Erica's POV
I peeled my eyelids slowly to see that I was surrounded by health workers, the sound of police sirens filled the air as the blue and red lights illuminate the night."hello miss, how are you feeling?" a nurse asked me.
"I feel fine, thanks" I replied trying to take in what's happening around me.
" please can you tell me your name"
"my name is Erica Williams"
"do you know where you are?"
"yes"I said suddenly embarrassed by what I was wearing
"OK. Can you feel your legs" as they massage my foot,
"yes""Good, Thank you so much" she said as she stood up andErica's POVI had the sudden urge of wanting his fingers between my already wet folds. "Do you want this?" he asked as his finger slowly slides down my clitoris causing my body to tense. "Please Damian" I moaned out as his finger slides further down inside of me, though not deep enough to hurt, my head rolls back when he took out the finger and slide it in again, his teeth graze my exposed neck as he fucks me a little faster with his thumb massaging my clitoris. He intensifies the pace, and I could feel myself reach my peak, I came undone immediately he slides in the second finger, I screamed while shivering under his grip. "I love you, Damian," I said, he smiled. His hand guided mine to his Crotch's bulge and I could feel his
Erica's POVI woke up, having the feeling of soreness between my legs. I stretched as I looked around to find that I was all alone in the now neatly made bed. I was wearing one of Damian's shirts and his boxers. I don't remember how I got into this new set of clothes. And where the heck is he? Just then, the hotel room door opened and closed as he walked in looking all shades of sexy. He was holding a shopping bag. "Good morning beautiful," he said dropping the shopping bag on the bed "I got you a few clothes you can wear for now" he continued while taking off his shoes as he joined me on the bed. "Good morning" I answered as his lips joins mine in a happy reunion. "Where did you go to," I asked? "To the station, I was told Philip is awake now and they needed some information from me" "What information, I thought they should be interviewing me not you," I said. "I wanted to save you the stress as my princess," He said, and that brought smiles to my face. "so what did they ask
Damian's POV We got to the club and had to wait in the car, for the private entrance to be cleared. So we can go into the secret part that leads to the private section of the club. My phone rang, and I picked to answer the caller "you can come in sir" one of my guards said. We all came down and went in while I held Erica's hand, she looked beautiful in the short black sequins jumpsuit she had on, and her hair flowed down her shoulder. I was getting uncomfortable with all the stares and glares she was getting from guys in the VIP section. I stylishly removed my jacket and threw it over her bare shoulders, not that anyone would dare hit on her, I was just trying to stake my claim to wade off any intending intruders. We got to our private booth and we sat down. while Beatrice and Lucas were ushered to a different private booth. one of the bartenders came to take our orders. I tried to get her to relax, but she still looked pretty nervous. "I will need you to relax and enjoy the night
Erica's POV I woke up with a terrible headache as I struggled to open my eyes. When I finally did, I saw Damian staring at his laptop. "Hey," I said as I tried sitting up on the bed, but damn this headache. "You should drink this water," he said handing me a bottle of water. "What is wrong with me?" I asked. "You are having a hangover," he said as he climb into the space beside me on the bed. I opened the bottle and drank water from it. I turned to see him smiling at me. "What?" I asked "Do you remember anything from last night?" He asked looking into my eyes. I smiled and looked into his eyes. "Which part? The club or the office desk?" I asked teasing. That made him laugh as he took my hands in his. "I want you to promise me something," he said his eyes never leaving mine for a second, his tune a bit serious."what?" I asked not sure of what his request would be. "Promise me that you will never take alcohol without me by your side," he said his tone pleading. I laughed and
Damian's POV I have been very busy since the commencement of exams, it is been hectic trying to find a balance between all the activities I am involved in. My top priority was my final exam. This was my final exam in college, and I was going to put in my hundred and one percent. The second trimester is project compilation and presentations. It is often believed that rich kids don't do much, well I don't belong to that school of thought. I don't want anybody telling me I am where I am, because my father is where he is. I want to be able to stand on my own with or without my dad's support. I thought of picking up Erica after her exam for a quick lunch. That was when I saw her walking with Jake. That guy seems to fancy everything I like. He was my running mate as president of the student union. I like him a lot because he is smart, but I'm a lot smarter, and in a different time and place, we could make good friends. I still get the vibes that he feels we are still in some sort of c
