(Vivienne)"How can he be so perfect...a doctor?"I said out loud as I paced back and forth in front of the closed door. I knew I was being ridiculous but I just couldn't wrap my head around what I was told. It was hot when Victor was a great businessman. That was acceptable and nothing new considering the man was a hot man who was successful with his business but he was a doctor too. A hot doctor who hid his great talents. If they allowed the man to help the lady give birth then I swore he was the best. He had formidable skills hence I grew afraid. Victor was already powerful, his company was the best not just that but with my recent research on him, I knew he was some billionaire who had few words to say. He was grumpy, controlling as fun,d above all, he was hot handsome very successful which was a perfect blend for troubleHe was exactly the ideal man I wanted to become in the future. How on Earth did he turn out to be everything I admired, of course not intimately but his entire
We left the building escorted by the two well-built men who I guessed were Victor's entourage or guards and as a prisoner, I was taken to Victor's car which was parked in the private area of the parking lot. Classy and screamed reserved. The door was opened for me in the backseat and I got in without saying a word. I glanced outside the sunny day before the car windows were rolled back and the driver settled in. The car started moving and I sighed heavily and leaned back to the seat as my eyes closed.Did I make a mistake for him to get so angry, I've never seen him show that much anger since I met him***It was like trouble followed me around without my permission, I failed to understand why a day never passed without me getting into so much trouble, and now sitting in Victor's study room, I was agitated as I fiddled with my fingers.Digging my sharp nails in my palms just to get rid of the tension I was feeling. That fuzzy scary feeling engulfed me and my heart didn't stop racing
(Vivienne)After a heated argument with Victor, I retired to my room. I felt bad because I didn't see anything bad with whatever happened earlier. Everything was not in my control just like he happened to be there I also was thereI wanted to feel bad and hate Victor for how he spoke to me but when I recalled what he did for the pregnant lady, I smiled warmly. I wanted to know how he showed up just in time to help out.I thought he was at the office but he came to save us. Not just lady who was in danger but saved me as wellI saw how he hurt himself just to get the elevator to open. Despite the high reputation he held, Victor helped us get out when no one couldI tossed and turned to my sides as I hugged the soft pillows close to my chest and smiled. He was selfless, what he did at the mall proved that despite how cold he proved to be. Deep down he had a soft heart. I wanted to know if he was a doctor and if yes then why wasn't he working in the hospital. He was so skilled and quali
I flinched in fright as the adrenaline kicked in because the noise sounded close to where I was. I stopped to listen if it was just my imagination. My eyes narrowed as I scanned the area, assessing and making sure it was all in my head because there were only two rooms aroundMine and Victor's room if I was standing outside my room then where did the noise come from. I shifted around and slowly tiptoed in the direction of Victor's room and to my surprise, I saw light coming from there. I stopped for a while wondering if he was still awake at such a late hour and why did I hear the breaking of a bottleFear rushed through me when I stretched as far as my body could let me so I could peek inside his room and what I saw made me freeze in placeMy eyes widened as I froze seeing Victor sitting on the floor surrounded by beer bottles. He was trying to stand but he was too wasted to move and beside him, I saw broken bottles"No no not again" I muttered and didn't wait as I pushed the door
"So...why are you here...no no don't tell me you couldn't help but come huh"it was Monica said sarcastically as she walked up to Justin before he could descend the stairs. It was early in the morning,the Ellison mansion was as quiet as the serene waters of the sea not like it was unusual but to Monica,it was especially when the owner of the house was still asleep even when it was 10 in the morning"Not now Moni...I have things to do"Justin remarked keeping Monica at arm's length and continuing his journey since he was in a hurry but Monica stopped him unexpectedly leaving him with no choice than to stop as he ran his hand in his hair out of frustration"What's this huh...what's your problem...I'm in a hurry so don't bother me" he said, keeping his hand massaging his temples,he was already irritated because he had arranged an important meeting where Victor had to be present.The board members of the hospital were waiting for an hour and thirty minutes for him but the man never showe
"Huh?"Justin mumbled with his mouth still open, his hand was still holding the doorknob. For a second he thought whatever he was seeing didn't exist but clearly, he was seeing the right thing before he was Victor and Vivienne.How did it happen? He had no idea but he couldn't help but wonder how on Earth was Victor in bed with another woman when he vowed never to love again. It didn't have to be love but everyone knew after the death of his beloved Alisa,he didn't even allow any woman to set her feet in his room but now Vivienne was lying on her back while a shirtless Victor was snuggling on her chest.Not just that but the way Vivienne held him in her arms like he was a child made his heart skip a beat. The position they were lying in was way too intimate and said a lot more to anyone who saw them"This is awkward" Justin mumbled regaining his wits as he shook his head. If Victor woke up and saw whatever was happening then all hell would break but then again he didn't know exactly
