Melissa’s POVI've been in this archive room for a week now, and I'm starting to feel archived, dusty, and obsolete myself. The worst part is that this seems like it's going to take longer than I thought. But what can you do? Work is work.I was sighing from boredom when my cell phone rang on the desk, and I smiled seeing the name light up on the screen."My handsome daddy! I've missed you!" I said when I answered."Are you sure you miss me? You never call! Last week I didn't even get a short message from my little girl! That hurts, Mel." My father put on his usual dramatic act."Oh, Dad, I've just been really busy with work.""Is Henry exploiting you?" My father said mockingly. "Or is he the one taking orders from you?""No, Dad, I'm still the one bossing him around!" I smiled. "But he decided to dig up a dinosaur.""What do you mean?""Well, a stone-age company that's going to be a client again, but all the information is on paper, and I'm putting everything into the system. Since it
Samantha’s POVI could hardly believe Henry had the nerve to lie to me so blatantly. I was furious! When Melissa called to tell me how he had set up a punishment for her and played sick to make me feel guilty, I wanted to kill him. But Melissa convinced me to be smart about it.He was going to pay! He came to pick me up after work, and I got into the car completely silent. I would teach him a lesson at home!"Sam, I know you know," he started speaking as if walking on eggshells, but I remained silent. "Sam, talk to me.""At home, Henry!" was all I said.We got home and I rushed upstairs. I took a shower and put on a light blue nightie that was not only short but also see-through, wore a tiny thong, and went to the kitchen while he was showering.I had prepared some juice and dissolved a sexual stimulant pill in his glass that would keep him hard all night long, no matter how many times he came. He was going to learn what it felt like to be in pain.When he came downstairs, I walked tow
Henry’s POVI couldn’t believe what Samantha did to me - she put a sexual stimulant in my juice. I knew something was wrong; I was sweating, my heart was racing, and I had this senseless hard-on for no reason. When she went upstairs, I checked the trash and found the pill packet hidden underneath, poorly concealed. My blood was boiling.But what had really been eating at me was that she was leaving, again! I loved her so much, but I was sick of these games, tired of her stringing me along with this "I haven't forgiven you yet, but almost" routine. Damn it, if she was not going to forgive me, just cut me loose already, stop making a fool out of me!I was truly remorseful, had explained myself a thousand times, apologized millions more, and she was just playing with me. It was hurting me deeply. So I gave her an ultimatum and left the house - I needed to go to the hospital because I wasn't feeling well.I told the doctor I took the medication by accident. He gave me a stomach pump, drain
Samantha’s POVThe situation with Fred was the last straw for all the tension I was feeling. In the last two days, I received flowers from Henry's father, with cards making invitations. I thought this man would leave me alone, but he was still bothering me. I thought it better to ignore it and pretend it wasn't about me. Now with Fred's situation, I would definitely keep quiet about it.Henry and I were face to face for hours, and he didn't even speak to me. I had sent several messages, and he never replied. We were all supposed to stay at Patrick's house - how would that work out?But to my surprise, Henry didn't go to Patrick's house. I kept waiting, but nothing. Weren't we all supposed to be together? Where did this man go?"Samantha?" I felt Rick's hand on my shoulder. I had been staring out the window for hours, sitting in that living room armchair."Oh, hi, Rick. I was distracted.""I noticed. Waiting for Henry?" My eyes welled up at the question. "Want to open up to me? I'm a gr
Henry’s POVI was leaving dinner with a client when I saw Enzo's message on my phone. I hadn't spoken to him in weeks, and I knew Hebe had told him not to call me, so something must have happened. I opened the message and froze when I read:"If you don't want to lose Samantha, come back from your trip now."What the hell was this? I searched for his name in my contacts and called my nephew."Enzo, what does this message mean?" I asked before he could say anything."Good evening, uncle. I'm fine, thanks for asking," Enzo replied with his usual mocking tone."Cut the nonsense and answer me.""I just ran into Aunt Sam at the mall, she's going to watch a comedy movie with some guy named Vincent. I don't know him, but he's good-looking and seems really nice. Oh, and she looks gorgeous!" Enzo gave me the information while also trying to provoke me."Who is this Vincent?""Don't know, that's all she said. Didn't give any other information.""I'm coming home.""Finally!""Thanks, kid!"I hung
Henry’s POVAt the end of the day, when I left the office, Melissa was still quite serious with me. Enzo had promised to help me and said he would ask Samantha out this week. So I went to meet my friends at Giorgio's, a really good restaurant we frequented often, they would give me news about her."Look who's finally home!" Patrick stood up when I arrived. Everyone was already waiting for me."My friends, it's been so long." I greeted everyone, and I was surprised to see Fred there, he wasn't completely well yet. "Fred, it's good to see you, man.""I wouldn't miss your welcome back dinner," he laughed and raised his glass."Good to see you're doing better," I said sincerely."Just going crazy with Melissa. Did you manage to change her mind about quitting?" Fred asked."Of course, I can't live without that crazy girl anymore!" He smiled when he heard me."Good, because she can't live without you either!" Fred joked."Just ask what you want to know, Henry!" Alexander looked at me knowing
