Larissa stood in front of the podium, her voice projecting through the microphone as she continued her program of peace, unity, and health talk She had already visited numerous schools, spreading her message of love and understanding, before finally arriving at her children's school for her much anticipated lecture, As Larissa began her speech, parents filled the chairs, eagerly awaiting her words of wisdom. Stanley, Larissa's ex husband, was among them. He couldn't help but feel a sense of surprise and admiration at how respected and expected she had become as a public figure. Despite their differences, he acknowledged Larissa's dedication and the positive impact she was making.Sitting beside Stanley was his personal assistant, and his son, Bernard had convinced Stanley to stay and listen to the lecture, assuring him that it would be an eye opening experience. Stanley reluctantly agreed, deciding to wait and see what Larissa had to say.The lecture was filled with powerful m
Stanley Carter and Larissa Brent's marriage had been on the rocks for a long time, ever since Stanley began seeing Barbara Daniels, a woman he claimed to be his soulmate and love of his life, Larissa had tried to salvage their marriage, but Stanley's coldness towards her made it clear that it was beyond repair,One night, after a particularly long and exhausting day at work, Larissa had retired to their bedroom to get some rest, only to be met with Stanley's anger, "What the hell are you still doing in my bedroom?" Stanley spat out upon entering the room. "I can't stand the sight of you, Larissa, I have told you time without numbers, I don't love you, and I can never love you, because my heart belongs to someone else, and you know this before we got married, so, you need to get out of my life." Stanley explained furiously, Larissa was startled by Stanley's outburst, but she had anticipated it, she had seen the signs of his infidelity for a while and had even suspected that he wa
Larissa sat in her bedroom, staring out of the window as the rain pattered against the panes. She couldn't help but wonder if she had made a mistake in marrying her crush, Stanley. For the past two years of their marriage, she had tried everything in her power to build their relationship, but nothing seemed to be working, Stanley never for one day touches her, but Larissa was still with him hoping that one day, he might likely touch her, As she looked out of the window, she could see Stanley's car driving into the parking lot, She still remembered the day he had proposed to her, she had been so happy, but now, she couldn't help but feel trapped In the loveless marriage, Larissa climbs the stairs down, and she walks towards him to help him with his briefcase, “Honey, are you okay?” Stanley's voice startled her as he walked into the room.“I'm fine,” she replied, and she took the briefcase, and immediately headed upstairs, not wanting to start a conversation. She knew that Sta
Larissa sat at her desk in the nursing building, poring over her textbooks and notes. She had chosen to pursue nursing after seeing how much her grandmother had suffered without proper medical care. Larissa had always been a compassionate person, and she wanted to make a real difference in people's lives. Her two closest friends, Harriet and Ruth, walked into the building, laughing and joking around. As they approached Larissa's desk, they quieted down. Harriet leaned over Larissa's shoulder to peer at her notes. "Hey, what's up?" she asked. "You look like you've been studying nonstop for days." Larissa forced a smile and shrugged. "Just trying to stay on top of things," she said. "It's a lot of work, but I know it will be worth it in the end." Ruth nodded. "You're going to be an amazing nurse. You're so dedicated and smart." Larissa blushed at the praise. She appreciated her friends' support, but she couldn't shake the feeling that something was off. She had been feeling lone
Larissa was ecstatic when she received the news that she had been posted to a specialist hospital nearby. She had always wanted to work in a hospital that offered specialized care and now she finally had the opportunity. Although the hospital was only a few minutes away, Stanley was not excited seeing her come back home again, Stanley, her husband doesn't want Larissa anywhere around him, "Are you sure you are back Into this house again?" Stanley asked, Larissa smiled, "Yes, I'm back, but, I have been posted to Saint Mickeal specialist hospital as a qualified and registered nurse” Larissa explained, “Good for you, but you can as well tell them to provide you a shelter Inside the hospital” Stanley said, “There Is no need for that because, I have a home near the hospital” Larissa said, “Do you think we are still bonded with anything called marriage?“ Stanley basked, “What do you mean,” Larissa asked, “I'm sick and tired of you In this house, Infact, seeing your horrible fac
Stanley stormed out of the house, his frustration with Larissa reaching its peak, "how dare she invaded my privacy like that? he asked, can't stand her constant snooping into my laptop and phone" he said, It was as if he didn't trust her at all. as he walked briskly down the street, his mind skipped with all the things he wanted to say to her. He couldn't believe she had the audacity to think she had the right to invade his personal space like that. How would she feel if he did the same to her?Feeling frustrated and furious, Stanley pulled out his phone and dialed his personal assistant, Paul. "Maxwell, I need you to come to the house immediately," he said, his voice trembling with anger. "I want you to pack a few of my clothes and bring them to the hotel. I can't stand being in the same house.with Larissa right now." Stanley explained, Maxwell, who had worked for Stanley for years and had witnessed many of their fights, knew better than to ask questions. "Of course, Mr. Stanl
