King had suggested that Andre took a different and faster route, and since it was still early hours of the morning, they were able to leave upper east side Manhattan and got to Williamsburg— Brooklyn— in about fourth minutes. They were currently on the street leading to Oliver’s house. Andre had gone in an unsuspecting speed, but was still careful since Laura was with them in the car. King has sat with her st the back. Luckily for her, she was able to fall asleep on him.He was more than relieved.Before they left, he had called Brian and briefed him of the unfortunate happenings. And also to inform him that he wouldn’t he in the office that day. He also called to inform Maddie and Dave. As expected, Dave had a problem with Laura accompany him. But Laura wouldn’t hear any of it.The plan was to get to the house, check on his mum and follow up with the current situation, then strategize with Greg on how to end the ‘Allen problem’ once and for all. It’s obvious that being in a correct
“Mum, Starry meet my girlfriend.” King nervously introduced his mother and his grandfather to Laura as they entered the hospital room where she was admitted. Your girlfriend ??? Laura exclaimed inwardly. “Your girlfriend?” This time around it was the doctor shooting him a quizzical look. “I never knew you had a girlfriend. In fact you never mentioned.” Dr Narcos cheerily added. Laura’s whole head was spiraling out of control. This cannot be happening. Not with everyone here! He’s going to find out she was pregnant. laura thought. Few hours ago she was rushed into the hospital after she collapsed in his house, the doctor was about speaking to them as it seemed like there was a problem when King’s Mother and Grandad walked in. Apparently they were to come visit him that morning but since he called to say he was at the hospital for an emergency, they decided to meet him at the hospital instead. She hurriedly turned to look at her Uncle sitting by the side of her bed with a scow
“I’m getting rid of it.” Laura I announced as tears ran down her cheek. “We’ve been going over this for two hours Lu. Two whole hours!. Why won’t you just calm yourself down.” Her uncle exclaimed. “And the McGorritth I’ve known is responsible. He’s probably just having a hard time taking it all in.” He added in a bid to convince. Right. The onus is on you to defend him? laura scoffed internally. “Oh please! everyone knows about his promiscuous lifestyle. I can’t afford to complicate my life any further. I cannot have this child. I won’t. I don’t care what any of you have to say.” She protested. Ever since they got back from the hospital the previous day, Laura had been arguing upon getting rid of the pregnancy. All what her Uncle— Dave, her Friend— Lucia and her cousin Maddie were saying weren’t helping. “Lucia, say something. Talk to her. She’ll listen to you.” Exhausted from the whole back and forth Dave pleaded. “I honestly don’t understand why she is so adamant. Isn’t he the
RECAP FROM TWO WEEKS AGO… “The 30th of this month would make it the second year I’ve been working as your house keeper sir. Long story short, I wish to ask for an increase in my salary.” Taking a deep breath. She Paused, said a little prayer and continued “with due respect I’ll also love to remind you for the umpteenth time, my name is Laura and not Miss Cotton. Sir.” Laura didn’t mind the stares as she walked off to the bus station— these Washington heights folks never mind their business— still practicing the salary increment pitch she hoped to deliver to her boss first thing that morning. With the sheet of paper in her left hand and her bag hanging over her right shoulder, she had been going over the pitch for the last fifteen minutes. Silently praying she doesn’t miss the M2 bus and this goddamn! sweat doesn’t ruin her shirt. What if he isn’t in a good mood today? Laura frowned at the thought. Not like she was scared of him— at least that’s what she chose to let her 23 year
“Did you say something?” He rested his two hands on his hips as he turned fully to face Laura. “Miss cotton? Did you say something” he asked again, this time much more demanding. Fiddling with her shirt, looking everywhere but at him hoping she was the only one hearing her heart pound this hard—this shit better not rip out. She tried coming up with a decent excuse but he beat her to it. “I believe you said nothing.” he stated, matter of factly. Daring her to say otherwise. He smells nice too. Damn! Laura thought. She nodded in agreement. Briefly meeting his gaze before angling her head to look at the secretary who was now dialing something on her phone and struggling to get into her dress. Still mumbling incoherent words, Stephanie glanced at Laura with a bemused look as she headed for the door. Ready to drop a whole trailer load of bullshit before Mr. McGorritth stopped her. “The door. Stephanie.” He seethed through clenched teeth. “Fine. I’m leaving. But don’t call me. I pr
You know what they say about practice makes perfect. Well, Laura had been standing in front of her dresser with just her yellow lace pant and bra going over her salary increment pitch again. “Okay the 10th time is the charm” she breathed out—that’s what you said ten minutes ago going over the third time. Knock knock. Knock— “lu ohhh I’m sorry…” Throwing her hands in the air “Dad!! You need to knock. And even at that. You need to wait for the magic word!” “I’m sorry miss. I was just checking to see if you were ready. I’m making coffee and pancakes, would you like to have any before leaving?” Trying to stifle his laugh he called out to her again. “Laura?” “Yes. Yes dad. I’ll be down in five.” Few minutes later she was sitting on the kitchen stool stuffing her mouth with the pancakes. Every morning she either had a rough start or an eventful one. But thanks to her old man and Maddie who still tried to get her motivated for the day. “So you were saying?” Downing her last
