Yana's PoVIt's never good to always listen to your big sister like I do! This is the reason why I'm getting out of bed at 10 a.m. with a throbbing headache to do her a favor.Apparently, her coworker has a viewing in the next two hours, but his sitter canceled at the last minute. Groggily, I head to the bathroom just as Laura calls for the umpteenth time today. Hissing my teeth, I open the line, "What Laura?"She huffs and clicks her tongue. "If you move any slower, you won't make it in time!" Laura whines like a fractious child.I huff, "Why didn't you go to keep his kid then huh?" I start brushing my teeth and ignore her ranting.Once I'm done, I turn the tap on and take a quick shower. Five minutes later, I turn the water off and exit the shower just in time to hear the tail end of Laura's rant."...she's not even listening to what I'm saying though!" Laura states in a snappish tone.I chuckle lowly, knowing this will irritate her to no end. "You think this is funny Yana!" She yel
Zach's PoVAwkward doesn't begin to describe my current situation. Since Yana discovered I wasn't being deceptive, she has simply been distraught. She has been apologizing profusely, even though I've told her several times that everything is okay."Zach, I should've believed you, I'm truly sorry for not trusting you." She says yet again, while dabbing her tears with a napkin.Taking her hands in mine, I wipe a stray tear with my thumb. "We're just getting started, you've been through alot with other guys..." I pause to lift her head to meet my gaze. "Let's start on a clean slate Yana, okay?"She nods eagerly and lunges into my arms, the impact causing us to plop down into the couch.Yana pecks my lips twice, "I'm happy you didn't give up on me." She smiles and hugs me.Picking her left hand up, I kiss the back. "I guess this is where I really let you in on my life."A serious expression creases her face instantly. "What exactly do you mean?"Easing her up, I adjust my position to face
Yana's PoV2 Weeks later....Zach and I have been going steady, and it's all surreal! He's attentive, affectionate, doting, and charismatic. I can truly admit that this is the happiest I've been in a long while!Sitting at my desk, I make the final changes to a contract and email it to Damon. He's been very low key recently, especially since he saw Zach picking me up for lunch a few times.My phone starts ringing, "Hey baby, what's up?" I coo softly, staring at the screen with a small smile.Zach smirks, "Your dress fitting is in thirty minutes madam."Rolling my eyes, I blow him a kiss. "I'm well aware, Sir..." I hold bag and keys up for him to see, "I'm actually going through the door right now."He chuckles, "Okay good. I'll see you at six for dinner babe."Zach ends the call before I can respond. Urrghhh! His tendency to do so really irks my spirit!Bidding Sapphire goodbye, I head to the elevator and press the call button. As I enter and the door is about to close, a masculine ha
Zach's PoVI know Yana is shaken up by the incident with Damon yesterday, but she's been playing it off. Laura and I have encouraged her yet again to report it to the police but she's being pigheaded a usual.It's now 7p.m., Kyle and I are downstairs waiting on the three of them for the last thirty minutes. We're attending the annual James Ford Charity Ball in aid of children with Autism and Cancer.I glance at my watch yet again, causing Kyle to chuckle. "If you pace any longer, you're gonna put a hole in that carpet." He teases while scrolling through his phone nonchalantly.I hiss my teeth, "What could be taking so long? It's been two hours!"Kyle smirks, "It's gonna take longer when you're getting married." He guffaws at my perturbed expression.Tossing a cushion at his head, I sit on the couch, shaking my legs. "You know patience is not my forte!"Five minutes later, the sound of heels clinking on the tiles grabs our attention. Hoisting ourselves up, we rush toward the staircase
Yana's PoVIt's been six hours since we got home and I haven't slept a wink. My body is too wound up and my nerves are shot. Kyra is fast asleep beside me, her hands clutching my shirt tightly. She whimpers a few times but calms down as I run my hand through her hair.Laying down, I stare at the phone for a few seconds before dialing Laura's number, even though she's in the next room. "You couldn't sleep either." She answers instantly.I pour out all my emotions to her and she listens without interrupting. As I finish ranting, she sighs loudly. "Yana, you need to get a restraining order against Damon."My breath hitches as several thoughts consume me. "I hit him first Laura, what if he reports what happened yesterday?"She groans, undoubtedly it's because I'm frustrating her. "It doesn't matter! Are you gonna continue living your life like this?"Now that I think about everything, Laura does have a valid point. "No, but I just don't want to lose my job."She chuckles, "Sis, even if y
Yana's PoVZach dropped me off at work an hour ago and shit hit the fan the moment I stepped inside the building. A high-level meeting has been convened, and my presence is required. Looking at Sapphire, she's worried, so I try to reassure her."Listen, maybe it's about the promotions or event changes." I state hopefully, but she's sweating bullets at this point.Sapph sighs and wrings her hands together, "I don't think so,Damon was super pissed when he came in. He's the one who called the meeting."I halt my steps instantly; Damon never schedules meetings on his own. That is usually something he tells me to handle. Upon entering the room, the incessant chatter stops, Damon smirks and points towards the single seat on the left.The CEO Sam Blackstone is flanked by Board Chairman Travis Wright, HR Manager Suzan Chambers, Damon, and the hotel secretary Alyssa Berry. Taking a seat, I tighten my hands around the folders in my hands, getting up for a fight.Damon clears his throat and smir
Yana's PoVEverything seems to be happening in a daze, my mind is blank and my heart hasn't stopped racing. Zach brought me home and called Laura but I haven't said a single word to either of them. Zach sighs for the hundredth time, running his hand down his face."Baby, please tell me what happened." He pleads softly.Laura follows suit, clasping her warms hands around mine. "Sis, talk to me please. Even Alex is worried about you." She shows me thr thread of messages between them.Fresh tears roll in torrents down my face and I swipe them angrily. "The bastard accused ME of leaking company documents, can you believe that?!" I shout.Zach's face instantly contorts in anger while Laura gasps loudly. "Wh..what? Tell me that's not so!" His breathing becomes laboured instantly.I laugh but it's sad, "Yep, it's a good thing I started using IP addresses to track certain things." Chuckling, I run my hand through my hair. "He must've forgotten because that's how I proved my innocence."Zach
Zach's PoVKyle has been pacing the office since I told him about Laura's situation. He's adamant that he's not worried but I know better."You know you can just call her right?" I tease, making him stop and glare at me.Kyle slams his hands on my desk, "Say something again and I'll knock your ass out!" He snarls viciously.Holding my hands up, I shake my head. "Your constant pacing is making me dizzy. Sit yo ass down bro."He growls but obeys my command. Kyle's leg starts bouncing as he speaks. "You're sure he didn't hurt her?"Sighing, I toss my pen unto my desk, "For the last time NO!" Pushing my chair back, I tower over him. "Anything you need to know. ask Laura.""Ask me what?" She says entering the office with her iPAD in hand. Kyle stiffens and frowns at me as he realises that I had set him up.He stands to pull her chair out and help with her bag. "Umm, I just wanted to know about the new properties you'd mentioned."I scoff, gaining Laura's undivided attention. "You know dam