Victoria Morgan walked into the restaurant where her friends were waiting to have dinner together and quickly spotted them at their usual table.
"Finally. " said Becca, Victoria's best friend who had helped her when she newly relocated eight months ago far away from Nelson. "I'm sorry I am late. " Victoria said as she drew out a seat to join them. "Aren't you always? " Bianca hissed out. Victoria eyed her, she knew Bianca didn't like her much, she wasn't really fond of her either but she was Becca's friend. "I said I am sorry. " Victoria said angrily."It's okay, let's order already I am hungry." Becca cuts in."But Mildred isn't here yet. " Bianca says, "I thought us meeting today is because of the big news she has for us. ""Yes, receiving the news with filled stomach seems better. " Becca scoffed and goes ahead to wave down a waiter."Hello sweethearts, sorry I kept you waiting. " Mildred greets her friends with a peck each on their cheek before taking a seat with them."So what's the big news? " Bianca asked eagerly."Hey, she just got here, could she at least catch her breath. " Becca intervenes.Mildred smiles at her friends, "I love you all so much and I hope it won't be too much asking you girls to be my bridesmaids. " She said as she stuck out her left hand for them to see the diamond ring that sat on one of her fingers. "David asked me to marry him! " she announced gleefully."Wow... " Becca exclaimed as she took Mildred's hand in hers to admire the diamond ring. "It's gorgeous. ""You've to tell us how he proposed and don't miss out any detail. " Bianca said smiling so hard at Mildred, obviously happy for her."Okay, okay... " Mildred agreed lifting her hands up in surrender, "I will narrate everything from the beginning to the end. "Victoria had gone to spend the weekend with him as usual. When she arrived at his place and was greeted with rose petals littered on the floor in the living room. It was a trail so she followed it up to the bedroom then to the bed where the ring sat in a cute little velvet red box."I want you for the rest of my life. " a voice behind her said, making goose bumps appear all over her skin. She turns around and meets the eyes of the man she has spent four years with and was speechless."I want to love you till the world comes to an end. " He added as he gently grabs her by the waist and proceeds to take a seat on the foot of the bed with her still in his embrace sitting safely on his laps. "Do you remember the first time we slept together? " he asked, making her raise an eyebrow in confusion. "Nothing will ever beat that night. That night was were I promised myself that I was never going to lose you. I was already in love with you, but having sex with you just made sure that you we're never leaving my life. "Her chest began rising and descending rapidly, she could feel his erection through his trousers. He traces his nose along her neck before he starts placing soft kisses on her skin. "What do you say my darling? " She blushes as she answers in a gasp, "Yes. "He smiles at her and takes the ring out of the box before wearing it on her finger. "Perfect. " He says and lifts her up in his arms before placing her on the bed. He pulls out his already erect member in his hand and began to stroke it as he stared directly into her eyes. Her anatomy clenched as she quickly stripped down to nothing."Toria? "Slim fingers waved in front of her face, jolting Toria back to the present. Her friends, looked at her with confusion."Toria, are you with us? " Becca asked.Victoria looked at the concern on her friends faces, "Yes of course, why won't I be?"I was talking about my engagement to David but it looks like you were somewhere else a lot more interesting than here. Whoever he is, he must be somebody special. " Mildred said a bit upset."What? No! there's no one. I was with you guys the whole time and heard everything you said. I can't wait to be your bridesmaid. " Victoria added feigning a smile, still finding unbelievable she was thinking about Nelson again.Mildred smiled back then looked at Becca, "You my dear will be my chief bridesmaid.""It will be an honour. " Becca replied smiling as their meal orders arrived.**********************************************************Victoria Morgan hissed in frustration as she returned to the company she worked in, that night. She realized after having dinner with her friends that she had forgotten a document she'll be needing to work with at home during the weekend.As she entered her office, she quickly opened her desk drawer and took the document and headed out almost immediately. On her way out a strange sound gets her attention. She had noticed her boss car still parked at the company's parking lot, so she assumed he was still around, though it was quite strange for him to be, at this hour. He is usually the first to leave. He is the boss after all.But the strange sound Victoria was hearing was more like a female's voice. Curious, Victoria traced the sound to her boss's office. The