Novels by Ingrid Ify

Meanwhile, at Eddies home. They were already at the dinner table. They were just four people at the table- Eddie, his mom, Dad and another lady- but the table had more space for more ten. It was a very big diner. Eddies parents sat directly opposite each other from a each end of the table. Eddie himself sat directly opposite from the lady at the middle."Kelly, how's your studies going?" Eddies mother asked. "Oh, I heard you got accepted into Harvard's. It's that true?" Eddies mom asked pleasantly. They had or rather she had arranged for Eddie to marry Kelly because they were both from rich families."Yeah Mrs Smith." Kelly answered with a wide smile. She seemed very proud of herself. At the glance at Eddie, she met a hateful look and composed herself."Eddie here is doing quite well himself. This must be fate. Did Eddie ever tell you he is a graduate if Harvard himself? I was so proud of him seeing him stand confidently and handsomely on the stage as they handed him his certificate d

Angel waited for James till he was done. James didn't want to tell his mom about Lizzy's passing, but she got a hint of the situation with her adult instincts, and decided not to talk about it. Also, the change in James' altitude, his expression and inability to talk as much as he used to or cheer her on gave away everything."Come here son." Mrs Jose, James mother said in a sad tone. Stretching her two arms forward to hug James. James hugged her so tight that he almost busted out in tears again. He sobbed as his mom patted his back."Dear dear, everything's going to be A'okay. Momma's here for you." His mom tried as hard as she could to compose herself. She wanted to be strong for James and not just be a useless mother lying helplessly on a sick hospital bed.James doubted the words that his mom spoke. He felt hopeless. It was as if he had lost everything he had been fighting for. It was finally getting late and James kissed his mom on the forehead and left.***********There was an

"Hey! Where are you rushing off to? I've been looking everywhere for you." Angel rushed James who was in a haste. She noticed the sad look on his face and immediately hid the contract paper on her hand."What's wrong?" She asked feeling concerned."I have a friend who's been hospitalized I need to go see. I'm the only one she has. Please permit me to take the day off." He pleaded."Oh. Hope it's not too bad?" She asked with concern. James only shook his head in response."Okay, please take good care then." She replied. She had wanted to tell James about the contract, but it seemed not to be the best time for that. She felt a little disappointed after she had summoned the courage and practiced lines to use."Let me come with you. I can drive you. I don't think you're in a good state to drive anyway." Angel said as she grabbed James by the hand when he turned to leave. She insisted to go with him on seeing how tensed up James was."Oh, there's no need. I can manage." He replied"I insis

Angel yawned as she sat up from her bed. She stretched her two arms wide then her whole body."Urgh... My head aches." She grumbled, massaging her full, soft, curly hair with the tips of her fingers. She finally opened her eyes but to meet blurry and unstable images."Where am I?" She mumbled. She wiped her eyes with her two hands then tried reopening her eyes. And this time, the images where a bit clearer."When did I get here?" She asked in astonishment seeing herself back in her room. Then she peeped under her sheets to know if she was still in her work outfit, but to her surprise, she was in her white lilyn cotton night wear. She was about to panic before a knock came to her door, and before she could answer it, the door creaked open."Oh... You're awake." Grace said nervously."Why wouldn't I be?" Angel finally got up and headed for her window. She opened the floral white cottons allowing rays of sunlight to shine through her room."What happened last night? I can't remember a th

It was a cold and heart-felt night with an intense atmosphere. "I think I'm ready to go home now." Angel uttered sadly. Standing straight, with her chin up."Is everything okay?" Asked James with a worried look on his face."And who's this?" Angel finally paid attention to the fine young lady standing with James."Is he your driver? Gosh, he is so handsome." The lady complimented with a giggle. Her cheeks were all red and her eyes glittering. "Nevermind. She was just about leaving." He then turned to the lady. "It was really nice meeting you. Take care now." He dismissed her. The lady didn't seem so happy that her night with James ended too shortly as she had other plans for the night with him. She shrugged and wore a sad frown on her face. Then finally walked away.James quickly unlocked the car then went and held the back door open for Angel to enter.Angel eyed him dramatically as she slowly entered the car."What was that all about. It just gave me a fright?" James thought inwar

"Hi... Hi... Hi." Angel continued to greet her guest. As she passed them, they would start to chatter and murmur some gossip about her. Most of the ladies present envied her, some jealoused her, while others admired her. She was a typical example of the most elegant, beautiful, competent and successful female CEO they've encountered."Hey... Well if isn't the famous Angel."Angel turned around to know who it was that spoke to her."Uhm... I'm sorry do I know you?" She asked in confusion."Really? You mean you don't recognize this gorgeous face?" The lady asked. As she removed her mask, Angel was bondazzled. She was pleased with who she saw. She wore a big smile on her face."Tracy." She called out in shock."How long has it been? Gosh you look tentastic." Complimented the lady who seemed to have known or been close to Angel before. They hugged and air kissed each other and busted out laughing."You don't look so bad yourself Tracy. What about your husband? Is he here with you?" Angel w

