She didn't expect Nick to argue with her or go against her. Whatever she was doing, it was for his sake – for his own advantage.
Alice could not help but smile where she sat, she was loving everything that was happening. She had known that grandma Nadia would work in her favour and that is the reason she loved the old woman so much."Calm down grandma, I don't mean it that way. I would never disobey you grandma and you know it." Nick sighed despondently."Then, you have to fire your secretary and replace her with another person that wouldn't give Alice problems in yo
CHAPTER 6"Your best wasn't enough miss Miller. You know what? I'm fed up with your incompetency, you're fired!" Nick spat out the words at her. Lia placed her hands akimbo and laughed. "What are you talking about Nick? I've worked for you as long as I can remember and now you want to fire me? What do exactly sir Nick?" Amelia was asked.She found it really unbelievable to have heard what her boss had just said."You don't question whatever my decisions are and I'm the boss here and I make decisions." Nick yelled at her.It hurt inside of him because he didn't mean to yell at her or make her feel bad. This was all Alice's fault and he it made him really vexed."Really boss? After working my ass every single day?" Lia felt like she was going to break down in tears any moment. "You should take every of your stuffs and leave this company as soon as possible. I will send you this month's salary. Have a ni
CHAPTER 7Suddenly, she couldn't feel the rain on her body anymore. She looked up and found an umbrella over her head and when she turned around, she was surprised by whom she saw that actually protected her from getting drenched by the rain. A cute and handsome man was holding an umbrella over Lia's head.Lia was surprised because she doesn't know the man and she didn't understand why he was helping her when she was sure he didn't know her too."Hi, I'm Tyrian. I was just coming out from the shopping mall just by the road side when I saw you standing under the rain all by yourself. So, I decided to come help you, hope you don't mind?" The guy told her, clearing the questions she had in her mind."Oh! That is so kind of you Tyrian. I don't mind at all," Lia smiled at Tyrian."Why are you standing under the rain?" Tyrian asked with a worried look. "Well,
CHAPTER 8"So what are you doing with this brown carton?" Tyrian asked as they hit the road. The atmosphere in the car was quiet and awkward as neither of them said anything or tried to even start a conversation.Lia blinked her eyes twice and shrugged. "Well, I just got fired from the company I used to work." Lia replied, clutching on the carton closely to her chest. Tyrian chuckled softly at her behaviour. "Oh! So sorry about that." He said with a small smile."It's fine. Thank you for your concern but I'll be fine." Lia said.And the rest of the ride was quiet."Thanks for the ride Tyrian, I'm really grateful." Lia smiled at Tyrian as he pulled in, in front of her apartment. "You're welcome miss." Tyrian smiled at her. Lia opened the door of the car and alighted from it."Miss? You didn't tell me your name." Tyrian called out as Lia made to go into her apartment. "Uh...
CHAPTER 9Nick got to the clubhouse and it was buzzing with life. Everywhere was bright because of the different colors of light that were hung outside. The loud music was almost ear deafening but it sounded really nice. Nick slipped his both hands inside his pair of trousers pockets, he exhaled deeply before walking into the bar.The bar was filled with people – young boys, girls and adults. Some of them were dancing to the music playing in the background while some were seated in a table talking and drinking. He walked over to where the bartender stood and ordered for his drink. "Tequila please." He told the barman. The barman nodded his head and walked away.As Nick drank alone like he was frustrated, he caught a glimpse of three girls that looked very familiar. He didn't want to think that he was actually seeing the right thing. He rubbed his eyes to make sure it wasn't the alcohol t
CHAPTER 10"Wait Lia, you mean Nick your boss fired you without any good reason?" Shantelle was almost yelling in anger. After dinner, both sisters sat at the balcony of their apartment, talking about how their day went. Lia literally tells Shantelle everything that happens at her work place as they are very close and Shantelle in turn, tells her sister everything too."Exactly! I don't know exactly what I did for him to have just fired me after all my dedicated hardwork and years I put in that company. He knows I won't get a job pretty soon and that's what is more painful." Lia sighed and gazed up at the dark sky. Shantelle moved closer to her on the bench they both sat and placed her hands on Lia's."You don't have to worry too much Lia. Nick is a dick to have fired a competent person like you, I know how much you work hard every day just to make sure everything's good in the office. And you know one thin
CHAPTER 11"Have you been ignoring me Shantelle?" Derek asked with a mischievous grin, he was one of the school's bully and he was a very wealthy kid too.His parents held a very huge position in the school's affairs and they made one of the highest donations to the school, that was one of the reasons Derek was proud, a jerk and a bully.He could do anything and get away with it.Shantelle raised her head from the book she was reading and gazed up at the person in front of him. She scoffed and rolled her eyes."Don't you dare roll your eyes at me! And i asked you a question!" Derek snapped angrily at her and banged her desk loudly.Shantelle sighed softly and took her gaze back to the book on her desk. Derek grew red in anger as he felt insulted that Shantelle was ignoring him, making him look like a fool.Everybody suddenly turned toward their directi
