Brad called, Nick, and said, "Hey, how about we have that drink right now?""Okay," Nick replied. "I just got into the house now and will be stepping out in a bit, let's meet at our favorite bar."About thirty minutes later, Nick stared at Brad and asked, "What's going on? Why do you look so worried?" Brad sighed, "It's something that has to do with my past.""Okay, I'm all ears," Nick urged him to go on. He sighed again, "Well, you do remember how I told you I found Miss. Paris Lawson familiar, right?" "Oh, come on, don't go down that road again," Nick replied. "No, no, just listen to what I have to say. Well, after she gave our company the contract today, I was so excited.But then I remembered something that happened in the past. There was this girl... when I was in high school, she was very fat and people picked on her.I had some nasty friends, and I was nasty myself, so I made a bet.My friends were doubting me and I bet some money that I was going to have sex with her withi
Brad's eyes widened in surprise when Linda told him that Paris was ready to see him.He could not believe his persistence was paying off."Really?" He asked. "She's really going to see me?" "Yes, she'll see you now, you can go in," Linda replied."Thank you," he said to Linda.The moment he got into her office, Paris stood up, folded her arms, and asked, "What do you want from me, Brad Stanton? Why do you keep hounding me?""I... I'm sorry about that," he replied. Seeing how aggressive she sounded made him feel uncomfortable."I... I.. I just want to know," he stuttered."You want to know what?" She asked."I want to know the truth.""The truth about what?" She asked."I want to know if you're Paris Noah. I mean, the resemblance is striking and if you're Paris Noah, you must remember me from high school. You do remember me, right?""Yes, I was Paris Noah, but I am Paris Lawson now. Paris Noah died and gave birth to Paris Lawson. I have moved on from the past, I'm a different person n
The next day, Brad paced up and down in his office as he thought about what to do. He had been thoroughly embarrassed at Paris' office the previous day, and he knew the news would have spread everywhere. He wished he could just stay away from her, but he could not help himself.He had not been able to get any sleep last night, and he kept thinking about her face and smile and everything that happened between them in the past.He didn't even know why he was suddenly so attracted to Paris, that his desire to see her had become stronger than anything else.At this time, Nick walked into the office. He put his hands in his pocket and asked, "What is wrong with you, Brad? I'm very sure we had a conversation about what you ought and ought not to do.I told you to lay low until we get the contract signed and the cheque sent by Lawson Corporation.Why would you try to blow that away? Do you know what you did? I mean, news of how you were humiliated and kicked out of the Lawson Corporation is
Brad stared at the policemen in surprise as they handcuffed his hands and read him his rights."But....but," he stuttered."What?" Paris asked him. "Haven't you been harassing me; sending me text messages, calling me, using various numbers to do so?Haven't you?"He nodded, "I have, but....""Also, did you not stalk my secretary, steal her phone, and take my number from her phone? Is that not what you just told me now?"He stared at Paris in surprise, while she said, "Speak up, tell the police that I am lying. Did you not steal my secretary's phone and take my number from there?""I did," he replied. She looked at the policemen and said, "So you see, everything I said is the truth. Please arrest him, and then, after everything, put a restraining order against him. I don't want him ever coming close to me. Thank you so much."After speaking, Paris got up and left, while the policemen took him away.While he was being taken away, Brad kept saying, "I'm sorry Paris, please forgive me fo
After she left the company Paris decided to stop by Paige's house and give her a surprise visit. However, when she got there, Paige wasn't at home so she called Tiffany and told her that she was at her parents' house.Tiffany quickly hurried to the house and they both hugged each other when they met."Where have you been?" Tiffany asked. "I can't believe my best friend abandoned me.""I'm sorry, I've just been held up at work," Paris replied.Tiffany smiled, "Of course, I'm joking. Come on I could have also reached out. Sorry, I was busy with the whole wedding stuff.""I know, I know, I understand," Paris replied "I really missed you.""Me too," Tiffany said. "Let's go hang out, tell me where you want to go. I know you're a busy woman and you probably don't know all the exciting places. Leave it to me and just tell me what you like.""Well, I just thought about spending time with my sisters, I...""Okay, I know what to do." Tiffany interrupted. "You look so dull, what happened? Are yo
Melvin walked back to his seat and sat down, "Do you know why I asked for you to be let in?"Brad shook his head, "No, sir.""What do you want from my daughter, Brad?""Well, I....I....." Brad didn't know what to say because he had yet to understand it, himself. At first, he thought he was pushed by guilt, but the fact that Paris was all he could think about made him realize it was much more than that. For now, he just wanted to be close to her and....""You don't know what you want?" Melvin asked him."I do sir," he replied. "I just want to be close to Paris.""When it's obvious that she doesn't want the same, why do you keep bothering her then? Is a restraining order a joke to you? Do you want to go to prison?"Brad was shocked that Melvin knew every single thing that was happening between him and Paris. Was their relationship that close?"Do you have a daughter?" Melvin asked.He shook his head, "No, sir. I don't have any children.""I see," Melvin replied. "Let's use a different e
PARISThe sound of a knock on the door brought me back to my senses. Aghast at how weak I had allowed myself to be, I pushed Brad with all the strength I could muster.I turned and was about to enter the toilet when he pulled me back and said, "Please hear me out, Paris."I instinctively raised my hand and slapped him on his cheek. He let me go and I dashed into the toilet and locked myself inside.The knock on the exit door persisted and I heard it open, and female voices questioning, "Why are you in here?""What are you doing in the female washroom?""What is wrong with the male washroom?"It appeared Brad did not give an answer to their questions but simply walked out. As I listened to the women washing their hands and discussing how Brad was a shameless man, I felt ashamed of myself and hoped they would not discover I was there.I heaved a sigh of relief when I finally heard them leave. Thinking back to what had happened earlier got me thinking; Trisha was here earlier and now Bra
Brad sat on his bed drinking. After leaving the washroom last night, he had seen Tiffany approaching and immediately hid.He had a feeling she was temperamental since he had seen how she quickly slapped Trisha without restraint when she showed up. He was aware she was a celebrity and knew that he would go down if she started a fight with him.After Tiffany passed, he hurried out, got into his car, and left. He couldn't believe he had really kissed Paris. It felt just like a dream.He knew she was emotional at that moment, seeing the tears in her eyes and how she kept moving backward. However, the fact that she had momentarily given in to him made him feel on top of the world.He had only planned to speak to Paris when he followed her in there but he lost control of his emotions. Now, he was convinced that she still had feelings for him. He just needed to get her forgiveness and make her see that he was a changed man.But how was he going to do that when she had blocked all avenues to