Lucia and her two kids have been struggling to make it through life daily. With Estelle as her eldest child who just turned fourteen last month, her little boy Chris would be turning 9 before the year ends. It’s been three years since Laura took a liking to Lucia’s family, doing everything possible to help and sustain them. Lucia is a single mum juggling different jobs as she try’s to fend for herself and the kids. These days she draws and paints from time to time, and whenever Laura goes to see them she picks up on drawing too with Lucia. Estelle also draws really well and just last year she was to go for an art competition when she got diagnosed with a heart condition. She has a hole in her heart. “I’m outside Lucia, are you in the hospital building?” “Yes. I just stepped out to get something for us to eat. Did you come with the pies?” Asked Lucia. “I told Estelle you were coming and she’s been talking my ear off” sounding excited. “Let me find your ward first.” Laura ended the
The thing with being extremely wealthy is that everyone wants to have something to say about you. It seems as if their two cents matter —well public opinion does matter in the grand scheme of things— but this generation has made it an unwritten rule to always have their eyes on the rich. It’s an obsession people these days use in order to get through their shitty lives. An evasive obsession. Art of escapism? “Mum did you call me this morning because of the loads of nonsense these tabloids have to say about me?” King spoke with a glint of unbelief in his voice. There’s a lot of smoke in the air and every where seemed to be in a frenzied state right now. Thank goodness his building is not a affected, just the back of his office and he’s trying to join in salvaging the situation. Yet! his mother chooses this moment??. Cutting her short as she tried reasoning with him “I really don’t have time to do this with you ma, you are very much aware fire from the next building found its way t
King had suggested that Andre took a different and faster route, and since it was still early hours of the morning, they were able to leave upper east side Manhattan and got to Williamsburg— Brooklyn— in about fourth minutes. They were currently on the street leading to Oliver’s house. Andre had gone in an unsuspecting speed, but was still careful since Laura was with them in the car. King has sat with her st the back. Luckily for her, she was able to fall asleep on him.He was more than relieved.Before they left, he had called Brian and briefed him of the unfortunate happenings. And also to inform him that he wouldn’t he in the office that day. He also called to inform Maddie and Dave. As expected, Dave had a problem with Laura accompany him. But Laura wouldn’t hear any of it.The plan was to get to the house, check on his mum and follow up with the current situation, then strategize with Greg on how to end the ‘Allen problem’ once and for all. It’s obvious that being in a correct
Lovers falling asleep on each other remains top tier romance— king thought to himself as he stared down at his beautiful baby girl. It was about 4:45am, just fifteen minutes left for King to wake up and officially begin his day. He woke up by 5am regularly, being the busy man that he was he couldn’t afford to joke with his carefully scheduled timing. Laura had been tossing uncomfortably on the bed, throughout the night, she barely slept— They barely slept— King had wanted to wait till morning so they could go to the hospital, but Laura declined saying she was just feeling weird for the time been. King did not buy that. He still had the intentions of taking her to the hospital. “Babe? Laura? Are you okay?” King shook her a little, holding her in his arms. “Yh.. I just.. I think the room is really hot. Babe can you lay in bed longer? I won’t be able to sleep once I’m not on you.” Laura whined. The room wasn’t hot. King was cold and was practically freezing! This was the sam
Laura has dreamt of this moment severalTimes. Reminiscing on their sexual encounter in his office. She wanted him more than anything right now.And the baby? Oouuuuu, it brings more spice to the touch.She steeled herself, ready to gamble. All or nothing.“Why are you touching me like this Mr McGorrith?” She giggled.King’s fingers found a spot between her thighs and kept rubbing lightly. “Tell me about your day baby.” “I.. I ermm.” She stifled her moan“Breath baby. Breathe.”“Can we leave the talking for later?” She whispered into him. Causing King to raise a questioning eyebrow.Then she got up from his lap, laughing like a teenager and pushed some paperwork aside on his desk and sat down, spreading her legs so her could see right up between her thighs.King’s mouth gaped open as he stared up her skirt, but he didn’t say anything or move away.‘‘I miss you,’’ she said, her voice still husky, still yearning for the orgasm she’d been denied the previous night. ‘We can make this qui
