June, a beautiful girl from a poor home who was determined to save her mother from cancer, stumbled into the billionaire's empire while trying to get a job there. She was humiliated by her outward appearance by Thompson, the billionaire. With luck on her side, the billionaire, Thompson, could not resist the urge to keep her in his environment because mere observation would notice she was in poverty. June was later recruited as Thompson's cleaner in his office. Every morning, Thompson had to see her in his office as she carefully, humbly, calmly, and in a vulnerable state performed her duty in Thompson's office. Her shyness always kept Thompson in surrender to having affection for her unknowingly. Days grew into weeks. Their love and affection grew like wings. He fell deeply in love with her each passing day. He couldn't stand any man coming close to June. Hurting her was the last thing he would dream of. Love, happiness, and fulfillment filled their souls to the extent of getting married.
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The ringing of the alarm at 5:00 a.m. jerked me awake. I quickly sat up in bed as hot tears streamed down my cheeks. My head couldn't help but ache. I have to act quickly to save her life. In less than an hour, I was done with my preparations. I quickly grabbed my bag and application letter.
"Hi, Mum," I said, trying to sound strong for her. Looking at her brought back painful memories. I had to hide my pain so she would stay too long for me.
"Where are you going?" Mum asked, trying to wake up.
"Mum, I can't leave you like this. I have to go find a solution to your problem. I don't want you and Dad to die now. You're all I have," I said impatiently, standing and looking at my watch, eager to leave.
"Okay, fine. But can you at least tell me where the hell you're going?" she pushed further.
"You wouldn't want to know, Mum. Can we not talk about this?"
"Not until you tell me, June."
"To one of the 'Duke's Empire Company'." I said bluntly, not wanting her to stop me.
"Mum, don't even stop me!" I exclaimed, already out of the house.
"Will be back, Mum!" I shouted from behind.
I ran as fast as my legs could carry me. I waited for a taxi to pull over, but none was coming. Feeling frustrated, I had to run, trying to meet my destination on time. Running for ten minutes, I began to breathe fast. Luckily, a taxi pulled up.
"Where to?" the driver asked.
"Oil and Gas, Duke's Empire Company," I said, still trying to catch my breath.
The driver kept looking at me like I was some sort of sight or something.
"Are you going or not?" I snarled, not minding his looks.
"Uhhm, I'm sorry. I'll take you there," he said.
I hopped in immediately. My heart started beating fast. I didn't know what I was doing, but I prayed earnestly for a miracle to happen. I tried shifting to sit at the other end of the car, behind the driver, when I mistakenly looked at myself through the front mirror. I was totally messed up. I didn't remember to even comb my hair. Sweat was oozing out of my body. Immediately, my bones froze.
"Fuck, why didn't I dress well?" I thought.
"We're here," the driver said.
My heart skipped a million times as I found myself with no feet to stand on. I dipped my hand into my pocket and gave him some money. I had to quickly force myself out. Clinging to my bag, I stood and looked at the gigantic building before me. One had to walk a few meters away before reaching the gate. The environment alone could tell you that's a rich, magnificent business environment. The cars going in and out of the building alone made me weak.
It was then that I started to look at myself, from head to toe, and knew I wouldn't even be considered for employment, even as a mad person in their company.
"Okay, I've got to do this," I murmured.
I walked with my wobbly legs. The more I walked towards the gate, which was meters away from the road, the more it occurred to me that I was walking into the zone of riches. I could see two men in uniforms approaching me. Fear gripped me.
It was then that I knew how stupid it was for me to ever think of coming here. I had to slow my pace, not knowing what to do, as I was caught in the middle. At some point, they stood looking at me. The anxiety in me now could kill. At that point, I didn't know what I was doing, but I just found myself moving towards them.
"Good morning, sir," I said, bowing down.
"How may we help you?" one of them asked in a hoarse tone.
"I...I actually want to see the owner of the company," I stammered out, making those men look at me like I was a clown.
"What the hell brought me here?" I asked foolishly to myself.
I could not bring myself to look at those souls looking at me.
"Did you at all look at yourself in the mirror before you jumped onto the road?" I heard one of them say in a rising tone.
I almost gave my last breath as I pinched myself.
The last option now was to run away. I couldn't withhold the shame. Hot tears streamed down my cheeks as I turned to leave, but I heard a strong baritone voice echo in the air.