Larissa sat alone in the spacious living room of her husband's mansion, her heart heavy with a mix of anticipation and dread, She clutched the fragile hope that somehow, someway, she could salvage what was left of her fractured marriage.The room echoed with the emptiness that mirrored her emotions, the once vibrant space now felt cold and desolate, much like her relationship with Stanley, as she glanced around, memories of laughter and joy flooded her mind, only serving to intensify the ache in her chest,Just as she began to lose herself in the nostalgia, the sound of the front door opening shattered her reverie. Stanley's footsteps grew louder as he approached the living room, and Larissa's heart skipped a beat, this was the moment she had been dreading for months.Stanley entered the living room, his face etched with a mixture of anger and sadness, He handed her a stack of papers, and as she read the words "Petition for Divorce" emblazoned on the top, the reality of their i
Larissa smiled through her tears, finally feeling a glimmer of hope in her life, "Thank you again, doctor Brownies. I'll make sure to make the most of this opportunity, and I would disappoint you, doctor," she said, True to her word, Larissa wasted no time in taking her luggage to the apartment, settling into her new home, It was a cozy two bedroom house, perfect for her needs. The neighborhood was quiet, and she found comfort in the familiarity of her surroundings,days later, Larissa threw herself into her work, determined to prove herself as a resident nurse, she worked long hours, taking care of patients with dedication and compassion, Dr. Brownies noticed her hard work and was impressed with her progress,Two weeks later, after finishing her shift, Larissa received a text message from doctor Brownies. "Larissa, can we meet up for dinner tomorrow? I'd like to discuss your future at the hospital,"Excitedly nervous, Larissa agreed to meet her boss the next day, they met at a
Larissa stood in front of the podium, her voice projecting through the microphone as she continued her program of peace, unity, and health talk She had already visited numerous schools, spreading her message of love and understanding, before finally arriving at her children's school for her much anticipated lecture, As Larissa began her speech, parents filled the chairs, eagerly awaiting her words of wisdom. Stanley, Larissa's ex husband, was among them. He couldn't help but feel a sense of surprise and admiration at how respected and expected she had become as a public figure. Despite their differences, he acknowledged Larissa's dedication and the positive impact she was making.Sitting beside Stanley was his personal assistant, and his son, Bernard had convinced Stanley to stay and listen to the lecture, assuring him that it would be an eye opening experience. Stanley reluctantly agreed, deciding to wait and see what Larissa had to say.The lecture was filled with powerful m
Lucia's world shattered the day her dad returned back after long seven years of absconded from home, And her brother, Richard, was brutally beaten by their dad, In a desperate attempt to escape their abusive household, Lucia called her boyfriend Freddie for help. Without hesitation, Freddie rushed to their aid, giving Lucia the key to his car while they ushered Richard into the vehicle.As Lucia sped towards the hospital, panic consumed her. She prayed for Richard's safety, desperately hoping they would make it in time. But fate had a cruel twist in store for them. A fatal accident unfolded before their eyes, extinguishing Richard's life within seconds. Lucia's own world went dark as she slipped into unconsciousness.Slowly, Lucia began to regain consciousness on the side of the road.The sirens blared in the distance, growing louder with each passing second, the police were on their way. Tears streamed down her face as she realized the magnitude of what had transpired. She st
“Hi,” I purred seductively as I walked over to my bed and sat down.“Hi,” he replied with a small smile. He made no moves to come towards me; I think he was trying not to rush me. I patted the bed beside me and he eagerly trotted over and sat down.“Thanks for checking my room,” I whispered, playing with the neck of his t-shirt, tracing my finger along the skin there.“Anytime. I’m just sorry I won’t be here for you tonight. Try not to have too many nightmares, OK?” He looked at me with sad eyes; we both knew that I would have nightmares without him here.I got onto my knees and moved to him, throwing my leg over his so I was sitting on his lap, straddling him. I wrapped my arms around his neck and looked into his beautiful blue eyes. He looked a little taken aback but his eyes danced with excitement.“I’m sorry that Claire’s staying over. I’m actually really going to miss you half crushing me to death in the night,” I teased. I said it as a joke but to be honest I really was goin
