Novels by Ashimed

Chapter 155JanetIt was nearly 4pm when I finally closed my laptop and leaned back in my chair. I massaged my neck gently to ease the tension.It had been a very busy day. I had spent it running from one meeting to another and answering phone call after phone call.Everything had fallen on me as the only Benson in the company right now. The newly wedded couples were away on their honeymoon and weren’t expected back till the end of next week. Which meant I had a lot more stressful days ahead. But I didn’t mind. The thought of Dad enjoying his honeymoon because he knew I was here to handle any problem was all the motivation I needed.I yawned and stretched, then decided to call them and see how they were doing. I called Anna first but she didn’t pick up. But from the pictures she had posted on social media this afternoon I knew she and Justin were having a great time in Florida. I called my Dad."Hey Dad!"“Hey honey, how are you doing over there?” Dad asked."Great and yo

Chapter 154 Janet The room was filled with people. My family, friends, coworkers, and company staff were all there. A banner with, Welcome Home Janet, was hanging on the wall. “Welcome home sweetheart.” Fran, who was standing besides me, said hugging me. “You knew about this?” I asked Kevin who stood behind her. He smiled mischievously and shrugged. I was really surprised and pleased. The last thing I had expected was a welcome home party with so many people turning up. I walked towards the crowd of people and received a lot of hugs and kisses. “We were so worried about you Miss Benson. I am happy you are alright.” My secretary Dani said. “Thanks Dani. I am happy to be back.” Someone handed me a glass of champagne and I sat on the couch with Kevin, watching the people who had come to celebrate my homecoming. “Okay Jan,” Gina said sitting on the arm on my chair. “ I want the whole story. Everything. How did you fall into the hands of those psycho?” “

Chapter 153 Janet I was brushing my hair when Kevin walked in. “Hey beautiful! Wow you are ready so soon?” He asked. “Yeah. I can’t wait to get out of here.” He laughed. “ Why the rush?” “Are you even asking? I have been here for a week. It is a miracle I am still sane. You know I hate hospitals.” I said. “Sorry but the doctor wants to keep you here a week more.” He said. The look on my face made him explode with laughter. “Joking babe, I am here to take you home.” He walked over to me and kissed me. “I still can’t believe that nightmare was just a week ago.” He said gently. I couldn’t believe it, but it was. A week ago I had escaped from Lois and had been airlifted to a hospital in Dallas. I had awaken from hours of unconsciousness, to find Dad, Fran, Anna and Justin around me. “She is awake!” “Honey are you okay?” “Jan thank God.” “We were so worried-“ Their had all been talking at once and struggling to hug me. I watched then tongue tied, not sure

Chapter 152 Janet “Hungry?” Lois asked me, waving a chicken wing in my face. I glared at her. There were hundreds of choice names I would have liked to call her but the gag in my mouth stopped me. We were in a motel, even more dirty and rundown than the previous one. I was sitting on the bed tied up and gagged. Lois sat on the only chair eating chicken and drinking soda. The greedy bitch hadn’t given me any food or water since we had arrived the evening before, and it was now well past midday. After she had knocked Jason out, she had dragged me from the bed and put a jacket around my shoulders. “Make any wrong move,” she said pointing the gun at me. “ And you are history.” We walked out of the room side by side, the gun sticking on my ribs. The motel was almost deserted. She unlocked the car and pushed me into the back seat then got behind the wheel. She made a call to the cops telling them to hurry to the motel because, Janet Benson and her kidnappers were in room 1

Chapter 151 Kevin I was awaken from a restless sleep by my ringing phone. It was a week since Jan had gone missing and it had been a week of hell for her loved ones. Her kidnappers hadn’t called again and we weren’t sure why. It would have been easier if they just made a ransom demand. We would have happily paid it. As usual I had been with the Benson’s all afternoon hoping for news, but there was non, not even from Breed. I had stayed up till after midnight thinking what to do, before falling asleep on my couch. I groaned and fumbled for my phone on the coffee table. “Hello?” I mumbled. “Kev? It’s me. I have got news. They’ve found Jason.” I jumped up immediately. “Where?” “The cops got an anonymous tip that led them to a motel outside of town. They found him unconscious in a room. Someone had knocked him out.” “And Jan?” “No sign of her or Lois. The desk clerk said a woman paid for the room a couple of days ago, which was the same day the cops raided the house w