I woke up the following morning to find Damian still sleeping, but as I was about to get up, I noticed someone was standing by the door staring at us. On a closer look, I discovered it was Sophia shooting dagger stares at us. After a while, she walked out slamming the door after her. I couldn't help but think about what Sophia was capable of, especially now that she has seen Damian and me in bed together. I should probably just start making my last wishes. Damian woke up as his hand searches the bed for me. "Good morning," I said trying to fake a smile. "Good morning" he replied. Using his right hand to pull me closer to himself, he serenades me with kisses "where do u think you are going?" he asked circling my nipple with the tip of his finger. "I have to go get ready for the party, remember?" I said trying to sound as normal as possible so he doesn't notice the building tension in my voice. "Something is off, are you alright?" He asked bringing my face closer to himself, his ey
Eight years laterErica's POV Wake upEricawake upI sprang up from my bed panting heavily.It was a dream, thank God, It was a dream. Damn!These dreams seem to be reoccurring these days, it's been eight years and yet it feels like yesterday.Some people dream about their worst nightmares, I have lived mine in reality. And no matter how hard I try to get it off my mind, it's buried deep within me, it haunts me now and then.The eight years that drastically turned threw me into a world I wasn't prepared for. I learned my lessons the hardest way anyone could imagine, and the greatest lesson of all was, that love is overrated.People fall in love for selfish reasons and fall out of it as soon as their expectations are meant."Mum are you alright?" Alex, my seven years old son asked while he stares at me, his little blue blues laced with worries and concerns. I love my son with everything I have, but he is also my constant reminder of how stupid and naive I was when I had him.It was a
Erica POV I entered the office with my team members and we were welcome by the uproar of happy cheerful staff. We clinched the project from Oasis company against all odds. The atmosphere was filled with laughter, jokes, and smiling faces. As I worked towards my office I checked to see if Mr. Wallace was in his seat, but could not see him. Mr. Wallace is the CEO of the company. It is very unlike him not to be in the office on a Monday. As I got to my office, I sat down and was about to pick up the phone to call Mr. Wallace, just to check up on him when Frank, one of my colleagues, entered my office. He is the head of graphics design. He is in his early thirties, fine face is of moderate height, and is very good at what he does. Other than that, he is a jerk. He has been bugging me about us dating him for some time now. And he is not taking a no for an answer. He thinks I do not know about his escapades around the office, he has been rumored to be frolicking with most single ladies
Epilogue Six months later Erica's POV "Do you Erica Williams take Damian Anderson as your lawfully wedded husband, to love and to hold, till death do you part?" the priest asked, directing his attention to me. "Yes, I do" I answered staring into the eyes of the man that I love and crave. "Do you Damian Anderson take Erica Williams as your lawfully wedded wife, to love and to hold till death do you part?" The priest asked Damian. "Yes I do" he answered, staring into my eyes as I watched his eyes water and a drop of tears slipped. "By the power vested in me
Two weeks later Erica's POV We came back from my father's funeral, and there were lots of guests in the house. The funeral reception was held at the beach. There were so many people trooping in and out of the compound. I was only familiar with a handful of them, most of them came through Damian. All his effort to keep private how rich he was, has been soiled. Every newspaper and magazine house has managed to uncover more companies that are privately owned by him. They are even recommending him for the presidency after his unbiased sentiment at Sophia and Cassandra's trial. He has recruited more security guards for me and Alex since I left the hospital. I told him I would like to go back to work after all things said and done. He is still thinking about it. "Hi, Erica or should I say, ma'am?" Frank said smiling while
Three months later Damian's POV "When will mum be coming home," Alex asked, as I got him ready for school. He is been asking after his mother and all my explanations to him have fallen on deaf ears. He is yet to get used to living with me alone. I am yet to get used to living alone. "Soon buddy," I said. Its been three months since Erica was poisoned by Sophia and her cohorts. It's been difficult going through every day uncertain of what my next call will be about. I tried to stay strong if for nobody, but for Alex, who has been constantly asking about when his mother will be coming back. That is a question I don't have an answer to, but hopeful that one day I will hold her in my hands again, and we would laugh and joke about all that we have been through. Those days may look like a fairy tal
