We got into the car and he drove down the street. While he drove, I thought of the people in the garden and why they keep recurring each time we were seen in public.We passed my house, but he didn't halt. I became a bit worried.“You don't wanna drop me at my place? Where are we going now?”He kept silent and moved on, until we got to a jewellery store, where he parked his car by the road side. He alighted from the car and opened the door for me to do the same.“But what the hell are we doing here?” I asked with furrowed eyebrows.“Can we get at least in first?” He requested.With that, he grabbed my hand and we moved in.The shoptender looked at us with bewilderment, as we majestically walked in like some sort of couple. My eyes caught a beautiful collection of diamond necklace displayed in a transparent glass frame at the extreme end of the shop. I secretly admired it and wished it was mine.“How much does this cost?” He pointed at it and stared back at the shoptender.“It's a mill
Sundays have always been my worst days since I relocated to this part of the city. It was overly boring and sunny most times, especially in summer. I usually stayed indoors until evening, primarily because I seldom attend church service. Even when I did, the sermons were unnecessarily and enervating. It would stretch as long as two hours, after which the tireless Sermoner would walk down the pulpit, still looking eager to say more. Nevertheless, after the unending sermon, I'd find it difficult to recall a single word he said, nor would I remember a Bible verse. I sometimes wondered if I was the only one that felt that way.Today was different. I still didn't attend church, but staying at home was no better. I had nothing to do and yet nowhere to go.I had earlier expected Bernard's call, to perhaps ask me out for tea at a favourite cafe down the street, or a quiet time at his private suite, or something of sort, but it never did come. I then attempted to call him to ask how he was fa
“Who's that?” I yelled loudly, wishing the stranger had not cut short my restful sleep.I walked to get the door and to my chagrin, it was Stephanie.“What the hell are you doing here?” I bellowed, still standing by the door.“I…I'm sorry,” she flinched at my hoarse tone. “Please can you let me in?”“Oh really? You want to be let in right? When all you could think of is flirting around with my boyfriend, huh?” I got irritated by her presence.“But I thought we've gotten over this. Nothing happened, believe me,” she tried in vain to plead with me.I paused and blinked my eyes in an impatient sort of way.“You expect me to believe you? C'mon Stephanie, if you were in my shoes were you gonna believe me?” I nodded slowly, my anger getting intense by every second.Stephanie kept mum and bit her lower lip. Her gaze was lowered to the ground, as though she all of a sudden saw an interesting object.“I'm talking to you! Would you?” I snarled at her.She snapped out of her thoughts and said,
Charles' POVNothing hurts more than seeing the one you love loving someone else. So it was for me, when I watched eagerly as Alice was having a great time with the Billionaire CEO she was rumoured to have an affair with. I knew all of those were lies and aimed at getting back at me, but the more I tried to take my mind off it, the more it kept recurring in my mind. It hurts every damn time.Of all the women I've ever met all my life, Alice was the only one I loved and luckily, she loved me as much. She was also the most vulnerable and naïve. I must admit I took advantage of this.Right now, everything seems to have changed. She has grown stronger and no longer cares about me. How can I tell whether she had fallen in love with this stranger or not?I've tried calling her on the phone a couple of times, but it all seemed abortive. The only time she called, I asked her to come over for a talk and she rejected. Did she hate me that much? Or was she scared of what her supposed new lover
Bernard's POVI stepped into the Gibbons Garden, where I usually spent my leisure time only to be stunned by what my eyes saw. My supposed girlfriend or better put, scandal mate getting intimate with another man. I drew closer, maintaining a safe distance, although not safe enough, was about to kiss the strange man. Hardly allowing them to go further, I coughed out slowly, pretending to be clearing my throat, which obviously had no hitches. I just couldn't stand and watch while those lovely luscious lips I've always craved for, get claimed by another man. They got disengaged immediately when they noticed my presence.“What the hell are you doing here?” I yelled at her angrily, my heart clenching in my chest.“Who is he? Your boyfriend, right?” I gave an evil smirk, as my gaze met those of the man she was about to kiss.I stared at him intently, taking in more of his details. He was pretty handsome and his outfit was nice enough, but not too interesting or showy.“I…I… can explain,” s
Alice's POVThe telephone rang again, stopping me from going further with the files on my desk. I wondered why he called for the second time. I've given him all the information and files he had needed earlier. It was my first day at work today and I've been intimated about my duties as his secretary. I just hope there wasn't any trouble.I quickly picked it up, not allowing it to ring any further.“Hello sir! Do you need anything?” I said, anxiously“Come to my office immediately!” I heard him growl in an audacious hoarse tone. I don't lie, it sounded a bit groany and messed up.“Oh… Okay sir,” I faltered, my whole being was gripped by fear.He hung up immediately.I placed my palms on my cheek, leaning my elbow on the table, while I speedily ran down the gamut of possible reasons for the call.‘Did I make any mistake or did he just derive pleasure ordering me around? Could it be that he wanted my presence?’ My heart pounded hard in my chest.Not letting myself get carried away by thou
Bernard's POVWatching my prey fall into my trap was a desirable feeling for me. She was not only beautiful, she was alluring too. I couldn't help but crave for her every single minute. She was now my new secretary, under my beck and call. I now had some authority over her and she had to obey my damn orders. I smiled contentedly at myself.Luckily for her, she had checked in early enough today. If only she knew what I had intended to do to her, if she had come in later. If only she knew…Whichever way, the files I had needed were on my table already, even before my arrival. My PA also intimated me about a few of them he could remember, but I still deemed it necessary to have her say it in my presence.She walked in confidently and spoke fluently, showing more care for her choice of words and making sure she had maintained a high level of professionalism. Thinking about the scandal we got involved in, and so many other things that followed, I couldn't help but wonder how she could be
Alice POV“Hi, what's wrong with you?” I heard a female voice ring across the hallway.I turned my gaze towards her direction, to see who she was. She walked up to me. Her face looked strange, but comely and attractive. She had a jet-black hair and hazel eyes, just as mine and naturally pinky lips which I admired. She must have seen me dash out of Mr Bernard's office. “I…I'm fine,” I replied, fiddling with my hair, while I feigned a cheerful smile.“You’re sure? You look hurt?” she wasn't willing to back down.“Y…No, it's fine. It's fine, Miss,” my smile broadened.“Okay then, just checking up on you. Can we have lunch together?” she offered, with a curious smile.“Nice thanks.” “Forgive my manners. It's Becky here and you?”“I'm Alice. I'm glad to meet you.” I offered my hand for a handshake.She shook hands with me, raising her gaze to my face.“It's a pleasure,” she replied, beaming with smiles.“Alright bye.”She smiled and walked away. I headed to my office too, happy that at l