Veronica gazed warmly at the sky. “The stars are really so beautiful this night...” she mumbled.“Or is it because I feel a little tipsy that I’m seeing things....” she giggled and gulped the rest of her drink. She looked into the glass and frowned. “My wine is finished. I want more... this wine is just too sweet I can’t get enough of it.” She reached for the wine bottle but Lawrence got to it first.“Let me do it,” he said as he refilled her glass.“Thank you!” She giggled like a little child and leaned against the rails again to continue gazing at the sky.It was already past an hour since they started drinking. They hadn’t said much words to each other and had dwelt more in silence. Lawrence chuckled lightly as he starred at the tough lady that had grown into a full-blown child in the space of an hour. The moonlight carved the silhouette of her facial features against the wall.“Really beautiful...” he mumbled under his breath still starring at her.“Right? I knew it! To-night the
Before she could say another word, he shushed whatever word she wanted to say by claiming her lips.For a moment Veronica thought the earth stopped moving as Lawrence suckled her lips.She scarcely recalled he briefly stopped kissing her and lifting her up into his arms to the room and lying her gently on the bed.Her senses came back and she became really shy when they were now in the room and the lights shone brightly down on them. Veronica knew he could see her as much she saw him and she wondered what was going on in his head as he got out of his pajamas. Her eyes followed him.He stopped after unhooking a few buttons.“I’m sorry...we should stop here. I didn’t mean to make you uncomfortable.” He started to button up his shirt.She sat up on the bed, alerted. “Why? You don’t find me beautiful enough?” she asked hoping that the hurt in her tone wasn’t noticeable.“What?” He frowned and climbed onto the bed. How was he going to explain to her that he hadn’t been able to get her out
LAWRENCE’S POVIt was the loud blare of my phone that had awoken me from sleep the next day. I rolled towards the bedside drawer half-asleep and grabbed hold of my phone. As expected, it was Jessie. I glanced at the time. It was still very early.I grunted wondering what the early call was for. But the call ended immediately almost at the same time as I made to swipe the answer button.I rubbed my eyes tiredly pushing myself up on the bed. He must have had something urgent to say to me. If his call ended for reasons from his side, then I knew I must call him back at once.As I dialed his number, a beep sounded from my phone signifying a new message.It popped up atop my screen notifications and read, “I am sorry sir for waking you up. It was a mistake. Hope you had a good night? See you at work later.”I chuckled. Jessie wasn’t one to make mistakes of such. I couldn’t help but wonder if his night was as eventful as mine. He must have still been in the hang of it to make a mistake.Wel
LAWRENCE’S POVI exhaled deeply before I pulled into the building.“Hello, sir,”“Welcome sir,”“Congratulations sir,”I got several bows and greetings as I made my way to Veronica’s office.I guess the news of how Williams Motors ousted Zen motors must have travelled around. I had seen the news in the morning when Jessie was driving me to work. It made the front paper of the top magazines and newspapers of the country.When I asked Jessie if it was necessary that they revealed I handled the project, he had said, “Chairman Williams personally instructed that it be mentioned.”Well, I was pleased with the whole thing except the attention. The moment the elevator jerked and stopped at the last floor, the door was opened and I was faced with a line of the officials of Williams Fashion company.“Welcome Director Lawrence.” Director Liam greeted baring his teeth.“Director Liam, you don’t have to welcome me.” I said stepping out of the elevator, not pleased.“No, how can you say that sir..
VERONICA’S POVOpening my eyes and I felt something heavy wrapped around me. I tried to move but felt it restrict my movement. That was when I realized my face was rested on a semi-hard muscle.What is this...I was still thinking when a familiar scent hit my nostril and, in a rush, the memories flooded in.I froze in my position as the whole thing began to dawn on me.Last night I had sex with Lawrence! Damn! How...did it happen...The particular memory when I had pressed my lips against his reared up accusingly in my head.Shit shit shit! I had initiated the kiss...me?..me!!!Slowly, I unwrapped his hand from my body and quietly stepped down from the bed.What have you done, Veronica...I quickly got into the wash room, shut the door tight and soaked myself in the bathtub.No matter how much I beat myself up for letting myself have sex with Lawrence, it couldn’t erase the feeling within me, the feeling that I enjoyed the whole thing. The fact that it was a very pleasant experience.
