Aurora's Point Of View "I want to see the full status tables for the Schaffner, Vitton, and Remington projects on my desk by twelve. You're also going to do a mock board presentation of the Xenon and Papadaskis account in the conference room by four. I do not have to remind you of the company's data analysis as well as the rebranding project...."I never thought he'd stop. For the past month, that had been his routine—Throwing in task after task my way, each more irritating than the last. Just as Mary told me, he made it his expedition to make my stay a living hell. I didn't even have a breathing space whether in the office or at home.But no matter what he threw my way, I faced it head-on and was sometimes ahead of it."Is there anything else, Sir?"As always, he looked me straight in the eye, trying to see if I would for once shrivel under his gaze or cower in fear like the other employees. But I didn't. I held his gaze with my chin up and shoulders high. He always had an intrigued

Aurora's Point Of ViewEntering the police precinct, my heart raced, and my hands trembled. What had happened was shaking me to the core, and I couldn't shake it off. Since it wasn't the first time he tried to take advantage of me, I decided to file a report.The receptionist directed me to an officer who escorted me to a private room. "My name is Aurora Williams, I work at Gomez Enterprise."I narrated everything that happened, my voice trembling as I relived the experience. The officer took notes diligently, assuring me that they would take the report seriously. Relief washed over me, but fear lingered. What would happen next? As I headed back home, my mind raced with thoughts and emotions. I had just reported my boss and feared the consequences. What about my job? After everything, I doubted I'd keep it, and that left me worried about supporting myself and my family.Taking a deep breath, I alighted from the cab and started walking towards the front door. The house was quiet, indic

Ricardo's Point Of View"Come on, kids! We're gonna be late for school."Aurora yelled from inside and I took a deep breath, smoothing my tie - a nervous tic. I was not this apprehensive when I returned after running away from home for three months. I was sixteen then and my dad wasn't the most loving out there. I knew I would probably be beaten to death but I was not an ounce scared of what was waiting for me at the other side of the door but here I was, smoothening my tie nervously because I was about to face a woman. A mere woman. I glanced at my reflection in the glass window and nodded in approval. I had worn my best suit, and another pair of fine, expensive shoes made in Italy. I glanced at the bouquet in my hands. I picked roses because it reminded me of her rosy cheeks whenever she smiled. I had sent one over to her the previous day and the poor flower was lying beside her door, fucking withered and abandoned. It was probably a bad idea to bring another flower in person but

Serena's Point Of ViewI stirred and sighed softly, deluding to be asleep. Finally, he was back. I had waited for two and a half hours and it felt like ages. But I wasn't one to complain. Besides, I had always wanted to get inside his room, just to see the kind of world he shared with Aurora and to feel the kind of things they felt together. I finally got the chance and would never let it go to waste. I came to visit my mother-in-law to be this evening and like always, she assured me that her son would fall in love with me eventually. I told her I needed Eduardo to look at me differently and I kinda slipped it in that I would love to surprise him when he came. Fortunately, she suggested that I waited in his room and surprise Eduardo when he returned from work. "Serena," he called out and even though his voice was cold, I yearned for him to call my name again. On hearing his voice, I stirred again and forced myself to a sitting position. "You're back," I said, yawning. "And you'r