DIONNAH'S POVA ton of dead weight crashed down on my chest, but I said nothing. I just stared out into the distance, and my eyes settled on the empty space at the entrance of the pathway. I now realized that it was missing something, maybe two big potted plants on either side. I made a little mental note to go pottery shopping when I got the chance. My eyes then went to find many little things that needed fixing in the backyard. Maybe I could hire a landscaper and he could turn this place into a fairy's playground. "Dee, did you hear me?" Dani shook me from my trance."Mhmhm," I jumped. "I said did you hear me? Derick's engaged.""Yes. I heard you, Dani. Loud and clear," I snapped. That big-fat-coconut-head bastard. He told me he wouldn't get married until he was successful and in his forties. I guess that was another one of his lies. "I just thought you should hear it from me and not someone else.""Right. Good for him though." I half smiled. I guess it was good for him and even
DIONNAH'S POVIt was 3 am and I couldn't sleep. I tossed and turned in my bed replaying the awful argument I had with Michael a couple of hours ago. Why did life have to be so unfair?I was exhausted and I had a busy schedule today. It was the day me and Dani would hold the auditions for the models for the upcoming fashion show. We had postponed the auditions due to minor setbacks and we were already way behind schedule. I groaned, sitting up in bed. Images of Michael sitting alone in the rose gardens came to my mind. I felt guilty, maybe I was a bit too harsh. “Why must I be so insensitive sometimes?" I questioned myself. I hated myself for how I behaved and even though I knew me and Michael would never work out as a couple, I still felt the need to apologize. We were gonna be in-laws plus he'll be living with me for a while so I didn't want things to get awkward. I checked the clock, It was now 3:30 am. I fought the urge to go to his room and knock, so I decided on a glass of milk
DIONNAH'S POVI arrived at work but before I got into the full swing of things, I needed to speak to Dani. I saw her talking to Amelia by the coffee station. Amelia saw me first. “Morning Dee," she greeted but I didn't acknowledge her. “You," I pointed an accusing finger at my sister. “In my office, now!" I demanded then walked off. “Ohhh someone's in trouble," I heard Amelia giggling. I took my blazer jacket off and threw it over my office chair. Dani walked in. “Sup sis?"“Don't sup sis me," I squinted at her. “Close the door and sit."She realized I was pissed off by now so she did as she was told. “What is going on?"“What is going on? You really wanna know? How about how my sister went behind my back and brought her fiancee and his brother on the auditioning committee and not tell me a word about it?"“Shit Dee," Dani whined. “I'm so sorry. I wanted to tell you, but we weren't talking and things just got so messed up." “Look, it's water under the bridge. Next time when we f
MICHAEL'S POVI was so exhausted, especially since I stayed up most of the night because of Dionnah. Hell, she drove me crazy. I'd never met a woman like her before; so beautiful, so kind and so fucking stubborn. Jonny and I hurried to the car. "This is the parking lot the girls use?" I asked shocked at how poor it was kept. "There are no cameras or securities. Someone can get mugged or raped down here.""I know. I worry all the time when Dani or Dee has to lock up at night. They are working on getting a better office in the uptown area."I punched Jonny's arm. "Ouch! The fuck bro," he huffed. "Why did you do that?""Aren't you like a millionaire?" I asked him. "And you're a billionaire. What's the point?" He shrugged jumping into the driver's seat of his escalade. I slid into the passenger's seat. "So why not get Dani a place uptown? She is your soon-to-be wife."He threw his head back and laughed. "Have you met Dani?" He cackled. "She doesn't like handouts plus I've offered and
DIONNAH'S POVIt was almost six when we finished cleaning up. I was smelling sweaty and I was itching in places I shouldn't have. Amelia was the first to leave which meant that Danielle and I were left behind to close up.Dani informed me that her boo was picking up Chinese food for dinner. I was happy with that, I loved shrimp fried rice. We did a double-check, ensuring all the doors were locked then we headed home. As soon as we got to the house, we heard the TV on in the living room. The guys must be watching football, we thought. Dani and I were too sweaty and hot to have dinner like that. We just needed to clean ourselves up. “Honey, we're home. You can warm our plates we'll be down in a few minutes," Dani shouted from the bottom of the staircase. “OK, babe," Jon answers as we rush upstairs to shower. “Hurry up though, we have a visitor."I rolled my eyes. Every time Jon had a visitor over, they always tried to ask me out. I especially hated it when they ogled me like a pie
DIONNAH'S POV I woke up in the middle of the night feeling thirsty. I normally kept a bottle of water on my nightstand but because of the Stella issue, I forgot. I headed downstairs and into the kitchen to grab the water bottle. As I exited I saw a beam of light down the hall. Oh lord, who forgot to turn the light off? Maybe it was Jon or Mike because the light was coming from the home gym Jon made out of the guest bedroom downstairs. I strolled to the gym and peeked inside. My heart slammed against my chest when I saw Mike doing sit-ups. His body glistened with sweat and his muscles bulged and flexed as he moved. He was counting. I was so mesmerized by his motion that I didn't even realize I started counting in my head with him. Thirty-five, thirty-six, thirty-seven, thirty-eight, thirty-nine, he stopped and jolted his eyes to where I was standing. Forty, I heard myself say. Oh God, I was busted. I didn't realize I started counting out loud and he heard me. "Dionnah, what ar
DIONNAH'S POVA few days passed by and I barely saw Michael. I was happy about that. After what happened in the gym the other night, I needed a few days to gather my bearings. The sun was up and I was looking forward to the day. I took a shower got dressed and headed downstairs. "Morning family," I said upon entering the kitchen. "Morning Dee," Dani and Jon said in unison.Jon was reading the paper while Dani was fixing him a plate. I took a plate and started to load it up as I looked around. Michael wasn't in sight."Michael's sleeping in I see," I stated."Actually he's not here, he went out with Stella and her friends last night,"Jon told me. “He has been spending a lot of time with her lately," Dani spoke excitedly. "Oh ok," I chimed in, sipping on my coffee. “I think I'll eat the rest of my breakfast in my room."“OK, Dee," Dani said cheerily. “And hurry up. We have an early morning meeting." I nodded in response. I headed to my room. I was so upset. But then again I didn
DIONNAH'S POVI had a banging headache the next morning. My lips were cracked and my throat was dry as hell. I had a hangover and the sunlight streaming through the window wasn't helping. I groaned, swinging my feet off the bed and stumbling my way to my bathroom. My stomach was in a knot as I tipped my head over the toilet and emptied my intestines. What a night I had!Memories of Michael and I dancing came back to me. And the kiss, oh Lord, Dani saw us kissing, well she saw me mauling Mike with my mouth. How the hell will I explain that? I took a warm bath and washed my hair. It helped to soothe my aching muscles. I was so happy it was Sunday and I didn't have to go to the office. I decided to wear a sundress today. I blew out my hair and put it in a new bun, then headed downstairs. When I got to the living room it was empty. The clinking of utensils told me everyone was in the kitchen. must be in the kitchen. I went and found them having breakfast. As I entered Michael's eyes a