The early morning sun rose steadily, shedding its beams across to my weary eyes. I gently opened them up and stretched lazily, yawning tiredly while I turned my head to my side. Bernard wasn't there. 'But where could he be?’ My heart missed a beat. My head spinned and I felt heavy blocks pushing their weight against it. I cleared the sleep off my eyes and stared around the room, expecting I would find him somewhere close by, but I didn't. I became worried. “Ben!” I called out his name but there was still no response. I stood up anxiously and headed into the bathroom to check if perhaps he'd be there, but I still didn't find him. My heart pounded hard in my chest. ‘Where could he be now? What the hell is going on?’ The fear of being abandoned seized me. I stepped out of the room hastily, as though chased by a monster and went to the next room, his study, to search for him. The study was empty and dumb. “Bernard!” My throaty voice pierce into thin air. “Where are you?”
Welcoming my first child brought me more joy than I expected. I beamed with smiles as I cuddle him dearly in my arms and reminisce about my past and how serendipity smiled at me. Bernard was now a happy father. I'm so glad and thankful for bringing my child into this world. He was my joy giver and now my joy was complete. The living room was flooded with family and friends, who came around to send greetings and gifts to the new baby. Becky came along with Davis, smiling at each other all the time. I suspected something going on between the two of them, but confirmed my thoughts when I spotted the diamond engagement ring in her finger. “You're engaged?” My popped, as I stared at the beautiful ring in her middle finger. “Of course, I am,” she returned the smile, flaunting her ringed finger in the air. “Wow! Congratulations to you!” I cheered. “Thank you. You too, Alice! You're now a mother,” she replied heartily. “Where’s your fiancé?” I asked, to be sure I wasn't mistaken
Alice's POV"Alice! Mr Bernard called for you," Becky announced, walking briskly towards my direction. 'What have I done this time? I just hope I won't be fired.' I was gripped by fear.I was too tensed to face my boss again, after that wasteful night I spent at the club. I was drunk that night, after Charles, my longtime boyfriend, broke up with me. I just couldn't get myself together. Had Mr Bernard been as drunk as I was last night, I'm sure I would have ended up having a one night stand with him. Thankfully, he wasn't. That would have been hell for me."Becky, hope everything is alright?" I asked, with furrowed eyebrows."It's nothing much, I guess. Just calm down. Nothing to be scared about, believe me," she replied, with a reassuring look on her face."It's alright." I muffled and walked slowly towards Mr Bernard's office.Becky has been my closest friend at work. She worked as Mr Bernard's receptionist, while I worked as his secretary. We shared so many things in common. She
"Oh stop! Stop it, please!" I was surprised to hear myself beg him. 'Why can't I just get angry at him?' I chided myself. I can't just stand and watch this happen."Stop pretending. Don't you like it?" He asked and kissed me even harder, leading his hands to my bosom. I tried so hard to suppress a moan, but I couldn't hold it anymore."Ahhhh!" I yelled, when I felt his hands unbuttoning my shirt. He hasn't started yet, see how my body is so responsive.He felt so elated hearing me moan. In fact, it triggered him to do more. He unbuttoned the first three buttons of my shirt and then ripped off the fourth. 'Oh… my dear button!' He pulled my shirt out of my skirt, where it was neatly tucked in and slipped his hands into my black-laced bra. He fondled my nipples and squeezed them gently.'My God!' I must confess, the feeling was out of this world! I didn't want him to stop. This man really does wonders with his hands."I thought you wanted me to stop. Don't you?" He teased me."Oh y
"Alice! What happened? Are you okay?" Becky asked, staring into my eyes."I'm fine. It's nothing. I… I'm alright." I stuttered, giving out a feigned smile."But you don't look fine. What is bothering you? You know you can tell me anything.""Oh yeah, I do. But, I'm fine. Believe me.""I don't think so. We've been working together for years. I know you too well. Stop lying to me, Alice!""Okay, fine. Can we talk about this later?""Lunchtime?""Alright then. Let's get back to work."We left for our offices after that. The guilt of what just happened kept haunting me.I didn't want Becky to get to know about my affair with my boss. I wish today would go as fast as it could. Although I didn't want to see Becky, everything really pissed me off. I made so many mistakes at work, but surprisingly my boss didn't get as infuriated as I thought he would. 'Well, what else should I expect, when I made him feel really good today?'I took a glance at the clock hung by the sparkling white wall. It
"The bill is a million dollars," Mr Diego, the family doctor, said to everyone's hearing."What?!" I jerked off immediately, as if stung by a bee."That's a great deal!" My father started, with a lump on his throat. 'Hmmmm' I feel really frustrated right now. 'How on earth would I be able to come up with such a huge sum of money, when I earn only ten thousand dollars a month?'I couldn't think of anything else to do. I doubt if I'd be able to make the money, even if I took other jobs. Legal jobs, I mean. Well, even illegal ones too.Mum needed to undergo surgery urgently. She had breast cancer. It was getting serious. I need to get the money. The earlier, the better. She grew weaker and paler by the day. I can't stand and watch her die away, slowly. 'God forbid!'In the midst of my thoughts, I grabbed my phone quickly and clicked on the contacts icon. I scrolled through my contact list, to see if I could find anyone who could help. I sent texts to some of our relatives and family
I was jerked out of my uneasy sleep, by the sound of my alarm. It was 5 am. I got up immediately and dashed into the bathroom. After a warm bath, I went downstairs to the kitchen to make breakfast. Sandwiches and tea were my favourite option for breakfast. I got dressed up and left for work.At work, I was gloomy and sad. I didn't bother greeting or talking to anyone. I tried my very best to avoid any conversation, whatsoever. I avoided Becky, as though she was a plague. Despite how close we were, I didn't want to talk to her. Definitely, she'd always have a listening ear, and probably, help me out."Good morning, Alice!" Becky greeted me, as I walked past her. I damned her and continued walking. I've never behaved this way before.She walked up to me, when I finally settled in my office. "What's wrong with you? You don't seem alright. Please talk to me!" She sounded quite desperate to know what's wrong.I ignored her and bowed my head on my desk, tears building up in my eyes. I di
I glanced at my wristwatch, it was lunch time, time to see Mr Bernard and to decide whether to be, or not to be. I knew this was going to be a very difficult decision to take. I was clearly going to choose between the devil and the deep blue sea!I also knew that whatever decision I make, it would definitely define my future. So, I needed to choose wisely. I'm supposed to have made this decision before now. I should be dotting my i's and crossing my t's.I weighed both sides of it, comparing the implications of each and trying to figure out which would be better, with the few minutes I could help myself with, before Mr Bernard came calling. I wish he wouldn't come so soon, so I could think longer and perhaps, harder.When I remember my mum in the hospital, it pains my heart deeply. I remember all the sacrifices she had made to bring me up to this level. I remember how much she had done for me in the past, and all that she's still doing for me and dad. Indeed, the importance of a mothe