"Oh finally June you are making your special trio, egg bacon, and toast," Layla said as she got down the stairs sniffing the aroma of the food June was preparing "I always say you have a pretty good nose Layla" June laughed and lata dropped her school bag on the floor and then she took her seat at the dining table."I know that but it still feels nice to be complemented anyways."She said and June nodded before putting fried eggs on a plate alongside the bacon. She picked up the hot bread from the toast and dropped it in front of Layla."Dig in baby," June said and Layla licked her lips and didn't waste much time before she started to eat her breakfast. June served herself a small portion of food and she sat at the table too as she began to eat while she watched Layla with a smile. "We haven't done this in a while right?" She asked Layla suddenly referring to the fact that they were having breakfast together and Layla nodded."Yes, mum got sick and you have work," Layla said and Jun
Michael entered his office with his secretary who was carrying a file in one hand and a cup of coffee in another hand. He took his seat and then removed his tie and tossed it on the table. "How do you think it went?" He asked and his secretary smiled at him before she handed him the cup of coffee she was holding."You never disappoint Mr. Stahom, in my opinion, it went well and they were all amazed, even your brother," She said and Michael nodded as he drank from the coffee. The hotness made him feel at ease, this coffee was just what he needed, alongside June's meal. He didn't get the chance to eat before leaving the house this morning because of Angel. That made him remember the issue with Angel, he wondered if June successfully made Angel go to school, He would make sure to call her and ask about it later when he is settled down. "Is any other thing bothering you Mr. Stahom, you look lost" She asked "I'm fine, I was just thinking about some other things. Thank you for today, yo
As soon as her mum fell asleep, June covered her with the blanket and kissed her forehead. She hoped that her mother would stop being so negative and just focus on getting better soon. She didn't know what she would do without her mother in her life. June sighed and left the room for doctor Rachel's office. She wanted to know how her mother was responding to treatment before she would leave for her house. When she got to doctor Rachael's office, she knocked on the door and waited for a reply."Come in" June entered the room and she pushed away the frown on her face and replaced it with a smile. She wanted to hear good news, frowning would only jinx the chances of good news. "June, I was just thinking about you. You haven't been coming to the hospital" doctor Rachael beamed as she saw June. "I'm sorry, I have been so busy with work but I will try to visit more often now," June said and the Doctor nodded before she beckoned her to sit.June took her seat and then doctor Rachael rushe
"What the hell happened with the files!" Michael yelled at his secretary. His fist hit the table in anger. "I'm sorry sir, I don't know what happened. I saved them last night only to come back today and not find it" She said with a shaky voice. "You know how important those files are to me. I cannot lose them, how about the backup then, tell me you backed them up then" Michael said and she nodded in affirmation."I backed them up on my laptop but I can't seem to find the file I put the documents, sir," She said"You don't have a choice, find that before tomorrow or you are fired" Michael lashed out and left the office in anger. He couldn't stop thinking about those documents, even if there were just the blueprints of the plan and not the original, it was still as important as the original file. He knew he was harsh on her, but he had to because she didn't do well this time and her mistake would cost them the outcome of the meeting. He knew that she was a competent woman who did her
"You can finish up and then go home, I will be heading home now since it's quite late," Michael said to his secretary who was currently backing some files up. Thankfully for them, they found the backup on her laptop and so they began work and were almost done. Michael picked his briefcase from the table. "Yes sir, I will finish this up. Have a good night's rest" She said with a smile and Michael nodded and left the office. He checked the time on his wristwatch and he saw that it was 10 at night, he was late today and he hoped that June would have gone home. He said goodbyes to the security as he drove out of the business parking lot into the road and headed home. When he got home, he checked his phone to see a lot of missed calls, all from June, fuck she must have called him because he was running late. Michael got into the house and the first thing he noticed was June and Angel on the sofa, both of them sleeping soundly. June was laying down while angel lay down on her chest, the
June got down from the car, She picked up the important file that Michael forgot at home and then she turned to John in a hurry."Do you know the way to his office?" He asked and June nodded in refusal. "I don't actually but I will just ask around. It shouldn't be too difficult to find since he owns the company" She said "I will park the car in a better place then," John told her and she nodded. "I will be back soon," She said and closed the door. John droved away and June left for the company. She stood in front of the tall building and wondered if she did the right thing by coming to Michael's office without informing him about it but the deed was already done. She was already there and there was no turning back now. She rushed into the lobby and the number of people moving around almost made her nauseous. They were so many people talking and walking and just when she was thinking that the building was big, the interior was even much bigger than outside the building itself. Sh
