Peering through his phone screen Cedric Pierce tried hard not to sigh, he had been awaiting the call of his trusted branch manager Kareem, and however he remembered that he had an intention to meet up with his father. He appeared exhausted, he had been drilling holes all through the night in a warm pussy and he sure had a good weekend. Meeting up with Carla wasn't much of a bad idea, he smiled to himself at how worn out she had looked when he was done with her. Tapping on his phone screen hurriedly, he informed Kareem of the change in the meeting time. He got to the office and was met at the office door by his personal assistant Maria. "Good morning sir." she said as she walked towards him. "What schedule do you intend to add for the day? She kept on walking behind him. "I am having a meeting this morning with the board of directors over our new project with Google. After that would be having a personal meeting with my dad and then I would be seeing Kareem for the startup competiti
Ryan Pierce stared out his office window, a lot of thought ran through his mind. He remembered when he had just started the tech company, young, ambitious, ready to go at anything. He thought he had all he wanted until he met his wife Erica. Erica was the most beautiful being he had ever come across, whenever you saw her she had a sweet smile on always. They had met at a tech boot camp, she had accompanied her boss as his personal assistant. He couldn't get over her face and as fate would have it they kept bumping into each other till it became something they both wanted. She had brought utmost joy and peace to his life, he was happy within the years of being together, his empire grew widely due to the constant support he got from his wife. The birth of his sons only made his life more valuable, she had died when Eric was only thirteen. Hell-bent on not getting married to anyone, he had always thought no one could take Erica's place, instead he had channeled all his focus into his b
Kimmie stomped her foot angrily on the door of her boss's office. She hated Brian with every fiber in her, the effect of having your boyfriend as your boss; was you losing both your job and man when you get apart. The bastard had cheated on her with one of the workers in the office and got her pregnant. Brian showed no remorse calling her a bore; saying he had gotten tired of having to see her every time with nothing new, no spice to add to the relationship. All she did was work with the same routine. She had laughed loudly at his assertions, doubling as his personal assistant and girlfriend had not been an easy task. She harkened to his needs both office and home, most absurd of it all was she lived in his house. Kimmie had confronted him on the rumor that he was having an affair with Kimberly the human resource manager and Brian owned her pregnancy. In response Brian had told Kimmie the story of her life, fired her and sent her packing from his house. Saying he didn't want to
"What the hell woman, don't you look where you are going?" Cedric bellowed, so much for wanting a coffee, he thought annoyingly. Seems like bad luck had woken up with him this morning. Kimmie looked up hurriedly gasping, "Oh my God, I am so sorry. I didn't mean to please. I was lost in thoughts sorry." She pleaded.With a look of disgust, Cedric ran his eyes over her. "Seems everybody does have something to be lost in." He muttered, still pulling at his shirt.Kimmie gave a second look at the man in front of her, he was the type that covered a magazines front page, he smelled expensive and the look on his face told her the last thing she wanted was to be dragged by him. His muscled arms showed he was a regular at the gym. She wondered what would happen if she tried justifying her actions, losing a job and home was enough. She couldn't lose a face too.Cedric boiled, his temperature rising. Only because of self-control or else he would have unleashed terror on her. He walked out headi
"Aren't you being dramatic over such little discussion?" Adrian questioned Cedric, as they both say down at their usual bar. Sharing a bottle of vodka.Cedric ignored him at first, pouring himself a glass. Taking a deep breath after emptying the glass content into his mouth. "You are not in my shoes, don't act like you know how I feel." Adrian observed his friend closely, he could note the exhaustion on his face. He knew how worried Cedric was about the condition given to inherit the company by his father. It would have been easier if he was in his right state of mind, but only he could see through Cedric's happy facade. Some years back he had gotten involved with a lady when they were in their final years in college, Cedric loved Pasha like she was life itself. They were inseparable, if Cedric wasn't with him he would be with Pasha. Everyone on campus knew them together, Cedric was like a lost puppy when with her. Things started going downhill when he introduced Pasha to the rest
Bella watched as Kimmie’s chest rise and fall as she breathed, she had obviously been asleep for a long time. Too eager to talk to her, Bella ignored that her friend must be exhausted. Dragging her two feet she shook her violently, causing Kimmie to wake up looking startled.“What’s going on?” Kimmie questioned, looking at the whole room in bewilderment.Bella couldn’t hold back the laughter that escaped her lips, Kimmie looked hilarious; her hair was in spikes like someone who just got out of a burning house and her face looked flushed.“I should take a picture of you right now, you would make a good meme.” She commented.Inhaling, Kimmie tried to shake the fear she had felt off, for a moment she thought the house was being burgled. Rubbing at her face lightly, “I am so going to get you back for this B. I was having a nice nap did you really have to ruin it?’ she whined.Shrugging with no remorse, Bella giggled. Sitting next to her friend she hugged her tightly, “you don’t know how m