sound was louder now. It was more like a moan and like she guessed earlier, from a woman.She hesitantly steals a peek through the keyhole of the door to the office and was shocked to her bone marrow. Her colleague ; Kate was straddling their boss.So Kate was having an affair with their married boss. Or was it a one time thing since they were having sex in his office? She thought. But who was she to judge, she has had her own share of office sex despite how much she will love to deny it, but no matter how decent she is, and will want to appear, having dated Nelson Brown made that difficult.Knocking on the door and entering without waiting for a response, Nelson looks breathtaking as always as he appears with a bunch of flowers in his hand."Hi baby. " He's voice was so warm and seductive, and gave Victoria goosebumps on her skin."Hi. " She replies surprised to see him here, in her office.Walking over to meet her, he drops the flowers on her desk, wraps his arms around her and gives her the longest sloppiest kiss ever, which makes them both forget they were in an office and not their bedroom."Thanks for the flowers. " Victoria finally pulls away, smiling sheepishly.He nods and gives her a kiss on the cheek. Bridging the gap she created between them."I was hoping I could steal you for lunch. " He said softly in her ears."Tsk... I have a lot of work to do, I don't think I wi-..." He cuts her off with a kiss on the forehead, then he kissed her nose, her lips were next, she kissed him back and before she knew it he was pushing her against the wall, his hand going to her ass, and immediately a huge smile formed on his lips."You don't have any underwear under this skirt. This lunch will be quick and delicious. " He said with a horny grin."Oh, so when you said lunch, you meant, me? Victoria verified."Any problem? " He asked, sounding a bit offended."Uhm... yeah, we are in my office. " She said with a faint voice, trying not to get him angry."That makes it more thrilling and exciting. " He continues.Victoria plasters a fake smile which quickly fades as she takes a deep breath from the effect of his hand going under her skirt. He presses their bodies together, lifting her skirt up to her waist to get better access to her core. An involuntary moan escapes her mouth as he rubs her core. He smashed their lips together and hungrily bit and sucked on her lips.Abruptly, Nelson pulled back from the kiss and turned her around, bending her over against her desk. Pushing her skirt even further away, he plows into her yearning pool of moisture. Victoria placed her palm flat on the desk as she bit down hard on her lips to stop her from screaming in obvious pleasure.His strokes began to get ragged, he held her waist with firm grip as he began to move faster and harder. Soon they both climaxed, but he didn't let go. He moved slowly, back and forth, his body jerking each time before he removed himself completely.Ring ring ring...Victoria jerks back to reality and quickly silences her phone that was ringing as she ran out of the company before she got caught."Did you hear that? " Kate asked her boss and lover. "Someone was out there. Someone knows about us. " she added with weary in her voice as she pulls out from their love position in fear that they have been caught.Victoria was set aback by the expression on the faces of her friends who had come to take her out that weekend. They had succeeded in cajoling her to leave the work she had brought home and go out with them, and she had took her time to dress up only for them to wear a disappointed look. "What are you wearing? " Bianca asked disgustedly "What's wrong with what I am wearing? " Victoria asked confused. Becca shook her head in disapproval. "No way! You are not coming with us looking like this". "How do I look? " Victoria asked perplexed. "Do you have to ask, wearing such a dress that does nothing but conceals your beautiful shape". Bianca answered instead.Victoria takes a good look at herself. She was wearing a loose-fitting flower print dress with the length below her knee. She also had no jewelry on. "Well, I feel comfortable and really like what I am wearing". "What?! " Becca exclaimed, "what happened to your sense of fashion? ""That's if she had any. Ever since I met her, sh
Victoria Morgan was brought back to reality from the knock on her door in her office. Kate opens and walks in with a scowl on her face. "Didn't you hear me knock? "Actually, Victoria didn't. She was busy replaying in her head everything that has happened during the weekend. "I'm sorry". She said simply, "what can I do for you Kate". Kate hesitated to speak as she took her seat. "How did you spend your weekend Toria?"Victoria looks at her amazed by her question. Her and Kate weren't friends, so why was she interested in knowing that her weekend was far from what she expected. That she had met a fine man but was still not sure she wanted to see where that leads to because her past still haunts her. "Don't look so surprised, "Kate says, "I just couldn't help but notice how early you came to work today. It's very unlike you". "Well, I... " Ring Ring Ring... Victoria's phone interrupts. "That's your ringtone? " Kate says more to herself than to Victoria. Victoria swallows hard, coul
