♓🍀 THE MARRIAGE PROPOSAL ☘️ ♓
⚜️(Billionaire Romance)⚜️
☘️ (CHAPTER 79)
(FINAL EPISODE 1)🍀BABY SHOWER)
(Theme: Love, Action, Revenge)
Setting: Los Angeles, California (21st century)
✍️Written by Richie ayomide ✍️
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~(The Court case continues)~
The judge face the defendant.
“Can the defendant stand up?”
The Judge asked.
Luther tapped Maddie to stand up.
Maddie stood up without looking at the judge face.
“Are you aware of all these charges?”
He asked.
“Yes…
“And are you guilty of these charges?
The judge asked again.
Maddie finally look up.
“Yes”
Maddie confirmed and everyone gasped.
Andrew and Robert sighs sadly.
“My lord…
Attorney Luther stood up”
“My client here have some reasons she did all that” My client sister was murdered by Liam and Olivia Payne and the police turn deaf ears when she reported the case all because the cops don’t want to get involved with Robert suntherland.
This happened two years ago and since then, she had wanted to…
“Objection”
The prosecutor said and stood up.
“Sustained”
The judge said.
“Thanks, my lord…
The murder case of Amanda thompson was taken up by the police after which Maddie made a report.
We have the case file right now”
And according the section 4, paragraph 2 which says “A person has no right to take laws into their hands. All offenders are to be punished through the legal law authorities”
The judge look at attorney Luther.
“Is there anything you wanted to say?
“Yes, my lord…
The case file the prosecutor is holding is regarded as fake… There was no case file from two years ago.
It could have done some months before today just to make sure the cops are not being punished for their wrong doings”
Attorney Luther said.
The jury nodded as they look around the Court. The prosecutor took the case file and dropped it on the judge table.
The judge take a look.
“As you can see, my lord”
The CPD stamped has been on it with the date issued. And that date is from two years ago”
“But we can’t ascertain it was issued two years ago, it could have been done recently.
I have a recording and a witness that can prove there was no case file on Amanda thompson”
Attorney Luther said and brought out a fountain pen.
“Was the witness expected to be in court?”
The judge asked.
“Yeah….
My lord”
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A cop walked into the witness box. He swore to tell the truth and all but the truth.
“The defendant attorney can now ask the witness some questions”
Attorney Luther stood up and walked to the cop.
“Can you introduce yourself?”
“Am Tom Brady”
I worked at the CPD two years ago before I was being transferred”
“Okay…
Do you have a conversation with Maddie thompson on a night two years ago?”
“Yes…
She came to report a case about Robert suntherland and his gang member.
She accused him of killing her sister and requested for his arrest”
“And then what did you say?”
“I told her we couldn’t… Cos our boss instructed us not to take any case related to him if we wanted to keep our job”
“Was the case now later filed?
Attorney Luther asked.
“No,…
It’s wasn’t”
He replied and the spectators gasped.
“That will be all”
Attorney Luther said and walked back to his seat.
“Does the prosecutor have anything to say about this?”
The judge asked.
“No, my lord”
He replied sadly.
“Alright, we are going to take a little recess”
The judge said.
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“This trail isn’t looking good for us, Maddie might be given a high sentence”
Andrew said.
“Yeah…
Since Maddie accepted all charges, it will be difficult to get a light sentence”
Luther replied.
“Just do your best, Luther…
I know it might be hard”
Robert said.
“Will try my best”
And I think you should call your dad now, he might be of help”
He said to Andrew.
“My dad…
“Yeah… He is the only one that can get her sentence reduced easily”
Luther replied.
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The court case resumed.
“In a nutshell, Maddie thompson decided to take laws into her own hands all because of the neglection of the cops to take up the case”
The judge said.
“Is there any other related statement?”
“No, my lord…
Both Luther and the prosecutor said at the same time.
“Alright…
The jury will need a few minute to give their verdict
And I will also prepare mine”
The Judge said.
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🔶(Back at the hospital)🔶
“Get home safely”
Doctor naresh said as rose and Jean walked out of the hospital.
“Yes, doc”
Rose replied.
“C’mon…
We are heading to the court trials”
Rose said.
“What?
