💛💚 ONE
PASSIONATE SUMMER💚💛
{Once Upon Our
Love Story…}
THEME; Love And Deceit.
CHAPTER 27💞 28
By
Gbemi Writes ✍️
‼️ COPYING IS PROHIBITED ‼️
{ ᴛʜᴇ ʀᴇᴠᴇʟᴀᴛɪᴏɴ }
^^ Hanks Family Home ^^
Having a mischievous thought in mind. Blair made her way to Nicole’s room.
“Good morning little bro” she greeted as she went to seat on his bed.
“Learn how to knock before coming into my room” Nicole snap at her.
“Cool it off, I only came to offer my help” she replied.
“What help?”
“I overheard your conversation with Tessa yesterday. Turns out you are in love with her but she doesn’t feel the same since she loves Connor”
“And…”
“And have come to offer you my help, I can help you get Tessa” Blair told him.
“You can?” The trouble looking Nicole asked.
“Certainly. So what do you say, Should we join hands together to help you get the woman you love? ” Blair asked, waiting for Nicole’s reply.
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^^ Hospital ^^
“Where could she be?” Chris muttered as he made way to the nurse desk.
As soon as he got the info he needed, he went to a ward where he got a call from Fiona.
“Where are you? The driver is waiting to take us home!” She yelled down the line.
“You guys can go back home without me. I have an online class to register for” Chris replied his gaze wandering about for a sign of her.
“Online class are meant to be registered online. You went clubbing right?” Fiona asked.
“You know how much I h@ťě going to clubs. I really went to register and if you still don’t believe me, that’s your problem. Got to go, get home safe” he said as he end the call.
Somehow Fiona didn’t buy his lie and that’s because he didn’t think of a good one since his thought have only been on Cynthia whom he has been tailing ever since school ended an hour ago.
He got to the ward where he was told Cynthia would be only to hear some one scream.
“Get out! I said get out!” An older lady whom Chris presume to be Cynthia’s mother yelled.
“If you keep on acting this way, I will have them take you to the psychiatric ward” Cynthia replied a bit wobbly.
“You will have me taken to a psychiatric ward? You wouldn’t dare”
“I also don’t want to but you keep disturbing the nurses by going to the children’s ward claiming people child as yours”
“That’s because my child is still out there. I know my daughter is out there and you…what sort of a sister are you?” she asked looking like a maniac.
“Your sister went missing for years and you do nothing”
“Nothing? For the past five years have been looking for her just to give you the peace you long for but yet…in your eyes, am just the cruel daughter right?” Cynthia asked.
“Yes! You are the cruel daughter and that’s why I don’t like you being around me. I only want my baby, bring back my baby!” Her mother yelled and Chris watched as Cynthia hands clench and unclench.
“I will find and bring back your precious daughter to you but till then…stay away from the children’s ward” Cynthia yelled at her too before taking her things to leave the room.
A while later, Chris followed Cynthia out of the hospital making sure he isn’t seen by her.
He kept following her till she got to the bus stop. He stood a distant away starring at the dejected Cynthia.
He wanted more than anything to be by her side, consoling her but he’s scared of being rejected.
Cynthia on the other hand could no longer hold back her tears and began to cry not caring if she was being watch by the people waiting for the bus to arrive.
She kept wiping the tears but it kept coming down no matter what.
Opening her bag, she drew out a tissue only for it to fall on the ground, she was about to pick it up when someone else did.
“Here you go” Chris said as he gave her the tissue.
Feeling embarrassed at being caught by him, she stood up to leave but he pulled her back.
He took off his cap and wore it on for her.
“You look a mess” he said before pulling her along.
“Chris” she called but he didn’t let go of her hand.
He walk her up to a pedestrian bridge before letting go.
“You are free to cry here” Chris said starring at the sun set and slowly she continued with her tears.
“You can cry your eyes out here but In exchange, you should give me the chance to comfort you” he said moving to her back to wrap his arms around her.
Cynthia’s thought at first was to refuse but then she felt protected in his arms and so she turned towards him and gave him a proper hug while Chris held her to himself.
A while later, they both stood starring at the night sky.
“How did you know I was at the bus station?” She asked after a long while of keeping quiet.
“I was following you” he replied honestly.
“Thanks” she said earning a look from him.
“Are you thanking me for following you?” He asked lightly.
“Of course not! Am thanking you for being a shoulder to cry on ” she replied hotly.
“I didn’t comfort you to get your thanks but if you insist on thanking me then your words alone isn’t enough”
“What do you….” She stop short when he lean over to give her a kiss.
“Listen to this whenever you feel down, I can guarantee that it will lighten up your mood since it does with mine” he said putting his head set on and taking off his jacket, he put it over her. Through all this Cynthia stood still without saying a thing.
“See you, pretty” he said lightly touching her nose before running down the bridge.
“I must be going crazy, why is my heart racing?” Cynthia muttered as she tried to calm her racing heart.
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^^ Hanks Family Home^^
“The door is open” Connor said as Nicole wheel himself into the study room.
“Ever since what happen the other day, we haven’t gotten the chance to talk” Nicole began slowly.
“I know what you are going to say and so it’s best that I let you know that…”
“Am sorry” Nicole cut him off. ” Am sorry for giving you an ultimatum when I know that it’s you Tessa love”
“I was just too angry and jealous since you’ve always had everything I wanted. I just want you to know that am going to step aside for you and Tessa. You deserve her more” Nicole added and Chris stood up from his seat.
“What made you change your mind?” Connor asked.
“Someone told me some few good truth. Though it hurt, I realise that I was being a jerk” Nicole replied and suddenly the door open revealing Blair.
“Is this why you refused my offer? So you can give up on the woman you love?” Blair yelled at Nicole who let out a frustrated groan.
