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
Yana's PoVThe interminable wait to hear the outcome of the investigation is finally over! I'm currently seated in the conference room, waiting on everyone else to arrive. My legs are shaking beneath the table, and my palms are sweating profusely. The door opening causing me to jump in fright. Sam enters with a friendly smile, he's preceded by Travis, Alyssa and Damon. Pleasantries are exchanged, then I take up my phone to distract myself."Can't wait to fire you Yana." Damon says in a hushed whisper when Sam and Travis are out of earshot. "It'll be my absolute pleasure!"I scoff at his boldness,"For someone who likes to force himself on women, you're extremely confident today."His smile disappears instantly and is replaced with a scowl. "Your true colors are finally showing."Hissing my teeth, I slide my chair back to grab some coffee. Alyssa approaches me nervously, "I'm really sorry for everything, you don't deserve this Yana."A woeful expression lines her face, but I dig my hee
Zach's PoVI'm at my wits end where Yana is concerned at this point. After her meeting at work, we spoke at length, and I've been begging her to take out a restraining order against Damon.She refused to do so, claiming she doesn't want to worsen the situation. Is she waiting for him to make the first move? Entering the kitchen, she's seated at the island having breakfast. "Good morning." I state dryly.Yana glances up at me briefly, "Morning, your breakfast is in the microwave."Sighing, I retrieve it and opt to eat in silence. I watch vigilantly as she eats, washes her plate and attempts to leave."So you're still mad at me then." I scoff and scrape the remaining food into the garbage.She huffs in annoyance, "Why are you so hell bent on me getting that restraining order, Zach?"My eyes widen in disbelief, "You can't be serious right now Yana! Are you even hearing yourself?"She hisses her teeth and attempts to walk away but I block her path. "Have you forgotten that he assaulted yo
Yana's PoVMen are dogs! I keep repeating that in my head as I drive home after leaving Zach's house. I should have known this was too good to be true! I called Laura, and to say she's pissed is an understatement! Needing some peace and quiet, I detour and head towards Coney Island. Fifteen minutes later, I arrive, park and start walking down the boardwalk.Zach calls me repeatedly, but I don't even want to talk to him right now. Laura calls and I answer immediately, "Hey sis, what's up?"She sighs at the sound of my trembling voice. "Oh honey. Don't beat yourself up okay." Laura advises, but I lose my composure immediately."I'm gonna kill him, Laura! He promised he wouldn't hurt me!" I yell in a shrill tone.She gasps, undoubtedly shocked by my threat. My fuse has gotten shorter over the years, especially after the shit I've been through!"You don't mean that, Yan. I know you're hurting but please don't make any hasty decisions." Laura pleads, but it falls on deaf ears."Zach better