MasukChapter 31: ALL BLACK PARTY A car speeds into the hospital, making a sharp turn at the fountain. A man pushing a old man on wheel chair had to move back quickly. The car came to a rough stop in front of the hospital.The security guards approached the car.“This is a hospital premises not some racing track.“ The head security said with a frown.They couldn't see the occupant of the car.The door pushed open, black shoes stepped out and shock filled their faces. It was Francis Huston.They immediately bowed their heads.Francis didn't even spare them a glance as he hurried into the hospital.At the receptionist, the nurse on duty looked up and saw a mad man walking to her. Yeah, mad man. His eyes were red like he was here for a kill and of course he was if need be.“Where are they?““10th floor, ward 112”He moved to the elevator and he dragged the two people there already out. He entered alone and pressed the tenth button.His head was in hazy. His mom's cries played repeatedly insid
Chapter 30: MAY'S SECRET May stood behind the curtains and stared at the couple outside and she smiled.“I'm glad she is finally giving love a second chance.“Her phone buzzed on the table.She stepped back from the windows and picked it up.It was a message from Alfred.He wanted to meet Maria tomorrow.That's too sudden.She dialed his number and he picked on the first ring.“You can't meet her tomorrow.'“Why?“ His voice giving off his unhappiness.“It's too sudden. I haven't had the time to prepare her mentally for your appearance.““You have this night to prep her all you want.““Alfred, you know the reason why I am letting you into her life, under normal circumstances I wouldn't. This girl has been through a lot and now that she is finally letting go.“ She looked through the window and the couple were still talking.“You just want to barge in like nothing happened. I won't say she hates you but then she doesn't like you. Sylvester already gave her the baddest impression of a fa
CHAPTER 29: ALFRED DAWSON Maria stared at his eyes deeply, they looked dead of emotions but she could still see the bitterness. They held each other gazes silently. “Fine,” Maria looked away first, touching the hem of her dress.“I won't ask about him, for now. Let's just enjoy our dinner.“ She said picking up her spoon.She continued eating but still felt his eyes on her.“You know you are staring too much lately.“ She said face still down.“I am only exercising my right,”“What right?“ She laughed at his silliness.“You know.“____May was in her office going through the financial report for this month and also checking for any restock of food items.Knock!!“Come in”“Ma, someone request to speak to you.““Who's that, Tara. A regular or a first timer?““I think this is his first time, I haven't see him in the restaurant before.““So it's a man.““Yes and he hasn't ordered anything. He said that you have been expecting him for a while.“She looked up from her table.“Did he give y
CHAPTER 28DINNER NIGHT The week passed in a strange, suspended quiet.Maria and Francis fell into a new rhythm—professional on the surface, but charged underneath. He no longer looked away when she caught him staring. She no longer pretended not to notice. In meetings, their eyes would meet across the table, and something unspoken would pass between them. A promise. A question. A warning.Nothing happened.But everything could.By Thursday, Maria was exhausted from the tension. She sat at her desk, staring at a spreadsheet she had read three times without comprehending a single number, when her phone buzzed.Boss: Dinner tonight. 7pm. Don't be late. Inviting someone.Maria frowned. He didn't come to the office today and now this.Then she smiled and before she could give a response another message came in.Boss: A dress would be sent to you soon. My driver would come pick you up by 6:40.That was a good sign.---The car came to a stop in front of the hotel.The driver opened the do
Chapter 27BE MY WOMAN “I can see you are busy, Miss Brooks, so I would have to go back without you.“ Francis said and started leaving.Maria tried to wriggle herself out of Gabriel's hands but he held her tighter.“Let me go, Gabe.““Why is it because of your boss.““You need to move on with your life, just like I am doing.““Well I can't I already broke up with Bella. It was a mistake and I want you back.““You can't have me back, Gabriel. Please just try to let me go.““Maria, don't…”“Please don't make it harder than it already is. I'm sorry for kissing you and giving you any silly thought that I want you back. My love for you died a long time ago.“ Maria said and used her hand to released herself from him.“We can be just friends if you want, Good night Gabe.“ She said and left.She came outside the club but Francis had already left. She flagged down a taxi, giving the driver her address, and spent the ride staring out the window at the city lights blurring past.The kiss replay
Chapter 26EX BOYFRIEND Maria turned and was surprised to see Gabriel, her ex boyfriend standing before her.“What are you doing here, Maria? It's been a while.“ He said with a smug smile.“Let go of my hand.“ Maria said looking at anywhere but his face.He let go and placed his hands in his pockets.“You are a bit overdressed for this kind of place, don't you think?“ He said looking at her dress.Maria stared at her dress, it was below her knee not too long and not short.“How is that any of your business, Mr Turner.““We are being formal now, are we?““We have no reason to be otherwise and I hope we both respect our boundaries.““Fine, what do you say we sit down and chat over a couple of drinks for old times sake.““Mr Turner, I didn't come here for fun. I came here for business.““At a club? Try better Maria that lie is….““Miss Brooks,” she cut him short.“Whatever,” he shrugged “Let's go over to that free table.“ he reached out to take her hand.Then Francis came in between him
Chapter 11THE CONTRACT*signed in a haste*Maria is pacing around her office room, not sure about what would happen next.Would I get fired on my first day?Why did I even talk back that day?Is this karma or what?Different questions spiraled in her head.Finding out that the man she met on her w
Chapter 9FRACTURED BONDS MAY'S HEARTH Maria is currently at the hearth helping out with the dishes and aunt May has been watching her for a sign of sadness.“Maria, is there something you are not telling me?““Something like what?““Like this sudden happiness, do you care to explain? It isn't ju
Chapter 22THE CALLShe felt his hand at the waistband of her jeans, and something inside her—some small, distant voice that had been drowned out by the heat of his touch—suddenly surged forward.Her hand closed over his, stilling him.He froze immediately, lifting his head from where it had been b
Chapter 20STORMY CONFINEMENTThe sky had been grey all afternoon, but Maria didn’t think much of it as she continued working on her laptop. She was tired from the long meeting, but she had promised herself she wouldn’t let work wait.The office was quiet, almost unnervingly so, except for the soun