(Vivienne)I sat there looking nervous, I was shaking for the first time I was scared. Even though I answered all the questions Justin asked me I was not in my body. I could see my soul hovering over my head and I knew things turned out to be the worst"So...are you feeling any abdominal pains…"Justin asked and it took a while for my brain to register his question. I didn't want to talk and after waking up in Victor's bed again. I knew I was doomedHow did it happen when I swore to leave once he loosened his grip on me. It took time for Victor to let go of me because each time I thought he would let go, he tightened his grip on me. It felt so wrong yet so strange that I was lost. The way he held me tight felt like he was seeking consolation, to be held or maybe he wanted comfortable"Vivienne...is everything okay?"Huh?"I jerked back to reality and looked at Justin standing in front of me. I was confused and I knew Justin saw how confusion but I managed to shake my head to get rid of
The day looked rather crispy and fresh. I stretched my arms as I walked down the passageway leading to his study room. I was so anxious but I didn't do anything wrongIf he scolded me then that was on him since he was a careless grumpy man"Good morning Monica, "I said when I was walking down the stairs and I met Monica going up. The lady looked ravishing and gorgeous in her blue dress.She scoffed and walked past me and I smiled as I got down. Even if she hated me when I didn't do anything wrong*Knock, knock*I reached the door to the study room and knocked lightly. I stood there scanning around. I heard a come in and after a long deep exhale I pushed the door open nervously.The sweet smell of his cologne mixed with some freshener hit my nose and I knew the man was thereI closed the door and hesitated before I walked to the little lounge. He wasn't sitting behind his desk but on the sofas which were more like a coffee color, to the left where the tiny bookshelf was located.I saw
(Vivienne)I sat there by the edge of the seat fiddling with my hands which felt too cold like I was sitting in a cold room. The VC was going through some files when I came in and he asked me to wait for a while. Looking at him he wasn't as scary as most students said he was. I met him countless times in these three eyes at his house when Alexis invited me and so far he was a kind man.He looked just like Alexis, especially her black hair although Alexis took her mom's blue eyes. Surprisingly she had eyes just like mine but I shook my head as I waited for him to finish upAfter some time he carefully shoved some files away and closed his laptop and took off his specs and set them aside"Welcome Miss Payton," he said, rubbing his hands together. His voice was low and calm which made me relax as I exhaled silently and nodded with a warm smile"I'm surprised about you...you are wonderful...as you know our school is nothing but the best in the region," he said as he looked at me with a bl
(Vivienne)"Ahh...now I feel worthless," Leo said with a cute pout while holding out a spoonful of ice cream. I laughed hard seeing how ridiculous he looked with such a face. For a 32 years old man. He was supposed to be better than this but the man was still the same. Playful like a child"I saw it...I mean is it real?"I asked again, I had a chance to watch one of the movie scenes he was shooting here. I didn't know the man was such a sweetie sexy seductor"It's called acting...it's fiction... whatever I do has nothing to do with my real self," he said defensively and I gave him the eye. No one would believe it when I saw how he was touching and kissing his co-star. It was so real, especially when they kissed. I felt shy watching him"I don't believe you okay...I saw and believed it"I simply said and ate my ice cream. Leo just looked at me with a blank expression. There was amusement and delight as if he was trying to understand me and I stopped not sure why his gaze made me feel unc
"But that's not what I want…""To work hard and do this yourself...but trust me...my dad is the best...he knows students like the back of his hand and I heard this time...the school will be selecting the companies we'll be going to, "she said and I was surprised. I didn't know that"Really how is that possible" weren't we supposed to choose for ourselves"I heard dad say it...that's why you need to chill I'm certain if it's dad in charge then both of us will get something good...I just hope he recommends his friend,'s company to you too"I heard Alexis loud and clear but I didn't want to get anything just because I was her friend but if her dad was in charge then I was hoping for the best"Our internship will start in a month or two...I'm so nervous okay...three years feels like forever" I said and dropped to the ground like a sack of potatoes, the slightly wet grass pricking my back and exposed arms but I didn't care. I exhaled and inhaled the wonderful fresh air of wet grass and open
