A sudden chill ran through my veins, when I noticed Lucas standing by the door. He had a murderous look on his face as he peered from Andres and back to him. I stood up supporting myself with the arm of the couch.He walked up to us. "What's this supposed to mean? What's going on here?"' he asked, his voice laced with anger. Andres tugged at the button of his suit, he seemed calm. Of course, he was calm, Andres relished in having arguments that were uncalled for with his brother.Andres extended his hand for a handshake. "Good morning man…" he greeted, "I was just about to leave," he said, picking up his suit on the couch."You won't go anywhere if you don't answer my question," Lucas glared. His eyes were twitching and it was only a matter of time before he brought the door down with his voice.Andres mumbled, "What question?"Lucas arched his brows and cast a deluxe I-am-so-disappointed stare at me. I looked down. I was getting a hold of myself, I just wanted to gather my thoughts a
I flagged down a taxi and entered, "Java Inc, fourth avenue," I said. The driver smiled exposing a crooked tooth, "Alright, ma'am,"I got to the company and started making my way to the elevator. I pushed the button rather too hard, transferring my aggression to the elevator– rather too pathetic.The elevator ride was uncomfortable. I felt like I was being stowed in a black hole and was getting lost. I was too livid from what Lucas had done. I almost bumped into Valerie when I stepped out of the elevator."I'm so sorry ma'am," she gasped.I placed my hands on her shoulders, "It's okay Emily,"She smiled and nodded, "Would you like me to go over…"I cut in, "No, I'd like you to get me a cup of coffee and ice water," I said, and she looked at me with a confused look."Okay ma'am," I'll do that. I had just appeared as a weird person in front of my subordinate. Can today get any worse?She turned around and entered the elevator. I walked into my office, making a mental note not to look ov
The car was moving at a normal pace. Trying to keep up with his speed, but I was anxious. I had to be careful not to be caught. For a moment, I thought about turning back and heading towards the house. If he wanted to go anywhere after work, that's on him. The drive was a bit too long, and I occasionally pushed my head to the driver's side to check if we were still on track with him.After what felt like eternity, he pulled up in front of a luxurious private club, at the outskirts of town. What was he doing here? I silently prayed he hadn't come here to do the obvious– drink and return home drunk, and get angry over flimsy things.I tucked some dollar bills into the driver's hands, "Thank you for your services," I said with a smile, "Um… do you mind waiting for me until I come back?" I asked.He hesitated, "Madam I don't–"I sighed, "I'll pay you double the price when I get back," I mumbled. His face lit up "Fine, I'll be waiting," he said with a groan.I grinned, "Thank you," I grabb
My eyes widened in shock at what just happened. I swirled around to avoid the thousands of eyes probably fixed on the incident. "I'm so sorry," the waitress said,"It's fine not to worry… I'm fine," I said, my back still turned back at her. I wanted to run away, run back into the car, this time for real without thinking twice. Oh, what I'd give right now to take back the hands of time.I had come here to spy and now, I was about to get busted. Lucas shouldn't have the slightest idea that I had followed him from the office down to this place.I turned back and saw the waitress, clearing up the mess. She looked up at me, sad about what had just happened."I hope you're not hurt anywhere? And I'm sorry about your dress," she apologized.I smiled nervously, "I'm perfectly fine no harm was done, and um… the dress, I can always have a change of clothes," I said, trying not to sound too pensive. I hurriedly headed out of the club. It was already enough drama for one night.The cool breeze hi
I tried to wrap my mind around what was happening but I couldn't do it. I knew this wasn't a dream. I had only succeeded in escaping reality for a few hours before slipping back into it. I felt like my head was empty, I wasn't thinking straight anymore. My eyes were bleary– if Audrey would just walk into the house and tell me all of these was a nightmare.I gritted my teeth when I remembered she had decided to settle with that jerk Andres. Of all people Audrey! I rested my head on the car. It was no news that I still craved for her… she knew it…he knew. That's a valid reason why they always put up a show in front of me at the club.And, I was too shameless to stay away from them. Every night I drove there hoping I was hallucinating and what was playing in front of me wasn't actually happening– I cursed Andres under my breath. Why do I feel like all of these were intentional? I tried to wrap my head around the fact that they had just started seeing each other, and it was a fling that w
Two months ago, if anyone had told me I would be dead worried about Lucas, that I'll drive all the way to the club to keep an eye on him? I'd probably stick my tongue out and eyed the person maliciously. We were world aparts, we seemed like parallel lines that'll never meet.At first, when his lips pressed against mine, I stiffened. He slipped his hands around my waist and held me firmly. His tongue worked its way into my mouth. I didn't reciprocate nor did I fight. I just stood melting slowly while guarding myself. I reminded myself this was about him- I was a means to an end.He slowly pulled away from me. I looked away, unsure why I did that. I struggled to keep my emotions in check, if he saw how vulnerable I was, he'd simply intensify his already terrifying behavior towards me."I…I… have to go in now," I turned around and started walking into the house, not waiting for a response. My head felt like it was going to split apart, my body hurt and I barely struggled to get inside th
"She isn't in her office," Laura, my secretary said, placing the documents I had sent her to give to Samantha. I turned my attention to her."What are you saying?" I was perplexed."Miss Emily said, she hasn't come to the office…,""All morning?" I questioned, a little confused. This was a new development, she was always in time to the office and when I stopped going with her, she still made it equally as early.I shrugged. I didn't want to give it much thought, it was just past nine a.m in the morning, maybe she was caught up in something. I turned my attention back to my laptop, "Alright you may go, I'll call you when I need you," I said."Very well then Sir," Laura said and left. When it was two p.m and my secretary informed me over the phone that she wasn't in the office. It was then her actions got me thinking. Had she finally gotten the cue and left? Was she tired of the shitty attitude I made her put up with for a few weeks now? I had so many thoughts. I leaned into my chair, t
Lucas stood with a clenched jaw and if I hadn't stared at him intently, I would have argued what I saw wasn't tears. I felt a mixture of surprise and happiness. I looked around the room at the staff I had invited for the surprise I planned for him– They were equally shocked, if not more than I was. I struggled to keep my emotions in check, I couldn't let his staff see through me.I walked over to him, closing the distance between us. I leaned forward and pulled him into a warm embrace, he buried his face in my neck and sobbed gently. "It's okay, Lucas, it's fine. And I'm sorry I did this, I-"He spoke gently with his face still on my neck, "It's not you Sam. Everything's perfect. I love it," His voice made my hair rise– For God sake Samantha Hall!I flustered a little that his words had such an effect on me and at a time like this. I held him so we stood face to face, "Come, let's go sit over there for a while," I mumbled with a smile on my face. He held my hands and squeezed them war