~Paxton's POV~"This is indeed a tough one. How can five million dollars not impress her?" I asked myself as I stared at the wall thinking of her.If I wanted to impress her and make her fall for me, I'd need to try harder and prove my love to her. I'll need to figure out the things she need and try giving them to her. All these years, I never thought I'd come to care for someone the way I cared for Beatrix. I never thought I'd want to try to be perfect for someone; this was new and I was sure I wasn't going to ruin this. I'd try everything I can to make sure it works out well. I turned to Beatrix who was lying on the bed with her back facing me and I moved closer to her."Bea" I called her and she turned to me, her surprised eyes stared at me like she had something to say but didn't know how to say it."Is anything wrong?" I asked bring my hands to her hair and I caressed it gently."No, nothing's wrong" she seemed rather unsure of her response.~Beatrix POV~"Bea?" I scoffed withi
Her heartbeat doubled as her thoughts failed her. Could she be dreaming? She hoped that was the case."Paxton, Paxton" she called him, tapping him on his shoulders lightly and when she got no reply, her fear took over her. She finally found the courage to stand up and she looked down at Paxton."Noo!" she screamed crying! There was a gunshot wound close to his chest."Paxton!" she shook his violently, tears dripping from her eyes but she got no reply, he was lifeless.She picked up her phone and thought of calling the ambulance but on a second thought, she couldn't do that, she'd be the only suspect, so she made sure she took everything that belonged to her and with a heavy heart, she walked briskly out of his house.She walked as fast as her legs could carry her. She cared about Paxton, but she needed to save herself.Entering a cab wasn't necessary, she walked home. Walking home was a way of relieving her of her thoughts and soon, she was home but seems like walking didn't help her
"Let me walk you to the stage" Miss Lorelei said to Beatrix standing up from the couch. She was irritated about Laura's sudden change in behavior."Okay then" Beatrix stood up immediately and followed her."I'm sorry about Laura's behavior" she apologized as they walked together but Beatrix smiled "I knew it would happen sooner or later. It's only normal for her to express her anger" she walked ahead of miss Lorelei who doubled her pace.They got close to the stage and they stopped, waiting for the announcer to make known her presence to the crowd."You seem a bit distracted" miss Lorelei noticed"I'm not distracted, I'm just tired" Beatrix put her hand on her waist as she shook her legs to get rid of her nervousness."Okay, if you say so""...And the lady we've all been waiting for is here" The announcer said immediately he saw them back stage. The crowd clapped and cheered as they peered at the curtains as if trying to see through it."Do your best, we need to make a lot of money t
Beatrix got up from her bed the next morning, it was going to be a long day, she knew that.She had no where to go, no work to do and she couldn't think straight. She thought about getting her life back together but she knew very well that it was going to be a very difficult task. Nevertheless, she concluded that there was no harm in trying.She got out of bed and took a warm shower, it might help her relief stress.After than, she put on comfortable clothes and went on to prepare breakfast. Knock! knock! Beatrix heard a knock on her door"Who's there?" she shouted out loud from the kitchen but the person knocked incessantly."Who could that be?" she took her plate of food and dropped it in the sitting room."Who's there?" she asked one more time but whoever it was, the person seemed ready to knock till eternity.Taking a deep breath, she unlocked her door and opened it slowly.Before her stood a young man who wore brown pants and a black hoodie which he used to cover his face."Wh
~Beatrix POV~Hearing those words from Tyler lifted my spirit. Ever since we became friends, whenever Tyler came up with a solution, it happened to work and I was hoping this too would work.I dropped my clothes on the bed and walked towards Tyler"What's the solution?" I said standing a breath away from him and he took my hands"Come sit" he pulled me to the bed where we sat down."So I was thinking-" he cleared his throat and aswallowed hard as he stared at me who felt the suspense was killing me."I'll take the blame. I'll admit to everything" he said and I stood up abruptly in anger."Is that what you call a solution?" I yelled at him, throwing at him my clothes"Out of all things to think of! This?" I was furious at him."That's a solution! is it not? I'm trying to help you here Beatrix" "Help me? by putting yourself in the middle? then what happens to my conscience? You expect me to be fine after you admit to something you had no hand in" "You had no hand in it too. You'll wo
"Ma'am, here are the keys to the apartment you paid for" the lady at the entrance of the apartment said to me and I smiled collecting it."I hope you enjoy your stay in Panama City" she added and I nodded, I hoped so too.I had decided to lay low in Panama city for a while before going to a place where I could start up another life."I can help with that" a young man said taking my bags and he took them to my apartment. I should tour panama city before returning to my apartment, I thought to myself and I waited at the entrance for my keys."I put your things in your room" the young man came downstairs handing my keys over to me "Thanks" I nodded putting on my sunglasses and I hit the streets of Panama.**One Month Later**It had been a month at Panama city and I was beginning to love the place but I needed to resume my life, I needed to start up something.I reached out for my bag and brought out the paper in which I had written Tyler's and Miss Lorelei's phone numbers.I was certai
