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"Read this," Dorcas said, placing the newspaper in front of Roberta. Dorcas had a little boy deliver the news she wanted to be published to her every morning, not that she read them but it was her late husband's favorite thing to do. The morning newspaper had caught her attention and she was sure it was going to stir up so many controversies in the next few days.The only place she could meet with Roberta was at her Pilates class. She had security with her all day so it was difficult to see her.They scheduled their meeting every Wednesday for an hour. Dorcas groaned as she watched a woman do a spine stretch on the mat. Most of the women who attended the class were taking up their positions while she was at a corner discussing with her niece. She would have loved to join them but she couldn’t be seen outside, Wyatt had doubled the amount of people searching for her. It was three weeks to the election and any bad news or information about the candidates or aspirants coul
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Dessert came. Ruby was impressed by the quality of the food. She was already full. She had to admit that it was the best night she had in weeks.To make up for the past weeks, Nate had booked them a dinner reservation in a five star hotel. She had received a text from him after her meeting with Mark and some other people. He didn’t care if she was still dressed in a suit or if she had sweatpants on. She was perfect and she was still going to look cute in whatever she had on. She was glad that she didn't have to worry about anything, it was just her and Nate in their little world. The soft jazz music playing in the background was perfect for the evening. The stars in the sky were twinkling as if in approval of their union. "Do you want to dance?"he askedShe was flustered by his question but took his hand anyway. "I missed you" he whispered into her ears as he twirled her on the dance floor.Admitting his feelings was something he had just started learning.He felt empt
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Monday had come by so quickly and Ruby found herself seated in Mark's office. They had just ended another meeting with some investors who were willing to support the opening of the new restaurant in California.After a weekend of lazing about in Nate’s arms, talking about life and sharing a thousand hugs but zero kisses, she started the week with the brightest smile and determination.She liked to think of Nate as her happy pill and Goodluck charm.She had been feeling burnt out the previous week but all it took was a good conversation from him, forehead kisses and she was all good. She blushed as she reminded herself to act right bec she was at work. "So, where did you grow up?" She askedThey had bagels and coffee in front of them. She had gotten closer to Mark and she enjoyed his company even though they maintained a strictly platonic friendship. "I've lived in Barcelona, Spain for the longest time but my parents are Americans" he said, stirring her coffee "Oh that's
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“You should have taken Nate’s offer” Esme frowned They were squished at the back of a taxi while the rain was pouring heavily.After her meeting with Mark, she decided to go out with Esme.The weather had looked nice but the moment she flagged a cab down, it began raining cats and dogs.Becoming a mom wasn’t treating Esme right, she snapped at the slightest things, cried ever so easily and had twice an appetite. “I didn’t take it because I didn’t want to,” Ruby frowned back. “He has done so much for me already” “Look at you now, you’re sitting at the back of a cab, drenched in rain. Do you feel happy about yourself?”Ruby rolled her eyes, she had learnt to become even more patient with Esme. One time, they were debating on what they wanted to eat and Ruby wanted Caesar salad while Esme wanted pizza but the Pizza Hut wasn’t having any deliveries that day. Esme had cried and thrown tantrums until she had the pizza delivered to her the next day.Since then, Ruby had learnt to t
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Ruby’s pretty face was twisted in a frown. She had dropped Esme at home and was in a bad mood after Taylor had caused a scene at the store. She had only gotten home a few minutes ago, Nate and Maria were out, it was her chance to rest by herself. She didn't have the time to kick off her heels before the doorbell rang the second time. She let out an exasperated sigh. Whoever was at the door had better had something important to say, she thought. She quickly pulled her hair in a bun and went downstairs. She just came back from a real estate agency. The meeting with the agent, Mrs Dala was stressful, they had spent about two hours talking about different districts. None of the houses they saw impressed her much, there was always something to complain of.Due to the change in the location of the restaurant, she had to change the location of her house in California. She didn’t want a place that was too far from work as she was going to be spending most days there. The first house
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The restaurant was open 24/7 which was good. It gave the couples time to think and talk. They had both remained silent for over thirty minutes. Ruby had ordered steaming coffee for them. She stared at her coffee absentmindedly while Nate remained silent.Nate placed his hands on his chin, lost in deep thoughts. After the situation with Wyatt, he decided that they went out to have dinner as they were too tired to cook and Maria wasn’t at home to make them dinner.“Why didn’t you tell me this?” he managed to ask. “Why don’t you tell me you agreed to work for mark?”Nate was upset, he felt betrayed and hurt. Ruby hadn’t told him she was now working for Mark which even made him more jealous. When Ruby told him she was working for someone, he was curious and had sent someone to go after her. Finding out she worked for Mark was the biggest betrayal to him. He believed that if she had nothing to hide, then she would have told him the truth earlier. He had made a mental note to discu
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“I know it’s hard to believe me and you have been through the worst times in your life. Being a victim of bullying is a very sensitive issue and I’m not going to take it easy on them. The Wyatt’s always have a way of getting away with things. This is why Wyatt had remained unpunished for him crimes” Nate explained“I remember vividly that in highschool, Taylor was the biggest bully but all she got as punishment was detention while the other kids suffered” Nate shook his head to clear his thoughts, this was the last thing he had expected to hear from her. He couldn’t imagine how she had survived through the day, after dealing with his horrible daughter, she also had to deal with a horrible father. “Katie and I have so much planned out with concrete evidence. There are receipts from the transactions Wyatt made, there are videos and even audio and witnesses. He won’t be able to prove his innocence, the police and some lawyers are also investigating the case”he sighed. The whole t
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It was half past one already. Ruby stared at the couple who took their reservation,they looked so happy in love. The man wrapped his arms around the woman’s shoulder, leaning across the table. She was already done with her third cup of coffee and wasn’t ready to go home yet. It was the first time she stayed out that late with Nate. The waiter had to heat up their food again after giving them a stern frown but they didn’t mind.She loved how Nate made her feel like a teenager, through him, she got to live most of the moments she wished to live when she was younger.She had been too shy and was scared that she was going to get bullied or called ugly each time she showed her face outside her home.She sent a text to Maria who was now at home, telling her not to expect them home anytime soon. “They look really in love, don’t they?” Nate commentedHe was slowly beginning to understand the things that Ruby wanted, Grace had advised him to take time to learn her love language. Learning
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