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"When did you arrive?" Jude asked after handing her a cup of coffee. "Two hours ago. Would have arrived earlier but there was a little trouble with the flight." "I hope it was nothing serious. You're okay, right?" "Oh, not at all. And I'm fine," Hope smiled. Jude lowered his gaze to the ground like there was something interesting there and an awkward silence fell between them. "How have you been?" Hope broke the silence. He started with a slow repetitive nod, "Good. Really good. You?" "Same," Hope nodded. "I was driving to Dad Xavier's to pick up Katy's kids, so I thought I'd stop by and say hi since I was close. You'll be at the party, right?" "Yeah, I'm all dressed up for it." "Oh good," Hope breathed out, wrapping her palms around the mug. As much as she didn't like how silent they were, she expected it. It's been seven years and she suddenly appears in front of him without a word. She had hoped to ask him to accompany her to Xavier's or probably expected him to su
....Anderson picked the bottle of whiskey from the bar he grabbed a glass and filled it to the brim, picked it up and then glanced at his phone, waiting for his call to go through."Hey man?" Jude's ruffled voice answered from the other end."Don't tell me you're still in bed!" Anderson lamented ruefully."I am," Jude yawned. "What's up?""Just rush down to my place as fast as you can. It's urgent." he said."Wait.. is something wrong?" Jude asked, getting alarmed."Yes. And I need your help so fucking get off your bed and come here, goddamit!" Anderson groaned, his palm tightening on the glass."Jeez.. I hear you. I'll be there as soon as I can" Jude said and disconnected the call.Anderson dropped the phone on the pub table and took a long chug from the drink.No matter how hard he tries to accept it, he still couldn't believe his father's words, his proposition just to get the conglomerate he rightly deserves! Anderson had worked his butt off for the conglomerate, he had done no
....Katherine joined her father in his bedroom after dinner. Expecting to find him asleep, she discovered he was up and seated in his study area, reading."Ahem!" She cleared her throat to gain his attention and watched him flinch. Seeing it was her, Xavier relaxed and smiled at her."Margie told me it's past your bed time and you would be asleep. Why are you still up, dad?" She asked."Come here," he signalled to her quietly and she went towards him, stopping only when she got to him. "Margie will be mad if she finds out I stayed past my sleeping time" he said, referring to their housekeeper."But it is for your improvement, Dad. You should follow all of the doctor's advise." Katherine said. "I know, Katy. But I doubt that I'll be able to fall asleep if I don't finish reading this paper," he said. Katherine was about to argue with him when he spoke. "They're only few lines left for me to finish up" he said.She looked at the book; a written documentary."And I'm done!" Xavier sai
....Katherine, with the aid of her mouse, clicked on the job offer. It directed her to the company's webpage, the available position is for a clerical staff and since she has a degree in business and a few years of experience in that aspect, she accepted the offer.Her résumé was required and she submitted it. Carefully filling in some personal details that was requested in the next page, She completed the online form in no time and submitted. Jamming her palms together and hoping greatly that she gets accepted.Just as soon as she clicked 'submit', she received a message in her mail.Hopefully, she opened it and when she saw the company's name as the mail's title, she quickly read the content..Dear Miss Monroe, Thank you for applying for the post of a clergy at Apex Finance.We have reviewed your application materials and would like to invite you to verbally interview for the role with Mr Bricks Johnson, Apex's manager. The interview will last for an hour and take place here
....Katherine was back to staring at the computers screen, scrolling through for a job offer. It's been four days already since her job hunt and she hasn't gotten an offer since the last one.As she operated the mouse with one palm, the other went to her nightgown, resting on the slight bulge in her stomach, she massaged it lovingly.Just yesterday she had visited the hospital for antenatal and she felt more than relieved when the doctor told her her baby was doing just fine.Due to the stress she has been going through of late and the constant lack of appetite and sleep, she had feared that the foetus might have been affected.The doctor wiped her fears positively but advised that she never skips meal or sleep again. She is only in her third month and a week to start experiencing complications. She feared for herself and her baby, especially for her baby. He is too tender to be experiencing any difficulties, too innocent. The last thing she wants is having another issue toppling
...Anderson walked out of the conference Hall, his secretary and a few other head staffs running behind him to meet up with his pace."What's next on my schedule?" He asked her, making a sharp bend towards his private elevator."You have a business meeting with Deluxe by nine concerning the business proposal we offered," she said."Okay. Joey?" He called."Yes , Mr Riecke?" Joey ran up to him, bringing out a pad and pen. "I need all the accounts from every department, in my office before the end of today.""Yes sir," Joey nodded, scribbling something on his note."And-Anderson's words trailed off when he noticed Reynard stepping into the company."Hello brother!" Reynard smiled, taking the dark shades off and making his way towards Anderson.Anderson paused, instantly stopping the rest of his workers as Reynard stood in front of him."What are you doing here?" Anderson asked him."Why? Because you're the acting CEO doesn't mean I can't pay my the company's HQ a visit," Reynard shru
Katherine watched him anxiously as he went through her credentials, adjusting the spectacles perched on his nose bridge at intervals. Her palms stayed glued on her thighs as she waited for his statement. Finally, he raised his head to look at her, putting the papers aside. “Well, miss Tetrazzini, I’ve gone through your informations right here,” he pointed to the folder and Katherine nodded. “You are undoubtedly fit for the job- Katherine sensed a but in that statement and when he mentioned it, she gulped nervously. “But,” he continued, adjusting his glasses again. “Looking at your marital status, it states that you are divorced and approximately three months pregnant currently, is that right?” he inquired and Katherine nodded. “Yes sir.” “Well, I’m sorry miss Tetrazzini but your state is against this company’s policy. We do not hire pregnant women, especially for the position available, which you applied for.” He dropped the bombshell. Katherine’s mouth open and closed as she c
..."Mr Anderson?"Anderson shifted his gaze from the white van that had just zoomed past, leaving a dusty trail, to his Secretary who was still holding the car door open for him. He turned back again, to look at the direction the vehicle had passed before hopping into the car.When the car began moving, Anderson's thoughts trailed to her. Had she been in town all along? If she is still together with James, then she must be living a good life. Their schemes are alike, and just like him, James is quite rich.Betrayers and cheats should only be with themselves. He huffed, why is he even thinking about her?Even after four months, she still wore her shame with pride. Just how shameless can she be?"Where is the destination, Mr Anderson?" "The headquarter," Anderson replied."Are you alright, sir?" Shania asked, having noticed his sour mood, "you look a bit tight, do you want something to drink?" "No," his response was cold."I don't mean to pry, sir but that lady back there kind of