You just get discharged? You still have to rest”
“I can’t stay at home while Maddie is facing trials in court. I have to be there”
Rose replied.
“So get in the car”
Jean sighs.
She carried little beauty from the baby sling and place her in the “car child restraint seat”.
She folded the baby sling and placed it at the car booth.
(Baby sling are being used to move a baby around comfortably)
Rose started and car and drives out of the hospital.
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Rose walked in. She saw Dylan and Andrew and walk to them.
“Rose??
What are you doing here?
Andrew was surprised.
“I came to watch the trials and don’t freak, little beauty is safe in Jean’s hands.
Soon later, the Judge came in and everyone stood up.
He sat down and adjust his eyeglasses.
“You may now be seated”
He said and everyone sat down.
He clears his throat and opened up a small paper.
“According to the jurors from the jury panel, 60% of them voted for five years imprisonment for taking laws into one’s hands while 40% voted for a reduced punishment because of the neglection of CPD to take up a murder case”
Luther looked at everyone.
“This isn’t looking good guys”
Robert sighs.. Rose also became scared.
“And now this is my verdict…
For Maddie thompson to accept the charges without hesitation will get her sentence reduced.
And also the cops neglection will also be considered.
Rose smile returned.
Attorney Luther also smile.
“I guess the witness who came to testify helped us”
“Yeah, I guess so”
Robert said.
The judge continues.
“So,I hereby sentenced Maddie thompson to a year imprisonment without parole or bail”
Maddie wanted to cry but tears couldn’t come out. She looked up at everyone.
They all gave her a thumps up.
The prosecutor looked angry for losing the case.
“And also,…
The judge continues again.
“Robert Sutherland who was involved in Amanda’s murder is hereby arrested and sentence to eight months imprisonment for an accessory of a murder.
(Accessory of murder means when someone planned a murder or order the murder of a person)
Robert and everyone was surprised.
“What?
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(Robert resident)
*A WEEK LATER*
“Thanks dad ..
Andrew said over the phone and ended the call.
“He did truly help, I thought he is not going to”
Dylan said.
“Yeah…
But am surprise, he always do”
Andrew replied.
Kate, Jean and Rose were discussing.
“Am sorry about Robert”
Andrew said facing Ben.
“It’s okay…
He deserves it anyway”
Ben replied and they burst into laughter.
“Oh yeah…
But I forget”
Dylan said and walk out of the living room.
“What is it?
Andrew asked.
“I don’t know…
Maybe, he forgots something”
Ben said.
Dylan came out minutes later with a docvment case. He brought out a file and stretched it at Ben.
“Take this”
*What’s this?
Ben asked.
“The asset transfer file… Robert can have it now”
Dylan replied.
“Oh gosh…
Ben was surprised and looked through the docvment.
“It’s the real one”
“Yeah
Dylan smile…
“Thanks for everything, Dylan…
You are not bad afterall”
Andrew said.
Ben gave him an handshake.
“Thanks for reviving Robert”
“It’s a pleasure…
Am already missing him now”
“Not to worry…
In a year time, everyone will be back, both Robert and Maddie”
Andrew said.
“Yeah..
Am going to miss her also,”
Dylan said sadly. Ben and Andrew gave him a brotherly hug.
They hug and later stare at Kate, Jean and rose discussing.
“Hrrm…
Andrew, I have something to say”
Ben said.
“What’s that?”
Andrew asked.
“Don’t you think it’s time you take things to the next level with rose? ”
Andrew smile.
“Am working on it already”
“That’s good, Andrew”
Ben replied.
“Yeah…
And you are all invited to the baby shower tomorrow afternoon”
I want to see you all”
Andnrew said.
“Sure..
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~(Andrew’s resident)~
THE BABY SHOWER
~3pm~
Dylan and Ben drove into Andrew’s compound. They were being checked by the securities before they were let in.
The house looks lively with lights around the house and music sounds in the air.
“I didn’t expect this much people”
Ben said looking at the cars parked round the compound.
“What do you expect? It’s Andrew Williams.
Dylan smile.
“Let’s head inside”
They both walked in and was surprised how the living room was full of people.
“Isn’t that the Mayor of California?
Ben was surprised.
Kate saw them and walked to them.
“You guys came late”
Kate said holding a glass of 🍷 wine.
