The plumber came over at almost the same time Cole arrived. Mich had to keep him company downstairs in the living room, while I inspect the plumber's work in the bathroom. Once he finished fixing the shower, I paid him off and he left.I picked up my purse to go meet them downstairs, I stopped on my track when I saw them chatting and laughing. They looked so beautiful together. Fuck! My imaginations. I was just being jealous for over nothing in particular. Michelle had a fiancee and Cole was still madly in love with his ex-wife, Rachel.I waved those crazy thoughts out of my head and took a slow and steady step towards them. They turned their heads in my direction, I could see the gleam in Cole's eyes as I approached them." wow!" I heard him mutter.From the corner of my eye, I could see Michelle gaping at us. I was supposed to be acting.I winked at Cole. He noticed the signal and quickly moved in my direction, he pulled me into his warm embrace which I reciprocated.He took me unawa
I wiped my mouth with the napkin and sat back on my chair. Cole's gazes were all over me. I cleared my throat and looked up at him." I hope this goes as planned."" Well, I'm not the one with the nasty temper here. So there's no problem from my side."That wasn't true, I just started my difficulty the way it was, rather than bottling them up. That was the reason why I was being hated, for being honest with people. Well, humans will always be humans. No matter how you are, you can't please anybody.I opened my mouth to talk but was interrupted by the new couple that had just entered the room.They looked perfect together like they were meant for each other. But, just staring at them brought sadness to my heart.Connor and his lover!Their presence alone was almost muffling the life out of me.They held each other hand in hand, with smiles on their faces. I watched them with keen interest.I loathed how my heart was throbbing at the mere sight of them. I was visibly trembling." Gab. Ar
Three days to the opening of my clubhouse.I'm supposed to be the happiest man on earth, finally going to unlock one of my greatest achievements. I was only proud that I got it this far.Three years ago, when I came up with the idea to build a clubhouse, my goal was to build a place I could spend some time after I retired from football but I never knew it would come sooner than I expected. I decided to hasten the project just so I could spend my last days with relief that I've achieved one of my goals.I stepped into the boy's locker room and began changing into my gym clothes. Time to relieve some stress, I clearly understood the doctor's words not to stress myself so much but if I am to stop working out then so many concerns will arise from both my friends and family. I had already quit football with the excuse that I wanted to focus on managing my football club and exceeding that might be too much. Being a billionaire doesn't mean that I have to look myse
She began walking towards me, slowly and steadily striding as though she was citing her footsteps. My legs were already weak, and my eyes felt dilated just from watching her. Was she seeing how vulnerable and stupidly in love I was with her?" Hey Cole," she called out in her usual bedroom voice that always made my cork twitch.My voice was lost, but still, I pulled myself together to avoid the embarrassment I was already going through. " Riri?" She smiled and nodded her head, with her eyes half-closed. She raised her eyes and was now looking directly into my face. " You missed me?" I wanted to scream yes to the world and jump up with full happiness, but something stopped me.Gabrielle.She came right on time. She walked in confidence and pride as usual. When she walked up to Rachel's side, she nudged her with her shoulder causing her to move out of the way. Rachel stumbled but didn't fall. I watched all the drama unfold right in front of me.Gabrielle slipped her hand into mine and
" So... Henry and I had our first sex." The redness on her cheeks tensed up.Her confession took me off guard. It wasn't like was a saint, Mich being Mich wouldn't get down with her guy until she noticed their relationship is strong. To top it all up, the trauma she's been through at the hands of her 'special guard' was enough to make her despise sex.I didn't want to spoil her mood, instead, I wanted to give her more reasons to keep smiling despite what she was going through. " How was it? " I squirmed my brows at her." Heavenly! It was the best sex I've ever had." She said in a calm voice. She appeared to be reminiscing the wonderful moments she had. " it felt really good. She then looked at me. How about you and Cole?"I gulped. Heavens please help me not to stutter. " well... We haven't gotten intimate yet." " Why?" " Nothing. We are just taking things slow." She nodded slowly, as though trying to understand my words." you know, I'm still trying to figure out why you rushed in
I listened as my mom cautioned a thirty-five-year-old me on how to behave at parties, what to do and what not to do. I nodded my head, waved at her, and walked out the door. It was high time I got a house of my own. For all this year I chose to stay with her just so that she could be happy again after my dad divorced her, I couldn't leave her all alone in that house to feel like she had no one. Now she is feeling a lot better to meddle in my business so I guess it's time I find my place, I could stand her treating me like a child. The security my mom sent along with me stood by the door after opening it for me, I jumped in. Michelle was sitting in the car already, applying some make-up and lipstick. She shot me a smile and continued with her makeup." you look hot." I complimented her." I know right? Henry got them for me." She said, pushing her hair backward.I smiled at her. " you're a lucky girl. hold on, isn't he supposed to be going with us?"" yeah, his little brother got into s