"I am the owner of the company."
Thompson's POV
I looked at my system to check the environment. The environment seemed okay. I had to quickly log into "The Women's World." I looked dumbstruck, my head spinning. It seemed something was off, but I couldn't lay hold of it. Who the hell was tampering with my assistant office? No, I had to get out fast right now before it was too late.
Halfway through my preparations to leave, the beeping of my phone took me aback. Looking at my phone, it seemed those memories came back. It seemed there was a fresh wound.
"You guys must be kidding me!!!" I whimpered. The anger that had been subsiding erupted like a thick rock. As if that wasn't enough, it stopped ringing and started ringing again.
"What do you want?" My voice lashed out my frustration. No response came from the other end.
"I said, what do you want? I've got no time for this, this morning!!"
"When will you stop these cuties?" Mrs. Duke chose her words carefully.
"You know what, Mum? Is it not high time you and your husband left me the hell alone!! And one more thing, don't you call me any pet names again!!"
"Fine, I'm sorry. Can you at least do this one thing for me? No matter what, you are still my blood, remember?" She persisted.
"Mum, don't you get it? I don't want the two of you in my life. I'm okay the way I am!!" The frustration in me kept spilling out.
"Okay, okay. Ehm, your dad is not feeling fine, and the last thing you can do for him is to go to the company and represent him in the board meeting." Mum said hurriedly, knowing I was already losing it.
Those words cringed me. Even though there wasn't a father-son relationship, I wouldn't be the first to wish my dad death. I didn't know what to say anymore, as words weren't coming due to the mixed feelings of guilt and betrayal from Duke himself.
"Are you there?" Her voice brought me back to reality.
"The last time I checked, Duke's Empire Company is littered all over the streets of America. So, which one are you talking about?"
"Oil and Gas," Mum replied.
"I'll be there in the next one hour," I said, almost hanging up the call.
Dressed in the Italian suit I ordered 45 minutes ago, I stepped downstairs to the living room, ready to step out, when I heard that voice.
"Good morning, son. Your food is ready."
"Not ready for that," I choked out, knowing what the next line of action would be.
"Don't you dare!!" She snarled.
"Nanny, can you give me a break?"
"You know what, you need to reset this brain of yours, and I know a turning stick will do justice to that," she said, trying to head to the kitchen.
"Fine!!! What do you have for breakfast?"
"Coffee, because it seems to me that today will be good and worrying at the same time," she said, smiling.
"How did you know?" I asked, almost choking.
"I don't know?" She replied, heading back to the kitchen.
Stepping out to the compound after a forced breakfast, there was this bang in my head that wasn't clear, creating a foggy day.
"Where to, sir?" One of my men asked, waiting for an order.
"Why the convoy?" I asked, looking at no one in particular.
"I'm sorry, boss. Mrs. Duke insisted you go with a convoy."
"Drive to Oil and Gas," I said, ignoring his reply, knowing Mum had been dramatic.
I relaxed in the back seat, thinking a lot. I didn't know we had driven for minutes until my driver gave a horn, indicating we were approaching the gate. I raised my head to sit upright, but something caught my attention.
"What the fuck is that?" I wondered in my head as the car drew closer to the automatic gate. A mad woman or something? My eyes almost bulged out at the sight of a figure I saw a little bit away from me. What's she doing here?
"Stop at that figure standing with the men," I ordered, my voice coming out thick.
"Yes, boss."
Stopping, my men following me with a convoy rushed to open the car, but I was already out, leaving the men in dismay because it never happens.
Dipping my hand into my pocket, I walked silently toward their direction, hearing everything.
"I am the owner of the company."
