LEONA" Nevermind. How about we get practical?""Sure."He moved leisurely to his shelf and grabbed some documents, he walked back to me and placed them in front of me."These are the records of this company for the past five years. I'd like you to go through and pinpoint the shortcomings. "" But this is an auditor's work? "" What? Is it not part of being an accountant? "" Yeah but this is really gonna take forever. "" Is that a complaint coming out of your mouth? "" No but... "" Do you want this job or not? " he began to roll his sleeves up." Yes... "" Then keep quiet and do as you were told. "" Alright, can I have all the receipts? "" Sure, why not? " He brought them to me.As an audit of a bank, which I am currently, I have to provide users such as lenders and investors with an enhanced degree of confidence in the financial statements.To form that opinion, I have to gather appropriate and sufficient evidence and observe, test, compare, and confirm until gaining reasonab
THIS CHAPTER IS DEDICATED TO ALL OF YOU! I LOVE YOU~LEONA~This is the second time he's talking about a baby in just a day. What's with him?I scrutinized him, trying to take in every of his features."Do you mind explaining what you said just now?" I asked." What?" He asked with an innocent look." Love you, mum, talk to you later." He said and pinged on a phone I just saw him holding.I looked at him and realized that he had an airpod in his ear.Oh, so he was making a call?Why didn't I notice earlier? And why does his call coincide with my life?Why am I even trying to believe him?"Sorry about that. Was on a call." He apologized."I noticed, may I go now? I promise to finish the work tomorrow if possible."" You may." He agreed and walked away.For all I know, he could be lying.I walked on the long passageway towards the exit.My eyes adjusted to the darkness outside as I walked to the roadside for a car.After ten minutes, I still couldn't get any Taxi that would convey me ho
~LEONA~It was cloudy and the wind blew fiercely accompanied by lightning and thunder.It was a sigh of a great storm. I looked at the cloud sadly.I just closed from work later than usual and it happens that there was no available taxi. The coming storm made it worse.I clutched my bag tightly as I walked on the street. There was no one apart from moving cars.I tried stopping random cars but none was ready to render help.I decided to start walking home and maybe I might get a taxi.As I walked, I began to hear lighter footsteps behind me.I turned but couldn't see anyone. I didn't make much out of it so I continued walking.After some steps, I began to hear the strange steps. My pulse quickened when I turned to see my worst nightmare.I could recognize him from anywhere.How did he find me so quickly?I doubled my steps and made to run but it suddenly began to rain making the street slippery and my heels weren't helping one bit.He was almost close and I was trying to run faster bu
★ LEONA"Don't be shocked, you didn't plan on being anonymous forever did you?"" Well, then I guess I am fired. I'm sorry for the inconveniences I must've caused during my short term stay" I took my bag.He knew all along that I was the one who has been sleeping secretly in his house and am sure that was why he was tough on me yesterday.He brought his hand to his lips and chuckled. "Short term. Really? Did you want it long?"Did I really say that? I am sure it wasn't on purpose."Well, I am sorry." I apologized due to lack of words.I didn't want him to tell me to leave before I do so I turned to the door and began to walk."I never told you to leave miss Grande. I'm still talking to you. "I stopped and held my bag tightly." What else is left to be said?" I didn't want to hear the word 'you're fired.'" There's in fact a lot I want to talk about and they're far from ' you're fired.' "He read my mind.I turned to him and he gestured for me to sit.I walked back to his large mahoga
LEONA"Are you alright?" Raymond asked."Yes, I am. Why did you stop the car?""That's it, you're not fine. We are home but you didn't notice. What's wrong Leona? "" Come on Raymond, I'm fine. I am justa little occupied. " I lied" Occupied with? "" The thought of my son's future and lot more. Let's go. " I opened the door and got out with Leonard.I waited for Raymond at the door to open the door since I was holding Leo along with my bag.I got in once he opened it."Has Leo taken anything yet?""He took cereal two hours ago but I think he'll need milk now. I'll go prepare it. Here, give him to me so you can freshen up. "I nodded and handed him to Raymond.When I came back from the bathroom, Leonard was sleeping peacefully on my bed.Raymond must've brought him here after he'd slept.But..Did I take that long in the bathroom?I wore my oversized pajamas and got out."Did he finish all the bottles?" I asked and sat beside Raymond on the couch."Yeah, your son is one hell of a foodi
LEONA"How's your baby, Miss Grande?"No fucking way!My head snapped up and met with his eyes.His gaze on me was unfaltering, taking note of every twist I make."Excuse me?.""I said how's your baby." He repeated and looked away.My mind flashed to Yolando. Could he possibly be working with him?"Who are you? Are you a stalker? Have you been sent by him to get me?"I got terrified when I remembered that Lando's safe password was DAVE.Could they be related? Am I already in trouble?"What are you talking about?" It was his turn to be surprised." Fucking answer me! Who the fuck are you!" I raised my voice, causing heads to turn." Are you crazy?" He chided and looked around."People are watching so keep your voice low." He said under his breath." I don't care!" I yelled again."Of course you wouldn't care but I do. I have a reputation to uphold."I looked around and realized that everyone was looking at what was going on.This will even be worse. I saw CCTV cameras around and panick
LEONA***I didn't waste any more time when I got to my office. Once my head was buried in my work, I didn't look up till it was time to go home.I left the office hastily because I didn't want to encounter Dave.Fortunately, my sweet brother was already waiting for me outside with the car as usual.I got into the car and we had our normal chat.The next day was Tuesday and I wore a sleeveless dress that was just above my knees with a long blazer.I didn't have to do anything with my wig. I'm actually bored wearing it every day though.It's almost a month since I escaped from Yolando and in my second week of working.After dressing up, I went out to meet the two important people in my life and we drove off.I didn't see Dave when I got to the company until 10 am when my door creaked open and his tall frame stepped in."Have you been avoiding me?" I raised my head." Nevermind, get me a coffee and some for yourself if you want to. " He said and left.I got up, straightened my dress, a
LEONAI brought the phone down from my ears and stared at the screen.I sent it back to my ears," who's this?"Once I asked, the line disconnected.The voice belongs to Dave but why would he call me?Probably to tell that I am fired because I've absented myself for two days at work and for arguing with him.It couldn't be him, right?**. ~DAVE~After what happened between Leona and I when I overheard her declaring her love for her boyfriend.I didn't know why I reacted that way. Maybe it was because I was about to have lunch with her but came at the wrong time.Maybe I should stop being around her. She's someone's wife and mother after all.I still can't understand why she flared when I asked her about the baby. She was angry but there was fear also.She looks like a strong woman so what could be her fear?Wednesday was when we argued and on Thursday, I wasn't at work but came on Friday.I didn't want to see her and tried so hard not to open her door and get in.I coul