Karen didn't know how but somehow in a matter of days the news of Jay banishing him from stepping into his office or reporting directly to him travelled round the office. And was on the lips of every workerBehind her, they gossiped and in her presence, they scrunch their faces in disgust and acted like she was some smelly dung. One time she was delivering a message to one of the offices and heard them talking about her. “Serves her right. Did she think her charm or whatever she used on the chairman would work forever?” One of them scoffed. “She probably seduced him to get appointed. I believe the chairman will soon fire her.”“That annoying bitch carrying herself as if she owned the world when she was just a poor nameless bitch that got only privileged.”Gripping the folio in her hand tight, she turned around. Her legs carried her to the restroom where she wanted nothing but to shed some tears. But at that moment, Jay's words of how she truly deserved her position sounded Inside
Karen felt a hand tap her. She squinted her eyes open shielding it from the sun rays filtering in through the opened window. She felt a pounding headache as if she had been smacked on the head several times the previous night.Lily towered over her with a scowl. “What happened?” Karen asked, forcing herself to sit up. Lily shook her head with a scoff. “Do you even know how you got home last night? You were more than wasted.”Wasted? The memories flooded in. Just as Tina promised, once she had gotten off work they had gone for another round of drinks. She vaguely remembered chugging down the drink as if it were her last day on earth. The thought of it made her head ache more. “Anyways, are you not going to work? You will be late if you continue sleeping. I'm off to school.” “Did you eat breakfast?” Karen called to Lily's retreating figure. “I'm not hungry!”The door closed and silence returned to the room.Karen sighed ready to get out of bed but recalling her previous day mista
“What am I going to do!” Karen kicked her legs and wriggled on the bed. Last night she barely was able to get enough sleep and now she was awake before the alarm even beeped. Her mouth still tingled from the kiss. Mr Jay kissed her back. It felt so good when his lips touched hers. So soft yet masculine. And his scent… oh…He smelt so nice. Had he always fancied me or was it just a meaningless kiss? she thought. Heaven knows she would have gladly wrapped herself inside his arms if she had not come back to her senses. Thanks to the elevator. But the problem now was how she was going to face him on monday. “I really can't face him…” Karen cried softly and further curled herself up in the bed. She missed him. She could not believe she said it but she craved another kiss. She prayed for Monday to come and also prayed for Monday to never come. But time wasn't hers to control and Monday did come faster than she expected. With a racing heart, Karen dressed for work that day. What wa
Jay arrived at the location Karen was held. A deserted area that had a few abandoned buildings in the middle of it. “What do you think you are doing now? Kidnapping a civilian? You should be ashamed of yourself, Carlos Fowler.”He made to charge inside but Carlos's men lined up in his path. Carlos was seated and smoking but stood on Jay's arrival. Jay did not see Karen. For a split moment the fear that he was late and that they had already done something bad to Karen flashed in his mind. He shook the dreadful thought out of his head and faced Carlos. “I warned you not to touch her. Where is Miss Karen? Where is she!” he growled, straining his eyes in search of Karen. Carlos threw the butt of his cigarette and pressed his shoes against it. “Oh, there you are. I didn't think you would get here so quickly. You must have driven so fast. Were you afraid your sweet little assistant secretary would be dead before you arrived?” he said mockingly and then motioned to one of his men. “Brin
Over twenty laser sights flashed on him. Carlos cussed, grabbed Karen up and pointed his gun to her head. “Hello officers. Shoot me and she dies.”On the floor, half battered, Jay demanded the police to halt. “Carlos Fowler. You are increasing your crimes by doing this. Surrender now,” the police leader announced. Carlos laughed. “Surrender indeed. I will be dead anyway. But I won't be dying alone. It would please me to take with me, Jay Adams' little lover. I will need someone to keep me company on my way to hell.” He cocked his gun. Jay grunted and began to force himself up. “If you hurt her, I will kill you!” Carlos chuckled scornfully. “A dying man has no fear. With all these guns pointed at me, you think I am scared of the word of a half battered man?”He started to drag Karen towards the back of the building. He was still speaking when he suddenly let out a yelp. Karen had kicked him in the midst of the chaos. She broke free, shoved him and his gun fell off. Seeing that
KAREN'S POVJay smiled and took my hands into his own. “I want you,” he said.“What…” I stammered. My heart started to race and I felt this sudden rush of hotness crawl up my cheeks. I threw my gaze away. But I felt his eyes, intense and watching me, making my legs weaken by the second. “I said I want you,” he repeated. It was at that moment I knew I had to escape. But I was too late as the door flung open. Mr Hendrick and Mrs Caro darted in. I quickly snatched my hand from Jay. “Jay!” Mr Hendricks called rushing over to Jay's side. “What happened? Hugo would not tell me anything. I was so worried when I saw the news. And the perpetrator is still on the run.” The worry in Mr Hendricks tone could not be unnoticed. “Sir, are you alright now? Everyone was so worried when we heard what happened,” Mrs Caro said. “I am alright now. No one needs to worry about me anymore. As you can see, I am very much alright.”It was then both Mr Hendricks and Mrs Caro finally turned and noticed my
WRITER'S POVOn the second day after Karen survived a scare and Jay almost lost his life to Carlos Fowler and his thugs, she was helping Jay park his few things. Jay said he was going to go crazy if he stayed one more day in the hospital. Nothing anyone said would change his mind to rest more in the hospital. Not Mr Hugo who promised to watch over things at work nor Mr Hendricks. Karen didn't bother trying. She knew what his response would be. Karen grabbed hold of the bag that held some of his clothes and toiletries and they both stepped out. While Jay met with the doctor for the last consultation, Karen waited outside. A sophisticated woman approached her. Karen thought she looked familiar but she couldn't quite recall where exactly it was she had seen her. “I believe Jay is in this hospital…”The consultation room door opened and Jay walked out before the woman could finish her question. Sighting Jay, she turned his direction.”“Hello sweetie.” She waved at Jay and started tow
KAREN'S POVI sat on the table and waited impatiently. What did Jessica have to tell me? What if Jay found out I met her and got angry about it?There was no reason for him to be. I was there only to meet her just because she requested and nothing more. But why wasn't she here already? I glanced at my wristwatch and sighed. It had been twenty minutes since I arrived at the same place she gave, yet she wasn't here. I decided to leave if she didn't show up in the next five minutes. Almost immediately the sound of shoes sounded and when I looked up I saw Jessica. I took a deep breath and even though I was already sitting up, I adjusted in my seat again. She located me on her own and walked down to my table. “I didn't think you would honour my invitation,” she commented casually as she sat down. “Why wouldn't I?”She smiled. “Weren't you worried Jay would see you with me?”“Jay is a busy man. I doubt he has the time to be watching me and most importantly, he trusts me.”She smiled