CHAPTER FIFTY-TWO*to make her plan a reality, she must be prepared to challenge her father*"Ahem!" His voice snapped her out of her reverie.Blinking out of her semi-daze, she gave him an apologetic look and forced a smile.Welcome back to reality Janice! The words in your head sounded better but you're still gaping like a fish! Start talking already idiot! Take it gradually for fuck's sake! She mentally reprimanded herself yet again.Her father's arms were still folded across his chest, waiting impatiently.She sighed and cleared her throat, locking hazel eyes to hazel eyes."Like I said, I will be going with my best friend, Hannah. And as for safety reasons, would you rather I hire a bodyguard? Or... Which would you suggest?"She asked faintly. Not sure where this question will lead but she's prepared to go all the way and have this conversation finalised already so that she can officially commence her travel arrangements.He raised his eyebrows at her question as if she had said
CHAPTER FIFTY-THREE*plans gone wrong?*"...And if you still don't approve, I will handle the expenses myself." Her very words echoed in her mind after they came out. Hold up, girl! If my memory serves me right, the agent was saying that all travel expenses, including feeding expenses and others, cost about 200,000 dollars! What the heck!!!! How does she plan to raise such an amount within a short time?And she has a big fashion runway show to prepare for, she simply can't whisk such an amount of money away right now for the sake of taking a break. Besides, It was Dad that brought up the whole idea of a vacation, not her. So naturally, he should pay for it. But that depends on his approval, which she's still struggling to get.Her heart picked up a bit as she waited for his response. Her breaths came out in short pants as we locked gazes. His forehead was crinkled with exasperation but she can't quite explain the unspoken meaning of the dark shade of his once bright hazel eyes. Sa
CHAPTER FIFTY-FOUR*Is this a YES?!*"You will be hiring a guard? Where? Who?" he nearly barked, causing her to startle.For reasons best known to him, he doesn't like the sound of that. But why? She thought hiring a guard was the appropriate thing to do in this situation and yet he looked surprised and displeased.She swallowed thickly. Just tell him about Drake already! She thought.She pressed her lips tightly together.Here goes nothing.She exhaled deeply."I will be hiring Drake Hughen as my personal bodyguard." She announced, tipping her head challengingly. I will not give any room for objections. I've made up my mind already. I am in control of this situation. I am in control of my life. She assured herself internally.His adam apple bobbed in his throat frantically.He wheezed, eyebrows shooting up."Drake as your bodyguard?! Are you serious?"She nodded. Of course, she is! She had everything planned out, a vacation with Drake will be the best thing ever. But this isn't
CHAPTER FIFTY-FIVE*Her Safe Haven*He almost choked on his drink.Wait let me take that back.He actually choked on his drink.He clamped a hand over his mouth, roaring with a cough that the whites of his eyes turned pink.Alarmed, Janice sprung up from her seat and ran to his side."Are you alright Dad?!" She wrapped her hands around his elderly shoulders."Let me get you water, immediately!" He shook his head slowly, gripping her arm. "No, it's fine. My wine will do the trick.""Are you sure? It is not good for your health, Dad. Let me get you some warm water. Hold on.", unsure, she insisted.He sighed in resignation. She smiled at him and rubbed his shoulders soothingly. " I will be back in a jiffy." She retreated to the kitchen and he could hear the tap starts running.In a short time, she returned with a glass of water and handed it to him. He grasped the glass of water gently and raised it to his lips, taking a sip at first and finishing it with a gulp. He let out a deep A
CHAPTER FIFTY-SIX*Hannah Spikes*MegaBlaze Advertising Company Limited is the leading company in the advertising industry. The building of the company was a sleek spire of gleaming sapphire that pierced the clouds located in the bubbling city of central London.A taxi cab pulled up in the crib in front of the company's building. A tall lady clad in a simple sheath dress and pump heels slide out of the taxi cab, a bag clutched in her hands as she hurriedly pushed through the revolving glass door into the lobby. The receptionist, a red-haired lady with big black eyes staring at her as she briskly walked in, smiled at her pleasantly."Good Morning, Miss Spikes!", she greeted warmly as her hands were ghosting on the computer keyboard keys."Hello there, Eva. Is the Boss already in?" She asked, leaning her hand on the desk. Probably to steady her throbbing legs from the little marathon she did a few minutes ago.If the boss is in the office, then she's so screwed! He had phoned her yeste
CHAPTER FIFTY-SEVEN*An afterlife where your sexual fantasies are fulfilled to the very letter*Mr Cross Hopkins, her boss and executive director of the leading and most distinguished advertising company in London and abroad. He's extremely charming, sophisticated, suave of course and a philanderer plus he has this carefree attitude. Are all Americans like this? Because he's so good at it. So good at sweeping her woman off her feet at the slightest touch in the right places. Even his piercing stares can send you into the afterlife if you're not careful. Don't get me wrong. I don't mean it literally. What I meant was An afterlife where your sexual fantasies are fulfilled to the very letter. He's a man of his game. And she has no intention of taking part in his senseless games.Cross was a man who rarely looked anything less than absolutely gorgeous on any day of his life.There he was, lounging majestically on the leather chair, his long muscular legs crossed together, propping them
CHAPTER FIFTY-EIGHT*I want you, Hannah*"I want you, Hannah." His voice was low and guttural.The silkiness of his handsome voice left her breathless and devoid of thought.She swallowed hard as her breathing became ragged, and her chest was heaving in rhythm to his own.Janice may be right. Her body wants this man but her heart doesn't. What a contradiction in one body, the two fighting for dominance. Which will take over? Her body or her heart? Or her brain even?"Let me have you, Hannah and I will let you off the hook, I swear. You will not lose your job. Just let me fuck you. Anything you want, I will give you. Just name it." He said against her hair as he kissed her neck softly, sending shockwaves bolting through every fibre of her being. She gasped softly and swallowed again.Think idiot! He's trying to blackmail you.She will have to push him away if she wants to think properly. His every touch and kiss is adversely affecting her thinking faculty. But a part of her doesn't w
CHAPTER FIFTY-NINE*He has been stalking her?! * "And I knew you have been lying to me, Hannah. I have evidence." He rasped in her ears, causing her to gasp.What does he know? What evidence? Or could it be he has been stalking her?What could he possibly be getting at here? Her mind was running in a spiral of anxious thoughts. She was jumbled.She managed to croak out, "what are you talking about?"He chuckled as he returned to his seat and slumped into it, releasing a deep sigh.She swallowed thickly as she stood watching him. "The last time I begrudgingly gave you an off day what did you tell me?" He quizzed, his eyes piercing hers as he clasped both of his hands on his desk.She gulped. What is he trying to get at here? She licked her lips before she responded. "I told you that my mother was ill. Why did you ask?" She shrugged.He chuckled as a sly smile tugged at the corner of his lips."I ask again, Hannah, do you take me as a fool? Do you think I would believe you? Why di