(Vivienne)"Why is he so difficult?"Alexis asked as we rushed for classes. We were so late and Mr. Whitlock was a ridiculous professor. He didn't tolerate late coming and of course, he gave difficult exams...forget tests and assignments which were like he didn't have a heart"It's cool he's just preparing us for our future," I said, fixing my hair. I was a total mess. I was only wearing blue skinny jeans with a blue tank top and some sneakers. My hair looked like a bird's nest because I didn't blow dry it but just washed it and applied conditioner to soften it"Come on, let's hurry or it will be a full lecture on being late which would apply to our resume, "Alexis said sarcastically and I wanted to laugh because her words made no sense. But I understood her unlike me, she was the center of it all. Being the vice Chancellor's daughter wasn't easy. She and to be the perfect example and she was exceptional"Oh thank God" she exhaled in relief when we got to class and it was as noisy as e
"Hey ..hey...no look at me...yeah look at Uncle," Kyan said waving the baby toy in the air and the baby followed his gaze. "Good girl...look at this...her name is... Vivienne or just Vivie" he added and showed a photo of Vivienne. Of course, he didn't know if the baby could even see or recognize the picture he was showing her. She was just three months old"Come on Sky focus," he said, sounding a little coy as he sat there. His niece was in a world of her own. But she looked really cute in her pink romper with pink socks and a cute headband with a ribbon attached to it. She was giggling and moving around with her tiny little hands grabbing things and fighting to get her tiny fingers in her mouth"Okay...we are on our fourth session of knowing Vivienne...she's cute with eyes like yours...not sure why but you have beautiful eyes just like her, "Kyan said, making a thinking face as he looked at a pic of Vivienne then his niece. Of course, her name was Skylar, short for the Sky. Victor na
******Three months later(New York)**(Vivienne)"Can I help you?""Yes, please...I'm new here...can you show me where the library is?"I asked, looking around the place"Yeah down the road...you can take a taxi from here or just walk but it will take a little while" the lady replied showing me the directions I smiled and thanked her before I walked away leaving the fast-food restaurant I was having my lunch atI glanced at my watch and it was getting late and the goofy girl I was waiting for hadn't shown up"Where are you, Alex?"I said and quickly crossed the road to the other side so I could wait for her. It was early in the afternoon, the day was crisp and sunny. Although it was a little windy which made my hair blow around disturbing my peace I didn't mind as I stood there staring at the brochure in my hand. I looked around the busy streets. The lady I asked at the restaurant told me this was where the public library was. I would have used the one at the University but I decided to
**2 Weeks later**"S...sir should I…"Julia asked when she accidentally walked into the room Vivienne used to sleep in but stopped when she met Victor along the way. He didn't know why he came here but he couldn't fall asleep no matter how hard he tried"Leave," Victor said coldly and Julia didn't even waste time as she retreated away Victor stood by the door for a while then rested his hand on the doorknob. A long sigh escaped his sealed lips as he pushed the door open and walked inHe turned on the lights revealing a neat well-put-together room. His Surrogate's bedroom. This was her bedroom. It had been two weeks since she left him after giving birth. He didn't blame her at the end of the day, they had a deal. She signed a contract which she honored. It was up to her to leave he had no say in her decision but she should have done what was needed of herVictor shook the thoughts away and walked to the bed. It was the same, the room was the same and empty. Her perfume lingered in the a
(Vivienne)"Destination please?""United States," I said, handing her my details as well as my password. The lady looked at me for a while and continued her work"Vacation or…""School" I replied without delay and the woman glanced up then shrugged. I didn't know why she did that but I didn't care as I stood there waiting for my ticket. I was lucky the plane to the US hasn't left yet. It has been an hour since I got here. I had everything ready to go but just needed to confirm the tickets and it was taking longer than I expected"Are you okay Ms?" the lady asked, not sure why but I was fine, just a little cold. I didn't know why it was this cold now of all days. I was wearing black leggings with ankle boots as well as a long-sleeved sweater that reached up to my neck and a brown long coat to keep warm but still, I could feel the wind blowing around"I'm fine please, "I remarked distantly, trying, by all means, to keep her off. I came to the airport early. I wanted to leave this place
(Vivienne)It felt like a dream, I felt empty and aching everywhere. I tried to move myself hoping to stop the pain I was feeling but everything seemed hard. I wanted so badly to open my eyes and see where I was unfortunately they seemed glued and wouldn't open"Ahh!"I tried to shift a little and when I moved my hand. I felt a sharp pain that made me his and kept my hand still. My head was spinning and when I flickered my eyes opened. I could only see blurry visions and it took blinking multiple times to finally adjust to the Bright Light of the strange room I found myself in"Well you are awake" I heard a small female melodious voice and suddenly a nurse was standing before me. She was smiling at me which made me wonder. I was so lost to find myself in the white-painted room which smelled like medicine and a mixture of certain cleaning agents"W...what happened here?"I managed to voice out the words but hearing myself, I sounded so restrained as if I had lost my voice at some point"