Camille's eyes creaked open, heavy with sleep, and she was met with a sight that made her heart stumble. Her hand was still resting on Sean's face, his features peaceful in slumber. The morning sunlight danced across his skin, highlighting the sharp lines of his jaw and the gentle curve of his lips. For a moment, she forgot to breathe.As Sean stirred, Camille's instincts kicked in, and she snapped her eyes shut, pretending she was still asleep. But she could sense him looking at her. His face drew closer, his warm breath whispering against her skin, sending shivers down her spine.Sean's eyes fluttered open, and he was struck by how close Camille's face was to his. He wanted to reach out, to brush a stray hair behind her ear, to kiss the soft curve of her forehead. But he hesitated. Instead, he pulled back, his voice low and rough from sleep. “You can open your eyes when you're ready, Camille.” he said, sitting at the edge of the bed. Camille's eyes flew open, her cheeks flushing a
“As you know, our latest collection, 'Eclipse,' has been a massive success. However, I believe we can take it to the next level by incorporating sustainable materials and practices into our design process.”Board member, Rachel Lee, raised an eyebrow. “Sean, I understand your enthusiasm, but won't that increase production costs?”Sean nodded. “Initially, yes. But think about the long-term benefits. We'll be appealing to the growing demographic of eco-conscious consumers, and setting ourselves apart from competitors. Plus, I've already spoken with our suppliers, and they're willing to work with us to find cost-effective solutions.”Tom Harris, another board member, spoke up. “I agree with Sean. We need to stay ahead of the curve. What's the proposal for implementing these changes?”Sean smiled, pleased with the positive response. “I suggest we start by replacing 50% of our materials with sustainable alternatives in the next collection. We'll also introduce a recycling program for our c
Camille's phone buzzed with a text message, shattering the monotony of her afternoon. She had been lounging on the couch, flipping through a magazine, but the sudden ping of her phone sparked a surge of excitement. “Wanna hang out?” the message read, from a number she hadn't expected to hear from — Cole.She couldn't help but jump on the invitation, feeling restless after Jeffery took Grandma out for her check-ups. The house had felt empty and quiet, and Camille was eager for some company.She quickly got ready, throwing on a bright yellow crop top and a flared white skirt that fell just above her knee. The skirt was a new purchase, and she was eager to try it out. She added a matching handbag and a pair of sleek white sneakers. As she headed downstairs, Sean emerged from the kitchen, a questioning look on his face. “Where are you off to?” he asked, his eyes narrowing slightly.Camille brushed past him, still feeling annoyed about what happened in the morning. “It doesn't concern you
As they walked away from the pond, her sneakers hit a stone, and she felt herself going down. Time slowed, and she was sure that she was going to face-plant, but then Cole's hand shot out and grasped her elbow, pulling her upright.Their faces were inches apart, their eyes locked in a way that made her heart skip a beat. She felt like she was drowning in the depths of his gaze, like she was melting into him. It was like the whole world had come to a standstill, leaving only the two of them, suspended at this moment.And then, out of nowhere, Sean's fist connected with Cole's jaw, sending him stumbling backward. Camille felt a surge of fear mixed with shock as she turned to face Sean, his eyes blazing with a fury that made her blood run cold.“Stay away from her,” Sean growled, his voice low and menacing. Cole rubbed his jaw, his eyes flashing with anger, but his voice was even. “Sean, calm down, man.”But Sean was beyond reason. He took a step closer to Cole, his fists clenched, his
The next day...........Camille's office. “There's a party tomorrow tonight,” Tiffany handed over the invitation to Camille who collected it.Camille shrugged, “Is it necessary I attend?”“Yes it is, and you are going with a date.” Tiffany muttered."A date? Come on that's hilarious." Camille eyed her. "Oh, you think I made it up. Well, it's bodly written on the invitation card. You can check it yourself." Tiffany shrugged picking up some files. "I'll send this over to Sofia," she said the files in her hand. “When are you leaving?” Camille asked.“In thirty minutes. I wonder who would request specially for me.” she muttered.“You can't find out unless you go.” Camille murmured her eyes fixed on the computer.Tiffany and Sofia worked on the necessary design, twenty minutes later, Tiffany left.*****Tiffany put on her delivery cloth, “This is the last time I'm literally doing this.” she sneered.She checked the address again to be certain, “Why do I feel like I'm going to hate this?
