As she walked into her brother's apartment, Jess unlocked the door. She took a look around the house, which was neat and lovely. She dragged her bags to the room Zed had shown her. It appeared to be clean and comfortable. The walls were turquoise, with white floral designs on them. She closed the door behind her and began unpacking her belongings. This would be the start of a new chapter in her life. She did not close her salon; instead, she delegated management until she finished her studies.Freya was giddy with excitement as her workers moved up and down, making sure everything was in order for her launch. She always had the same giddy feeling when she was launching a new collection. "Is everything set?" Carla, who had just entered the office, was the one she asked. "Yes, boss." She replied curtly. "If there is nothing else to do, send everyone home to rest and prepare for the launch tonight." She gave directions. "Okay, and don't overthink it. Get enough rest. Everything wil
Soraya walked into Zed's coffee shop, amazed at how well he had done for himself. "Ma'am, what can I get you?" The waitress enquired."Can I see your boss?" She asked to remove her sunglasses. "Sure." She told him as she walked into his office that she was going to call him. When Zed saw Soraya, he came to a halt. She was more beautiful than he remembered. "I see you've done well for yourself." She chuckled. "Yes, I have, and it is doing well. I'm about to open another one." He rolled his eyes at her. "By the way, what do you want here?" He was enraged as he remembered what she had done to him."I, er, just came around." She tried to apologize. "What a pitiful excuse for an apology. I have work to do, so please excuse yourself from the office." He said to her as she walked up to him and sat on his lap, her finger on his lips. She leaned in and kissed his lips. As much as he wanted to push her away, he missed her touch and her body. He led her to a room connected to his office.
“Is that the guy you were talking about?" Jess asked Freya, who dragged her out of Zed's shop. "He is the one." She sighed. "Does that mean he's in love with Soraya, that horrible woman?" She was astounded. "Yes, Ma'am." Freya chuckled. "That son of a b*tch!" "How could he fall for such a vile woman?" She screamed angrily. Take a deep breath and relax, Jess. Perhaps he'll realize he's being used soon. Let us just wait." Freya smiled at her friend.“Okay, if you say so." She hugged her. "Would you like to go elsewhere?" Freya enquired. "Of course, let's go." She responded while they were in Freya's car, and she drove away. "Heyya," Nichole said, sitting on Jesse's lap while he played a video game. "What's up?" Jesse asked, his gaze fixed on his game. "I'm bored. Nikki has gone to her boyfriend's house, and Nicolette has gone out with her friends." I don't have nowhere to go or nothing to do. She whined.“I'm also playing a game "Jesse stated rudely. "All right, have some fun.
“I —- Freya." "I came to get some coffee, Zed, so save it." She continued She wasn't prepared to hear his excuses. Soraya was his choice, so be it. It was going to be difficult for her, but she was prepared to face it. She wasn't prepared to throw herself at him by appearing overly desperate. "Freya?" A man in a fancy suit approached her table, where Zed was standing. Freya was perplexed for a moment before recognizing him.“Lucien?" She recalled this as she rose from her chair and hugged him tightly. His hands moved across her back and rested on her waist. She considered yanking his hands off, but decided against it in order to see Zed's reaction. Zed frowned and stormed off to his office. "I hope I didn't bother you guys." Lucien inquired. "Oh, you didn't. Where have you been? It's been a long time since university. She recalled as she motioned for a waiter to take Lucien's order."After school, I moved to France to launch my fashion brand." He smiled. "Wonderful, so what bring
Zed had started to miss Freya. She no longer visited his coffee shop. She either sent Carla or Jess took it to her on her way to class. Her school was close to Freya's office. He grew tired of his sexual relationship with Soraya. They didn't do anything else besides have sex with him, and that was the end of it. He expected her coming to find him to rekindle something within her, but he was mistaken. She just wanted him to make her happy.I can't keep going like this. I need to know where I stand. I need to know whether I'm in love with Soraya or with Freya. I must do so before it is too late. He reflected to himself. "Just stay away from me, Jesse." I trusted you. I thought you'd changed, but you haven't." Nichole addressed him. "I'm so sorry, Nichole. At the time, it was just a spur. I'm not sure what happened to me. Please!" He pleaded.Just once. "You blow it, that's it." She said, smiling at him. "Thank you. "How about I make it up to you?" "Let's go out to dinner tonight,
"I missed hanging out with you," Zed told Carla. "Thank you; I missed having you around. By the way, how are things going at work and with Soraya?" She was curious. "The work is quite good. I don't give a rat's a$$ about Soraya." He stated. Oh, I see you've turned cold on her again. When are you going to see her again? She took a sip of her iced tea. "Never, ever, ever." He added resolutely. "Hahaha, let's see," Carla chuckled. "I know I made a mistake, but I've learned my bitter lesson. I'm never going back to Soraya Wayne." He responded honestly.“"So why did you drag me out here?" She inquired. "When is Freya's birthday?" He asked out of the blue. "It's in two days." She replied. "OK, cool. I want to surprise her, and I need your help." He replied. "You hurt her again Zed, I'm going to kill you," Carla declared. "I'd take that as a yes." He scratched his neck in reply. "So, here's the plan..." He began.~“Can you come to my office now, Ace?" She said it through the buzz
