Leonard stared at the paperwork piled up on his desk, he sighed exasperatedly. He picked up the first file and flipped through it, reading through. He made some notes on a fresh pad. His mind wandered off, he sighed and threw his pen on the table. This always happened when he tried to concentrate to do anything. Ashley always found a way to creep into his mind. She was all he thought about but he was too angry to call her. The mere thought that she had stayed a night in Henry’s place was maddening. He had noticed it the first time they met. Henry was all she talked about. He had seen it in his eyes too, he had looked at her intriguingly. He understood it completely, Ashley was beautiful, beyond beautiful, she would have every man gaping at her. He spun around in his chair, he stared at his phone. He was itching to call her, to hear her voice. He saw her everywhere around his office, how her blue eyes lit up when she was excited. Her beautiful smiles and soft laughter. He could hear
Henry continued with the work he had when Angela went to sleep. He had a batch of emails he had to send out. Since he couldn’t find sleep, he figured he would just work instead. Then he heard voices from outside the window. He stood up from his chair and walked towards the windows. He peeked through but he couldn’t figure out where the noise originated from. He reached inside his pocket to take his phone to alert the security guards when he heard the rustling sounds in the gardens. He paused and then he saw them. He watched them for a moment, it irked him. It was not because they were in his house. He had given her express permission to have guests over any time she wanted. As he watched them he realised it was seeing her talking with another man that annoyed him. He sighed, he thought he was over it but he wasn’t, as if to further mock him he saw the man lean forward and kiss Ashley. His hands balled into fists. He knew then at that moment, he wouldn’t be able to let go of his feel
Henry walked into his office. “Good morning Sir" Olivia greeted. “Good morning Olivia” he was about to enter his office when he halted and popped his head back “Olivia send in my schedule for the day" “I already laid it out on the table and sent a copy to your email" He squinted his eyes “How did you know I was coming in today?” She shrugged. “Well there was no way you could miss work today...you have a lot to do" He shook his head. “I don’t know what I should do with you” “Increase my pay?” she asked in a small voice. He chuckled before walking in. He studied the papers on his table, he smiled to himself. He had the final meeting with Eric’s company which meant this would be the last of him he would see in a long while. This was the highlight of his day, more money, less of his vile older brother, it was a win-win on both sides. He went through the other documents laid out on his table. They were just documents that needed his signature and designs that needed his approval. J
Their walk to the cafeteria was silent. Although he was holding her hand and she was by his side, he felt awfully alone. Like she was further away from him. Her mind was preoccupied. He took her to an empty table in the cafeteria, he could sight his friends from a corner, they waved at him excitedly. He returned the wave. “Are you okay Ash?” He interrupted her musings, and she nodded. “Yes of course I am" “You seem far away” She shook her head. “There’s a whole lot on my mind" She covered his hand with hers. “I am sorry I haven’t been a great friend” “Hey, I haven’t been either. It will take time...we haven’t been the same but we will figure it out" She nodded and smiled at him. “What would you have?” “The usual" He went to get their food. He laid it out on the table. “Thank you," she told him. “Why didn’t you say anything?” “Huh?” she was confused. “To Henry, when he asked what transpired earlier. You could have told him how Angela reacted...” She thought back to the ti
Angela peered at her reflection in the vanity mirror. She had dyed her hair a stylish sun-bleached blonde. It was curled like ocean waves. Her pale look was a sharp contrast to her usual dark look. She picked up a hairbrush and gingerly brushed her hair. She picked up a mascara and flicked her long false lashes. She had spent a day at the beauty spa. She picked up a deep red lipstick and applied it to her lips. She smacked her lips, they slowly curved into a wide smile as she stared in vain admiration at her reflection in the mirror. She adjusted her lingerie, showing an insane amount of cleavage. It was a lace see-through material, with flowery patterns covering her private areas. She got to her feet and lit the candles, poured wine into two glasses, and she took a sip of one of the glasses, smearing her red lipstick on it. She thought for a moment, she walked towards the cupboard and opened one of the drawers. She rummaged inside then she brought out a pill. She considered taking ou
She slowly poured hot water into Asher’s flask. “Good morning Ashley" She visibly shook almost scalding herself. He rushed towards her taking the kettle from her hand, “Be careful...” She nodded. He gingerly poured the water into the flask. She watched him silently. It was not the fact that she didn’t hear him come in. It was merely hearing his voice that had startled her. The rich sexy baritone caused tingles to flow through her whole body. Hearing his voice brought back the memories of the previous night and all the things he had said to her. They had talked some more that night and she had to walk him to his room. She had concluded he was inebriated because he didn’t seem to remember anything from the previous night or if he did, he was doing a good job at concealing it. When he was done he turned to her. “How did you sleep?” “Very well thank you and you?” He nodded. “I had a good night's rest, the events of last night are quite hazy...” “Can I get a day off today?” she bl
Angela shut the door after her, she entered into Henry’s room. He had just left the house. He was going to travel for a couple of days. It was the perfect moment. She entered the code into his closet. Once it opened up, she set to work immediately, she picked up every single one of his jewellery replacing it with the fakes she had made. She didn’t have time on her hands anymore. She was counting the days until she left his life. She was a lone wolf working, she had blocked Mason on all social platforms and even his number. She was too pissed to talk to him and even though she loved him she wanted him to do right by her. She was doing so much for him. It was only a few days until she achieved her plans, she would rip him off of everything he had. Now she had her reasons, it wasn’t only that he had taken Mason’s spot and that had skyrocketed his career but he had dared cheat on her before her very own eyes. He had entertained his mistress in their house under the guise of a nanny. With
Henry alighted from his luxurious car, he put on his sunshades, and his eyes took a quick sweep of the area. The temperature was hot. He turned to his driver. “Barry get my luggage" “Yes Sir" He ran his fingers through his slightly overgrown dark hair, he heaved a deep sigh before he walked towards the airport terminal. He felt someone walk towards him from behind when he turned to see who it was, the person jumped on him. “What the...” “Henry!” He groaned. “What the heck Adrian?” Adrian laughed, he detached from him. “What happened to greeting someone like normal people do?” “I missed you...” Henry shook his head. “Now you ruined my whole ensemble...” he began to brush off his suit and looked around. “Relax no one is taking pictures of you, you’re not that important” Adrian made jest of him. Henry ignored him and began walking off. Adrian did not move an inch. “I promise you soon you’re going to miss my hugs and miss how I greet you, then you’ll look for me and I wouldn’t b