LOGINARDYN. A fucking new week. I don't know why I'm excited but I am. I have a feeling that things are going to be interesting today. I've had one hell of a week. "James, get the car ready." "Okay boss." I just realized I had guards for certain things. I've been too stressed to send them on errands so, now I'm in a good mood, it's time to put them to work. I got dressed in a simple grey suit. I didn't need to do too much; Princess would do that for me. I wore my favorite scents and my favorite watch, the one Princess got me obviously, and I went out. "How are you doing today, my Princess." Her office was the first place I went to when I got to the office. I was surprised that she was in it. She wasn't necessarily punctual. "I'm doing wonderful." She circled her arms around my neck. "You look handsome." "Thank you." I kissed her lips. "We're both in a good mood today, why is that?" She left me and went to take a seat. "As the spir
ZYRA. "Yara, ¿estás sequra de que vas a estar bien? Sabes que esto es muy diferente. (Yara, are you sure you're going to be okay? You know this is way different.)" "Mamá, voy a estar bien. Es solo un vídeo. (Mom I'm going to be fine. it's just a video.)" "Sé, que es solo un vídeo, pero sé por qué los escondí. (I know it's just a video, but I know why I hid them.)" I was silent. I knew this was hard on her but I really want to do this. It's about time. "Tus ataques de pánico fueron muchos, Yara. (Your panic attacks were a lot, Yara.)" "Lo sé. (I know.) Pero estoy destinado a sequir adelante eventualmente, mamá. El momento es ahora. (But I'm meant to move on eventually mom. The time is now.)" "De acuerdo. Si pasa algo, estoy a una llamada de distancia ¿lo tienes? (Okay. If anything happens, I'm one call away. Got it?)" "Entendiodo (got it.) Te amo (I love you)" "Yo también te quiero. (I love you too.)" We ended the call and I closed my eyes. T
ARDYN. "You're sure you'll be, okay?" I asked Princess while dropping her at the front of her gate. "Yes. I already explained to Ree that I needed to do this. And besides. I have Lane." I rolled my eyes. She loved that dog way too much. "Stop calling him that." She just laughed. "Bye baby." She went inside and I drove off. It was nice that Princess and Gold decided to go back home. It would give Zay and I enough time to squash our differences. Immediately I pulled into the driveway, I saw Zay on the balcony taking down what I think should be whiskey. He is drinking, which means he's pissed. I got out of the car and went into the house. I met him in the living room. "Zay." He didn't speak to me or look at me. He just poured himself another glass. "Common, we can't keep doing this." I dropped my jacket and button to the car, on the table. I know I didn't want to speak to him earlier, but I was here. He finished what he poured and was abo
ZYRA.For some very odd reason, I didn't shake. I shook my head instead and laughed. Now I understand what Ree meant by 'now is the perfect opportunity to show him that he's nothing'. This man was really a joke. How will therapy not help me when Jane is the greatest therapist in the world? Does he think that by sending me fucked up notes and roses, that I'd crash out and lose my mind? I think I'll do exactly what Jane said. Ask mom for pictures. I need to see what this was all about and how someone can dedicate their time to making another person's life so miserable. "Zyra? Are you okay?" I could tell that this was a new behavior for Jane. I think this will be 'a' normal behavior from now on till he actually decides to show himself and stop being a coward. Bitch. "Oh, I very much am. I don't know but I find this very funny. I think I've given this man so much credibility that he thinks he's the shit." Jane laughed. "It's about time." "I don't know why it
ZYRA. There were times that I'd tell myself, "Zyra, you can't keep doing this all the time." And there were also times I'd tell myself, "Zyra, you have to keep doing this." Today was one of those times. I prepared myself today for anything that would happen. I came to work open-mindedly. Just like I did for the lawsuit. I remained calm regardless of any situation, but hearing the name 'Ria' ruined all the composure I had. "Zee are you okay?" Ree asked but I couldn't focus on telling her. I just kept looking towards Cariño's door. Something was definitely fucked somewhere. Just as I turned away from the door and decided to take a sit, I heard Zaylen shout and then a thud. Like he hit Cariño. "What the fuck, Ardyn!" Ree and I rushed out of the office and into Cariño's. "What's going on here?" Ree asked while I took my time to look around. There were pieces of paper all over the floor. Cariño looked like someone who just fucked up. I'd seen
ARDYN. This was a new era entirely. From not wanting to have anything to do with a woman, from work and being in the spotlight with one; and then transcending to bringing this very particular woman that not only did I work with but was in a scandal with. It was crazy, but I loved this type of crazy. We had all gone to the company. Zay and Gold in the Lamborghini, and Princess and I in the Bugatti. We hadn't come down from our cars when we saw reporters storming into the parking lot. "We haven't even settled in, and these mad people are here." Princess didn't like this. I didn't too but I was already used to it. We watched them surround the car. I was glad our glasses were tinted. "We going out or?" Zaylen said on the phone. I looked at Princess. "We going out." I hung up and held her hand. "Do you trust me?" "What an odd question to ask." We laughed and I took that as my sign. I gave her a light kiss on the cheek before unlocking the doors. Chaos. A
ZYRA.We went to the museum. It was so beautiful, but the ‘pieces’ weren’t really mesmerizing. I felt a little bit uncomfortable considering my outfit and why so many people were here today, but I realized that Rynnelle had a lot more to worry about than me, so I was okay.
ZYRA.It was finally Friday. I was so excited. It was like I was going on a date, but this time with someone reasonable. I woke up very happy; I didn’t need to put myself in a mood because I had been waiting for this all week. Rynnelle and I had gotten along quite we
ZYRA.After leaving the hall, I didn’t feel like going home so I drove to a bar nearby, to treat myself. I mean, it wasn’t easy being in a meeting for approximately two hours without saying anything. While waiting for the bartender I noticed a blonde on my righ
ARDYN.I hated anything that had to do with disorderliness. I wouldn’t call it an obsession, but I had standards; most people failed to meet. A female employee of mine walked into my building this morning in the most disgusting form of color combination I had ever se







