Dalia’s PoVMy jaws dropped before I could stop it. I frantically look around as Eros’ driver stops the car at the roadside. It was practically in front of Dad’s compound. What is he doing? How did he know the way to my dad’s house?I narrow my eyes at Eros who acted like he didn’t do a background check on me to know where Dad’s house is located. “What is this?”Eros raises an eyebrow. “What is what? This is where you will stay until I am ready.”I scoff. “And here I was thinking you were taking me back to my apartment. How do you know this is the safest place for me? Did you do a background check on me? So now you are officially my stalker... Right?” I ask sarcastically. This was the only way to explain how he knows so much about me within a short period of time. A space of months. We weren’t that close.Eros shakes his head and I could tell he is amused at my conclusion. Why does everything I say sound like a joke to him? It is beginning to infuriate me.“I
Dalia’s POV“How did you get affiliated with West Inc.? What did you do?” I watch Dad yell in panic. I couldn’t blame him. I allowed it to happen so it is definitely my fault.“Dad relax.” I place my right hand on my chest, “You need to calm down.”“Dalia Thompson, Tell me everything right now!” He chose to spell my full name. It shows how serious the situation was with him.I take my sit on the plastic chair propped close to the wall. “It is not that bad. Remember the business trip I told you about? Paris?” I search his face for any form of recognition.Dad nods. “I remember. Was that it then? The moment you chose to sleep with him?”Huh? The red spread to my ears. “No, I didn’t choose to sleep..” he didn’t look convinced. “it just happened. We were both drunk, he didn’t use a condom. It just happened.”The grimace on my Dad’s face tells me he doesn’t want to hear the details. “Look, Dad. It disgusts me as much as it does you but it was a one time mistake. I don’t go sleeping with wh
Eros' POVI watched Dalia walk away without saying anything. If I was the one, I wouldn’t talk to me. But it’s for her own good. Betty should be arriving soon. My phone started to vibrate.Speak of the devil...“Eros! How can you leave me all alone in this house! I told you I was coming!” she shrieked like the Betty I know.What?! She’s already there? “What do you mean?”“I am in your home. Princess is soo cute. The first thing she did was to hold onto my pinkie! Eros, come home, we have a lot to talk about. Meanwhile, I am going to get myself a glass of juice.” With that, she pressed the hang up button.I look at my phone in shock, catching Sebastian’s glare. I was this close to introducing my fiancé to my best friend. It would be awkward. Very awkward, considering what has happened recently and Betty’s disturbing questions. I have a feeling she wants something real to start between us.“Sebastian, step on it. We need to get there quickly.”“Yes Boss
Eros’ POV“Speak to me,” I snap at Isaiah, coming out of my car. He was trying his best not to stammer. The fire at West wing managed to be put out. I need to know if this was just an accident or an attempt to ruin me.West wing was one of the crucial part of the West Inc. It was known as the West wing ever since 2020. Sara, the head of the stylist department then managed to come up with a fabulous idea of an angel with wings. It was her contribution that brought to the success of West Inc. Simple, yet elegant. This was because the material used to make the wings were made out of real gold, refined and made thin. It was the most expensive outfit trend of the year.Many people adopted the idea for Halloween and children’s costume. These children even forced their parents to wear it. Celebrities bought it for gala consumes over the year. I won many awards for it and gave Sara and the department the credit they deserved.It was a limited production and there was only twelve of such kind
Eros’ POVI raise my hands with the remote control, ready to increase the volume of the big screen. What they were discussing today seems intriguing. Then my eyes caught the letters written boldly at the side of the screen. Vanessa Dave. The woman my parents recommended for me and she is going to stay that way- a recommendation.“I think the production department is to be blamed and the risk management, should be investigated. My father only made simple suggestions as an engineer. Therefore, we have no direct relationship with the incident. But what I do know is Eros West should pay more attention to the people of West wing in West Inc.” She smiles at the camera and I groan in irritation. She is right. My staff will be questioned thoroughly...and fired.I intentionally avoided to ask Isaiah about the news earlier. He mentioned Nick Newton. I can’t believe he is involved in this. What did I ever do to him? I haven’t seen his picture but I have heard enough of his reputation. Just like
Eros’ POV“You don’t have to send them home.” Jeffrey whispered his displeasure as I open the door into my office.It reminds me of the time Dalia came to apologize. Those were moments I despise. It shouldn’t happen again... I decided, taking my seat and pointing at the leather chair across the table. Jeffrey took that one. I removed my suit, hung it on the coat rack and adjusted my tie. It is beginning to get hot.Very soon, I would turn on the news to find out that I have sent nearly half of my staff home. “You have your company Jeffrey. I am sure there were moments when you wished you sent your staff home. You didn’t or did you?” I asked dryly.Jeffrey tilts his head before the weight of my words sank in. Then he chuckled. “You are right.. I do send them home sometimes. But the way you handle your staff is simply amazing... Isaiah is here to help you out with the work load,” He points at the young man engrossed in his laptop behind us. “I might have to look for a
Dalia’s POV.The phone gradually slipped from my hands. I have done it again.I confessed to him! What were you thinking Dalia Thompson?...I look at the images in the screen, sighing when I see the business news talked about Eros and the entertainment news still talked about Eros. His reputation truly precedes him as I could see a video of his staff going home. So he fired all of them...?Well, someone had to take the pain in uploading the video of the unfairness to Instagram. The caption and number of views were crazy.I secretly wonder how many views it would get when it is eventually announced. My marriage with Eros.As a secret exposed...His company ratings has dropped by seven percent and although the damage seems little, it would take Eros at least a month to get the company back on its feet. All departments would be on hold for a week...Who will help him now? Instead of proffering solutions, I went ahead to confess my love to him. Who cares
Dalia’s POVI gesture to the chair across the dining table. “Thank you for coming.” I am indeed grateful Dimitri decided to come. After all he is tasked to protect me from any physical harm. Who knew what Eros was thinking while he hiring this gentle giant.Dimitri nods, taking his seat and urging me to get to the point. I have managed to ask Stephanie to take my dad for a walk. Getting him a wheelchair and forcing him to sit on it wasn’t easy but I eventually got it for him and pleaded for him to breath in fresh air. He doesn’t need to hear my conversation and Stephanie don’t have to eavesdrop. I can take care of myself. Although I do feel a little bit uncomfortable as my belly and legs increases in size everyday, I know I can do this little by writing.“I asked you to come here because I need your help. I need to know what is going on in West wing.” My notebook and pen was already placed in front of me.Dimitri nods. He seems to know why I am asking already. “You n