Eternal Love (Hector&Renee). Episode 24

“STOP!!!!” Hillary screamed on top of her voice! Everyone turned to the entrance door as she raced inside.  She hiked towards her brother and hugged him in a cheerful mood. He looked at her puzzled.

“What’s going on?” he asked her.

She touched his face gently. “My brother you can finally be with Renee. There is no need to continue the wedding. I hope they have not declared you husband and wife?”

“No but I have to marry Melissa.”

“Hillary what is the meaning of this?” Melissa asked angrily.

She turned at the raging bride. “Oh just shut up or I will do it for you. Now I know why you called me daft. I was an idiot for not reading the documents before I signed them.” She looked at Hector. “The signatures on the documents are fake.”

“What!” Hector exclaimed. “How can you tell it’s fake?”

Mrs. Harriet rose up panicking. She was helpless that her children had found out what she had done.

“I signed them,” she replied her brother. “I forged dad’s signature and I will explain everything later to you.”

Hope came to meet them. The congregation watched them like a movie. Some were murmuring to one another. The Preacher stared at them speechless.

The facial expression on Hector's face lightened up with a happy smile. “Are you sure this is true?”

“Yes!”

He jumped up enthusiastically and grabbed his sister. “You have saved my life!!”

Melissa who had realized Hector had known the truth tapped him on his shoulder. 

“What?!!” Hector asked. 

“Let’s go ahead with the wedding,” she said pitifully. “Don’t disgrace me.”

“You disgraced yourself when you blackmailed me to marry you!” He uttered.

The congregation exclaimed in shock.

Her father rose on his feet and walked to Hector. “You will regret this!”

 

“I will regret nothing! I have a gift for you and your daughter.” He turned to Felix his best mean. “Where is the video cd?”

Felix dipped his hand inside his suit jacket and brought it out. He gave it to Hector.

Hector threw it at Melissa’s father. “After watching it, you and your daughter can rot in hell! And if you come after me or my family, the video will be leaked!” 

His mother motioned towards him in tears. “My son, please forgive me.”

“How could you betray your family by allowing Melissa to manipulate you to blackmail me? Your own son!”

“It was the work of the devil.”

Hope added. “You will never change mom and I don't want Hector to forgive you.”

“Please help me beg him.” She cried out.

"I cannot believe that you will do this to Hector,” Hillary said to her mother. “I trusted you yet you deceived me to sign those papers. What if I never saw the documents with Hope? What if he had married Melissa before I ran here? I am not only mad at you but I will never forgive you!”

She fell on her knees. “Please my children forgive me.”

Peter rose up from where he sat down and went towards Mrs. Harriet to lift her up. “Please forgive your mother.”

“Never!” Hector snarled. “She deserves it.” 

Felix whispered into his ear. “I saw ten missed calls from Weyinmi. He also sent a text that they know the location where Michael went to and the criminal Jado has been caught by them.”

“Very good.” Hector said. “Call Weyinmi now!”

“Okay.”

Hector apologized to the preacher and their guests for wasting their time. The three siblings all walked out together leaving their mother with Peter. Felix was on the phone with Weyinmi to know the latest news. As they approached the entrance gate, Hector was the first person to sight Ebube and Mrs. Alice coming towards them. He hurriedly motioned forward to Renee’s mother and fell on his knees.

“I know I have offended you and your daughter but I want you to forgive me.”

“Please stand up but how could you do this to my daughter?”

He uplifted. “I was blackmailed.”

“What! We never knew.”

“I have cancelled the wedding.” Hector said.

“Thank God.” Ebube said with a smile. Mrs. Harriet rushed to her children and fell on her knees, pleading for forgiveness.

Her children ignored her.

“Where is Renee?” he asked.

“Renee is heartbroken and whatever your mother has done please forgive her.”

“You have no idea what she did.”

“Whatever the case may be, please Mr. Hector, Mrs. Hope and Miss Hillary, forgive your mother.” She fell on her knees too.

Her children were surprised, some of the guests outside gawked at them. Hector raised his mother and Mrs. Alice up.

 

Hope said to her mother. “I will beg Hector to forgive you if you accept Renee.”

“I accept Renee! She’s my daughter in law now.”

“Not only that,” Hillary added. “You will love and treat her like your own daughter.”

“I have always loved her,” she said soberly. “It was because I wanted Hector to marry Melissa that was why I behaved foolishly. I was not thinking straight when I agreed for my son to be blackmailed. I accept Renee.”