Chapter 150 Janet “Couldn’t you just make the ransom demand already” Jason asked. “ What are we waiting for anyway?” Lois, who sat by the small desk eating a hamburger, glared at him. “The longer we wait, the riskier it becomes. Make the demand, get the money and let us fly to Canada like agreed.” He continued. “Will you shut the fuck up!” She said angrily. “ I don’t need your advice! You have done enough, so shut the fuck up!” “It’s not my fault everything isn’t going according to plan.” He said. “Really?” Lois said controlling her anger. “ So whose fault is it?” Jason looked uncomfortable. “Tell me Jason, whose fault is it? Who stupidly used their phone to make a call that was traced and nearly led to our capture, hmm? Whose idiocy caused our plans to be derailed? You! You had three jobs, shut up, listen, and obey my instructions. But no, you had to be a dumbass and now look.” “All I did was call Watson to annoy him a little. You called Benson didn’t you?” Jason

Tracy's pov I could barely contain my joy. Yes! Revenge at last, and it felt so good. Now it was time to act remorseful. I decided even if I never saw Clint again, this night would live with me forever. “I’m sorry I ruined your wedding.” I said quietly. Surprisingly, he grinned at me then joined me in bed. “Don’t be. I should be thanking you for helping me make up my mind. I didn’t want to marry her. Do you two really know each other?” I gave him details about our history together and he laughed. “Crazy coincidence.” He said. “Yeah,” I smirked. “We better get some sleep if I’m going to face my dad in the morning.” He said snuggling next to me. We made love once more before finally falling asleep. As I was leaving the next morning I was surprised when Clint asked for my number. “I would like to see you again.” He said. “Are you sure? I thought it was a drunken one night stand?” I joked. “Is that what it was to you? To me it was more than that. I felt a connectio

Tracy's povWe began kissing the moment we stepped into the room. Then without warning, he spun me round and bent me over a reading table. He roughly parted my legs, and I tensed at what I knew was going to happen.“Easssy!” I moaned as I felt him sliding into me from behind.I arched my head back and my mouth was immediately covered with his. I moaned deeply into his mouth as his hands cupped my breasts and began rolling my nipples between his finger and thumb.“Oooo fuck.” I cried in pleasure as his thrusts increased.I tried to move away but he grabbed my hips tightly, and began thrusting in a frenzy. The reading table began to shake and all the books on top went tumbling to the floor. I clenched my teeth so tightly my jaw hurt. After awhile I couldn’t take it anymore and began to moan loudly, the sex was getting really rough but I loved it. “I'm going to come inside you.” He groaned.“Come!” I cried not caring about the consequences.His lips found mine and drowned out the sound

Tracy's povHe stood back , staring at me in surprise. “So much for your stupid seduction plan.” I thought bitterly. I began stammering out an apology, and braced myself to get thrown out.But Clint just stared at me in surprise.“Why did you do that?” He asked finally.“Because I think you are handsome and I want us to have sex.” I said without even thinking, and to my surprise, I realized it was true. I didn’t just want to get back at Kayla, I really wanted to have sex with Clint. The thought of his dick inside me was making me really wet. Wow I must be really drunk.But he must have felt the same way too. His eyes lit up and he grinned. “So do I.He pulled off his t shirt and pulled me closer, kissing me hungrily. We began pulling off our clothes and very soon we were both naked. I stroked his huge dick, impatient to have it inside me, but he wasn’t in any hurry. Instead he slid two fingers inside me, and began stroking my clit. I hummed hungrily as they found their way deeper i

Tracy's pov I felt the color drain from my face as I stared at Kayla. “Tracy, surprise, surprise. I wasn’t expecting to see you here.” She said. “I work for the company, of course I am here.” I said coldly. “I know, but I didn’t think you would come.” “I bet you would have loved that.” I snapped. “ You sound upset. I hope you aren’t still mad about that little incident with Vince? It was no big deal. Just harmless fun. Letting it ruin your wedding was silly.” I was shocked by how callous she was. And she called her betrayal a little incident? I wondered where this bitch got her audacity. “Seriously Tracy I am glad you are here,” she continued. “I won’t have wanted you to miss my engagement party.” “Engagement party?” I asked startled. “Yeah, me and my fiancé are getting married tomorrow, haven’t you heard? After dad and his business partners leave my friends and I are going to really have a party. You are welcome to join us, unless you have other plans.” She said smugly. I

