I arrived at doctor Maxwell’s office at the medical center at East avenue, I already called him to inform him I was coming, the moment I walked in, the receptionist let me in.
“ How are you feeling today?” Maxwell askWe“ Am fine. I surprisingly had a good night rest”“ By night rest you mean you slept for some seconds?” “ No! I actually slept for hours”“ And how is that possible?”“ It a long story bro” I narrated to him how I met Elena, took her home and how her presence was able to give me comfort enough to make me fall asleep.“ Why did you asked her to leave? You have been writing lots and lots of check just to be able to close your eyes even for just an hour, but despite all the money, it hasn’t been working and then free of charge your prayers are answered, so am curious why did you let her go?”“ Am in this situation because of a woman, and you expect me to bring in a stranger and keep her there forever just because she helps with my anxiety”“ At least you should have tried to find out more about her, like her address, contact and even place of work just in case you might need her again”“ Doctor! That how women works, they get close to you, make you feel like you can depend on them until slowly they ripe you away of everything you have”“ Austin! Every woman is not Maya, because Maya betrayed you doesn’t mean that what all women does, maybe you just need to learn to love again”“ Seriously! That the kind of advice you can give me as my doctor?”“ No Austin that the kind of advice I can give to you as a friend, don’t dwell on those pain, they are going to destroy you”“ Enough with all that, that not why am here”“ Then why are you here”“ I was curious, we tried therapy several times but it didn’t work, you tried other different method, you even recommend me to other psychiatric but there was no improvement and then just like that because she sings me a song, all my depression and anxiety goes away, don’t you find it strange?”“ Well I must say medically it strange but emotionally it not impossible, come with me let run a few test”As I arrived at the office, there was a situation and my team of scientist were already waiting for me.
“ Boss there is a problem at the lab” Kenneth my personal assistant spoke“ What happened?!”“ We encountered a problem with the prototype for the CACHE” hearing the IT guy Ray spoke, I quickly got up as I clenched my fist so hand trying as much as possible to act cool.“ That prototype already undergone trial so can someone tell me what the fuck happened, we are suppose to launch it in a month!!”“ Am sorry sir, but I think the fault iß from the lab technician, she might have failed to properly analyze the project which might have resulted in her not dictating the virus on time”“ There is a virus on the prototype? What kind of virus are we talking about here?”“ Multipartite virus!”“ What!! Where the hell is Sophie right now?”“ At the lab”Without another word, I hurried to the lab. The CACHE is a technology I put all my energy into especially during my most difficult moment, it is meant to be my biggest achievement and that is why am determine even if it means loosing everything else just for the CACHE to be launched.“ Sophie what the hell is happening?!” I ask the moment I arrived at the lab.“ Boss! You are here! Am sorry this is happening……..”“ Sophie I don’t need apology right now, what I need is a solution, what do we do?”“ I don’t know boss but the virus was coded and sent as an encryption”“ Were you able to trace the IP address?”“ No. We are still working on that” as Sophie said those words, I was so depressed and overwhelmed, I knew that from the beginning of these project, my competitors have been trying to sabotage this technology but just when I thought we are way passed the complicated stage.“ Boss! I know of someone who can help us” Ray suddenly spoke and I felt a ray of hope again.“ What are you waiting for, go get him immediately”“ Sir it a lady, she is an IT expert but she might not be willing to help”“ And why is that?”“ She works for KODAC TECH……..”“ Up until yesterday!!” Sophie interrupted.“ She quit?” “ No. She got fired”“ Why would they fire her if she is as good as you say?”“ That what am surprise about, but I think we need to try first”“ Sophie, go back to the office and get me everything you can on this IT lady, I want it as fast as possible”“ Yes sir!” Sophie spoke and left the walls of the lab.ELENA’S POV…….
I was working a part-time job in a café, this was my final year in college and I was trying really hard to make it out.Brewing a cup of caramel macchiato for a customer, The homey aroma of the coffee is one of the reasons I love working here cause it draws my soul into it’s cocoon for those moment.“ A cup of caramel macchiato for you ma'am!” I spoke beaming with excitement.“ Thank you dear, it always lovely to see you, have a nice day” A regular customer who works at the law firm few blocks away spoke with she finally walks away.“ So this is where you have been hiding?” A voice spoke, I knew immediately who it was even without looking at her, it the voice of the same woman that has tormented me all my life.“ Mrs. Clara?”“ Yes it me! You think you could really run away”“ What are you doing here, this is my working place”“ Then let go outside and talk”“ Fine! Give me just few seconds” I wasn’t afraid of her any longer but her presence was traumatic for me, making me remember those lonely nights I was molested and abuse crying and screaming for help at the top of my voice, but she was always at the door and never rescued me.I hurriedly served the customers that were waiting and rush outside to settle this once and for all.“ You look all skinny, how have you been?” She ask the moment I was outside“ Am fine and by fine I mean am better, why are you here?”“ To take you home off course”“ I see…. You are not making much money right now, I guess there is no one to be your sex slave any longer, ohoo I almost forgot, Kayla is there, she should go make you some money” I knew that would make her angry but I was ready for her next action, she raised her hand to slap me, but I held it before it could land on my face.“ I see you have grown wings!”“ Sleeping on the street has made me tough, go back to your paradise let me live in my simple world”“ I know you would refuse to come with me, that why I brought some Friends, let see how tough you can be right now” She glowered as two men walk towards us.They walk towards me and grab both my arms in an
