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
Mia’s POV “I can’t believe you get to work a real job." Pollen smiled broadly, and I feared her cheeks might hurt. “What are you talking about? I’ve had real jobs,” I said under my breath while smiling at myself. She was right. I have never really worked with an actual organization. I was either filling in for someone who isn’t around or working as a babysitter for some lower-class families. I later stopped that and relied solely on Nathan, whom I used to live with. After the abuse started, I had to move out. To survive, I sold wigs online. Even that crashed after some time. I was left with no choice but to sell some of the jewelry my late mother left me, and that was how I was able to get my current apartment and some money for maintenance until I got another job. “Do you think this outfit is okay for a first day?” I held a low-cut bodycon gown with long sleeves. “Ummm, isn’t that too much?” Pollen’s face scrunched up. “How about this?” I picked a flared gown with a deep b
Mia’s POV When he made that rude comment, the girl from the interview sniggered. Not wanting to be pushed into saying or doing what I will later regret, I walked out of the kitchen to the serving area. “So what do I do, Miss—?” “Elsie. My name is Elsie,” she said without an expression of any sort on a smooth and clear face. I should get along with this one no matter what; she definitely knows a lot about skin care. “Elsie. Got it,” I nodded. “Just wipe the plates clean and arrange them over there." She points at a place outside the counter. "Okay,” I kept my bag on a table that was empty and made to get the plates. “Aren’t you going to wear an apron?” She asked. “No need. I’m comfortable this way,” I smiled warmly at her. “It’s not about you. It’s the company’s rule,” she stated. “Really?” “Yes “Okay. Where can I get one?” “Give me a moment.” Elsie went into another room, which I presumed was the store, and came back with a black apron that had the compa
Mia’s POV “I’d rather be locked up than to stay in that house 24/7, knowing fully well that he’ll come for me again,” I said when I saw how much Alex meant everything he said. He froze when I said that, a reaction I knew was bound to happen. When I asked him to stay the night after Nathan’s second attack, he refused, but when I mentioned something similar to what I just said, he instantly gave in. “Please let me work for just three months. I will be going to Air Stewardess school by then. And I will be out of your life and your company for good.” I pleaded with my sky blue almond eyes, trying hard to pour water. “Fine, I'll give you a chance at the job. But you need to understand that you owe me big time. You lied to get the job, and I shouldn't be giving you this chance. But I am, so you better make the most out of this and not give me any reason to regret my decision." “Thank you!” I was so excited that I forgot myself and made to hug him. “Keep your hands to yourself!” He jump
Pollen’s POV When Mia brought up the idea of going out for dinner I didn’t hesitate to jump on it. My mind has been foggy lately, and the stress from being at home 24/7 for the past few days has turned my mind into a total mess.For me not to lose my sanity I was going to go to the dinner. Maybe that even will help me get over the reoccurring feeling of sadness and loneliness ever since Raymond kicked me out. Since he doesn’t believe me, I might as well just live with it and try to be happy, for the sake of our baby even though he adamantly said he isn’t the father.We got to the fine dining and my eyes widened in shock. As I walked through the neatly organized tables and chairs, my head spun around to be sure we would be capable of footing the bills. I was the type who believed that the fancier a place looks the costlier their services, even though it’s not always that way.When we finally took our seat at the a table covered with fine linens, I gazed around my environment, again
Pollen’s POVRaymond slammed me hard against the wall and tightened his grip on my wrist. His eyes burned with inexplicable hatred even though they were as still as water.“You are hurting me” I continued to struggle.When he saw that the gap between us was giving me room to move and fight for my freedom he closed it by pressing himself against me.I was automatically defeated when he did that single act. All the fears I had earlier vanished and I was gasping for air instead. His scent, an invigorating mix of sandalwood and mint, filled my nostrils. It was so strong that I couldn’t bring myself to think straight.That was how I rested there on the wall, ravishing the feeling of having his hard toned body pressing against mine. My breath came in short ragged successions, but I didn’t care. I wanted to be with him in that position for as long as possible.While his eyes held a seething rage and sheer hatred, mine were soft and clouded with passion for him. I got lost in my head and