I organized myself and walked into the VIP section, but, I didn't miss giving those security men a few stomps on the feet and a vicious smirk as they groan in pain. The VIP room was more glamorous than the hall downstairs. Strippers were dancing half-naked and putting on a show on the stage. Men were ogling at them and spraying cash on them, I just stood there and watched in awe. They were giving it their all, moving, twisting, dancing on that pole without falling off. They did it perfectly with their asses hanging up in the air. Terrific!Cole held me as walked past everyone and into another room. It was the VVIP room. Just some guys and girls were hanging out there, drinking and getting a kick out of the moment. The music in the room was soothing in the ear, it wasn't as loud as the one downstairs or in the VIP section. In short, I loved the VVIP room more than every other section. It appeared quite relaxing.We approached some guys who were busy arguing at their table, they went mu
Without thinking, I pulled him down by the collar, tilted my head, and planted a kiss on his lips. He didn't fail to return the kiss.He kissed me so passionately as though was ravenous for me. It was as if he had waited so long to kiss me.He was so passionate about it that it felt like he was well trained for it.Soft moans escaped my lips as his lips moved down my neck while his hand cupped my braless breast, his fingers traced my nipple and he gently squeezed it provoking me to moan even more. His other hand untied the rope clenching my dress around my neck and gently pulled it down to my stomach, exposing my firm breasts. He gazed into my eyes, and the look in his eyes was enchanted. He slowly tilted his head forward, and felt his warm tongue gently touch my nipple, Goosebumps grew on my skin instantly. I grabbed his soft brown hair and wrapped my legs around his waist. My body yearned for his touch, each breath I take pleaded for more of him. While he suckled on my tits, he mo
On getting there, They all had a smile on their faces as I walked up to them." Sir, since the bride is here shall we commence with marriage?" Miles asked the man I presume to be a priest or a lawyer." Of course, please let the bride and groom come forward." He announced and Cole rolled his wheelchair towards him while I walked next to him.He went ahead and did the norm for a union and asked us to say our vows.Cole held my hand as he gazed into my eyes. " First of all, I want to start by telling you how gorgeous you look in your dress, and use this opportunity to thank you for being a part of my life. I met you when I had given up on everything and your presence not only brought love into my life again but it brought a light in this dark heart of mine, my love. And with every single breath I take my love for you continues to blossom and my heart grows even funder of you, I promise to always stand by you till my last breath." " Cole, you don't realize how much bumping into you at t
A week later, I got a call from Miles that Cole was finally awake. My heart leaped in excitement on hearing such wonderful news.I left everything I was doing and took off to the hospital, and while I ran through the halls it felt like I wasn't speeding up enough, that I needed to fly if possible teleport to his room. I just couldn't wait to see him, to hear his beautiful voice again.But when I opened the door, I was met with a sad face, Miles seemed not quite excited as I speculated he would be, rather he was glum and his eyes appeared red as if he had been crying." Gabby! Hey, you. You are here." He forced a smile as he walked up to me and gave me a quick hug. I didn't think anything could be wrong on such a joyous day so I never cared to ask." He has been asking for you ever since he opened his eyes," Miles muttered. " Really?" " Yeah, why don't you go ahead and see him? I will wait outside." he left the room immediately before I could say a word.I hurriedly made my way to C
" Please have a seat." The doctor gestured with his hand before proceeding across the table and settling right in front of us." Doctor, please can you explain to us what is going on here? What happened to my friend?" Miles broke the silence immediately. The doctor took a deep sigh and picked up a chat from his desk and ran his eyes through it before raising his head to look at us again." I am sorry to say but Mr. Cole has had a brain tumor for a while now." " What! How long is a while doctor?" Miles asked while I just sat there frozen in time as I was trying so hard to process everything going on around me." It's been three years already. He has been managing the tumor growth for thread years and has refused surgery until recently when he suddenly called me and told me that he wanted to go through with the surgery. I was beyond excited for him and offered to leave my vacation with my family midway to come to attend to him but he insisted to take his team to the finals, and after t
