Without my help, Roman wouldn't manage to land a managerial position in my uncle's company.
I doubted that he would manage to get to that position.When asked by my uncle what engagement present I would like from him and because I was blindly in love with Roman, I asked my uncle for Roman's promotion.I remember my uncle's shock at that time which he quickly covered with a grin and said, "Of course, I will do as my favorite niece asked me.""No, that's not true," Roman denied itBut I knew he was eyeing the position of the CFO as he said it when I came to pick him up at the bar because he could not drive.In his drunkenness he blurted it out.I was planning to ask my uncle to give him that position, however my uncle was away for a long business trip.The night of my uncle's return to the country, I went to Roman's apartment to tell him that we were going to my uncle's villa.I drove to his apartment and planned to wait for him there since it was still early.The lights of his apartment were on and this made me wonder as Roman wasn't a wasteful person.Always making sure that lights were off before leaving his apartment.It got me worried that he might be ill and didn't go to work.In haste, I made my way to his room but an embarrassing sound coming from his room stopped my feet from taking another step.He was really into porn, multiple times he persuaded me to watch with him but declined each time.I was hesitating to enter his room however when I remembered my purpose I gathered my courage to push the ajar door.My knees buckled down and I swayed when I saw two naked bodies intertwined together on the bed.One was Roman, my fiance and the other one was my best friend, Lucy."Roman? Lucy?"I was jolted back to the present when Roman darted to me and embraced me."Let go of me, Roman," I screamed.I tried to get out from his arms but my hands were locked up and he embraced me tightly."Let her go!" I heard a voice from behind and saw the president's body guard.Roman released me. A mocking grin was on his lips."Oh, you found a rebound, that's why you don't want to come back to me," he said, looking up and down, scrutinizing the bodyguard whom he thought was my lover."I will never come back to a scum like you even if I don't have a man beside me," I said coldly."You'll regret not coming back to me for this man," his face was full of confidence."I regretted the day I gave my heart to you," I watched as Roman's face paled as I replied.Defeated, he turned and left me.I felt no remorse looking at his receding defeated silhouette.Stepping into the house, I froze on my spot when my eyes met with the president."Come here," his soothing voice waltzed into my ears.I couldn't understand why I started to walk towards him as if I was being hypnotized.I sat on the loveseat across from him."He's not worth it," he said."Thank you, Mr. President," I said and smiled at him.He nodded his head while a faint smile appeared at the corner of his lips, dispelling his coldness.My perception about this cold man in front of me, greatly changed.He wasn't uncaring and indifferent.Undoubtedly, he's a sympathetic person.I caught sight of the wall clock and it was already tea time."Would you like to have a biscuit and tea, Mr. President?" My voice was jovial.With raised eyebrows and pursed lips, he looked at me intently.The smile on my lips didn't fade as I waited for his answer."Sure!" He replied and I scurried to the kitchen.I went back, carrying a tray and served him biscuits and tea."Where's your cup?" He asked me. "Go get your cup and join me," he added."No, but thanks, Mr. President," I refused him.I couldn't join him. He's the president and I can't be drinking tea with him.I never forgot who I was and certainly knew my place."Come on! This is your house, remember? The host should join the guest," he said to me, his lips curled up in a full smile.My heart leaped seeing him smile."Alright," I couldn't refute what he said.We're quite companionable even with the silence enveloping the place.From time to time, our eyes met and we smiled at each other."Would you like to go to your room and have a rest, Mr. President?"Something flickered in his eyes but I couldn't tell what it was."Okay, please help me to my room, captain," I went near him and had his arm rest on my shoulders and held his waist while I led him to the room.I am physically fit however by the time we reached the room, I was panting.Being head taller than me, I felt breathless when we reached the room, as he leaned almost all his weight on me.Panting as I propped my arm on the bed to help him lay down, my hand slid, which caused my face to land on the president's firm chest.I whimpered and touched my nose."Are you hurt?" I heard the president's voice at the top of my head and I looked up.Our faces were just a few inches apart and I could feel his warm breath fanning over my face.Andrea Wilkin’s POV The garden was filled with laughter as my kids, my siblings' kids and cousins' kids were running about the garden. Today is my dad’s sixtieth birthday. My siblings and I organized this surprise birthday party for him. “Are they coming?” My brother Austin asked while cradling his third child. “Yes, mom sent me a text an hour ago that they’re preparing,” I replied. “Kirsten is blessed to have you, Austin,” I said, smiling. Austin and Nicholas are like our dad, they are hands on dad. My phone rang as Austin was about to respond. Before I answered the call, I signaled at everyone to keep quiet and they cooperated, not wanting to ruin the surprise. “Mom?” I whispered. “Andrea, your dad is asking me where we are going and the reason we are going out. What should I tell him?” I chuckled. It’s really hard for mom because dad could see through her. It’s really hard to surprise him. “Just tell him that you wanted to have a date with him,” I suggested.
