VERONICA 8LAWRENCE POVMother herself had woken me up on the day of my so-called wedding. I nearly slept in.I was cladded in an Armani suit and as usual looked dripping hot. At the wedding, I waited up as my bride to be was led towards me by my soon to be father-in-law. It all was happening so fast I wished I was dreaming instead. Thoughts of Bianca filtered in and I held myself back. I had spoken to her over the phone the previous night and assured her I had no atom of affection for my supposed bride. Bianca didn’t mind, she is so understanding and my love for her increased. I just couldn’t wait for the whole thing to be over so I could go see her. God, I have missed her so much. Why did life have to be so unfair...why did I have to get into this lie of a marriage just when my long time crush accepted my love...why...why...As she walked towards me, my eyes caught her full length, my bride. She looked quite beautiful but when our eyes met, we both was however scoffing with disgust
VERONICA POV“Holy shit!!’ he screamed and next I went landing with a thud on the floor.I clenched my teeth holding back my groan.“This bastard...” I gritted under my breath.“Em!...” he towered over me, a hint of remorse in his face. Not like I cared about the remorse in his face.He offered his hand to help me up but I shot him a glare ignoring his hand and rising to my feet on my own.“I totally forgot I would be seeing a total stranger in the same bed with me...this morning...I was startled. Did that hurt?” he smirked.“Good morning to you too.” I slammed and walked straight into the bathroom, scowling.“No, no, don’t get in, I need to....” He screamed as I was getting into the bathroom but before he could get to the door, I had gotten in and bolted the door from inside. Seeing he was desperate to use the bathroom, a wicked idea popped up in me.It’s payback time, husband!After I finished with my business which lasted only but briefly, I relaxed in there doing absolutely nothin
VERONICA’S POV“He was just sitting right here a moment ago...where could he have gone to?” I said as Ms Patricia and I started to search around for Lawrence. A thought of how serious he had looked as he fiddled with his phone earlier on flashed in my head. Could it be something serious had happened?“Don’t panic ma’am, we will find your husband, I promise. He probably left on his own...This place is well secured.”“Of course, we will find him...” I muttered as my eyes strayed all over the place. Ms Patricia had made the dance and the show to pause as we secretly searched for Lawrence.“You, go this way...you...this way and you that way...keep it discreet for now.” She ordered the staff as they all went different locations in search of Lawrence.I too looked in a few places. After several minutes of searching, there still wasn’t any trace of him.We had looked all the possible places he could have gone within that short time. Where on earth could he have gone to?“Ma’am, I believe we
VERONICA’S POVI placed my hand into his while holding his gaze as if challenging him to try messing with me.“I like you,” He said when we settled into the yacht.I gave him the are-you-okay kinda look. He laughed, “Not that way actually. I mean I know you are married to my friend. Even though it’s...fake...Oh, and I don’t mean to sound rude or offensive...don’t be mad at me please.”I scoffed and turned away. What is there to be mad about. All he said was the truth after all.I had the urge to ask him about the woman earlier, how much does Lawrence love her to bring her to Maldives during his honeymoon but I swallowed my words back. I wasn’t about to sound like some desperate chick. Especially not to Lawrence’s friend.“She is his lover,” He said as if he read my mind.I glanced at him and turned away again without saying a word.“Ahm, I’m sorry if I went out of line again.”“I’m not angry. Of course I knew he has a woman he loves...it’s just...it’s just that I was taken completely
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