As soon as she was discharged, Lauren expected that Lucious will come and get her, but she waited and waited, until Pamela was through with her shift, and had to take her, in her car. The ride was unusually quiet, but she didn't want to break the silence, for she already knows what was going on in Pamela's mind. She only opened her mouth, when she wanted to direct her, as to where she will turn, and hearing how heartbroken she sounded, Pamela spoke up."That guy doesn't deserve seeing you, if I were you, I would go somewhere and stay". Lauren smiles, trying to hide the tears that is threatening to find it's way out. She was lucky to send it back in, by raising her head up high.Her heart a whirlwind of emotions, this isn't how she planned her life at all. She swallowed hard, before speaking up."I signed a contract Pam, it's not like I have a choice in this case, I will have to go through with it, whether I like it or not". Pamela, knew that is what she was going to say, but she
Lauren kept feeling the weight of her decision to be Mrs Lucious Mendez settle on her shoulders, and each time, she wish she didn't make such decision. She regrets it with each passing day. But what could she do, they had an agreement, and they have lived up to their bargain, while she needed to live up to hers too, but was she going to live like this in regret for the next five years?The weekend had been unbearable, but the thought of starting work on Monday gave her a glimmer of hope. Lucious have been acting like he doesn't care what she does with her time, which was why she would use that opportunity, to do everything she have planned to do.In her room, she sat on the edge of the bed, staring at the blank wall. Thoughts raced through her mind. How did her life end up like this? She had once thought that Marrying Lucious, despite the circumstances, would offer some security for herself and her mother, and though her mother is now safe, but she feels trapped. She sighed, rubbing
Monday morning finally arrived, and it came with a promise of a fresh start, but as Lauren woke up, she felt the familiar heaviness pressing on her chest. She had never believed in prayers, but this time, she closed her eyes and said a little prayer. She didn't want anything to stand in her way to success. She has sacrificed a lot to be where she is now, so she needed no blockage.The weekend had passed in a blur of awkward silences and unwanted intrusions. She had managed to avoid Lucious and Cynthia for the most part, burying herself in chores, even though Aunt Michelle is around doing some, she still found some to keep herself busy with, and also walking aimlessly around the mansion, with medical books in hand, which she is not exactly reading, and looking for nothing in particular, always forgetting herself, and things. Surprisingly, she hasn't set eyes on Lucious since that day, and she is pleased at that. She clung to the hope that getting back to work at Panacea and Houston w
Upon her arrival at the hospital, the atmosphere was a breath of fresh air. The clean bustling of energy of the hospital was a welcome distraction from the suffocating tension at home.There were visible changes she could see, she was pleased. She smiled a lot, not wanting to think about home, Lucious and Cynthia at all, even though her thought always drift towards home. She wonders what they could be doing at the time, especially since the moans from Cynthia the other night, still seem fresh in her head.She soon met Pamela, who warmly welcomed her back with a big hug, and tried to help her through the day, filling her in, on the changes around. Doctor Carter kept her busy with routines. Within minutes, she was swept up in the routines of her new position.After a while, she left for Houston, she needed to finish up some paper work. When she got there, she also received a warm reception, and she almost forgot that she faces issues at home. She met new students just like her, and th
Shaking his head, after the slam of the door to his face, he says."I guess I will have to come back". Lucious spoke with a coarse voice and turned back.Cynthia frowned, as she noticed that Lucious seem attracted by what he just saw, so she decided to try and seduce him."I thought you were going there to have a serious talk with her, why then did you go there and just stood there transfixed as though she is all that? Lucious turned to look at her, and looked away, but Cynthia wouldn't let it be, she kept talking and causing him to get angry, while touching him, hoping to get him to touch her.He used to want to have her, but suddenly, she has been forcing herself on him, while he keep running away.When she saw that seducing him wasn't working, she resorted to complaining again.Lucious was now so irritated by her, that he gently spoke, but with firmness in his voice."I think you have over stayed your welcome, you should leave now". Cynthia could not believe her ears, she was stun
Lauren, filled with embarrassment of the incident that happened in the night, woke up earlier than usual. She didn't bother looking at the bed, she knew he couldn't have woken up by that time, it was still too early, so she just gathered the things she slept with and ran out of the room, opening the dorr with caution, believing that he was still in bed. While preparing to leave, she didn't want to make so much noise, so she gently went into her room, wanting to go and shower, she had undressed, still with the same stilt, she entered the bathroom, but was shocked that Lucious was in her bathroom."What the hell! She exclaims, looking for something to grab immediately, that will serve as a covering for her, but the towel was too far, the only thing she could do is run back into her room and grab her clothes."Why are you always coming to me, and trying to seduce me by all means". Lucious defended himself, with a smirk. He was totally naked, but he didn't seem to care. Lauren shook h
