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Carter's Redemption Chapter 9
Valerie's p.o.v Lunch with Arabella was great. We discussed fashion, our favorite designers and trends. I left feeling fulfilled and we promised to keep in touch with each other. I can't believe she's a Cole, she has such a calming presence and is literarily so down to earth. She made me feel so comfortable and I almost confessed everything about George to her. As soon as I get home, I open a bottle of champagne in order to fully celebrate with Janet and I go upstairs to shower, I'm in a good mood so I'm making coq au vin for dinner today. it's something traditional and a fan favorite in our house. I prep the ingredients and go upstairs to take a quick shower after which I return back to cooking dinner. I'm just about to bring the food down when the door bell rings, before I open it I hear the telltale sound of keys in the door and I relax knowing that it's Janet and George. The both of them always come home together because Janet teaches the high school where George
Carter's Redemption Chapter 10
Carter's p.o.v She must've gotten my gift by now, I will admit that the 12 bouquets were a bit of an overkill but how else was I supposed to make her think of me? She was a little too free spirited while hanging out with Arabella and it felt like she was happy without me and I can't have that so I sent her a little reminder of my existence and an invitation into my playground. Imagining the look on her face gives me immense satisfaction that I fail to realise that I have an audience and it is until I register the hand that passes my face that I remember that I am at dinner with my family and that they were probably waiting for an input from me. Arabella has the creepiest grin on her face when my dad sighs and repeats the question. “I heard you signed a new deal with a fashion company”. “What exactly does the deal entail and does this have anything to do with that young woman that you've been looking for for the past 6 years?” Before I can mutter a reply Arabell
Carter's Redemption Chapter 11
Valerie's p.o.v I slid down the door with my head in my hands. “No he did not, I can't believe this, he's found me.” “Somehow Carter has found my address.” “How would I explain this to Janet?” “Does this even make any sense?” “I thought he would leave me alone.” “It's been 6 years, Why wouldn't he leave me alone?” “Is this some kind of joke to him?” “How will I handle this situation without jeopardising my future or risking my son's life?” I hear footsteps coming down the stairs. I quickly crumpled the note and threw it in the bin. I quickly drive my hands off the counter and rub tears out of my eye just as George comes down the staircase. “Wow, that's a lot of flowers, are we having a party mum?” I must have taken a lot of time to answer his question because as soon as I turned to give him an answer Janet came down the stairs with her eyes wide open and her mouth agape. “Holy Shit it looks like flowers vomited in here to this amount of flowers did your company send so
Carter's Redemption Chapter 12
Valerie's P.o.v I was so excited to start work today that I got to the office before 7:00 and on getting there, the receptionist handed me my badge and I walked upstairs. I open the elevator and I walk in. The elevator is just about to close when a hand reaches in and stops it. I look up in surprise at the intruder only to come face-to-face with Carter. I try to go to the very back of the elevator but the effort is futile because it's just both of us in the elevator. He looks up at me with a smirk on his face and every bit of my nervous system reacts. I know I said I was going to stand up to him and give him no reaction but this is so hard. He works towards me and I swear my heart drops with every step that he takes. He sports a devilish grin as it comes to stand at the very next point to me. Somehow my tongue is tied because I cannot motor a single word and I start to feel the walls closing in. The elevator makes a disgruntled noise and stops moving and my fear increa
Carter's Redemption Chapter 13
Valerie's p.o.v What just happened? I could have sworn that Carter just calmed me down and helped me overcome a panic attack. I remained standing in the elevator for several minutes after he walked out. But I couldn't bring myself to believe that Carter Cole was actually the one that helped me to overcome a vulnerable moment and he did not say anything demeaning about it. Or has he lost interest in me, A part of me is sad that I might have scared him away. Why do I feel distraught over the possibility that he might find me lacking? The sound of the elevator closing snaps me out of my trance and I realize that I'm still on Carter's floor. Afraid to risk any more meetings with him, I quickly press the number for Arabella's floor and try to compose myself so that I don't look a mess when I meet her. We reach the 37th floor and the elevator door opens and when I step out it's like I'm in a whole new world. I'm a designer but the level of opulence and well that is displayed on th
Carter's Redemption Chapter 14
Arabella's p.o.v I can't believe that Valerie saw Luciano leave my office. It's almost scary how that could have been my brother and this would have been a whole different situation. I can't keep letting him do this to me. When we started, I did not think it would get to this level and the crazy thing is that I am so scared about my brother's reaction. It does not seem like Luciano is scared of Carter but I know my brother and I know that he would not spare Luciano, best friend or not. I know Valerie means well by asking me what the problem is and how do I explain to her that I have been sleeping with my brother's best friend and that we are keeping it a secret from Carter. If she had walked in a few minutes earlier there would have been no story or no excuse to explain why Luciano had me bent over my desk or why I enjoyed everything that he was doing to me. I'm glad that she brought up the option of having meetings, that gave me ample opportunity to sneak in viewing the of
Carter's Redemption Chapter 15
Valerie's p.o.v I'm very touched to find out that Arabella still has my very first dress from my very first collection. It makes me feel better as a designer and it motivates me to do some of my best work on this collaboration. Also seeing the Iconic chanel dress in her display room and knowing that Carter bought this for her as a statement to mark her entry into the fashion world is quite mind boggling. I'm having a designer's dream come true by just being in this room so when she asks me if I would like this place to be my primary workspace, I immediately grab the opportunity and thank her profusely for allowing me to work with the Sullivan Empire. She leaves with a promise to come get me when it's time for dinner. I lock the door after her and get back to work immediately. I've been working for about 4 hours. When I hear a knock on the door. I open it and I'm met with an unfamiliar face. “hi you must be Valerie my name is Tanya your assistant for your duration here. I'm
Carter's Redemption Chapter 16
Valerie p.o.v Familiar arms hold me tight and steady me on my feet. I do not realize how tight I'm holding on to him until he holds me back just as tight as I'm holding him. He chuckles and I immediately jump out of his arms and set a distance between us. Carter studies look on my face and smile even wider “I should surprise you often if this is the reaction I get. I can't say when last I was hugged with this much gusto, certainly makes a man happy”. “Mortified at being caught ogling and feeling him up I raise my hand to my face and I mumble “thank you for not letting me fall.” “You're welcome, you must have been missing me seeing as you welcomed me with open arms.” My sigh of exasperation could be heard from three offices over. I walk back to my seat and I throw him an unimpressed look. “What are you doing here Carter?” “I don’t think this jurisdiction Falls under your control.” “My, my jurisdiction? I see we are pulling out of the big words here.” “Your parents must be s
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