Soraya began to miss Zed, which perplexed her. Why do I miss him? I could find a better man than him. Ugh. This feeling irritates me. She thought to herself as she banged her head on her work desk. Petty things had been reminding him of him ever since he had left. She would call his name from her room from time to time before remembering that he no longer lived with her.“I need to take a break, travel, and see the world. "I might meet someone much better than Zed Velasquez." She smiled to herself as she called to book a flight to the Maldives. "Hello, I'd like to book a flight from New York City to the Maldives," Soraya said. "Ma'am, when do you want to leave for the Maldives?" The woman inquired. "That's two days away, on Thursday." She replied. "First class, right?" She inquired. "Of course, Soraya Wayne doesn't do economy, eww." She added angrily.“Okay, your flight would depart at noon, and your ticket would be delivered shortly. Once again, thank you." She was informed by
“I was right in coming to get you from the office," Zed said as he entered Freya's office. She had an important meeting with some of the top fashionistas from all over coming up, and she was panicking, trying to make sure everything went smoothly. "Just five more Babe—-" Zed cut her off, planting a kiss on her lips and forcing her to respond immediately. "You need to rest and be pampered, love." He stroked her cheek.“ But I have work to do. She exhaled a sigh. "Freya, you've got this. They will adore everything you do." "They already like your collection, so relax and stop beating yourself up." Zed added as he picked up her bag. "Have you finished saving your files?" He inquired, and she nodded affirmatively. "Let's get some sleep." As they walked out, he took her hand in his.~Lex sat at the back of his apartment, reflecting on his mother's death. He had last seen her a few days ago, and now she was gone. She was his only surviving parent and family member. She was his best f
EPILOGUE. Zed: Can you come pick me up at the airport? Zed's text message rang over and over in her head as she drove to the airport. She couldn't describe how she was feeling at the moment. It was a mixed feeling. Her prayers had finally come to pass. All those nights where she cried herself to sleep had come to an end. She finally admitted to the fact that she had fallen head over heels in love with her ex-driver. What were people doing to say? Well, I don't give a rats ass about what people fucking say, She answered herself parking her car. Zed look through the sea of people searching to find Soraya within the pool of people, but there were too many people around so he couldn't find her. Where's she? Soraya moved round in circles searching for Zed but she couldn't him and the worst part of it was that his phone was off. Maybe he went home. He was tired of waiting. she thought to herself walking out clasping her hands over her head. " Excuse me, " a lady tapped her should
" Ma, you're welcome to my abode," Jess said opening the door for her. " Thanks, Jess." She carried her mother's bags into one of the empty master bedrooms in her apartment. Bringing her mother to her home was like fulfilment to her. She was at peace, for the first time in a few weeks. Amelia was done with high school and would be heading to college in a few weeks. She insisted she stayed back at Jamesborough to pack her stuff and hang out with friends before she said goodbye to those she wasn't going to college with. " Nice house you have here sweety," her mom complimented. " Thanks, mom, can I offer you something to eat or drink?" she inquired. " No baby, I'm fine for now. What I would love to do is to have a good bath and rest." " Then, let me leave you to it, I hope you're comfortable though?" she inquired of her. " Yes, dear," Jess stepped out of the room to answer her phone. " Hello?" she
" Hailey Wayne," her name was mentioned as she mounted up the podium. She stood there for a while looking around. She was thankful for her brother and her best friend for their immense support of her dreams." People were against me an aviation school to learn how to become a pilot one day. One may ask why? Well, according to them, my family was rich. I mean super rich so why didn't I work for them instead of following my stupid dreams that would land me nowhere. Ah, how I wish they were seated right here, I would have looked in their faces and said..." Bitch, I made it," she added as everyone chuckled." But to those who supported me, I love you and I am so glad I did not let you down. Youre the best!" she descended the stage and walked towards her seat where Keith and Sunny sat." I love you guys to the moon and back," she whispered to them." We can't love you any less," " Hailey, wait up!" Ansel caught up with them." What's up Ansel?" she rubbed her eyes." I just want a picture
