Short snippets of conversation flashed through Jaime's head. Gripping the paper tightly, he forced himself to calm down and close his eyes. Placing the papers on his desk, he convinced himself that if Vivian was in trouble and needed him, she would tell him.She will do so because she loves and trusts him as he has always loved and trusted her. If Vivian needs anything, she knows she can talk to him because he will help her.Quickly silencing the suspicious voices at the back of his head, he picked up the documents that Luna had just brought and went out to complete today's surveillance.Half an hour passed, and his mind was only half there, the secretary stood beside him, summarizing the sales and profits of each store. Jaime's eyes looked around as he walked up from one floor to the next, a voice in his head telling him he needed to go home.It's disappointing to think that behind every sweet move Vivian makes towards him might be that she's hiding something. Because of Vivian, he w
Vivian heard the door close and the shower started to run. Something was wrong but she thought it was because he was stressed at work. Closing the wardrobe, Vivian walked out of the room and into the kitchen to warm up food for Jaime.She had prepared dinner earlier because Juke and her mother had not returned yet. After Jaime finished bathing, she wanted him to eat something warm before going to bed. Maybe they could make love again, this time without him having to use protection.She suddenly felt she was ready to try for pregnancy. How nice would that be, she started thinking, if she had a child, Juke wouldn't be alone, and neither would she, Jaime would have the family he always dreamed of.The thought of her small family eased her loneliness and anxiety, but an hour later, he still hadn't left the bedroom.Deciding to go check on him, Vivian went upstairs and opened the bedroom door, discovering Jaime reading a book at his desk. Disappointed that he didn't say he had to finish th
He nodded. "Okay. I also have something to tell you."Vivian looked at him, curious. "Really." Closing the door behind him, he sat on the bed, waiting for her. "It seems like you're in a bad mood lately. I wonder if I did something wrong."Jaime clutched the promissory notes in his hand and glanced down at them. Then he looked at her. "Vivian, can you be honest with me?""Of course."He was starting to get nervous again, unsure if he could handle the truth she was about to tell, whatever it was. Pressing his lips together, he glanced at her, forcing him to continue. "What did you spend that amount of thousands of dollars on?"Vivian looked at him then her eyes looked over the walls then back to him. She answered while playing with her fingers. "I went shopping."A pained frown crossed his face. Why does she keep lying?“Why can't you tell me the truth?” He asks. Vivian's eyes widened proving his answer. He gives the paper to her. “Please explain this to me.”Vivian's eyes hovered over
When control of her body ceased, her arms and legs moved on their own. Taking her bag, she stuffed her clothes in, her belongings weren't much anyway.Unzipping the bag, she turned and opened the door, then slammed it shut. Her heart pounding, her head spinning, her hands clutching her bag, she strode toward the door.This is nothing new. She left home before, then left her aunt's house. Now she's leaving again. Why stay here? She hates this place. Mrs. Maggie is not her mother."Vivian?" Her mother called out, hurrying towards her. Grabbing her arm, she asked worriedly. "Where are you going? Is something wrong, Vivian..."The only logical thing that went through her mind was that Jaime's words had awakened her, causing her to snap out of her long-held dream. Everything was doomed from the start because this place didn't belong to her.She is not her mother's daughter. She never belonged anywhere. And this house is not even that.Putting on her shoes, she turned toward the door and cl
All thoughts of Vivian cheating disappeared from his mind. He pushed his way through the dense crowd, trying not to go crazy or imagine the worst. The closer he got to the front, the more he began to see red flames in the windows of the apartments, panic taking over him. Jaime watched the crowd scream as one of the windows broke and fell from the fire.Panicked, he grabbed someone in front of him. "What's happening?"The man explained tremblingly. "The fire started on the fourth floor. Everyone was evacuated but those on the tenth floor and above were trapped."His heart skipped a beat. "No..." He muttered then shouted at the now hysterical building. "No. Vivian."She lives on the twelfth floor. Room 1224. He still remembers. Still remember the first time she brought him up that rainy day, telling him about her younger brother.Vivian... trapped in the fire...Frighteningly pushing his way through the remaining crowd, Jaime rushed forward. Out of nowhere, he was pushed back and stoppe
Aiden - the secretary - bowed to him at the elevator, and walked inside with him. "President Evans has booked lunch with you tomorrow. It's about his daughter, you have to come this time.""Where?" Jaime asked, his flat eyes looking at the silver reflection on the elevator wall."In the same place.""I just need to be on time, right?" Jaime asked."Yes.""Do I have anything on my schedule today? Have you done the report I asked you to do?""Yes, they're on your desk." The man with a slim figure answered. "A new beauty salon just opened. Do you want to go see it first?""Uhm." The elevator opened and they turned into a hallway. Jaime opened the door to his office, stopping when he spotted Luna sitting in a chair next to the break area.Jaime turned to his secretary. "Can you go?"With a nod, Aiden walked out and closed the door. Taking a deep breath, Jaime walked forward and sat across from Luna. President Evans recently mentioned wanting him to remarry."Wazzup?" Jaime asked. "I thoug
"Are you here?" Vivian said, opening the door.Jerry smiled back, holding out a bouquet of flowers. "You can use it to decorate your place.""I wish this was food." Holding the bouquet of flowers, Vivian moved aside to let Jerry in."Have you met Hodja?" Jerry asked, glancing around."I'll come visit this Sunday. You know, I've been quite busy these past few days." Vivian replied, looking for a vase to put flowers in. "I also need to buy something for my niece first. I can't come without anything.""You should call Hodja, and tell him you're back in the country." Jerry picked up a strange pen and observed it.Vivian snorted behind him. "Uhm. Sit down and eat together."He replied. "President Daniel wants us to start as soon as possible.""Really?" Vivian looked at him with a smile."That's right." Jerry nodded. "Looks like we finally have a steady job to do."Vivian smiled, carrying a vase containing beautiful forget-me-nots. "It's beautiful, isn't it?" Preparing the side dishes, she
"Attorney Jerry!" Someone shouted, and a large body stood in front of Jaime.Trembling, Vivian tightened her grip on the wine glass. She couldn't concentrate on the conversation the representative was having with them, all she did was smile and lower her head.A second later, she felt Jerry wrap his arms around her shoulders to comfort her. Putting down his glass of wine, he led her to a more secluded corner."Are you OK?" He's worried.Vivian squeezed his arm, her mind now an echo. "I want to go home. Can we leave?" Her knees were shaking, she felt like she might faint at any moment."Okay. We'll go home." He agreed, took off his jacket to put it on her, and led her out.~~~~~When the tall man left, Vivian and Jerry were gone. Jaime woke up and urgently walked around the ballroom looking for him but to no avail. After half an hour, he gave up when he heard that Jerry had left the party.Frantic, he sped home, threw his jacket on the bed, and tugged violently on his tie."Vivian. Viv