Aurora POV:"GOT IT! AND IT ONLY TOOK ten strokes.”Friday evening, on hole seven of Potter’s Putt-Putt, Mabel performed a little dance that revealed she may have had one too many beers. It was the monthly ladies’ night and judging by the slew of high scores, none of the three of us would give the LPGA a run for their money any time soon.White lights decorated the course’s trees. With temperatures in the seventies, it felt as if fall had finally arrived. Shrieks of laughter mingled with top-forty music blaring from loudspeakers. The mouthwatering scent of the snack bar’s trademark barbecue."You seem to be having a lot of fun" I grinned "Every minute out of Mr. Angelo office is a time to be alive" I couldn't help but imagine the hell I went through and pitied my ex colleagues. Now that I know how it feels to work under someone that truly values your worth, I couldn't imagine myself ever working in such conditions again."That bad?" I asked"His temper grow worse daily, he flips on t
Aurora POV:I headed home after stopping briefly at grocery store to get some stuff we needed and the gas station to refill my car. I drove by the gym too, it's around this time I often head home from gym too. Nights like these are the only few time I let my self have a day off from the gym. I have been so strict with my attendance and why not, I could see clearly how much it has helped me. It helped rebuild my self esteem that was cruelly razed down by Mr. Angelo, after that episode I couldn't even look myself in the mirror, I have never felt so insecure, that was how bad he ruined my self confidence. Despite trying not to show it, I hated myself that time, I hated how I looked and how weak I was. It all changed Mr. Jordan, whom I didn't envision would have so much impact in improving me, despite being oblivious. His subtle remarks and praises for every little thing I do. It boosted my self confidence so much, I could confidently stand in the mirror and admire myself - which I do m
Michael POV: I drove towards Iliac's Café, it is a thirty - Five minute drive but I got there in thirty , it was quite easy to find.I pulled up in their parking lot, the outside of the café looked so calm and the proper lightening made it look so aesthetically pleasing . The clouds was becoming sombre, it would most likely rain soon. I hurried into the Café. The floor was spotless, the walls were painted sepia, with decadent local arts hanging on every wall to exudes absolute serenity and exuberance. I was hit with an amalgam of smell emanating from different direction, Freshly brewed coffee and ground beans, the aromatic scent of espresso, acrid burned coffee, warm caramel or chocolate, the tingle of spices (cinnamon, chai teas, mulled ciders), fresh-baked cookies and muffins, the fruity aroma from a steaming cup of herbal tea, mingling perfume scents, vanilla enveloped me.It was a saturday morning, but it was relatively emptier than what I had expected. I was glad it was, I was
Aurora POV:I promised myself not to cry on my way home, but tears stream down my cheek nonetheless. I felt so angry at myself, how could I be so weak. I couldn't believe I said all that hurtful words to him, it was unlike me to stoop so low and insult anyone with something so personal no matter how angry I was. No matter the situation, what I said to him was much, too much infact. I knew I was angry and lost control because of the amount plausible truths in his words. And setting myself for another rejection is a pain I'm never coming back from, it hurts almost twice as hard as the first. I realized beneath all the denial I still had traces of feelings left for him. How is the heart to forget someone already imprinted on it.My mind drifted to his claims about Mr. Jordan, his claims couldn't be all wrong, could they. I wonder which was possibly the truth and which were lies. It could all be the truth for all I knew, especially the part about his secretaries. But afterall it was none
Aurora POV:I was always eager to see the ever smiling face of my boss. But For the first time since the morning of the day I was hired, I was anxious about about facing him. All Mr. Angelo said were still running a course in my head. My heart skipped everytime I heard his voice from a distance or I thought the door to my office creaked open.The inevitable moment finally came upon me. He walked in with a face devoid of his ever gleaming smile; He look pissed. It made my anxiety even worse."Good morning, Mr. Jordan""Miss Hardy" he acknowledged "I never knew you were still in cahoots with your ex boss" He said sternly I was taken off guard."What? What do you mean?""On Saturday, I saw you and Michael at Iliac Café by the window side, you seem to be having a good time""No sir, it wasn't like that. It's far from what you think""I saw what I saw Aurora. I really like you and I enjoy having you work for me. But fraternizing with Michael his an huge disrespect to me. It might not be i
Michael POV:I was as sombre as the melancholic weather. I could see the sign of agitation on my workers face, probably worried about the hell that comes with my dark mood. They could already envision an hell of a day. It was quite the opposite, I didn't flinch over a mundane situation nor a critical one. I was quiet the whole day, I could imagine bewilderment on the faces of my worker at the end of the when I gave none a bad time, which was quite the contrast to my promise to Aurora. My telephone rang, I picked up at once."You have a call from Mr. Aiyelero" Libby said'That damn bastard' I muttered under breath, I've been trying to reach for quite a while. His secretary always gave the excuse he was out of town anytime I called his workplace and his personal number was always unreachable. It was one of the reason I always got fed up with divorce cases, it can't be finalize till both party signs it. Most often than not, one of them is always unwilling to sign, which was the case for
Aurora POV:I was putting the finishing touches on my make up when I heard the door bell rang for the second time today. "That's him" I said "Well go, don't leave him standing for too long""I'm yet to round off my make up" "You've done enough justice to your beauty, it's rude to stand a man up""Technically I'm not standing hin up" "Just go silly"I went to open the door and indeed it was him. I felt my throat dry up at the mere sight of him. He look majestic and hypnotically alluring just standing right there on the porch. Adorned in a three piece suit that most definitely costs a fortune - he oozed a strong aura of rich, strong, classy, dreamy, it didn't matter I knew he was all this already."You look incredible" He said "Those office attires are not doing enough justice to your beauty"I literally could feel my porcelain skin turn pink."Thank You, Mr. Jordan. I really love the clothes too, For a man, you made quite an excellent picks and had such good eyes for female clothes.
Michael POV:Nestled in the woodland, as humble as any rock face in these parts, was the mansion. It's windows were as shy eyes, large to welcome any ray of sun. The rock walls belonged right where it was, as if per chance it had grown up right from that hallowed ground. It was as if it had been called into existence to protect those who came to dwell within, to quell the elements and allow a heat to build from hearths into the inhaled woodland air. The gate was opended at once and was allowed to drive in. The mansion was all concrete and tall glass windows that gave a view of the mountains, a chance to relax and take in the changing of the seasons from the comfort of an easy chair. The mansion stood there as if the surrounding nature had embraced it, that the flora flowed within it as much as around it. For the architect had loved the trees so much that there was a mighty oak in the centre, centuries old, and the great house had been built around. The house born of an architect's pl