ADAM“I always wanted him to stay around longer than he used to. He usually came home on weekends to spend some time with us and I can never forget shedding tears all the time, begging him to stay for some more time” I laughed.“Daddy’s little boy!” Someone screamed from the crowd, while others laughed.“But then as I grew, I got to understand him better. He did all that to lay a solid foundation I could build on”“I mean, he could have just relaxed at home all those times if he wanted. He never really loved the fact that he was always away from his family, but then, he had to keep on to secure a future for his kids”I felt I was already boring the guests with my long speech. It was written all over their faces that they couldn’t wait to get to the main event. I had to cut my speech short.“I can see a lot of you are eager to get this whole thing started. I understand the whole speech is boring. Who cares about some long emotional speech, huh?” I said sarcastically.“Alright. Let’s g
ADAM“Okay, listen up everybody! Just got an Information that there would be a live documentary on SPORT IT. So, if you missed the exhibition and mini tour we had earlier on, you have a second chance to get familiar with the wears” The host announced excitedly.The documentary was an afterthought. It was never part of the plans, but Max and Julie had to work on it that morning. I approved of the idea when it was brought to me. Julie was to write everything and present the documentary, while Max took care of the slides.“I’ll be calling up no other person but the delectable Julie Paxton to present this documentary. This woman has had a huge impact in this project and I expect a round of applause as she comes up here” He said, welcoming her to the stage.“Thank you so much,” She said as she got up the stage.They got the projector set and turned off the lights, making her the main focus in the hall.“Good day, everyone. I’m Julie Paxton and I’m glad to present this brief talk” She start
JULIE"It's just dinner. Nothing too serious"Since the launch, I kept thinking about Adam's request.It was one I never expected - out of nowhere. He was known for being unpredictable in most cases, but I never thought he'd ever make that move of inviting me for dinner.I was kinda speechless when he made the statement, because I didn't know what to say at that point. I was still in the whole frenzy of the applause from the guests after my presentation, so my head was blank.Luckily, he didn't force me to make any conclusions there. He told me to think about it and get back to him to know what day would be convenient."What exactly does he want from me this time around? Trying to play some of those tricks to get me back to his bed?" I kept asking myself.He could have all the girls in the world over for dinner, but why did he choose me all over? I mean, Samantha was all over him. For all I knew, I was a nobody compared to the beauty goddess Samantha was. So, it puzzled me why he stil
JULIE"Sorry, your place?" I acted like I didn't get the first time."Yeah. Any problem with that? Do you want to go anywhere else?""Nah! I was thinking of somewhere not too personal to you. Maybe a restaurant or bar""Julie, who has dinner in a bar, for God's sake? Tell me, when was the last time you went on a date with someone?" He mocked me."Oh, please! It's the thought that matters, not the location""Well, in this case, the bar isn't a great idea for a dinner date. So you can come up with a better place if you're too scared to come to my place" He said."No, it's fine. Let's just have it at your place. But..." I said, then paused."But?" "It's just dinner. Don't try anything corny, Adam""You have my words, Julie. Trust me"We ended the call after we shared a few talks about the office and stuff. Not without gossiping Samantha and her antics. Everything seemed surreal, like I was about to do something crazy. I was about to go on a dinner date with my enstranged baby daddy in
JULIE “I was not expecting you” I smiled as Adam walked into my apartment. I closed the door behind him and walked straight into his arms, inhaling his masculine scent and loving the steady thrumming of his heartbeat close to my ears. His eyes were vacant as I stared up at him, like his mind was very far away and I wondered what the problem was. “We have to end whatever this is” He muttered in a low voice. “What are you talking about?” I asked, while he pushed me away. “We cannot continue whatever this is” He repeated, running a hand through his hair. I said nothing, waiting for him to tell me he was joking and he loved me… like he always said. “But I thought…” “You thought what?” He quipped. “Thinking is not exactly your forte, Julie… you should stick to sucking cocks; now that is something you are very good at” He smirked. “Stop saying that” I squeaked, wondering where all these was coming from. “You did not think that I would choose you over the numerous celebrity women
JULIE I closed my eyes in a prayer as I walked into the office. I had taken some days off since the day Adam walked into my home and dumped me. He had not fired me like he promised but it would seem that someone had spread the news about the end of our relationship in the office because as soon as I arrived the next day, I began to hear snide remarks about how I had given myself to my boss and how I was used and dumped by him. I knew he had done that, spread those malicious rumors to put himself in the clear. He had all but threatened me when he came over and this was his plan. Taking about a week off seemed like the best course of action after everything but I was back now and with news I did not think Adam was going to like but he was going to have to accept. A sickness had hit me days ago but now I knew it wasn’t just any sickness… I was pregnant, two weeks pregnant and Adam was the father. I smiled as the elevator door opened and I walked straight to his office door which I
JULIE SIX YEARS LATER I laughed as soon as my son bounded into my arms, inhaling the familiar scent of him and snuggling him to my chest. “Hey baby, how was school today?” “It was okay, we had a new teacher… she is nice and called me a great boy” He laughed, holding his arms out so I could help him into the car. “That is perfect, baby. We are going to the office because I have a meeting and I could not book Molly” I told him. “That’s okay. I love your office and I promise to be on my best behaviour” He assured me. I smiled, marveling at how well my baby had grown over the years. It wasn’t everyday one was blessed with such a bright child and I could only thank my good fortunes. I had named him after his asshole of a father at a time when I had thought it was a good idea but his surname remained mine and I was going to make sure it stayed that way. “Do you want some ice cream while you wait for me to be done?” I asked as soon as we neared the office. The client we were goin
JULIE I stepped out of the plane with Bryan and sighted the waiting car courtesy of Adam’s company. The move back to London had been swift after the contract signing and I was chosen to represent the company meaning I would be working as close to Adam as we used to in the past. There was a difference now, though. I was no longer the pathetic little personal assistant who had fallen hopelessly for her boss and allowed him use her for his satisfaction and then toss her out like she was waste product. I was Consultant at the biggest fashion brand in Birmingham… ‘Luxanne’ and I was going to have my own office as a partner to Adam. The chauffeur opened the car door and I mentioned the hotel I would be staying until I get a place to rent. Bryan bombarded me with questions about the city while I did my best to answer and not think about the meeting I was having later in the day at the company. I could not help the tremor that raced up my spine at the thought of returning to that plac