Nicholas' POVI had been expecting her, but I didn't think she would be by herself. Whatever happened to the driver who I'd sent to bring her?? "I was asked to leave, boss. By Big Rich." It was his text message. Big Rich? Big Rich my foot.This prompted me to head over to their midst."Hey," he said as soon as he saw me. "And who are you?"Right. "I do know you. You go around recruiting all of my staff into modeling for you." I kept my expression hard. "Let's go, come on." I held her hand and took her away, my expression still hard. "Good day, miss. Good day, sir." I heard Richard said from behind but I ignored. Regina struggled with the second hand, waving back at the man.When we were alone, I let go of her hand. I didn't know I'd been holding on all this while. "What? He seemed nice!" She said in defense."Nice? He was a stranger and you ...didn't you even notice the driver I sent to pick you up left you? And you weren't even scared?"She frowned, her lips pouting like a child
Regina's POV I was worried on how to spend my day, and God sent Nicholas down my path. It was a huge deal, though I had a feeling he had rounded everything up before I appeared in the picture. We boarded a freaking private plane, I got to do a little shopping to transform into a power outfit, and sealed the deal. I was on fire, really. Then at the end of the day, we took our celebration to a big bar somewhere around. It seemed it wasn't his first time in that bar either.We were on our second shot when I saw him walk in. I had to check again, and one look at Nicholas smiling, and I realized I hadn't been dreaming. I jumped up and the sudden urge to run into his arms was smartly controlled. Instead, Mike advanced forward with that charming smile on his face, and pulled me into a hug. I was forced then to return hug with my arms wrapped around his neck."I'm so happy, good to see you!" Excitement filled me, seeing Mike back to our midst. I'd missed him.He smelled so nice I almost di
Regina's POVI was so proud to say that I slept fine through the night. Funny thing was that I woke up early too, without an alarm. Part of my superpower move was because I was expecting the house agent's call. It was clear to me now that I needed to move out of this place.Just last night when I had returned home, Dan had the decency to send some flowers and an 'I'm sorry' note. He knew my house and showed up unannounced and it always annoyed me.Hours later, I received the phone call and made my way over to the apartment that could soon be my new home. My mouth fell open at its sight alone. The house agent was a middle-aged man with a rather friendly character. "Do you not like this place?" He asked as we were about to step inside."What? No of course not! I just don't know if I can afford a place like this. It's in the rich neighborhood, a bit far from work though but I will survive it. And ...I mean, are you not seeing what I'm seeing?" I couldn't help myself from blabbering.Thi
Nicholas POVI was on the call, clearly letting my rage to be obvious. "What part about keep an eye on this girl don't you get? You gave me a task, you gave us remember? Mike and I! And you just show up like some fashion staff smiling and giggling with her?"I detested this man more with his soft chuckle and annoying pauses in between. "There, you're doing it again.""Relax prince Zuko." He said from over the phone, tempting me more and more. "You know I was smart to be having this conversation from here, with you all over there. So you won't, you know? Punch me to death."I heaved in a sigh. "Listen, I just don't know why you would reveal yourself to her now. After what we've talked about.""We didjy go through all the details, for some reason, Nicholas. I broke that contract, so what? She won't find out anything. Just continue with what I've asked, I promise it will all make sense later on.""You know, I want nothing but her protection. What do you think will happen when people sta
Regina's POVI had hated myself for calling him earlier. Why did I rush and dial his number, yelling 'I got an apartment!' like he was my boyfriend or something. I called helping hands, and the night before I had already let my landlord know I would be moving out. Before evening, I'd said goodbye to my old apartment and brought in all my stuff here. I would sell some when I got the chance. I'd arranged the place to a sensible length, while quite a lot space still looked in disarray. What sent me strolling out was the fact my stomach had been crying to have a decent meal. There had to be some form of restaurant around here somewhere. I still had money to spare for a nice meal. That was when I saw him open the door heading somewhere...wait, this was Nicholas and not some imaginary scene playing in my head."Nicholas!" I called out, unable to contain my surprise seeing him out here. When he turned to face me, he paused, observing like I'd changed something about my look. I hope he sta
Regina's POV"Miss Regina?" Said someone from behind. Someone so clueless to have broken this connection!I could finally blink, breath again. Nicholas walked away, couple of feet apart now. I found Mike right beside him. "Mike!" I called out, a smile appearing to my face. I always cherished his presence...even though he had broken off my little moment with Nicholas! I hated how that made me feel somewhat upset. "I'm about to make two phone calls now. I'll find her a nicer apartment, one moment." Nicholas said so casually."I don't want to move. I already like it here!" I tried to chirp in. "I don't like it, okay? And if you're too stubborn about this, I'll have have to fire you ASAP." Cold eyes returned to his face as he threatened."I'm just going to call you Regina. Regina, it's so nice to see you today. So you just moved here?" Mike said in a charming tone.I nodded. "Yes. And he wants me to move. I didn't even know he lived here, honestly! I was so happy when that agent of you
Regina's POVWe got to work early enough, and I couldn't lie that I didn't regret going with them. The ride was a comfortable one. I felt like a boss walking in the midst of other bosses.As I got to my office, something caught my eyes. I had to quickly call for Nicholas attention with Mike tagging along. The bracelet was staring back at us right on my table. "Someone put it here, can you believe it?""The bracelet? What bracelet?" Mike asked, looking confused.Nicholas however, he remained calm. "I don't understand. You didn't take the bracelet home?" "Of course! I put it in the locker. In my locker. But clearly, someone had access to step into my office, and they did this!" I tried to defend my claims for being shocked."The cameras were tampered with." he said, breaking the bubble. "Wait, I thought I had my chance in making it known to everyone that she's the one who stole it!""Who's the one who stole what?" Mike kept asking questions that neither of us had the time to explain.
