Eric's POVWe had to use whatever means necessary to catch George on our way to the coronation.Suddenly, we received a call from an unknown number.I picked it up and put it on speaker.“Hello.”“Hello, this is Fin De-royal,” he said.I could sense the uneasiness and fear in his voice.“Fin, you’re the little brother of Cloud and George, right?”“Y-yes.”Cloud couldn’t believe his ears. His eyes widened. He was angry and fired up.He would have smashed his brother’s face if he was in front of him.Diana tapped him on the shoulder, signaling him to calm down.“What do you want?” I continued to ask.“Are you with Cloud?”“No,” I answered without thinking. I knew it was a trick question, but I had nothing to lose.“Where is he then?”“Do you plan on asking me questions about your brother, or will you tell me why you are calling?”He was silent for a moment. “I want to help bring down George. He is not fit for the company,” he muttered.“Oh, why call me when you can just call your brother
Eric’s POVBeing with Phoebe , was enjoy I couldn’t explain with just words.I had to admit, I was getting addicted to her. After solving the murder case, Diana and her team made arrangements to leave George in the hands of the New York Police department.We all met at my my resort for our final gathering. Diana led the meeting. “Thanks guys for all your help in solving this case, I am glad I called for your help” she said.“No need,” Philip said with a smile. It was obvious he had feelings for Diana.Why did he marry Racheal in the first place? I wondered.“Fortunately everyone came out unharmed,” Diana praised. She turned to Phoebe. “Thank you Phoebe, for your loyalty and trust,”Phoebe smiled at her. I couldn’t more prouder to the boyfriend such an amazing woman, I said to myself.Unbeknownst to me I was being watched. “Don’t make it too obvious you have fallen for her, it’s disgusting”Cloud pointed out. I glared at him. He wasn’t alone , Vannessa and Fin tagged along. “Do you
Eric’s POV I couldn’t hold it anymore. A little touch from Phoebe can make me hard. I noticed how shy and fluttered she was as she stared into my eyes. I pretended to be upset in order to see how she would react. It was so cute to see her fumble and try to please me. I took advantage of that and asked her for a kiss. She gave me a perk mot a kiss. I thought it was cute and sweet. But a man who was head over heels for her, I couldn’t just take a peek as a kiss. I pulled her closer, cupped her cheeks and deepened the kiss. I forced my tongue in her mouth and danced along with hers. Her face all red. She was beautiful all fluttered and red. I broke away for us to breathe. “You cheated” almost out of breath Phoebe muttered. “Can’t I?” “Come with me” “Where to” “Hmmm, somewhere magical” She chuckled. She claimed she had lot of scares but I don’t see any. I walked her inside bed room. We sat on the bed and felt buterflies in my stomach. Whenever i am wi
Phoebe’s POV We arrived earlier than expected. Maybe I was still nervous. Eric being the gentle, held my hand throughout the drive. We arrived at a big house , with lot of flowered decorated in front it. It was beautiful and magical. I couldn’t believe my eyes. I glanced at Eric. Still holding my hand, he smiled. “I know I am handsome, you can limit the stare,” “Hey” I yelled. He chuckled. “I meant What i said earlier. They are not as scary as you may think” he convinced me. Andrew parked the car and took the lead. There was gigantic gate protecting the beautiful house. You needed a security check before entering. I was in doubt, why we hand to get out of the car before seeing the guards. “My family are pretty secretive. You need to crack open their shells before you can get your hands on them.” Eric explained with a chuckled. I didn’t understand a word he hand just spoken. What the hell was he saying?” Andrew came back, He informed Eric on what he had discussed with
The Li Residence Mr. Li was angry with Racheal for agreeing to divorce Philip. He was very disappointed in her. For the first time, Mr. Li raised his hand to strike her, but his wife intervened. Speaking in Chinese: "Don’t, she is still your daughter," Mrs. Li said. "Don’t defend her, she is a failure just like her brother." Racheal lowered her head, feeling as disappointed in herself as her father was in her. She knew she had failed her father and family. She blamed herself for being soft and gentle towards her enemies. Suddenly, she knelt before her father. Her brother and mother looked on, surprised by her reaction. "Father, I know I let my guard down and allowed my enemies to thrive over me. But I promise, no one makes a fool out of the Li family. I will make them pay for the humiliation they have put me through. I swear on everything I hold dear." With determination in her eyes, she vowed to make her enemies pay. Her father smiled, proud of his daughter once again. He b
Cape Coast, GhanaBang, bangA woman in her mid-fifties kept banging on a door trying to wake up the person inside " Phoebe I am coming inside now", she stated angrily.She entered and her angry face quickly changed into a smile as she looked at the person sleeping so quietly like a sleeping beauty, it didn't last long as she turned to look around and saw how messy the place was, her anger resurfaces." And here I thought she said she had a meeting today" she whispered to herself as she got closer to the bed, she sighs and pulls her long sleeves up and slowly grabbed the pillow under Phoebe's head and held it up.boom!!Straight to her back and yelled, " Get up you sleepy head, you said you have a meeting today”“Ouch!!, What the…!! , Phoebe stopped mid-way as she realized who was standing in front of her, she quickly positioned herself and yawn. " Maa why did you wake me up so violently I needed the sleep" her mother scowled at her" Do you know what time it is? Huh, and I was thinkin
New York, 1999" Eric, Eric, please come down we would be late for your grandparent's wedding anniversary". A woman called out. " Coming mum" Eric answered. A ten-year-old Eric climbs down wearing a green striped shirt with a black sweat coat and black trousers with a green Fanny bag to match it."Mum, do we have to go? It's snowing heavily out there and besides, you guys are just going to have your so-called meetings and blah blah"."No we are not staying, most importantly they are my parents and your grandparents. They want to see us, so wipe that 'I don't wanna go face' because there is nothing that is going to stop us from going" A male voice declared."Dad but" .. Eric said in a teary voice" No buts and I am not buying that look so help your mother get the suitcases in the car". His father said in a definite voice. He lowered his gaze and responded, "Yes Dad".He went to help his mother with the suitcases to be placed in the car boot, but due to the heavy snow, the snowflakes coul
A week flew by as both Phoebe and Eric prepare to enter a new direction in their lives.Phoebe who had to say her goodbyes to her mother and little brother found it difficult since she wasn't fully sure of her decision to leave them behind, three days into her trip, her boss made an arrangement for her to leave for New York, and meet the other recruits before they leave for Singapore.She gathered everything she would need for her trip; it would be her first time on a plane. It has always been her dream to be on a plane and fly across the world and finally, her dream had come true.She never thought achieving her dream would distance her from her family. The reality was far more different than her dream.Kotoka Airport- GhanaFinally, it was time for her to leave for New York, her mother, brother, and two best friends came to see her off. She wasn't the only one leaving, there were a few working colleagues with her and also her boss but they distanced themselves to give her private mom