When Victoria told me she saw my mom in a Botel with a guy two days back I was overly shocked. My mom with a guy in a Botel? Like seriously? Someone that hated guys in fear lest history repeats itself! I had wanted asking her about it when she returned back home but then I later changed my mind to avoid implicating Victoria. Actually, there was no way I could bring the issue up without telling her how I found out about it.Victoria had made me vowed not to implicate her, she knew my mom could call her or even stop her from coming over to our house if I implicate her. She was the timorous type, you know? Although she could be a bad@ss at times.Today was another Sunday, a day off for me. Victoria and I had agreed to meet today, I would be meeting her at her boyfriend's apartment after shopping groceries.While shopping, I couldn't stop thinking about everything she had told me about my mom. My mom was really cautious about falling in love again, if s

Nicholas refused to let me go, he was so stubborn. We didn't leave the restaurant until he was finally done with his fries, and by then Lena had already sent me a voice message telling me I am fucked. Which obviously meant she would deal with me.When we returned back to our head office, Nicholas and I took separate elevators. He headed to his floor and I headed to our floor. He had told me not to worry about Lena.Like seriously? Why wouldn't I be worried? She might not have the power to fire me but she could definitely make sure I don't enjoy working under her. Trust me, Lena could be so mean at times. When I stepped out of the elevator into our floor she started yelling at me and demanding to know where I went to and why. I didn't want to lie, at the same time I was scared of telling her the truth.  "Am I talking to a deaf, answer me Stella!" she uttered.  Suddenly, her phone rang and she picked it up. She talked for

The following day, as promised, Nicholas came to pick me up. Unfortunately he wasn't able to see my mom because she didn't return back yesterday, she must have slept at work or at a friend's house. Verily I couldn't reach her on phone in time and when I eventually did she told me she was fine. She didn't mention her whereabout though, and I never really cared to ask so far she's safe and sound. I prepared breakfast for both me and Nicholas, after which he drove us both to work. This time around I was conformable driving with him, and the rumblings of the engine of his L-spot didn't bother me like it used to. With each u-turn made, I would glance at him. And with each word he uttered, I would found myself smiling and craving to hear more of his voice. What was wrong with me? What was with the sudden change in me?  When we arrived at work, people stared at us as we headed to separate elevators. Actually I used to feel uncomforta

Nicholas and I became so close to each other ever since he promoted me to his floor, prompting other staff to wonder what was going on between us.I used to worry about what others think but not anymore, Lena had taught me how not to give a damn about nosy staff members. She was one of them and I had learned how to ignore her already.Yesterday Nicholas persuaded me to introduce him to my mother which I did. They met and we had dinner together. When he left, she told me we were a perfect match. I was so happy, overly happy.Albeit she warned me against spreading my legs for him, she said that should be after tying the knot. She actually didn't want me to end up in her shoes. How she got me, she wouldn't want me to give birth to someone that way.Today while in my office going through some files, the chief editor came to my office. He greeted me and then told me Nicholas sent him to get a document from me.Hopefully, the document was in one of the f

Ever since Lena went on break, things had been moving swiftly in the editorial board. Nobody to seek for perfection from anybody, unlike when she was around. I had talked to few editors there and they told me they were happy with her absence, and would love to see her taken to another department when she eventually returns. Well, I'd only smiled and told them things would be fine. I had it in mind she would do better next time because I believed she had learned her lessons already. Today was a hectic day, Nicholas met with the executives of MountainTimes to talk about our merger. I was actually by his side in the conference room and we spent hours before finally ending the meeting. The MountainsTimes wanted their CEO to be the Chairman or Managing Director of our company after the merger, and their Chief Editor to be our Deputy Chief Editor. Which means Lena and others may possibly lose their positions. They wanted everything to be fair and Ni