“You can't see him now,” Mr Hugo said, blocking Jessica from entering Jay's office. Jessica stepped back, half pissed. “What do you think you are doing?”“Chairman Jay is busy at the moment,” Hugo added firmly. “You haven't told him I am here yet. Make the announcement. You are not Jay and you have no right to turn away his guests.”“I speak the mind of my boss. I would advise you to return when he is less busy.”Jessica glared at Hugo. “I see you are finally showing your fangs…You know I was beginning to imagine how much longer you could hold up…hating me. But you know what, your hatred won't sway a strand of my hair. You know why, you are nothing but a mere secretary. Now go in there and inform Jay I am here to see him.”The door opened. “Let her in, Hugo,” Jay said. Mr Hugo remained in the spot for another moment before he finally moved away. Jessica swayed past but not without rolling her eyes and hissing with irritation at him. “Hey sweetie. How are you feeling today.” She s
“Let's watch the movie another time. You can take another car,” Jay told Jessica and got into the car alone. “But… “Jessica tried to protest then stopped. “That bitch…” she clenched. As Jay's car drove off, she strongly contemplated on getting back inside to have a go at Karen or going after Jay. Shit!” She cussed, stepping out to flag a taxi down This was the time she needed to be by Jay's side the most. To win his heart, she had to act when he was most vulnerable and she almost did it. But Karen had ruined things for her. She bit her lips and groaned in frustration. Taxis weren't coming forth and she hadn't brought her car. It would have been a lot easier if they had just gone to the movies together. Why did Karen have to speak at the worst timing?Finally an empty taxi pulled up. Muttering profanities under her breath she got in. Miles ahead of her, Jay sat at the back of the car. He had loosened his neck tie, taken off his suit coat yet something still tugged uncomfortably
Catherine felt a bit relaxed and comforted after Karen left. Seated on the bed, she raised her pillow and took out a picture.A man smiling broadly held her close and in their midst was a little boy. His smile dazzled as he grasped her and the man's fingers. Holding the picture close to her chest, she sobbed silently. There were so many regrets in her heart. If she had a chance to return to her life many years ago…she would gladly give anything. “Miss Catherine, you have a visitor,” a nurse entered and informed her. “A visitor?”As far as she knew, the only visitor she ever had was Karen. She looked up at the nurse, certain there was an error somewhere. “I'm sorry nurse but I think you are mistaken. My only visitor just left minutes ago.”“You are Miss Catherine right?” “Yes, I am.”The nurse confirmed with the notepad in her arm. Then she turned back to her,” then I have the right person. If it's okay with you, should I send him in?”“Him?” Catherine felt the walls of her stom
KARENI fumed inside when I heard people talking badly about Jay behind his back. The popular saying of you never knowing when people would turn back against you in a matter of seconds for when things go wrong played in my head at such times. These were people he might have in one way or another helped. If only they knew even one thing about him… they would not talk shit about him. Later when I visited Catherine, she looked pale. I knew immediately that something was amiss. But she would not speak about it. “Did something happen?” I asked her. She forced a smile. “Nothing is wrong, my dear. Now that I am approaching death, some days my body feels so weak and unable to do anything,” she said, smiling faintly. “Don't speak of death so lightly. I know I'm not supposed to be getting involved in your life. But could you tell me why you have decided to not take the chemotherapy as your doctor suggested?”“What is the use of living…” she shrugged and muttered under her breath with a s
“Would you be satisfied to see her die? Why are you being stubborn!” Karen slammed. “You think I'm being stubborn? Then you know nothing about me.” Jay spun and darted back to his seat. But stopped when he had almost gotten around his desk. His chest tightened and he forced down a hard lump. Turning around to face Karen while putting up the calmest expression he could mutter. “You should leave. I am never seeing her again. I am still trying to remedy the situation she has brought upon me and my company.”“Your trauma all started because of her. I know. You have nightmares and seizures. You love and hate her at the same time. You know why? Because you still think about her.” She spoke almost accusingly that it pricked Jay. Jay's brows furrowed as he stared narrowly at Karen. The next instant he turned around and backed her. “Leave.”“Jay…reconsider your decision. I know you want to hate her so much. But do you know I hate her more than you? I hate her for hurting you…for putting y
Jessica leaned in. Her lips lingered close to Jay’s face. “You still love me, don't you…”“Jessica…”“Shhhhh.”She placed a finger across his lips and brought her face closer. Jay sighed and tilted his face away. He stepped aside, walked over to the window and stood backing Jessica.The face of Karen chose that moment to flash in his head. He gnawed on his lower lips. He had broken up with her, why did she keep appearing in his mind. Why did he feel guilty being in the same space with another woman?Behind him, Jessica’s teeth grinded. She could never get used to being rejected by Jay in this manner. Once, he had loved her, breathed her and couldn't live without her. Even if she stayed away from him and returned later, his heart was always for her. He was always ready to welcome her back, grateful she felt pity enough for him to return. They were too worlds apart emotionally but he loved her deeply and that was all that mattered. His love for her. Everything was supposed to remain
Jay went through the note Hugo left him on his desk for the umpteenth time. Something that he hoped will be able to remedy his current problems. The only step he would need to not allow the greedy men from taking away his labour and sweat of many years. In addition to his father's toils. Hugo had written it perfectly as he ordered him but Jay still felt he might get emotional the instant he mounted that podium. It was either he forgot some parts and added the parts purely from his emotions or he spoke directly from his head and completely abandoned the script written for him. He remembered Jessica's offer and sighed. The moment she had left his office the last time after making that tempting offer to him, more articles and news came up. Adams group was bashed in the worst way ever. As if it was his mind telling him to accept Jessica's help and end things quickly before things got worse. But he didn't want to allow himself to be trapped in her web again. It took him a lot of self
It was the third time Jay walked into the kitchen and grabbed a bottle of water he never intended to drink. Mrs Caro and Mrs Rhoda happened to be the ones on kitchen duty. The two women exchanged glances at Jay's second time of coming in, holding back the questions already formed in their heads. At the fourth time, Mrs Rhoda, unable to hold back anymore, abruptly wheeled. “Chairman.”Startled, Jay halted. “Sir, is there something you would like to say?” Mrs Rhoda asked. Jay blinked. He felt his throat tighten. “Urhm… I was just…”“He meant you should prepare porridge and steamed vegetables,” Mr Hendricks said walking in. “Good morning, Mr Hendricks,” the women greeted and stared at him, surprised. Mr Hendricks nodded back their greetings with a light smile and met Jay's jaw slacked face. Seeing the way a towel hung around his neck and his outfits, Jay immediately knew he was coming in from morning workout. Mr Hendricks hummed lightheartedly as he picked a bottle of water from