A smile glued Hector’s lips. “I am very happy to hear this mom.” He hugged her tightly. "I forgive you."

"Thank you my son."

Mrs. Alice was almost in tears. “We need to go back to the hotel to tell Renee everything. I think Michael is with her now.”

“You two should never have followed Michael. He is the one that sent a criminal to shoot you.”

They all bellowed in shock .

Peter and his wife opened their mouths. Mrs. Harriet placed her hands on her head. 

“Michael is responsible?” Hillary asked. She was dazed by the accusation of her half-brother.

“He did it to tear our family apart and he wants half of everything dad worked hard for.”

Hope said. “You helped father too and you deserved what he gave to you.”

“I was ready to give him two restaurants and a filling station, he rejected them.”

“Michael is greedy.” Mrs. Harriet said. “My sister seduced my husband and they slept together. I don’t blame him but his mother.”

“We have to contact my daughter,” Mrs. Alice said. “I don’t have my phone here with me and I have never trusted Michael alone with her. I am scared, please let’s go.”

“He won’t hurt her,” Hector said and turned to Felix. “Any latest news?”

“They have arrived at the hotel and heading towards the room.”

“I think he will be arrested before we reach there.” They hopped into their cars and drove off.

*******

“Get your hands off me!!" Renee shouted at Michael. 

“But I want you.”

 

“Don’t you know I am pregnant?”

“So?”

“Leave me alone, please!” She tried to walk to the bathroom but he grabbed her right hand and tossed her on the bed.

“I want you!” his eyes were angry.

“I don’t want you!!!”

“You want Hector right?!” He hit her on the face with the back of his hand.

Renee shocked, scared and hurt covered her face and began to cry.

“Shut…”

The knock on the door interrupted him.

“Who is that?” he asked and walked to the door.

“Room service.” A female voice replied.

“I did not order for anything, you can go.”

“I ordered for some food.” Renee lied. She wanted to use the opportunity to leave the room.

He turned to her direction with a scorn on his face. “What did you order for?”

“Food,” she said. “I ordered for the food before you came here, I don’t know why she is bringing it now.”

Michael sighed audibly and faced the door. He opened it and in front of him was the private investigator pointing a gun at his face. The female waitress he used left them alone.

“What’s the meaning of this?” he asked stunned and shaken to see Weyinmi with the man. Renee rose from the bed afraid and motioned towards Hector’s friend.

Michael got a surprised smack on the back of his head from Weyinmi. “You are nothing but a heartless human being.”

“You are under arrest for an attempted murder.” The inspector said to him. “We have a witness and a record of your conversation with Jado this morning.”

“That’s a lie!” he said. “Jado will never betray me!”

“You hired him to kill Mrs. Alice Kayode.”

“What!” Renee exclaimed in extreme shock. 

“He was the one that sent someone to kill your mother.” Weyinmi explained. “Thank God your mother survived it.”

Renee walked up to Michael and landed him two hot slaps. “That is for my mother you monster!”

“I will come back for you!” he fired at her.

“You will not come out from prison until you are old and weak,” Weyinmi said. “Hector and her will be together.”

“That’s impossible!”

 

Renee facial expression changed. She was surprised and sad at the same time. “I can never be with a married man.”

“Hector will explain things better but I have good news Renee.”

"Good news?”

“Yes, Hector cancelled the wedding.”

“What!!!” Michael yelled. 

The inspector handcuffed Michael and whisked him away. He shut the door and left Renee and Weyinmi alone.

She widened her eyes. “Ar.. are.. y..you sure?” she stammered.

He smiled widely. “Yes Renee. He was blackmailed to marry Melissa but everything changed. You and Hector will finally be together. He’s on his way to see you with his family and your mother.”

“My mother?” she asked surprised.

“Yes.” he replied. “She went to the church and they are coming to take you home.”

Tears hovered round her misty eyes. She shut her eyes and when she opened them, tears dropped down her face.

Weyinmi touched her slightly on the right shoulder. “You should be happy. Renee you don’t have to cry anymore.”

“It’s tears of joy.”

“Can I hug you?” he asked her with a sincere smile on his face.

“Of course!” She said and started laughing. Renee released herself and went into the bathroom. She washed her face and cleaned it with a face towel. 

She faced the mirror and grinned. "Thank you Jesus." She walked to the door and opened it, Hector stood in front of her.

“I can explain what…”

She clutched her arms around him eagerly. “You can explain later.” 

Hector pressed her tightly against his body. “Forgive me.”

“I forgive you.” 