THIRD POVKimberly strutted down the hall in her red high heels and her red hand bag in her hand, keeping her strides confident with every single step she took. She had worked all day long to be where she was at the moment, all she had to do was to meet with the manager. She had chosen a dark and shimmering black mini button up dress to go with her red shoes and bag. It was stylish and it went well together. Her hair was smoothly combed, her curls bouncing at every single step she took. All her hard work would finally pay off. All she had to do was sign a simple document. Stopping in front of an elevator door, she pressed on a button and waited patiently yet impatiently for it to open before getting in. She was impatient to seal the deal she had been bargaining for. Excitement wore around her as a coat and pride stalked behind her. She could almost tap her own back and wish herself a job well done. Getting out of the elevator, she was only a few steps away from the manager's off
NICHOLAS' POVI stood there, staring back at her. My heart ached, it broke, it shattered. The pieces were heavier to carry than I had hoped they would be. The sight of her reminded me of every word I had said to Mike, that I did not care, that I would not stand in his way. But at that moment, my soul felt drained. I was in the middle of the desert and she was the last surviving oasis. Would it be foolish of me not to drink? If only she knew the things she did to me. If only she knew how she caused me to want to waver. To break promises I ought to keep, oaths that bounded me to my words. Just a simple young woman, standing there with a pure and innocent heart. The kindness of a flower, unaware of its own thorns. I wanted to turn and go straight into my bed room, but my legs refused to leave. They remained glued there like it was the job of a lifetime. I did not love her. I should not. So I did not. It was simple logic. Simple reasoning. Or so I thought. For so long I had denied, I
REGINA'S POVI sat there in silence, the request had made me feel quite uncomfortable but I could not say something like that out loud to his face. Like he knew what I was thinking-- Mike-- he continued. "It can be a double date instead if you please, we can find an alien for Nicholas while you and I stick together.""Harhar..." Nicholas faked a laugh as he rolled his eyes frantically. Just hearing his voice made me want to blush. Mike broke out in a soft laugh and I joined in. Nicholas turned to look at me, his icy blue eyes studying me for only a split second before his lips spread into a smile. Sitting next to him was not enough for me, I wanted to be in his arms, to listen closely every single time that he laughed. If only he knew how much of a fool he had turned me into. He let his tongue slip out and lick his lower lip, a smile still on his face, and then he raised his tea cup to his lips and took another sip from the content.He looked so relaxed, his smile touched his eye
THIRD POVCassandra got all dolled up, ready for the final phase in her mission, after that one meeting, Nicholas would become a tool for herself and Dan to use as they pleased. She had comminuted with him over the night, citing him and preparing for what was to come. The best sex in his entire life. She told him to prepare for it. Nicholas confesses to the fact that he had been single for a very long time and made her understand how much he was looking forward to sharing a bed with her. Dan wished her good luck and she was out on her way. Arriving at the hotel, a spare key was assigned to her so she would not have to knock. Opening the door, her jaw dropped open...Days earlier...Nicholas sat in his office, a cup of coffee in his hand while he flipped through a file. His phone suddenly buzzed out and he realized it was a call from Mike. "Hello?" He said as he answered the phone. "Hey, I am currently at the cafe down the street and I would really like an audience with you. Ther
THIRD POVDan answered the call still, his mother sitting there and watching him. "Hello?""Let's meet up so we can discuss." Cassandra briefly said. They had a usual hotel they used so he did not need to ask for location. After hanging up, he returned his phone into his pocket this time as he rose to his feet. "I'm heading out." He said in a strict tone, trying to avoid his mother's gaze. Lloyd rose to her feet majestically, letting out a sigh to make her disappointment known. She disliked Cassandra for all that she was with all of her being. She had always disliked her. A woman who spent on clothes but never came out dressed. What could she relate that to be? A woman who slept around like it was her hobby, what future was she securing for herself through all of the sex she was having with family, friends and strangers? How many times did she have to make it clear to her son that she was not pleased to see him with such a lost cause for him to understand and stay away from her?
