SAM POV: I sat there, staring at Vera as she went away with that guy, Cason.Cason Elliot is the man Vera was dating. He went to San Francisco University and worked at the cafe beneath the company. This is his final year as a business major. He aspires to work for the company after graduation, which is why he accepted the low-paying job of a barista.Nice.Temperament.Normal.An average man in general.One with whom Vera would like to settle down in the future."I should've stayed at home," I said as I pulled the car into the parking lot and laid my head on the wheel.I ran my fingers through my hair and went for a walk. I went around the company once I was inside, I came to the break room.Before calling a number, I go through each and every cabinet. My pupils constricted as I glanced at a cupboard containing a solitary package. "Hello, Mr.Thompson.""The instant coffee is low.""I see. Should I send someone to deliver it before the morning?""Yes. Due to a project, my coworkers wi

Vera's POV:"Your little family employee, my superior, Becca may have hinted it." In a way, that was my revenge for her behavior toward me the night before. Since she insisted that everything is served to me on a silver platter by my parents or in-laws, I might as well play the part. Allow them to exact their vengeance for me. That's how pitiful I am.Sam sighed, his molars clenched."Do they know about our contract?" I blurted out.Another pause, "No."Due to traffic, I refocused on the secrecy outside. "I appreciate your parents looking out for me," I said to him. Despite their attempts to hide, I do appreciate that they gave me the opportunity to work in a position with a respectable wage rather than living paycheck to paycheck. "But, I appreciate it more if they withdraw their support." I cast a look at him, "Same goes for you."The awful silence returns.It seemed like I was back in my marriage to Sam.This ridiculous fucking silence between us."Say something," I ordered."It w

Vera's POV : Location: ice cream parlourTwo tiny girls stood at the ice cream parlour, their hands stretched over the frozen glass-like sea stars. A tall man stood behind them, calmly waiting for them to make their final decision."I want it!" No way! This!" Elaina kept changing her mind."Sam! Sam!" Kate's voice was high-pitched, but cute, like the mouse from Tom and Jerry. "I can't see Kate can't see!"I can tell, with a variety of choices, there was an endless possibility of combinations. Even the cones weren't simple, from typical cone to those dipped in chocolate with or without sprinkle. Then, there is the bowl with a variety of flavors.Sam lifts up Kate and pressed her face against the glass. She breathes on it, and her fingerprints are all over their freshly cleaned glass. There's a reason that barrier exists for people like them."What should I get, Mum? I can't decide!" Elaina smiled so broadly that I felt her face may break."Anything monkey, but just two scoops okay?" H

Vera's POV:"Lisa!" I yelled, thrusting the grocery bag at Lilly. "I'll be right back," I said. She nodded firmly, urging me to pursue Lisa.I never expected to run into Lisa in the middle of my grocery shopping. Lilly and I were planning on going out for drinks after this.Deliver the groceries.Purchase some smoothies.Go shopping for new clothes.Go have your nails done.I wasn't planning on getting one, but Lilly had received a buy one, get one free manicure voucher from one of her clients. "Why not?" I reasoned.I've really fallen low from the heiress lifestyle.My sneakers pounded on the cement ground, and with each spring, I regretted letting myself go. My rasping throat was parched, and I was tempted to grab the water bottle from the biker guy to the right..Lisa raced along the streets like an Olympic champion, and I cried (mentally) when my left leg decided to cramp. The street light changed, and I quicken my pace while Lisa was forced to make a stop. My sweaty palms grabbed

Vera's POV:Everyone gasped,I followed along.I didn't want to feel left out."Victoria. Why are you gasping?" This was why I gasped: to keep Becca from singling me out. When I didn't gasp the last time, she explained why I should.I understand that Becca dislikes me because of my background, but why does she continuously pick on me?"Because...this is a gaspable situation." I nodded in agreement with my response. In actuality, I had no idea where this conversation would go. At worst, I'll remain another night to try to cure my stupid head.With our most recent private talk, I came to the conclusion that Becca couldn't dismiss me even if she wanted to."What is the problem?" Mila asked.Becca straightened up and walked back to the front.Mila winked at me.I have a lot of feelings for her. I like her one minute and want to kick her buttocks the next. Perhaps this is the beginning of a friendship."Our rival company decided to declare war," Becca explained."Which one?" Earl asked, ra