Chapter: 22 “No, that’s all behind me. What’s happening in their life now has nothing to do with me.” “I’ve already said it enough, moving forward please try your best to leave me out of any drama!” Capri was quiet over her employees, they always had some tea to spill. Whether it was about her past or the customers. She’s quite honestly had enough. As if the day wasn’t hectic enough, Capris workload was doubled when Nabb decided to transfer an assistant from a different business unit. This is against the policy at K. All transfers had to go through interviews with the manager and Market manager to ensure they’re a right fit for the business unit and the team they would be interested to join. “What a hypocrite? If anyone else did that, they’d be threatened wish a written documentation for policy violation. My manger’s could have really used some slack as they are swamped with tasks and it being snowbird season.”In a workplace everyone should be held to the same standard in each department, bu
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Chapter: 21On the other side of things, Capri had a bit of a distraction. Her ex-mother in-law was fired from her job as a clergy assistant for fucking a client in her bosses office. Dexter was a good gossip he knew everything and anything. He was like the damn cops. Honestly, better than the cops, they should just employ him. He was also no other than Roxy’s best friend aka Taurus sister. They weren’t too close these days apparently because he talked nothing but trash about her. Apparently, he got the tea straight out the kettle.‘“Girlllllllllllll, did you read the paper miss ma’am was caught red handed by the janitor fucking a client!” Laments DexterCapri stares at him in confusion…..She said “what are you reporting now? No scratch that, who are you reporting now?”Dexter****“ none other than your mother in law Bitch, she was popping that dusty P**** on a longgg c*** last night at her job. The janitor apparently only snitched after she turned him down to slob on his banana….. he went and t
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Chapter: 20Capri could not immediately commit to her assignment verbally. In the upcoming days, she wrote down names and circumstances that created trauma and fear from her past. The biggest challenge would be talking to her mom. Growing up she was never present for her daughters. A man seemed to always be more important than her kids. Capri would leave school after her practices to go home and cook. In the mornings she would also get her sisters ready for their day including on the weekends. The random times her mother would do anything with them, involved being in sketch places and she would be drinking beer and smoking cigarettes. Most often than not she wouldn’t even make sure they were fed. The courage to have the conversation……“I haven’t been around lately due to my increase anxiety, I finally decided to see a therapist in regard to my mental state. There are some things from the past that I feel would be important to discuss and get off my chest in order to move forward in a healthy
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2023-09-19
Chapter: 19“Lately I have been depressed. I feel like I have no purpose and quiet lost. When the people around me say things that hurt my feelings, I’m not quiet sure how to handle it and it stays on my mind for a long time.”Capri would often question herself, wondering what was so wrong with her. All she wanted was for her family and friends to love her.“Do you ever tell them that their words are hurtful?” Asked her therapist.“I tend to just let them talk, they won’t acknowledge that they’re saying anything that affects me because they think as long as they’re speaking facts, I shouldn’t be bothered.” Capri responded with her head down.“Are these facts based on personal conversations you’ve had with them?” asked the therapist.“Yes! Mostly from a place of vulnerability when I can’t control my emotions. I’d call my older sister and before I know it I’m crying and tellingher about my ailments.”“I see and how does that make you feel that she brings up such conversations?!“I feel like I can’t
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2023-09-16
Chapter: 18Capri always felt that taking to a therapist meant she was crazy. “These things are meant for the rich people!” Capri muttered to herself as she brushed her teeth. However, she could not help the overwhelming feeling that she had to vent. Quiet honestly she could not continue to walk around with such burdens from the past and present on her heart. “ let’s just look at the options that they have, looking won’t actually hurt. It’s a step in the right direction, maybe.”It took Capri quiet sometime to admit she needed the help and finally opened her laptop. She was amazed at all the options. What was even surprising, she didn’t actually have to go in an office, lay on a couch and be hypnotized. At least in her head that’s what she envisioned going to a therapist would be. “Wait a minute, pills! Who the hell said I needed drugs?! I just want to talk to someone who is not biased and will help me deal with my emotions and why I react the way I do in situations.”“This is a bad idea I do
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2023-09-15
Chapter: 17Capris phone went off for about an hour straight. She didn’t answer and decided not to respond to any messages. She did however listen to the voice messages and read the texts after a while. “You selfish b****, you can’t even answer the phone now!” Chika yelled in the blocked voice message tab.“How can you just tell your sister you’re not talking to her!” Voicemail from grandmother****“Who on this earth says they’re choosing happiness and peace, and all of a sudden decides that their sister is affecting that?!” Text message from ChikaCapri decided it would be best to not respond after all to any of people who though she was being selfish. She never focused on herself and was always giving and overextending. She was an enabler for poor behavior and gave into people who were self entitled for what she could do for them. Most of the people around her never noticed her sadness. they would just assume she was ok. She never complained; she literally just didn’t know how to say no. ****
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The Price of Vulnerability
The Price of Vulnerability follows the journey of Mr. Wells, a charismatic yet emotionally unavailable man who has built a wall around his heart after a painful past. As the successful CEO of a leading tech company, he hides behind his stoic demeanor and seductive allure, unwilling to let anyone get too close.
Enter Naomi, a driven and intelligent woman who crosses paths with Wells during a high-stakes interview. Confident in her abilities yet struggling with her own hidden desires, Naomi finds herself inexplicably drawn to Wells. Despite his cold exterior and unwillingness to commit, there’s something about him that sparks a longing for more—a desire for trust, love, and a connection that goes beyond surface-level attraction.
As Naomi navigates her new role as Wells’ secretary, she discovers the fragile layers of his heart. Slowly, she begins to unravel the mystery of the man behind the business mogul persona. But in the process, Naomi finds herself confronting her own vulnerability, torn between the power of her ambition and the intense pull of her feelings for Wells.