Tiffany eyes narrowed, “But why? What's in it?” “Take a look.”She gave him a suspicious look, he was standing in front of her. He nodded with a smile urging her to keep opening the package. She tore it open completely and behold it was a lovely dress, costly at that.“But why? I…I…don't understand.” she stuttered trying to make sense of the whole situation.“It's my first gift to you, Tiffany. I don't know how to explain this, but I'm in love with you.” He struggled to spit out the words. The words came out like they were fighting in his mouth.Tiffany smiled warmly, and looked up to him, she folded the dress back and returned it to Ethan." I'm sorry, but I can't accept this." she sighed looking apologetic. “ Why? Is something wrong with the dress? You don't like it?" he asked.Tiffany shook her head,”Of course not. The problem is not the dress, it's me.” she mumbled.“You don't love me.” Ethan's gaze turned downward as he said in a low tone.“It's not that, Ethan. Of course, I do
“Huh, did you see me bully the child? He took my scarf at first and refused to give it back, what's wrong about me trying to take back what's mine?” she pouted, staring at him.“Alright, my baby never did wrong. The child deserves to be punished more. I saw you hit your head, does it still hurts?” Ethan placed his palm on her head. When he touched a spot, she winced slightly."Good thing we are at the hospital. Come let's go see the doctor.“ Tiffany smiled secretly at how he swept her off her feet. She flinched seeing him carry her in a hasty manner."Hey, you don't have to do this much. People are looking.” she whispered the last part. Her head hidden in his chest as they got to a group of nurses.“It's an emergency, please I need someone to check on my wife.” he said at the verge of tears. Tiffany could not help but let out a small inaudible laugh.The nurses heard someone laugh, their eyes on Ethan.Ethan felt awkward by their stares, "I said it's an emergency.“ he said again slow
“He was betrayed once. We were so scared he would even die, he became extremely sick and refused to talk to anyone. He destroyed anything at sight, at some point he began to hallucinate. He nearly loosed his mental sense, anyone he saw was her. Grandma was terrified, and she would run into a heart attack most times.”Camille listened inventively as he spoke. “What did she do?”Ethan chuckled dryly. “On the day he was to propose to her, she gave him a location and when he went there. He was met with naked women doing all sort of things you can imagine. Some had five naked men all over them. Six men were all over her and Sean was made to watch the scene. We couldn't find him for three days. And when we did, he could barely remember a thing.”“Why did she do that?”Ethan shrugged, “She's a spy and was sent to Spy on Sean but nobody knows who sent her. It's been six years now, we've not seen or heard of her. Sean, loved her. She was there with him when his parents died and became a reason
“Why didn’t you tell me?” Sofia quivered her gaze down, she was covered in sweat as she stuttered. “She-she threatened to kill me,” tears fell from her eyes freely. Camille ruffled her hair in frustration going to seat on a chair. “Stand up.” She said her arms crossed. “I said you can stand up.” Camille said again. Sofia slowly stood up her gaze downwards as she stared at the floor.“And you destroyed the designs? After knowing how much effort I put in it. You promised to change and I trusted you.” Camille said in disbelief. The door suddenly opened and Tiffany entered, “Hey, Cam.” She paused looking at Sofia who bent her head in shame. “Is she back? I thought she said she was on leave because she’s sick.” Tiffany threw the popcorn in her mouth munching on it as she spoke.Camille sighed, “That was only an excuse for her to carry out her misdeed.”“Misdeed?” Tiffany looked at her puzzled. “You mean to say she lied?” Camille nodded, “She was the one who destroyed the design.” She
“Wow, the view from up here is stunning.” Camille exclaimed with a smile.“Do you love it?”“Of course,” She smiled.Cole stared at her beautiful smile, she turned, and he quickly diverted his gaze. “What do you want to take?” He asked.“No it’s fine. I’m okay.” She said with a smile.Cole insisted, “There’s no way I’ll let you come all the way here, and you won’t take anything.” “Alright, I’ll have something to drink.”“That’s better then.” Cole smiled.He took his phone and made the orders.“Okay, while we wait for the drinks, how are you doing?” He asked.“Well, I’ve been good. At least after you ran away, and I didn’t see you.” Camille said with a short laugh.“Ah, that day. I chased after the person who hit us. It was a pity I couldn’t catch her before she escaped.” “Oh,” Camille muttered in a low tone. “The accident was fatal, did you sustain any injury? I tried reaching out to you to even say thank you. But your line wasn’t reachable.” Cole nodded, “I misplaced my cell pho
A week passed after the incident, Camille and Sean were discharged from the hospital four days after the incident, and they returned to their daily work like nothing happened.“I won’t be able to go with you, Camille. I’m sorry, but Ethan wants me to go to a party with him. Don’t worry, I’ll go with you next time. Love you.” Camille read out with a sigh, dropping the phone on the bed. “I guess I’m all alone on this one.” She muttered, sitting in front of her mirror. She wanted to apply her body cream when her phone rang. She walked back to the bed, picking it up.“What’s up, Sean? Missing me already? We just talked like five minutes ago.” She smiled, saying through the phone.“I suddenly began to miss you again. Are you busy?” Sean asked.“Hm mm, not really, what is it?”“Let’s go out for lunch, I’ll send Jeffery to come pick you up.”Camille smiled, “Alright, I’ll be waiting.” She said, cutting the call.Camille breathed out standing in front of her wardrobe. “How about this?” She m
