Shannon's face beamed with a smile as she hung up on the phone, her smile spread widely on her face, she had just finished speaking with the wedding event planner they had hired. Her wedding was in two weeks and she was finally going to get married to the man she loves, Raymond. He had been her fiancee for two years now and finally surprised her last three weeks when he insisted they got married that month. Her joy knew no bounds as she hugged him tightly, she loves him no doubt and she was ready to be with him forever. Her phone chirped, jerking her away from her thought, she glanced at her phone, clicking on the message that had made that chirping sound. Her face lit up with a smile, the wedding planner had just sent her some samples of wedding gowns. She licked her lips, then pouted as she glanced at the different images. Licking her lips was a habit she had grown fond of whenever she was nervous. The gowns were just too pretty that she can't make a choice alone, she
It was three years past already, Shannon was preparing for an interview for a company she'd had submitted her details to, the company had called her yesterday for the interview. After the cheating incident, Shannon had decided to move on with her life, she fled the city to Everest hill where she was living currently. Her sister made sure to make life a living hell for her; flaunting her ex-boyfriend everyday on social media and always reminding her that she was just adopted. Shannon had decided to move on with life and had fled to Everest hill, that was where she discovered that she was pregnant for the gigolo she had slept with . Unfortunately, she couldn't even recognize the gigolo face not to talk of knowing where he lives. "Hey mum, tell Nana not to wear me that shoe!" Her cute son walked up to her cutting her off from her thoughts. Shannon was almost late for the interview and she had made the Nanny have her son, Dennis prepared for school. She'd was getting penniless bec
"How dare you?" She heard that deep voice spoke with pure anger emmanting from his voice, Cold shivers ran down her spine immediately. It took Shannon a few seconds before she realized that the man was speaking to her, as she turned to look around, she noticed all heads were down only hers was raised up. Shannon quickly put her head down. "You, stand up!" She heard the commanding voice. She knew he wasn't referring to no one else but her, She quickly stood to her feet with her head down, just her first time of work and she have already had a black stain. She heard those steady footstep as she walked closer to her, with each steps he took her heart was skipping, every muscles in her seems to stop functioning. She could hardly breathe not to talk of saying a word. What petrified her was the power he seems to possess even though he wasn't the boss of the company and was just a mere client, but yet , the power he seems to possess was more than that of the CEO. Shannon felt h
Shannon nodded her head, the word was stucked in her throat, his presence was really affecting her so badly. "Yes Sir!" She managed to croak out.. " Then, I would leave you with a deal!" Shannon heard his response as cold as ever. She was surprised at herself that she'd was still having the courage to talk to him. Shannon face lighten immediately, hope flickered brightly in her eyes as she heard the deal, she already determine that whatsoever the deal was, she was in, she needed money desperately for Dennis upkeep and as a single mother, it was extremely weighing her down. " I'm in for the deal!" She responded immediately. Ryan could hear the tone of determination in her voice, he have other plans, "You would quit working from here, I would ensure you get sacked, that's your punishment" He smirked. With her face bowed, Shannon didn't have to think twice, she was going to be offered twenty dollars immediately he signed, so what's the big deal in quitting the work. She t
Shannon screamed out immediately she turned to take her right, there he stood, his hands stuffed in his pocket, his eyes fixed on her. Those cold eyes were gawking on her as though they were going to eat her up. Shannon crawled backward, it was as though her heart was no longer functioning, she could hear the loud beating of her chest; he had this effect on her, his face was as scary as hell but yet he looks incredibly handsome. How can someone be this scary yet handsome? She thought to herself. He took a step closer to her, Shannon slowly stood to her feet, her legs shaking so badly, if there was any perfect description of developing cold feet; that was what she'd was feeling. His height towered over hers , she'd was afraid of meeting with his gaze. So, she had her head facing the floor, his masculine scent hits her nose one more time, the familiarity about it was messing with her senses, she suddenly felt like drawing close to him, hugging him tightly as she inhaled the fragra
Shannon gathered the little courage she had left and stared at him in his face, she almost choked out when she saw his eyes directed at no other place than her chest region. The two button of her shirt was loosed revealing her white creamy breast. His eyes became suddenly dark, "What was he thinking?" She thought. "If you don't mind, I... I have to go!" Shannon stuttered.She watched as he smirked, then his hold tighten on her hands, he held her two hands captive, his warm breath fanning on her ears, Making cold shivers to run down her spine. "You don't dare Walk out on me!" His voice was low but hard, it was a warning she had to adhered to. Shannon was almost getting pissed off from his incessant order, she knew if she'd say more words, then he might have her retain in his territory for too long and she needed to get back home quick for her son, Dennis. "Yes Sir!" She mumbled softly, wishing he would set her free. "Now, Scram!" His hold released on hers. Shannon ran
" Give mummy a kiss!" Shannon beamed to her Son, she didn't want to be late for the interview. So, she was going to leave him in the care of the Nanny. "Nana, I trust you to take good care of him" "Sure, Shannon.. Dennis would be fine" Nana, a middle aged woman smiled. "Bye Cupcake!" She grabbed her bag and blowing him a kiss, she rush outside flagging a Taxi. Glancing at her wristwatch, Shannon was Fifteen minutes early, the time for the interview was by 9.00am. She mentally calculated that before she'd get to the Company, it was going to be in five minutes time and ten minutes would be enough to get relaxed before the interview begins. In a few minutes time, Shannon arrived at the Company, she went inside to the interview section. The applicants alongside with her were like ten in numbers that was present there already. Shannon was tagged as number 3, she was happy within her that she was close. When she glanced at her wristwatch for a second time, it was already
Immediately Shannon entered the office, the door was locked , she banged endlessly on it asking for him to open up, but instead she heard his footstep as he walked away from the door. What was happening? She thought, her heart racing heavily. As she walked inside the office, which was less equipped, her eyes gawked on every corner, observing the width of the room. Suddenly, she felt something move behind her back, She halted her footstep as she observed the noise. When she heard nothing, Shannon turned to her back, and immediately her heart was caught in her throat. Blue eyes like her son aside from the coldness was staring at her face.The coldness in his eyes was different this time, his eyes was gawking on her with so much hatred, disgust was clearly written on his face. Her eyes diverted from him to the door, it was still locked, how in heavens name did he ended up entering the office. She wondered. Her heart raced heavily, she wondered why he had this mixed up mood sw