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Renee I was still on the bed trying to get a hold of myself. Frustration gnawing on me, just when I thought we were getting somewhere, he recoiled back to his old self.What should I do? I stood up from the bed and got changed as he instructed — I headed out of the room and took the way that led me to the cinema room.Soon, I was standing by the door, my hand hovering over it as I hesitated, contemplating whether I should go in or turn around and leave.If I was to be honest, I don't want to be close to him right now, I need to be alone so I can get my thoughts together.But do I have a choice? Sadly, no I don't.With no other option, my fingers turned the door knob and it creaked slightly, alerting him of my presence.He was hunched down on the couch, typing furiously on the phone while navigating the remote control.All the lights in the room were dimmed and the curtains were pulled down — giving a real cinema vibe but I was able to make out his clothes. He changed into a comfort
ReneeWe are in the car now and Ivor is driving aimlessly around, the silence in the car is killing me but I don't know what to say and I was dying to ask where he's taking me.“Where are we going? You are just driving with no direction.” I turned to look at him, waiting for a reply.“You'll see.” Same answer, he knows how I hate it when he gives me short, vague answers.The smile tugged at the corner of his lips made me realize he was trying to get under my skin.But it's not going to work. I balanced on the seat — planning on taking a nap before he decided where he wanted to go.I guess I slept off pretty fast because the next thing I felt was a hand drawing circles on my bare shoulder.“Wake up, sleepy head, we are here.” Ivor's voice whispered, his warm minty breath leaving goosebumps on my skin.“Oww, five more minutes,” I whined, desperately wanting to go back to sleep.“No, we will be late. Unless you don't want us to get tickets.” He tugged my hand.My eyes opened a little, as
Renee“Petals?” his voice broke me out of my zoned-out mind, his silhouette was reflecting on the door. “Are you in? Petals.” He tried to force the door open but I had already used the vanity desk by the door to block it after locking the door.Satisfied by my handwork, I just rolled my eyes at his statics of opening the door. After some time of struggling to open the door and calling my name. His reflection finally left the door.He was calling me petals now, not Renee. So does that mean he is afraid of her or hurting her? Then I remembered what he said that day at the dining table. Nothing is going on between us. That night was just a mistake.So that means it's a lie then, he lied to me.It didn't take long before I heard his footfall again and soon the door knob was twitching and turning furiously.“Petals, I know you are inside. Open this door.” He growled, hitting the door with all his might.“Get me all the spare keys for this house.” He said to the person standing with him
Renee“Hey, you can't lock me in here. Let me out.” I kept banging the door till my fist hurt but the guards didn't even spare me a glance.Just completely still like a robot. They weren't moving.The door was transparent and the shadows could be seen.I huff and puff but there was literally nothing I could do. My fault was telling him that I was leaving — shouldn't have done that.And I don't know who the guards are as I can't see their faces but let me try my luck.“Please open the door. I am not trying to leave. I just need to talk to any of you.” I pleaded with a loud voice.They glanced at each other like they were having a silent conversation before one of them shook their head. “No, we can't do that. The boss will have our head.”It was either Esteban or Matty that spoke. I know because they were the twins Ivor recruited recently and Emma introduced them to me.I see what he did there, he knows I will try to buy my way out with the old guards so he brought the new ones — think
Renee I was currently sitting at the dining table, biting my lips, till I could feel them drawing blood.I don't know why I can't just keep my anger at bay for once and act right and maybe — just maybe, he'll finally notice me.‘Renee, why do you keep blowing your chances away.’ I scoffed, scolding myself again.If someone were to ask me what came over me now, my answer would be I have no idea.I didn't even know what I was doing.The look of triumph on her face when she followed him out flashed through my mind, making me groan and catch Emma's attention.She turned to face me, wiping her palm on the apron she was putting on. “What is it now? Don't tell me you guys fought again. Because you both have been doing a whole lot of that lately.” She drew a seat out and sat down. “Tell me what got you so restless?” My fingers fiddle with each other as I struggle to find what to say to her — how to explain my ordeal to her.“Well. She slept here yesterday.” I drew in a sharp breath, letting
Renee Now I feel so bad for her, what kind of parents try to force their kids into doing something they don't want in the name of ‘I know better than you do because I gave birth to you.’“I am so sorry Jess. Just know we'll always have each other's back.” I said in a soft voice.“Have you spoken to Annie?” “Nope, I was about to call you both when you called so let's do it conference. Should I call or you will call her?” I brushed my hair off my face while gathering the plush pillow so I could lie on it.“Hold up.” There was silence from her side and my call went on hold for some seconds before it connected back and I heard Annie's voice.“Hellooooo bitches. Miss me?” These were the first words she uttered after she picked up.Another reason why I love her… she could light up a room with her humor.Me and Jess burst out laughing at her joke but we literally miss her… especially her dry jokes.“What's funny?” Her voice turned sour and this made me laugh even more.“If you'll call to l
