Thomas had helped them a great deal. After the words “I have it,” that he spoke to Lily over the phone, no one had heard a peep from her in months.Her baby was found on his doorstep alongside a note that he didn’t bother to read.Donovan was certain it was a confession of her lover for him. He beat himself up for a long time for not being able to recognize that she was obsessed with him. Life had been good, quiet. It didn’t take Catherine very long to get acquainted with his niece. Her father was, indisposed.They became more open with other people, family, friends, business partners, they learnt to forgive right after buying up all Zenith shares with the help of the ghost partner and replacing the entire board. It was a sigh of new beginnings for everyone.Lily was discovered later at a rehabilitation center in a foreign country. Now it was clear where she had gotten her evidence to plant. Kenny was released from prison almost immediately. He and Teresa finally became official. They
Catherine started her day as usual. She always had her to-do list prepped ahead of time. A part of her day that she always enjoyed was staring out of the window. It gave her a sense of peace, watching as busy people made their way out. Cars honked erratically. She just loved how unpredictable this city was. It sure different from the small town she grew up in. This city was a dream. It encompassed everything she ever wanted. Truth be told, Catherine was a dreamer. That’s all she ever did. She had the sweet taste of satisfaction on her lips as she made her way to her small kitchen situated at the entrance of her cube-sized apartment. Her breakfast was always simple; avocado toast and runny eggs. “Shit,” she muttered under her breath, noticing the faucet was still broken. It was an old building, so most of the appliances and amenities were archaic. At night, the hissing sound coming from the radiator put them to sleep. It was going to be one cold winter. After spending the most part
Audacious, arrogant and damn attractive. Donovan Smith was these three things and more. 6’1 embodiment of pure masculinity and an irresistible aura. The stunning twenty-three-year-old has a hand full of magazine articles to his credit. The business tycoon, amongst other names he was referred to, was the one that stuck out most. So much so that he was featured on Forbes as the most influential male in the world of business. Editors from the New York Times knew his name too well. He was Donovan to business partners, colleagues and associates, dick head to his competitors and rivals and Dony to his family and friends. Donovan woke up happy and very expectant this Monday morning. He was finally going to put the lid on this acquisition deal that had been lingering for too long. He had a nice view of the building he planned to purchase from a small cafe called Nexco. “The car is ready,” Kenny, his right-hand man, spoke softly as he walked into the huge study of the Smith mansion. “Okay,
Catherine woke up by 4am to get a head start. She knew it was going to be a long day. She went by her usual routine, never breaking out of it. Ruby was also dressed. She had a flight to catch by 6am. “You ready? You sure you can do this” “I’m sure!” Catherine nodded in affirmation. The two girls exited the apartment and got on the train. Day two at ‘Zenith Inc’. Like Gale said, he was on duty this morning. It was 6:45, and this time, Catherine dressed the part. Even though the clothes weren’t here’s, she wore them well. “Hi, Gale,” Cathy greeted warmly. “He’s in there, but he’s really busy. You can go in anyway. You have an appointment, right?”. She nodded comically, walking through the revolving doors. The entire office building was filled with angst. Catherine observed how people huddled up in groups, talking with low voices. “Yeah, this one girl was crying “, a staff said. “I saw two of them with mascara ruined,” the other one continued. What could they have been talking
“How can someone be so damn stubborn?”, Donovan punched into his dashboard. “We need to do something, and fast,” Kenny explained. “You think I don’t know that Kenny boy?”, Donovan glared. “I’m sorry, but you should have been more rational” “It’s all that girl’s fault,” he groaned. “Umm, he just needs someone to see, right?”, he asked Kenny to clarify. “Yes,” he nodded. “I’m going back in.” He swung the car door open “Sir—,” he was gone before Kenny could convince him otherwise. He walked through towards her cell at full speed. No matter how many times he entered a room, he still got the same respectful bows. He was already used to it and couldn’t imagine anything otherwise. *** “You are utterly ungrateful!”, he grumbled. “I know”, she got into the back seat of the car with mouth agape, she observed the clean finishes on the luxury vehicle. He was appalled and revolted. The drive to the first location was quiet and smooth. “Aren’t we getting out?”, she spoke. When she didn’
“Shit, Cathy. What have you gotten yourself into?,” Catherine mumbled under her breath, regretting why she didn’t just accept his request. She sat there pouting and contemplating. Suddenly, the place became quiet again. The exact same silence that happened when Donovan entered the station. Was this one of the perks of being rich? Just like she thought, it was him. But why’d he come back? *** Her eyes lit up with excitement as she stepped into the luxury car. The plush leather seats felt like a comfort she hadn’t experienced in a while. The closest to a good transport experience was the bus, and the seats were no where as nice as this. Her fingers grazed the smooth fabric, and she couldn’t help but marvel at the comfort beneath her touch, a stark contrast to the stained seats she was accustomed to. Cathy called herself back when she realized she was almost drooling. They drove for a while, then stopped at the mall. “What are you doing at a clothing store? Don’t tell me you’re abo
The next morning, Donovan was in the study going over the plans for Nigel’s honorary award when he heard a knock. “D”, Kenny called out again. Even if he was three years older than Donovan, a large part of Kenny still feared him, especially when he was in this state—brooding. “Kenny boy”, Donovan called out. Donovan called out, “Kenny boy,” Kenny adjusted his body until his shoulders were perfectly squared.. “How many times”, he took a pause to let down his shades. He was always a fan of dark shades, even indoors he would wear them. “Have I told you—”, he pounded his fists on the desk then continued. “Never to call me ‘D’ again?”, he finished saying. His eyebrows had now formed a crease. “I’m sorry-y—”, Kenny said with lips almost quivering. Donovan dropped back into his leather chair and took a spin. After he was satisfied, Donovan turned to where Kenny stood. He contemplated before speaking. “Please continue”, he let out a huge sigh. “Your grandfather wants you,” Donovan sat
Catherine got down from her Uber. She parked a few blocks from the hotel. The original amount was outrageous, so she decided to walk the rest of the way. This hotel was situated in one of the most prestigious places in the city, Gravity Cove. She watched as well-dressed men and women made their way in. All sorts of luxurious vehicles parked in front, handing their keys over to the valet. Her self-esteem was gone, no doubt. She took hesitant steps with her head bowed slightly. If confidence was a requirement to enter into the hotel, Catherine would stand outside for weeks on end. She mooched aimlessly, her thoughts in complete disarray, trying desperately to find a place to hid herself. She was overwhelmed at the level of luxury in the five start Hotel. She didn’t remember the last time she entered a place so classy. “He didn’t even tell me where to go”, she sighed. After walking around the ground floor for a while, there was no sign of him. She went to the concierge desk. “I’m loo