Tracy's pov Vince and Kayla were lying on the bed, she had her head on his chest. They were both naked and uncovered, in fact the bed clothes were on the floor. The sat up in bed when I turned on the light and we’re as shocked to see me as I was to see them. “Tracy? What are you doing here?” Vincent asked stupidly. I barely heard him. I was clenching my fist so hard that it hurt but I couldn’t feel it because I was so numb. My bed friend my fiancé in bed the night before our wedding! I felt the ground move, then I passed out. I woke up on a hospital bed to see Anna besides me. “Tracy! Thank goodness! Are you okay?” She asked anxiously. “Where am I? What happened?” I mumbled confused. “You are in hospital. You passed out, don’t you remember? Vince called me and told me what happened. The wedding of course has been prosponed.” The mention of wedding made me remember the nightmare of the night before and I burst into tears. It was a while before I could tell Anna they w

Tracy's Pov“Tracy open up!” My cousin Anna yelled, banging on the door. “I know you are in there!” I frowned. Did she? Or was she bluffing? I had been as quiet as I could because I knew she was coming. she had called me an hour before to warn me, and I'd told her not to bother coming. But I knew she'd ignore me, so I went tiptoeing round the house so there was no way she would hear me as she approached my door. She knocked again and again, refusing to go away. But I was determine not to answer. No way was she going to make me go to that stupid party. “Tracy! If you don’t open this door I’ll get a carpenter to force it open!” She threatened. I winced. I knew she was crazy enough to do it. Grumbling, I reluctantly opened the door and faced her with an angry frown. “I knew you would give in.” She smirked pushing past me into the house. “I am not going with you to the party Anna, I have already told you that.” I said. “Yes you are.” She said. “No I'm not. You go and have f

Adele’s Pov “I am letting her go that’s what. What you are doing is crazy Tina! And I won’t support you.” Dad said. “You idiot! I am trying to help you solve a problem!” Tina yelled. “Just like I did with her useless mother.” “What?” I asked wide-eyed. “What do you mean? Did you have something to do with Claire’s death?” He asked. “Yes I did dumbass! What else was I suppose to do. You said you couldn’t be with me because you didn’t want to divorce her so I had to kill her. You mentioned she was going to Palo Alto to see her stupid friend so I waited on a quiet part of the road pretending I had engine trouble, when the fool stopped to help, I hit her on the back of the head and drove her car off a cliff. So your problems were solved.” “How could you be so evil Tina?” Dad asked shocked. “Shut up! I did it to help you. You should be thanking me! Now lock them up and stop being an idiot.” “Never! You have done enough. It ends now. I was an idiot to have had anything to do with you

Tina met Jason the same place she had met Adele. “What took you so long?” She asked suspiciously. “I went by a longer route. I wanted to make sure I wasn’t being followed.” He explained. “Okay, so you have everything?” “Yeah,” he said pointing to his case. “I heard you kidnapped Adele too?” “Yes to increase the ransom.” They began walking to the beach house. “She was the target, I used her son to get her. Tell me about Adele being Chris’ daughter, Claire cheated on you? I am not surprised. She was as useless as her daughter.” “There isn’t much to tell. Chris just told me she wasn’t my daughter, it explained a lot of things.” They got to the house and met Karen having lunch. “Dad! I was so happy when Mom said you were joining us. I hope you aren’t mad I didn’t tell you I was leaving?” “No. I wish you had though. Where is Adele and Jay?” “There.” Tina pointed to a door. “Let me see them.” Tina picked up a bunch of keys on the table and opened the door. Adele and Jay were s