"I will get us drinks". Gerald said once they were in his apartment."Don't bother, I don't feel like drinking anything yet". Victoria replied as her eyes hovered around his apartment. "Alright, at least make yourself comfortable". He said as he beckoned her to a seat in his living room. "Thanks". She said and took the seat, and he settled himself in the same seat. "You have a lovely apartment ". She said. "Thanks". He replied and then took her hands in his, "you've no idea how happy you've made me tonight Toria. I love you so much and only wish I could kiss you right now". He said looking into her eyes softly. Victoria blushes before meeting his gaze again, "What are you waiting for?" She whispered huskily. Gerald smiles as he places her hands on his shoulders and slid his arm around her waist scooping her against his body. Then his lips where on hers, gently grazing, not forcing, allowing her a choice of accepting his kiss or evading it. Victoria's lips parted in surrender as
As Victoria Morgan woke up, it took her few seconds to know where she was. By her side laid the man she had given herself to, the feeling different from what she was used to. Gerald handled her with care, he made her feel his love with every touch and every word he whispered. She felt like a delicate flower while he made love to her. "I can see you staring" His sleepy voice said and a smile appeared on Victoria's face. "Good morning". She said. Gerald sat up and kisses her briefly on the lips, "Good morning my love". "So tell me what it is about me that fascinates you? " He asked smiling."Everything". She said softly, and immediately he claimed her lips and kissed her passionately. "I love you so much Toria". He says after the brief kiss."Me too". She replies, and he leans to kiss her again when her eyes caught a glimpse at the clock in his bedroom. "Oh my goodness! Tell me today is not Monday". "Sadly my love it is". "I am going to be so late, " she says and jumps out of th
Gerald eyes were glued on Victoria's body as she stripped off her clothes. His boner grew harder every passing second. "Come to me already ", he pleaded with a hoarse voice, She was driving him crazy. A smirk appeared on Victoria's face, as she stood completely naked before him obviously enjoying her effect on him. "I'm all yours honey". She said spreading her arms towards him. Gerald takes her into his arms and carries her to the bedroom. He lays her perfectly on the bed but she quickly changes position and bends over. "Take me like this". She begs. He gives her a quirky look, then agrees as he stuffs himself inside her slowly from behind. Fully inside her, he begins to pound, first slowly , then he pounds harder, faster, and grabs her waist as she tries to squirm away. He lets out a moan as he goes deeper, "Ugh... you're so wet". He says as he feels himself touching every crevice inside her. She moans in reply.The warmth of their skin touching excites him as he shoves in even
As soon as Victoria Morgan arrived her work place the next monday, and walked the whole length of the cubicled area, she felt eyes looking up at her as she passed by. Her office was in the corner at the far end, and Victoria couldn't wait to reach it. But she bumps into Kate who was stepping out of her own office. Her eyes were red and puffy. "Kate, are you okay?" Victoria asked with concern laced in her voice. "Aren't you the author of this?"Kate retorts instead. Victoria's throat went dry instantly, she couldn't utter a word. "Don't worry, I am not even that mad at you. You opened my eyes, he was never going to marry me as promised". Kate continued. "I'm... I'm sorry". Victoria stuttered. "It's okay. Goodbye Victoria ". She quickly cuts her off."What? You're leaving? " Victoria asked confused. "I have been fired. Well, I would have resigned anyway... " Kate shrugged."Oh my goodness, I am really sorry". Victoria says remorsefully."I advice you get ready to clear your ta
The next morning, Victoria watches silently as Gerald dresses up to leave. "Aren't we going to talk about last night? " She finally asks softly. "I don't know what to say Victoria. I just feel less a man for you". He says sadly.She gets up quickly and walks to meet him where he stood. "Shhh...don't say that honey. It most times takes a lady longer to orgasm, and not every man can stay on still she does". "Oh wow, how many men have you slept with?" He says with scorn and anger filled in his eyes.She slaps him hard. "I'm sorry... " She apologizes immediately."I'm sorry too". He replies between clenched teeth before leaving the house. "You're late. You can't keep this up under this new management". Stella, a colleague of Victoria says. "I had a rough morning". Victoria replies. "Didn't we all". Stella retorted rolling her eyes. "What happened? " Victoria asked curious. "The new boss has arrived, and he is waiting for you in his office". Stella informed. “Waiting for me?" Vict
