HEIRESS [JUSTICE #1]

17|| Things You Can't Outrun

I can't show you my weakness, so I'm putting on a mask to go see you.

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The whole Esoro family were gathered in the living room staring at a line of bodyguards facing them. They were tall and stoic looking, they looked capable.

Chinaza stared at her nails bored while Megan scowled upset at the turn of events. Everyone else looked around uncomfortably and impatiently, understanding the gravity of the situation.

Marlene and Brandon walked into the room and Stella's eyes followed Brandon. "Good morning everyone," Brandon greeted. "These are your bodyguards, they have undergone a thorough search and they are properly trained."

"You are under no circumstances to leave the house without one, a selected few will be assigned to everyone so please," Brandon shot a look at Chinaza, "cooperate."

"Why are you looking at me?" Chinaza snarked and Brandon looked away sighing. He caught sight of Stella but completely ignored her.

"I'll take my leave now," Brandon said and turned around to leave. Stella glared at his back and skipped over to him, ignoring her family.

"Brandon!"

Brandon turned around and saw Stella standing on the steps. She held his gaze, "Let's talk."

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At the hospital, Deji just finished informing his parents about how he had transferred to an hospital in Abuja to be close to Stella to support her.

His parents weren't the most supportive when it came to Stella but this time, they didn't complain. Maybe they were just tired of arguing.

"Doctor Deji, someone is here to see you." a nurse said.

"Me?" Deji asked confused. He couldn't imagine who wanted to see him at the moment. 'Maybe it's Stella.' He thought, a smile forming on his lips.

He made his way to his office only to find a certain brown skinned lady and a suited man wearing the most unfriendly look he had ever seen.

Deji then recognised who the lady was; Stella's half sister, Megan. His muscles tensed remembering how possessive Stella was about him when it came to Megan.

"Miss Megan," he said hesitantly.

"Great, you remember me. I'm pleased," Megan flashed a dazzling smile. "Good afternoon Mr. Deji, or can I call you Deji?"

"Uh, sure?" Deji answered uncertain. He looked at the way she was dressed; a low neckline short sleeved top and a blue jean mini skirt. "Why are you here?"

"What else for? A check up," Megan grinned cheerfully as she took a seat. "I have been feeling really breathless and just thought, now that my sister's boyfriend is a doctor and he is in the city, why not have my checkup done?"

"I have to say, you seem to have thought this thoroughly," Deji answered, making his way to his table slowly. "you didn't have to come to me though, there are other-"

"I'm disappointed doctor, I came here thinking I have an amazing family friend who I will be more comfortable with," Megan pouted and Deji squirmed in discomfort. "Won't you do this much for me? Plus, you are a doctor, it is your job."