SEKANI: I returned from work and walked into the aroma of food cooking in the kitchen. As tired as I was, my feet couldn't help but carry me over to the kitchen. Well, Sean was standing in front of the cooker with a pan stir-frying vegetables. I stood by the door, contemplating either walking into the kitchen or turning to leave. "You can come in if you like." "I wasn't planning on doing that," I replied and pulled my bag to my shoulder. "What are you making tonight?" He briefly turned to look at me before smiling. "Stir-fry pasta." "Oh," I nodded. "Nice. So do you need any help?" "Yeah. Mya hasn't done her homework yet. I was planning on doing that after cooking but I think she would be hungry by then." "I'll help," I smiled briefly before walking away from him and leaving the kitchen. I'd do anything not to not be in the same room with him. I found Mya seated in the living room with a coloring book in hand. Her new set of crayons was scattered

SEKANI: Work was really hectic today. I had to admit that it was. I'd done a lot of getting mad at Shirley today and I knew she didn't deserve to be talked to in that manner but I couldn't care less. One of my staff had left the room in tears after I'd called her out for her insubordination. I was going over a file when a knock sounded on the door. I looked up to see Luca standing there with a paper bag and a smile on his face. "I brought food," He raised the paper bag up and smiled. "Figured you hadn't eaten." "No. I haven't." I sat up and closed my laptop. Seeing food had reignited the hunger I had stashed to the side from laziness of standing up to get food or asking Sheila to order me some. He pulled out a seat and placed the bag on the table before he sat. "The office seems very quiet and melancholic today. Did something happen?Sheila didn't give me a reply when I asked if you were in. “ "Yeah, I addressed a few things that didn't sit well with a lot o

SEKANI: Rage. Pure rage and anger coursed through me as I made my way out of the kitchen. I suddenly lost the appetite for anything at all and poured my drink in before stepping out. How dare he? Although Mya hadn't been specific with her statement, I knew Sean had flirted with her. Miss Amy was a really pretty woman so I could already tell that they both had an instant attraction. In front of my daughter! I'd made a terrible mistake. I shouldn't have let him get this close to us only to turn his back against us and hurt us. What exactly was wrong with him and not wanting to keep his self-control under check? It was disgusting. I knew where exactly to go. The gazebo. No one really ever came here. Not that I knew. But from the bushes that were growing around, I could tell that this place was quite abandoned. I looked for the switch of the light bulb and found it weakly hanging to the tethers of a wire. Carefully, I turned the switch off, jumping when a spark crackled and

SEKANI: Mya was mad at me. She didn't even kiss me goodbye before she ran off to be with her friends but I stood there, watching and waiting for her teacher to step out. I needed to have a word or two with her. I waited a few more minutes, checking my tone as I impatiently waited for her to appear. I didn't want to go into the school as I didn't want to be stared at. Being Sekani Salvador not only came with its advantages but disadvantages also. The eye service, the faux adoration, and friendliness from other parents? I sure didn't want to be at the receiving end of it. Just as I was about to turn to leave, I caught sight of Miss Amy carting a few kids to the side and leading them back to their classes. This was my cue to go after her before she slipped in. Just before she slipped in, I blocked her by the entrance and smiled at her. She looked up and smiled as soon as she saw me before asking the kids to go in. "Hello, Mrs Salvador," She replied in a sweet voice. Honest

SEKANI: I heaved a deep breath before stepping out of the elevator. One foot out and I could already hear the sound of music and people chattering. Shirley wasn't here with me and for the first time since I became CEO, I felt really nervous. And I knew why I did. There was only one reason why I was nervous this afternoon and it was because of one man. All I wanted to do now was walk back to my office and remain there until all of this was over, have Shirley announce that I had a really huge contract to sign, and wish everyone a happy day while promising a party that would be held during the weekend. But I couldn't just do that with this pretty dress on. In fact, I wanted to show this dress off to everyone and maybe catch a few glances from Sean. Seeing him this morning, all sweaty in his sweatpants and a black tank top did something to my insides. It was funny that I was just realising that now. I remember how rough his hair looked and now, I wished I'd run my finge