Pollen’s POV I arrived at the mansion at exactly 2:30 pm. The water fountain that used to give an extra touch of elegance to the gigantic building had been drained and wrapped with fountain covers.I was covered in a warm cream sweater and black leather pants. With every step I took towards the main entrance, snowflakes shattered with gentle crunch, like stepping on delicate eggshells.I tried the passcode I knew, and the door gave me access.In the living room, Raymond was drinking from a squared glass; he was dressed in black pants and black long-sleeved shirts neatly tucked in. He was slouched over the table with one of his hands holding the glass of whisky while the other hung out lazily.“Hi. You wanted to see me,” I mumbled.When he didn’t utter a word, I etched closer.“Are you alright?” I asked.In response to everything I had said, Raymond threw the glass at me, it swung past just above my shoulder and smashed against the wall. I screamed in terror, my head spinning and my
Mark’s POV“Emilia, I should be going home today,” I called out to her from where I was sprawled in the sitting room watching TV.“Why are you leaving so soon? It hasn’t even been up to a week since you came around.” Emilia came out of the kitchen and handed me a glass of detoxification smoothie.“You seem to forget I have a company to run.”“Anyone who doesn’t know of your cousin will think you are ladened with the whole responsibility of running the company.”“Really? Is that what you have to say?” I stared at her thick body in a sexy, lacy, transparent nightdress. The neck was a v-cut that revealed most of her bouncy boobs, while the lacy flared bottom made the black thong she was wearing underneath visible.“Thank you,” I murmured as my eyes feasted on her sumptuous body at the same time, trying to drink from the glass of smoothie.Just when the glass touched my lips, she took it from me and kept it on the small table by the side.She climbs on top of me, her eyes looking into m
Pollen’s POV When the cab pulled up at Mia’s place, I paid the fare and brought out my belongings. They were too many to carry, so I called Mia over the phone to come help me.Mia rushed out of the building with Laura trailing behind. As soon as I saw Laura I adjusted my sleeves. The thought of her finding out I had nearly been strangled to death gave me a pang of embarrassment, and I could understand what Mia meant earlier.“Are you okay?” Mia paused in her tracks when she saw me.Laura, on the other hand, took the bag I was carrying in my hand without a word.“I’m okay,” I nodded, but it was obvious that I wasn't, no matter how much I tried to conceal it.They carried all my luggage to the house, and Laura made me hot chocolate when we got inside.“Thank you,” I mumbled as my hands hurriedly wrapped around the hot mug for warmth.I saw Mia signal to Laura to go inside the bedroom.“Are you alright?” Mia squatted in front of me.“I—” The tears I have been battling not to she rolled
Mia’s POVBy the time I got back to my apartment, it was almost midnight. “Thank you,” I said to the cab guy and brought out my keys as I walked to the entrance of my apartment.I inserted the key and turned it to the right twice. The door came open, and I went in. It was pitch dark inside. I could not recall turning off the light as we left the house in a hurry; the only thing we could grab were our phones, which Laura had to run back in to get.My hands rummaged through the wall in search of the switch. I turned the light on, and the sight that greeted me left me petrified.Nathan was sitting right there in my living room, with his back resting against the sofa and arms spread out comfortably.“How did you get in here?” I asked with one of my hands clutching my chest to help my heartbeat subside.“I came to see you since you blocked me everywhere. Despite pleading with you to talk to me.”“I don’t want to talk to you! Don’t you get it? We are done, Nathan. Done!” I emphasized.“But
Mia’s POVAs soon as my ride stopped in front of the tall building called Savvy StyleCo, a new fashion store that was fast growing and in need of more workers, I flung my bag over my shoulder and walked to the door.I came to work at the cafeteria since I didn’t have any high qualifications to apply for a serious role.I trudge through the mighty hall of the building with awe. Scanning the high walls, the few people who moved about brusquely with a sense of urgency, and the opulence their elegant attires gave the environment in general.“It will be cool to work here,” I murmured to myself as I turned to look around one more time.I was slightly late already, even though I didn’t apply any make-up just to make it on time.Just when I was done taking in the serene atmosphere, I turned to face where I was headed,but I bumped into a big frame that did nothing to catch my fall, and I was crushed to the ground, followed by a searing sensation when a downpour of hot beverages landed on my
Pollen’s POV Just like Laura promised, she came to the hospital immediately after her presentation.I was discharged, but that was after persistent complaints from me.We returned to Mia’s place together.Not long after we got home, Mia pulled in as well.“You guys are back” She said with a big grin, “I was going to quickly change and join you at the hospital”“I would have died if I had stayed there one more minute” I said.“How was the interview?”“Perfect! I got the job”Laura and I exchanged glances.“I know right. It was a miracle” Mia plunged into the sofa just beside me.There was a knock on the door and Mia shook to her core.“Is everything okay? Why do you look so scared” I inquired.Laura got up to get the door, but Mia stopped her.“Laura wait” She called.When Laura did as Mia asked, Mia ran to the kitchen area and grabbed a knife.“You can open the door now”Laura who didn’t understand what was happening went to the to ask who it was.“Who is it?”“It’s Eric. I’m here to
Raymond’s POVIt was the early hours of a Tuesday morning, with the crisp and cold air blowing in all directions. Ken parked in front of the edifice, and I got off.Adjusting the beige overcoat I was wearing on a deep blue suit and dress boot, I strode into the building.My eyes were focused on where I was headed—the conference room, where about 22 board members were waiting for me.I pushed the thick double doors of the hall, and the men and a woman sitting around the polished oval table spun in my direction.Amy, who looked like she had been receiving an earful for allegedly not notifying me about the meeting in time, scurried to place my office iPad and other required items on the empty stair reserved for me.“I apologize for showing up late. I was tending to something crucial,” I explained while taking my seat.“Something more crucial than the diminishing stock price of the company?” Lorde Anderson, a man in his late 30s, attacked.All I had to do to shut him up was stare at him f
Raymond’s POV It was the early hours of a Tuesday morning, with the crisp and cold air blowing in all directions. Ken parked in front of the edifice, and I got off. Adjusting the beige overcoat I was wearing on a deep blue suit and dress boot, I strode into the building. My eyes were focused on where I was headed—the conference room, where about 22 board members were waiting for me. I pushed the thick double doors of the hall, and the men and a woman sitting around the polished oval table spun in my direction. Amy, who looked like she had been receiving an earful for allegedly not notifying me about the meeting in time, scurried to place my office iPad and other required items on the empty stair reserved for me. “I apologize for showing up late. I was tending to something crucial,” I explained while taking my seat. “Something more crucial than the diminishing stock price of the company?” Lorde Anderson, a man in his late 30s, attacked. All I had to do to shut him up was