“Get out of this room, Blair. Can’t you see that we are having a discussion?” Connor said but Blair was too angry to listen.
“Discussion you say? You won’t mind me joining in right?” She asked glaring at him before turning back to Nicole.
“Just so you know, This isn’t the first time Connor and Tessa will meet. They once met two years ago and even…had a one night stand” Cynthia blurted surprising Nicole with this piece of news.
“Shut up Blair!” Connor yelled.
“I won’t! This dummy needs to know how you’ve cheated him. Tessa wasn’t meant to be yours in the first place since Connor already stole her. You didn’t have a chance with her and that’s because you are loser!” She yelled down at Nicole.
“I said that’s enough!” Connor yelled giving her a slap on the face.
“Did you just hit me? All because of Tessa?” Blair asked as she held onto her cheek.
“I should have done that a long time ago cause if had, you wouldn’t have turn out this way” Connor replied.
“And just so you know, I didn’t hit you to defend Tessa. You brought it upon yourself ” Connor added.
“I h@ťě you!” Blair let out before running out of the room.
Connor let out a sigh before turning back to a hurt and confuse Nicole.
“If you don’t mind, let me explain what she just said”
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Blair was heading for the stairs when she heard a voice coming from the sitting room.
Recognizing it, she went straight to the sitting room only to see Tessa and her grandmother talking.
“What the hell is she doing here!” Blair yelled startling the two ladies.
“Why can’t she be here?” Granny Susie asked.
“Cause she got fired yesterday. Nicole fired you and you aren’t meant to be here” Blair yelled at Tessa.
She notice the suit case beside the chair and slowly let out a smirk.
“Don’t tell me that that is your suit case?” She asked.
“Blair you….”
“No! There’s no way In hell that I will let her back into our house. She has got to leave Grandma, she needs to leave” Blair scream this time got Nicole and Connor joining them in the room.
“Get her out of this place, you fired her right. Tell her to leave ” Blair said to Nicole.
“No one is leaving, Blair” Connor stated as he took hold of Tessa hand to pull her to his side.
“Why? Is it because she has seduce you again? Granny, Connor isn’t thinking. You shouldn’t let her back into this house” Blair said starring at her granny for help, and Frederick along with Fiona chose that moment to walk in, just returning from school.
“Stop with the hysterics and listen to me!” Connor yelled and that earned everyone attention.
“Tessa can’t leave and that’s because she’s one of us now… Tessa is my wife” Connor drop the bomb shell surprising everyone.
“Really? Did you guys get married?” Frederick asked and he gave a nod in reply.
“That’s impossible…I don’t believe you, you are just saying that to keep Tessa by your….”
“It is the truth, Blair. I was a witness to their wedding last night. So, Tessa has the right to be here since she is a Hanks now” Granny Susie replied.
Starring at them all with pained eyes, Blair left the mansion without saying a word.
“Am sorry for getting married behind your back. If you can’t accept it like Blair, feel free to say” Connor said this starring at Nicole.
Tessa walk towards Nicole and knelt in front of him.
“Am sorry Nick. I didn’t want to hurt you” Tessa said as she held onto his hand.
“I would admit that I feel hurt with you being with Connor but… You deserve to be happy and if your happiness lies with my brother, I just have to accept” Nicole replied as he kissed her hand like he always did.
“So, I take it that you accept Tessa and me being married?” Connor asked while Nicole nodded in reply.
“What about you two?” Granny Susie asked Frederick and Fiona.
“As long as they are both happy, you have my full support” Frederick replied as he put his arm around Connor.
“I sincerely love this piece of news and am happy that Tessa is now my sister in law” Fiona replied as she gave Tessa a hug.
“Am glad to know you guys are in support but Blair is….”
“Don’t pay attention to her. She will come around soon enough and the most important part is when you are going to have a church wedding cause I certainly want to plan a wedding ” Granny Susie demanded which got them all laughing.
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^^ Connor’s Room ^^
A while later, Tessa stood in Connor arms starring at the night sky.
“I still can’t believe that we are married” Tessa muttered remembering how he took charge of things when she gave him her yes last night.
“If you are still in doubt just stare at the ring on your finger” Connor replied as he took hold of her hand.
“Am so happy” Tessa said bubbling with sheer happiness.
“Why are you happy?” He asked and she turn to stare at him.
“That’s because am now married to the man I love and also…I like the new name, Mrs Hanks. It does suits me”
“It does” Connor replied giving her a kiss on the lips.
“And lastly… Am happy because our wedding night will be taking place soon or do we still have to wait?” Tessa asked and his response was to lift her into his arms.
“We don’t have to. From today on wards, you will only sleep in my arms and no where else” he stated while she gave him a satisfied smile.
“I love the sound of that” she purred out seductively.
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^^ Hanks Hotel ^^
“Blair!” Clarissa called as she went into the room.
Going straight to the bed room, she found Blair curled up on the bed.
“I came as soon as I got your message. Is he really married?” Clarissa asked.
“He is! How can he do that? He didn’t even ask us but went ahead and married her!” Blair replied as she push off the bed spread.
“Well, it’s over now” Clarissa said wearing a defeated look.
“It’s not over! I refuse to let them be together. She isn’t good enough for Connor, she most definitely isn’t good for him” Blair yelled out in anger.
“Sometimes I feel that your determination to pull Connor and Tessa apart isn’t for me but for yourself” Clarissa began slowly.
“It’s like the thought of Connor being with someone else makes you very mad…Like you only want his attention for yourself and this behaviour tells me one thing” She added starring at the quiet Blair.
“You want Connor for yourself… do you have romantic feelings for your brother ?” Clarissa asked….
To be continued ✌️✌️✌️