Gabrielle's POVImmediately the blimp showed up, everywhere became quiet and the people sitting next to me turn and looked up in my direction. The mumbling began as quickly as I was recognized by a few people around and from there, in just solid seconds the entire eyes on the arena had turned my way.I had my hand over my face as I hurriedly left for my car.I kept reprimanding my heart for feeling hurt when it knows that nothing was real. Everything was just a game, and nothing more. I don't have the right to be upset, I wanted him to choose someone else, to be with his family. He made it clear to me that he loves someone else at first and I believed his words. How on earth was I supposed to know that I was the one he loves? How could he do this to me? Perhaps he still wants to play games with his ex-wife? He didn't leave me with any choice.I was mumbling to myself as I walked down the parking lot.Just as I was about to open the door of my car, someone held my hand I knew he was
Gabrielle's POVI was busy enjoying my beautiful and quiet slumber when my phone beeped continuously. I got up and saw it was a foreign number, a call from my bestie Michelle, quickly I slide my thumb across the screen. " Hey, Gabby! Are you dressed up yet? " Michele asked without hesitation.Oh yeah! I forgot today is the game. But it wouldn't hurt to pull Michelle's legs just a little bit." Dressed up for what exactly? Where am I going?" Did I ask bluntly? " Are you fucking kidding me!" She screamed almost deafening my eardrums. Girl do I have to come over there and whoop your ass myself?" I could sense the fury in her voice. I burst into laughter immediately, I couldn't hold back the pretense anymore.I hear her heave a sigh of relief. " Please never do that again!" " I'm sorry Mich, I'm so sorry. " I said trying to control myself." So tell me, are you getting ready for the game?" She asked calmly." Yeah, I am of course. But I'm just waking up and the game won't start until
"Hello! Are you still with me Gab? I heard Michelle's voice in my head and I snapped back to reality. Will you stop thinking and tell me already?" She nagged." Well, he gave me a special invite to his team's finals this Friday."" Oooh! I see a proposal on the way." She quipped." You are crazy, stop talking nonsense. Nothing like that will happen, we are just good friends that's all." " Uh-huh, good friends that fuck huh?"" Michelle quit teasing me or I'm going to hang up." I threatened to take the phone off my ear." Not yet, hold on! She yelled. There is something I need to tell you." Just in the nick of time, my secretary knocked on the door. " Yeah, come in," I announced and she proceeded into my office carrying a big box in her hands." A message for you ma'am." She placed it on my table and continued out." Hey, Mich. A box just came in for me can we talk later?" I asked her while analyzing the big box in front of me. " Listen Gab, I can't see you later. I must tell you now
Gabrielle's POVI got to the office in such a bright and delighted mood. I couldn't stop thinking about my crazy evening with Cole yesterday, it still felt like a dream perhaps a real wet and dirty indelible dream, that I wished I had every morning and night like a vitamin pill. I strode into the hall and my secretary stood up from her desk immediately and followed me."Good morning Ma'am." She greeted." Morning Zara. What are my schedules for today?" I asked as I continued to my office." you have a meeting with Mr. Cooper at 1 pm and Mrs. Greenville had scheduled an appointment with you at 3:30 pm." my Secretary recited while walking next to me as I proceeded into my office. once I opened the door, I noticed a bouquet of roses lying on my table, I already knew who had sent it and immediately I had this big grin on my face.Quickly, I sat down on my chair while my Secretary stood in front of me holding the files and documents that needed to be
Cole's POV" Did you talk to her? What did she say?" Miles ran to me the moment I walked in.I plopped myself down on the couch, letting out a sigh of relief, and couldn't stop the smile that forced its way to my lips. " Yes. I talked to her." I muttered as I couldn't stop the excitement inside of me each time my mind went to what had happened between us." Okay... I take it with the smile on your face that everything went well?" Miles stared at me bewildered at my lost state." yes, it did." " So what did she say when you confessed your feelings to her?" He queried." Nothing. I couldn't bring myself to say those words yet."" What! Why?" He jumped." Calm down buddy, this guy's got a plan." I winked at him and started up to my chambers.Walking into my bedroom, I continued straight to the restroom, went through my drug cabinet, and took out some painkillers. I needed them ever since the pain had begun intensifying especially during the night. The thoughts of Gabrielle got me feeling
" It's a sincere apology from me and also a special invite to the upcoming game. I would like it if you'd come, please." He requested pleasingly.I looked at him, a bit uncertain. why was he apologizing and also why the special invitation to his team's game when the both of us are already done with our shrouding." Why?"" isn't it obvious?"I shook my head." you know... He began, fondling the back of his neck. I... No, Miles said such hurtful things to you, so I thought this little gesture of mine would make you feel better."I tilted my head to the side, watching him closely. Why did it seem like he just told me a fable? I sensed some odd behavior. How he spoke to me like he was short of words or perhaps he was trying to fix his words without sounding crazy." I don't believe you. " I said. I tore open the box and picked out heart-shaped chocolate, opened it, and took a bite out of it. " Miles did say hurtful things to me, and I suppose he should