CHAPTER 12"You're just as clumsy as you look bitch!" Nick yelled angrily at his new secretary.She had mistakenly dropped the mug of coffee on the floor and the mug shattered while some of the coffee spilled on Nick and her. She was practically shivering in fear as Nick glared so hard at her."I am sorry boss Nick, I didn't mean for any of it to happen. Please do not fire me." The lady sobbed pathetically."That was exactly what I was going to say bitch! You're fired. Don't you ever show your ugly self here again!" Nick snapped angrily at her.The lady immediately went on her knees and started pleading with Nick. Nick ignored her and punched some number on the landline on his desk and few seconds later, two guards walked in."Take her away." Nick said and went back to sit down on his swivel chair.The lady got up and wiped her tears. "Yo
CHAPTER 13"Nick?" She called in surprise. Nick walked up to meet her and before she could say anything again, Nick captured her lips in his hungrily.Lia was confused at first but she gave in and kissed Nick back.They both kissed and sucked each other's lips as if their lives depended on it. The kids was so intense and longing.Nick literally sucked in Lia's breath as he kissed her senselessly. Their breathings could be heard as they tried to fight for dominance.Just turn, a heavy thunder roared and without warning, a heavy downpour started. That was when Nick and Lia both pulled away from the kiss, Lia did not know when she pulled Nick into her apartment."Uh...I'm sorry, I wasn't thinking." Lia quickly apologized after she noticed she was holding Nick's wrist for too long.Nick did not say anything but just stared at he
CHAPTER 64"Don't you think you two should get married?" Grandma Nadia asked and darted her eyes from Lia to Nick."Huh?" Nick gasped."Isn't too early to talk about marriage? We just got back together." Nick shrugged. ""Yes grandma, Nick is right." Lia smiled. But she wasn't happy. She thought Nick would have been happy to talk about marriage and agree that he would propose soon but instead, he said what she didn't want."Alright, I'll respect your decision. You can take your time. Come on now, let's go to the dinning room," Grandma Nadia said and started towards the dinning room.Lia and Nick looked at each other and trailed behind grandma Nadia.*************"Why didn't you run away mom? You know, Louis was abusing you too much but you still stayed in the marriage, why mom?" Shan asked softly.They were sitting in the balcony enjoying the cool evening breeze. Joan sighed and closed her eyes then, opened it and stared at Shantelle."Well, I was always guarded. The whole house was
CHAPTER 63"Wait, you're pregnant Lia? For who?" He asked.Lia bit her lip and stared at the window, nervous to look at Nick. "Yes I'm pregnant and the child is for my boyfriend." Lia replied."That's not true Lia, I don't believe you. You've been away for just three months and you already have a boyfriend and you're already pregnant for him?" Nick asked. It was as if he was out of his mind.He couldn't believe that Lia was carrying another man's child."So? I chose to move on quickly, is it my fault?" Lia yelled at him."Why haven't I seen your boyfriend here in the hospital? Call him now let me talk to him!" Nick half yelled. He doesn't want to believe that he had already loosed her."Fine! You're right. I don't have a boyfriend and I'm pregnant for you! What we had three months ago resulted into pregnancy. There, are you happy now?"***********"Why won't you come with me Lia? I don't want anything to happen to you and my child. I don't want to loose you a second time. You heard wh
CHAPTER 62Lia was on her way to work and she needed to walk to the bus stop. She was lost in thought thinking about Nick and how he was faring.She wondered if he ever looked for her and tried to reach her. Did he miss her? Did he find another woman?She had so many questions in her mind and she wished she had answers to them. She was so lost in thought that she didn't see a car coming from the other side and before she could come back to her senses, the car was already close by and the driver was struggling to maneuver his way not to hit her but he failed and he hit her.She felt dizzy and passed out."Lia?" Nick was shocked to see the woman he has been looking for, for the past three months. Was this where she came to hide?He carried her up and took her into the car. "Look for the nearest hospital and drive there." Nick ordered sharply.**********Lia opened her eyes slowly and groaned lightly. She looked around and noticed a drip was fixed in her hand and she realized that she wa
