Anna looked at her brother with intent eyes. She wondered why he suddenly wanted Paige around him. Just yesterday, they almost had each other's neck. Now, he wants her company for a few more months? That was a big surprise. "Do you even know how you sound now?""How do I sound?" I asked, obviously having fun at his sister's reaction."Anna sighed. "Did I miss something Si?" She asked in a much calmer voice. "I'm yet to understand why you are willing to throw such an amount of money away just because you want Paige to stay for a few more months. What do you want from her? You are not attracted to her, are you?" She asked him."I just want someone to keep me company. Not just anyone, I want Paige to keep me company. I enjoy her company, it helps keep my mind away from Lakeview. Her presence somehow seems to be helping with my addiction. Maybe I can start therapy again, and having her around, who knows, I might actually stand a chance at redemption." He told her. Anna was shook at the r
Getting to the floor he shares with Paige, Simon contemplated going to her room at that moment or waiting till the following morning. A greater part of him wished to see her to be certain that she was alright and no longer crying at least, while another part of him thought it more reasonable to allow her some space. Once he got to her door, he found himself unable to move an inch past it. He felt nervous and out of breath. Turning to her door, he rapped his knuckles on it and waited. A few seconds later, the door's lock clicked and Paige appeared at the door with a towel wrapped around her wet hair. She had on, a see-through arm length black gown, Simon cursed the inner slip she was putting on to prevent him from getting a better view of the perfection in human form standing right in front of him."Hi," Paige greeted."Hey," He replied, suddenly short of words."Is everything okay?""Y..Yes." Simon started. "I just wanted to... Can I come in?" He asked out of the blues."Sure." Paig
Fiona Ruben kept pacing the patio restlessly while her mother Theresa who was seated on a chair kept watching her. The beautiful Pride of Barbados serenaded the walls creating a thick and extremely beautiful shade with lovely fragrance. Suddenly, Fiona paused in her steps and turned to her mother. "Fiona, can you tell me why you're pacing around the whole house?" Theresa asked, "what is wrong?""Mum, do you remember the girl that came to June Kentleys engagement party with Emily? The fake, ugly, thrashy, classless, immature and very irresponsible girl. Do you remember her?" Theresa went into deep thought trying so hard to remember any lady of such description that was with Emily Kentley."I don't think I remember anyone with such a description with Emily that day." She finally replied."But I saw you all smiling with the girl and shaking hands." Fiona insisted. She was certain her mother knew who she was talking about but it could be that her memory needed a little juggling."No," T
The rising sun casts its full ray on Paige's window causing an almost invisible glow on her soft skin as a result of the curtains acting as a barrier between the sun and her lovely skin. Morning came too late for Paige, who unfortunately, couldn't catch any sleep last night.On the other hand, the likes of Simon were praying for morning not to come yet. For the first time in a while, he finally got to have a peaceful night rest, void of nightmares and discomfort. The Kentleys and Paige had a peaceful breakfast before she left for the cardiac center with Simon.He saw her in the black Mercedes parked in the garage and helped her in before taking his place at the driver's seat. They kicked off their journey to the cardiac center, leaving the mansion behind."What is your favorite food?" He asked, sparking up a conversation as they drove down."I honestly have no idea." Paige chuckled. "Why do you ask?" "Nothing." He responded as he maneuvered the steering wheel. "I was just looking for
Simon came down from the car and helped Paige down as well. They headed to the reception which was a building closest to the car park. They were met by one of the cardiologists working at the center, just before they could get to the receptionist desk."Hello, Mr. Kentley." The cardiologist greeted, stepping forward for a handshake."Dr. Julian, it feels good to be here and lovely to see you again." Simon replied as they shook hands warmly. "Please, meet Paige," he introduced them, "Miss Paige is a Nurse. She works at Elfer-Town." He added."It's a pleasure meeting you, Miss Paige." Julian told Paige with a warm smile, while stretching out his right hand for a handshake."It's my pleasure as well." Paige replied, taking his hand in a handshake. "I must commend you and your team for doing such a great job here. It's really not an easy task, one bit." She praised Julian, who nodded in agreement."Thank you so much Miss Paige." He said to her cheerfully."Oh please, Paige, Paige is perfe
THE KENTLEYS MANSIONPaige knocked softly on Emily Kentley's door after freshening up. Her respect for Simon grew exceedingly after their day's journey to the cardiac center.She saw Simon in another light, kind and soft at heart. Maybe she misjudged him previously. She only saw the surface and failed to see the other part of him. But then, it wasn't entirely her fault. He didn't leave her with much choice when he said he wanted her as a fuck mate. Not only did he sound vile, he sounded pompous as well, no matter how much anybody decided to sugarcoat it.While in the bathroom moments ago, she had imagined being as wealthy as Simon Kentley and running a financially draining charity home such as the cardiac center. It definitely won't be easy for her, because a third of her earnings might go into purchasing designer accessories for herself.She has never owned such except for the hand me downs she always gets from auction sales. Some of her purchases were outfits and accessories with t
Simon stood in his study, behind the drawing room. The last time he was there, he had his younger brother, Theodore throwing his toys all over the room while Simon kept complaining. That was years ago.He looked round the room, it felt so strange being inside there after avoiding it for a very long time. Theodore's tiny voice rang through his head as he recalled how sweet the little boy was. How much he always required Simon's full attention while he talks about everything and nothing.Simon smiled dryly at how much he missed those days. He walked over to the shelves that held some of Theodore's favorite books, built specifically for him when Simon realized that the lad had no plan of leaving him alone each time he stepped into the study.The shelves were all sparkling neat, none of the books were dusty, same as the whole study. He had instructed Sherman days ago to move the books and documents in his room to the study and ensure that it was cleaned up while at it. The study was for
Once Anna was out of the room, Simon placed a call to Charles, one of his most trusted men at his Lakeview apartment. "Charles." He called into the phone."Good day Boss." Charles greeted."We are paying Dasilver an unfriendly visit tonight. Get everyone and everything ready. I will meet you at the safehouse." He told Charles, before hanging up the call.He looked round the study one more time and his eyes fell on his favorite novel as a teenager, "The silky petal." He smiled as he recalled how much he prayed to fall in love with someone that matches the exact description of the lady in the book. Little did he know that he was just letting his imagination run wild. There was no such lady in the world. Even if there was, why would she want to settle for someone as damaged as him. Yes, damaged is the word, the right word to use. He shuddered at the thought. If he was damaged, why then was he trying so hard to impress Paige, to get her to see him in another light, maybe fall in love w