Erica's I watched as the flowers begin to bloom. It was really a sight that's good for the eye. "Awwwn,this is so pretty," I told the man that was practically glued to my side. LeroiIt's been a week since the incident but Leroi has refused to leave my side claiming he needs to watch me as I recuperate. What a genuine reason"Not as pretty as you." He said offhandedly. A small blush flared on my cheek and I hit him playfully. He's been like this lately. Dropping compliments at the most random time and making my heart go flip flops"What? I'm simply telling the truth. Or do you mean to tell me that this flower is on the same level of beauty as you? What bullshit" He kissed my palm with a bored look on his face. I knew he was bored of my long walk in the garden and my observations of the flowers. He would rather do something more "tangible" as he likes to call it. But he wouldn't leave my side. And frankly, it's frustrating on my side too! I watched from the side of my eyes as Fr
Micheal's POVI finished buttoning my cuffs, spray a bit of perfume, and took my car keys. Heading outside.This would be the first time I'll be going outside since the incident. I rather find it convenient and better to refer to the other day's event as the"incident". No need for going into the detailsBut I needed to see Alpha first, just to let him know that the plan is about to get worked on.This is what I would call, early testing. Which is likely for us to fail, perhaps pass though the latter is very much on the edge of uncertainty. A few minutes later and I was in the garden where I was directed to come to by one of the footmen. Alpha had taken Erica on a walk.The sight made me smile. Erica does have her way around Leroi, doesn't she?She was saying something to him, eyes wide with happiness and mouth curled to something resembling a defiant little smile. Leroi wasn't in a very good position, especially if compared to Erica whose eyes were shining as bright as the sun. His
Erica's POVLeroi had just finished dressing and he was just going from one call to another. From one discussion to the other, so much so that I'm having a feeling that something is not going well with his company.But of course, he'll want to keep everything away from me."Baby is something the matter," I asked, as I stirred his coffee and applied the right amount of syrup. I'm now familiar with the quantities and qualities at which he likes some of his things. How he likes to eat his sausages, that is mildly burnt.Weird right? I know. He likes his steak rare, his wine old as men themselves. I find it quite alarming, the whopping sum he spends on stocking his cellar. With his ancient wine. But that was straying away from the topic at hand. Something is going on with him and he's not telling me about his. I mean, I thought we were way past that. But apparently, he doesn't share the same sentiment that I do"No, nothing is up. Just a few minor changes that I need to sort out in th
Micheal's POVI leaned against the car, assuming a leisurely look. I'm currently in an alley and waiting for Angelina to come out or go in. Whichever one of the two. Though at this point I think I simply should give up.It doesn't look as if she's going to come here today. Truth be told, I wouldn't even come here myself. The alley was dark and murky, a pungent smell filled the air. How and why someone would choose to live here somehow behooves me. I was leaning against the car, because as illogical as this might sound, I have a feeling that it'll just disappear into the thin air. The wind was howling, the cloud was rapidly forming and the once bright sky now promised the outcome of what looked to me like a storm. This definitely can't be good. But why was this place creepy though?? The research I had done pinning a lot of great work and a lot of sleepless nights in my head, shows that Angelina has been frequenting this particular alley for three weeks now. And exactly three days
Erica's POVI watched as Francis gulped down the cider before heaving a cough."Easy now mate. There's Brandy in there." I informed her. She nodded in understanding and begin to take sips, instead of gulps. She reached for one of the buttery scones and chewed with satisfaction. "Now will you tell me what's wrong?" I asked her. With concern in my voice.Because how would I not be concerned? When her eyes were this puffy and her face was swollen from tears. Her nose wasn't in a better condition from all the snot and dripping. Even my shirt has suffered the safe fate as hers. Covered with tears and snot"I received a call this morning." She began, after a whileI nodded and patted her back, a silent encouragement for her to continue. "I thought I shouldn't take it to heart. It couldn't be that bad. Or so I kept telling myself" I could see her eyes shining with unshed tears and my heart broke for her."My mate has been sacked from his job." She looked into my eyes as she searched for
Leroi's POVI finished the coffee quickly and shook my head with a smile, at the question that Erica was asking me. That's the problem. She's too perspective by half. Too much for her own good. She's been going on and on and asking me if something was wrong at the company"Baby is something the matter?" She prodded again. I groaned inwardly, but I shook my head negatively."No, nothing is up. Just a few minor changes that needed to be done. I promise I'll be home as soon as I'm done." I hope she'll let go of the matter now and leave me in peace"I'm no dummy though. You've been receiving more calls than usual in the last thirty minutes or so. And you're telling me nothing is up. Remember, I had to bring your phone to you like three times. When you were in the bathroom." She glanced expectantly at me. Gosh! I didn't want to lie to her anymore, but there was no way I'll tell her about the situation at the company. She doesn't need to know. "Really, it isn't something you should wo
Erica's POV "You know I can't bare to hear your cries. It breaks my heart more than anything else." Gabriel was now the one consoling Francis now. "I'm so sorry," Francis repeated, for the nth time today. "I know, baby. I know." "So m I forgiven??" Francis asked expectantly. "Not yet though. Maybe if I punish you." His voice was reading and light. Maybe that was a secret language between the two of them "Puni..punish me? Ohh, I would like that" she replied with a meek smile. My eyes widened, but I reminded myself not to butt in unless necessary. It doesn't look like it. Because the little coy smile on Francis's face is saying something that I don't understand. But who smiles when they hear of their impending punishment?? Francis, and Gabriel. I lost track of their conversation now, as it had steered away from begging for forgiveness to begging for some other things which I surely do not understand. After what seems like an eternity, which if I may mention, was a punis
Leroi pov~ Now that I know exactly what is going on I need to have a different way of approaching everything…maybe I should go back to Erica tonight I feel uneased whenever she's left alone "Simon please get my car ready am going home" "But sir ..you still have some matters to attend to" " I would do that later but right now I need to go home," I said putting on my jacket " It would be ready quickly," Simon said leaving The house was very quiet which was unusual and the lights were all turned off…I opened my room door gently to see Erica laying on the bed awake just staring at the ceiling "Baby" I called stepping into the room..she smiled rushing up to hug me "Leroi…you came back early" she cooed taking off my Jacket " Yes, I had to I missed you, and besides why did you turn off all the lights?" " Because I was scared someone might come in and attack me" Erica isn't easily frightened why would she say this " Did anyone threaten you" Her facial expression changed…someone di