“Yeah … But we are here now”.
Dylan replied. They both were still staring at the crowd.
“Oh… You guys are surprised right?
Am also surprised”.
And you can’t believe Miss beauty 2022 is also here”
“You mean miss Katherine?
Ben asked.
“Yeah…
Andrew and rose has been busy now attending to a lot of visitors.
Some of Andrew’s clients from UK and Morocco are also here”
Jean walked to them breathing heavily.
“Jean??
What’s wrong?”
Kate asked.
*Rose’s mom and dad won’t give me a breathing space”
Jean replied.
“Rose’s parents are here?
Ben asked.
“Yeah…
My dad too”
“Do you care for a drink?
Kate asked.
“Yeah…
I will love to, I need to show some appreciation to Andrew’s father”
Dylan said and took away from Kate’s drink from her hand and walks away.
“Wait, that’s mine”
Kate shouted.
“Am going to give you another one…
Let’s go”
Jean said and wrapped her hands across Kate’s hands before they both walk away.
Ben look around with his hands in his pocket.
“So now they are all leaving me”
He said still looking around. He caught sight of the CEO of “Microsoft institute”..
“Omg…
Is that not Paul Tyler”?
He was surprised.
“Thanks Andrew for hosting this baby shower, time to try my luck”.
A lady brought a tray filled with glasses of wine.
Ben gladly took one.
“Thanks”
Ben said and lick up his lip.
The lady winked at him before walking away.
Jean and Kate walked into Jean’s bedroom.
Andrew was sitting on her bed lost in thought.
“Andrew?
What are you doing here?”
Jean asked as they both walked in.
“I came here to clear my head”
He replied and sighs.
Jean and Kate sat beside him.
“What’s wrong? Brother”
“Am just here to relax a bit before I go back in there, am surprised am having a lot of visitors even with those I didn’t invited.
It killing me because I haven’t been able to rest now, busy here and there”
Andrew said.
“Am sorry about that…
Who won’t want to make an attendance at the baby shower of Andrew Williams.
The weathiest man in California currently”
Kate also said.
“Please don’t flatter me…
It’s killing me,
How would it been assuming it’s my wedding ceremony?”
Kate gasped.
“Rose accepted to marry you?”
“No…
Not yet”
I don’t know how am going to propose”
“All I know is giving out a marriage contract to sign and…
“Yeah, we understand…
Jean smile.
“And we are going to help you, trust me”
“How??”
Andrew looked at both of them.
“We are also ladies??Remember
We know how sweet it is to get a man to prospose to you”
Kate replied.
“Thank goodness I have a sister like you”
“So??
What do I do first?”
Andrew asked.
“You have to learn how to propose.. and you have to be on your kneels while proposing”
Jean said.
“What??
Why the hell will I be on my kneels?”
Andrew objected.
“Now I know why you were once …
Kate said but Andrew shut him up.
“Mind your words”
Andrew warned.
Jean sighs.
“If you don’t want to lose Rose, you have to be on your kneels when you propose”
Jean said.
“Fine…. I will
But now, I need to go, my visitors will be waiting for me now”
He replied and stood up. He adjust the button of his suit.
“Don’t tell rose about this?”
“We promise”
Kate said.
Andrew face Jean.
“And less I forget…
Will you like to meet the son of the CEO of “Microsoft institute”?
He says he knows you well and he also attends NYU”
Andrew said.
Kate looked at Jean.
“Oh gosh…
I think you just have an admirer”
Jean blushed.
“Am not meeting anyone….
Thanks Andrew”
“That’s the reason you’ve not have a boyfriend till now”
Andrew replied.
“I prefer to stay single”
“Well ..
Your choice, am out”
Andrew said and walked out of the bedroom. He got to the living room. Everyone was busy having a chit chat with each other.
He looked at Rose and saw the stressed out look on her face. Her parents won’t let her rest.
He sighs and took a glass of wine and a spoon from the table, walked to the front of the living room.
He hit the glass with the spoon drawing the attention of the room.
“Can I all have your attention please?”
He said bringing everyone together again.
“I just want to show some appreciation to everyone.
Thanks for being here.. It shows how much you guys care about me”
He said.
Everyone nodded and listened to him attentively.