Anne watched as Ryan kept heaving as he sipped on the cup of coffee he had on his hand. For days she had noticed him drifting away constantly, hardly saying a word. He was going into deep thoughts more and it bothered her so much. Knowing his health status, thinking would do him no good. Observing his posture, her heart soared at how good looking he still was despite his age. Since, Erica; her friend died years back, and she had acted as a mother to her children and almost like a wife to Ryan. Her love for the family had grown so much, she found herself yearning for his attention. However, Ryan seemed attached to his dead wife so much he had never looked out at anyone else. Over the years, she had hoped and wished he would find her worthy enough of being his; to her disappointment it’s been the same look and nothing has changed. Even though they have been able to establish a really nice friendship between them, and they talk to each other about whatever it is bothering them.Sighing
Cedric inhaled deeply as he stepped into the Pierce's mansion foyer, he didn't want to be anywhere near his father at the moment. However, Anne asking to see him was something he could never put on a hold. Anne was like a mother to him, can be said to be his mother. Since she had taken care of him and his siblings when their mother had died so young. He craved for her attention, she was the only woman he felt safe with, his mother sent from heaven. The moment Cedric took a step towards the kitchen where he knew she would be, the nice scent of freshly baked cinnamon rolls hit his nose. "God bless your heart." He muttered a silent prayer for Anne. He didn't realise how hungry he was until his eyes caught the whole feast of different mouth watering dishes laid out on the kitchen island. Anne had an habit of not knowing when to stop when she decides to cook."Did you really have to do all of this?" Cedric murmured into her hair as he hugged her from behind where she stood facing the o
Chapter SeventeenCedric looked up in surprise at the sight of his father, he wasn't expecting Ryan to show up. Standing up from his chair, he walked towards him."Good morning, dad. I wasn't expecting you today." He saidRyan snort playfully, "I know you weren't expecting at all. But, it's all good. Actually, I won't be staying for long. I brought someone important to you. Here is Miss Kimmie Woodrow and she would be working with you from now on as your personal assistant."A scoff escaped Cedric's lips, he gave Kimmie a once over. "Is this a joke dad?" A stern look crossed Ryan's face, turning around at Kimmie he smiled. "Can you excuse us for a minute, please."She nodded hurriedly, stepping out. Her heart was practically in her mouth and it had her worried that she might never get the job."Do I look like a joke to you, Cedric?" Ryan bellowed the moment Kimmie stepped out. "What else do you want me to think, dad? Why do you keep meddling with my business?" Cedric questioned. "I
Chapter SixteenBella stepped out of the kitchen with a cup of coffee, turning it silently as she sat on the couch. Last night had been one of those days when she and Kimmie stayed apart without talking to each other. She was pissed at Kimmie for going out with Brian and turning her down in front of the man who had hurt her. Kimmie stepped out of her room trying to adjust the skirt she had on. Sighing, Kimmie walked towards bella. "Good morning, are you still angry at me?" Bella rolled her eyes, "what is the need to be angry? It's your life and your decision." Sitting next to her, "Bella, I know I might look stupid to you. But, I am not totally a fool. I just needed to let him know I wasn't his forever puppet and I could handle things on my own. Brian needed to hear a piece of me." "How am I suppose to believe that when you were staring at him like a snack?" "I admit to the fact that I was smitten by him once again. I will tell you bella, there is no way I would go back to a man
Chapter Fifteen"Bella!" Kimmie finally left her trance mode. She held on quickly to her friend. Her eyes shone widely at the sight of Brian on the floor struggling to get up while entangled in a pile of clothes. The shop attendants had run towards them trying to help Brian up. But, he refused to let anyone of them touch him. "Don't you dare lay those filthy hands of me! You!" He growled at Kimmie.Bella was in front of him in a second, "Hell, no young man. If you would speak to Kimmie you would have to come through me first." Kimmie gulped hard as her eyes met with Brian. "Please, Bella." "Is this what you have planned with your friend to do? To humiliate me?" Brian said, holding Bella's gaze. "Don't look at him Kimmie. He is trying to manipulate you." Bella mumbled, turning to her friend with her eyes searching. "Please, Kimmie." She moaned. "I will be outside, Kimmie. I need to talk to you." Brian said, heading out of the store. Bella stared in bewilderment, "tell me you aren