The moment we arrived at his mansion, I was more than elated because of the fact that I get to have a good night rest void of the dangers that lock around the street on a warm bed with thick blanket away from the cold.“ Miss Elena! Good to have you here once again” The gentle but fierce voice of Mrs. Lucy greeted me the moment I walked into that large living room that reminded me of my mom and how she grew a particular flower by the window still and would always come there to stare at it with those beaming smiles.“ Thank you Lucy ”“ I made some lasagna with salad and trust me you are going to love it!!”“ That sounds nice, thanks Lucy but I would like to get away from this clothes and have a warm bath, it been long I had one”“ Sure! I will set the table while I await you and Austin”There was this sincere smile on her face, like she was happy to see me. I walked upstairs as Austin followed me and as I stopped right at the door to the guest room
Elena knew her daddy was fully aware each time her step mom took her out to meet potential client, Every time she came back with those bruises, most part of her wanted him to ask her how she got the bruises, that part of her wanted him to get furious at Mrs. Clara for abusing his first daughter, but each time it just seems he turn a blind eyes and grew even more find of Mrs. Clara. She opens her eyes slowly, the bedsheet smells nice, very soft and comfortable, she was ready to spend the whole day there but off course she got two jobs she need to be right at the moment. She sat upright, straighten up herself, only then she noticed the presence of the male figure standing right at the window holding a cup of coffee. “ You are awake ” He spoke still staring blankly through the window. “ I fell asleep in your room, am really sorry about that, but how did I ended up on your bed?” “ Don’t you have somewhere yo
CHAPTER 7.WANT TO KNOW HER. Elena laid in the coldness of the night outside the street of East Ave. She has been saving up money so she can rent a place to stay cause more than anything, she was fade up with the street but each time she was able to save enough, she ends up getting robbed. Elena was half way asleep when she heard gun shot, she is suppose to be use to it by now, but each time, the sound was so terrifying. She covers her head with the thick blanket with which she uses to shed away from cold but it wasn’t helping, the sound kept getting more loud and close and then suddenly, she felt the presence of someone close to her, Elena was scared, she didn’t want to open her eyes nor let go of the blanket until the voice spoke, it was hoarse and stink of alcohol. “ Hey there! Do you mind lending me some money” She had no choice but to let go of the blanket, now sitting upright, she could see the gun pointed at her but this time aro
After having a cold shower, Elena isn’t surprise about the fact that the whole wardrobe has been changed. She picked up a simple strapless yellow gown, looks at herself once more before going downstairs.“ Good morning Lucy!!”“ Look at you dear, we taught you left in anger?”“ Well what do they say, beggars can’t be choosers!!” She spoke with a beautiful smile still plastered on her face.“ So what would you like to have dear?”“ A cup of tea and a plate of Irish burger would be nice”“ I will be done before you know it” Lucy spoke gently before going back to the kitchen where the rest of the kitchen staffs were busy with their chores.“ Is the boss dating that girl?” Amira ask curiously.“ I don’t know, and I don’t think it any of your business!!”“ Are they using the s
Coming out of the dressing room, Elena is wearing a red strapless gown that shows the structure of her collar bone, Austin stares at her for a minute before looking away, perhaps for fear of being enchanted by her beauty.“ What do you think?” She ask opening both her arms wide so he could get a good view and then suddenly someone walks into the boutique.A middle age blonde woman in her fifties with her pretty crooked lips, looking so elegant and beautiful with just one glance, you could tell she is from the higher society.“ So it true!! I didn’t believe it when I was told you were closing down the boutique today. She must be an angel to have made you come here today” the woman spoke.“ What are you doing here?” He ask as his face twisted and he clenched his fist.“ It my boutique Austin, I think I have the right to be here”“ Good day ma!” Elena greeted, almost frig
Austin Came back home very late, but was surprise to see Elena and his maids still awake. They were at the kitchen chatting so happily like they have known each other for long and didn’t notice him come in.“ Elena!” He called, as the maids all stood up, they greeted him with courtesy before retreating back to their rooms. Elena got up from the counter she was sitting, she tries to grab the brief case he was holding but he rebuked her immediately.“ Why are you still awake?” He questioned.“ I was waiting for you, I made dinner, I want you to try the 'Elena’s recipe' why don’t you go upstairs and have a bath while I set the table” Elena spoke grinning from ear to ear.“ Elena. Don’t you think it time you move out of these mansion” He spoke gently hoping his words won’t hurt her feelings, but they did shattered her heart.Her face suddenly went blank, S
ELENA’S POV…..I couldn’t tell if that was surprise or anxiety in his eyes, the moment his eyes gazed upon me standing right at the reception, He takes a step back and with a slow deliberation. His eyes fell upon me from head down to my toes, those inspections seems to have lasted for an hour, but it was probably just a second. The air between us became intense and even as I stood there unmoved, I could tell all eyes were fixed on us, I took one step forward about to close the gap between us but then I didn’t know how his reactions would be, he needed to take the first action or word if not I would end up embarrassing myself in front of all his staffs. So I stayed rooted to that spot not saying a word nor moving an inch.“ Elena!!” He finally spoke in a deep voice, that was all I needed to move, I walk up to him and embrace him so tie that he could barely breathe, He was not home just yesterday but it felt like a whole year to me, I linger there in his arms more