Ricardo's Point Of View"Come on, kids! We're gonna be late for school."Aurora yelled from inside and I took a deep breath, smoothing my tie - a nervous tic. I was not this apprehensive when I returned after running away from home for three months. I was sixteen then and my dad wasn't the most loving out there. I knew I would probably be beaten to death but I was not an ounce scared of what was waiting for me at the other side of the door but here I was, smoothening my tie nervously because I was about to face a woman. A mere woman. I glanced at my reflection in the glass window and nodded in approval. I had worn my best suit, and another pair of fine, expensive shoes made in Italy. I glanced at the bouquet in my hands. I picked roses because it reminded me of her rosy cheeks whenever she smiled. I had sent one over to her the previous day and the poor flower was lying beside her door, fucking withered and abandoned. It was probably a bad idea to bring another flower in person but
Eduardo's Point Of ViewThe atmosphere in the casino was electric, with the hum of conversation and the clink of glasses. The air was thick with the smell of expensive cologne and cigar smoke, as men and women gambled. They always had a talent for burying their problems underneath velvet tables in the casino while they pissed away their fortunes with ridiculous bets over the top of them.Inside the exclusive VIP lounge, I sat with a warm glass of whiskey in my hand. Usually, I would have been out with the others, enjoying the games and entertainment but I wasn't. And it was all because of a certain ex-wife. No matter how I tried, I couldn't seem to stop thinking about the flowers. About the possibility of her seeing someone else. I groaned at the thought and scoffed. So what if she was seeing someone else? What has that got to do with me? She can fuck around for all I care. It wasn't my business. "Looks like Mr. Alpha is lost in thoughts." On hearing the familiar voice, I furrowed
Serena's Point Of ViewI stirred and sighed softly, deluding to be asleep. Finally, he was back. I had waited for two and a half hours and it felt like ages. But I wasn't one to complain. Besides, I had always wanted to get inside his room, just to see the kind of world he shared with Aurora and to feel the kind of things they felt together. I finally got the chance and would never let it go to waste. I came to visit my mother-in-law to be this evening and like always, she assured me that her son would fall in love with me eventually. I told her I needed Eduardo to look at me differently and I kinda slipped it in that I would love to surprise him when he came. Fortunately, she suggested that I waited in his room and surprise Eduardo when he returned from work. "Serena," he called out and even though his voice was cold, I yearned for him to call my name again. On hearing his voice, I stirred again and forced myself to a sitting position. "You're back," I said, yawning. "And you'r
Aurora's Point Of ViewI looked at the flowers outside my door and sighed. They seemed to be increasing every day with lots of cards and gifts. My house looks like a fucking flower shop with the big bouquets of different flowers circling my house. At first, he stuck with just rose flowers but for the past week, he had decided to be dynamic and bring varieties. Aside from that, Mr. Gomez was now a regular and significant customer at the coffee shop. Whenever he stopped by, he bought coffee for everyone. He's been making Mr. Mark's day for the past week. Why couldn't he just leave me the hell alone? He wouldn't just accept defeat and let me breathe on peace. I thought the police would give him a restraining order after I reported him but they did nothing. He was too powerful to be touched, they said. Bunch of shitheads! They are being paid by our tax and they still kiss up to the rich assholes' asses. "Mummy, what are we going to do about the flowers?" Eloise asked as she played with
Eduardo's Point Of View I sat in my office, staring at the pictures spread out in front of me. I had ordered Nate to investigate the flowers I had seen outside Aurora's house and what she had been up to recently. It was incomprehensible to me that someone was gifting her flowers. Who was the person? What was their job? Their gender? I wanted to know everything.I picked up one of the pictures from the table and studied it intently. In the picture, Aurora's face was drawn and exhausted. Her usually radiant skin appeared dull and lackluster, and the dark circles under her eyes testified to her sleepless nights. Her frame seemed diminished, and her clothes hung loosely on her once vibrant body. The sparkle in her eyes, which had once captivated me, was now just a distant memory."She now works at a small coffee shop a few minutes' drive from her place," Nate said, licking his lollipop loudly as he swiveled in his chair."What does she do after work?" I asked, my voice tinged with impati
Aurora's Point Of View"OMG, welcome back!" Mary half yelled as she hugged me. "I never thought I'd see the day!"The other employees surrounded me, embracing me with warm greetings. They knew about my absence, but didn’t think much of it; after all, I was Mr. Gomez's secretary, and he had a habit of firing his secretaries."So, tell me what happened. I only heard you up and left without being fired or submitting your resignation letter.""It's no different from what you already know," I replied, shrugging. "I thought he had fired me already, especially after I reported him to the police...""No, you didn't!""Yes, I did. But no worries, I've got a restraining order against him."She smiled and shook her head. "Aren't you an atta girl?"As we kept walking, Lauren followed up from behind and cleared her throat. When Mary saw who it was, she excused herself and went back to her department."I don't think I want to know what happened and why you suddenly left, but don't do that again. Yo
Aurora's Point Of ViewOur eyes clashed like ice and fire like it was going to explode any second. I kept my piercing gaze on his face, trying to resist the temptation to check him out, from the hair on his head to his toes."You spent the last five years hiding from me but here you are tonight, at this event, even though you knew I was going to be here." I shivered. His voice was deep and commanding. I swallowed. "I might want to avoid your whole existence but this was inevitable. I had to come, for work." "For Ricardo's?" He said the name with a hint of disdain. "Yes. He's my boss." "When did you start working for him?" "About three months now," I replied, completely irritated by his interrogation and by myself too because I was answering his questions. Eduardo took a step closer, his presence overwhelming. "You are yet for work," his voice dropped dangerously low as he leaned towards my neck. I sucked in a breath and fisted my hand at my sides, unable to move or breathe, "and
Aurora's Point Of ViewOur eyes clashed like ice and fire like it was going to explode any second. I kept my piercing gaze on his face, trying to resist the temptation to check him out, from the hair on his head to his toes."You spent the last five years hiding from me but here you are tonight, at this event, even though you knew I was going to be here." I shivered. His voice was deep and commanding. I swallowed. "I might want to avoid your whole existence but this was inevitable. I had to come, for work." "For Ricardo's?" He said the name with a hint of disdain. "Yes. He's my boss." "When did you start working for him?" "About three months now," I replied, completely irritated by his interrogation and by myself too because I was answering his questions. Eduardo took a step closer, his presence overwhelming. "You are yet for work," his voice dropped dangerously low as he leaned towards my neck. I sucked in a breath and fisted my hand at my sides, unable to move or breathe, "and