The following day, Gerald paced back and forth outside the Hamilton residence. He had to talk to Desiree, and he had no choice but to wait for her here. He didn't know how her parents would react if he went inside, and he didn't want to risk it either.“Good morning, Alan.” Desiree greeted the secur
“I thought you and Kennedy were together, so when I found out that he was married, I assumed he was making a fool of you. That's why I came to your office—because I couldn't allow it. I didn't know that he's the husband of your cousin, Marlene. Damian just told me last night. I'm sorry about the thi
“I have an appointment with your boss.” Gerald said as he stared down at Desiree's secretary.She looked up at him, her face hard as she opened her mouth. He could see that she wanted to say something, probably comment about how he barged in yesterday without permission.The look Gerald gave her at
It was all going well until one guy decided he had what it takes. He took her by surprise by grinding her from behind. Desiree instantly whirled around to face him.“Don't do that again." She warned but kept her smile intact.“Sorry." The guy said, looking anything but sorry. He sounded a bit drunk.
Gerald and his best friends had met up in the VIP section of the Chase Club earlier that evening."You should've seen her. She was so cold. She treated me like I was nothing but a business partner." Gerald chucked down some cold beer from his bottle and continued grouching to his best friends."And
Suddenly, she said something to the guy and left the dancefloor to head to the restroom area. A satisfied smile fell on the guy's face as he also left the dancefloor and followed Desiree.Gerald froze. So did Rafael and Damian as they looked at each other."Don't you dare follow them." Rafael warned
It felt like time had frozen as they stared into each other's eyes. Then, Gerald's eyes moved lower, lingering on her lips, back to her eyes, then back to her lips, his face inching even closer.Was he going to kiss her?Desiree couldn't feel herself breathe; her heart pounded inside her chest. No,
"Good morning, Mum. Good morning, Dad," Desiree greeted her parents cheerfully as she kissed them both on the cheeks before taking her seat at the dining table.Her mother responded to the greeting in an equally cheerful way, but her father's expression remained grim.Desiree sighed. She didn't even