Searching through my drawer, I presented a file to her "take this file to Miss Clay once she arrives, tell her to sign it and bring it over to me herself"
She nodded as she took the file "okay sir. I'll get your schedule for today ready""Free my lunch; we will be having lunch with a client"She pointed towards herself "we? You mean am going with you?""Aren't you my secretary?"She laughed nervously "yes sir I am, I'll just go free your lunch"I watched her leave my office with a huge smile on her face. I guess it takes little or no effort to put a smile to her face.My sister never returned the file and when I asked Persefoni if she delivered the file to her personally, she said her secretary collected the file from her since she is yet to come to work.Immediately the long hand and short hand stroke twelve, I left for the lunch meeting together with Persefoni. I guess the lunch is going to be strictly business since am having lunch with my cousin who happens to be a distant one or so I like to believe. For reasons unknown to me, I am a little distant from them all the way from home, even before that incident."So who are we having lunch with? Because it isn't on your schedule""You're in no place to ask me about my meetings and who am meeting with""Am your assistant" she mumbledI turned my sharp gaze to her "you won't be for long if you don't keep your mouth shut""That wasn't meant to come out loud""Just shut up Persefoni"She made a show of zipping her mouth and putting the key in her purse. I shook my head at her childish behavior and I opted silence as the best option.We arrived at the restaurant a little early, so I ordered us wine. Five minutes later, my client/my cousin walked in looking like he owns the damn restaurant."Hello Gabriel" he ran his gaze up and down Persefoni's body. "Who's the lovely lady?""It's Mr. Washington to you and that lady is my secretary"He sat down on the seat closest to her "drop the formality man, am Peter to you Gabriel, so please stop"I leaned in a little closer to him "if you want me to hear your business proposal Peter then we will have to keep this meeting strictly business""Are you also like this with Gabriella? Or is your new found formality just for me?""Gabriella is family"He barked out a short laughter "and what am I then? A stranger?""Right now, you are a business man looking for some company to partner with and later, we'll figure out what you are?"I expected the fucker to become upset or serious but he grinned instead"Let's just get to business Gabriel"I nodded and he commenced with his presentation. He kept on talking for God knows how long while Persefoni kept on taking notes."So what do you think about the proposal Gabriel?""So you want to merge our names for a year then we go our separate ways right?""When you talk like that you make it seem as if it's a bad idea""Just answer the damn question Peter!!"He smiled "so much for formality Gabriel. Yes that is what I mean"I stood up from my seat and Persefoni followed suit. "I'll get back to you after consulting my lawyer"He stood up too "you mean Gabriella?""That isn't any concern of yours. Have a lovely day Peter"I almost walked past the door when I heard his damn voice again"Why are you making your parents so unhappy Gabriel? Why are you distancing yourself from them?""Don't" I grittedHe stepped closer "don't what Gabriel? Tell you the fucking truth to your face? Come on man, the fact that you still have any contact with Gabriella is because she is persistent, because she is the one constantly and stubbornly reaching out to you""What's your deal Peter? Why this sudden interest huh? You never gave a fuck about my family so what's with this new found interest!!!"
He stepped closer to me "oh please Gabriel...I attend every fucking family dinner!!""That's because your father told you to and because you are your father's fucking puppet"I felt someone's hand on my arm"We need to leave sir, everyone is beginning to stare"I pushed her hand away from my arm as I stormed outside the restaurant. I walked straight to my car and got in. I looked out through the window expecting to see Persefoni rather I saw a small crowd gathering around someone that happens to be Persefoni. I opened the car and ran out, pushing people out of the way to get to her and when I did, I saw her bleeding through her nose and ears and she kept uttering words that definitely isn't English.Persefoni Uin tec undestrec bloodemitaI kept repeating those words often and often, I can feel my ears and nose bleeding and I can feel the ancestors passing their message, a message that I do not know it's meaning thanks to my mistress and her attempt to suppress my magic."The doctor said your test came back clear, in order words, there is nothing wrong with you"Looking at an uncomfortable Mr. Washington, I felt bad for him. Bringing me to the hospital and staying with me the whole night when there is absolutely nothing wrong with me is kind of funny but touching. "I was bleeding through my nose and ears, how can they say there is nothing wrong with me?""I think you should direct your questions to them once they come to check you again""Am so sorry for keeping you away from your duties at the office"He stared at me as if he is trying to figure me out or trying
GabrielI got to work a little bit late thanks to the new drugs prescribed to me by my doctor yesterday. I think the drug is very active since I over slept this morning. Taylor opened the door and I walked into the lobby ignoring anyone who greeted me. If I decide to respond to every greeting, then am going to spend all day in the lobby. I walked to my private elevator and it took me to the twenty forth floor.Just as I walked past the fax room, I heard her voice. 'Whats she doing here? Isn't she supposed to stay at home bed resting or something? I took a step forward to reprimand her for coming to work today but I stopped when I heard another voice"I haven't seen you after that day at the elevator?""I've been busy Alvera, you know... with work"Alvera? I can't remember that name. I guess that's what happens when you pay over two hundred staffs."Who you'd work under?" Alvera asked"Mr. Wash