Sofia quivered hiding behind a wall, her eyes closed. “Where is Fredrick?” Cassie said walking down the hallway of her office with her assistant.“He had an emergency again, I sent the nurses to attend to him. He’s presently at home.” Cassie nodded, her face looked pale as she dragged her feet on the floor. She paused staring at the floor like she forgot something. She turned to her assistant giving her a questioning look. “Call me Sofia and ask her to meet me at the office unfailingly tomorrow morning. I have an appointment by 10. She should meet me by 9.” She said and continued to walk.Sofia heard what she said, she leaned closer to the wall, Cassie’s footsteps approaching louder. Her phone vibrated in her pocket, she gasped trembling as she tried hard to turn it off.Cassie paused, “Was that you?” She asked her assistant. She shook her head in reply. Cassie’s brow furrowed, she was sure she just heard something. Her instincts kicked in, she narrowed her gaze, squinting her eyes
“Mother, what do you mean he's my father? That's a lie right?” Cassie looked at her mother in the eyes, silently wishing she would say yes. However, are expectation were shattered by her mother's next word?“I've hidden it from you for too long and I think it's best you know now.” Miriam said in a low tone.“M.. Mother, what are you saying? There's no way he's my father.” She stuttered as she said in disbelief.“Family issues just bores me.” Mr. Victor muttered, leaving the room.“Victor, get back here. You can't just leave,” Miriam screamed after him, and he ignored her.She sat on the floor dejected staring at where Mr. Victor just left.“Cassie, you are injured.” Miriam gasped standing up to check on her injury. Cassie move aside, her gaze piercing deep into her as tears drop from her eyes.“Cassie… I—”It's okay mum, you don't need to say anything.“ And with that, Cassie left the room leaving Miriam.Miriam wanted to go after her but hesitated, instead she brought out her phone an
“Miss Camille—”Sean chipped in, his arm beneath his chest, “You heard are right? She's not helping him, you should take him else where or find some drugs that can cure him, doesn't he have families?” Sean's gaze pierced into them, one of the women pinched the other for them to leave. They forced a smile slowly turning to leave.Frederick grabbed a hold of the bed, “Camille,” he called, raising his head up slowly.Camille fold her fist tightly on her chest, she shut her eyes tightly.Camille turned over, sitting up straight. Her eyes met Frederick's in a long stare. “Camille, are you fine?” he asked, he moves his wheelchair closer to her.Camille sneered, “Why do you ask?”“I watched the news and your name was mentioned. They said you were attacked, and I rushed over to see you. Are you fine? Did they hurt you anywhere?” his voice were filled with concern, his eyes looking at her from head to toe.Camille scoffed loudly looking sideways, “Even if I were to be hurt I don't need you by
Camille stared at the unknown person with a gun pointed at her.“Boom,” the loud gunshot resounded in her ear.Camille blocked her ear, her gaze turned downwards in fright. Her heart beat increases her chest rising and falling, slowly she raised her head to see who the gunshot hit.The unknown person was hit on the arm. The person held it shoulder, groaning in pain. Another gunshot was fired, and the person bent dodging it, running off to the other side of the road.Camille looked ahead to see Tiffany running after the unknown, she wanted to continue her pursuit but stopped when she got to Camille.“Shit,” Tiffany cursed, hurrying to Camille, helping her up.“There's someone in the car.” Camille groaned, the protruding pain on her forehead causing her to wince. Tiffany hastened her steps towards the car. She looked inside, checking the back seat and driver seat. She checked round, but no one was there. “There's no one here.” Tiffany screamed, waving her arms at Camille. She went ba
Sean looked at the armed men with guns pointed at him. Camille clutched tight to his shoulder still in his arm. He dropped Camille gently on the ground. “Wait here, I promise to be quick.” He muttered. She pulled his arm backwards and kissed his lips, “Be careful,” Sean nodded at her and stood up facing the men. He raised his hands up like he was surrendering and moved closer to the men. “Who sent you?” he asked. They cocked their guns, “You don’t ask questions.” One of them said.Sean kept on walking closer and one of them screamed for him to stop moving. Sean paused with a smirk, “At least I should know who sent you before you kill me. Don’t you think that’s fair?” “You don’t get to talk unless we ask you to. Just follow us and there won’t be any harm.” The one who screamed for him to stop said.Sean glanced secretly at the man by his side a few meters from him. “Behind you,” He screamed, and before they knew what was happening, Sean grabbed the gun from the one by his side usin
Ethan stopped the car not far from the hotel and removed the car keys. He turned to the back seat looking at Tiffany and said, “I’ll be right back, stay in the car.” He opened the car door coming down. Tiffany turned to the kids. “What’s wrong? Is Miss Camille okay?” Vanessa sniffed looking at Tiffany.Tiffany smiled at them hugging them close, “Camille is fine, I’m going to bring her back okay? I want you to trust me and stay in the car. Don’t come out, okay?” They nodded in unison.“Mary, watch over Vanessa. I’ll be right back.” She said to her coming down from the car.She ran hoping to see Ethan, “Ethan,” She saw him from a distance and called. Ethan looked back surprise on his face, “What are you doing here? I thought I said stay in the car.” His expression was serious as he spoke.“I want to come along, Camille is my friend and I can’t let you go in there alone.” She said.Ethan sighed loudly, “This is more dangerous than you think, Tiff. If something goes wrong I won’t be able