Lorie's pov.Two weeks later.‘the stakeholders have concluded that the expansion of the enterprise to Japan should continue.’ One of the directors said.‘that was what I expected to hear.’ Asher said with his pen in his mouth. We were having a board meeting with the heads of departments, managers, and directors of the group.Last week, Asher had proposed that one of our departmental stores should open a branch in Japan. The board of directors asked for some time to think about it. They argued that the store might have a hard time prospering because of the difference in language. Asher insisted that wasn’t a problem since they could employ Japanese citizens who understand the English language to be in charge of the sales.‘the expansion of the stores to Japan will commence with immediate effect.’ He turned to the director of stores.‘Can you speak Japanese?’‘no sir but I will try my best to learn.’ Director Charles said.‘don’t bother, that will take too much time since you are old,
TEN YEARS LATER.‘Dad, Jasper won’t let me kick the ball.’ Eliza my three-year-old girl said with her face stained in tears.‘Jasper, don’t be mean to your sister.’ Asher called out to the boys who were busy kicking the ball trying to score a goal against each other. We were seated on the lawn enjoying the evening view and the sunset.‘Eliza can’t even kick the ball, she’s always on the way.’ Jasper complained frowning his face.‘then teach her how to.’ Asher said sternly.‘come, Lizzy, I will teach you.’ James the older twin said holding out his hand for Eliza.James was the kinder twin, he was nice to a fault. Not just to his sister but to everyone. He took that trait from me while Jasper was more like his father. He may be mean at times but he loved his sister to death. One time when Eliza was ill, Jasper cried while holding the doctor’s coat to save his sister. He is the type likely to fight and bully people who mess with his sister. He’s the only one allowed to mess with her.Eli
Lorie's POVWhat the hell am I doing out here?I stared outside the bar at the heavy downpour, it was raining cat and dogs making the night air colder. I took the shot glass of tequila in front of me and downed it, beckoning at the bartender for another shot. At this rate I was going to be stupid drunk but I didn't care, I would rather sleep in this bar tonight than return home.“The usual, Sir?” I heard the bartender ask.“Yes” A gruff voice answered by my side, causing me to turn to see who it was.I was welcomed by a pair of hazel eyes with flecks of gold and green that looked emotionless and cold. He had long black and almost shiny that was tied in a man bun with a pointed nose, thin lips and sharp jawline that my hands itched to touch. His suit jacket was off, showing his sleeve shirt hugging his muscular body with three unbuttoned at the top to reveal his craved abs. He was the personification of a greek god.“You like what you see?” He asked as his gaze turned to me. He wasn't
I walked into the office building with a little stagger in my step. God! Why on earth did I drink a night before work? My head was aching and I could barely keep my eyes open, all I wanted to do was sleep in but I couldn't because of this darned job.My phone began ringing making me frown from the annoying noise of my ringing tone. I brought out the phone from my bag and brought it to my ear without checking the caller ID.“Hello” I said“Sister Lorie!” a familiar cheerful voice greeted me. It was my sister, Elle.“How are you doing, princess?” I asked in a much better tone, I didn't want them to notice any distress from me.“I'm fine. We saw the money from Uncle Garrett so mum have bought my drugs, tell him thank you for me please” Her ten years old voice sounded so sweet and cute that it melted my heart. Poor little girl was diagnosed with cancer, it's been tough for us and it was a relief to hear her so happy. I felt grateful to Garrett, my boyfriend of two years, he made the physi
The first meeting was a disaster, everyone left the room with a frown on their faces. Asher was everything they said he was; Cold, heartless and an insatiable freak. I know we weren't the top leading branch in terms of sales but we weren't running into losses either. But Asher was demanding a 100% doubling of sales which was impossible, he criticized everybody during the briefing, called us Lazy and incompetent. It took a lot of energy not to counter him from everyone. Then he told us that if we wanted to keep our jobs then we better stepped up, he gave each of us a back breaking task to be finished by the end of the day. Nobody dared to complain but it was clear on everyone's faces.I groaned as I looked at the mountain of paper work that awaited me on my desk. My job was twice as bulky compared to everyone's because I was the secretary and every work went through me before arriving at the CEO's desk. I was tempted to curse Asher out loud but I restrained myself because my cubicle wa
Oh no no no no…Asher's jacket was missing when I got home and Garrett was nowhere to be found. He didn't come back home and his lines were off. I was genuinely scared, what if he found out that it belonged to Asher?I tried to calm myself down with the thought that he couldn't find the owner of a jacket so easily but then another problem surfaced in my head, what should I tell Asher? That my boyfriend took it to find you because you had a one stand with me?Fuck!I was so confused and was about to lose my mind. I tried Garrett's line for the last time before leaving for work. I was about fifteen minutes late when I entered the office.“Lorie, why on earth are you late? The CEO wants you in his office now” Jasmine rushed up to me and said.I looked through the transparent glass of Asher's office and there he was, with a serious face working. I tried to keep a calm composure and muttered thanks to Jasmine. As I passed through the other coworkers, I could see them pass me a sympathetic
Winnbred Deluxe hotel.. 10pm' kept ringing in my head. My legs were tingling with anticipation.I knew this was wrong. I knew I shouldn't be having such thoughts. But I couldn't resist this kind of temptation.Garret’s and I love life was nothing to write home about. We don't even have sex anymore. He whores around shamelessly and when he comes home drunk he would slump on the couch and snore away.But it was entirely a different story with Asher. That night was the best life of my life.The way he kissed me and the way he tasted kept me wanting more.The way he rode me and how he sucked my..‘Lorie stop! Stop thinking about what's between your boss legs.’ I groaned but my hormones definitely weren't listening to my silent plea.‘just a little bit more time you will go on another jolly ride with your boss. So keep calm girl.’ I kept trying to calm my already wrecked hormones.‘Can't wait to start screaming my name?’Ohhh I can even hear his voice in my head.Nice.‘Get a grip Lorie!’
‘Welcome home Lor'.Garret's voice was laced with scorn and alcohol it was so heavy that I shivered in fear.‘Thank you'He got up and stared at my face. My hand instinctively went to my neck where the hickey was trying to hide it. But it was too late. Garrett had seen it. He grabbed my hair and his hand connected with my face. ‘you went around whoring and came back way past your curfew'. ‘please.. please stop' I pleaded trying to pry his hands away from my hair but he pulled it harder and threw me against the wall.His slaps came and the blows followed. I curled on the ground trying to protect myself.‘How could you? How could you when I work my ass off to pay for your sister's bills’Guilt well inside me when he mentioned my sister hospital bills.He knew that was the only way to break me.‘you shouldn't be like that to me Lor'. He whispered in my ears.‘That sick girl drugs cost a fortune you know’. His voice was laced with hate. ‘you should not spread your legs for a loser who