What do you want to say?" Joshua said leading her into one of the rest areas. He chose the most secluded one that was used by the VIP clients of the gym."Can I at least get a cup of water?" she asked going towards the water dispenser. She stood there for some time trying to gather her thoughts.She was not even sure she was fully prepared for that interaction. She knew she needed to have him pity her if he did not pity her then there would be no way for her to gain access to him."You have limited time and yet you have spent it all trying to get a cup of water," He said clenching his whole body."What?" she said as if she was flustered and moved to him with the cup of water in hand. "Are you still mad at me?" she asked trying to sound as cute as possible."Am I still mad at you ?" he scoffed. That was her worry? "You have been ignoring me all week" she said blinking rapidly and then taking a sip from her cup."I have been busy with work" he said with gritted teeth."I understand you
"Did you wait long?" Joshua slid into the car and turned to face Aletta."No but what did she want?" Aletta asked placing her seatbelt into a service position."To apologize," Joshua said and Aletta nodded."I kind of understand her, I mean I do understand her," she said and looked over at him. She did not like the expression on his face so she shrugged at him and mouthed "What?" "How can you understand her? She wanted me to break up with you" "I mean, she did not know me so I don't take it personally. She is obsessed with having you to herself and sincerely I kind of think that cute" Aletta said throwing Joshua into even more shock than before. "What are you trying to say?" he said trying his best to control his emotions so he could fully understand her intention behind the words she was speaking."I mean you both have known each other all your life and it's been a long ride for you, she had a crush on you and naturally assumed that you would end up together," she said and turned
"Since you paid today, I will pay next time," Aletta said as they walked to the car. He was going to drive them home.The city was just waking up since it was a Saturday and they had been out since five am. They had worked out, gotten breakfast and now were on their way home. "So is that like an invitation to another date soon?" Joshua asked walking in front of her turning to face her and walking backwards."Careful or you might stumble" she said ignoring his question and being concerned about his current action."Are you worried about me?" Joshua asked. He loved how easy it was for him to be able to tease her no matter what she said. There was a way her face went up whenever she was being teased."Of course I am worried about you" she said making him stop and then quickly continuing to walk with his back to the path."You are? You will never guess how delighted I am to hear that" he said trying his best not to show how flustered he was by how she answered."Of course I have to be wo
"Do you want to come in?" Aletta asked as they pulled up to the front of her house. "I don't mean it for any reason just to let you have a cup of tea or something" she added.Now that they had spent the morning together she didn't feel ready to let go of him just yet."You are inviting me in?" he asked shocked at her."Yes, do you not want to come in?" she asked now second-guessing her proposal. "I do, it's strange considering you want me out of your hair at all times," he said and she bent her head.She whipped her head back up with a swift motion. "It's not like I want you out of my hair, it's just that I don't want people seeing us together“ she explained."But what about today?" he asked."You know what? Let's just forget that I even said anything at all. Goodbye," she said reaching for the door handle."Wait," he said touching her hands and making her spin her head to face him. They were face to face with her lips only a space away from his. "What?" she asked gulping trying her
"What are you doing here Eunice?" Aletta asked going to the kitchen to pick water from the jug. She poured it into a cup and took a sip of it."That's no way to talk to your mother" Eunice said and Aletta put on a very sarcastic smile. "What is she doing here?" Aletta asked Alethea who was watching the interaction between them from the kitchen counter where she was resting after cooking up a storm for breakfast."I dunno" Alethea said shrugging and going back to plop her head on her hands."Can't I visit my daughters since I am in the city?" Eunice asked coming closer to stand beside Aletta."Sure you can, when will you be gone?" Aletta asked.Aletta had a hard time accepting her mother and hated it when she came to linger around them. They always had a stress-free life whenever she was away from them."I just got here this morning and you were not home and you are already chasing me away?" Eunice asked."Yes I am chasing you away because you are never here because of how much you mi
"Welcome home young master" Angel greeted Joshua at the door."Thank you" Joshua replied walking away. He could remember clearly when Angel took over from Roselle who was the head of staff.Roselle retired and went to a small, quiet neighbourhood. She lived out her last years with love and smiles and occasional visits to the Delgado mansion."Young Master?" Angel said stopping him from walking away before she could deliver the message she was sent."Yes Angel how can I help you" "The chairman had instructed that you see him immediately when you arrived at the premises of the house" Angel replied.Joshua nodded at her and began to walk away. He had seen so much growth in her that it was scary to think about. She had gone from the timid young girl who was always hiding behind his mom because she was extra nice to her to his woman who commanded authority over the whole staff of the house.She had gone on to get married and
"How do I look? Do you think I look okay?" Jeanne asked he mom for the last nth time in a minute."You do look good, professional enough" Jessica replied.Jessica had swung into action to help her daughter prepare for her first day at work. When Joshua informed them about their dad's decision Jessica had gone through all the hoops to ensure that her daughter had a good first day at work. It did not help Jessica calm down when she noticed her daughter was also so nervous. Jeanne finally felt liberated, she knew that her father had finally forgiven her for the scandal she created then. She knew what mess she created because of her relationship with Anette. Whenever the thought crossed her mind she hated to think about it.Since that time her father somewhat became weary of trusting her with any activity or task and as a result, she shrunk into herself and was barely social with others. Now that she was asked to take an entry-level role in the company she finally felt better about what
"Welcome Mr Delgado," Aletta said and then her eyes fell on Jeanne behind him."Good morning Ms. Aletta, Ms. Delgado here will be understudying the manager for the marketing team for the month" Joshua said."Okay sir, do you want me to guide her?" "Yes please" "I will do that right away" Aletta said moving away from his sight to stand in front of Jeanne."Before you get on that task why don't you walk me through my schedule for the day?" "Yes sir" Aletta said. Jeanne rolled her eyes at how professional they both were. She could feel the tension shooting out from both their eyes at that moment. How did they not want to jump at each other and kiss in front of everyone there? "Ms Delgado, you can sit here and wait while I help Mr Delgado out" Aletta said pointing to her chair and table."Can you..." Aletta raised her to stop Jeanne before she could say anything. From the expression dancing in her eyes, she knew she was about to ask her to be informal as they were on the trip.She clo