Michael did the dishes that Friday afternoon while June cleared the sink and cleaned the kitchen, She cleared the plates from the dining table after they had lunch that afternoon when Michael suddenly offered to help her with the chores. She was bothered but accepted his help since she had something to tell him. Angel was watching television in the living room. "June""Michael," They said at the same time. June turned to look at Michael who was also staring at her and then she smiled at him."What did you want to say to me?" Michael asked "I have been meaning to ask you something. My younger sister challenged me days ago saying I love your daughter more than I love her because I haven't been able to spend time with her since I got this job" June started"I told you to take the day off when you want to June," He said."I know, it's not about taking the day off. I want to take Angel and Layla out with me somewhere. I want them to get to know each other" June said "Then that's not a p
June followed Michael to get cotton candies for the girls, Layla was sitting down with Angel in the car, and they were waiting for them to come back with the candies. "Don't you think they hit it off quickly and became friends?" Michael said and June nodded."My sister surprised me, she usually doesn't listen to talks about princesses, I only said it to make her shut up but it turns out I don't know some things about her after all," June said "What can I get you?" The man behind the cotton candy stall asked with a smile. "I don't know what flavor Angel would like but for sure she can eat the same thing Layla wants," June said to Michael and he nodded in agreement"We will take two of the strawberry flavored and a big bowl of popcorn," Michael said "What do we need the popcorn for?" June asked in confusion."You don't expect us to chew on nothing all day right, we have to eat too June," Michael said and she nodded. They took their orders and paid for them. June took the cotton can
Michael was with Frank when he got the call from his brothers, Frank tried to calm him down and tell him that he can figure a way out but Michael wasn't ready to listen to him. Immediately Michael called his lawyer. "Mr Stahom, I have prepared the papers for the lawsuit, I will be ready when you are ready" He said "That's not the issue, I need you to draft up all the documents of the entire company in thirty minutes and then send it to me, I will sign it" Michael said "What do you mean by that Mr Stahom, what do you need the entire papers of the company for?" The lawyer asked "I don't have the time to answer your questions so please just do as I say and let me have it. I will be with you in an hour to sign them" Michael said and hung up on him. "Michael, you can still think this through, this is your company we are talking about here, something that you spent all your years trying to build Michael, you can't give it all up in an hour. calm down Michael, we can still figure somet
The girls got ready for school the next day and Michael got down the stairs, they didn't know that he was around the day before. "Daddy" Angel yelled and she got down and ran to hug him, Michael hugged her back "Darling, how are you doing?" Michael asked "I'm fine daddy, when did you come home?" Angel asked"I arrived last night baby and you were sleeping then," Michael said and she nodded. "Mr. Stahom, how was your trip?" Layla asked "It was fine Layla, I did what I wanted to do thanks for asking. I hope you girls didn't disturb June too much while I was away?" Michael asked "Not at all, I made Angel behave too," Layla said and Michael grinned. "Daddy we baked, we watched movies, had ice creams, and slept with June in your bedroom every night, I love it but I just missed you so much daddy," Angel said "I know baby and I missed you so much, that's why I came back to see you. but you have to go to school now so I will see you when you get back" Michael said and she nodded"Okay,
Michael got into his hotel room after leaving the meeting and he laid down on his bed feeling extra tired from the days work, he spent the whole day talking to so many men because of the new business. He hadn't told anyone that he was opening up another branch, he didn't even tell June yet because he wanted it to be a surprise. But when he got home, since this trip was successful and the business would soon be set up, he would bring it up and tell her all about it. He had spoken to Angel because June said she missed him and he missed her a lot too, after tonight, he planned on taking the first flight home to surprise them. He was looking forward to their reactions when he would get home. He removed his next tie and stared at the ceiling when his phone began to ring again. It was June, he thought as he stared at the screen, he smiled to himself and picked up the phone ready to tease her. "I thought you didn't miss me, then why are you calling me June?" Michael asked with a smirk "Mi