CHAPTER 61"Who's she Lia?" Shan asked as she darted her eyes from Lia to Joan who was almost in tears.Lia gave Joan the look not to say anything."I'm your... I'm your mother," Joan said the truth anyway."What! What did you just say?" Shantelle asked in shock. It took her time to find her tongue and say something as she was in shock. Or maybe she had not heard her correctly.Lia was so vexed that she didn't hide it, she glared angrily at Joan."Just leave!" Lia snapped and gestured towards the door. She was suddenly feeling light headed and dizzy."Please just give me a chance and I promise not to ever disturb you again. Just hear me out please. I'm not asking to be part of your lives or to accept me back as your mother, I just want to explain how things really were." Joan rushed her words.Her children just stood there staring at her."If what she said about being our mother is trur Lia, then please give her a chance to explain herself because I want an explanation too. To have gr
CHAPTER 60"What's on my schedule today?" Nick asked his new secretary. Mario, the new secretary adjusted his glasses properly and swiped through the tablet in his hand. "Uhm...well sir, you have a dinner party to attend by Kayley, the De casino owner by 6pm." Mario replied.Nick sighed and glared at Mario. If it was Lia, she wouldn't be reading from her tablet as she had all his schedules memorized off hand."I told you that you should learn how to memorize my schedules and not read them from the tablet. You need to be more serious and efficient." Nick stated harshly."I'm sorry sir, I'm really sorry. I'll try my best to memorize tomorrow's schedule and tell you off hand tomorrow." Mario promised with a bow."Get the car ready, I'll be leaving soon," Nick said and took his gaze back to his screen. "Okay sir." Mario responded and left.Nick took in a deep breath and placed his back on the chair and swirled gently on his swivel chair. His mind went to Lia and all the good times they s
CHAPTER 59"Keep your apology to yourself jerk! I don't need it." Jubilee spat out and stood up. She took the cup of coffee on the table and poured it on his face. Then, she took her handbag and left. Jones was stunned as he watched Jubilee walk out on him. Everybody in the cafe turned to look at him and murmured amongst themselves.He wiped his face and stood up. Did he actually think Jubilee was gonna forgive him this easily after hurting her physically, mentally and emotionally?**********In less than two weeks, Lia finally got a job at a company but it wasn't that big compared to Nick's own but the pay was good too.The work wasn't stressful as she was the personal assistant of the director in the company. They made wears in the company.She closed earlier than Nick's company too. Lia smacked her head lightly when she noticed she was comparing everything with Nick.This past three weeks had been hell for her. She missed Nick so much that she craved so much for his touch too. She
CHAPTER 58"You son of a bitch!" Nick yelled as he yanked Jones by the collar and punched him on his face. Before Jones could even say something or gain his balance, Nick threw him another punch and another.Jones punched Nick too and Nick let go of him. "What is it man? You just barge into my house and throw punches at me?" Jones asked angrily. His nose and lips were bleeding—he had a broken nose and lips. He went into the bathroom and took out a row of tissue and stuck them in his nose to avoid the bleeding.He wiped the blood away from his lips and started out of his room. "Let's talk in the sitting room." He turned to look at Nick when he noticed that Nick was still standing."You're really pretending like you don't know why I'm here? Really?" Nick asked angrily. He was controlling himself so hard not to punch Jones again."How am I supposed to know? We didn't have a fight or an argument. I didn't do anything wrong to you, did I?" Jones asked with a slight scoff."You did somethi
CHAPTER 57Nick sighed despondently and handed the phone back to Clara. "I guess she doesn't want to talk to you." Clara stated politely.She couldn't understand what was going on between her best friend and her boss. "Yeah, I guess so. It was obvious." Nick scoffed and walked away. He got to his office and arranged his things and then, left the office. He was done with work so, he was headed home."Get me a new secretary, a male one," Nick said to his P.A, his eyes not leaving the system."Okay sir, I'll bring the eligible ones for you to interview." His P.A replied politely. "No need for that, I'm too busy for that. Just do it yourself and make sure the guy is good and can handle all the works perfectly." Nick replied."Okay boss, I'll do as you have said. I'll take my leave now." The P.A bowed lightly and walked out of the office.Only the noise of typing keyboard could be heard in Nick's office. He was very focused as he typed and flipped the papers on his table.He had decided to
CHAPTER 56Joan had settled down fully in her neighbourhood and some of her neighbours visited and offered her and her children cookies to welcome them.She was grateful for their kindness and thoughtfulness. She also went job hunting but it wasn't easy for her.She had enough money to spend even if she didn't work but she still needed to keep herself busy and not stay idle.Her daughter, Olivia had given her an idea to open a cafè and Joan thought it was a good idea, it was better to own her own business since there was money.But she decided to put in into consideration and also think about other profitable business that she would still be able to have enough time for her children.It's been a week since she moved in and her life had been going on smoothly.Earlier that morning, she had seen a neighbour moving it next door to her. She didn't get to see the face of the person but she knew it was a young girl and she also noticed that they were two.She made brownies later that evenin