I could feel my nerves bubbling up. “Er…. well I…. er…. Oh! Freddie borrowed it when he stayed here, so it must smell like him,” I lied, stumbling over my word She buried her head in the pillow. “Mmm, I’m sleeping with this one tonight,” she stated, holding the pillow tight.I choked on my laughter. “Whatever, Claire. Let’s go eat I’m starved.” I pushed myself up off of the bed and walked towards the door so we could get the food ordered.“I got this!” she chirped, waving a DVD in front of my face. Even the cover scared the heck out of me. I rolled my eyes and stalked out of the room plopping down onto the sofa next to Freddie. He put his hand down onto the sofa next to mine and discreetly rubbed his little finger across mine when no one was looking.“Have you ordered the food, Richard?” I asked, shifting sideways on the seat so that my knee touched Freddie’s thigh. I saw a smile play at the corner of his mouth.“Yep, done. It’ll be here in ten,” Richard said, shifting up the oth
“Well, I don’t know why you’re looking so cocky about it; you’re not going to sleep too brilliantly either.” I grinned, sticking my tongue out at him.“Hmm, is that an invitation?” he asked, raising an eyebrow. I instantly realised what he was talking about, he was asking if I wanted to kiss him again because I showed him my tongue. I sure as heck did.“Sure,” I purred, looking at him seductively, knowing that he couldn’t reach me over the table so he would have to wait until after we left the restaurant.He immediately jumped out of his chair and bent down next to me, taking my face in his hands and kissing me, not seeming to care where we were or if people were watching. I took the initiative this time and traced my tongue along his bottom lip, he opened quickly and I slipped my tongue in. He moaned into my mouth, pulling me closer to him. The kiss was so good that it was making me slightly dizzy. He didn’t once try to touch me other than holding my face, which I was surprise
He just laughed and started driving. “How about Chinese? You like that, right?” he asked, glancing at me from the corner of his eye.“Yeah, I love Chinese food!” I chirped happily, grinning like I’d won the lottery. Richard hated Chinese food so we hardly ever had it; Freddie smiled and drove us to the restaurant on the high street.We were now sitting, eating our food. We had been chatting happily for nearly an hour and I was again surprised by how easy it was to talk to him. I’d known him for twelve years and I’d never really just spoken to him properly about stuff. His leg brushed mine under the table and made me jump, not because of my fear, but because it sent a little jolt through my system, making the hairs on the back of my neck prick up and my pulse quicken.I decided now was the time to sort it out, there was only one other couple in the restaurant so we could talk freely, but I just didn’t know how to begin. “Freddie, I think we need to talk about something,” I said qui
“Fine, it’s nearly one anyway so we’d better clear the studio,” Justin said, holding out his hand to help me up.I shook my head, laughing. “Can’t. I honestly can’t move,” I muttered, closing my eyes, trying to catch my breath. The next thing I know Freddie was there, he grabbed hold of me and picked me up, throwing me over his shoulder as if I weighed nothing at all, and headed towards the girls shower room, laughing. “What the hell are you doing?” I cried, still annoyed at him for what he did to me last night.“Helping you,” he stated. I could tell he was smirking by his stupid sexy voice.“Put me down!” I ordered, trying to wriggle free, but he just gripped me tighter.I heard the shower turn on.No! He wouldn’t!He did.He stepped into the shower, putting me down under the spray, both of us getting completely soaked. I stood there, shocked. I had a change of clothes with me so it didn’t really matter, but I didn’t think that he did. Ha, stupid idiot, now he has to sit in hi
I wriggled a little and pushed my cellphone back onto the side. “Freddie, Justin said I need to kick your hot ass out of my bed and get there, fast.” I chuckled.He groaned and buried his face into my back. “Damn Saturdays are a pain in my ass,” he muttered, rolling off of me onto his back. I turned my head to look at him; he was giving me his trademark smirk. “Your t-shirt’s ridden up a bit there. Want me to get that for you?” he asked, looking down at my backside. I hastily shot my hands down to feel that his t-shirt that I was wearing, was now up bunched up around my waist, which meant he had a clear view of my ass in my thong. I didn’t quite know where we stood after last night, but I think I had the right to tease him a little. It’s not like he’d never seen me in my underwear before, he saw enough of me last night while I was being sick in just my underwear!“No thanks. I got it.” I climbed out of the bed and stripped off his t-shirt, throwing it in his face so I was just
“What are you talking about? He did! He just kissed me and stole it,” I croaked, a tear falling from my eye. He wiped it away with his thumb and shook his head.“Yeah, he did just kiss you, but that wasn’t your first kiss. I had that a long time ago,” he explained, with a half smile that made his face look beautiful.What the hell was he talking about? I’d never kissed him. I frowned, thinking back, trying to remember. “Remember when I hurt myself when I fell out of that tree in my front garden? I was thirteen and my freaking leg hurt so badly, and you asked what you could do to make the pain go away.” He closed his eyes and shook his head at the memory, with a small smile playing at the corners of his lips.I gasped. Oh my gosh, that’s right! He’d asked me to kiss him and I did, well, twice actually. He said that it was still hurting and asked me to kiss him again. Right after that, Richard came out of the house and caught us; he punched Freddie in the face for it. Oh crap