Chapter 81Water.That was the first thing I heard when I woke up. Although I didn't open my eyes, I could feel the water around me. The soft waves. It was refreshing. It has been a while since I felt this way. It wasn't something deep but it still made me feel very good. My eyes were still shut tightly as I breathed out deeply. For a minute, I managed to follow the rhythm of the waves.When I finally opened my eyes, I shut them back almost immediately. I had expected sunlight to shine through the blinds but instead, it was a cool breeze. The sun hasn't risen properly and a smile formed on my face. I shifted on the bed, turning around to look at Myra. She lay beside me, her mouth slightly open as she was still fast asleep. When I turned to my second side, Bella was there, but instead of her eyes closed, she stared back at him, eyes blank."What in the world?" I cussed out as a grin came on her face. "Why are you behaving like a ghost?""Maybe I'm one." She muttered, yawning. "Good mor

Chapter 83When Elliot told me that I should get out in a towel, I didn't think he was serious. My heart palpitated in my chest, a part of me wished he wasn't joking. I peeped again and he was still on the bed."Elliot," I groaned. "Just pass the fucking shirt."I saw him stand up, fixing his eyes on the bathroom door, a mischievous tint in his eyes. "Just get out of the damn bathroom, Zora. Either naked or in a towel, get out. I need to use the bathroom."I exhaled sharply when he walked closer and I shut the door before he could open it. "Okay, just wear my robe, huh?" He said. "Wear the robe and get out."When I walked outside, my hair was still wet and my lips moved slightly when I saw him staring at me. Subconsciously, I was aware of the tight feeling I was having and how my nipples contracted against the robe. I bit my lips slowly and saw him release a harsh breath. "Get under the covers. I will be out soon. Turn off the lights before I come out."He walked past me and into th

Chapter 85"How are you doing?" I was the first to ask and he nodded toward the cellar. "What are you doing here?""I came to get some wine,, You?""Same." I grinned. "My friend invited me to her place."I asked about his job and told him more about my workplace. He said he wanted him, Bella, and I to hang out one day and I agreed. We talked for a few more minutes before Myra's call interrupted us. He kissed the back of my palm before he left and I waved him goodbye. I realized as I boarded a taxi that it's been a while since I called Bella. The last time we spoke, she complained about the new staff. She confessed her sadness about us leaving her there. Although we talked more about other things, I remembered she told me she was in the process of opening her own restaurant.I will call her once I'm back home, I decided.Ten minutes later, I got to Myra's house and waited for her to open the door. She nodded at me to walk inside before shutting the door. "You are late." She noted and

Chapter 87. I looked out the car window watching as buildings and people ran past in a blur, I took my time to appreciate the views. I'd never had that chance as I was always in a rush looking for how to get on the next bus and get to work on time. It fascinated me to be by the window of an expensive car, not bothered about what time I'd get to work. I had woken up extra early that morning even due to the eagerness to start a new day as a model with a brand. My perspective of things had changed over those past few days and I no longer felt miserable and poor. The intercom crackled and my driver's hoarse voice called out, "We've reached the office ma'am." I blinked quickly as I looked out my window again, I had been so lost in thought that I hadn't realized that the car had stopped moving. Soon after, the car door popped open and I saw the driver standing behind it, I gave him warm smile before picking up my purse and getting out of the car. As expected, my assistant stood in front

Chapter 89.I slumped down beside Myra and pulled her into a warm embrace, she leaned against me and continued sobbing. "Hey, what's wrong Myra?" I asked softly. She continued to cry for a while before collecting herself and sitting up."I'm so confused Zora, I don't know what to do," She lamented in between sobs. I brushed her hair softly and spoke in a hushed whisper, "let's go inside and I'll fetch you a glass of water and you can tell me all about it okay?" She nodded and I led her inside.I ushered her to her sofa then walked into the kitchen and filled a glass cup with water before returning and handing it to her. "Here you go," I said softly she took it with both hands and I sat down beside her.Her hands were shaky and she struggled to steady them as she brought the cup to her lips and downed the whole glass, I took the cup from her and helped her place it down on the center table. "Are you ready to talk?" I asked quietly. She looked at me again before her eyes welled with te