Chapter ElevenKimmie and Bella stepped out of the house, with Bella driving the car. The stereo in the car was booming with “Alicia Keys” “We are here”, while the two women sang along. Bella turned to Kimmie asking for the schedule of the day. Pending the time Kimmie would get an actual job, Bella hired her to act as her personal assistant, using her expertise.“You will be meeting with the contractors to finalize everything about the contract, and then we would head to see mom and…” Kimmie paused“And what, Kimmie? Bella inquired, knowing what she was about to say next.“To the club, but I am not sure if I want to get to the club today.” Kimmie replied, “Why not?” Bella inquired, “I am not feeling up to it.” She said. Kimmie wasn’t ready to face the real world yet, and she knows Bella is trying all she can to get her off the depressive state she was in. but, it's easier said than done. She had thought walking away and having two days of rest without having to think about Brian was

Chapter ThirteenKimmie has never had to see so many influential people in the business world under one roof before. It all looked so beautiful and colorful.Since Bella had insisted on her coming to the party with her. She had braced herself up for another pretentious evening. Where she holds up a tight smile to please anyone who approaches her.About twenty-five minutes to their arrival, Bella already got whisked away by her colleagues, leaving her all by herself. Looking around the room, her eyes caught sight of Kimberly, Brian new woman and her former colleague. Knowing how petty Kimberly can be. Kimmie excused herself from the table, heading to the restroom.On her way there, she saw an old man looking blotched like he was having an attack. Kimmie ran towards him, holding him down against the wall to help him breath well.“Do you need water? Should I help you get some?” kimmie inquired, unsure as to what to do.Dropping her purse, she went back to the party, grabbing a bottle of

Chapter Fifteen"Bella!" Kimmie finally left her trance mode. She held on quickly to her friend. Her eyes shone widely at the sight of Brian on the floor struggling to get up while entangled in a pile of clothes. The shop attendants had run towards them trying to help Brian up. But, he refused to let anyone of them touch him. "Don't you dare lay those filthy hands of me! You!" He growled at Kimmie.Bella was in front of him in a second, "Hell, no young man. If you would speak to Kimmie you would have to come through me first." Kimmie gulped hard as her eyes met with Brian. "Please, Bella." "Is this what you have planned with your friend to do? To humiliate me?" Brian said, holding Bella's gaze. "Don't look at him Kimmie. He is trying to manipulate you." Bella mumbled, turning to her friend with her eyes searching. "Please, Kimmie." She moaned. "I will be outside, Kimmie. I need to talk to you." Brian said, heading out of the store. Bella stared in bewilderment, "tell me you aren

Chapter SeventeenCedric looked up in surprise at the sight of his father, he wasn't expecting Ryan to show up. Standing up from his chair, he walked towards him."Good morning, dad. I wasn't expecting you today." He saidRyan snort playfully, "I know you weren't expecting at all. But, it's all good. Actually, I won't be staying for long. I brought someone important to you. Here is Miss Kimmie Woodrow and she would be working with you from now on as your personal assistant."A scoff escaped Cedric's lips, he gave Kimmie a once over. "Is this a joke dad?" A stern look crossed Ryan's face, turning around at Kimmie he smiled. "Can you excuse us for a minute, please."She nodded hurriedly, stepping out. Her heart was practically in her mouth and it had her worried that she might never get the job."Do I look like a joke to you, Cedric?" Ryan bellowed the moment Kimmie stepped out. "What else do you want me to think, dad? Why do you keep meddling with my business?" Cedric questioned. "I