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Later that morning, the dining table was no longer set with ceremony, but the warm scent of leftover stew still lingered in the air. Sunlight spilled through the windows, casting golden stripes across the floor as Andra sat across from her cousin, Molly, who was already two spoonfuls deep into a plate of rice and stew.

Molly chewed thoughtfully, brows slowly lifting as she looked down at her plate like it had just insulted her in the best way.

“You made this?” she asked, mouth still half-full, pointing a fork at the food.

Andra, curled up in the chair opposite her with a satisfied smile, gave a modest shrug.

“All by myself,” she said, then added with a smirk, “Well, technically it was a joint effort between me and a very sweet Nigerian aunty on YouTube.”

Molly took another bite, then dropped her spoon and leaned back dramatically, eyes wide.

“I’m sorry—what alternate universe are we in? Because I was bracing myself for something edible... at best. This is actually good.”

“Dominic said
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  • In The Hands of Dominic   69

    The city moved slowly around Dominic as he waited by the curb in his Uber, one hand resting on the gear, the other tapping absently on the steering wheel. The evening light bathed Auckland in honey-gold hues, but his thoughts weren’t on the traffic or the soft breeze wafting in through the open window. His mind drifted back to the past few days—decisions made, moves taken, and the woman who now lived rent-free in his thoughts.---A few days agoDominic had just dropped off a passenger when he made a turn off the main road, heading toward a broad stretch of undeveloped land just beyond the city bustle. It was the third site he’d seen this week, but as his SUV came to a halt and dust rolled up around the tires, something about this place felt right.He stepped out, his boots crunching over dry gravel. The sun hung low over the distant skyline as land surveyors and his estate agent, Dylan, waved him over.The land stretched ahead—untamed and full of promise. Strategically placed, a bit

  • In The Hands of Dominic   68

    Later that morning, the dining table was no longer set with ceremony, but the warm scent of leftover stew still lingered in the air. Sunlight spilled through the windows, casting golden stripes across the floor as Andra sat across from her cousin, Molly, who was already two spoonfuls deep into a plate of rice and stew.Molly chewed thoughtfully, brows slowly lifting as she looked down at her plate like it had just insulted her in the best way.“You made this?” she asked, mouth still half-full, pointing a fork at the food.Andra, curled up in the chair opposite her with a satisfied smile, gave a modest shrug.“All by myself,” she said, then added with a smirk, “Well, technically it was a joint effort between me and a very sweet Nigerian aunty on YouTube.”Molly took another bite, then dropped her spoon and leaned back dramatically, eyes wide.“I’m sorry—what alternate universe are we in? Because I was bracing myself for something edible... at best. This is actually good.”“Dominic said

  • In The Hands of Dominic   67

    Their kiss deepened—slow, warm, and intoxicating—until the world around Andra dissolved into nothing but the press of Dominic’s lips, the heat of his arms pulling her close, and the wild flutter in her chest that refused to settle.His hands cupped her waist, fingers splayed, steady and sure, drawing her flush against him. She clung to him, fingers curled tightly into the fabric of his shirt, pouring herself into the kiss like she’d been waiting years for this moment.Her breath hitched as his lips moved with unhurried intensity, tasting, claiming, learning her.But just when her knees began to soften and her heart stretched toward something dangerously sweet, Dominic’s pace slowed. The fire simmering between them cooled, like wind taming a flame.His grip loosened, and he pressed his forehead gently to hers, eyes closed, his breath uneven against her cheek.“We shouldn’t,” he murmured.The words barely registered at first. Andra stayed still, stunned, lips tingling, heart thudding wi

  • In The Hands of Dominic   66

    Back in the house, Andra kept up with the friendship act for a few more days. During the start of the weekend, she could not take it anymore and fell into depression. Home alone, she didn't want to go out and cause any trouble. She didn't want to ask Dominic if she could go either. She just stayed in the living room sad. Dominic emerged from his room, dressed casually and looking sharp like he was about to enjoy a night out. She was watching the TV morosely without really paying attention to the movie playing on the screen. She wished she could go out. She was bored and alone. She looked at Dominic, her eyes melancholy. He folded his arms and smiled at her. "Andra." "Yes." she answered dully. "It's Friday night and you know what?" "What?" she asked, her mind curious, the dullness still paramount. "I'm taking you out." he said. "We are going partying." A smile brightened up her face. "Really?" she could not believe it. "Yes. Really." Andra leaped off the chair and rushed

  • In The Hands of Dominic   65

    Andra felt her body go cold with dissapointment. She knew she had fallen head over heels in love with Dominic, hence his words hurt her. So, he would be leaving? To him, it was a mere contract and it would soon be over, just like that. "What about the company?" she asked."I already have interested investors who want to buy it."Andra felt her heart breaking. But she tried to control her emotions."So, you will just leave and go back to your life?"He nodded. "I see no other choice."“And us?” she asked.He glanced at her. “Us was a contract, right? I am sure you cannot wait to be rid of my rules.”Andra believed he was wrong but she did not want to push it. She smiled wanly and the ride became silent. She felt like crying. Still, she pretended that everything was okay. But deep down, her heart was shattering to a thousand pieces.Later, the following day, she was sad as she walked beside Molly at the park they last hung out at."You can tell me what's wrong." Molly encouraged "I I c

  • In The Hands of Dominic   64

    "I should not have slapped you. I pushed you and I'm sorry. I'm also sorry for...for bringing a man to the house." Dominic turned away from her. "Just go," he said dismissively and to his surprise, she threw herself inside the room.As he turned to face her, she was standing right before him, contrite. "I'm sorry."His demeanor was unshaken."Are you really sorry or you're just fooling around because I don't have time for games.""I'm sorry, please.""How long was he here?""We barely just came in."Dominic's demeanor was starting to soften as he realized that the silent treatment, he gave her was for too long."Hmm. That's okay. And look I'm sorry too. I should not have left you alone like that. You were apologizing and I took too long to give you some attention. I realize that wasn't very nice, okay?"She nodded, relieved to hear that."Still, that doesn't give you the right to go man-hunting.""I know. I'm sorry.""I still feel angry. All this tells me is that once you can't get at

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