"So this is all the old man's doing...he started something...there were ups and downs...but with time I learned when you are an Ellison…"Victor said through the mic while standing on the stage as the crowd fixed their eyes on him listening to his speech "you wouldn't be called the best if you haven't fallen a few times and suffered some bruises" he said the last words and everyone laughed knowing he was joking. For him he was serious. His father started the company from scratch and went through hell to build it and make it known. He was the true founder and he was so passionate about his work"We are here to bring out the best...to give more job opportunities and grow in size," he said and before he even finished, the people listening to him started clapping. He wasn't so good at addressing a crowd but since he was the boss, he had to do so. His dad never missed a year to celebrate the company's success. He always attended such functions and saw how much people respected his father. A
(Vivienne)I was on the verge of losing myself. I didn't understand how I felt something so powerful for someone in just a short period. This wasn't me, I never got to this extent where I depended on someoneI always considered love to be a weakness. I watched my friends fall in love and I didn't even want to talk about it but with just Victor's touch. My body melted t for his stronghold on me, I would have fallen"Mmm," a moan left my lips when Victor softened the kiss. After a while of sharing a deep kiss, he finally left my mouth leaving some space for me to gasp for air. My breathing was unstable as he caressed my face, calming me down. My hands slipped around his neck and he pulled me up so I was now standing on my tippy toes. For a second I thought he was going to say anything but there was silence between us. His soft smooth hands caressed my face and I just looked at him. There was more said with actions and wordsI wanted to know what he felt whenever he was with me. What dif
When I went back to the party hall. I found that it was now lit, I saw people were busy dancing on the dance floor. I stood to the sides and smiled as I watched. Fortunately, I didn't feel as excited as before, I looked around and I felt out of place. I spotted Victor surrounded by some men and women. It was good that he didn't neglect his party. I didn't want Monica blaming me for it even though it was my fault"Hey there...umm was looking for you," Castro said out of nowhere startling me as I almost choked on my drink the waiter gave me the moment I arrived"Well...went to get some fresh air," I said with a half-smile even when I was not in the mood for anyone to talk to me. I saw he was happy and smiling from ear to ear"Okay...if you don't mind...care for a dance"Castro said and brought his hand forward asking me to dance with him"I...I dunno but I don't feel so good" I said, shaking my head. I didn't want to dance "I know, let's try it...I'm sure we'll have fun" before I could
The dance floor was cleared. The party was reaching its climax as the event was winding up. Victor was with Castro together with Justin and other guests. "So what was that?"Monica asked as she played with the glass of wine she had in her hands. The person she asked was busy on her phone to pay attention to him and when she looked up. She was met with a dark not so happy facial expression"What was what?"Monica asked as she popped a grape in her mouth and continued scrolling through her phone. Monica was irritated as she snatched the phone from her and Martha frowned and picked up her wine glass"I saw how you were behaving with Victor...don't get so smart with me Martha," Monica said in a warning tone as her eyes shot rage. Martha who was enjoying her time sitting with nothing to worry about shrugged as she elegantly crossed her legs showing off her toned slender legs and looked at Monica"I don't know what you are talking about" she played dumb and looked around the party hall. The
Victor didn't know what wrong he did to deserve such torture from a woman who was careless enough to get drunk. When he got her down from there. He stumbled on a deep glass bottle although some were still sealed"Y...yes I...think I can fly...let me" she stuttered, reaching up to grab his head and trying to climb him. Of course, she was completely out of her mind to think she could use him as a ladder to fly"No...stop it...you can't fly"Victor was irritated as he grabbed her hands and pulled them down. She stopped what she was doing and he saw her facial expression morph into a pout. Her arms dramatically crossed over her chest and remained sitting on his lap where he placed her"Ms... Payton...you are.." he started saying ng but she unexpectedly placed her index finger over his lips shutting him up and Victor was hopeless as he lowered his gaze to the finger on his lips"Shh... hiccups...do you...hear that"she leaned forward and whispered then tilted her head around and paid attenti
(Vivienne)"Are you kidding me? no wait...do you think I'm a fool?" she was being ridiculous, it was preposterous and foolish of Monica to think I'd fall for her words. People didn't just turn all goodie overnight and here she was acting as if she las if d me like few her by now, she despised me and wanted me away from Victor"I'm only doing what's best for you... you are a little girl who doesn't know anything about men," she said, waving her hand in the air and resting them on her hips. Looking at her I saw nothing but an arrogant want. I was wondering what Leo saw in her. I wasn't trying to paint her bad or call her name's but she had no right to tell me what to do just like she asked me not to meddle in her affairs if sleeping with two close men"I know what's best for me...if you're trying to keep a soft spot for your late sister in Victor's life then do that…"I didn't want to be rude to her, especially anything which concerned Alisa but Monica was too much. She thought the worl
**8 Months now**"Are you sure about this?""Yes ma'am... everyone is ready""Good...arrange the tables in the garden and tell...that Cassy girl to make sure nothing is out of place"Monica gave instructions to a couple of female servants lined up before her. She scanned them carefully knowing they had to do a great job with everything. Julia was now the head of the servants hence it was up to her to make sure all the decorations were in perfect order"Ms...she's arranging everything outside," Julia said with a low bow knowing there was so much to do around the mansion. All whole morning they have been busy running around making sure nothing was out of place"Alright, and where is Kyan...I asked him to get the cake... Kyan!"Monica was agitated as he glanced at her phone and it was almost time for the baby shower. For the past months, Victor has been delaying this. Not like it was a sin to throw a baby shower even if the baby would be born via surrogacy but she just wanted to fulfill al
(Vivienne)"I feel like you are hurting yourself, "I said, taking a sip of my freshly made mango juice. Both of us stopped at a restaurant after a good refreshing ride bonding with nature. I was being honest with Leo, he was my favorite person, and seeing him hurt made me feel sad"I'm fine you don't have to worry...what's important is you are okay," he said as he played with his fork digging in his food. I didn't believe a word he said because I could feel he was hurting from inside and it was Monica's fault. I told her countless times to stop whatever she was doing. How on Earth was she going out with two men? Leo was hurting because the woman he loved was going out with another man "I don't see you getting better...you work all the time... sometimes I feel like you are the new Vic" I had to be honest with him. His eyes said it all, his actions proved he was hurting inside and the thought of it made me hate Monica for playing with Leo's feelings"I should be worried about you...tel