“How could we be so stupid?” Dan groaned. He was pacing the living room very upset. “I was the idiot.” Chris said. “I should have known what Tina was up to when she didn’t want Adele around. In fact I should have had bodyguards here the minute this happened.” “It won’t have helped. From what the housekeeper said Tina didn’t rush in and kidnap her she lured her away.” Rachel said. “Jay and now Adele have been taken. What kind of an idiot am I not to have seen this?“ Chris asked helplessly. “Beating yourself up won’t help. We have to find a way to get them back.” Rachel said. “I am going to talk to Jason, he is going to tell me where his crazy wife is hiding.” Chris fumed. “I will come with you.” Dan said. “No. You two stay here and let me handle it.” Rachel said and left. Jason was staring at his dinner when Rachel walked in. “It is time to come clean Jason, where is Tina? Chris is right, you know where she is and you are hiding it from us.” She said. “I am not in t

The phone call had shaken Adele and Dan, but Rachel told them not to get upset. “Tina is trying to get to you guys, don’t let her win. You have to be strong.” She said. “I'm trying but it isn’t easy,” Adele cried. “Tina is crazy, what if she hurts him?” “She won't, she needs him to carry out whatever evil plan she has. Don’t worry, she will call again.” Two days later, Tina called Chris during lunch time. “Hey Chris, how are you? I'm calling you because you have what I need.” She said. “ You evil bitch! Where is Jay?” “The brat is fine don’t worry.” “If you harm him-“ “Why should I? I need him. I have no intention of hurting him. I just want to make a deal and I will let him go. Having him here is annoying.” “What do you want?” “Money.” “How much?” “I will tell you, but first call Dan and Rachel to your office by 4 pm. I want them to be there when I call. Do not call Adele.” “Why only Dan and Rachel? And why 4 pm? What are you up to?” He asked suspiciously.

Tina called Jason as he drove home. “Tina, what is going on? Is Karen with you?” He asked. “Calm down she is. I know you didn’t want her to know about our plan, but I couldn’t help contacting her. I hope you are not mad?” “Not really, although I wish you had told me first. Did she take Adele’s son?” “Yes, the brat is here.” “Tina that is kidnapping! She could be in big trouble! Why did you get her mixed up in this?” “Relax, no one is getting into trouble. We are going make money from this. I needed her help to pull it off.” “Money? How?” “From the ransom of course.” “Tina this is a bad idea.” “No it isn’t. Just calm down and leave it to me okay?” “Sure, take care of Karen, and please keep in touch.” When Jason got home he sank into a chair feeling tired and upset. He had guessed something was wrong when he tried to call Karen and couldn’t get through, then when he'd come home Marie had told him Karen had packed her bags to go on a camping trip. He had guessed s

Adele’s pov I couldn’t stop crying. Dan sat beside me trying to console me. Brenda was crying quietly in the armchair and Chris was on the phone, calling everyone he could think of to help find Jay. “This is all my fault,” Brenda said “No it is,” Dan said. “You didn’t get there on time because an accident delayed you, and I am very sure the accident was caused by Tina.” “It is my fault.” I cried. “I caused this. I brought Karen into our lives. You warned me Dan but I was stupid enough to trust her!” “Stop blaming yourself. It’s not your fault she turned out to be a witch, you couldn’t have known.” “Dan is right,” Chris said, None of you are to blame. We will find Jay, and arrest Karen and Tina, I promise.” The housekeeper led Dad into the room. “I got your message,” he said, “what’s going on? You said Karen kidnapped Jay? That’s impossible why would she do that?” “Because she is a psycho just like her mom and she needs to be stopped!” Chris fumed. ‘It is time to come

Eleni's Pov It was 7pm when we entered the large ballroom. A lot of guests were already there and more were coming in. "Nick will be here soon then all your questions will be answered. Meanwhile just relax and enjoy yourself.” Alora said handing me a drink. “I’ll be right back. There is a guy I need to get into my bed, let me go find him.” She walked away grinning but I wasn’t. The revealing dress, and my anxiety made relaxing impossible. I tasted the drink and grimaced. It was alcohol and I had never drank alcohol. I held my glass and looked round. I saw Nick’s dad talking to a man and his mom talking to Mia’s mom. There was no sign of Nick or Mia, then I saw her talking to a stocky dark haired man. She was looking around and I shrank back praying not to be seen. Please let me get through this evening without drama. I thought. But from the number of men looking at me hungrily, I was afraid I wouldn't. Some of my co workers passed me carrying trays of drinks but they didn’t re