Rose stood up and walked to Andrew. She gave him a slight hug and stood beside him.
“Also, rose and I will like to share our love story to you all.
Rose and I have been through some rough times but we pass through… And now we’re been favoured with a baby.
I just want to say I love you, rose”
“I love you more, Andrew… What could I have achieved or done without you”
Rose replied and smile, helding his hand.
The story of our life started in a bad way at first. I was sent to Andrew’s home so I could pay off my parent’s debt but little did I know I was going to fall in love…
Rose started.
Kate and Jean were already in the living room.
“Oh gosh…
Have heard their stories multiple times”
Jean said.
“They can never stop telling everyone”
Kate couldn’t not laugh.
“Just let them be…
It’s good to share a touching love story”
They felt someone presence behind them.
“And talking of a love story…
I think I know you”
Someone said behind Jean.
Jean and Kate look back. Kate almost tripped on her heels.
“Omg 😳…
Andrew didn’t tell us he was this handsome”
Kate muttered.
Jean was surprised he was too good looking. She scan his face thoroughly before answering.
She clear her throat.
“Do I know you?
Jean asked and pull her hairs behind her ears.
“I think am going to get a drink”
Kate said excusing them and walks away.
“Am Chester, I also attend NYU”
He replied.
“Oh…
You were the guy my brother was talking about”
Jean said.
*Yeah…
It seems your brother has talked about me already”
He smile. Jean stare at his killing smile.
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(9pm, still at Andrew’s resident)
(AFTER THE BABY SHOWER HAS ENDED)
“Bye mom…
Bye dad”
Rose smile at waved at parents as they drives out of the compound.
She held the bottle of wine given to her as a gift from her dad. She looked at it and smile again.
“Finally, I can have a rest…
This afternoon has been stressful”
She sighs and walked inside.
Andrew’s men were still around the compound.
She walked to the living room and every where was empty. No one was in the living room.
“Andrew??
She called but no one answered.
Jean and Kate came out from the kitchen with cake remnants of around their mouth.
“Where is Andrew?
Rose asked.
“He should be in the bedroom, I guess he is tired”
Jean replied.
“Thanks…
She said and wanted to walk away but turned back to see Jean and Kate smirking happily.
“Why are you guys eating cake?
“We are hungry…
And we are tired to prepare something..
Jean said.
“The cake is actually delicious”
Kate also said.
Rose just sighs and walks to the bedroom. Jean and Kate smack their hands together.
“Mission accomplished”
Kate said.
Rose walked to towards the bedroom and saw red rose petals on the ground.
Rose knelt down and took one rose 🌹.
“Petals”
She muttered and stood back up.
The rose petals made a direction to Andrew and Rose’s bedroom.
“What’s going on?”
She wondered and walked in.
What she saw made her paused. She opened her mouth unable to close it.
Rose petals were everywhere including the bed. A red heart ❤️ shaped with roses was shaped neatly on the bed with a small red box in the middle of it.
Two glasses and a bottle of wine was also placed beside the bed.
Rose look around the room but saw no one. A big smile appears on her face.
“Andrew?
She called.
“Did someone called for her lover?
Andrew said and Rose look back to see Andrew kneeling down in front of her.
“What are you doing?”
Rose asked.
Dylan, jean, Kate and Ben were watching from the bedroom door.
Andrew brought out a small paper but later threw it away.
“It’s good if I speak from my heart”
He muttered.
“Am deeply in love with you Rose”
He held her two hands.
“And I want you in my life forever.
“You are the reason behind my laughter and smile. 🥺🥺
You and our baby are my world and I need you all my life, from this day on till the rest of my life, so please…
WILL YOU MARRY ME?”🥺🥺
He asked and the small red box in the middle of the shaped rose petals heart on the bed opened automatically exposing two wedding diamond rings 💍💍.
“YES,
So please can you stand up now and hug me?”
Rose replied and stood Andrew up. Andrew wrapped his hands round her and kissed her passionately on the lips before hugging her.
Everyone walked in and rushed to hug both of them.
“Congratulations, guys”
Ben said.
Kate wasted no time, she took the wine and glasses beside the bed and burst it opened.
“Time to celebrate”
“Thanks for your help, Kate and Jean”
Andrew winked at them.
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