TOGETHER REGARDLESSReid could see through her. He saw the anger, the hatred and the confusion, all emitting through her eyes. The news he had just gotten broke his heart but he doesn't want to believe it was true. He was just going to treat it as words from an angry lady who needs in-depth explanation and love. He stared into her eyes with all the emotions his body was willing to profess. Living without her for the past year had made him realize how deep he was into her and how he couldn't do without her. Those days during the year were a living hell for him. He couldn't get his life together without a day passing when her thought would cross his mind. He hated life and how nothing ever goes his way. He deserted everyone and his work. Liquor became his friend and he gets drunk every single day. His dad had neglected him to be a worthless son who has nothing to offer. His dad wanted him to get married so he could gracefully pass the inheritance all over to him but he had proved to
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GOING BANKRUPTHer legs bobbed up and down, the itch between her thighs left unattended as her eyes narrowed at the bank statement in her hands. It was not satisfying, neither did it look good.Maria could not get over the fact that one of her employees, the manager to be precise, had been stealing funds from her business for the past month. Her business was crumbling and she was watching it because there was nothing she could do. Just the week before, some of the investors had pulled out their assets and the ones left were reluctant on being associated with the business at all. It was almost like her lucky charm had expired.So, it all started on the first Monday of the new year. She came to work that day in a black classy suit and expensive heels to finish off the look. The sun had nothing on her sparkling smile and Maria could've sworn a few guys winked at her from the corners of her eyes. As she entered her office, the panicked look of her assistant came into view and she almost t
IMPROMPTU TRIPShe stared back at green eyes that were way too wise for their age. The lips beneath it lay straight, set in an unimpressed line. Giselle was something else these days. The more Maria stared back at her little sister, the more she realized that the fourteen-year-old was growing fast and would no longer be a little child in a few years. With her auburn hair packed in a messy bun and hands folded on her chest, Giselle almost looked intimidating. Maria however stared her down from her height of 5'6. It wasn't much but at least this was the one sibling she still had the advantage of height over."So you really won't bring home a man any time soon?" Giselle asked again as if the first time didn't do enough emotional damage to Maria. "It's not that easy. When you're my age you'll understand" Maria said choosing to ignore the knot in her chest. A fourteen-year-old couldn't make her feel this way. "A lot of boys ask me to prom, it's the most tedious time of the year honestly.
REID'S DILEMMAREID’ S POVReid knew very well how meticulous his father was but taking away what he’d been trained for all his life was crossing a line. His father was dead serious about the six month deadline but he was going to take it as a joke. “What is it with the Martakis mad brothers threatening to take away their son's inheritance.”“It’s all part of the madness, bro,” Colton chuckled as he passed the glass of whiskey to Reid. After his unpleasant visit with his father, he headed over to Colton's house for a surprise visit. They hadn’t seen each other since the wedding, only calling and texting to check up on each other. “How did you do it?” Reid turned to Colton. “Do what?” “Obey your father. We both know he’s ten times worse than mine.” Colton nodded in agreement with a small chuckle. “I guess I just happened to fall in love at the right time.” Reid snorted. “Still can’t get over the fact that you’re in love and tied down. I thought you’d forever be a playboy.”“Well
THE BANE OF HER EXISTENCEMaria's skin glistened under the sun as she stepped out of the airport to look for a cab. She was dressed in a turtleneck grey top and plain black jeans. Thankfully, it was a sunny day and she didn't have to worry about rain or warding off the cold. Her small black box stood beside her and her hair was packed in a bun."Cab," She called as soon as one passed by, and as expected it came to a halt."What's the address?" the cab man asked, leaning forward a little to get a good look at her. He was rather old, with worry lines on his forehead. However, he smiled warmly at her.Maria fumbled with her purse as she struggled to bring out her phone to show him the address that Athina had texted her the previous day. She almost grumbled when the purse slipped from her hand, clumsiness had always been a thing in her life contrasting with how calm and collected she looked. As soon as she was able to get her phone out of the purse, she unlocked it and showed it to the pa
TAKEOVER STRATEGYReid didn’t have many friends growing up with the strict parenting he had and it stuck with him. The only person he could call a friend was Colton and gone were those days they spent their free time together visiting various bars and clubs. His mother being absent was one of the main reasons his father was hard on him. The iron fist training he had as a child molded him into the man he had become.For a child, he was too busy to make friends or hang out with his friends. He was either dealing with academics, athletics, or art. Mr. Martakis believed in versatility and gave his son the option to do whatever he wanted as long as he was the best at it. Fortunately, his son followed in his path.Colton who was like his brother and only friend had become such a bore that getting him to tag along to the club was a struggle. He was either running home to meet his wife or choosing to stay home.Reid thought of how nice it must be to have someone waiting at home. Someone wai
BUSINESS PROPOSAL"So, you guys are pretty chummy with Reid" Maria chuckled nervously as soon as she and Athina stepped into the kitchen. She felt like her chest was loosened and her breaths came out better. That male had a way of sucking up all the air in the room."What do you mean?" Athina guffawed, bending forward to rest her hands on her knees at how hard she laughed. "He's my inlaw Minnie, of course we're chummy with him. But you wouldn't mind though, would you" Athina straightened and narrowed her eyes mischievously at her best friend. Maria's cheeks heat up and she glanced away."Of course. It's none of my business" Maria bit out silently plotting how to repay Athina."There's absolutely nothing between you guys, is there?" Athina asked further, cocking an eyebrow at Maria. There was never a time when teasing Maria wasn't fun, she just made it so easy."Nothing but irritation. In fact! I'm repulsed by that proud inlaw of yours. Now please, let's just make something to eat, I'm