Renee Two weeks later, everything was set in motion and I am just awaiting his return.Jess was finally able to escape and had gone straight to Annie's but stayed there a little over a week before she went to the same island we had gone to for holidays.Her parents looked for her but didn't find her. Her mom called me and Annie to ask if we had heard from her.I had to hold myself from lashing out and calling her out on her bullshit since she wasn't calling, worried that her daughter had gone missing.All they care about is fame and anything that would stand in the way of them getting it is their enemy.I told her the last time I talked to her and saw her was after vacation — respectfully of course.She didn't buy into my lies or our lies — me and Annie but we don't give a two-flying fuck about her or whether she believes us or not.We have been in constant touch to know how she's doing and thank God — she's fine.It's only a few days left for him to come back, if I calculated the da
ReneeWhen I went into the house, he was headed to his office so I followed closely behind him, my steps so light that he didn't notice me. It was like he was in deep thoughts We entered the office at the same time and that's when he raised his head and his eyes landed on me, standing awkwardly, shifting from one foot to the other.All the confidence I had boosted into myself was threatening to evaporate into thin air and I was barely holding onto it.Annie told me to go ahead with the plan but she forgot to tell me that I might need all the confidence I can get and she definitely didn't tell me I would have to buy an artificial one and add to my already unwavering one.“Earth to Renee.” fingers snapped in front of my face, bringing me back to reality. “Where were you? I have been calling your name.” “I…” my words caught in my throat as unexpected nervousness washed over me that instant but I can't stutter, at least not in his presence.“Mhumm.” I cleared my throat, forcing myself to
Ivor No, he'll laugh his ass off and I will never hear the end of it from him.What would I even say? I kissed my goddaughter and I liked it. That's so fucked up.How do I tell my friend that I think I'm falling for my best friend's daughter He will straight up tell me he was right all along. That's how my day went with me contemplating if I should tell him or not.It took every willpower to finish my work for the day and by then, I had come to a decision.Tell him… so I called him to meet up at the same bar yesterday as I was leaving the company.***“So?” He gave a curious look.“So?” I said not getting him.“You sounded serious on the phone earlier. What's the problem?” And I was speechless — not knowing where to start from, I decided to take the bull by the horn.“How do you feel dating your friend's daughter?” He choked on the water he was drinking — I already told him, no taking alcohol today as I wanted to talk so he settled for water.“What? Why would I date my friend's
Ivor Lance drove me to work today and this is the first time I have been to the company since the incident. My staff welcomed me with smiles, flowers, and the like, which Monica and James collected and I headed over to my office.Monica was reading my schedule for the day — I didn't know who permitted her to resume after the suspension.But I have definitely forgiven her so I brushed it off.“Lastly Sir, there are people…” she didn't finish when the elevator opened and my eyes landed on not ten, twenty, or thirty people standing in front of my office — all dressed in suits.From all indications — they are investors. They all straightened up as they saw me.I turned to her, sending a hard glare her way — making sure she got my message.“I am sorry Sir. They insisted on seeing you and I thought with them on our side now. Our company's stock will rise above all other companies.” She explained.She's not wrong about the stock but wrong about me wanting to collaborate with them.I faced
Renee “Uncle Ivor. Are you inside?” I have been knocking for a few seconds now and no response.The house was also quiet. After my outburst and argument with Monica. I have been in my room, not wanting to be disturbed.Angry at myself for letting Monica get into my head again but more sad for her being damn right about it.He would never believe me if I told him it was her — he trusted her too much to believe it anyway since I don't have any proof. I decided to check how he was doing after his confrontation with the FBI and to clean his wound but upon entering his room.I found it empty — and the lingering scent of perfumes in the air, letting me know he's out but where could he have gone to?He didn't tell me he was going out.I left his room and went downstairs and that's when I saw Lance heading out in a hurry.“Hey Lance. Where are you going?” I rushed to meet up with him.“I am going to pick up Boss. Go back inside.” Like hell, I will.“Where? Where did he go? Is he okay? Is e
