Regina's POV"Okay this needs to stop now." It was Nicholas' voice that shut Cassandra up because that bitch had more nonsense to spew! Why would Chris want me back? Why won't he just let me go?"I couldn't agree more." Mike agreed, "so you're coming with me now, Casie. Tell me everything you know."Nicholas snorted. "No need to make her feel like some spy, what is there to tell?""Clearly, you two need to work out some issue..." Mike's face hardened. Normally, that was supposed to be Nicholas cue!I felt it in my spines. "Um, sure. We'll give you all the space you two need! Come on, we should excuse them." I held Nicholas arm tight and dragged him out. Not that I had the strength to though.I quickly let go of him as we'd reached outside, but I didn't stop walking. Surprising, he quietly followed me.We stopped outside of the hotel by a bench placed on the road side. I sat down, "he's right you know? We have to talk about what happened!"Something in me almost made me to laugh out. N
Regina's POV It sounded like a big deal, but somehow I was able to forget most about it. I mean I tried my best to do so anyway. It was evening now and we were all gathered at a restaurant where Mike had agreed to pay. "So Dan is clearly obsessed with you now." Mike started the conversation. A smile was forced to appear on my face. Truly, even I didn't understand why he was so obsessed with Nicholas like that. Why wouldn't he just leave me be after he shamelessly broke up with me in public like that!."So everything boiled down to that part, huh?" Nicholas said, taking a sip of his wine. I didn't want to join in on the conversation. Dan was embarrassing me right now. "Cassandra always won, and I'm sure that's why she thought she would win again with Dan on her side." Mike continued to say. "But then. That's by the way. At least she's out of the picture. You should just forget about this guy, right?" He turned specifically to me and I frowned."Why are you looking at me? I'm way o
Regina's POV"There's a problem, it's still not balanced!" Dawn's scream was deafening. I shifted back a bit from her loud wails. I needed to concentrate... This was fucking not my day. My whole body was shaking as fear crept through me, more like anxiety. Today was Dan's birthday and he was throwing a party that evening...basically in about two hour's time. I needed to get him the perfect present, then pick up the cake for his party and also manage to get dressed in less than two hours! And here I was, still at work sorting out the variance issue at hand. Everyone stared at me waiting for me to work some magic, even though clearly, I was just a simple finance assistant just like them."Oh my goodness, we're dead! We're gonna die!--" Slap! It was meant to be a small pat on her cheeks to keep her quiet but it ended up becoming a loud slap. I couldn't concentrate with her screaming and crying! "I'm so sorry, Dawn, but please stay with me here!. Are you with me?" I said to her calml
Regina's POV I smiled, turning to face him. When I tried to hug him, he stylishly moved back, pushing me away from him. "What, are you being serious? I could never miss your party." His expression was a stern one, deep brows furrowing. Dan was handsome, though lately I wondered what was with the new look. His dark brown hair styled neatly all the way back was his usual hairstyle but now his hair had turned to whitish blonde, and was cut shorter too. He was still handsome though, with his pale brown sexy eyes and charming dimples that crinkled whenever he smiled. "I feel like you've been avoiding me, Dan. What is it?" "Good evening everyone," in a sweet sonorous voice, a pretty lady in her mid fifties announced. Dan's mom was a lot of things, but she was never modest. Her outfit was extravagant and I wondered how she even walked in those huge heels and flared gown. Then the way she spoke, it was like she was God and we were mere peasants she created with her bare hands. "Please
Nicholas's POV The meeting had been time consuming and I was so happy once I'd got to kick everybody out. Miles was the only one left, and that was because he was my P. A and somewhat my best friend. "Alright then, I'll order what we'll have for dinner tonight." Mike said, and I didn't know if he was joking or being serious. I heaved in a deep sigh and closed the files before me to focus on him. "Mike, it's two in the afternoon, we just had lunch two hours ago, and you're already thinking about dinner?" "I shouldn't have mentioned. My bad." He turned and was about to leave, as if what I had just said didn't matter at all. Then he paused, maybe remembering something. "Sir, are you going to let her go just like that?" I groaned in disbelief. "Dude, I hate it when you call me sir." "Sorry, Mr. Walton--" "--oh for the love of God--" "--I'm talking about that smart finance assistant." Mike successfully ignored me and went on with his little talk. "She left in her resignatio
Regina's Pov I almost lost confidence in myself with the way Peter and Lizzy glared at me with soured expressions. They were clearly mocking me and jealous I'd been called to do work they couldn't do. That's right, I'd loved to think that to myself. A short while later, I alerted everyone I was done and had found where the fault was from. "Alright Dawn, you should call for the attention of Mr. Nick--I mean, Mr. Walton." Or was it Nicholas? "No why should Dawn do that? Clearly I was part of the people who went to call the attention of Mr. Walton. I'm going to meet him and tell him the issue has been solved." Lizzy said with her shoulders up high. "But you weren't even part of us when Regina asked that we searched through the files from last month!" Dawn objected. "That's right," Mr. Isaac supported. "Regina, you go ahead and tell Mr. Walton we're done here as soon as we settle Frank." I nodded, ignoring Lizzy and Peter's protest. "You're right. Thanks guys," besides,