Erica's POV I stood at my mirror staring at the white dress I had on, with my makeup lightly done, and my hair packed to one side. I was beautiful on the outside but was a total wretch on the inside. I had some point wishes at some point, I was the bride. I can't believe how my decision was about to change my life either for the better or the worst. My mind drifted to the first time I saw Damian in my room back in the university, we had a connection. I knew he was always going to be the one that made my heart mad or merry. I knew he was always going to be that fire that I will gladly be consumed in. I thought of how many troubles we have been together and the years we have spent apart. I can't believe this whole dumb idea came from me. I heard a car horn from outside my apartment as I worked to the window to go see who it was. The driver came down from the car and I recognized him as one of Damian's drivers. He was the same man that drove me t
Erica's POV With just two days to the wedding, I was starting to grow cold feet over the decisions I made weeks ago. I had gone home to drop Alex with my parents and decided to spend some time with them. Cassandra has been acting up and I seriously wish that she doesn't show up for the wedding, that she should stick with the original plan. It would break my heart to see Damian be separated from me again. "Hey pumpkin" dad called from where he was seated to get my attention. "Yes dad" I answered rolling my eyes. I wonder why he still calls me pumpkin, someone needs to tell him, I am a grown-ass woman now. "Have you seen this?" He asked pointing to the magazine he had been reading to me, I went closer to him to see what he was trying to show me. On getting there, I discovered it was the picture of Cassandra and Damian Photoshop together. I felt sad, Cassandra looked happy in the picture, what if she decides to go ahea
Erica POV It's been two weeks since I resumed at the head office, working here has been a lot of fun, and If anything, I did not see my happy ending coming so soon, especially not in those days I was struggling between school, and baby, and work. It was a tough road, but I'm glad I finally found my happiness. I sat in my new office, going through some documents that has been placed on my table. The head office is different from my previous office, this one was larger and well equipped. The environment is nice and very comfortable to work in. My office is on the ninth floor, and I have just a handful of others here with me. I was told the tenth floor is for the CEO only and that no one is allowed in unless, of course, he authorizes it. My office is spacious and beautiful. I have a fridge that has different drinks and snacks, a comfortable space where I can take a nap, and a beautiful view from outside my window. I also have access to an official car that would be given to me anyti
Cassandra's POV After the show, we sat down, counting our money backstage. the business has been very slow lately because people that come to the club these days hardly spend as they should. Big spenders do not come to locally owned clubs for their own safety sake, as there have been reports of extortion, robbing, and drugs being slipped into the customer's drink. So they rather go to big clubhouses, where they are assured of security and safety precautions. "What's up with you and Damian?" Sophia asked, after some time of watching me arrange my money. "Nothing much, he has found his girl and making plans to discard me soon," I said in a sad tone. "So after all these years, he still loves and wants her," Sophia said, a lot of envy is evidence in her tune. I have been friends with Sophia for close to five years now. We first met when she came as an escort with another Mafia Don that was killed by Gabriel. He then took possession of her and made her his whore. She told me of how
Erica's POV "So what is going to happen now?" I asked after a long time of silence. Cassandra was sitting close to me, while Damian stood at the far end of the sitting room. We have been deliberating on how to handle the marriage issue between Damian and Cassandra. The press has gotten wind of it, and it was slowly becoming the talk of the town. I just sat down there feeling bad and guilty, because I somehow feel this was my fault. I mean, if I had just accepted Damian the first time we met, all these troubles won't be happening. "I'm so sorry guys, I did not know how this got out so fast," Cassandra said, sounding genuinely sorry, from her tone of voice. "It's alright Cassandra," Damian said as he walks towards us. "I should be the one saying sorry, I should have just told him it was a rumor when he called me, I am so confused, this is why I hate bringing press into my personal life, they have a way of escalating things," Damian
Damian's POV "What is wrong with you? Are you trying to give my girl a heart attack?" I said, to Cassandra who started laughing hysterically. "You should see your face," Cassandra said referring to Erica, who seem lost in what was happening around her. "What's going on?" Erica asked still looking confused. "It was all a setup," I said looking at her puzzled face. "I don't understand," Erica said. "Well your baby daddy figured out, you were too proud to admit that you loved him so he used me to try to get to you," Cassandra said amidst laughter. Flashed back scenes. Night after Erica left Damian's house Damian's POV.