June was in the kitchen making dinner while her sister and Angel are playing in the living room. She put the food in the oven when Angel ran into the kitchen and then walked her to her with a frown. "June" She called in a silent voice and it was at that moment that June knew that the little girl was feeling down. "What's wrong Angel, aren't you playing with Layla anymore? Or are you hungry because I'm making dessert right now and dinner is almost done" June said and she nodded in refusal? "Where is daddy June, when is he going to come back?" Angel asked with a frown. June dropped the spoon she was holding and then took off the apron around her waist and hugged Angel. "Do you miss your daddy?" June asked and Angel nodded her head in agreement. "I'm sorry honey, it's been days since you saw him. Michael must also miss you, he was in a meeting when I called him earlier this morning" June said "Can I call daddy now, I want to talk to him June, I miss him?" Angel said and June smiled
Michael bent down, his lips against her cheek, brushing it lightly, and still, that light touch sent shivers through her nerves, shivers that made her whole body tremble. He brushed his mouth against the hollow of her temple and then his lips were on hers again. June stood on her toes and reached up as she pulled him down to her, He kissed her gently, carefully, but it wasn’t the gentleness she wanted, not now, not after all this time, and she knotted her fists in his shirt, pulling him harder against her body. He groaned softly, low in his throat, and then his arms circled her waist, gathering her against him, still kissing. His lips tasted like honey. They stopped to catch their breath.He smashed his lips on hers again. she tasted so sweet and he could smell her perfume from how close they were. Slowly, he lifted her from the ground and carried her to the counter so she would sit before he spread her legs open. "Wait in the kitchen?" she asked with her eyes open wide. "I don't
Michael had finally calmed down from his paranoia so the girls are allowed back to school after two weeks, He found out about a last-minute trip to New Orleans so he was going to leave with his secretary. He couldn't ask June to go with him because he knew that she had to watch the kids. "I would have asked you to go with me but I know you wouldn't agree to go with me because of the kids," Michael said as he tossed his clothes on the bed. "I asked you to fold them" June complained and then folded them for him before she placed them into his box neatly. "I have you to do it for me," He said and she rolled her eyes at him. "I know, I want to follow you too, get time to ourselves, time away from the girls but I can't leave them at the same time because of how things are now, the cops haven't caught the other men who tried to kidnap Layla or the actual person who gave the orders so we have to be careful," June said and he nodded. "I know that baby, and if it weren't for the fact that
That evening, Michael watched as June baked a cake with her sister and Angel in the kitchen. "Stop standing there, at least make yourself useful even if you can't bake Michael," June said and he frowned. "I'm fine with just watching you bake for the kids from this place June so ignore me and keep doing what you are doing," Michael said "I'm done, I just have to put the slices in a plate for the kids and then I will be with you," June said and Michael nodded. When Angel saw that June had finished baking, Layla was washing the pans in the sink while June cut the cake into big slices, Angel rushed over to where her dad was standing and then beckoned for him to bend down."You want to tell daddy something?" Michael asked and she nodded. He bent down and then she grabbed his hair "Daddy, I just want to tell you that June is a great mummy to me" Angel whispered in his ear and Michael beamed with joy. He was overwhelmed with so many emotions at that moment and was glad that Angel thinks
For the next two days, Michael refused to let the kids go into the compound to play because he was scared that anything would happen to them. They went to work with the bodyguards, some guarded the house and the kids followed two other with Shawn as the driver since he was someone Michael trusted them with. He was worried that anyone might try to kidnap someone again, it might not be Layla this time but it might be Angel or even June and he couldn't take any risks, they were all important to him and they each had the roles to play in his life.Michael didn't go to work today, he wanted to work from home because he had some calls to answer and he wanted to do it at his study, the kids were currently back from school and were eating while June was upstairs in the bedroom doing her leftover work from the office. "I can't find them, I thought I asked you to name the folder under Frank's name or didn't I?" Michael asked his secretary on call"I must have misplaced it with Mr. Collins's f
Michael's phone began to ring again and they ignored the call thinking it was the head of the IRS department that might be calling. But June couldn't focus on any other thing the way the phone was ringing so she picked up the call for Michael. "Good afternoon, Mr. Stahom isn't in a position to receive a call now, you can leave me a message to give to him or call him again in the next one hour," June said politely "I'm sorry ma'am but it's important, can you tell him that the chief of police would like to speak to him, concerning the case with the attempted kidnap from yesterday?" The man said and as June heard him mention attempted kidnap, her heart began to race and immediately she understood that it had to do with Layla. "Hello, are you still there ma'am?" The man asked disturbing her thoughts and she remembered she was on a call before. "I will tell him, please hold on," June said and then she placed the call on hold before turning to Michael."Michael" June called and he looke