Chapter FourteenKimmie yawned loudly, blinking rapidly when her eyes landed on Bella holding up her phone with her mouth agape. “Bella!” She called out, “what are you doing with my phone?” Bella giggled loudly, sitting on the edge of the bed. “Who exactly did you meet last night?” Scratching the depth of her hair, Kimmie looked lost. “What are you even talking about?” “Stop playing dumb. Ryan Pierce just texted you.”“Are we looking through each other's phone now?” “Not exactly, just tell me already. How did you meet him?” “How is it that you know him. I helped him on my way to use the restroom last night. I had an encounter with Kimberly, and he asked me to type in my contact on his phone.” “Kimberly was at the party?” She raised a brow, “you didn't see her?” “No, I didn't.”“Well, she did show up, and you know how much she enjoys being insulting and all of that.” “Yeah, I get what Kimberly can do. But, do you know who this man is?” “Why are being overtly dramatic over a
Chapter ThirteenKimmie has never had to see so many influential people in the business world under one roof before. It all looked so beautiful and colorful.Since Bella had insisted on her coming to the party with her. She had braced herself up for another pretentious evening. Where she holds up a tight smile to please anyone who approaches her.About twenty-five minutes to their arrival, Bella already got whisked away by her colleagues, leaving her all by herself. Looking around the room, her eyes caught sight of Kimberly, Brian new woman and her former colleague. Knowing how petty Kimberly can be. Kimmie excused herself from the table, heading to the restroom.On her way there, she saw an old man looking blotched like he was having an attack. Kimmie ran towards him, holding him down against the wall to help him breath well.“Do you need water? Should I help you get some?” kimmie inquired, unsure as to what to do.Dropping her purse, she went back to the party, grabbing a bottle of
Chapter TwelveCedric let out a long snort at the lady wrapped in his bedsheets, the night he spent with her was one of the most awful ones he has ever had. She slobbed in every of the sex styles he tried to perform with her, and it irked every of his insides.For the weekend, he had brought her home to keep him company. But one night with her already seem like a nightmare, and he wouldn’t be able to deal with it any further. Pulling the sheets off her, Cedric stared in disgust.“You should leave, now.” He ordered in a rigid toneThe blonde haired stared at him confused, “why? Are we heading out?”Cedric scoffed, “no, I need you to leave my house now, Sandra.”She sat up, “it's Sarah.” The lady corrected, glaring at him for calling her a wrong name.“Whichever one it is. Just leave.”“Fine! I would, how about my money.” Sarah demanded.Searching through his drawer, Cedric threw a bundle of cash at her. Hissing loudly, Sarah made her way out of the room. He could hear her almost brin
Chapter ElevenKimmie and Bella stepped out of the house, with Bella driving the car. The stereo in the car was booming with “Alicia Keys” “We are here”, while the two women sang along. Bella turned to Kimmie asking for the schedule of the day. Pending the time Kimmie would get an actual job, Bella hired her to act as her personal assistant, using her expertise.“You will be meeting with the contractors to finalize everything about the contract, and then we would head to see mom and…” Kimmie paused“And what, Kimmie? Bella inquired, knowing what she was about to say next.“To the club, but I am not sure if I want to get to the club today.” Kimmie replied, “Why not?” Bella inquired, “I am not feeling up to it.” She said. Kimmie wasn’t ready to face the real world yet, and she knows Bella is trying all she can to get her off the depressive state she was in. but, it's easier said than done. She had thought walking away and having two days of rest without having to think about Brian was
Anne was done making the dinner in the kitchen and had invited the boys for an evening date with her. She had intentionally asked for their presence early before dinner time. That would aid some release of tension before Ryan returns from the golf court he went to. "Lets sit at the porch and have an eventful evening” Oscar said to the amusement of Anne and Eric but not Cedric. He was still sulking over the deal with his father and appears not to be interested in an social activities. Cedric had almost decline Anne's invite to have dinner as a family. Seeing his father, would only have him going over what he considers a betrayal from his own father. It isn't just about being hurt, is how much his father must think of him as not capable enough of making a decision on his own.“So boys, Let me hear from you all. How is the search going for Miss Right? Anne teased facing Cedric, who looked her dead in the face. Anne understood the look, there was no need to query him any further. Knowi
"We run the world; Girls! We run this matter; Girls!!" Kimmie yelled at the top of her voice in an off key tone, wiggling her body like a poisoned earthworm. She had her ear pods on, dancing rigorously to the Beyonce song.Bella watched in horror at her poor attempt to twerk, tired of seeing her awful display. She walked up to her pulling one of the pods out. "You are such an awful dancer. It's a sore to delicate eyes." Bella pouted, like she would cry.Huffing and puffing from the mild exercise, Kimmie slumped into the couch. "That would be one of the best dance performance you would ever get to see up close. Wait till I sign up with Beyonce." Kimmie grinned, making a face.Lettng out a chuckle, Bella sat next to her. "You should get ready. I decided to take a full day off work."Opening her mouth in surprise, "why would you do that?" Kimmie queried.Shrugging, Bella responded, "I need to get you some new clothing's and also cheer you up. I know you are just hiding your pain under th