Lauren couldn't concentrate all through, she kept thinking about Lucious and what almost happened between them, and how he just went into hiding. She couldn't tell what he was hiding from, but somehow, she wish she knows, and she could help him ease all his problems.She noticed it was affecting her concentration at work."Why do I even care? She asked out loud, while trying to get a file to Doctor Carter. "Are you okay? He asked, after she dropped the file and is about to leave.Lauren was shocked. Does it mean she is that obvious that everyone around could see that she isn't okay? "I am fine, why do you ask? She inquired."I don't know, but you look lost, but if you say you are okay, no problems". trying not to sound too attached. "Try and check on the patient in ward five, before you leave for Houston". He tells her, and she nodded.She is permanently on morning shift, she will be around till Pamela resumes, before she leaves for school, and then she will retire home to face h
Weeks later, Lauren was already getting used to Lucious's constant temptation, of showing off his body, but never coming close to her. It was now boring and annoying to her, even though she still craves to have him close. But one major thing was that Lucious seem to be avoiding her since then. She hardly hear him tell her to come spend the night in his room, and she never bothered to be a caring nurse by going to him, she loves the fact that he was avoiding her. One early morning, as she was getting ready to go to work, Lucious showed up behind her, with a red eye. He looks sad, and she could tell.He looks like he has been drinking a lot, Lauren looked worried, and she forgot all about enjoying her freedom."Are you okay? The concern look on her face was charming. And he smiles."Yes I am okay. You have to come home earlier, there is a place, I would like you to go with me". Upon hearing him say that, Lauren blushed, even though she doesn't know where he plans to take her, she st
Cynthia could not believe all her plans were ruined already, she was angry all through, and she refused speaking with anyone, not even her daughter, who kept asking her questions, she would rather not answer to, but she resolved that there was no way, she could allow herself be humiliated that way without doing anything, also, if she does nothing, then she would have lost her chances of ever making more money and getting to school to study further. As a junior nurse, she thought of all the chances she has to make money. She could sell babies to wealthy couples who couldn't get, she could traffick girls, sending them to prostitute and get her money, but none of her thought seem possible, if she gets caught, she would be ruined for life, so she decided to take the final step. She already knows the reason behind the marriage between Lucious and Lauren, and since Lucious is protecting Lauren, causing her not to have any way of getting to Lauren, then, she would have to hurt her in a diff
Lucious didn't realize how hungry he was, until he started eating the food, and he only looked up, after he was done eating."You want more? She asked him, and he nodded like a child, she was quick to scoop him another, she was happy he was eating well, that should help him keep to his threat, or promise, then she got up to get him fruits like banana and pear, she learnt from Aunt Michelle that, they are his favorites. She also learnt that His favorite drink is Tiger nut juice, Sometimes, he takes Mango, she had all that ready for him. When she brought the drinks to him, he smiles, and looked up at her, before speaking, with a coarse voice."You are going to wish you didn't give me this drink, you know? Lauren didn't understand at first, but then, she remembered that she had heard that Tiger nut drink, usually serve as aphrodisiac for men, and sometimes, women, and that was when she smiles shyly. She only wanted him to enjoy himself, not really about the sex, even though she wouldn'
Lucious woke up to find Lauren reading close to his bed, he sprang up, his eye caught the clock in his room, it was past noon. He checked his phone to confirm the time, then he looked back at her. She wore a beautiful smile, still with her casual wear on. "How come you are back so early? He asked. Looking around him for any clue, as to what could have made her stay back, especially, avoiding her face. Not wanting to get distracted by her smile, even though he felt happy that she is around, the feeling of his success the previous day, and he felt like telling her everything that happened last night already, just so she could smile broader." I didn't go to work, nor to school, so I guess the question should be, why didn't you go to work, school, or even to see your mother? Lucious smiles, he felt his ego grew, believing she left it all to be with him And it is surely a great privilege, for her to leave everything that mattered so much to her, just to spend the day with him, that m
