It didn’t take a long while for her to settle in. The space in Asher’s room was more than she was used to. She unpacked all her things and carefully put them in the spare closets and wardrobe. Henry had left for work a few minutes after her arrival, Adam had stopped by to welcome her and handed over to her, her due pay. She had no idea where the lady of the house was as she had spent the whole day holed up in Asher’s bedroom sulking. She had brought everything they would need inside his nursery and so she did not need to leave the comfort of the room. It was hard to wear a long face when you cared for Asher because he was a jovial little boy, she found herself smiling more times than she would normally as she watched him play. He was the most patient child to care for, she couldn’t figure out whose attributes he had taken after. Many times than she could keep track of, she peered at Leonard’s number on her phone and was tempted to call him but she decided against it. After all that

She felt the bed dip beside her, her eyes fluttered open, and she rubbed his back “Henry" He turned around to look at her. “Angela” “What bothers you?” she asked sweetly. “Eric was here" “I know that" she responded. “What did he want?” “My parents are planning a vacation” Her eyes lit up. “When? We are going right?” “No" Her face fell. “Why not?” “I am sure you know why" he stated flatly. Where are we going?’ He shrugged. “I didn’t ask, the envelope is in the drawer” She shot out of bed immediately and rushed towards the drawer, she pulled it open and snatched the envelope, she tore it open and read the card inside it. She squealed excitedly. Henry covered his ears. “We are going to the Bahamas!” she jumped excitedly, “Somewhere called the Ocean Club! We have to go Henry” “Can we not talk about this right now?” She put the envelope back in place. She came to lie beside him. “I understand” She played with his hair. “Do you remember when we first met?” she asked with a wi

Leonard stared at the paperwork piled up on his desk, he sighed exasperatedly. He picked up the first file and flipped through it, reading through. He made some notes on a fresh pad. His mind wandered off, he sighed and threw his pen on the table. This always happened when he tried to concentrate to do anything. Ashley always found a way to creep into his mind. She was all he thought about but he was too angry to call her. The mere thought that she had stayed a night in Henry’s place was maddening. He had noticed it the first time they met. Henry was all she talked about. He had seen it in his eyes too, he had looked at her intriguingly. He understood it completely, Ashley was beautiful, beyond beautiful, she would have every man gaping at her. He spun around in his chair, he stared at his phone. He was itching to call her, to hear her voice. He saw her everywhere around his office, how her blue eyes lit up when she was excited. Her beautiful smiles and soft laughter. He could hear

Henry walked into his office. “Good morning Sir" Olivia greeted. “Good morning Olivia” he was about to enter his office when he halted and popped his head back “Olivia send in my schedule for the day" “I already laid it out on the table and sent a copy to your email" He squinted his eyes “How did you know I was coming in today?” She shrugged. “Well there was no way you could miss work today...you have a lot to do" He shook his head. “I don’t know what I should do with you” “Increase my pay?” she asked in a small voice. He chuckled before walking in. He studied the papers on his table, he smiled to himself. He had the final meeting with Eric’s company which meant this would be the last of him he would see in a long while. This was the highlight of his day, more money, less of his vile older brother, it was a win-win on both sides. He went through the other documents laid out on his table. They were just documents that needed his signature and designs that needed his approval. J

Angela peered at her reflection in the vanity mirror. She had dyed her hair a stylish sun-bleached blonde. It was curled like ocean waves. Her pale look was a sharp contrast to her usual dark look. She picked up a hairbrush and gingerly brushed her hair. She picked up a mascara and flicked her long false lashes. She had spent a day at the beauty spa. She picked up a deep red lipstick and applied it to her lips. She smacked her lips, they slowly curved into a wide smile as she stared in vain admiration at her reflection in the mirror. She adjusted her lingerie, showing an insane amount of cleavage. It was a lace see-through material, with flowery patterns covering her private areas. She got to her feet and lit the candles, poured wine into two glasses, and she took a sip of one of the glasses, smearing her red lipstick on it. She thought for a moment, she walked towards the cupboard and opened one of the drawers. She rummaged inside then she brought out a pill. She considered taking ou