Eggust’s Pov "The company is not going downhill. I am in full control and nothing is taking my attention." I snapped at Ezekiel. It wasn't really his fault as he was just relaying my father's message but I couldn't help it. My father was in Manchester trying his best to drive me crazy. I raked a hand through my hair, struggling to control my anger and frustration. Of all the places on this earth, what was he doing here at the same time I was here? Someone must have given him some kind of information because... “If he thinks I’m not handling things well, then he could take over the company, I don’t care anymore. I just want to be with Juss and our child.” “Boss, you do know your father wants the best for you, you’re his only child, parents worry like that. If you had just talked to him on the phone, he wouldn’t have come to Manchester.” Ezekiel intoned. “You know how father gets, once you entertain his stalking, he just doesn’t stop.” “I know, Sir. You just need
Juss’s POV I kicked the door to the dressing room shut the second Eggust left. How dare he? Ezekiel arrived some minutes later, just as Eggust said he would. Did he really make plans for everything? “Miss Indigo, I am here to attend to your—“ “I want to go home, Ezekiel.” “I thought you were supposed to be shopping until the boss comes back?” I rolled my eyes at him, as our gaze met. “I want to go home, your boss can save his orders for his employees.” “Very well, ma’am. I’ll take you home, if that’s what you want.” I sat in silence as Ezekiel drove me home. I caught him glancing at me occasionally, through the rear view mirror. “Ezekiel, if you have something to say, just say it. I really do not appreciate people staring at me, you know?” “I’m sorry ma’am. I just want to urge you not to worry, the boss has taken care of everything. He wants you to be happy and he’s doing everything to ensure that you are.” I gave him a brief nod before staring out the
Juss’ Pov "Think you can run?" Marco whispered in my ear, making my skin crawl. “Marco, I don’t have the time for your shenanigans. Can you leave now?” “You think I will leave you just like that, when I know you’re carrying my own child?” He scoffed. “Marco, can you just leave?” I tried to pull away, but he pulled me even closer. “How did you even get past security? Who gave you my address? What more do you want from me?” I heard the door open and shut and I didn't have to look to know it was Eggust. Fate had a thing against me. I knew what Eggust would assume he'd seen when he walked in though it wasn't close to the truth, but I was in a load of trouble. Suppressing the urge to roll my eyes at the cliché situation, I pushed Marco away from me. Eggust didn't even acknowledge Marco. He trained his eyes on me, practically breathing fire. "I'm not the father of your child?" he demanded in a misleadingly calm voice. Oh boy! So he had heard that part too. I cou
Eggust Pov Juss' little announcement left a silence so loud, it was unsettling. I felt all the emotions at once, I couldn’t tell which one was dominant. She loved me! She just said she loved me! I had never imagined a time in my life would come when Juss would admit to me that she loved me, in a way that isn’t platonic. Of course I had dreamt about it, but I never thought it would become a reality. I had always wanted to be with Juss, regardless of her feelings for me. But knowing that she had some for me, was a plus. The surprise I felt quickly gave way to joy and a bubbly sweet feeling formed in my heart. The feeling spread throughout my body, filling every pore and cell. I looked at Juss and found her frozen in shock. Her announcement seemed to have shocked her too that she hiccuped. Well, that was no surprise. I guess she had been denying her feelings for me for such a long time that even though it bit her on the nose, she wouldn't recognize or accept it.
Eggust’s Pov "How long is it going to take?" I asked Ezekiel with barely controlled anger. I wasn't mad at him, of course. I was mad at the bastard who had the audacity to stalk Juss and send her those creepy messages. I was also discontented with the fact that the investigation wasn't going fast enough. I wanted to find the culprit as soon as possible and I was not going to hand him over to the police. This person was obviously one of those women I had hooked up with that ended up being obsessed with me. I mean, everyone I ever hooked up with ended up becoming obsessed with me, so it was difficult to tell which one was responsible for stalking Juss. Plus she had to be either smart or very rich, that my team have not been able to find her. I dropped a list of all the girls I had hooked up with, just as Ezekiel instructed. They weren’t many, and I had a good memory as well. “Vanessa, Olivia, Katherine, Mia, Laila and Courtney.” Ezekiel r
Hera’s Pov Marco was running late for our meeting. Again! His nonchalant attitude was beginning to irritate me. He needed the money more than I did, why wasn’t he fighting for it? I called him a couple of times, the phone kept ringing, but he didn’t answer the call. I even texted him to confirm if he was still coming, he didn’t reply the text message as well. I was getting impatient, I couldn’t stalk Eggust’s bitch freely anymore because for some reason, Eggust updated his security protocol. But I couldn’t give up on my plan either, I didn’t come this far to quit. It was just his first mission and he still hadn’t said a word about it. Whenever I asked, he insisted on seeing me in person first. This was the second time I was fixing a meeting for us. The first time, he didn’t show up and this time, he was already fifteen minutes late. Isla’s call came through while I was waiting for Marco at the bar. I ignored her calls at first, I don’t want my line to
Hera’s Pov I woke up all giggly this morning. Looking forward to executing my next plan. It was one which I knew wouldn’t fail. The sun seemed brighter and even my cousin’s moderate apartment seemed like a five-star hotel to me. After the incident with her mum, which I apparently caused, Mia decided to get her own apartment. She moved out of her mum’s and it was only logical for me to follow her. I was getting tired of my aunt. I still hadn’t gotten a job after stopping the one at the hospital, for no reason, not like I tried to look for another one, either way, she’d been nagging me about it. So the best bet was to move out with Mia. I couldn't believe my luck! Just when I started cursing my stars and wallowing in self-pity, a bag of gold fell right into my lap. I really needed to learn how to be patient sometimes. But first things first; I needed to tell Eggust's mother about the baby, and in order to do that, I need proof. Not just a photo of Juss a
Juss Pov It’d been one week since my scan, which also happened to be the day I asked Eggust to move in with me. The recent events that were taking place in our lives made me realize there was no point holding back. I loved Eggust and he loved me as well, so instead of living in the shadows, as I had done for the most of my life, I decided to enjoy every moment with him. He was hesitant at first, and suggested we move to his house in Manchester which was much bigger than mine. But I made him see reasons why it was better to move into my apartment. Plus we were trying to keep a low profile relationship, so moving him with him instead would jeopardize that. I was getting used to always having him around me. When I wake up, at the breakfast table, at the dinner table, bathroom, everywhere. It began to feel more like home with him around. I admit I have never been this happy in my entire life. "I think I want ice-cream." I said to Eggust, as I couldn’t hold it in any lon