"What are you doing here at this hour on a weekday?" Becca asks surprised, the moment she sees Victoria walk into her salon."I need to talk to you". Victoria answered wearily."Is everything okay?" Becca asks, concerned this time."I doubt anything can be okay ever again". She replies, her voice hoarse, as her eyes glistened with tears."Is it Gerald? Did you guys have a fight?" Becca asks anxiously.Victoria began to sob uncontrollably and Becca pulled her into her arms and consoles her."Why don't you sit while I get you something to drink, then you can tell me everything".Victoria nods in agreement as she sniffs and wipes her eyes."Water or soda?" Becca asks."Water, room temperature please". She replies."Okay, give me a minute". Becca says and leaves and returns in less than a minute. "Here",she says and gives Victoria a glass of water.Victoria collects it and sips it slowly as within her she thinks of where to start to narrate everything to her best friend."Guess who has a b
The air inside the courtroom was thick with tension. Every seat was filled, and the atmosphere buzzed with anticipation. Reporters sat at the back, cameras ready to capture the moment.Victoria’s heart pounded as she scanned the room in search of Gerald. She hadn't seen or spoken with him ever since that day he left.Mildred. Bianca. Becca.They were all seated around her, to give moral support.And then—her eyes landed on Gerald, sitting way behind in the courtroom, he looked so unkempt with overgrown beard.My heart, went out to him. But for now we were all here to witness the downfall of Nelson Brown.This was it.The end of Nelson Brown.At the defendant’s table, Nelson sat motionless, his jaw clenched. His once-powerful presence had diminished—no longer the untouchable crime lord he once was. He had lost weight, his face was gaunt, and his expensive suit did nothing to hide the desperation in his eyes.But it wasn’t over yet.The prosecution was just getting started.The attorne
Nelson Brown sat in the small, dimly lit common area of the prison, staring at the old television bolted to the wall.His hands tightened into fists as the news anchor repeated the words."Sources say this footage directly contradicts previous statements given by officials tied to the case, raising questions about a possible cover-up. Nelson Brown, currently serving time for—"The cup in Nelson’s hand shattered against the floor.The entire room fell silent.The other inmates knew better than to speak when Nelson was angry.A guard approached cautiously. “Brown. You good?”Nelson slowly turned his head, his expression terrifyingly calm. “Phone call. Now.”The guard hesitated—then nodded, leading him to the secured phone.Nelson punched in the number with controlled precision.It rang once. Twice.Julian picked up."You have something to tell me?" Nelson’s voice was low, lethal.Julian kept his tone neutral. “You saw the news.”“I did. And I want to know who the hell betrayed me.”Juli
Victoria opened the door just enough for Julian to slip inside.The room was dark except for the faint glow of the bedside lamp. She glanced toward the bed—Gerald and Cherish still fast asleep.She turned to Julian. “You said we need to talk.”Julian studied her, his expression unreadable. “Yeah,” He exhaled sharply, his grip tightening on the door handle. “Nelson wants you dead. All of you. Including your daughter.” Her breath hitched. “Why are you telling me this?”"Because I can't bring myself to follow through with his orders." Julian answered."Then help me stop him." Victoria pleaded.A bitter chuckle escaped his lips. “You think it’s that simple?” He took a step closer, lowering his voice. “You don’t understand the kind of man Nelson is. The kind of power he still has.”“I understand just fine,” Victoria shot back. “But I also know you hesitated.”Julian’s eyes flickered.“If you were really as far gone as Nelson thinks you are,” she continued, “we wouldn’t be having this conv
Victoria’s breath hitched.The weight of Gerald’s words settled over her like a suffocating blanket. The cameras. The interrogation room. The truth recorded in grainy, inescapable footage.She gripped the sheets beneath her, her heart pounding so hard it threatened to crack her ribs.“Victoria?” Gerald’s voice was steady, but his eyes were sharp, searching her face. “You okay?”No. She wasn’t.Because if they got access to those tapes, Nelson’s threat would be undeniable. It would be proof—hard evidence that he was still pulling strings from behind bars.But it wouldn’t be all it revealed.Her body stiffened at the memory, shame crawling up her spine like a cold, unwelcome touch.The way Nelson had backed her into a corner. The way she had let herself get lost, let herself fall.She couldn’t let Gerald see that.“I—I don’t know if that’s the best idea,” she stammered, forcing herself to look away. “Even if we get the footage, who’s to say it won’t get buried? Nelson has people in his
