...I was reading my son one of his favourite interesting storybooks when a knock came in. I could already guess who it was as she opened the door and offered herself in."Daphne. Is something the matter? You're all dressed up." I asked, staring at her simple but gorgeous ponytail hairstyle.She nodded, patting Miguel's curly hair. "Unfortunately yes, Phie. I'm going back home but as the saying goes... It's all for the best."I placed Miguel on the bed, locking eyes with her. "Of course it should be but I still can't help it. Can't you stay longer with us? I will miss your company. Miguel will definitely miss his best aunt." I said with pitiful eyes, clinging to her.Daphne smiled. "Come on, Phie. You're being melodramatic. I wish I could but something important popped up in school. I'm the class president so I definitely should be there. I'm sorry."I said nothing. "It's not the end of the world. We'll see each other, again. I promise." She said, leaning over and pulling me into a
...My body trembled at the mere sight of him. My heartbeat accelerates, and a cold chill runs through my spine. I dropped to my knees as soon as he was gone, picking up the broken glass shards on the floor. My mind was all over the place when I got a sharp cut on my pinky, the sting of it called back my attention.Lorenzo fell on the floor next to me, immediately bringing my finger to his parted lips as he licked off the blood. "What were you thinking of?! You should've paid more attention to yourself." He shunned me, frowning. I couldn't keep eye contact as I stared at his concerned face. Where will I start? What if he doesn't understand? What if these sudden disastrous, unforeseen circumstances bring a gap in their relationship? These deep-seated thoughts were clouding my mind as I jerked off my arm, instantly getting up on my feet."I'm alright," I said, forcing a smile. "I will clean this up," I said and wanted to race toward the kitchen when he held my arm."I will do it." He
...Lorenzo has branched at the mall earlier to pick up a brand new cellphone for his wife on his way back from the office. He knew she'd been lacking one since the incident. He parked his car, came down and saw one of the guards approaching him. He'd bowed respectfully at Lorenzo."Did something happen while I was gone?" He asked in his usual tone."No boss.""Good." As Lorenzo wanted to walk inside, Arrow remembered almost immediately. "Apart from one curly-haired sir dropping by today... Nothing else transpired in your absence.""What curly-haired man?" Lorenzo asked."He was here the other day as well. Handsome. About your height and apparently in his late 30's I suppose." Arrow responded, touching his jaw.Lorenzo knew immediately who he was referring to. "Atkins. That sly man came here again! Now listen, never you allow him inside my compound again. Read my lips." He warned.Arrow adjusted his position, giving him a military salute. "Roger that, boss. I'm sorry, boss. It won'
...The Senator left a message for his two friends, Fraghanan and Thurlow to meet him in his place. That it was urgent. Several minutes later, Thurlow came first, making himself comfortable on the chair. Although he couldn't help but be nervous with the sudden call."I got your message Deucalion. Hope all is well?" He asked."You'd find out soon enough." He was still saying when Fraghanan joined them as well. As soon as he saw Thurlow, he hissed, rolling his big eyes as he leaned against the doorway, crossing his arms."What is he doing here, Deucalion?" He asked.Deu gulped hard on his drink, effortlessly dropping the glass as he offered him a seat. "There's no time for such enmity, now. It isn't why I wanted your presence. Please, let's put up with each other and hear me out, first. Huh?" He said in a calm, collected tone unlike minutes before."I..." Fraghanan who wanted to frankly refuse held himself back, uncrossing his arms. "So let's hear it then. And before you ask... I pref
...Atkins had been tailing Thurlow's car, and as soon as the man stepped out of his car, he followed suit, discreetly. What he was confused about was the reason why a businessman like him would prefer to do business in such an isolated, creepy joint. A place where someone could easily go missing. Thurlow sighted Mr. Blackbell from afar and smiled, inwardly."Mr. Blackwell, please have a seat." Thurlow offered. Blackwell drew back a chair and sat down. He signalled his men to wait outside for privacy purposes. Thurlow did the same and when they were all gone only the guard holding onto his briefcase remained. Atkins was already disappointed since the atmosphere seemed promising. He almost wanted to back down but he'd already come so far. He found a good location and started videoing them. "Mr. Thurlow. You never told me the reason for this meeting. However, I've got to point out to you that if it's still about my old site then you should know it's all history. I haven't changed
... Lorenzo was lying on the bed, my head was on his bare chest as my hand caressed his toned abs. "Sweetheart." He said."I'm here. What's wrong?" I asked, raising my head, I locked eyes with him, waiting for a response.He entangled his fingers around my hair, rubbing it back and forth against my curled locks. "Something seems off for some reason," he said."Why do you say so?" I asked."It's regarding Atkins. I mean the supposed days he gave to hear from me have run out but still no word from him. That's unlike my brother. Why hasn't he retaliated? I'm anxious. It's been apparently three days since he told me to abdicate my position in the company... So why is he so calm?" He asked.I understood his concerns. "It's nothing to worry about. If you ask me, I'd say it means that everything is under control. Perhaps, he'd finally come to understand that fighting his own blood over some company rights wasn't worth the hassle and had given up. Isn't that good news if you ask me?" I sai
SOPHIE. I sat alone in my bedroom, staring out the window into the dark night sky. The room was dimly lit, with only the faint glow of a streetlamp shining through the window, casting a soft light over my face. I sat there for what felt like hours, lost in thought and staring up at the stars. Three days ago, my ex-boyfriend Parker had come to beg for forgiveness, but I couldn't bring myself to forgive him, not after he had cheated on me for the second time. The memory of catching him in the act was still fresh in my mind. I had come home early from work to surprise him, only to find him in bed with another woman. Turns out that he has a wife and a child that I never knew about, and he had been using me. Playing me. The betrayal was devastating, and I knew that our two-year relationship was officially over. I was left to raise our child on my own. Tears threatened to spill over as I thought about my current situation. I was 23 years old, pregnant and alone. The weight of my future
SOPHIE More than a year later….I walked into the production company, my heart heavy with uncertainty. I had been working in the R&B department for the past year, trying to save enough money to relocate to Holland and start a new life for myself and my son, Miguel. I had a special talent for discovering new talents and my boss, Alex, had recently promoted me to a supervisor position.But the time had come for me to leave and I wasn't sure how Alex would take the news. I also had another reason for relocating, to find my father who I had recently found out was alive and not dead like my mother had made me believe all these years.I found Alex sitting at his desk, staring at his computer screen with a frown. He didn't seem to notice me enter, so I waited patiently for him to finish his phone call. As I stood there, I couldn't help but feel a twinge of sadness. Alex had been a good boss to me, always understanding and supportive of my situation.The office was dimly lit, with a few fluor