Samantha’s POVThe girls got together at Cat's house, but I was so down that I ended up bailing. Of course, they called me repeatedly insisting that I should come, but I made up an excuse about having a terrible headache. I didn't want to upset them, especially Cat who was pregnant and needed peace and positive thoughts.So, I stayed home with a book and a pizza. I had only spent the weekend with my mom and Joaquin, and it was really nice spending time with them, just like it was great seeing Vincent again. And that was exactly what I was thinking about when my phone rang and I answered with a smile."You just can't stay away from me," I said when I picked up."Auntie, my beautiful! I really can't. I like you so much and I miss you," Enzo said in a whiny voice. "Besides, you still owe me that trip to Roadmaster, remember?""The vintage car diner. Haven't you been there yet?" I searched my memory and remembered I had planned to go with him."I was supposed to go with this hottie named S
Manuela’s POV"Flavian, can someone explain to me what kind of show was that? Actually, all of you, care to explain?" I said angrily, wanting to kill them all."Manu, I lost my cool, okay? We're already dealing with Johnson threatening Cat, and then another lunatic shows up? I really lost it!" Flavian tried to justify himself."And you think it's her fault? Seriously, Flavian? What kind of disgusting macho jerk are you?" I was getting more and more upset. "And all of you? This was an ambush in a hostile environment that pressured a woman who's already being victimized by her damn ex-boyfriend, and you still harass her like this?""I didn't say anything," Patrick raised his hands defensively."Exactly, you didn't say anything. You were complicit in this whole mess," I complained. They were all looking at me without saying a word.The elevator opened again and Mariana came out, clearly worried."Can someone tell me why Samantha just resigned? HR just sent me her settlement forecast sched
Samantha’s POVI saw Henry get out of bed, pick up the phone from the floor, and try to speak, but the call had already ended. He came to me and hugged me."Sam, what did you hear?" Henry asked softly."H-he, he laughed." I was trembling and crying."Who, Sam? Do you know who it was?""It was R-Romulus." I looked at him feeling panic tightening my throat."Sam, what did he say?" I noticed the concern in Henry's voice."Nothing. It was like always, the breathing, but then he laughed and I know his laugh. It's Romulus, Henry.""Calm down. I'm going to turn off your phone. Tomorrow I'll tell Flavian about this. Sam, I think we should change your number.""Yeah, you're right, that's better." I agreed, as I didn't want to hear from Romulus anymore."Good, I'll take care of it first thing tomorrow. Now, I'm going to put you to bed and make you some tea."Henry tucked me into bed, covered me, and gave me a kiss on the forehead. When he returned to the bedroom, he brought a tray with tea and b
Samantha’s POV"My goddess, I'm so glad you're here! I've been missing you like crazy," Henry said between kisses."I missed you too!" I nestled into his lap."How was your girls' night?""It was fantastic! We're planning to spend a weekend at Hebe's beach house.""We're going... just you girls or...?""All of us, handsome. I'm not spending the whole weekend away from you.""Hmm, I like that! So, are we getting married this weekend?""It's in a month, Henry.""Alright. But until then, how about we practice for the honeymoon?" Henry traced his nose along my neck. "I'm desperately missing losing myself in you.""Are you reading my mind?" He smiled."Come here, future wife. I'm taking you to bed." He helped me up and looked at Cinnamon. "Buddy, you're staying downstairs tonight." The dog looked at him as if he understood and let out a whimper. The scene made me laugh."I need to take a shower," I said when we reached the bedroom."Ah yes, a shower is an excellent idea." Henry sat me on th
Samantha’s POVThe weekend at my grandmother's house was more than perfect. I wasn't expecting Henry to propose, and he made the most beautiful proposal in the world. I confessed I was never the type of woman who dreamed about marriage, wedding dresses, and all those things, but now that I'm engaged, I was excited and eager."Oh my God, I'm engaged!" I said to myself in the closet, looking at the ring and band on my hand."Yes, Nightingale, we're engaged, and I want to set a date for our wedding." Henry hugged me from behind, making me lean back against his chest as he kissed the top of my head.I was so lost in my thoughts that I hadn't even noticed him coming in. He was ready for work, looking handsome in that charcoal suit that made his emerald green eyes stand out even more. I was so distracted that I was still in my robe."My handsome, how about a month from now?""Too far away," he complained, kissing my neck."I don't want to rush into things like what happened with Catherine. A