Laura had left Dr. Liam’s office feeling more disturbed than she was when she walked in.Were they probably friends? Or it happened that she was just a patient?She checked the time and saw it was few minutes before 4pm.“You’re leaving already Miss McGorrith?” Nurse Vicky who was at the front desk, had called out.“Ohhh hi nurse Vick. Yes, I’m done with Dr. Liam for the day. Everything is alright. Our little beanie is doing just fine.” Laura replied politely.“Good need for today. It was so good seeing you again.. I’ve missed your cookies you know..” nurse Vicky joked.Laura laughed at her statement. Of course—she thought.Nurse Vicky was among her favorite nurses. They were ‘clinical friends’ as Dr. Liam always referred to them.Speaking of Dr. Liam, Laura suddenly felt the need to confide in Nurse Vicky about Stacey. She might probably know something.“Thanks Vicky.. uhmmm please can I ask you something.?”“Yes. Go on? Anything the matter?” The nurse serious expression matched
“Mrs McGorrith, would you like for us to stop at the cafe before heading to St. Clement’s hospital?” The new driver—David— asked softly as Laura settled st the hack of the car.“Oh..erhhh no not at all. And we aren’t going to Dr. Manuel today. Please take me to see Dr. Liam.” Laura replied with courtesy.The young British man who was about 27 years of age was always so polite with her. He never spoke unnecessarily or made unethical comments. Laura felt comfortable around him. She was sure King had given him an earful of warnings.David drove out of the mansion, tuning the radio toan old country music station. Getting to the hospital, Laura checked her watch and saw it was already past 2pm. And she knew Dr. Liam would soon step out for his lunch break. She hoped he was still in.“Hello. Dr. Liam around? I’m here to see him.” Laura politely asked the nurse on the front desk in a rush.“Hi Miss Ferguson! So nice to see you again. Yes yes Dr. Kentucky is in but I think there’s someone wi
Laura was in the toilet urinating when she heard her phone ringing. This was the third time the person was calling already. But Laura couldn’t rush out because of how she would have to be careful with her baby bump. She made a mental note to call the person once she got out.These days she consumed more water and was frequenting the toilet often. Either to urinate or to throw up. But she was glad her constant dizziness and weakness had stopped. Ever since she changed her drugs.After the court marriage, Laura and King had become inseparable. It was just a week. She loved the feeling. I meannnShe knew she was his fiancé. He called her his wife often. But it being official was another ball game entirely. King never failed to use the title on her. He loved it just as much. She had even changed her socials to ‘Mrs McGorrith’ many people who shamed her when they had gotten engaged began to praise her and hush over her.But there were still others who dragged her by her nipples. Many were
Karl's gaze lingered on Chase for a brief moment. "Remember, our alliance relies on mutual benefit. Don't forget your loyalty lies with me. Babe." Chase mind swirled uneasily. He didn’t want to get in Karl’s bad side and he also didn’t want King to suspect anything from the call so he decided to send an ‘I’m busy at the moment’ message and then put the phone on silent.Chase was about drop turning off the phone when Brian’s call came in.Where they on to him now or what?! “Who is that?” Karl asked.“Who else? The puppy ducking Brian! I can’t even stand him.” Chase replied before turning off his phone. His anger was beginning to boil over again.“I can understand King’s hate but why Brian?!” Karl inquired with a contorted look.“He's always been the favorite. Brian's always sucking up to him." Chase bellowed our his reply. His eyes blazing with jealousy.“Really? You're still hung up on that boy over the fact that King confides in him more?" Chase's jaw clenched. Refusing to let his
The news about King’s decision to bring in Laura to the company has spread like wild fire in just two days. Almost everyone in the company were ecstatic to hear about it. Brian was the happiest in fact. He loved that his best friend—King— was now a responsible family man. The board members were still finalizing the decision. King didn’t just want to invite Laura into the building so she could be aware of her new position. He wanted to make it a surprise. Brian was on the same page as him. But when Chase was asked about his opinion he couldn’t mask his disgust.King knew Chase had always been a double sword human. But right now? He was beginning to relate with him with caution. He had his eyes on him. He also had Detective Marshal on him.The two people who were livid and went bunkers on the news were Karl and Chase. They hated that King could make such a bold step and among that, other investigations and decisions that put both men at risk.Karl's car pulled into a secluded alley, t
Andre had been watching King from the moment they left the office.“Sir, do you think Maddie hadn’t spilled over to Laura yet? You know how close those two are.” Andre spoke with a light laugh as he pulled the car to park in front of the cafe.“We were able to pull off the gender reveal surprise. I’m sure we can do this too. I can’t wait to start calling her my wife every minute.” King responded, arranging his tie and smoothing his hair as he prepared to step out of the vehicle.“And after today you better start referring to Laura as Mrs. McGorrith or I’m going to have you fired and jailed. Infact I’m going to start threatening everyone who doesn’t refer to her as Mrs. McGorrith.” King added with a smirk.“Including Dave?!” Andre gasped with a loud laugh.“Yes! Including Dave.” King got out of the car laughing in unison.He had already informed few family members and friends to come stand as witness st the court. The plan was for Maddie to leave the cafe earlier before he arrived with