LOGINCHAPTER 103TAYLORI coughed once I regained consciousness and my chest hurt so bad I thought it would cave in. Then I opened my eyes and fear settled in the pit of my already burning chest once I realized I was tied up.My head hurt badly too and I could feel my dried up blood on my forehead thanks to Alissa who knocked me out with the extinguisher. Immediately I recalled what happened to me, the alarms in my head began to blare even more. I realized I was in immense danger and I couldn't help but wonder if Michael was coming to save me already.Was he even going to find me on time to be able to save me? Many thoughts ran through my head as I lay still on the floor while racking my brain to figure out what to do.Though chances of escaping seemed very bleak considering my hands and legs were tied.Another cough let itself out before I could stop it and in less than a minute, I heard footsteps coming closer.The doors before me were pulled open and standing before me was Alissa with
CHAPTER 102MICHAEL“Come on, Fernandez. We're leaving now” I ordered while exiting the house and he was right behind me as we rushed toward the garage where the car waited.I tossed the car key toward him and he caught it, entering the car through the driver's door while I joined him in the passenger's seat.“Take me to my father's place. Right now” I ordered and he nodded before taking off as fast as he could.We arrived in less than an hour and I didn't wait for Fernandez to get the door for me this time as I stormed inside and went toward the living room where my father sat.In silence, I took a seat before him as he held a glass of wine to drink and I didn't say a word. I just let the heavy silence hang between us.He paused when his eyes fell on my bandaged shoulder. Then he looked back up at me and once he read the room, he placed his glass of wine on the table beside him.“We only spoke to each other hours ago and now it's almost dawn. What happened to your shoulder and why t
CHAPTER 101MICHAEL I ended the call with Taylor and set the phone aside. Then I turned to Fernandez who had just started to roll the bandage he held around my shoulder. “How long is this going to take?” I asked him as sweat beads coated my forehead and dripped down the sides of my face.I was in pain but I'd experienced worse so I knew I would survive it. All I could think about was seeing Taylor and putting her mind to rest because I could hear how worried she was over the phone.“Just a moment boss. All that's left is the bandage and plaster. Then we can leave” Fernandez replied, his gaze fixed intently on my bruise and I groaned when he suddenly pulled at the bandage to tighten it around my shoulder. “Sorry boss. I'll be done in a second” he quickly apologized as I gritted my teeth against each other to condone the pain and I shook my head.“It's alright, Fernandez. Just fucking get it over with so we can leave” I groaned again and he nodded. “On it” he responded briefly and s
CHAPTER 100TAYLOR Alissa and I had just finished having dinner. Then we spent the rest of the time watching TV together and I had to admit, the show was a good one.Yet, I kept getting distracted with worried thoughts about Michael. He was meant to be back already. He told me he would come back to me and then we could talk… if he was ready.But instead, he was taking unusually too long and it was making me think about him. Making me hope nothing had happened to him like I suspected.I picked my phone up from beside me and dialed his number. It rang and rang and there was no response until it stopped ringing. That compounded my worry and my heart began to race as I wondered what could have happened to him.Alissa noticed the change in my demeanor and took her eyes off the screen to look at me while I stared at my phone as I breathed heavily. “You look pale, Taylor. What's wrong?” She asked me, placing a hand on my arm and I forcefully tore my gaze away from my phone to look at her.
CHAPTER 99MICHAEL Fernandez brought the car to a halt once I arrived at my father's mansion. Then he got the door for me and I stopped out of the car.Adjusting my suit, I took a good look at the building before me and I couldn't help but wonder what my father's decision about Carlos was going to be.“Wait here, Fernandez. I know this is going to be quick” I told him and he nodded his head.“Okay boss” he replied and with that, I walked into the house.He was seated by the wine bar and waiting for me while he had a glass of wine. So I sat beside him and he gestured for the man behind the bar to pour me a drink.“He shouldn't bother. I'm not in the mood for a drink” I dismissed the offer and he looked at me. “Then what are you in the mood for?” He asked me and I sighed.“I want to know what you discovered about Carlos's dealings during his honeymoon and how you intend to resolve the whole situation” I replied without batting an eye and he smiled.“You've always been the serious one”
CHAPTER 98 TAYLOR The entire journey back home was quiet and the tension hanging in the air was killing me. I had no idea what to say to Michael after his reaction back in the hotel and I had one burning question on my mind until we reached the penthouse and went to our separate rooms… Did I say something wrong? It felt like we were back to square one. Back to the way things were when we were both so distant to each other and lacked basic communication skills. All I wished for was him to tell what bothered him so much about Carlos's dealings but I guess I touched a soft spot with my words and now, he wouldn't even look at me. After dropping my luggage in the closet and having a quick shower, I wore a simple dress and grabbed a brush to comb through my hair but then I heard Michael open the door to his room and I wondered if he was leaving to see his dad already. Quickly, I rushed out of my room, hair brush in hand and true to my thoughts, he was about to leave without saying a
CHAPTER 45 TAYLOR I never knew that going to a pet shop with Michael would be so fun. Of course, he didn't touch any of them no matter how much I persuaded him to and after learning how to care for a cat from the pet store owner, I eventually chose a ginger cat. Then we left for my place, the
CHAPTER 41TAYLOR I scurried out of Fernandez’s room after I got a shirt that would look good on Michael. Then I rushed off to the living room where he waited and handed the shirt over to him while I struggled to look anywhere else but his bare body.“Thanks” he said as he collected the shirt and
CHAPTER 43TAYLORI took my time to explain everything exactly how it all happened to Michael and when I was done, he looked so angry.“You can um… call Fernandez to confirm all I said. He witnessed a lot of the things she said to me” I said, another attempt to defend myself in case he didn't want
CHAPTER 44TAYLOR“You will have to stay away from the company for a few days until the rumors die down. Then you can return afterward” Michael said to me after we returned to his office and I nodded my head before taking a seat on the chair before the desk.“Yeah. I understand” I said while wringi







