“I need to round off with this proposal”. “It’s been dragging for too long”. Back at my office, I sat at my desk, drafting a proposal for the Brooks franchise’s latest pitch. There was this contract I and a few other companies where competing for.So I was trying to take my time, ensuring every detail was perfect, with no error in sight as I was determined to impress. My fingers flying across the keyboard, my eyes scrolling through some samples. Just as I was done drafting, my phone vibrated. I made a quick glance at the screen, only to see a text message pop up.On my way to our usual spot. Brenda“Shiiitttt!” I exclaimed, my eyes lit up with shock. I had almost forgotten about my meeting with her.I’m sure Brenda will chew me out if I stood her up. I will get back to this. With a swift movement, I pushed my chair backwards, stood up and then closed my laptop. I grabbed my trench coat from the jacket hold
“Never have I met any man so vile and full of himself”. I blurted out, my feet stomped the ground as I walked back to my office. I know Lucas to only skim at getting in between my pants, without stopping to think if I wanted it or not, even if he’s my husband-to-be. But Ethan? He frustrates me in ways unthinkable. My eyes were blinded with rage, as my legs quickened to my office, paying no attention to colleagues that peeped through their office doors, their eyes searching for gossip. My mind still in disbelief that Ethan laid me off just like that without flinching. Maybe working under Lucas would have been a better option, at least I won’t be laid off so soon. Because all I have been faced with since I started working as Ethan’s personal assistant as been nothing short of heart wrenching episodes of his meanness. I didn’t ask for so much. Did I?Just a day. One day! I didn’t mind working into the weekend just to cover up for my absence. He didn’t even giv
“You came in so late last night, Ethan”.“What’s going on?” My mother asked, her brows narrowed in concern. “We barely see you around here”.“I’m a busy man, Mom”. “I have the Brook’s franchise and my company to manage at the same time”. “I can’t be found frolicking around”. I replied, adjusting my tie in front of the 7ft mirror hung on the wall in the waiting room. “Even at that, you need to take it easy”. “If I wasn’t seated here this early, I would probably not set my eyes on you until God knows when”. She uttered, her voice laced with concern. “Neither do you even wait to have breakfast before leaving”. “I usually have breakfast, Mom”. I defended, my expression blank as I adjusted my cufflinks. “But you are leaving now without having breakfast”. “Well, today’s a busy day at work” . “Emilia has been fired, so I have to double as the CEO and personal assistant, until I find a replacement”. I snapped, my anger settling in. My mother’s expression turned cu
I met Emilia’s door slightly open, just as I strolled down the corridor, back at my father’s residence. As I peeped through, I saw her zipping down her strapless emerald green dress, that hugged her skin. I sneaked in quietly and shut the door behind me. Emilia jumped at the sound of the door slamming against the door frame, fear gripping her soul. “What do you want Lucas?” She asked, her eyebrows blinking rapidly with anxiety. I walked towards her slowly, my footsteps clicking the ground. “Where have you been the whole day?” I questioned, my voice deep and menacing. “Somewhere that’s none of your business?” She replied, her voice quivery, taking steps backwards as I moved closer. “Wowww, you have some guts you know”. I muttered, beating my palms together, my brows furrowed. “Don’t you think it’s about time we start planning our wedding?”Emilia bent slightly, her hands reaching for her bed side drawer. “Your health is better, what’s stopping us now, wifey? I
“Benjamin has been caught sir”. Martel informed, his voice stern. “How? Didn’t you just say he escaped?” I asked, my face etched with confusion. “After we caught his boy, I sent some of my men to go after him”. “I just got a text from them that they caught up with him, and your goods have been recovered”. “Yes!” I exclaimed, excitement twisting my intestines. “This is great news”. My worries faded away. It felt like a burden was lifted off my shoulders. I knew if this goods weren’t recovered, that would be my doom. The buyers already paid fifty percent and with Ethan being in charge of the company, I won’t be able to make a refund. “Untie him”. I ordered, a snarling smile worn on my face. “You’re very lucky my goods were recovered”. I said, pointing a finger at his face. “If not, you would have been gone next minute”. I hissed.Now let’s move on to taking Ethan down and claiming what’s rightfully mine. I muttered inwardly, a wicked smile spread across my face.
“You’ve really not changed one bit”. A male voice whispered from behind, his breath soft against my skin. The vows had been taken, and we were now at the wedding reception. Jennifer and her husband were having their first dance together. Her husband’s hands hung around her waist, gently cupping her curves like a precious egg. Jennifer’s fingers rested on his chest, her eyes locked unto her husband’s in a loving gaze. He guided her in a slow and gentle sway, their legs moving in perfect harmony. The spotlight glowed on their faces, casting a warm shimmery light on their blissful smiles. Their bodies seemed to whisper secrets to each other, their love so palpable and intense. The world around them faded away, leaving just the both of them, lost in the allure of their first dance as man and wife. I stood a few miles away from the couple, a wine glass hung between my fingers, my body resting against the wine stand, my eyes mesmerized at the sight of love hung in the