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As I watched them leave hand in hand, a streak of envy flashed right through me. It was evident that love existed between them, but I could not help but think of how we would look much better together.I switched off the television and walked to my study with the intention of drowning myself in my work. I knew that there was not much to be done today, but still, I walked.I stood by the huge window and watched as their cab skid out of the compound. I turned back and sat on my chair, thoughts of her lingering in my mind endlessly. The previous night’s events had painted Terrence in the negative limelight as he turned out to be needy and out of control.His pointless chatter had pissed Charlotte off and I could not help but think that that was the reason for Charlotte’s previous facial look. She seemed unhappy to an extent and the malicious part of me leaped in joy as I hoped that she would reconsider getting married to a man who could not contain his alcohol.I scoffed at the thought a
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The day dawned perfectly, filling the mansion with rays of sunlight that shone in every corner. Lucas was already in the study room holding a conference call with the board in regard to the development of new strategies to expand the petroleum industry in South Africa.He had been quiet the entire time, preferring rather listen to the ideas that his employees had instead. The employees at The Benjamin Company had been trained to voice their opinions, no matter how ridiculous they were, as a way of securing their jobs.Invention and confidence were the highly sought-after values in every one of them, and so, they yattered all through the two hours of the meeting before he finally spoke.“Luce, document all the ideas voiced out today and send them to my email immediately. I shall go through them again and we shall convene tomorrow morning for the final agreement. Good job everyone.” He closed his laptop and proceeded to the living room. Jacque had already set up his breakfast which Luca
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The swarm of people heading to the venue signaled the beginning of the brunch party as well as the release of my social anxiety. I was rarely ever present in large gatherings, choosing to rather stay behind the scenes during such huge celebrations.Vivian had instructed us to stick to the ‘Golden Royal’ theme which she announced an hour before the party, barely leaving enough time to go shopping.I rummaged around inside my travel bag with the hope of finding something that would seem acceptable to her, but everything I had inside defeated the party’s idea. Frustrated, I sat on the edge of the bed and took out my phone to dial Rita’s number for assistance. Just then, Terrence walked in.“You look distraught my love, anything the matter?” he asked concerned as he sat next to me on the bed. He welcomed me for an embrace which I took in a feat to calm myself down. The idea of not dressing appropriately for the occasion troubled me as I did not wish to get into Vivian’s bad books.However
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I had been the center of attention ever since the name Lucas Benjamin was first uttered. My fame led to me being invited to all social gatherings in and out of New York just for the sake of the tag.Ladies would gawk whenever I passed, silently whispering their names close to me for attention while the men created a way for me to pass, hoping to get on my good books for business deals and women too.That had been my world as Lucas Benjamin, and I had learned how to get comfortable with camera flashes and devious winks.Until now, I had never granted my attention to anyone else during such occasions. Charlotte had effortlessly captured my eyes and she made it hard for me to peel them off of her, admiring her body that sat well inside the dress. Her ebony black hair tumbled over her shoulders covering the bare-back dress that fit her like a glove.I watched her from a distance, my eyes glued on her every move. It was hard to tell if she had gotten rid of her social anxiety as she broke
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Lucas’s musky scent reached me before I could lay my eyes on him. I could tell that he was in close proximity as I inhaled his cologne which was occupying a greater percentage of the air outside.I served myself some banana cake, and the feeling of giddiness overwhelmed me inside. Food has always been a mood-lifter for me, making me forget the rising anxiety inside my body.“You look so beautiful, Charlotte Manning.” The whisper in my ear caused my insides to turn. My skin suddenly grew taut as I took a deep breath in before turning back. Lucas was standing behind me, too close for the cluster of people to gossip about, but not close enough for me.He had changed his attire from the last time I saw him in Vivian’s room, looking ravishing in a black tuxedo and a black shirt underneath that was halfway buttoned, leaving his chest out for my eyes to get lost in.“And you don’t look bad yourself,” I said, looking at him with pure admiration and lust. I was unsure if he could read my emoti
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I watched her as she drifted away from everyone, her steps seeming uneven. Her head was slightly tilted as her hand gently rubbed her temple on one side of her head. I could tell she was struggling to move quickly but was unsure whether her irregularity was caused by her heels or if she was in dire need of aid. I took a few steps to reach her before someone stopped me in my tracks.“Hey man! It’s been a minute, yeah?” I halted suddenly, furiously turning my gaze to meet him. I tried jolting my memories to remember him, but my head was focused on Charlotte who had reached the door to the house, her stand growing weaker with every step she took.I watched as her silhouette retreated into the house, swaying weakly as she took the steps to her room. I watched her through the glass windows struggling to find her way and it became certain that something was wrong.It wasn’t the heels.“So, do you think we can have a beer over it?” The gruffy voice pulled me out of my thoughts. I turned back
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Vivian set her travel bag in the trunk of her car, ready to drive down to the airport for her flight back to Britain. She was reluctant to go, finding it harder to separate from her brother a second time. She stood there longer, wishing she had another choice than leaving him behind so quickly.“I will miss you dearly,” she declared, leaning in for an embrace. Terrence held her tightly, blinking away the tears that dared to collect in his own eyes. They still had a lot to talk about, a lot more catching up to do, but he shelved all of it as he understood the reason she had to leave abruptly.He thought about what he could have been having he remained behind in Kent’s household – definitely not a writer – perhaps owning one of Kent’s magnificent businesses that were just a shell to cover his lucrative drugs business.Maybe he would have a posh car like Vivian’s red Bentley, tour different cities with Charlotte, and catch flights to countries like Charlotte wanted. Maybe, he wouldn’t be
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It was the third day of our staycation in New York. This day was meant to be sunny and blue, a day for us to relax and enjoy the city with all its buzz. Instead, we were driving down the neighborhood searching for Terrence.He had stormed out of the house without saying a word, and now, three hours later, no one had gotten wind of his whereabouts. His phone was going automatically to voicemail, and the message box had blocked me from sending any more remorseful texts.I looked out of the window throughout the entire drive, my eyes red and swollen from the crying. I was past regret because making out with Lucas was something I had dreamed about for ages. Shame was also not the feeling I had because, despite the stares from the crowd afterward, nothing I had done was shameful to me.However, I felt remorseful. I had p
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