VERONICA’S POVAll day I waited for Lawrence to give me a call. I hated myself for it because it only ended up in getting me disappointed. At the time I had given up and only wanted to bury whatever silly thoughts I had about him to work, he showed up unannounced.I felt the butterflies in my belly leap ecstatically at the sight of him but all the pleasantness and whatever butterfly that evaded my insides soon vanished the moment I was reminded of my resolve.“Is there something you wished to say?” I asked him with a straight face.He was mute for a split second and then he said, “Urh...well, I just came to check up on you. You left quite early in the morning.”“We could have spoken at home. Why did you have to come all the way here? You must have been busy with work.” I spoke flatly, so uninterested in whatever he had to say. I bet he must have noticed it as the excitement in his tone withered.He decided to let me get back to work and let us talk at home. I mumbled a low ‘okay’ and
VERONICA’S POVMorning came slower than ever. In my side of the bed, I lay quiet and hoped even my breathing wouldn’t be heard by Lawrence. I had dozed off briefly after sobbing and woke up later in the night to find him lying beside me. I couldn’t say if he was deep in sleep or not but I felt my heart tighten seeing how quiet he lay.How much did my words hurt him?No, I shouldn’t think about that. That was for the best, Veronica, that was for the best. I had hoped it was morning but when I checked the time, it was barely midnight. That instant, I knew it was going to be one of my longest nights.I tossed and turned until it was morning before I finally fell asleep again.“Shit!” I groaned as I forced myself out of bed and dashed to have a wash.I was supposed to turn in some report to Director Liam that morning and I hadn’t even had a proper look at it. It was going to take me a couple of hours. Shoot! I knew it. I knew letting myself fall asleep when it was already morning was a
WRITER’S POVOver the next weeks, Veronica made it a duty to avoid Lawrence. She made sure to be up from sleep before he did and slept before he got back from work.Since Lawrence got quite busier at work, there wasn’t much he could do to go against Veronica’s well laid out plan.“Well, it’s for the best, I guess...” he had murmured one night when he got in from work and found her already asleep.He got out of his suit, had his bath after which he crept into his own side of the bed.The next morning, Veronica slept in unknowingly. By the time she was up, Lawrence was already out of bed.Her eyes scanned around the room in search of Lawrence.Where did he go? She wondered.After a few seconds, she shrugged and relaxed back into the bed. It wasn’t new that he always went to work on weekends.A painful feeling tugged at her chest.Last night when he got back, she was still up and scrolling through her phone but once she heard his footsteps approaching the door, she had shut her phone off
WRITER'S POV “Here! Taste this, you will like it,” Tracey offered. Veronica opened her mouth wide and she threw in some sandwiches. “You two don't eat it all without us!” Elsie yelled behind them from the canopy shed. “I thought you wanted to maintain this figure for your fans?” Gail asked Elsie. “So what? I am allowed to add a few pounds,” Elsie retorted. “Then your fans will be mad and unfollow you.” “Hey! How can you say that!” Elsie fumed. “Oh-oh. Is that an angry bird?” Gail taunted. In a sweep, she took to her heels knowing exactly what was coming next. As expected Elsie chased after her threatening to kill her if she caught her. Veronica and Tracey exchanged looks and busted into laughter. When Tracey's phone rang, she stepped aside to take her call. “I will be back,” she flashed Veronica a smile before stepping aside. Veronica closed her eyes, drinking in the freshness of the gentle breeze. She had reconciled with her friends and they were cooler and clo
WRITER'S POVLANDE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTIONDIRECTOR CHARLEY OFFICECharley closed up the file he was working on, stood and walked to the wooden coat rack. He retrieved his coat and slung his arms into it. A glance at his wristwatch confirmed Benita was already on her way. He didn't want to keep her waiting for long. If his plan was going to work, then he must show the gentleman side of him. That wouldn't need him breaking a lot of sweat. He smirked, stepping away from the rack. There was a bit of a ruffle outside his door which stopped a moment later. The next second, the door flung open and a figure barged in much to his. “Hello old friend. This is where you have been hiding your sinful self the whole time. Not bad.”Charley tried to be calm. “What are you doing here…how do you know I was here?”“Well, don't be so surprised now. You know getting information like this is like a walk in the park for someone like me,” Lawrence smirked, “Director Charley, have a seat. Let's have
WRITER'S POV“There you are…” He breathed in relief.She was seated in a seat and writing inside a notepad, her suitcase beside her. Was she parking or unparking?She looked up when she saw him. “You are back.”He stepped inside, eyes glued to her. He had a lot to say to her but seeing her had his words sinking right back into his stomach. “Uhm, come, there's something I need us to do,” he finally said. She got up. “What is it?” “Outside.”With the flowers tucked behind him, he stepped aside and motioned for her to step out first. Reluctantly, she started out of her room wondering what it was he wanted to show her. “Come in now.”Lawyer Steve entered. “Do you remember him?”Veronica tried to think. Lawyer Steve’s face struck a faintly familiar face to her. But she couldn't fully grasp where she had met him. But it soon began to click. “Wait… that lawyer…”Lawyer Steve grinned pleased that she finally remembered him. “But what is he doing here?” She asked. “Well, I am here