In The Price of Vulnerability, trust, love, and desire collide as two people with guarded hearts risk it all to face the pain of their pasts and the possibility of a future together. Will Naomi break through Wells’ emotional walls, or will the price of opening up be too great?
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Chapter: 26: CrossroadsNaomi – The Weight of a Decision Naomi sat on the edge of her couch, staring blankly at the door Mr. Wells had just walked out of. The room felt different now—heavier, like it still carried his presence, his words lingering in the air. She had always assumed he would be there, steady, unshaken. But tonight, for the first time, she saw a crack in his patience. And the worst part? She couldn’t even blame him. Her hands trembled slightly as she reached for the wine glass she had abandoned earlier. The deep red liquid swirled as she took a sip, but it did nothing to settle the unease in her chest. What did she want? Mr. Wells was right about one thing—she had never been the kind of woman to hesitate. So why now? Why, when faced with the choice between her past and her future, did she feel stuck in place? Because Jordan had been her first real heartbreak. And a part of her, no matter how much she hated to admit it, had spent years wondering what would have happened if he had sta
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Chapter: 25: The Man Who Never WaitsMr. Wells was not a man accustomed to waiting. In his world, hesitation meant weakness. Business deals, negotiations, power plays—everything in his life thrived on decisiveness. You made a choice, you stood by it, and you didn’t look back. So why was he sitting here, staring at his glass of whiskey, replaying his last conversation with Naomi? She wasn’t sure. That was what she had told him. And he wasn’t a man who handled uncertainty well. Especially not when it involved her. ⸻ A Game He Refused to Play He had sensed it from the beginning—Naomi wasn’t easily swayed. She wasn’t the type of woman who melted under charm or folded under pressure. If she was in, she was all in, and if she wasn’t, she wouldn’t pretend otherwise. That was what had drawn him to her in the first place. But now? Now, there was hesitation. Now, there was Jordan. Mr. Wells clenched his jaw. He had seen the way Jordan looked at her—the ease, the familiarity, the unspoken history between them. And w
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Chapter: 24: The War WithinNaomi prided herself on control. It was something she had mastered over the years—how to keep her emotions locked away, how to present a composed exterior even when everything inside her was unraveling. But tonight, as she sat alone in her apartment, wine glass in hand, she felt that control slipping through her fingers. The tension between Jordan and Mr. Wells had unsettled her in ways she hadn’t expected. Not because she didn’t know where she stood, but because for the first time in years, she wasn’t entirely sure if she was allowed to feel what she was feeling. Jordan was her past. Mr. Wells was her present—or at least, the beginning of something that could become her present. So why was her mind still tangled up in the past? ⸻ Unraveling the Past She leaned back against the couch, exhaling deeply. Jordan had been a force in her life once—charming, relentless, intoxicating. He had a way of making her feel like she was the center of his world, but when things got tough, whe
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-03-26
Chapter: 23: Lines in the Sand Naomi had always prided herself on control—of her emotions, her choices, and especially the people she allowed in her life. But now, with both Jordan and Mr. Wells looming in her orbit, she felt that control slipping, piece by piece. Jordan’s reappearance had already rattled her, forcing her to confront old wounds she thought were long healed. But Mr. Wells’ reaction? That was something she hadn’t been prepared for. She had expected indifference, or maybe mild curiosity. Instead, he was watching her—closely, deliberately. And she knew that this was no longer just about her past. This was a battle of presence. And neither man was backing down. ⸻ A Chance Encounter or a Calculated Move? Naomi was shelving books at the store when the chime of the front door rang. She turned, expecting a customer. Instead, she found Jordan leaning casually against the doorframe, as if he belonged there. She sighed, already exhausted. “What do you want, Jordan?” “Just checking in,” he said smoo
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-03-26
Chapter: 22: A Man Like Mr. WellsWells wanted to ask her about her day, he wanted to take away all her worries. He couldn’t stand the silence, words not spoken between them from days of no communication. The random dinner dates, knowing she had troubled she refused to speak about. Mr. Wells wasn’t the type to dwell on emotions. He analyzed, he calculated, he decided. Yet ever since that night at the gallery, he found himself caught in an unfamiliar state—one he refused to name. He had seen many things in Naomi’s expression when she looked at Jordan. Surprise. Discomfort. Restraint. But he hadn’t seen indifference. And that bothered him more than he cared to admit. ⸻ The Unspoken Conversation Two days had passed since the gallery, and Naomi had been quieter than usual. Not distant, not cold. Just… measured. Mr. Wells noticed. And he wasn’t the kind of man to ignore what unsettled him. So when he invited her to dinner that evening, it wasn’t just to see her. It was to address the thing neither of them had
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Chapter: Chapter 21: Unfinished Business Naomi had convinced herself that Jordan’s return meant nothing. It was just another encounter with the past, a fleeting moment that would dissolve with time. But deep down, she knew better. Jordan wasn’t the type to reappear without a reason. And the fact that he hadn’t reached out before now? That was deliberate. So, as much as she wanted to pretend otherwise, Naomi knew she wouldn’t be rid of him just yet. And she was right. ⸻ A Familiar Knock Two days later, Jordan showed up at her bookstore. The chime of the door startled her as she rearranged a display near the entrance. She looked up, expecting a customer—only to see him standing there, hands in his pockets, watching her like he had every right to be there. Naomi exhaled slowly, setting down the book in her hand. “If you’re here to buy something, we close in twenty minutes.” Jordan smirked. “And if I’m not?” “Then you’re wasting both our time.” He stepped closer, his expression softening. “Naomi, we need to talk.”
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