Sophie wiped off the tears in my eyes but they just kept falling. "I'm sorry Lorenzo. Please don't do this." I whimpered.I hauled myself up from the floor and wobbly walked to the door. I knew there was no need to knock cause I wouldn't get a response as I slowly twisted the doorknob and entered. I saw him gazing out through the crystal-clear glass window. Lorenzo knew he was not alone as he felt her presence behind him. He was still trying to subside the burning anger and deceit he was passing through. He couldn't understand why she'd do such a thing to him. Why she'd been lying to him just to see his brother? But what he was very sure of was that.. he couldn't stay to listen to her excuses."Enzo, please believe me, I'd never betray you for another man. I love...," Lorenzo cut her off."Enough!! Enough of your lies Sophie! I can't believe I opened up my heart for you. I can't believe I trusted you just enough for you to stab me in the back with my own brother. How could you hide s
Lorenzo reached the company. He came out of his car and entered the building. He ignored all the workers who bowed and greeted him as he walked straight to the elevator. On reaching his floor, he saw his secretary running towards him. "Good morning, sir. They're already waiting in the hall." She said softly. Lorenzo nodded and handed her his briefcase. He turned and twisted the doorknob, he exhaled before walking inside.He saw the three of them and was surprised to see his father too. He bowed to them and shook hands with his father. "Son. Have you been drinking? You're hurt." Webster asked, staring at his knuckles.Lorenzo yanked his hand away. "It will heal." He said and took his special seat. He could read the visible anger in their faces and knew the reason behind it. He stood up instantly."Good morning everyone. I'm really sorry for coming against the agreed time. Something came up but... Please, let's proceed." He said and sat down.Thurlow stood up and gazed at Webster. "Mr.
Lorenzo was on his way back home when he got a phone call from Lincoln. He picked it."Hello, my man." He said."Hi, cobber. I dropped by your house but you weren't around. I was worried about yesterday." Lincoln said."Yeah, I heard. It's working hours so I went to work. I'm on my way back now. A lot has happened but I think I'm fine now." Lorenzo said, recalling what he'd just done as a smile crept up his face."I'm with Rohan at our usual hangout. Can you meet up with us? It's been a while." He asked."That's okay. I will do a reverse. I will be right there in no time." Lorenzo said and ended the call. "You heard me talking... right? Do a U-turn here." He said to the driver. The man nodded and did as he was instructed. Lorenzo gazed out through the side mirror. Lorenzo dialled his secretary's number and brought it to his ear."Hello, Ellison.""Hi, sir. Is there anything I can help you with?" she asked nervously through the phone since she saw the mood he was in when he left the
...Lorenzo was the first person to arrive. He came a few minutes before the agreed time. He waited patiently for them on his seat and drew minutes later, the door opened and Deucalion came in.Lorenzo stood up and greeted him before sitting again. Deucalion went to his seat and sat down. "What's this? They've not yet arrived for the meeting?" He asked."Wait a little more, Senator. They'll be here soon." He said. Shortly, Webster entered the hall. He shook hands with the Deucalion before patting his son's shoulder."Welcome, Father," Lorenzo said softly.The door opened and Fraghanan and Thurlow came in. Their eyes went round the hall before falling on Lorenzo. They mumbled to themselves before sitting down. Lorenzo stood up and smoothed down his suit. "Thanks for coming. I have an important announcement to make." He exhaled, continuing. "The progress of this firm is all I've always wanted and because of that, I've come up with the conclusion that l would never hand it over the
...Deucalion and his two bodyguards entered the elevator and pressed the third floor. After minutes, the elevator halted and he came out. He walked to her office and entered, while his guards kept watch. Ellison was surprised to see him at her office as she stood on her heels instantly. She bowed her head in respect. "Good day, sir. Are you here for my boss? Give me a second, let me go and notify him." She said and wanted to walk away."No. I'm here for you." He said.Ellison stopped and turned to him in confusion. "Is there anything I can help you with?" she asked.Deucalion took a step closer to her. "Yes, there is. I have known you for such a long time to know how you got to this level. I'm looking for footage from years ago. Is it in your custody?" He asked.Ellison lowered her head, still perplexed with her situation. She swallowed hard before getting herself to speak. "I don't know what you're talking about sir. I've seen no footage," she said.Deucalion scoffed. "I hate lie
...Ellabelle had just finished bathing Miguel and was putting on his clothes. Miguel had been asking about her mother since he woke up and she'd tried to convince him, she was on her way. She knew her ma'am went out earlier to see her husband but she couldn't tell him. "Miguel, don't worry. I'm sure your mother and father are on their way with your Chocolate candy. If you remain a good boy and don't cry you'll lick the Candy... Okay?"Miguel chuckled and gave her a nod.Just then, she started hearing noises from outside and let go of Miguel. She went to the window to check it out. She saw many men with covered noses as they barged inside the gate. As the guards tried to fight them, they threw the dangerous lachrymator on the ground. Ellabelle saw when all the guards fell on their knees, gasping for air. She was shocked and suddenly crippled at the scene. She turned and ran to Miguel immediately. "Let's go, Miguel." She ran to the room and locked herself. The men barged inside and
SOPHIE. I sat alone in my bedroom, staring out the window into the dark night sky. The room was dimly lit, with only the faint glow of a streetlamp shining through the window, casting a soft light over my face. I sat there for what felt like hours, lost in thought and staring up at the stars. Three days ago, my ex-boyfriend Parker had come to beg for forgiveness, but I couldn't bring myself to forgive him, not after he had cheated on me for the second time. The memory of catching him in the act was still fresh in my mind. I had come home early from work to surprise him, only to find him in bed with another woman. Turns out that he has a wife and a child that I never knew about, and he had been using me. Playing me. The betrayal was devastating, and I knew that our two-year relationship was officially over. I was left to raise our child on my own. Tears threatened to spill over as I thought about my current situation. I was 23 years old, pregnant and alone. The weight of my future
SOPHIE More than a year later….I walked into the production company, my heart heavy with uncertainty. I had been working in the R&B department for the past year, trying to save enough money to relocate to Holland and start a new life for myself and my son, Miguel. I had a special talent for discovering new talents and my boss, Alex, had recently promoted me to a supervisor position.But the time had come for me to leave and I wasn't sure how Alex would take the news. I also had another reason for relocating, to find my father who I had recently found out was alive and not dead like my mother had made me believe all these years.I found Alex sitting at his desk, staring at his computer screen with a frown. He didn't seem to notice me enter, so I waited patiently for him to finish his phone call. As I stood there, I couldn't help but feel a twinge of sadness. Alex had been a good boss to me, always understanding and supportive of my situation.The office was dimly lit, with a few fluor