Laura’s POV“What are you doing?”“Giving you what you want, of course.”My body arose like a flour kneaded with yeast, my nipples erected and ready to burst out of the white crop top I was wearing.“Not here, please,” I said in a whisper that sounded more like a moan.“Shhhh!” He placed a ding on my lips. It was the first time his bare skin was touching mine. I never imagined his finger barely touching my lips would send such electrifying waves of desire through my entire body.“I will have you wherever I want and whichever way I want." His hoarse voice ordered, “Now, take that top off.”Without questioning a single word he said, I yanked my top over my head. My boobs fell out with a bounce and pointed directly at him.“Now close your eyes and touch yourself; nothing will turn me on more than seeing you play with yourself.”Like a fool, I shut my eyes and touched myself while he stared and watched. I didn’t realise how satisfying having him watch me felt until I experienced it. It w
Laura’s POV“What are you doing?”“Giving you what you want, of course.”My body arose like a flour kneaded with yeast, my nipples erected and ready to burst out of the white crop top I was wearing.“Not here, please,” I said in a whisper that sounded more like a moan.“Shhhh!” He placed a ding on my lips. It was the first time his bare skin was touching mine. I never imagined his finger barely touching my lips would send such electrifying waves of desire through my entire body.“I will have you wherever I want and whichever way I want." His hoarse voice ordered, “Now, take that top off.”Without questioning a single word he said, I yanked my top over my head. My boobs fell out with a bounce and pointed directly at him.“Now close your eyes and touch yourself; nothing will turn me on more than seeing you play with yourself.”Like a fool, I shut my eyes and touched myself while he stared and watched. I didn’t realise how satisfying having him watch me felt until I experienced it. It w
Laura’s POVThe girl I went to sit next to welcomed me whole heartedly, unlike when they will purposely put their bags on empty seats just to avoid being next to me.“Thank you” I muttered politely and turned my attention to the lecturer who immediately looked away like he was caught stealing.The entire class was unable to focus since everyone was whispering about things that were obviously about my new look. I couldn’t only hear them, I could feel their eyes on every part of me.Chase. Where was he? Why wasn’t he in class? Is he even in school? It will be a shame if he doesn’t see me in this dress.The class eventually came to an end and everyone started talking aloud.“Oh my God, who would have thought she is this pretty” A girl started.“I know right” the second girl cooed.“We should go and say hi”“Should we?” When I heard that I spring up abruptly and turned to face the entire class, but came face to face with Queen.“A swine will mistake itself for royalty because it was fo
Laura’s POVChase.His name is Chase.I mean the guy I saw in a class room fucking another girl whom I badly wish I could trade places with.Ever since I saw that incident I haven’t been myself, I had masturbated twice the number of times I usually do, just over the weekend. To make matters worse, it was with no one but Chase. And because of the perverted things I had done with him in my mind, I even feel embarrassed at the thought of bumping into him, even though that was nearly impossible. As I walked through the hallway to my locker that morning, all eyes were on me. If I hadn’t done something else like terminating the air with the fart spray trapped in my locker I would have sworn that someone caught me touching myself while Chase and Amelia, as I got to know was her name after so much digging, had sex. But from the way they held they noses whilst whispering and sniggering, I knew it was the fart spray incident.I exhaled deeply and paused for a second before punching in my new