Persefoni Everywhere is so sunny and bright, I stepped away from the shield then all of a sudden, everywhere is cloudy, I guess am aren't the sun's favorite, I tried to walk back to the shield before the clouds starts weeping but I was unfortunate again. The cloud releases its tears on me but something felt strange. I stared down at my soaked self but instead of a colorless, odorless and tasteless liquid, I saw red. It was raining blood.I woke up drenched in sweat, I checked my alarm clock and it showed me that it is still two in the morning. I rubbed my eyes as I my mind went back to that dream. Blood? It was raining blood instead of rain? In the world of witches, it means something big is about to happen and when I say big, I don't mean the good big. I mean that something very bad is about to happen. Back in the coven, it actually rains blood like literally. Whenever it rains blood in the coven, witches of the high places get t
3 years agoI stared at her beautiful body as she changed into her dress. Most ladies would have been ashamed of her body but not this one standing before me."You've been staring at me for some time, should I be worried?"I removed the duvet covering the lower part of my body and my hard erection sprang out. "The only thing you should be worried about is this cock finding its way into your pussy"She laughed at me "are you always this crude?""Why are hiding your name from me?"She turned so I can help her zip up her gown but I pulled her into the bed with me. "Just your first name please"She kissed me on the nose "you know the rule, no name. And why are you so keen on finding out my name? It's not as if you are going to see me again"Yeah... one her annoying rules. No name, no second meeting just a one night stand, no dropping me
GabrielThis is the second time am visiting a hospital in a month. Imagine having lunch with your secretary and she starts bleeding through the nose, she excuses herself to go use the rest room only for you to find her on the floor in the toilet bleeding not through her nose but through a gash on her head.A soft mourn brought back my attention to the woman lying on the bed. She opened her eyes and those wide innocent eyes stared back at me."Thank you for deciding to join us again Persefoni"She smiled and tried to sit up but I stopped her. "Why don't you relax while I call the doctor?" I pressed the button and a nurse walked in few minutes later."She's awake; I think she should be examined by the doctor"The dark nurse nodded in agreement before she retreated to call the doctor.The doctor walked in together with the nurse."How are you doing Miss Persefoni? You seem to be visiting us regularly"
PersefoniI may not know who is after me. The ancestors? I've not betrayed anyone so they have the wrong person if the message is actually from them but that's not what is bothering me now. What is bothering me is that Gabriel offered that I stay with him, and the fact that I like the idea is really bothering me. I can't get attached to him, I can't even develop feelings for him because feelings make you do stupid things and stupid things lead to death. I can tell him to go ahead and get the cops involved, at the end of the day I'll just send them into a goose chase.I stood up from the bed and walked towards the window. The weather looks fair and bright which is a good sign to any normal human being but as a witch, we read the cloud, we look beyond bright weather and this one above me, this one that am currently staring at isn't good at all. Something bad is about to happen. I may not be able to pin point the exact thing about to happen, because I wasn't a
Three years ago2 weeks later"I found her!!!!!!" Gabriella shrieked, disturbing the peace of all those working close to my office."Gabriella... Keep your voice down, you are in an office environment for Christ sake"She covered her mouth with her hand and quietly sat down on the empty chair close to my desk. I stood up and closed the door to my office, I do not want my parents to accidentally hear me discussing about a girl and also how to stop her from getting married to Richard."What do you have for me?" I asked her as I took a seat closest to hers. She brought out a big brown envelope and dropped it on my desk."I have everything you need to know about Susan Blaire" with the way she answered, I can see that she is feeling very proud of herself.I tried to pick up the envelope but she slapped my hand. "You aren't taking that until you tell me what you have in stock for Richard"
Ten years agoI looked out through the window and watched them prepare for the big day. All streets were decorated, loud music filled the surroundings. I watched happy young ladies and men talking in groups, their faces portraying how happy they are and how they are looking forward to the great occasion.Today, all adult witches are being inaugurated into the witches family. Those who want to serve the Oracle begin that journey today. All those who are from twenty years upwards are going to be recognized as full grown witches in the coven."What are you doing there Persefoni? Shouldn't you be out there working with your mates?"I know that voice, I've grown to hate that voice. "I came up here to get some ribbons for decoration""I don't see you selecting ribbons, all I see is your lazy self looking out the window wishing for something that can never be yours"I maybe cursed from birth, but that doesn't mea