Vivian's POVNate's face morphed slowly from shock to anger, his voice rising. "Why are you laughing, Vivian? Does this sound like a joke to you?”I wiped tears from my eyes, still chuckling. "Oh, Nate. You really think you have control over me, don't you? You think you can threaten me with my mother's care and I'll just cower?"He clenched his jaw and spat out. "I'm not threatening you, Vivian. I'm telling you the way it is."I laughed again, a cold, mirthless sound. "You're not telling me anything, Nate. You're trying to control me, but it won't work. There's nothing you can do to stop me from leaving, from quitting my job, from living my life the way I want to."He gritted his teeth, trying hard to control himself. "Is that so? Well, we'll see about that."I smiled, a fierce glint in my eye. "Yes, we will. But for now, I'm done with this conversation.”“We're only done when I say we are done.” He bellowed in anger.I gave him a scanty look, my eyes scanning his furious face with a
Vivian's POVI stood frozen, my mind reeling with confusion, as the abrupt command hung in the air.I looked at him, trying to read his expression, but it was unreadable. I glanced around the room, wondering if I had done something wrong, but everyone else seemed just as shocked as I was.For what felt like an eternity, I stood there, unsure of what to do next. But then, just as suddenly as he had stopped me, the CEO spoke up again."Please, continue, Vivian. I apologize for the interruption. I had to rectify an issue and didn't want to miss your presentation."I let out a sigh of relief, my shoulders sagging in gratitude. I nodded, still a bit shaken, and took a deep breath to compose myself.I felt a mix of emotions from what he had said. It was an honor for someone like him to want to earnestly listen to what I want to say, I felt a bit of pressure, and nervousness knowing he expected so much from me.“Thank you, sir," I said, trying to sound confident. "As I was saying..."I pause
Vivian's POVI almost got a whip splash from how fast I turned. I was extremely surprised to see who was standing before me. My eyes scanned the disheveled woman standing at the doorway. She looked worse for wear with her tangled hair and rumpled clothes. The dark rims around her eyes made her look even more miserable. Her eyes were fixed intently on me, making me feel uncomfortable.I hardened my expression, pushing aside the feeling of unease rising up inside me. I didn't want her thinking I was affected by her presence.“Eve.” I said, my voice sounding cool and detached. “What are you doing here?” Why would she suddenly show up unannounced? Moreso, she looked like shit.She stayed silent, observing me with a strange glint in her eyes like she was looking for something, and then she smiled. “You're not exactly in the best shape, are you?” she said, taking a few steps away from the doorway and coming closer, her gaze fixing itself on my knee. She must have noticed how awkwardly I st
Vivian“Hello Vivian, are you alright?” Richard's concerned voice resounded in the car, shunning me into silence. I was hyperventilating. I just cussed loudly at my boss. Did he hear everything? Oh my goodness!“God dammit!” I mouthed silently, bringing the phone away from my ear. “Hello, are you there?” His voice came through the phone again, “Is everything okay?” I groaned inwardly, my face burning. “Uhm yeah, everything is perfect, sir.” I said, stumbling on my words. I could feel my cheeks heating up from how embarrassed I felt. “Such colorful words coming from your mouth Viv, I never imagined.” His voice took on a teasing note as he joked, chuckling.“I'm so sorry. I thought it was someone else.” I apologized, regretting that I said anything when I picked up the call. I should have waited to hear who it was. Richard laughed softly, “No worries, Vivian. It was just a mistake.”I laughed in return, feeling a bit relieved that he didn't take offense to what happened. “How's yo
VivianI walked into the ward, my heart racing with anxiety. The doctor was just leaving, a kind smile on his face."Ah, Vivian, good to see you. I was just discussing your mother's condition with her nurse," he said, exchanging pleasantries.I nodded hurriedly, taking in the information. "Thank you, Doctor. How is she doing?" I asked, hopefully.The doctor's expression turned serious. "She's stable, but still in a coma. However, we've seen some subtle changes in her brain activity that suggest she might be responding to treatment."I felt a wave of gratitude and relief. "That's wonderful news, thank you."The doctor's expression was encouraging. “The tumor we found is shrinking, and we're optimistic about her chances." He continued, "However, we do need to continue her treatment, and that includes regular MRIs to monitor the tumor's progress. Unfortunately, that means we'll need additional funding to cover the costs."I nodded, understanding. "I see. How much will it be?"The doctor
VivianI stood there stunned into silence, not knowing how to respond to his abrupt confession. I admit that I found him attractive and felt at ease with him, but I hadn't wandered as far as catching feelings for him.I looked at him, and I felt a bit guilty for what I was about to do. He was waiting, his eyes looking hopeful. But I had to stop this in its growing stages.“Richard, I...I'm sorry.” I said, the words tumbling out. “I shouldn't have brought up my marriage. It's my problem and I'll manage it.” Richard's eyes were fixed intently on mine with an unreadable expression. He swallowed pensively and nodded in understanding, “There's no need to apologize, Viv. I'm the one who should be sorry.” He said, his voice filled with regret. “I had no right to say what I did. Your marriage is your business and I should respect that.”I exhaled deeply, tears of relief in my eyes. “Thank you, Richard. I appreciate that. Let's just keep this between us, okay? I don't want this to complicat
VivianAs I approached Richard, I felt my cheeks redden, a subtle warmth spreading across my face. He gazed at me with an admiring expression, his eyes sparkling with genuine appreciation."Vivian, you look absolutely stunning tonight," Richard said, his British accent shining through as his voice sounded low and smooth. "Your hair is looking particularly healthy and luscious. I've never seen it shine like that before."I smiled, feeling a flutter in my chest at his kind words. "Thank you, Richard. That's very sweet of you."But he wasn't finished. "And your eyes, Vivian... they're like sapphires sparkling in the light. So bright, so beautiful. You really are a good sight for sore eyes tonight."I laughed out loud, my cheeks growing even hotter. "Richard, you're making me blush, stop teasing me."He chuckled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "But I'm just telling the truth, Vivian. You're a gorgeous woman, inside and out. This dress is perfect on you, accentuating all your lovely cu
VivianI stood there, frozen in shock, as the words cut through the room like a knife. I turned around and my eyes met hers and for a moment, we just stared at each other. It was no one other than the witch, Eve. I was taken aback by her presence, and I couldn't help but wonder what she was doing here. Her stare was filled with a mix of anger and resentment as she continued spewing out her lies."You're a two-timer, Vivian," she spat, her voice venomous. "Playing Richard here for a fool, just like you played your husband, Nate. You're a master manipulator, using people for your own gain."The room fell silent, and I felt embarrassed as I glanced around taking in the expressions of the people in the crowd. I felt my face burn with anger and shame. Why was she lying about me in front of all these people? I tried to speak, but my words caught in my throat.Richard's grip on my arm tightened. It was a silent show of support. "That's enough," he said, his voice firm.But Eve wasn't fini