"I don't expect anyone going against my rules...if any mistake is made then I'll have your heads on a platter"Victor made a low growl which sounded a little throaty as if to convey some frustration, his anger had flared up, his face contorted with rage. His lips were curled and his jaw was clenched. Justin slowly rose to his feet backing away from the raging beast before him and knew Victor had a lot of anger within him. The sadness which he had generated into anger. For the first time after Alisa's death, Justin saw how miserable Victor was. He had changed so much from a happy jovial man to a full beast who didn't care about anything other than his child. It was the only thing to keep him alive hence Justin understood as he nodded silently and watched as Victor stormed out of the office and he followed behindJustin watched as Victor headed upstairs and since he was staying for the night he decided to talk business with his older cousin. Being the oldest in the family wasn't easy fo
(Vivienne)I shifted my body a little and slept on my side. I've never enjoyed sleeping in my life like I was. From the soft bed to the sweetly scented linens to the pleasant atmosphere. The gentle cool breeze caressed my legs and I slowly curled in a ball.I smiled in my sleep as I snuggled to the soft pillows which smelled familiar. I knew of only one person who managed to attract my attention just by his natural scent and that was Victor.If he knew how he smelled then I was sure he would feel proud because I was a fan of how he smelled although it sounded so silly"Hmm" I groaned in my sleep and tossed to the sides until I found a comfortable position. I didn't feel tired or in pain anywhere hence I slowly turned to lie on my back and lifted my hands to my eyes and rubbed gently while yawning a little.I could hear birds singing and chirping which indicated morning. It was morning already and I smiled as I flickered my lazy eyes which felt heavy.It was another beautiful day. I sm
I knew he was mocking me hence I scoffed and walked away leaving Kyan still laughing without any reason. His voice faded away once I got to my room and with rage. I pushed the door open hoping to get some peace however I stopped immediately I entered only to find someone throwing my clothes around"Huh?"I voiced out and walked to the closet to see who was throwing my clothes around and to my surprise, it was Monica looking fresh and beautiful so early in the morning. The lady saw me and stopped what she was doing and her expression was disdainful"Finally you decided to show up...I wonder why Vic let you off after invading his bedroom" she said sarcastically as she tossed a pair of jeans away but I caught it just in time and turned to face her. My eyes narrowed suspiciously wondering why she was busy throwing my things away "Monica, what's going on?"I asked more seriously and scanned my room all my clothes were scattered all over the floor. My sneakers too were all over "Well, how
(Vivienne)I took long angry strides towards where the man was. I hated anyone ordering me around and Victor was taking advantage of my fear of him to such a length. I wasn't going to take his orders anymore. Yes, I was his surrogate but I had the rights over myself and what I chose to wear however now he was getting rid of my closet for his selfish gain.If he didn't like how I dressed then that was on him not me and upon taking a left turn and entered the quiet passage which was a little dim with beautiful lighting.I put on an aggressive facial expression that screamed murder. I did not get angry very easily but I failed to understand why rage was boiling inside of me"I'll show him what happens if anyone messes with me...that grumpy man" I mumbled to myself as I took huge strides that made a sound each time my feet landed on the floor.My breathing had increased when I reached the door to the so-called gym. I stopped for a while to make sure what I was wearing was okay and tied
(Vivienne)"Vivie how about this dress...it's cute""Sure""No no...this is better that one looks like she just got out of a fish market""Sure add it"This was what I had been doing for the past two hours, sitting comfortably in a chair going through a fashion magazine and said sure to Beverly as well as Monica who kept on showing me all kinds of clothesI didn't want anything, I was fully content with what I had hence their effort was all in vain. We had Monica who thought Beverly's choice of clothes was so vintage and more like a grandma and Beverly scoffed at Monica's choice saying I wasn't planning to run for a clown show. Of course, I had no say in their argument because I didn't agree with both women.For starters, I had my own choice of clothes, and secondly, I was not going to give Victor the satisfaction of controlling me when it had only been a few weeks of living with himI was aware he owned the world if that was even possible but I didn't want to look like I was trying h
Such as life, I held my purse close and left the boutique which was the last one from the main block. I noticed the entire second floor catered almost all shops with clothes shoes and even jewelry shops. I made my way to the elevator and I wanted to find the lady's room.Most rooms on the second floor were all changing rooms and I was a little pressed hence I was on the move"Excuse me...where can I find the lady's restroom?"I stopped a certain lady carrying bags and she turned to me next smiled"On the first floor...those are available...the ones on this floor are getting fixed today...kindly take the elevator down"the lady was kind enough to answer me politely. I nodded at her and said thank you feeling happy that for the first time I didn't get an eye roll or a rude reply"I guess they are still good people on planet Earth" I muttered with a scoff and soon reached the elevator. By the time I got back, I was certain Monica would have bought the entire shop. I couldn't survive shoppi
"Sir...you don't know how big this is for us...with you here…we know it's a new era"Brice, the wonder of the newly built mall said to Victor seated in his chair gracefully like a boss he was. Brice was a little agitated and anxious being graced with Victor's presence that he didn't want anything to go wrong. He wanted his business to be a success and having Ellison bank at his mall was good for business. Everyone knew Victor Ellison was a great business. He didn't shy away from engaging himself in multiple things. He owned their family hospital. The largest private hospital in the city. He owned a bank that had been in the family for years. If anyone doubted Victor then they haven't seen his growing factory. Everything he touched turned into a hold and Brice was happy to have him however Victor didn't care what others thought as he let his managing director speak for him as well as the bank's newly appointed vice president. He was just there to seal the deal by signing while the rest
(Vivienne)My body was covered in sweat as I did everything possible to keep the lady from passing out. I knew nothing about pregnant women before I was having a fit. I knew her blood pressure was high just by her. She had a nosebleed which scared me even more. I was agitated, scared, and thinking why the lady had to walk in such a state.She was already saying her water broke and it was time but even so, I was so clueless for the first time in my life I was caught up with such a situation"P...please ma'am...hang on...the...the elevator is getting fixed"I muttered and continued to rub her hands and feet. I did everything necessary to preserve her life, at least to stall for some time but what could I do when the woman was so pregnant and could give birth which I read about but had no idea what doctors did.For a second I wanted to take my phone and call Beverly but then again I dropped the idea. If the elevator was opened then everything would be okay"Please help us!!"I yelled so mu
(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"