BrittneyUnfortunately, no matter what type of advice Jane tried to offer, it didn't come close to the one I've been avoiding all night.Tell Andre the truth.For the whole day, that thought kept circulating until I finally compromised, choosing to tell him when I go back home.Thankfully, Samantha got discharged during the day and Jane offered to bring her home.By the time I got back exhausted and tired from the day's work, I found her sleeping peacefully in her bed, clutching Bunnies, a ratty teddy bear she's had since she was 3 years old.Brushing back her silky black hair, my eyes five over her features, noting not for the first time, similarities between her and Andre.She shared his vibrant blue eyes, his pouty full lips, and his complexion.She's also good with numbers and a people person, traits that she certainly didn't pick from me.Using the back of my hand to trail down her cheek, I wondered if I was doing the right thing.I mean, look at her…she's so peaceful and calm ri
BrittneyThe feel of Andre's soft lips on mine awoken a deep sense of longing again in me, encouraging me to slip my tongue into his mouth, deepening the kiss.He groaned, the sound reverberating down my body, straight to the apex of my thighs.His hands came up to cup the side of my face that I remembered we were in public.Summoning the last shreds of willpower that I had, I pulled away panting, my lips swollen from his kisses.Andre's jaw was right and he reached beneath the table to adjust himself. “Sorry, I didn't mean to do that in public.” he rasped, licking his lips.“It's fine.” I waved it off licking my lips.I told my head to the side, discreetly glancing around be sure that no one had seen us practically devour each other's mouths.Thankfully, nobody really paid attention to us.Slapping my palms over my face, I remembered what happened before Andre chose to kiss me.Or why he did.Because he thought that I'm such a perfect and sweet soul.When the truth is, I'm quite far
AndreI was relaxing in my hotel room when I got the call.Actually, I was deep into a conversation with Lionel when an unknown number flashed across the screen.I ignored it, staring at my laptop screen.Lionel had insisted we Skype.“Have you given her the offer yet?” He probed, staring at me from his glasses. “I don't need to remind you, the faster we get this solved, the quicker we can return to our lives.”I nodded, not listening to a bit of what he was saying.How can I tell him that the same woman we agreed to pay off is Brittney?With the current state of things between us, if I tried to buy her off or offer the cheque to her, I'm afraid she might spit in my face.Fuck.“Andre, are you listening to me?” His tone had turned sharp, pulling me back to reality.“Yeah, yeah…” I sighed, scrubbing a hand over my face as I lied through my teeth. “As soon as I see her, I'll do what we agreed.”Lionel had initially wanted to show up and browbeat her into submission to drop the case but
BrittneyClaire and I talked some more, catching up on our lives and what had happened in the previous years.Turns out that there was a bit of truth to what Andrew said because anytime a topic came up about her mother or the circumstances at home, she clammed up and changed the subject.I didn't pry, knowing that we were still in a fairly new territory with all the things that had gone on with us.Soon enough, lunchtime was over and we had to settle the check. Of course, Claire insisted on paying the bills while I gathered my things.Suddenly, a name that I didn't think I would see flashing across my screen did, allowing several emotions to spring up in me.Primer Elementary School.I don't know why, but all the worst things I could think of started flashing through my mind, but I pushed them aside, calmly picking up the phone.I tilted my body to block Claire out of the conversation. “Hello?”“Hello, ma'am. Am I speaking to Brittney Larson?” A preppy female voice echoed over the spe
BrittneyTwo days quickly pass by as I get swamped with work, and at each opportunity, I get reminded of Claire, but I didn't take her up on her offer.I don't trust her and I don't believe her stumbling into my company was a mistake.Till I figure that out, my plan was to avoid her as much as I could.Or so I hoped…until I stumbled upon her hiding by the corner of the elevator.“I'm leaving!” I called out to Katrina, hiking my bag up on my shoulder. “I'll be back soon.”My heels clicking on the floor, I hurried over to the elevator, but not before a flash of movement crossed my eyes.Halting in my tracks, I crane my neck. “Claire…?”My lips parted in disbelief as I would identify that long golden hair anywhere.She started, upon hearing my voice andHer movements became jerky as she tried to clean her face.When she turned to face me, my stomach twisted.Gone was the usually serene and jovial expression on her face replaced by pure anguish and hurt.My heart felt for her. “Hey, are yo
Brittney“Good morning, Jake!” I call out with a smile, passing over the cup of coffee to the security guard.“Good morning, Miss Brit.” He takes the coffee with an appreciative nod. “You're looking really good this fine morning.”I take his teasing comments in stride, my heels clicking on the tile floor as I hurried passed the reception area, heading straight for the elevator.I'm ten minutes late, which I can't afford to be as today was the Brimstone takeover.Being an executive secretary to the CEO of the company meant I had more workload than most, as I handled important tasks.Also, my boss, Brian Holding, trusts me to a large extent and gives me free rein.Which is why when I'm late for an important meeting like this, I unconsciously feel like I'm letting him down.Thankfully, the elevator was empty when I got in and in under three minutes, I arrived at the first floor, briskly making my way towards the large conference room.“Helena, what's going on? Where are the briefs?” I sa