The car ride to the daycare was filled with tense silence. Gerald gripped the steering wheel so tightly his knuckles turned white, his jaw clenched in unspoken frustration. Becca sat in the backseat with Victoria, her hand resting over Victoria’s in quiet reassurance.Victoria barely noticed.Her thoughts were consumed by one name.Nelson.She knew him too well. This wasn’t a coincidence. It wasn’t bad luck. It was him.Her heart pounded as she thought of Cherish, of what could have happened if they had been home.Gerald suddenly slammed his palm against the wheel, breaking the silence."This doesn't make sense!" he burst out. "Why would someone do this? Who the hell would want to burn our home down?"Victoria pressed her lips together, looking out the window. She wanted to tell him. She needed to tell him. But how?Would he even believe her?Nelson was behind bars. To Gerald, he was already dealt with, out of their lives. But Victoria knew he still had power. She had felt his influen
Victoria’s phone buzzed against the table, cutting through the low hum of the café. She glanced at the screen—Becca.Frowning, she picked up. "Hey, Becca, what’s—""Victoria! Where are you?" Becca’s voice was frantic, breathless."Why?" she questioned."Your apartment—it's on fire!" Becca screamed with terror in her voice.Victoria’s heart slammed against her ribs. "What?""I-I don’t know how it happened, but it’s bad! The whole building is up in flames—firefighters just arrived, but it’s spreading fast!"The world tilted.Victoria's fingers clenched around the phone, her breath hitching in disbelief."Is Cherish with you?" Becca asked with panic."She’s at daycare," Victoria quickly reassured her. "She’s safe. And Gerald's here with me."But nothing felt safe anymore.Victoria shot up from her seat, nearly knocking over her coffee. Gerald looked at her in alarm. "What’s wrong?"She could barely get the words out. "Our apartment… it's on fire."Gerald’s face went pale. "What?""We hav
Victoria sat in the quiet café, her fingers tapping anxiously against the wooden table as she stared at her phone. The moment Mildred left, she knew what she had to do. No more hiding. No more lying. Gerald deserved the truth, even if it shattered everything they were trying to rebuild.She took a deep breath and dialed his number.It rang twice before he answered. “Hey, sweetheart.” His voice was warm, familiar, and it sent a pang of guilt through her.“Gerald,” she said, her voice steady but tense. “Can you meet me at the café? I need to talk to you.”A pause. Then, “Is everything okay?”Victoria hesitated. “Just come. Please.”Another pause. Then, “I’ll be there in twenty.”She hung up and exhaled, trying to prepare herself for what she was about to do.No more games, Victoria. Just the truth.Twenty minutes later, Gerald walked through the door. He spotted her immediately, his expression unreadable as he approached. Dressed in his usual crisp button-down and dark slacks, he looked
Victoria sat in the corner of a quiet café, her fingers absently stirring the cappuccino in front of her. She had barely taken a sip, her mind too restless, her stomach too unsettled.The weight of last night’s dream lingered, thick and suffocating, and she knew she couldn’t keep it bottled up any longer. That's why she had called Mildred, and set up a meeting here.She needed advice, and maybe Mildred could give her. She was the only one out of her friends fully involved int the mess Nelson created.A few minutes later, the door swung open, and Mildred stepped inside, her sharp eyes scanning the café before landing on Victoria. She approached with that same effortless confidence, sliding into the chair across from her.“You sounded urgent on the phone,” Mildred said, raising a brow. “What’s going on?”Victoria hesitated. Now that she was here, she wasn’t sure where to start.Mildred leaned back, crossing her arms. “Does this have to do with Nelson?”Victoria let out a slow breath. “I
Nelson sat on the edge of his narrow cot, elbows resting on his knees, fingers interlocked. The dim fluorescent light buzzed above, casting sharp shadows across the cold, gray walls of his cell.His recent meeting with Victoria still haunted him. How could she say those words to her? Has she forgotten who he was?"You’re done. You’re nothing."His jaw clenched. His hands balled into fists.She thought she had won.She thought she could walk away, rebuild her perfect little life, and leave him to rot in this cage."You lose."The hell he did.A slow, dark smile curved his lips as an idea formed in his mind.Nelson stood, cracking his neck before stepping toward the cell bars. He spotted one of the new inmates—scrawny, nervous, desperate. The type who’d do anything for protection.Perfect."Hey, kid," Nelson murmured, leaning against the bars. The young man looked up, wary."You want to make yourself useful?" Nelson continued, his voice smooth, deceptively calm. "Do me a little favor, a