LOGINALEXAI tossed and turned, needing to drink something, but I wasn’t craving water. I wanted something like milk or juice, so I got up from the bed and proceeded downstairs.A lot of things were running through my mind, making it difficult for me to find sleep.There was the case of Ivy’s death.She was never a good stepsister to me and we never got along well. There was never a time that we were cool with each other, but hearing that Ivy was dead shook me more than I ever thought.I didn’t like Ivy, but I never would have wanted her dead.And then the more important issue that was giving me sleepless nights as the cost of travelling and getting stuff for my baby.The fact that I couldn’t afford them broke my heart.Everything was so bad now financially.As I got closer to the kitchen, I heard Noelle’s voice; she was obviously talking to someone on the phone, and my first instinct was that she was communicating with Nelson. They talked often.I smiled.Now, I wasn’t overly jealous of t
MARK“After going through everything, I can now conclusively say that we are ready for the fair,” I said to the entire team that had been working on the project for weeks.They were all relieved.It had been a hectic couple of days. Everyone was stretched to their limit, but they knew what lay ahead already. In my company and at a time like this, they already knew what to expect.“Tomorrow is the fair, as we all know,” I added. “We are all supposed to bring our A-game into this. There will not be an award or crowning of any company, but we all know and understand what this means,” continued.They nodded in agreement.“We are all going to close now. You are advised to go home, have a good rest, and prepare for a great day tomorrow, and if this goes well, every one of you is definitely getting a raise,” I told them.They were pleased to hear that and I meant it.“That will be all for now,” I finished.“Thank you, Mr. Mark,” some of them said.“Have a great night, Mr. Mark Ronaldo,” othe
ALEXA“I can’t believe she would show up at your business,” Noelle said after I told her everything.But I didn’t until after the surprise I threw for her for her engagement; the one Shirley helped me in planning.I was tired of letting my situations to ruin things, and I didn’t want that.The Paris fair was just two days away, and after that, the entire city would be thrown into a festive mood, and right after that, I would start making plans to leave Paris so that I could have my baby without the fear of anyone destroying that part of my life and beginning.It would be a whole lot, and I might not even remember to do anything for Noelle, so I had to do it before the fair, and it went well.Noelle was deeply happy, and that made me happy as well. It had been way too long since I last did anything good for Noelle. So far, she had been the one looking out for me and trying to make me happy.She was still the one trying to make arrangements for me on when and where to go to have my baby
IVYI became frantic instantly.My first thought was to flee, but when I looked around, there wasn’t anywhere else I could flee to. I couldn’t even make use of the window.Truly, I felt better and rested, so I did have some strength to run away, but how do I get out?It would have to be the front door through the living room and I really couldn’t get through because Lena and Lionel were right there.My heart began to pound so fast that I feared they would hear the sound of it.“Gosh, how sick of me to have trusted her!” I said in my mind. She was a stranger who had, for some reasons, barged into the apartment that Lionel had rented, and without thinking, I had poured out my heart to her and even followed her all the way to hers. “I can’t believe I have fallen for another foul play,” I lamented tearfully.My life had to be some form of a joke at this point.I swallowed hard.I could see my life flashing right before my eyes.“Why are you here?” Lena asked Lionel, her voice harsh and
IVY“Make yourself comfortable, Ivy. There is nothing to fear here,” Lena Harvey said as she led me into her apartment.She gave me an offer that I couldn’t refuse even though I knew that anything could go wrong, and if it ever did, I would be the one to suffer for it.“Thank you, Lena,” I told her.The drive from Lionel’s apartment to hers was about thirty minutes, and it was so refreshing being in her car and not having to wonder what was next.I didn’t want to.I looked around her apartment and it was cozy and beautiful.“Your apartment is beautiful,” I complimented her and I meant it.“Thanks,” Lena simply said. “Get comfortable, Ivy. I will get you something that will help with your strength,” she added.I sat down in her soft couch and inhaled deeply.This was close to what freedom felt like.Even when Lionel took me away from the mental home, I still didn’t feel this way right now. It just felt different, and I was trying hard not to dwell on the negative and what could go wron
MARK“You have impressed me so far, Brandon,” I told the younger man, and I meant it. “Your interview was good, but your work so far has been great,” I added.I rarely complimented anyone, but Brandon’s hard work in the last ten days had been nothing short of perfect.“Thank you, Mr. Mark,” he said.“The fair is in a few days, and I expect that by then we would have wrapped up everything and be ready,” I said.“I am already half-way through, Mr. Mark,” Brandon said.“You can call me Mark,” I told him.Brandon nodded.“I already know that your company thrives on excellence and perfection, and that is exactly what I hope to achieve with all the tasks I have been given,” Brandon said.“You did your due diligence,” I noted.Brandon wanted to leave, but he hesitated.“Is there something else?” I asked him.“Mark, I know that my appointment is on a temporary basis and after this fair is over, my work here is done,” Brandon started.“Yes, that’s right,” I said.“I did mention during my inter
IVYIt was getting dark and I was becoming more and more restless. The injury on my head which now carried a bandage was taking too much time to heal. I knew that it only happened recently, but somehow, I wished that the pain and scar would magically disappear. Being confined in the house was maki
ALEXAI arrived at my store feeling refreshed and better than I thought I would feel. Contrary to my worry, spending the night at Donald’s house had brought me more peace.Donald was a complete gentleman.He didn’t make any attempt to touch me inappropriately or use the opportunity of my presence i
ALEXAThe look on Donald’s face was enough to make me deeply worried.“What confession?” I asked Donald skeptically.Donald walked into my office, coming closer to me.“I have been up and doing since the attack, because I don’t want it to happen to you again, and more importantly, I wanted to get t
IVY The scar from the injury incurred at Oscar’s apartment was taking its precious time to heal, and I knew that I should continue hiding in the house to prevent nosy gossips from carrying the news, but with what I read about Alexa being attacked and Oscar being arrested, I just couldn’t continue







