LAWRENCE’S POVI swore to find out whoever it is that had dared take a picture of Bianca and I. I would make him or her regret it. In the past I never worried when the media carried news about me but now it involves Bianca, I can’t let any of them have her face splattered all over the media and fools going after her. I can’t afford to let her get hurt. Never.All through the journey back home, I couldn’t stop myself from fuming. The happy moment of my life was cut short by some darn reporter. However, the short time I spent with Bianca would live with me forever. I can’t wait for five years to be over and this fake marriage of mine dissolved.“Stay here and wait okay? Charley will come get you and bring you home.” I had told Bianca and hid her where Director Mason wouldn’t find her. She nodded quietly. I pulled her into my arms, “I’m sorry our time was ruined and cut short...”“Okay.”Slowly with unwilling heart, I let go of her and stride out of the place. Stopping at the doorpost,
VERONICA 13Once we got into his office and the door went shut, father walked towards the freezer, opened it and took out a bottle of water which he downed half of it. Then he walked around his desk and settled into his seat. He let out a low grunt and then slowly faced me.He stared hard at me for a few seconds.“Who is she?”I was ready for other questions but definitely not this one.“Not anyone important, father.” I said calmly.He stood from his seat, pushed his seat back and started towards me, face stiffened and gaze locked furiously on me.“You think marriage is a joke? Do you? How long do you plan on denting Williams? How long do you plan on living irresponsibly?!”He was struggling to not roar more than he was already doing. I could see it with the way his eyes shone with rage. His face spoke so many words that he didn’t say. That was father, he wasn’t one to let his anger show. Once he told me one of the virtues he knew he must acquire if he was to continue to build William
LAWRENC’S POVI was on my way to Williams Fashion group. The words of my Uncles ate deep into me. Everyone thinks I preferred to bum around and live a carefree life because I am irresponsible but no one knows my real reason for staying away from my father’s company.It didn’t need to be said directly to me but I knew the day I begin to show interest in Williams group of companies, my life would be in danger. Father loved his brothers, I hate to be the reason he will discover the hate in them. I know how much it would hurt him. But what can I do now, I can’t run away from it anymore. I must protect my life and the life of my family.“We are here, sir.” Jessie announced as he brought the car to a stop.“Oh,” I drew in a breath as his voice pulled me out of my thoughts that had momentarily wandered off. I picked my phone and stepped down from the car. A short rounded man I recognized as the director of the fashion group, suited and standing beside him two other suited men started to appr
WILLIAMS GROUP ELECTRONICSDIRECTOR OLIVER’S OFFICEWRITER’S POVIn Oliver Williams’ office, Jack Williams and Noah Williams are seated in the sofa, drinks before them.Oliver grunted and leaned up from the seat. “That punk thinks he can wake up one morning and take all we have worked hard for in many years...” he scoffed as his eyes stared into distance, dark and dissatisfaction lurked in them.“Why do you worry yourself too much, Oliver? That punk won’t pass the test...” Jack Williams laughed as he raised his glass of drink to his lips and had a sip.Both Oliver and Noah starred at him, confused.Jack laughed a bit more before he placed back his glass on the desk. He sat up, “Yes, do you not know the eyes of the board members are on him? What if he never passed their test?”“And how can we be sure he won’t pass the test?” Noah asked, paying close attention and getting deeply interested in the discussion. The last born son of the Williams. Even the last child is allowed to get ambiti
VERONICA’S POV“What? Quit my work??? Are you crazy?” Vincent flared up. He probably would have shot me dead with the way his eyes glared hard at me.“No, Vincent, don’t see it that way. I mean you can always get job somewhere else, you are very good at what you do. Any hospital out there would take you....”“Enough!” He growled and I flinched.Oh shoot, I thought it was the best plan. I was going to retreat but the words of Chairman Williams charged me up again.I covered up the small distance between us and held his hands in mine. “How about working in Williams Hospital? They are the best in the country. I will...”“Yes, you will speak to your husband about it? To offer me a job in his father’s hospital?” His face contorted with contempt.“Vin...” I tried to speak but he cut me off halfway.“What am I to you right now? Your plaything? One you will push aside soon?”My shoulders dropped and my hold on him loosened. His eyes darkened, I had never seen Vincent that outraged before. Wha
VERONICA’S POVI walked into the house only to be welcomed by the presence of Lawrence’s mother. I froze in my steps, a quick swipe on my face with the back of my palm to wipe off any trace of my tears that could have remained.“There you are! Welcome home my daughter!!” She squeaked like a teenage girl in love.“How was first day at work? It was stressful right?” She made a face as if she could understand my situation. But of course she wouldn’t even if she tried. I wouldn’t have been bothered about work stress if my heart wasn’t feeling this way...would I?“Is anything wrong, my darling?” She asked.“Urh, no, of course not. I am just a little...tired.” I shook my head, cleverly masking my sad face with a forced smile.“Urh-oh, I see. Work must have been quite stressful. How about you get some wash up and come have dinner?”I nodded. Not like I would have refused and told her to get lost, anyways.“Good. Who is there?!” She called out to the servants. Two ladies came running.“Help h
LAWRENCE’S POVThis isn’t supposed to be any of my business but why do I feel concerned?I noticed Veronica had come home looking sad. Mother had come to have dinner with us. She probably didn’t notice but I did.During dinner, mother had revealed one of my embarrassing moments as kid to her and together they made jest of me.After dinner, she saw mother off and when she got back in, I thought she would make fun of me with my embarrassing childhood story but instead she had climbed upstairs ignoring me where I was sitting in the sitting room.I had shrugged it off, waving it off with the feeling that she could really be stressed from work and needed to get some rest.I picked my phone and sent a message to Bianca. The thought of the sweet moment I had with her wouldn’t leave my head. Her scent was already living rent free in my head and I found myself hopelessly grinning hard at the thought of the wet kisses she had planted on my cheeks.I can’t believe this really was happening. My
WRITER’S POVIt has been exactly a week since Lawrence began working in his father’s company.“Well, I guess I am beginning to fit in. Not like I had another choice. And, I should make my old man happy, isn’t it?” He had said when his closest friend, Charley teased him about this new side of him.Lawrence knew that he must prove to the board members that he is trustable and capable to lead Williams Group in future. Most importantly, he didn’t want to fail his father. Everything has been going well. He worked hand in hand with his contractual wife. He was awed seeing that she seemed more capable than he thought.Today, before the members of the board and the families getting married, he must present the wedding dress and suit to them. His first project.“Come to think of it,” He stopped in his tracks a few feet from the door leading to the washroom, his head tilted and he pondered. Everything had gone smooth and easy against how he had imagined it to be.“Being a Director wasn’t so bad