He could not stop smiling and stared into her eyes. “You look different.”

“How do I…”

Hector locked his lips into her and they kissed hungrily and passionately. The feelings they felt surged through them. They did not want their lips to be apart.

Mrs. Harriet clearing of her throat stopped them. She embraced Renee and apologized to her for everything.

“Thank you ma.” 

“There is no need to thank me my daughter. We are going to be best friends.”

Everyone all cheered up including Hillary and Hope.

“You are going to be a grandmother soon.” Mrs. Alice said to Hector's mother.

Their astonished faces gazed at Renee.

Hector asked. “You are pregnant?”

She nodded with a grin. He carried her happily. Mrs. Harriet began to dance and her daughters joined her.

“I need some privacy with Renee.” Hector said to all of them.

They understood and hugged Renee one after the other. 

Hillary whispered into her left ear. “Welcome to the family and I promise to be a good aunt to your child.”

"Thank you."

They agreed to visit the bar section of the hotel to celebrate.

They shut the door after they left them. Hector looked at her and frowned.

“Why are you frowning?” she asked.

“Why is the ring not on your finger?” he asked. “I told you never to remove it.”

Renee smiled. “You will never change.” She said and took out the chain she wore round her neck. The ring was used as the pendant.

Hector beamed. “I will always love you.” he told her.

“I will always love you.”

He undressed Renee, carried her on top of the bed, and murmured. “Spread your legs,” he said. “I want to play with you.”

Renee obeyed him.

*******

Melissa and her father could not believe what they watched. She could not watch further after she knew what was going to happen next. She was disgusted. 

“I never knew that girl recorded us. I am sorry my daughter.”

She shook her head. “I am done.”

“What does that mean?”

“I can no longer stay here with you in this house anymore! How can you sleep with a prostitute? A powerful man like you! I am disappointed father.”

“I am sorry for the mistake.”

 

“You have not only embarrassed yourself but me!!” She walked out on her father.

******* 

(Two weeks later)

PASTOR…..Dearly Beloved, we are gathered here today in the presence of these witnesses, to join Renee Kemi Kayode and Hector Ebuka Henshaw in matrimony commended to be honorable……....”

Friends, we have joined here today to share with Renee Kemi Kayode and Hector Ebuka Henshaw an important moment in their lives. Their time together, they have seen their love and understanding of each other……..”

(Wedding Vows)

Glowing and pretty Renee in her white wedding gown said, “I Renee Kemi Kayode, take you Hector Ebuka Henshaw to be my husband, my partner in life and my one true love. I promise to always make you laugh and never make you go to bed angry. Your arms will be my home and I will cherish our union and love you with all my heart. I will always make you happy. You are my Hero and my guardian angel.”

Ecstatic and Handsome Hector in his black suit said, “I Hector Ebuka Henshaw, take Renee Kemi Kayode to be my wife, my partner in life and my eternal love. You are my star, the love of my life. I will treasure you for eternity. Nothing can ever separate us. I am a lucky man to have you because you are amazing and remarkable. I will give everything you desire. I want to grow old with you my love.”

PASTOR………."By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride.”

Hector kissed his beautiful wife irresistibly. The facial expressions on Hector’s family shined with heartfelt smiles.

The guest erupted into cheers.

…… When Renee threw her bouquet, Hillary caught it.

…….Hector gave Renee a brand new car (Toyota highlander) as a wedding gift.

*******
Michael was sentenced to forty-five years in prison.

*******

Hope and Peter lived happy with their adopted daughter.

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Hector offered Hillary a job at the company. She will also be in charge of the bakery and the filling station at Ibadan. Hillary searched for her own prince charming and fell in love with Felix.

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Melissa relocated abroad.

*******

Renee declined the job she got because of Hector’s persuasion and her pregnancy.

She gave birth to twins, a boy & a girl in America.

Hector built a superlative restaurant in Renee’s name. Her dream came true!

He made his wife a co-owner of his hotel.

Mrs. Alice is the happiest woman on earth. 

Mrs. Harriet is a proud grandmother.

Hector compensated Weyinmi with a trip to Dubai for his honest friendship.

Michael wept every day in prison for what he did to an innocent woman.  

   

Ebube gained admission into the university to study mass communication.

Hector and Renee lived happily ever after.

***** The End.

Thank you everyone for your comments! I am currently searching for my own prince charming. @Temitope.. help me find. lol 
To those that were patient enough to read Eternal Love from the beginning to the end, I love you *kisses

*The Kingdom (episode one) will be posted soon.