" Slow down there Ansel, I thought you had a girlfriend already so why me?" Hailey lay on her bed listening to her best friend speak. " Yeah, I have--, I ha---, I mean I did have one." " You're fumbling with your words hunny. Do you or do you not have a girlfriend?" she asked again. " Alright, I do okay. But it's you I want." he turned to face her. " You can't have two girlfriends Ansel, let me make this easier for you. I've moved on. No, I am not seeing anyone else at the moment but I don't want to be in a relationship with anyone at the moment. I am so sorry." she apologized. " It's fine, thanks for being honest by the way. I'd see you at graduation day tomorrow," he added leaving her apartment. No more toxic relationships. " Sunny, how may I help you?" she rubbed her eyes. " Be expecting me in a few hours," she said via face time " Are you on a plane?" Hailey sat up. " Of course, I 
" Zed," Soraya knocked on his door. She had been to his office and he wasn't around. He checked the restaurant as well yet he wasn't there. " Hi Ma'am." a young maid opened the door. " Is Zed around?" she inquired of him from her. " I'm sorry but Mr Velasquez travelled for business this morning," she told her. " Oh, thank you," she replied turning on her heels. " Is there anything I could tell him or any information I could get across to him for you?" she asked. " JUST LET I--- " I'm sorry for yelling, I will try getting in touch with him. Thanks for your help," she responded hurrying to her car. But why wasn't he answering her calls? Was he ignoring her? Didn't he want her no more? Those questions run through her mind as she slightly banged her head on the stirring wheel. Her phone rang several times before she answered it. " Mom?" she impatiently called not in
She wore a blue faux-wrap V-neck sequin dress that hugged her figure tightly. Deven had planned a surprise for her that night, and she kept wondering what it was yet he never spoke a word. Val was no better, she pretended not to know anything about Deven taking her out tonight. Those two... I couldn't love them any less. She thought to herself as she picked up her matching clutch, looking into the mirror one last time before descending the staircase. Just as she got to the foot of the staircase, the doorbell rang. Perfect timing. " Come on in," she called as Deven entered. He wore a grey tuxedo, his white shirt wasn't fully buttoned and his toned chest was showing, his hair was parted to the side which made him look incredibly hot that night. In all, he looked charming. " Like what you see?" he broke her out of her self induced trance. " Uhuh..." she nodded slowly as he stretched out his hands to take hers. She ge
Jackie woke up to a tray of food beside her. She sat up shocked at the gesture. No one had done that for her before. Like she even had a man in her life before, pfff. She shyly covered her face as Drew stared at her with a smile on his. How come I didn't ask her out earlier? She looks so beautiful in the morning. Thank goodness I wasn't too late. " Imma go wash my face and brush my teeth...'d be back in a minute," she said getting off the bed and heading to the bathroom. This seems so good to be true. She stood before the mirror brushing her mouth. " Babe breakfast's gonna get cold," Drew called. " Give me a second, please," she replied washing her mouth and face. " Aright," he answered walking towards her window and pulling the curtains apart. Jackie emerged from the bathroom and then sat on her bed. She gently poured the hot water into her cup before dumping her tea bag in it. She opened the other plate as the smell of bacon, sausages and baked beans hit her. They are alon
" Hey, you look stressed out, are you okay?" Sunny asked her boyfriend as he entered the house. " I'm fine...is there any food around here, 'm starving." he walked past her. "Sunny?!" he called startling her. " Is there any food in this house goddam it?!" he raised his voice at her again making her flinch. " Please don't hit me,"she murmured. " Yeah, there's, there's some pasta on fire...let me go check it and serve you your food," she answered shaking as she hurried past him to the kitchen. Her hands were still shaking as she took the food off the fire and dished Keith's food. She set it on the table with a bottle of root beer. Keith stood in front of the kitchen observing his girlfriend. She seemed so scared and was shaking the whole time. I shouldn't have screamed at her. He walked closer to her and put his hands on her waist making her flinch again. " Please, please don't hit me,"
" Oh hey," Freya said spotting Zed. He wore a hoodie and was walking along her street when he met her coming from her morning run. "Freya, it's been a while." he pulled down the hood. His face looked red. "Oh, yes, it has. What's up with you? Why are you looking so unkempt? "Did something happen to your company?" She peppered him with questions."Calm down, nothing happened to the business, it's doing great, in fact, I'm opening one out of town," he replied."That's fantastic news," she said as her phone rang."Hey love," Freya replied in front of Zed.She already moved on? he pondered walking away as Freya talked on the phone. "Sure see you in the evening then." she dropped the call. "So--" she lifted her head up to continue with the conversation with Zed but he was long gone. Where did he go? she shrugged walking towards the mall. Did she move on? I thought we had a thing going on. How come she moved on so fast? he slammed his hands on his steering wheel. Are you fucking kid