Regina's POV It didn't take long for me to reach Dan's place. I heaved in a deep sigh, trying to hype myself up for this annoying meeting with Dan. I mean, now I was starting to regret it. What was I thinking! Then I heard noises... I would recognize that voice anywhere. It was none other than Lloyd, but who was she yelling at. And more importantly, why the hell was she over at Dan's this exact moment! Damn it, I wasn't ready for that woman's drama today. Still, I got down from the car to make my way over to the scenario. However, I was meeting the strangest person to see there, Mr Walton. "I paid you to do your job right, you and your damn company!" Lloyd's voice would not stop booming. "I understand that you are upset right now, but watch your tone. Ma'am." The Mr Walton said very calmly. The look on his face signified that he was not up for that argument but was probably just doing his job. "Hey don't talk to my mother like that!" Barked Dan. My presence was quickly no
Regina's POV "So that's it? You just look at her and automatically make her the manager? What the hell? What's even her years of experience!" Dan continued to scream at Nicholas as we walked outside. The meeting with Lloyd had gone so smooth--the woman was so gentle and quiet all through!Nicholas had insisted she remained inside and not see us out. But of course Dan couldn't just sit and remain in there. He dashed out after us. "Hey can you even hear me?!" He demanded. Nicholas had a bland expression on his face. "I can hear you, I just chose to ignore. People can be so slow at times, don't you think so, Regina?"I blinked at how casual Nicholas was trying to act with me! "What, you guys are besties now? What the hell, Reggie?" Dan turned to face me, those charming eyes fixated on me waiting for an answer I didn't have for him.But I was still so angry at Dan for being such a dick, even till the end!"Regina, hold on!" He reached for my hand and held me tight, locking eyes with m
Regina's POV It sounded like a big deal, but somehow I was able to forget most about it. I mean I tried my best to do so anyway. It was evening now and we were all gathered at a restaurant where Mike had agreed to pay. "So Dan is clearly obsessed with you now." Mike started the conversation. A smile was forced to appear on my face. Truly, even I didn't understand why he was so obsessed with Nicholas like that. Why wouldn't he just leave me be after he shamelessly broke up with me in public like that!."So everything boiled down to that part, huh?" Nicholas said, taking a sip of his wine. I didn't want to join in on the conversation. Dan was embarrassing me right now. "Cassandra always won, and I'm sure that's why she thought she would win again with Dan on her side." Mike continued to say. "But then. That's by the way. At least she's out of the picture. You should just forget about this guy, right?" He turned specifically to me and I frowned."Why are you looking at me? I'm way o
Regina's POV"Okay this needs to stop now." It was Nicholas' voice that shut Cassandra up because that bitch had more nonsense to spew! Why would Chris want me back? Why won't he just let me go?"I couldn't agree more." Mike agreed, "so you're coming with me now, Casie. Tell me everything you know."Nicholas snorted. "No need to make her feel like some spy, what is there to tell?""Clearly, you two need to work out some issue..." Mike's face hardened. Normally, that was supposed to be Nicholas cue!I felt it in my spines. "Um, sure. We'll give you all the space you two need! Come on, we should excuse them." I held Nicholas arm tight and dragged him out. Not that I had the strength to though.I quickly let go of him as we'd reached outside, but I didn't stop walking. Surprising, he quietly followed me.We stopped outside of the hotel by a bench placed on the road side. I sat down, "he's right you know? We have to talk about what happened!"Something in me almost made me to laugh out. N
Regina's POV Present DayI couldn't help myself because I actually bursted out in laughter seeing the shock on Cassandra's face. Her eyes bulged open as she paused, trying to understand what was going on.Surely she must had been wondering what was going on, why Nicholas was not really heads over heels for her as he'd pretended to be. "Hey Cassandra, your plan...what is it exactly. Care to share?" I was forced to ask.She blinked, her gaze falling on to me, Mike and then Nicholas. Then back to Nicholas."So you knew, but since when?" Cassandra tried to act all brave like nothing had happened."What exactly do you mean? Remember when you've been banging my own boyfriend behind my back? Does Kimberly knows about this dirty habit of yours?" My face was a mask of angry fury now.A soft hint of satisfaction appeared on her face. My gaze fell on Nicholas and I could see he was fully focused on me, watching and studying my expression."I'm hot, and I know it. That's why he chose me instead
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