“Are you okay?” Richard noticed something off about Bella on their walk back to the castle. At first, he thought he was misreading the atmosphere but when he realized how quiet she had been for a while now, his mind told him that something was wrong.Bella managed a smile. “I’m fine. I’m only a little tired.”Hearing that, Richard took her hands and squeezed them through the thick winter gloves. “Let’s take the carriage home then.”Minutes later, they arrived at the castle holding hands. “You know you can talk to me about anything and everything, right? I hate to see you bothered.”“Your company rubs me off all my troubles,” Bella said. How on earth could she tell him that she was beginning to doubt him and everything they shared?It would only be proof of how fickle her love for him was. It would be an indirect message to Richard that she was comparing what she had with Gerald with what she had with him.No man will be happy about that, but for Richard who loves her so much,
It was a new year and a new beginning and as most people were serious about implementing their New Year resolutions, the news of Bella’s promotion at work made the headlines.Blogs carried it, and trust her fans to hype everything up and spread the news to the ends of the earth.That goes to show how much they loved and supported her.Richard has finally passed his CEO position in his investment company onto Bella so he could focus on his other bigger company that needed his attention.He made this shocking announcement on 30th December, during their company’s dinner/Award night.Bella had not been prepared for this, so she was stunned and didn’t even stand up to climb the podium until someone nudged her shoulder.Climbing the stage finally made her realize that this was the stuff Richard was talking about weeks back. This was his secret surprise for her.Although she was going to miss seeing him at work daily, she was grateful for this big opportunity he trusted her with and s
Mrs. Fallon was stunned beyond words. She didn’t know that this brother of hers that she was capable of birthing would one day speak to her with all audacity.“How were you raised in that house, or did you learn to be rude from going to Harvard Business School?”“I know my right and I’m exercising it,” Richard retorted as he walked down the stairs. He was not afraid of anybody and that included his parents’ first child whom everybody in their family avoided.“Your being rude to me will not take me anywhere. No wonder you are still single and will forever remain single. How can you talk back to me?” Mrs. Fallon dragged as her pitch rose. Furious and without waiting for his response, she continued, “No woman likes a man who argues and looks for every opportunity to talk back.”“Georgia, you asked a question and I answered you. Would you have been happier if I chose to ignore you instead?”The second Richard asked that question, his sister hung up and threw her phone to the side.
Mrs. Georgia Fallon was not the only one mad about Bella’s promotion at work plus the massive support that was flooding in from the internet.There was Gerald who was mad as hell because his pride was hurt seeing his ex-wife achieving so much without him.After taking all his money through their divorce, instead of her being punished, everything was turning out for her good. How could he take that?But if that was the only thing happening around him, he might endure it, but with her crazy fans always coming under his comment section to bash him with each step she took drove him nuts.Unable to stay put, he was driven to make a post after which he locked his comment section.Gerald co-posted a photo of Kareen lying on his bare chest with a white duvet covering half of her naked back through her Instagram account with the caption, “Where home is...”As both Gerald and Kareen are good actors, they made sure to look so in love in that black and white photo they posted. With this,
After a hectic week, Richard finally found some time out to meet with Debby.He had almost forgotten about her if she hadn’t called to mention it the previous day.Richard chose one of the restaurants where he usually had his business meetings to meet her. He set the appointment for 1 PM and by the time he arrived, Debby was already sitting and waiting for him to his surprise.“I’m so sorry to have kept you waiting,” Richard apologized as they shared a three-second hug before separating. “It’s alright. I just arrived as well,” Debby smiled. “My place is far, so I set out earlier so I wouldn’t keep you waiting either.”As they took their seats, Richard called for a waiter. “Order whatever you like,” he said with a kind gaze at her as he picked up the menu.Debby only glanced at the front page of her menu before shifting her gaze to him. “It’s my first time here, and I don’t want to make the wrong choice. How about I get the same thing as you?”“Are you sure?” Richard raised a q
~Some Minutes Later~“I’m so sorry you had to see me in this ugly state.” Debby chuckled lightly as she passed the handkerchief back to him.She wished he would leave it for her unfortunately, Richard didn’t think so, so he took it from her and stuffed it inside his coat.“I should be the one offering more apologies for almost ruining your makeup.” He cracked a light joke to lighten the mood.Debby laughed with a hand over her mouth. Her eyes were no longer glistening with tears.“So, what are you doing in LA now? When did you move?” Richard asked after she had regained her composure.“I came in after Thanksgiving for a contract. This place is damn expensive, and I’m still considering moving here.” Richard was surprised. If she had been here since November, why wasn’t she leaving? Is she not spending a lot on her monthly expenditure? Also, where has she been staying for the time being?“Where are you living?” he asked just as he grabbed his glass of juice.“I’m currently squ
Bella kept to her promise and phoned Richard after their dinner ended, and he was happy to talk to Isla who had a lot of questions for him.In the end, he promised to take her to the game arcade; a promise he met the very next day.Isla and Richard spent four hours together that evening, and he only brought her back to Bella around eight at night with a place of ice cream and chocolates as an apology to her mother.“I’m sorry,” he smiled. “I didn’t know we would spend that much time outside.”Bella shook the bag he passed to her in front of his face and said, “I’m glad you brought this.”Richard watched her for a moment before stepping in close. His gaze darkened as it strayed to her lips. They looked inviting and he couldn’t resist them.So, while Isla was not watching, he leaned in to kiss her lips gently as his hands slowly caressed her back.The kiss was soft and sensual just like how Bella liked it.“I will see you tomorrow?” he said, taking a step back. “Is that a date?”
The joy on Gerald’s face was evident. He was the happiest man on earth when he learned from the doctor that there was no complication with their second baby.It was like the heavens finally showed him mercy and gave him something to be proud of.“Of course, I have you to thank,” he agreed. “I will buy you steak and a bottle of good red wine for dinner.”Gerald was completely wrapped around Kareen’s finger now that she had given him something good to look forward to.His priority was to do his best to make her happy.---Meanwhile, Richard saw the news and called Bella to make sure she was fine. Although he didn’t mention Gerald to her, he did his best to sound her out and when he felt her voice was normal, he let out a sigh of relief.“I won’t be around for the next few days,” he revealed to her. “I just got an emergency call from home regarding my father and I’m flying to go see him now.”While speaking on the phone with her, he was busy picking a few things from his walk-in