(Vivienne)I was even more nervous when the car finally stopped by the main entrance to the building. I didn't know if this was a hotel or some resort or even an estate judging by the long drive to the main building. I had to say Victor was such a show-off. From the first gate, there was tight security. Of course, I understood he was a big deal, and since the event was such an important one. He was bound to be careful not to have any guests with bad intentions"Now this is what I call...a rich people's party"it was Casey who said as soon as we got out of the car she came to my side and held my hand. Both of us were the only ones out of place. Knowing I haven't attended a party like this one other than the one back in Oxford with Victor"Come on…"we heard Monica say as soon as the security men opened the door for her. She was looking elegant and hot in her denim midi dress, it was sparkly and the entire back up to her waist was exposed in front, there was a deep V-line that parted her
(Vivienne)By now I was joined by her and Justin. I didn't know why the two men were with me since Castro excused himself but at least I was surrounded by familiar faces. Of course, they were talking to me and my attention and all my mind and my whole body was with Victor. But looking at the man. He seemed busy with the female doctor. Monica left them alone and now Martha seemed to be enjoying Victor's presence. Two men in tuxedos were standing with him and I guess they were talking about hospital stuff or maybe a business related matter"So you mean...very soon her belly will be so big like a train?"It was Kyan who asked Justin since all he was doing was asking doctor Justin about me and the baby. "Yeah...but not...like a train Kyan"Justin replied more nervously as if he didn't want to hurt my feelings. I heard whenever women got pregnant. They became less attractive and men didn't even spare them a glance due to their big tummies and looking at mine. It was getting bigger by the da
"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
(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"