Upon reaching home, he found Lauren in his room, fast asleep. She was even snoring from exhaustion, which was a beautiful sight to behold.It is already past midnight, and it is only ideal, that she sleeps, after waiting up for him. He felt like waking her up and telling her all that had happened, but he thought again, watching her was a lot better, So, he watched her sleep, her fair legs were enticing, and though they had been together all through the day, he knows, he could never have enough of her. While she was trying to make herself comfortable, she turned around, and the cover, over her breast opened, revealing how beautiful the pair looks. Lucious smiles, then he looked up at the wall to where he had hung the picture of Sydney, and somehow, he didn't feel so bad anymore, instead he felt grateful and resolve to protect Lauren with all his heart, and all the things he didn't allow sydney to do, he was going to allow Lauren do. He would show her to the world, andale her a Queen,
Lauren woke up late in the night, feeling very hungry, she looked around her, and Lucious was still beside her, she escaped from his grip, to find something to eat, while she heat up his own meal, so he could have something to eat in bed. She doesn't know why, but she feels like having him all the time, she never gets enough of him.When she brought the food, he was already up, and just when she thought they could both have a couple's discussion, even if they wouldn't talk about what just happened, at least they could eat together, and make plans on what next to do, but he got up, dressed up, and is about to leave the house."Please eat something". She says to him, but he only turned to look at her for a moment, his expression unreadable, before he left the house, without saying a word to her.She knows he is still trying to come to terms with everything going on, so, if what he is demanding is space, then she should give him that. She ate alone, and still waited up for him, but he
Lauren sat there waiting for him to open up, but he never did, she knocked and knocked, but he also never opened up, then she got her phone and started calling him, which he never answered. Just to confirm if what she has been thinking is true, if what she sees in his eyes are true, that somehow, Lucious cares for her, she fell down and pretended to be unconscious, because she knows that Aunt Michelle, being in the kitchen, will come around soon, to announce that their meal. is ready.Aunt Michelle, just as predicted, passed by and saw her, close to the door, completely out, and she started screaming, she didn't have to scream for too long before Lucious opened the door, and tries bringing her back to consciousness."Go and get my driver". Lucious screamed at Aunt Michelle. His heart racing and panting out of fear of the unknown."Common Lauren, don't do this to me". He says, with a broken voice, as though he was going to break down any time soon, and just then, Lauren opened her eye
On their way to Houston, Lauren tries engaging him in discussions, about how boring the hospital will be for him, just so that his mind could be open, because she fears that his mind might be on what he is likely to see later, but he buried his eyes on work, and he didn't look disturbed in anyway, until they got to Houston, this time, she was the one that called his attention to the fact that they are already at their destination, and if she thought that the hospital gave Lucious a grand welcome, which was kind of embarrassing to her, since no one noticed her. Houston nurses, literally, almost made out with him with their eyes, and he didn't bother working in, holding her hands, he just walked on, while she walks behind him, like his slave."Is that Lucious Mendez, the billionaire? One of the students was bold enough to confront Lauren, since she was the one they saw, stepping down from the limo with him."Yes that's him". She answered simply, hating the attention they were giving t
The next day, Lauren dressed up for work, she thought that she would have to call him, when it's time for them to leave for Moon's school, but surprisingly, Lucious was ready too. He looked smashingly handsome, with his casual wear."I am not going to the school right away, I will go there later". She quickly tells him."I know, I want to go to the hospital with you, and also take you to Houston, before going to see the girl, there is something I need to check". Lauren didn't feel like arguing with him, she adjusted her dress and walked out with him. "You are going to get bored. The hospital isn't a fun place to be". She tells him. He looked into her eyes, a smile escaping his lips, then he brought out a sparkling bracelet, pulled her hand out, and wore it on her. "Since we are going out together, you should play the part of a billionaire well enough". Lauren smiles and thanked him.He held her by the hand and walked out of the building with her. It was their first time going out t
The little moon stood with her father for a while, she seem to be explaining what happened to him, he paid rapt attention to her, and later hugged her. Lauren decided to pass by, hoping the little girl would remember her, and luckily for her, it happened that way. "Daddy look at the lady I told you about". She sounded so excited, and Lauren turned briskly, as though she hadn't planned for it.Moon rushed and hugged Lauren, while her father kept watching."I am Julius". She stretched her hand to take his, in a hand shake. " I am Mrs Fonder". She decided to use her surname, so it rings no bell to him." I was actually going to grab a burger. moon must be hungry, care to join? She asked. He wanted to hesitate, but Moon was already jumping happily at the sound of burger. Lauren knew this is her time, they took a walk to the pastry shop and sat there. They talked about a lot, and Lauren felt she knows more about Cynthia now, especially from Moon, who spoke about her in an angry way. Sh