LOGINLogan“Sir, please, sign these documents so I can send them to our lawyers for further progress.” My secretory placed a stack of files in front of me.“Do you need them today?” I asked.“Yes, Sir. The court will open on Monday then. Don’t worry, I have personally reviewed them. You don’t need to read them all again.” He said.“You know I don’t sign any paper before reading them. You can submit them on Monday because it’s impossible to finish all these papers today.” I said.“Okay, Sir.” He nodded.“You may leave now.” I dismissed him and he disappeared in the next moment.But he came back five minutes later as I ignored the intercom.“Sir, Mr. Felix and a lady are here to see you. shall I send them inside?” He asked in a hesitated tone.He had started working for me less than six months ago.I sighed and leaned back on his chair.Felix must have come with his wife. If he was alone, I would have stopped him but I couldn’t do it to Amanda.“Okay, send them inside.” I said and closed the
Tessa“Mamma.”“Yes, baby.” I looked down at my daughter who was laying on my chest while I was stroking her hairs.“I want to hear one more story.” She said in her sleepy voice.“Lena, you have school tomorrow.” I said and kissed her forehead.Gently placing her down on her bed, I stroked her hairs. She always slept on my chest and listened to stories. It was our routine for years. My kids were my whole world. She was a bright child and outspoken. She was loved by everyone in the neighbourhood and at her school whereas Lucas was more introvert now but a very protective brother.He took care of her in my absence. Seeing the love between my children, my heart used to swell.Once she was fast asleep, I covered her properly with blanket and placed a kiss on her forehead before exiting her room. Lucas was also fast asleep.It was still early for me to go to the bed, I made a cup of hot chocolate for myself and went to the backyard to enjoy some time alone under the stary night. The sprin
LoganStanding in a corner, watching people, mostly my relatives and familiar faces chatting and enjoying among themselves whereas I chose to drink quietly.I had no interest in their conversations. They were happy, their kids running around the house.Inwardly, I was jealous of them because I was all alone, watching their happy world.“Mind if I sit here?”I heard a feminine voice and I was forced to shift my gaze on the intruder. I saw a tall woman standing with a flute of champagne in her hand. She had a polite smile on her face.“I am not the owner of this place. So, you can make yourself comfortable anywhere.” I replied nonchalantly.“You’re right but right now, you are the one occupying this comfortable place and you seem to enjoy your peace. I can’t be rude to invade your privacy.” She said and sipped her wine leisurely.“I am leaving so you can sit here.” I said after a few moments.“You arrived hardly thirty minutes ago and you’re already leaving?” She raised her brow at me.
Logan“Sir, it’s already seven. Everyone has already left and there isn’t much work for you as well. Please, go home and take some rest. You have been here for last two days.” My secretory said.“I’ll stay here for a little longer. You can take your leave now.” I said in a dismissive tone.He opened his mouth to say something but he nodded his head.“Good night, Sir. Please, take some rest from work.” He said and left.I was left alone again.I was looking out of the window of my office. I had shifted on the top floor of my office to preserve my privacy. Only my secretory and the most senior executives were allowed to come to my floor.The city was illuminated and people were busy in their lives.But I was stuck where I was four years ago.Living alone without my family for years wasn’t easy. I tried building high walls around me but I failed.For the world, I was a cold, strict boss. I fired even the most skilled people on the smallest mistake. People around me were scared of me. The
Four years later…Tessa“What do you mean the final fitting isn’t done yet? We have a show in less than forty-eight hours and you’re telling me that there are five dresses which are yet to be fitted. Come on, this is our first show of the year and you want us to be a failure.”I lost my temper on my juniors and they stood with lowered heads.“Sorry, Ma’am. It’ll be done by four in the evening.” One of them dared to answer.“Go and get it done and come back only when you have the full checklist.” I dismissed them.My headache worsened. Putting off my reading glasses, I rubbed my temples.It wasn’t a big deal though. The fitting could be done within a couple of hours but I never left anything for later.Owning one of the emerging clothing brand wasn’t a piece of cake either. I had given it most of my time. Spent sleepless nights on planning minor details, travelling across the world for new ideas and to target new potential markets.I devoted myself to my children and to the company tha
LoganMy gaze shifted from Raelynn to her father whose face turned ghostly white.“Logan, I swear he must be behind your daughter’s kidnapping. He can do anything.” Raelynn pointed her finger at her father.I didn’t believe any of them but when I thought deeper, I felt that he could actually do it.He had links with people in illegal business that’s why I pulled my shares and my financial aids from his business a long time ago.“Raelynn, have you lost your mind? You’re framing your own father.” He yelled and charged towards his father but I came between them.“Is it true?” I gritted my teeth and glared him hard.“No, absolutely not! She has lost her mind. Why would I hurt a baby and even if I had planned to hurt her, I would have killed her as soon as I lay my hands on her.” He yelled and it was the last straw of my patience.I grabbed his collar and punched his face. I forgot that he was older than me. He dared to use such strong and wicked words for my child.“How dare you? Say it a
Tessa“Where was your mind when you drove like a senseless drunkard?” I raised my brow at the man who laid on the hospital bed, his right arm wrapped in a splint but the cocky look didn’t falter.“I wasn’t driving recklessly, it happened in a split of second and yes, I was kind of lost.” He said.“
Tessa“Why aren’t you going inside? Don’t tell me that my brother forbade you to see him.” Lea taunted me with a wicked smile but I chose not to react and patiently waited outside Logan’s room for Lucas to come out.I took Lucas to see his father in the morning before school. I decided not to go in
Tessa“Are you done for today?”Adrian’s voice forced me to look up from the final prints of the dresses that we were about to add in our first collection.“I think it’ll take me another couple of hours to complete the review so we can finally work on the dresses.” I responded.“Don’t overexert you
Tessa “Mommy, can you drop me at school today?” Lucas, who was ready to go to school, asked me.Usually, his driver or Logan used to drop him at his school and my routine was to pick him after school but his strange behaviour since the morning worried me. He was clingier, always sticking by my sid







