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CHAPTER 022: MAYA’S POV

Auteur: Favour Oma
last update Date de publication: 2026-04-10 14:51:15

The slow hum of the AC was the only sound interrupting the heavy silence between us. The low light in the room casts soft glows on our faces.

Williams leaned closer, his face stood an inch away from me each time he reached for a drawing. Then his eyes would light up in that subtle way.

I could hear every tiny little sound, the scratch of his pen against paper, the movement of his fingers on the keyboard. The click of the mouse, and then I became too conscious of how loud my breathing was.

He
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  • CLAIMED BY HIS RIVAL FRIEND.   CHAPTER 022: MAYA’S POV

    The slow hum of the AC was the only sound interrupting the heavy silence between us. The low light in the room casts soft glows on our faces. Williams leaned closer, his face stood an inch away from me each time he reached for a drawing. Then his eyes would light up in that subtle way. I could hear every tiny little sound, the scratch of his pen against paper, the movement of his fingers on the keyboard. The click of the mouse, and then I became too conscious of how loud my breathing was.He pointed at one of the modular sections I had redrawn. “This connection here is cleaner than what we had yesterday. Good catch,” then his lips parted softly. He was too handsome up close. I managed a smile while pulling my eyes away from him. I wouldn't let him catch me staring for too long like that rainy night in his car. My fingers resumed clumsily on the keyboard. Being this close to him, remembering the feel of his lips on mine, remembering the naughty words that ruined me even before his

  • CLAIMED BY HIS RIVAL FRIEND.   CHAPTER 021: MAYA’S POV

    “Here at Banks Holdings, we do more than a pretty face and blazers. We work for every buck we earn.” Elizabeth snarled while darting her eyes at you-know-who. Me, of course! It was a little brief with the design department concerning the newest biggest project at hand. With everyone else seated, I still felt abused by her words. I kissed my teeth while I let my heart thump. I almost talked back, but Jeff's fingers were right in time, they tapped on me, reminding me how useless it was to succumb to her pressure. I swallowed, straightening my shoulders like it didn't get to me. Well, it did. Here I am seated in my office when every other staff member was home and had probably forgotten they were at work today.She had been on my back all day, sending message after message about the UrbanAxis project, demanding changes and pointing out every little flaw in my sketches. I knew exactly what she was doing; looking for any reason to make me look not good enough in front of everyone. She

  • CLAIMED BY HIS RIVAL FRIEND.   CHAPTER 020: MAYA’S POV

    By the fourth call, my patience was wearing thin. I walked into his office trying not to sigh too loudly. He asked me to fetch a particular old file from the storage room downstairs. When I brought it back, he barely glanced at it before telling me to return it. I turned to leave, jaw tight, wondering if he was doing all this on purpose just to watch me walk in and out all morning. Back in my office, I stood by the tall metal cabinet, flipping through thick folders of previous company designs. My feet are already sore from the constant trip to and from his office. I was trying to get familiar with the style they used when the landline buzzed again. I closed my eyes for a second, then walked over and picked it up. A part of me wanted to scream out loud, the other part wanted to ask him if hiring me was a punishment. I curled my fists beside me instead.“Maya, come to my office now.” I had lost count of how many times I had heard him say that just this morning. I hung up and walked

  • CLAIMED BY HIS RIVAL FRIEND.   CHAPTER 019: MAYA’S POV

    Time flew like it was up against me. It's my very first day at Banks Holdings, one of the biggest, and wealthiest Architectural companies in the city. I should be over the moon, jubilating, and maybe celebrating as Evelyn had opined. I was happy, but you know, that kind of happy that still had you thinking.There was no way Gabriel wouldn't react when the news finally reached him. I was left with no other option. I stood before my new office, twisting the tiny key into the keyhole. The HR department had been kind enough to grant my request. I couldn't imagine spending every damn day within the same walls with Williams, I would get sick from his stares before the very first paycheck. I walked in. Evelyn’s free-sized skirt flowed in with me, brushing my calves. Evelyn was kind enough to give out a few, and I had gotten some blazers with the little money I had left.I stepped in, the official introduction had ended just a few minutes ago, with everyone looking prim and proper. The lady

  • CLAIMED BY HIS RIVAL FRIEND.   CHAPTER 018: MAYA’S POV

    For a few seconds, neither of us spoke. I waited to hear him say something else aside from mumbling my name, but instead, he let the silence stretch while his gaze locked with mine.Then he batted his eyelids once, while letting his throat gulp.“Close the door, Maya,” he said, his voice low and smooth, but there was a teasing edge to it.I turned and pushed the door shut. The soft click sounded too loud in the quiet room. When I faced him again, he had moved back to his chair, one finger tapping slowly on the armrest. His eyes moved over me, from my borrowed crisp white shirt down to my skirt and back up again. A small, knowing smile tugged at the corner of his lips.“You look… professional,” he said. The way he said it made it sound like anything but a normal compliment. Like he was remembering how I looked the other night with his shirt barely covering me, moaning his name.I swallowed hard and took a few steps closer. My heels clicked on the polished floor. “Good morning, Mr. Ba

  • CLAIMED BY HIS RIVAL FRIEND.   CHAPTER 017: WILLIAMS’ POV

    The moment the office door jammed closed behind me, it felt like I shouldn’t be here in the first place. How did I sleep and wake up thinking about the same person? I thought this only happened to me when I met her four years ago. The naive, young beautiful girl who was always in the company of her boss, Great Man Steele, of blessed memory.I would always sit across conference tables watching the way her lashes swayed, the way her lips moved each time she whispered something into her Boss's ear. That woman belonged to the Architectural world. How on earth could a man like Gabriel keep such an asset away from the world?Not once did I know that one night would rekindle this level of desire in me again.I walked in slowly, dropping off my leather bag on the desk with no enthusiasm to be where I was at the moment. The office seemed drained of color, like my life has been since that night, without her around.A knot clogged tight in my throat. I glanced at the piled-up files awaiting my

  • CLAIMED BY HIS RIVAL FRIEND.   CHAPTER 009: MAYA’S POV

    Work for him?!” How could he have thought of that? Was he looking for possible ways to kill me faster? I dashed out of the hall before I could change my mind. The air outside flushed my skin instantly. I never knew I was choking in there. Heels clicked steadily as I moved like a whirlwind through

  • CLAIMED BY HIS RIVAL FRIEND.   CHAPTER 008: MAYA

    “What are you doing here?” I asked, my voice lower now, steadier than I felt. I hadn't expected him to be there. Maya had never mentioned anything about the famous Williams Banks of Banks Holding being affiliated with the company she worked for. “I was invited.” His gaze didn't shift. “You know,

  • CLAIMED BY HIS RIVAL FRIEND.   CHAPTER 016: MAYA’S POV

    I stood before the mirror a second longer than necessary, fully dressed in Evelyn’s crisp white shirt and a charcoal black skirt that looked like I was born in it. My fingers tightened slightly around the handle of my bag, as I studied my reflection. The white shirt sat neatly against my skin, cr

  • CLAIMED BY HIS RIVAL FRIEND.   CHAPTER 015: MAYA’S POV

    “Oh, my Lord!” I gasped. Eyes moistened at once. The phone in my hand was visibly shaking. I had no idea Evelyn stood by the door, watching.I tilted my head backward. Pain writhing my heart apart. Then footsteps clicked, I looked and it was Helen, she walked into the bedroom.“Don't tell me it's a

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