WRITER'S POV“Hello, Uncles.”Jack Williams and Noah Williams turned. “I must be seeing wrong. Isn't this our dear nephew, Noah?” Jack Williams and Noah Williams exchanged astonished looks which quickly morphed into an unpleasant one. “What brings our dearest nephew to a place like this?”“Beats me. His name and pictures are all over the media. He is at a risk of losing his position in the group but he chose to come here instead,” Jack sneered. He looked up at Lawrence. “Are you sure you are at the right place?” Lawrence chuckled. He drew out a seat from an empty table which he pulled to his uncles’ table and sat down. “Well, it hasn't been easy for me these past days, no thanks to someone,” he stated calmly as he poured himself a drink.Both Noah and Jack Williams exchanged another look and busted into laughter.“But, don't you think you are being rude right now? There are empty tables. What makes you think you can sit at the same table with us? Your mother truly didn't teach you
WRITER'S POV“Should I take you back to the house or to the office, sir?”“No, we just got started. I should see my Uncles. Find out where they are right now.”“Sir?” Jessie blurted in shock. “Hurry up Jessie. We don't have time.”“Yes sir.” Jessie made a call to both Noah and Jack's secretaries and they confirmed the two weren't in office.When he called their homes, it turned out they weren't home either. “They are not home either,” Jessie reported. Lawrence's eyes crinkled into a pleased glint. “This is good,” he breathed, “I think I have an idea where they might be,” he smirked and got into the car. Minutes later, they stopped in front of a bar. “Chad exotic.” Jessie mumbled out loud. He frowned and looked at his boss. Surely he had made a mistake. Chad Exotic, a known average bar that could be likened to be a dangerous place for anyone in the category of weak to be in. Drug use, gambling, illegal business exchanges and illegal partnership happened to be the major activi
WRITER'S POV“Lawrence… you are here. “ Bianca gasped. Carefully, she lowered her sleeping child into the cradle, ran to Lawrence and embraced him. “I knew you would come. No matter how mad you must have been about what I did, I knew you loved me and still…”Lawrence jerked off her body. The fact that she was still disillusioned irritated him. She reached forward and grabbed his hands. Tears clouded her eyes. “You know, everything I did was because I loved you. I couldn't bear to live without you. I regretted hurting you and I wanted to make amends.”He sneered. “Love me? What a load of crap.” Then snatched his hands away. “I swear it. I really loved you…no, I really love you even this moment, Lawrence.”“Unfortunately I am in love with another person now. Save your love.”“That bitch?” “Watch your mouth now. I ain't here to chit chat with you,” he warned sternly. She stepped back, disappointed. “Why have you come then? To mock me? After filing a lawsuit against me? I know you
LAWRENCE'S POVI didn't know it was going to hurt that much… hearing Veronica agree with father's suggestion of us breaking up. Had she felt nothing for me this whole time? Does she not see how crazy she has made me? She had changed me and now she wanted things to end between us. The torture was too much. My heart twisted painfully. I watched her until she got into her room. I was confused, scared and worried. I had failed my parents and wanted to make things right again in whatever way. But losing Veronica? That was never part of my plans.I couldn't lose her now just when my innocence has been proved that I never got Bianca pregnant. I wanted her. I wanted to be with her. I wanted to tell her how much I missed her while she was away and how much I wanted the truth to be out sop I will be with her. “Charley… that bastard…”I took out my phone and called Jessie. “Invite a reporter over to the house.”I told him then I got into my car and drove off. “Jeez man! You look a mess!”Ca
VERONICA'S POVAfter Chairman Williams and his wife left, I slumped into the seat. I couldn't breathe. In the last minutes, I couldn't breathe. I had always imagined this day. I did but I never imagined my heart feeling this wrenched. I stared at Lawrence. He was up on his feet looking at the window almost restlessly. What was going on in his head?I wondered why he never told me he found out the child wasn't his. Was he ever going to tell me if this didn't happen?Perhaps he never would have. Perhaps he had gotten comfortable with his ex-girlfriend while I was away. I felt my throat dry and ended up swallowing hard, burning my throat in the process. “Sir, the reporters are headed here. They have gotten a wind of your residence,”Jessie announced. Lawrence let out a frustrated sigh. “We have to leave now. The reporters will soon flood here,” he told me. “I will pick a few of my things,” I said as I stood up and went into my room. On my way out I heard Jessie telling him the rep
WRITER'S POVWhile they waited for Lawrence to arrive, Mrs Williams phone started to ring. “What!” The next second she hung up the call and got into the Internet. “My goodness…” she plopped to the seat. Veronica rushed over to her side. “Mother…ma'am, is everything alright? Are you okay?”“How can I be okay? How can I be alright? Where is Lawrence!” Mrs Williams growled. “Take, have a look.”Veronica collected her phone and the news flashed before her eyes. She gasped.It's over. It's really over. Shit… this is all messed up.She looked at Bianca who had quickly gotten onto the Internet. With the smirk on her face, Veronica could tell she had seen the news. “What am I going to do?” Mrs Williams stood, panicking. She already knew what his husband's brothers would be planning. Her phone rang nonstop. When it wasn't ringing, it was beeping indicating the entrance of messages. “Whoever did this…I have you to thank.” Bianca smirked. The news about her and Lawrence was all over t