Chapter 48 : Globetrotter

Tonye looked into Adaora's eyes and said "i love you so much" Adaora replied "i love you too" Tonye had a masters degree in design and he did some design projects to keep busy he then suggested to Adaora that she come with him on his recent trips Adaora replied "why" Tonye replied "so you can see the world my love, not from a jetsetter's perspective but from a design perspective" Adaora kissed him on the lips they went into the bedroom and made sweet love that night.

Adaora woke up the next morning with smiles on her face, she went into the bathroom to brush her teeth and then went to meet Tonye at the dinning table Tonye saw her and smiled he said "my love breakfast is served" Adaora looked at the perfectly plated meal and said "you did not prepare this, did you" Tonye replied "no i did not the chef did" Adaora started laughing she said "what i knew it you can't cook".

Tonye looked at her and said "can you" Adaora then  quietly sat down for breakfast they had a little chat Adaora put a grape in her mouth chewed and said "i am going to come with you on your trips i thought about it i mean why not" Tonye was so happy "so your ready to live this city and go on a six month design trip with me" Adaora nodded her head and said "yes" Tonye tickled her in a playful way, he was excited.

 

Chapter 44 : On The Run

Isabella sat down on her first class seat and put on her seat belt, the man be side her kept staring at her Isabella was so scared so she closed the door to her seat, it was a seven hour flight but to Isabella it felt like eternity, when they eventually arrived Morocco, Isabella got down from the aircraft and proceeded to get her bag.

when she got their that same man was obviously still following her and he was making it obvious that he was staring at her, Isabella was so scared she saw her bag quickly grabbed it and went outside the Moroccan airport to hail a taxi, she got into the taxi and headed straight to Mike's hotel, when they arrived she called Mike, Mike told the hotel front desk to give her a key card to his hotel room which they did. 

Isabella was so glad to see Mike she hugged him and broke out in tears, Mike said to her "the people after you are called the elite pact and they would not stop until they find you" Isabella was even more scared she then said "what do we do now" Mike said "you just have to stay here i have contacted the cops they would be here shortly" Isabella cried her eyes out she said "what about if they have the cops on their pay roll i don't want them to harm me".

Chapter 47 : Let's Travel

Adaora was so angry she went to her room, packed an overnight bag and headed straight to her car, her father saw her carrying a small bag and asked "were are you going to young lady" she walked past her father and said "don't wait up dad" with that she called her driver and they were on their way to Tonye's downtown condo.

When they arrived the condo she said to her driver "you can leave now i would call you tomorrow and you better come early" he driver replied "yes ma" she then proceeded to the condo's lobby and gave Tonye a call he answered and said "hey my love just press the penthouse suit i would let you in".

Adaora did so but she was not expecting what she saw next when she arrived the penthouse the elevator doors opened, she was amazed she saw rose petals carefully scattered on the floor and a candle light dinner, was Tonye going to propose she thought to herself, Tonye then walked towards her and said "hey dear i missed you" he gave her a kiss on the cheek, and then ushered her to the candle light dinner table.

They laughed and talked for two hours, then Adaora asked "why did you do all this" Tonye jokingly said "so i can get you into bed" Adaora had a serious look on her face Tonye immediately said "am just joking ah your too serious" with a smile on his face.

Chapter 43 : Flight Delayed

Isabella got into the airport and proceeded to check in her bag, while she was doing that there was an announcement that all flights to Morocco would be delayed, Isabella almost tripped to ground, some one touched her, she was startled and the woman said "your shoe lace is untied" Isabella looked at her sneakers and bent down to tie her shoe lace.

When she was done, she quickly went to the the vip Airport lounge she thought she would be safe their, she showed them her boarding pass and they allowed her in, when she sat down, she was still not relieved, this people watching her might be in here, so she thought, an hour went by, then the flight to Morocco arrived.

They called for boarding and Isabella so frightened as she was proceeded to board the flight, while they were boarding she saw Lauren, Lauren walked up to her and said "long time no see you are going to Morocco too" Isabella was surprised to see Lauren what are the odds she thought to herself, Isabella said "yes i am in a hurry" Lauren smiled and said "aren't we all in a hurry" with that Lauren walked to her seat on the flight. Isabella wondered why Lauren would say that and why she was on the same flight as she, was she also trailing her.

Chapter 46 : The Firm

Adaora's grandfather was not surprised at all he said "how were you able to keep the diamond mining firm a secret from me, that's my daughter i" he was then interrupted by Adaora's father who said "excuse me sir with all due respect that is not the issue here she has an illegitimate daughter some were and you are talking about a firm" Adaora's grandfather spoke "and so what".

Adaora's grandfather turned to Adaora's mother and said "i thought i told you to abort that child years back now see it what does she want money" it was so tensed that Adaora's mother yelled "i could not abort my own child i left her with a woman whom i thought would care for her, and you know what the diamond mining firm in South Africa is technically illegal" Adaora's grandfather yelled "what this girl" with that Adaora's mother walked out of the dinner table.

Adaora stood up dropped her table napkin and said "there goes dinner we should do this more often" she then left the dinner table also, Kenny and his father followed her, Adaora's grandfather placed his hand on his forehead in thoughts, Peggy his young wife still in shock said "what is going on" Adaora's grandfather replied "can't you see for yourself".

Chapter 42 : Present Day

Two years went by Mike and Isabella were still together, Mike went on a work trip to Morocco, Isabella was at a fancy resturant having lunch when two men walked up to her, one of the men said "can we seat" Isabella was so scared for once in her life, she said "no you can't please seat some were else" one of the men then said "we are not asking" with that they both sat down on the chairs.

one of them said "we have being watching you and that pretty journalist for a while now and we think its time for you to pay" with that Isabella quickly got up from her chair and left the restaurant in a hurry.

While she was driving so fast she called Mike, Mike picked up the call, Isabella said "baby they are after me, Mike said "sweetheart calm down who is after you" Isabella then said "they want to harm me" Mike then said "Isabella you are not making sense you know what come and meet me in Morocco i would keep you safe" Isabella said "okay i would" with that she hung up the call.

Isabella decided to fly commercial but unknown to her the Elite pact had connections every were even at the airport, the traffic on the road was to much so she decided to pack her car and walk to the airport, she then called the driver and said "i packed the car at the airport road come and pick it up" the driver said "yes madam" Isabella walked so fast she almost started running but she did not want to draw any attention to herself so she stopped and just walked fast enough to get to the airport entrance.

Chapter 45 : Dinner Table

It was a nice evening and dinner was being served at the mansion the huge dinning table was set with a variety of delicacies to choose from, one of the maids set down a big bowl of salad served in a crystal bowl, surprisingly everyone was home for dinner even Adaora's grandfather's young wife was present.

They began eating Adaora's mother spoke "its nice to have everyone at the dinner table for once" Kenny gave her a surprising stare and said "what do you mean mom" facing her meal his mother replied "we should do this more often don't you think so Adaora" Adaora was also surprised but she kept her cool she said "yes mommy dearest" while fiddling with her meal, her mother said "i have something i would like to share with everyone", everyone including Peggy Adaora's grandfather's young wife lifted their heads up from their gold mosaic plates waiting to hear what she had to say.

Tears came rolling down Adaora's mother's eyes her husband was shocked he dropped his fork and he said "what is it again" Adaora's grandfather rudely interrupted him and said "would you let her speak" Adaora's mother spoke "i have a daughter aside Adaora which none of you know about and a pure  diamond mining firm in South Africa" they were all shocked aside Adaora and her grandfather.