Laura’s POVIt was a Thursday, two days after Queen had purposely drenched me with tea. I was having a phonology class so I stopped by my locker to get the books I would be needing.I punched in the passcode to my locker and it gave me access. I opened the little space where I keep my stuff only to be hit and nearly killed by a pungent smell that nearly sent me to the afterlife.My face scrunched up and I hurriedly used the hen of the big black hoodies I was putting to protect my nose.“Did she just fart?” A student in the hallway asked.It was only then that I was brought back to my surroundings.I spun to look at the person who spoke with frantic eyes, hoping they’ll believe whatever I was going to say.“No, I didn’t. Someone must have trapped fart spray in my locker” I tried to explain.“You think we are stupid don’t you?” Another student asked, her hands covered her nose and her mouth.“Ewwww” More than half of the crowd that had gathered said in a sync.“I swear it’s not me” I w
Laura’s POV“You definitely did, I can’t recall giving you money for such exquisite things” “Well, Pollen did”“When? Why? That selfish girl can never do anything good for another person”“Then maybe we’ve judged her wrongly all this while, because she gave me twenty grand”“Twenty what?!”“Mum, I’ll fill you in when I return. That’s if I don’t sleep over at Mia’s”“You have to come back tonight. I need to hear everything” She persisted.“Okay Mum”I rushed out of the house as I had only thirty minutes left. Since I no longer use buses, I should be in school before my class starts.The cab guy who has been waiting for a while now was staring at the door when I came out. I walked dismantled the fleet of concrete staircases that spread to pavement where the driver has been waiting.“I’m sorry for keeping you. How much will that cost?”“Seventy-eight bucks, waiting fee inclusive” he said.“Here’s hundred” I gave an additional twenty two dollars.“Thank you” He received it with a smile.
Laura’s POVFor some days now I have staring at my phone, waiting anxiously for Mark’s call.The day he took my number at the bar, he had called my phone right there. That means I got his own number that day too, something that felt too good to be true. But Mark hasn’t called me as he promised, and it scared me at first. I was even tempted to initiate a call, but that would have automatically switched my position with his. It would have turned me from the Prize to the chaser, a situation Shera Seven always warned girls about.“Is everything okay?” My mother asked, her eyes straining hard on a laptop screen.“Yes. Why did you ask?”“You seem distracted”“Well—” My iPhone dinged and I hurriedly sat up when I saw who it was.It was a message from Mark. A big smile appeared on my face. I started to punch on my keypads instantly, but paused mid-way. I locked my phone and kept it away from me.Responding immediately depicts desperation and beautiful women shouldn’t be desperate.“Laura?”
Mia’s POV I clocked in late that morning. My eyes were groggy and my hair still looked messy even after combing it like every other day. “Hello Elsie. Amanda and James” I waved at them absentmindedly as I walked to the empty chair in a corner. I plunged myself in it and sighed. “You are late. Kilan was here to look for you” Amanda who spoke abruptly just Elsie was about to say something. “He did?” I tilted my head to look at her with my sleep depraved eyes. Apart from the cleaning I had been assigned to do for two weeks, which I have been doing for only three days, I haven’t been able to sleep properly. The pains from bending and scrubbing for three days straight has left me aching and groaning in the little sleep I manage to get every night. “He wants you to clean after the chefs in the kitchen instead. He said the employees on the floors you cleaned are complaining of how you suck at cleaning. They’ve been having reactions ever since” That was absurd, I know I might not be t
Natasha’s POV When I left Raymond in a fit of rage, I went to my room to cool off. How could he tell me not to address mere servants the way I want? It felt like he was choosing someone else over me again, even after doing everything I could to get rid of the pauper. I paced the space in my room to organize my thought, but there were just too many things running through my mind which I can’t overlook. Like the pauper for instance, even though she was no longer in his sight he still find ways to think of her. Now he wants to use their failed contract as an excuse to keep in touch with her. But I wasn’t going to let that happen. I will cut every string binding them together, even if it meant paying the compensation money for her. I brought out my phone and scrolled through it for her stupid number. I pressed ‘call’ and it started to ring. She didn’t pick immediately, when she did she refused to say a word. “Hello” I went first. “Hello? What do you want from me?” “Who is it?” I h