_One Year later_New York City_I took out a neatly ironed suit from my wardrobe and put it on. I needed to look good for this interview."Perfect" I smiled staring at my reflection through the mirror as I combed my hair neatly and tied it into a ponytail.I put on a black stiletto heels to compliment my white suit and I picked up my bag and some documents."Grey Airlines" I said flagging down a cab"Okay ma'am" he said and I proceeded to go in. In few minutes, we were already at the company and the cab stopped just in front of the building. I alighted the cab and took a deep breath as I looked around the company.Alot of people trooped in and I could guess majority of them also came for the interview. Grey Airlines was one of the best airlines in New York City and a lot of people dreamed to have one or two things with them, either working with them, working for them or getting to travel through them and I guess I wanted to work for them and travel through them.Despite the large num
My eyes dropped, not in disappointment but in surprise and shock.Not only did I get in, I got the post of a secretary. Not just a random secretary but a personal secretary to Mr Grey.Why?? I wondered why they'd pick me for that high post. Was Mr Grey there all through my interview? Did I impress him with my replies that he couldn't resist the urge to make me his personal secretary?"Hmm" I smiled nodding my head incessantly, I could feel butterflies in my stomach. I felt on top of the world that I impressed a billionaire. It wasn't an easy task impressing a famous billionaire; they had everything.I danced around my room gracefully in happiness and stopped abruptly when my mind went off to when I used to dance at the clubhouse, "how I missed dancing" I sniffled and my heart saddened when I remembered Paxton.I had learnt to leave with the fact that Paxton was dead and wasn't coming back to me.And Just like they say, time heals all wounds. I would still feel sad whenever I remembere
"Mr Grey" I was astonished to see him right behind me and I moved a bit for him to walk freely towards the counter"M.. Mr Grey" the guy at the counter stuttered as Mr Grey beheld him."What were you on about employees with minor roles?" Mr Grey grabbed a chair and sat by the counter waiting for his question to be attended to"N.. n.. no.. nothing sir" his voice shook in fear "It's not what you think. I thought she was stealing from the company and using you as an excuse" he said and Mr Grey smirked."Someone here hasn't been reading the magazine of this company" he hit his fist angrily on the counter making everyone startle at first."I'm sorry sir" he apologized"Apologize to her" he said"I'm sorry miss" the coffee guy said and I looked at him in disgust and sighed."Listen up everyone" Mr Grey said loudly and the noise which was earlier heard seized immediately; what power he held!"This young lady here is my new personal assistant, I'll need you all to give her some respect" he s
"I'm Amelia" she said when we stepped out of Mr Grey's office"I'm Mia. It's nice to meet you" I said stretching out my hands but surprisingly, she pulled me into a hug"Welcome to Grey Airlines, I'm sure we'll make a good team. I'll tell you everything you need to know about your work" she smiled at me handing me a couple of files "Okay..." I chuckled clutching the files tightly to my chest"And then, Mr Grey's likes and dislikes" she rolled her eyes and sat on the desk just outside Mr Grey's office."This will be your desk" she took the files from me and dropped them on the table"oh nice" I said dropping my bag on the chair. It was right outside Mr Grey's office and I could see through the glass wall into his office."Mr Grey doesn't like late coming..." she continued, I saw her mouth move inaudibly as she said alot of things that I couldn't hear. I was staring at Mr Grey's as he went through some papers and I wondered what kind of person he was.I grasped as Mr Grey looked up at
My eyes dropped, not in disappointment but in surprise and shock.Not only did I get in, I got the post of a secretary. Not just a random secretary but a personal secretary to Mr Grey.Why?? I wondered why they'd pick me for that high post. Was Mr Grey there all through my interview? Did I impress him with my replies that he couldn't resist the urge to make me his personal secretary?"Hmm" I smiled nodding my head incessantly, I could feel butterflies in my stomach. I felt on top of the world that I impressed a billionaire. It wasn't an easy task impressing a famous billionaire; they had everything.I danced around my room gracefully in happiness and stopped abruptly when my mind went off to when I used to dance at the clubhouse, "how I missed dancing" I sniffled and my heart saddened when I remembered Paxton.I had learnt to leave with the fact that Paxton was dead and wasn't coming back to me.And Just like they say, time heals all wounds. I would still feel sad whenever I remembere