“Congratulations!” Evan gave me a manly tap on the shoulder. Tara had just finished feeding our baby and laid her on the baby cot when he and Trixie came in. “Oh, so beautiful,” Trixie cooed. “What is her name?” Evan asked while looking at my sleeping daughter. “Andrea,” Tara answered and I looked at her in surprise. “You don’t like it?” she squinted her eyes. “I’m happy, babe,” I hugged her, smiling from ear to ear. Naming our daughter after my name was one of her ways of showing how much she loves me. This woman truly amazes me. Despite all the pain she has gone through since we got married she always finds ways to express her love for me. She loves me no matter what. ***The following day, the DNA test result was out. The result has proven that Tara was the great granddaughter of Marcus Reinsterd the Duke of Clorgow. Tara’s grandfather released a statement that Tara is his great granddaughter, the daughter of his grandson the son of his son, Lincoln. In his statement, t
I was like a cat on a tin roof waiting for my “great grandpa” which I was going to meet for the first time. “Don’t be nervous, babe. They can’t hurt you,” Andrei reassured me as he kissed the crown of my head and stroked my large belly. “Dad and mom, will be here, shortly,” as soon as he said that we heard hurried steps coming from the entrance of the mansion. Suzanna smiled at me reassuringly as she walked towards us. “All will be fine, darling,” Suzanna said as she stroked my back. Trevor layed a box and a file on the coffee table before me.“The box was what your grandma left for your father, while the file was your father's legal documents.” I looked up at Andrei and his smile gave me the needed strength for me to look into the box. One by one, I took out the content of the box. I took out the diary and read it. March 5[I was disowned and disinherited by my family because I chose to marry Lincoln Reinsterd. But it was worthwhile because we love each other.]June 1[All of
While I was brooding, the door burst open and I saw Courtney come in while the bodyguard was restraining her. I waved my hand, “Let her be.” “What are you doing here?” I tried not to let my annoyance seep through my voice. This woman saved me after all. “Mr. Hendrick, your surgeon is my friend and he discussed your leg injury with me.”“And?” I frowned. What does she have to do with my injury? “You didn’t look at the card I gave you?” she asked and her eyes darted at the side table. “I’m a physiotherapist,” she went on. She explained to me that I will have a greater chance to walk again if I undergo therapy. Tara’ POV“You can visit me, mom,” I told mom as she was crying when we were left alone in the room. She nodded and wiped her face with her handkerchief. “You take care of yourself, okay,” she said and kissed my forehead. “I will,” I said and we hugged for I don’t know how long. My brothers were in the living room looking solemn as they stood before the grand piano.
Jordan was at the door. “We are all waiting for you at the dining room,” he said and gave me a mischievous grin. I forgot, it’s Saturday today. When I came to Astrana, we all gathered together at the dining table at lunch time on Saturdays. Jordan was right as everybody was seated on their chair at the dining table when we came down. “Sorry for making you wait,” I said as Andrei drew a seat for me. “It’s alright,” Trevor answered, smiling at me. The sparkle in his eyes was more brilliant at this time. Is this because he was seeing his best friend in me? Suzanna told me that my biological dad was his best friend. One by one I looked at the faces of people I love as we were having lunch. My heart was filled with gratitude that I was blessed by God to have been surrounded by people I love and love me too. ***The day before we were leaving, I was hugging Andrei from behind as he was shaving his face. “Babe, we are leaving tomorrow night and I haven’t visited Hendrick in the hosp
I used my eyes to plead to Andrei and let me go to the hospital. Yes, I don’t see Hendrick as a lover, but he is my friend and I can’t just ignore him knowing that he is now in the hospital. “Let’s go,” Andrei said and I was relieved. I hugged him and said, “Thank you, babe.” “Get Johnny to drive for you,” mom said. Andrei embraced me as we traveled as I was tense. “Don’t get agitated. Think about our child.” “Mm,” I nodded and silently prayed that Hedrick would be fine and the surgery would go well. There was a woman who was waiting in the corridor in front of the surgery room. She might have heard our hurried steps and turned toward us. I was stunned as she was beautiful. My heart suddenly leaped with excitement. Finally, the one for Hendrick showed up. “Are you the girlfriend?” she asked when I was near her. Andrei slid his arm around my waist, silently telling her that she’s got it wrong.“I’m sorry, I thought you were because he has been calling your name. So I called