"Let's call it a night, shall we? Besides I will like to know your more about your home," Priscilla said as she broke contact with Matteo."Out of curiosity or necessity?" Matteo asked suspiciously. He may have relinquished himself to her lead but he was still cautious of what she was capable of."Both, and we need to start packing for the family get together, it's sooner than you think," Priscilla responded. She gave him a knowing smile. With Priscilla, Matteo could never be sure if he could fully trust her or not. She was a living mystery. One move in the wrong direction and everything could get ruined. At the same time, the right move could get him everything he wanted. She had that much influence as well as power in her hands. She was a strong woman."I am not looking forward to this," Matteo grumbled as he grudgingly got up from his office couch.He picked up his coat and car keys then linked arms with Priscilla as they exited the office. With the exception of a few cleaning st
Diana was silently fuming as the two women walked away from her and Nicholas. She was so mad at their audacity and how ridiculously unfair the whole thing was. She did not dispute the business acumen the slutty sisters possessed, she questioned their diligence and why their father helplessly indulged them."That was an experience I never thought I would ever have had," Nick quipped as he watched the women go in disbelief."Trust me. That makes two of us," Diana responded in turn.Nick turned to fully face her as he looked at her with a mixture of suspicion and curiosity. Diana hoped she hadn't indirectly revealed her secrets during her banter with the ladies."Are you okay? You seemed quite angry throughout the conversation. Well if you can call whatever that was a conversation," Nick politely asked."They just got in the way of the contract! So yes I am upset," Diana exclaimed. She was tired all of a sudden and couldn't wait to go home."Oh. Don't let that get to you, it happens in o
Diana woke up feeling like a princess. She stretched her limbs and yawned happily. It was like for the first time in three years she actually had a good night sleep. She didn't have the cliché dreams of Nicholas as prince charming. That will be ridiculous but she would not mind that happening to her.She did not want to rush into anything with Nicholas lest her future coworkers start to talk and then words may get to Matteo. She had to play this game wisely. Diana's time and living with Maria had helped improve her wardrobe lifestyle and cosmetics.She started her morning routine by breathing slowly in and out three times because it helped take away her anxiety and nervousness. The time was six fifteen am, so she had some time to spare. She slowly surveyed the Maria's apartment to give herself a sense of direction in her life.Upon walking into the condo, one is immediately struck by the clean, minimalist aesthetic of the space. The walls are painted a soft, pale gray color, which cre
Priscilla had never felt so humiliated in her life. Sure, she had done her fair share of humiliating her enemies and sometimes friends but never had she been at the receiving end of it. She could not believe that Matteo would ever ask her to leave.It had been quite late when they had the spat and she had watched him drive away leaving her alone in the dark and empty street. She had to admit that she did not see this coming, but deep down she knew it was for the best. She grudgingly waited for her Uber, tapping her foot impatiently and contemplating what the future would hold. She was quiet through out the ride and would occasionally ignore the driver, lost in her thoughts. As they approached the mansion, she took a deep breath and prepared to face her uncertain future with Matteo. The grand entrance door opened and Priscilla stood at the threshold, waiting for her. Priscilla Randall's Victorian Era mansion is a striking sight. The grand stone structure rises majestically from the
Matteo already had a premonition that his home was going to be a lot more silent until he figured out what to do about his failing marriage. He tried so much to keep Priscilla out of his mind as he tried to sleep.He readily admitted that he that had foolishly believed that his wife would be at home waiting for her but he had been met with the same old dreaded emptiness and coldness that greeted him in her absence.Matteo's once fulfilled and happy life had turned into an empty, cold and lonely existence. He was completely consumed by the sense of isolation and heartache that had come with the end of his marriage. Once upon a time, he had shared his life with Diana, building a home, and a legacy. But now, all that he had with her seemed like a distant memory, and he is left feeling hollow and exposed.For the past few mornings, he would awake feeling the same sense of emptiness, and the hard reality of his current situation would hit him like a ton of bricks. He missed the sound of Di
Diana and Nicholas had been sitting next to each other on the private jet for the last few hours but hadn't spoken much. They had both been busy working on their laptops and had hardly taken their eyes off the screen.But as the plane began its descent and the seatbelt signs came on, Nicholas turned to Diana."So, how are you finding the job so far?" he asked.Diana looked up from her laptop and smiled at him. "It's been great," she replied. "The team has been really welcoming, and I'm enjoying the work. How about you?"Nicholas grinned. "Same here," he said. "It's good to be working on something new and exciting."They chatted for a few more minutes about their work and their backgrounds, and Diana couldn't help but notice how easy it was to talk to Nicholas. He was friendly and engaging, and there was a warmth about him that made her feel at ease.As they landed and made their way to the headquarters, they continued to chat and joke, and Diana began to feel like she had made a new f
Maria was beginning to suspect Chad because he had been exceptionally distracted anytime they got together. He was either looking around and fidgeting nervously, or peering at his phone like he was expecting a call any moment from now."Is every thing okay?You look troubled," She noticed as they hung out at a Cafe last night. She had dressed a bit casual because she was comfortable around him."It's this business deal I am hoping to close, y'know, yacht stuff," Chad had answered trying to sound relaxed."And this deal is why you're having a nervous breakdown?" Maria asked, all confused."Well, it kind of involves a lot money, so yeah I am having a mental break down," Chad responded, trying to hold back his anger.It was the first time Maria had seen him upset. Chad always seemed to be in tune with his emotions. She decided to drop the issue.Maria wanted to give him some space and time to process his thoughts. She knew that pushing him further could only make things worse."It will be
Chad Stanley had a gambling problem and had lost all his savings and was deep in debt. He decided to seek help from a support group for compulsive gamblers. But he left after a while, they could not help and he knew it.He had been avoiding Maria , his girlfriend, which he knew would only bring trouble. He didn't want to bring her into his life. He had inadvertently upset her during their date at the city Cafe. He apologized, but she remained distant.He had tried to hide his failings from his colleagues at work, but rumors were starting to circulate.Chad Stanley sat nervously in his office, his fingers drumming a quick rhythm on the edge of his mahogany desk. His business deals had been falling through left and right, and he knew he was close to going under. He had managed to keep up appearances so far, but he knew it was only a matter of time before his investors caught on.He picked up his phone and dialed his go-to man, John."Hey John, it's Chad. How's everything going?""Good,