Xavier stood in the shadowy background of the trees and waited for her.
He stared longingly at the house with the windmill. Embittered thoughts raced through his mind. He was surprised that he still seethed in silent rage.
No one would cheat him of his birthright and get away with it, not if he had anything to do about it.
Now it’s time to make good on his promise.
That cattle and land grabbing thief Alistair swindled his father when Pa was inebriated and took over their homestead. Pa killed himself. He died a broken drunk man and his Ma sent them all into servitude.
It took decades to get to this point. Years of working his fingers to the nub from an all errand’s boy on the ship to owning his own boat.
It took strategic planning to get into favour with Alistair’s only daughter Gwen.
He hadn’t planned on liking her but he won’t allow such feelings get in the way of his plans.
Tonight, he’ll coerce her to join him on the boat set sail with her. By the time they get back on dry land, she would be his wife.
© Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha
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Love his creative revenge – fall in love and marry his daughter! Great story telling, Jacqueline! 🙂
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…and inherit back the property. Thank you Joy 🙂
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Yes! That is true!!
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Wonderful story Jaqueline. Seems like an interesting movie plot😀
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Thank you Shivangi. I might twist it a bit further
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I wonder if Gwen will side with him after finding out the truth? ☺ Great story!
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I have a feeling that she will be after getting angry for a little while. Thank you 🙂
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Great twist here Jacqui, he will be getting back his inheritance.
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Yes he will. Thanks for reading Judy 🙂
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Dramatic stuff! I think you’ve got the basis of a good Outlander-style historical drama there, Jacqueline. 🙂
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Hmm! You are planting good ideas Bun 🙂 Thank you
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Sounds a fascinating story Jacqueline.
xxx Huge Hugs xxx
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Thank you, Sir David ((hugs))
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Great write. Very interesting plotline. I’m hoping Alistair actually loves Gwen and isn’t just set on revenge!
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I think that he’ll get to fall in love with her. It starts out as revenge though
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Oh good 🙂
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wow now that’s motivation!
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Our motivation can surely take us a long way. Thanks Mel
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That’s what I hope. You’re welcome 🙂
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