Eleni's Pov For days my mind kept flashing back to Nick. No matter how much I tried I couldn’t stop myself from thinking of his naked body. I felt ashamed of myself, but guessed it was because I had no experience in such things. I'd never had a boyfriend, or had sex. I had been too busy building my dream bakery and I still planned to make that dream come true, even if I didn't have the money right now. But I had to avoid distractions especially one named Niccolo Romano. I would do everything to keep away from him and his family. So far I hadn’t seen any or them and I was relieved. But I spoke too soon. That afternoon as I was in the kitchen preparing for the engagement party, a guard came in. “The boss wants to see you.” He told me. The other girls, looked at me with worry. I was about to ask why, then remembered the rule. So I followed him out, my heart beating anxiously. “I have a job for you.” Niccolo told me when I entered his study. “I am having a party this evening. I want

“Woah easy.” Niccolo said holding her by the hips to stop her from falling. “Oh my God! I am so sorry! I didn’t know you were here.” Eleni said frantically. She tried to step back but Niccolo held her firmly. She looked at him. He was naked except for a small towel around his waist, and another around his powerful shoulders. She was standing so close to him that she could smell his soap and feel the heat from his muscular body. “Are you okay?” He asked huskily. She nodded, her throat was so dry she couldn’t speak. They stood staring at each other, then his face moved closer to hers. Eleni knew he was going to kiss her, and held her breath. But then suddenly let her go and turned away. “We really need to stop running into each other.” He said quietly walking to his wardrobe. “I am so sorry I didn’t know you were in.” She stammered, burning red with embarrassment. “It isn’t 8am so of course I’m in. Why are you here?” “I was sent to clean the place up but I will come back

“What was that?” Mario asked Nick after Eleni had left. Niccolo tried to hide his annoyance. He knew his dad was still mad about the fact that he’d walked out on him and his guests, but it was the only way to stop himself from hurting someone because they were pissing him off. Especially Mia. After Eleni left, she turned on him. “You are actually going to let that lowlife walk out of here after humiliating me?” She asked furiously. “Enough of the whining Mia.” Alora said sipping her wine. “For the last time be quiet Alora. That rat insulted our guest. You should be furious.” Julia snapped. “You caused it when you tried to hit her. You had no right to do that.” Niccolo told Mia unsympathetically. “Niccolo! How can you say such nonsense.” Julia said shocked. “Mario, if your son won’t deal with the girl then you should. This insult to our daughter won’t be ignored.” Davide warned. “I am not ignoring it. I have said I will handle it and I will. Now enough.” Niccolo s

Eleni's Pov I wanted to look away but I couldn’t. I couldn’t even open my mouth to explain to him what has happened between Mia and I. His eyes were hypnotizing me. We stood looking at each other for what seemed like hours, then he said. “I want to apologize for my families behavior.” What! Apologize? Had I misheard? “I know what happened was an accident. My family shouldn’t have yelled at you.” He continued. I was tempted to tell him Mia had caused the whole thing but I didn’t want to cause more trouble. “No need to apologize sir, and thank you for giving me another chance.” I said. “Have you gotten your dictionary yet?” “No.” His eyes sparked. “I told Gracia to give it to you. I don’t like being disobeyed.” “Plesse don’t blame her I’m sure she forgot.” I said scared me by the anger in his eyes. He calmed down a little. “You will have it by tomorrow. Tell me about yourself.” He said suddenly. I swallowed nervously. “I'm from Massachusetts, my parents are dead so I came

Eleni's PovEveryone was on their feet yelling angrily, except Alora, who sat back grinning in amusement. “How dare you hit my daughter! Are you insane!” Mia's mother yelled. “Mario are you going to sit back and let this happen?” Her father demanded. “Someone call security and teach this scum some manners.” His father said pointing at me. "By the time there are finishing with you, you'll respect your betters!"I cringed. Uh oh! now what have I done? I thought in despair. “Enough!” Nick said firmly stepping between me and his family. "Everybody calm down."Mia lay moaning on the floor. I began to wonder if something else had happened to her because I had barely touched her.“Enough Mia! She barely touched you. What is your problem?” Nick asked irritated and dragged her up.“This piece of trash pushed me down! I want her punished.” Mia cried.“Save the drama Mia, she barely touched you.” Alora said rolling her eyes.“Be quiet Alora.” Nick’s mother snapped.“ I want her dealt with n