I was awoken by a buzzing of my phone. Then my eyes were still shut, until a ray of sunlight hit my face from the window. I stretched my hands widely with a yawn as a relief of a good night sleep. I stroke my hairs with my ten fingers repeatedly and released a smile of satisfaction. I took up my phone and tried to make known what the time said as the images weren't so clear yet. It was sharp 7 o'clock. I felt the cool morning breeze rush through the window as it hit me. "What the!" I shut my mouth with my hands. I was in shock as I turned and saw Gustavo lying shirtless next to me. His shoulders were so broad and his body was just perfect without blemishes or wrinkles, nor any fat. I swallowed my shame down to my stomach. Different thoughts and ideas began to play through my head. I must have had too much to drink and ended up in bed with him. My eyes fell on his face and they were so beautiful. He looked peaceful as he slept as well. I couldn't believe someone that was as arrogan

A day and two passed, and Gustavo was dazzled and extremely impressed by my competence and perfection. How I remained calm in crisis and handled them like they were nothing. I saw in his eyes as he watched me, another version of him. I wasn't liked so much by other staffs but still ended up earning their respect. Although some respected me because I was directly brought in by their chairman. We were going to have a staff night out on my third day at work at the Zilak. Gustavo had to leave earlier than the rest of us after he got an urgent call. Everyone were more at ease after he left. They still haven't gotten used to sitting and eating on the same table as their boss, mostly because he usually brings work to most dinners.Everyone got in to their drinks. They laughed and gist of their different lives and the funniest things that had happened in the office."Aren't you going to have a drink?" Jessie asked. The whole night I've been avoiding having anything to drink. A glass might tur

"He's coming, he's coming." Said one of the female staffs of zinak enterprise, Jessie. Everyone became heather scatter. They all dropped what they were distracted with at the moment and rushed to their desks. "Good morning Sir, welcome sir." They all greeted in unison as they stood straight as their chairman walked straight into his office."Uh... He's so arrogant." Complained Jessie. She had been in for a promotion for a long time now. Putting unnecessary efforts to impress the boss and his secretary who supposedly has a crush on him."Be careful with your mouth." She was tapped by another male staff. "No wonder he's still single. Despite all that charming looks and perfection in everything he does, not to mention he's so rich and capable." Jessie got distracted from her complaints to complimenting him. She was practically julling over him. It wasn't something new. Different companies he had worked with had wanted to set up their daughters with him or it is the daughter's who beg t

"Jesus Christ!" Jade screamed on the top of her voice as she saw me immediately she came into her living room and turned on the lights.I had waited so long to have a one on one girl talk with her. I had wanted her to redeem herself. Give her a chance to explain why she did what she did. I wanted so desperately to hear her beg and say it was all Roderigo's doing, maybe he had something against her he was blackmailing her with. I didn't have the lock to her house anymore because she had changed them, but I had the man I asked to stalk her get the new locks anyway.I watched as she curiously and fearfully approach her house, looking in all directions as if she was being followed. I also saw the strange look on her face when she reached her doorstep, like she noticed something different."What the hell are you doing here?" She asked in astonishment."Why are you so worked up? Is that how I'm now welcomed into your house? Have some manners." I replied calmly and turned to take a sit on th

It wasn't one of our best days at the office. On the card was written Zilak promotion enterprise. The son of the chairman was one of our vip clients then. As my company produces new beauty products, we come in contact with different influential personnels for marketing of our brand. Zilak promotion enterprise was one of our biggest advertisement and promotional client. They buy, test and advertise products from us and market or resell at their own price.It was on a July, I had handed the deal to some of trusted staff to prepare and ready the products for marketing and promotion as Hosae, The son of the chairman of zilak was to represent the company to select new brands for marketing.I had gotten a call that fateful afternoon about a commotion and problem with the dealing. In arriving at the location, I overheard Hosae Speaking lowly of our brands and had offered to buy them at large but on cheaper prices. I was really pissed, but on dealing with important clients, we had to be as pol

My reflection on the mirror said everything about how I was feeling. It wasn't always easy to appear all strong and unbothered when deep down I was already dying inside. It hurts knowing that everything was a lie. There was no love from the beginning, there was nothing to hold unto, and realizing that I had nothing now sent chills down my spine. My mind flew back to how everything started, how I met Jade and how she introduced me to Rodrigo. It was a normal morning when my name was announced over the speakers that I was to appear to the principal's office. It felt completely strange having the principal send for me, but summoning courage, I made my way to the office where I got the worst news of my life. It all started with words of encouragement from the principal, but somehow I noticed that all her words were filled with pity, and all I could do was wonder why; and when the principal broke the news that my parents had been in a motor accident, I felt my world collapsing. If wis