_One Year later_New York City_I took out a neatly ironed suit from my wardrobe and put it on. I needed to look good for this interview."Perfect" I smiled staring at my reflection through the mirror as I combed my hair neatly and tied it into a ponytail.I put on a black stiletto heels to compliment my white suit and I picked up my bag and some documents."Grey Airlines" I said flagging down a cab"Okay ma'am" he said and I proceeded to go in. In few minutes, we were already at the company and the cab stopped just in front of the building. I alighted the cab and took a deep breath as I looked around the company.Alot of people trooped in and I could guess majority of them also came for the interview. Grey Airlines was one of the best airlines in New York City and a lot of people dreamed to have one or two things with them, either working with them, working for them or getting to travel through them and I guess I wanted to work for them and travel through them.Despite the large num
"Ma'am, here are the keys to the apartment you paid for" the lady at the entrance of the apartment said to me and I smiled collecting it."I hope you enjoy your stay in Panama City" she added and I nodded, I hoped so too.I had decided to lay low in Panama city for a while before going to a place where I could start up another life."I can help with that" a young man said taking my bags and he took them to my apartment. I should tour panama city before returning to my apartment, I thought to myself and I waited at the entrance for my keys."I put your things in your room" the young man came downstairs handing my keys over to me "Thanks" I nodded putting on my sunglasses and I hit the streets of Panama.**One Month Later**It had been a month at Panama city and I was beginning to love the place but I needed to resume my life, I needed to start up something.I reached out for my bag and brought out the paper in which I had written Tyler's and Miss Lorelei's phone numbers.I was certai
~Beatrix POV~Hearing those words from Tyler lifted my spirit. Ever since we became friends, whenever Tyler came up with a solution, it happened to work and I was hoping this too would work.I dropped my clothes on the bed and walked towards Tyler"What's the solution?" I said standing a breath away from him and he took my hands"Come sit" he pulled me to the bed where we sat down."So I was thinking-" he cleared his throat and aswallowed hard as he stared at me who felt the suspense was killing me."I'll take the blame. I'll admit to everything" he said and I stood up abruptly in anger."Is that what you call a solution?" I yelled at him, throwing at him my clothes"Out of all things to think of! This?" I was furious at him."That's a solution! is it not? I'm trying to help you here Beatrix" "Help me? by putting yourself in the middle? then what happens to my conscience? You expect me to be fine after you admit to something you had no hand in" "You had no hand in it too. You'll wo
Beatrix got up from her bed the next morning, it was going to be a long day, she knew that.She had no where to go, no work to do and she couldn't think straight. She thought about getting her life back together but she knew very well that it was going to be a very difficult task. Nevertheless, she concluded that there was no harm in trying.She got out of bed and took a warm shower, it might help her relief stress.After than, she put on comfortable clothes and went on to prepare breakfast. Knock! knock! Beatrix heard a knock on her door"Who's there?" she shouted out loud from the kitchen but the person knocked incessantly."Who could that be?" she took her plate of food and dropped it in the sitting room."Who's there?" she asked one more time but whoever it was, the person seemed ready to knock till eternity.Taking a deep breath, she unlocked her door and opened it slowly.Before her stood a young man who wore brown pants and a black hoodie which he used to cover his face."Wh
"Let me walk you to the stage" Miss Lorelei said to Beatrix standing up from the couch. She was irritated about Laura's sudden change in behavior."Okay then" Beatrix stood up immediately and followed her."I'm sorry about Laura's behavior" she apologized as they walked together but Beatrix smiled "I knew it would happen sooner or later. It's only normal for her to express her anger" she walked ahead of miss Lorelei who doubled her pace.They got close to the stage and they stopped, waiting for the announcer to make known her presence to the crowd."You seem a bit distracted" miss Lorelei noticed"I'm not distracted, I'm just tired" Beatrix put her hand on her waist as she shook her legs to get rid of her nervousness."Okay, if you say so""...And the lady we've all been waiting for is here" The announcer said immediately he saw them back stage. The crowd clapped and cheered as they peered at the curtains as if trying to see through it."Do your best, we need to make a lot of money t
Her heartbeat doubled as her thoughts failed her. Could she be dreaming? She hoped that was the case."Paxton, Paxton" she called him, tapping him on his shoulders lightly and when she got no reply, her fear took over her. She finally found the courage to stand up and she looked down at Paxton."Noo!" she screamed crying! There was a gunshot wound close to his chest."Paxton!" she shook his violently, tears dripping from her eyes but she got no reply, he was lifeless.She picked up her phone and thought of calling the ambulance but on a second thought, she couldn't do that, she'd be the only suspect, so she made sure she took everything that belonged to her and with a heavy heart, she walked briskly out of his house.She walked as fast as her legs could carry her. She cared about Paxton, but she needed to save herself.Entering a cab wasn't necessary, she walked home. Walking home was a way of relieving her of her thoughts and soon, she was home but seems like walking didn't help her