LOGINChapter One hundred and SeventeenThe next day Ashley woke up early. She tried her best not to think about what happened at the party. She had a presentation to make and she wasn't ready to mess it up. She took a shower, stepped out, and applied lotion to her body.Her mind was still drifting to the moment between Liam and her no matter how hard she tried to brush it off. She picked up black pants and a navy blue shirt and found her way downstairs. She met Chloe who was already awake, and working on her laptop. “You look good sis”, she complimented her. “Thank you”, she said as she picked up her laptop. “Good luck on your presentation”, she whispered. “Thank you”, Ashley responded before storming out. She arrived at Graham’s early and used the opportunity to organize her documents and review the project in detail. The board members began to arrive one after the other and exchange casual greetings with her. The project couldn't start as Liam was yet to come. A few minutes l
Chapter One hundred and Sixteen. Chloe had left her and was chatting with a nice looking dude. Ashley let out a chuckle. She had come to term that her younger sister was no longer a baby. She is twenty-two years old, and a graduate of law. She knew she had to trust her to make the right decision especially when it comes to men. She couldn't stop her even if she tried to. Liam averted his gaze towards her.“Can we go somewhere private?”he asked, sensing she was feeling shy in front of everyone. She nodded her head as she followed him to the balcony. He sipped a little from the wine glass before placing it down. Ashley tried her best to maintain composure. She didn't want to seem desperate at all although her feelings were betraying her. Liam brow lifted, and his eyes held hers, the meaning in his look all too clear. Ashley's mouth opened helplessly, before she swallowed and spoke in calm, distinct tones. “Why did you bring me here?”, “I want us to talk Ash”, The way he sa
Chapter One hundred and fifteen.Liam's birthday party Ashley make sure she put in her best to ensure she delivered excellently. She wanted to prove herself as much as possible. She was still on her laptop working on the project when he younger sister walked in. “Wow…this must be a very big project you seemed to be so buried in work that you didn't notice my presence”, she voiced out staring into the screen. Ashley relaxed a bit as she spoke. “Well…I have to, I don't want to lose on this”, “I know… you just seem a bit on edge this time.”Her sister wasn't done speaking when her phone rang. She checked to see Liam calling her. “Excuse me, I have to pick this”, “Okay”, she dropped the cup of coffee on the table and sat down quietly.“Hello Ash”, “Hello Liam”, “I wanted to know how you are doing and how far you have gone with the project”, She sighed deeply. It was just business she reminded herself no need to be rude. “It's going well”, Liam noticed she seemed not to be rud
Chapter One hundred and fourteenAt the office. Liam was sitting, his mind drifting to Ashley as he thought about the best way to impress her. He couldn't deny the fact that he wanted her so badly. He thought of buying her flowers and quickly dismissed it. She wasn't a fan. He wondered what he would do that would instantly melt her heart and made her realise that he wasn't coming for games. He was being real and serious this time. He got into his car and stormed out of the office. He stopped at the spot he used to take her. This would definitely bring back old memories. He picked up his phone and called her. He breathed deeply after she picked up after the third ring. “Hello Ashley”, “Hello”, she said with little or no enthusiasm. “Well…I sent an address to you and if you are free I will like to steal some of your time”, Ashley scoffed. “You don't exactly know when to stop…can't you see…I am not interested”, she said and disconnected the line. If he expected her to adjust
Chapter One hundred and Thirteen.Emily forgave Kim not because what he did was the right but she had come to understand his intention towards her. She picked up her phone she had issue to settle with Rodrick. He was her boss but she wanted to give him a piece of her mind as well. His line connected and she didn't hesitate as she pour out her heart. “Really…you underestimated me to think I wouldn't find out about this”, she said. Rodrick paused from the other end. How was he going to explain to her that it was all her husband suggestion. “You and Kim are to be blame for this”, she voiced out. Rodrick been a boss, father and husband know better not to annoy her especially as she was heavily pregnant. “We did what we thought was best for you Emily”, He wasn't going to let Kim take the whole fall. “But be rest assured that once you are stronger you can resume working at Graham's your absence has already been missed”, A smile spread across her lips. “I will think about it”, “I
Chapter One hundred and Twelve.Emily didn't have a job anymore which forced her to concentrate on other things. She was beginning to love how fully present she was in the life of her children. And sometimes she couldn't help it when her mind drifted to her daughter. Would she have been here if she hadn't been busy chasing other things while abandoning what truly matters. A slow breath left her lips, heavy and uneven, her chest tightening as if the air refused to settle inside her. Kim met her in that position and drew her to his chest. “Don't do that to yourself”, “But it's the truth…Perphaps if I wasn't so absorbed with work”, He didn't allow her to finish as he spoke. “No..you have always wanted what was best for her and nothing would change that”, She relaxed her whole body on him, choosing to believe what he had just said. “Let's look at the brighter side of things and appreciate the ones we still have with us” She couldn't deny the fact that he was right. She picked
Chapter One hundred and Eleven. The next day Rosie came over and she had already informed her about the pregnancy. Rosie hugged her tightly. “I am so happy for you”, she said, her eyes scheming all over her friend. “Thank you”, Emily replied. “This is the best news”, she remarked. “I know righ
Chapter One hundred and ten.Liam's phone rang. He picked it up and was happy to see Ashley calling him. He cleared his throat ready to reply to her. She began to speak as soon as the call connected. “I have made my decision Liam..and it still stands that you and I can't be together”, “Why?”, h
Chapter One hundred and NineLiam left Emily's place but the conversation they had earlier still lingered in his mind. He replayed it without much effort. They were right. He needed to right his wrong especially for how he treated Ashley in the past. He picked up his phone and dialed her number.
Chapter One hundred and eightEmily laid down on the bed as soon as she was done eating. Kim called for Annnabel who came in to pick up the plate. She fixed her gaze on Emily as she spoke. “How are you ma”, she asked. Emily let the tears stream down her face “I am better, Anna”, she replied.She