THIRD POVCassandra pulled her dress properly over her body, not that it made any effort in covering her nakedness, and she adjusted her hair and reapplied her lipstick. It was not as satisfactory as she had imagined it to be. Apparently he was all muscle and no tricks. But all the same, it was enjoyable at least. Manuel smiled, believing he had seen a woman he could play around with for a while. Moving closer towards her, he made to kiss her but she pulled him into a warm embrace instead. "I have showed you my appreciation today. If I ever come around again and maybe need a favor, we will settle things as she have today." "Okay, but--" Before Manuel could finish his sentence, Cassandra picked up her handbag and walked out of his office but after blowing him a kiss. Dan on the other hand had been waiting expectantly to hear from her. It had cost him so much effort to hold himself back from calling Cassandra to ask for the details of things. If a call from him were to mistakenly
THIRD POVShe made her way up the stairs, satisfied with the progress she had made. Every step she took led her closer to fulfilling her plan. She felt so confident that she wanted to call Dan and tell him it was a success even though nothing had been done yet. She had decided to take the stairs in order to practice her lines once more but when she felt she was ready, she made use of the elevator the rest of the way.Finally, only a door kept her away from her plan. So she stood there and rang the doorbell. Seconds later, the door pulled open and standing in front of her was the most handsome man she had ever seen. With droplets of water decorating his body and sliding down slowly and tenaciously. A small towel wrapped around his waist, his groin catching her eyes. His body was to perfection, she would be lying if she said it was not.Then she met with his eyes, those blue orbs that made her want to fall to her knees and succumb to his wishes. She smiled. "Nicholas Walton."Nichola
THIRD POVOver the course of a few days, Cassandra had tried everything she could to put her plan into ignition. She had trailed and tracked Nicholas. Stalked him even! All just to be able to know where and when he was going. She would be lying if she said it was easy. Nicholas was a busy man. A very busy man. Going from one business meeting to another. Going to different places without breaking a sweat. She raised both of her hands to show respect to him and she was looking forward to raising her legs as well. Finally, she was able to get his address. He was at a hotel, a high end hotel. And he was there for a while. Except not long enough. It was either now or never. She recited to herself as she adjusted her red dress. After all, red was perceived to be a color men could not resist. The dress barely hung down to her thighs and it had a big opening around the chest area the hips on both sides. The long sleeves reached down to her wrist and the dress hugged tightly to her curves
REGINA'S POVI wanted to stand still in front of him, but his advancement made me take one-- just one step backwards. His words sent chills down my spine. Not the words in entirety but the tone he chose to portray them. The way his eyes were intently placed on me made me shuffle from one foot to another. But taking a deep breath, I recovered my courage and spoke like his gaze alone weren't pinning me down. "That night, I-- firstly, I am grateful for what you did. You helped me out, it could have south that night if you had not interfered and took action. "All I was trying to say was that I could have handled myself. I could have done... Something to Hans, I would never have laid on his bed, never--""I have a question." He said in a casual tone. I had to tell him to ask his question and he went on. "How could you have stopped yourself from falling?" I arched my brow at him. "What?" "Right here. The moment when I hit you with the door, how could you have saved yourself from fallin
THIRD POVDan sat up straight and turned to look at his mistress. "And are you going to tell me what this seductive, dangerous and also sexy plan is?" His brow shot up with curiosity. Cassandra smiled and sat up as well. "Nicholas Walton might seem like a man who has no interest things of the world or rather I call it, worldly things. But you seem to have forgotten that he is a man and a man with desires." She explained with a dark smile on her face. She continued. "Just as a man has his desires, he also has his secrets. Things he has done that he is not proud of known only to himself and the moon... Or the sun." "So what exactly are you thinking?" "I am going to get myself into his life and find out what his weak spot is. That is his secret or secrets even! When we have this, you can easily control him and make him do whatever you want and he will oblige because the last thing he would want is for his secrets to be exposed. "A weak spot is all we need and we are good to go." She