IvorAfter mentally running through all my options, I decided to call Monica. “Get all the employees' bio-data to my house,” I said and hung up.At the same time, the men came in with a cleaned-up Harrison, with one side of his face disfigured — my fist really did a number on him.“No, don't strap him.” They stopped and let him sit like that.“Now are you ready to give me a name? Trust me when I say, killing you would be like a walk in the park and I've got nothing to lose — same as pinnacle Global and this person you are trying to protect.” I tried to coax him but was met with the same level of stubbornness.“Mr… Walker…” he struggled to speak, his swollen lips and bruised jaw making every word a painful effort. “I… made a promise… to this person… that their name… will never be out…” he winced, a faint groan left his lips as he tried to continue. “And the reason… I told you… about the company… was because… they betrayed me…” his chest heaved with the effort, his breathing labored. “I
Ivor“Are you sure about it?” I asked Silas again while pulling my zipper up.“Yes, I am. That's where he has been hiding and he has only had one recurring visit all this time.” He explained.“Alright, thanks, man.” I threw the phone into my pocket and walked out of my room.Petals came out of nowhere, bumping into me. “Ouch. That hurt.” She winced before her demeanor changed when she noticed my outfit.“Where are you going?” I contemplated telling her the truth or not but deep down I know she'll end up worrying about me all day if I don't tell her now.“I just got off the phone with Silas and he told me about Harrison's whereabouts so that's where I am going.”“Alone?” she asked, rushing after me to the garage.“Yes,” “How about you take security with you?” Her voice waver and I know what's coming next.I turned and sharply cupped her chin, making her look me in the eye. “Look, I will be fine.” “What…” she inhales and exhales, trying to keep her tears at bay. “What if he has peopl
ReneeShe walked into the house like nothing happened — like she didn't just sabotage someone's life.Someone she claims to love…I have been thinking all through yesterday — trying to understand what made her go that route but no tangible reasons could make her so vengeful like that.My anger was palpable as I watched her walk down the stairs till she was about to pass me. I grabbed her hand and dragged her to the patio.“What… What are you doing? Let me go.” She yelled out in surprise before jerking her hand away. “What's wrong with you?” “You wanna tell me something?” I faced her till we were chest to chest.She looked genuinely surprised or she's just good at hiding it — and I will go with the latter.“Tell you what? What are you onto?” She asked, moving back about.“What you were talking about yesterday?” I gave her a knowing look and realization dawned on her face but vanished as quickly as it came.“What… what do you mean?” she stuttered“I don't know. That conversation where
Renee “Yes, sorry about that Uncle Ivor. I needed to talk to Jeremy about something.” “Ok,” He tried to stand up and I rushed to help him but he held out his hand to stop me. “Stop, I am fine. I can stand up on my own.” Scowl at him, I mumbled. “Well, that's not what you said earlier.” He turns to me with a sharp look. “ I heard that and it's not funny.”Shit, was it too loud?“I didn't say anything.” I shrug.“don't act as if you didn't just mock me with the ‘that’s not what you said earlier.’ line.” He said mimicking my voice and facial expression and I couldn't contain my laughter anymore.“Uncle Ivor. It's like you are fi…” I didn't finish that before he was falling and at the speed of light… I supported his weight.“See? You can't even stand on your own.” I helped him to his room and ran a bath for him. “Take a shower and get the blood off you so we know where the bandaid needs to be.”He just nodded and went into the bathroom and my mind started wandering again… not now. I
Renee Seeing that he was already deep, I slipped out of his tight hold and put a pillow in my place, he grabbed it immediately like he was afraid of losing me. The sight made warmth fill my heart.I need to go find Jeremy and talk to him — at least he should explain what the hell was happening. Why would Ivor react like that? Was it just about the framing stuff or are there other things that I didn't know?I emerge in Ivor's bedroom to see it sparkling neat – no shattered glasses and all the furniture he destroyed has been replaced with new ones but they are not the same as the old ones.I walked out of his bedroom and entered mine to find it empty. Jeremy is nowhere in sight.‘where could he have gone?’ I wonder, making my way downstairs.What I didn't expect was to find a woman that looked like Monica on the stairs, it was the voice that made me realize she was the one. ‘But what's she doing here? Isn't she suspended?’ I thought with no answer.She still hasn't noticed me which te
Monica“You are suspended till further notice.” That's what kept ringing in my ear as I entered my high-end one-bedroom apartment in New York City.I could afford this apartment thanks to the big fat salary I receive from Walker cooperatives. I don't even want to start imagining what it'll be like not working there anymore.It's all her fault… that bitch slimy creature that's always clinging onto him. I don't get why he let her stay with him when she's not his daughter.My heart was palpitating with anger as I squeezed the plastic cup I just finished drinking water with. At least he should have asked for my side of the story before sending me away like that.It's not fair… but I'll keep on calling him till he's ready to talk to me. He needs me in the company so he can't get rid of me that easily.My mind became calm after this thought and I went on with my day, finding things to do to avoid sitting idle and thinking about my miserable situation.Now, who do I even blame — Maria for gi