Episode 49 June pov I felt taken aback by his words, a package? By who? The phrase hung in the air, refusing to make sense. My mind kept wandering , trying to piece together the puzzle. Who could have sent a package cos the last time I checked, it's not my birthday and I don't remember having anyone here except my friend and working colleague.Questions swirled in my head as I quickly collected the food from him and hurriedly walked to the table, each one step leading to more confusion. " Here ma. Your order".I said dropping the food on the table." Thank you darling. By the way, what's your name?"Ok, why the name? I queried inwardly, looking confused." Am June"." June, you look beautiful". Oh, common . I have have heard that a million times. I smiled politely, nodding in response to the compliment, but my mind was elsewhere. The words of praise barely registered, overshadowed by thoughts of the mysterious package. " Thank you. I do really appreciate
Episode 48 June pov It came at a bang on my head. My body vibrated, wavering from my head down to my toes. At first,I thought maybe it was not announced properly until it came out again, " your husband must be lucky one ". The doctor kept talking sheepishly,her eyes brimming with smile." Yeah. Thank you. We really have to go now". Mum said on my behalf as she stood up to the door." Ehmm, can I ask you? The husband ,he supposed to be here cos he needs to like get some advice".The doctor kept ranting.My breath seized, my eyes glued to the doctor cos the more I tried harder to talk,the more my lips tied up. I needed to calm down and the best I did was to breathe in and out but it wasn't helping." We will just do as you said ok"". Mum kept replying on my behalf.I quickly, unbolted the office door and rushed out like one been pursued. I didn't have the strength to shed more tears. The pool of tears all gone. The only thing remaining was , nodding my h
Episode 47 Thompson pov The phone buzzed to life, and the other end started ringing. I gingerly stood up,a spark of joy flickered within me, my hope rising like a flame.I waited, my phone ,plugged to my ear, my heart pounding in anticipation, expecting to hear her voice on the other end. But the ringing continued, echoing through the silence, and his hope began to dwindle. She didn't pick up. The ringing eventually stopped, replaced by the cold, harsh sound of voicemail. My brief moment of joy deflated, leaving me feeling empty and disappointed once again, making me shatter my phone in the air." Ahh!!!" I kept staggering around, perusing to find my way out of the room cos I was totally drunk, wishing I can see a drink right now so I wouldn't recognize where I was. June pov 5:00 pm" Angel,we gonna miss the truck". Mum shouted from outside as I tried smuggling out the last bag out of the house. I stood for a
Episode 46 Thompson pov What the hell!! I stood stiffed,my body dried up,my breathing ceased." I told you, you this motherfucker!!!" Byran's voice thundered,the building echoing back his words into our ears.Wait, is this a dream? An unknown number saying the video was all fake? That he just wanted to drain me !! and he willake sure he does that till am gone!!" Ahh!!!" My voice roaring like a wounded lion. My hand needing something to lay hold on as It kept on destroying every freaking thing it can lay hold on." Gosh!! What the hell is this!!" I whimpered bitterly,my heart flipping like a running bed. " You don't need to call hell. You are the hell yourself. So, all you could do was to pursue her away. A girl with a pure soul!!" His eyes looking so deadly at me as I stood like a ghost in a coven. " A girl who did nothing but good. A girl who for the first time made you visit your parents in how many years. That's why you saw a bullshit tape, unverified tape an
Episode 45 June pov" Common,it's all over in the internet". Her answer coming out sarcastically, hitting me so hard, my head aching so bad." Mum..mum?" I stammered out, my lips wide open, waiting to squeeze out some words but not even one came through." Tell me this is not true mum? Like how did this people knew that we are dating. I didn't tell anyone." I broke down entirely slipping off from the chair I was to the ground, lying helplessly as my face layed up to the ceiling, calculating the worst shame that is right before me." You don't know that you dated.."" Oh, dated, like it's all over". A wrly smile creating on my face ." Like I can't be happy for a whole time. This minute,it seems it's good, the other minutes, it seems the hell is let loose. Why me?!! How will I face the people outside now that I once dated a billionaire and here I am . What will they say mum!!"" Hei, don't work yourself up". Mum said but I was not buying that, nodding my head as that
Episode 44 June povI walked for thirty minutes,still trying to walk out of his territory, frustrated on what to.I suddenly remembered i have a phone with me. I remembered he bought a new phone this morning for me. I quickly dialed mum's number, needing the comfort and reassurance of a familiar voice. " Hi baby girl." She squirreled in admiration over the phone. Her voice, sounding as a push to more tears. She thought am fine. She thought am good. She didn't know my life is crumbled." Mum" my cracking voice erupted, trying very hard to stay smooth." What's it, honey? Your voice is not ok and don't you dare play dumb,angel". The motherly voice echoing into my ears, serving as a soothing balm." Mum". I swallowed hard again, blinking hard not to cry anymore. My lips kept sealing up the more it tries to say something." Hei,. It's ok". Her consoling voice echoed again,this time more calmer and soothing as silence enveloped us." Mum, it's not ok. It's all
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