Hebe’s POVI would like to know what goes through my brother's mind, because sometimes Henry completely lost focus and went downhill. I gave precise instructions - one dog, just one small dog - then I came back from a wonderful trip and got my kids back with two dogs, and Clara's dog was almost as big as her. I felt like sending both the dogs and the kids back to his house.Of course, he had a ready-made speech when I called him furiously questioning the two dogs. The worst part is that he convinced me - he always did, ever since we were kids it was like that, I did everything he wanted. However, my kids were two little troublemakers and I knew it. They were two little rascals who manipulated their uncle however they wanted, and inevitably, I felt manipulated by extension, because after Henry gave in to their wishes, he made me give in to his own desire to please his niece and nephew.I had no choice but to take the little troublemakers back with two dogs. To my surprise, the small one
Henry’s POVI coordinated with Clara to keep Sam away from the backyard, keeping her busy with knitting alongside her and her grandmother. I asked Enzo to help with the plans I'd made with Pearl and Joaquin for Samantha's surprise. We would set up the dinner table in the backyard, which was full of flowers and beautifully maintained.The hours flew by, and we managed to get everything ready. Pearl told me that when Sam was a child, she used to play a lot in this backyard and always loved it here, so it was perfect for what I wanted to do.I talked with Elenice, since I was in her house, and she became emotional about what I wanted to do. She secretly called me to her room and gave me something very special to add to my surprise. Her gesture touched me deeply.That evening, dinner was served in the backyard. Elenice had two housekeepers who had put great effort into everything, and they were excellent cooks. We had dinner amid lively conversation and laughter. Then, before dessert, I pr
Henry’s POVAfter what happened at the mall with Enzo, I scheduled a meeting with my mother and Hebe. I needed to let them both know about the situation before traveling. Of course, Hebe was furious - she's a lioness mother, and after discovering Reynold's true colors, she didn't want him anywhere near the children.I took the opportunity to tell them about the surprise I was preparing for Samantha. I was anxious and worried. My mother and Hebe tried to calm me down, saying that Sam would love it.The rest of the week flew by, and early Saturday morning, we traveled to Sam's grandmother's house in the countryside, a bit far from our city. Samantha was excited and very animated. We arrived at her grandmother's house at lunchtime. Sam went in like a child, running through the house until she found her grandmother in the kitchen and wrapped her in a long hug."Grandmaaa!" Samantha was overjoyed."Sassy, my dear, I've missed you so much!" The petite lady with gentle eyes hugged Samantha."
Enzo’s POV"Sweetie, are you really going to spend the weekend away from me?" Luna was hugging my waist with a sad face."Baby doll, it's just one weekend. Besides, your parents are taking you to the farm. I'm just going to meet aunt Sam's grandmother and I'll be back quickly," I explained to Luna once again."Oh my god, you two are so mushy!" Ivy made a face at us."That's because we're in love, sis," Luna told her sister."Oh, sure!" Ivy smiled.We were at the mall waiting for aunt Sam and uncle Henry. I invited Luna to come with me since we wouldn't see each other over the weekend, and Ivy tagged along because she wanted to talk to aunt Sam."Ivy, what do you want to talk to aunt Sam about?" I was curious about that."I'm not telling you. I know your big mouth, Enzo!" As if I needed this - my Clara also pointing out my little flaws. "I haven't forgotten that you told my mom about Vincent.""In my defense, I didn't know it was a secret. Besides, your mom just asked if you had met any
Henry’s POVI was extremely stressed out. Samantha had gone through a horrible situation yesterday just because she left the security guard outside the store. Reynold had crossed the line, and I wasn't going to let that slide.I called Flavian, who suggested that Sam should file a complaint, but she was very shaken up, barely slept, and insisted on going to work, making me even more worried.I arrived at the office in a terrible mood. I needed to deal with this thorn in my side that was Reynold. Once again, he dared to lay hands on Samantha, but this wouldn't go unpunished.My thoughts were completely focused on Samantha, and I was already too stressed and worried. I grabbed my jacket and left the office.I reached the garage, and as I approached my car, I couldn't believe the nerve of the person waiting for me. She was wearing an extremely short and vulgar dress."Nicole, get off my car. I'm in a hurry," I said immediately, as I wasn't in the mood to hear anything from this wretched w
Samantha’s POVFor the past week, I was woken up every night in the middle of the night by my phone ringing, and when I answered, no one would say anything on the other end. The only thing I could hear was heavy breathing, as if the person on the other end was panting, and it left me distressed.This was getting on my nerves. I was anxious, nervous, and wasn't sleeping well. I already had horrible dark circles under my eyes and was exhausted."Sam... Sam!" Henry's voice snapped me out of my thoughts."Huh?! What is it, honey?" I sighed."Sam, you need to sleep." Henry was visibly upset. "We should change your phone number.""That's not necessary. This will stop." I didn't want to change the number I'd had for so long."Then start turning off your phone at night. If anyone needs to reach you, they can call me.""That's a good idea. I'll do that. But now, I need to get to work." I stood up as I spoke."Stay home today and rest. I'm sure Alexander won't mind.""Henry, I want to go to work