The next day, Sasha was in her office thinking about Michael's attitude the previous night in his parents' home. How his gaze never left her and she found herself wondering again if it could be that he was falling in love with her? Her heart shuddered yet again at the thought. How happy will she be if that was to be possible? A sweet smile curved on her lips and she couldn't help but imagine herself in his arms, how sweet will that be if it becomes a possibility?
The sound of a knock on her door brought her back to present "come in" she cleared her throat.The door opened and Janet peeked in before smiling at her and getting into the office, shutting the door after her "hey baby. How are you?"Sasha relaxed back in her chair and smiled tiredly "I'm okay, I guess.""So, how is life back in the devil's home?"Sasha smiled at her term of addressing Michael "honestly I think our roles have been reversed. I think now I'm the version of Michael and he is me.""I don't unSasha got back to her office not long ago after having lunch with Gary. She was just about to get into working mode when her phone rang, she looked at the caller ID and was surprised, she slide the answer button "done with the meeting already?"Craig chuckled on the other side "if you call it a meeting.""I don't understand.""Guess who I met today.""Who?" Sasha's asked with a playful smile on her lips."Try honey.""I'm not good at guessing Craig, so just tell me.""Your loving husband."The pen in Sasha's hand dropped on the floor "Michael?""Yes. When I heard Mr. Brown during the time I met the investors, he came to my mind but I told myself he is not the only Brown in the world and besides the way the other investors respects the man, if it will be your family's in law Brown then it will be your father in law. It never occurred to me that he is the one that was receiving such respect and fear from the men. Honestly today, I saw your husband in action.
Eight days later, Sasha tossed into the dustbin in her office her fifteenth draft plan. She heaved a frustrated sigh. Just want in the world is wrong with her? Why can't she draft out a reasonable plan? Three days ago, the Jack and Jones Empire announced the five companies they are working with and in all, hers was the smallest. She needs a good proposal, something that will bring profit. She wants to prove herself. She doesn't want to hide under the shadow of Michael. The press are already speculating the idea that she was chosen because she is Michael Brown's wife and since the Jack and Jones have been in close business with him, they are just giving him face by choosing his wife.She wants to prove them wrong. She believes Michael gave her this contract because he believes in her and she is going to show her potential to everyone and even though she doesn't want to believe it, she really wants to make Michael proud.Her phone's ringtone disrupted her thoughts and she picked
Sasha saw the pain in his eyes and heard the hurt in his voice and for the moment, she became speechless. She let out a deep sigh and closed her eyes "Craig is a friend."Michael scoffed cause obviously he didn't believe her "really? And you are here challenging your husband for just a friend?""He is not just a friend."Michael opened his mouth to reply but no words came out, he felt his heart shatter into a thousand pieces. When is she going to defend him? When is she going to put him above all else? To fight for him like she is doing for this Craig now, he looked away from her to hide the hurt in his eyes "do you have feelings for him?" He asked in a whisper.Sasha thought on her words earlier and cursed, she let out a deep breath "he is only a friend.""Really? But you just said he is not just a friend!" He stated "do you have feelings for him?" He repeated."I do not have any feelings for Craig, I am only defending him because what you are doing is wrong. What
Craig was in his home lost in thoughts. He kept on thinking on how to get Sasha to talk to her husband or to make her appease her husband so that he can lift his seal on him. He can't believe that just a simple sentence from Michael kept him in this situation. He needs to go back to London, they are a lot of things going on in his company that needs his attention but he can't go back now, not without signing the contract. How is he going to face his staff? What example will he have for them? How serious are they going to take any contract he send them on? After all, he spent three months in LA without signing a single contract. He let out a loud groan and the ringtone of his phone disrupted his thoughts.He looked at the screen and not recognising the number, he furrowed his brows before picking up the phone and sliding the answer button "Craig Newton here.""Mr. Newton, we are glad we can still reach you. I am Marcus Herr, the director of DelaCorp, I'm calling to let you know
A month later, Sasha was in a restaurant having dinner with Derek Holmes. A very popular celebrity known to be arrogant and very difficult to invite out. She has been trying for the past two weeks and finally got his manager to let her speak with him. To her greatest surprise, she didn't have to lick his booth before he agreed to meet her and she knew it was the 'Brown' he heard at the last of her name.She had arrived at the restaurant at exactly 8:00 sharp but had to wait for a long, agonizing thirty minutes before she saw him walking in, in his entourage of assistants and manger. She stood up and waved to him but he ignored her and stopped to sign his autograph on the bodies of the ladies that swarmed around him, he took pictures with some, intentionally delaying his time to meet up with her.Sasha had to stop herself from rolling her eyes when she saw through his game, she reminded herself of her reason to meet with him and took a deep breath, "come on Sa
Derek opened his red wine and poured himself a glass. He looked at Sasha and smiled before opening her white wine for her, he poured a glads for her "at least, I shouldn't let the gentleman in me be hidden don't you think?"Sasha gave a forced smile, she didn't want to open that wine, she wanted to claim not in the mood of drinking anymore and return it and now, Derek has ruin that for her, another bill on her head "that's so nice of you.""Thank you. I wouldn't want Michael Brown thinking that I can't take care of his wife on a date, right?""Em, I'm sorry this is not a date.""Then what is it?""It's a business meeting. I want you to know that you will have your share as my investor when the work becomes a success. As an actor, you guys are after where the profit lies, just like everybody. And don't you forget, we are talking about Jack and Jones Empire.""Yea, it's not like it can overshadow the Brown's Legacy. Why don't we do this, how about you call me when yo
Michael's whole body shivered at the sound of her voice and his heart palpated, slowly he sat back down beside her on the bed and he watched her smile, she pulled him to her and his face was only a few breaths away from her, her eyes went to his slightly opened lips and she licked her lips, she raised her head and claimed his lips and he melted, his heart soared in happiness as he let himself melt in the kiss.Her hands wound around his neck and she tightened her hold on him as she kissed him like her life depended on it. Michael let his hand searched her body as his fingers traced her thigh, a soft moan escaped from her lips and his body tightened just at the sound, he wanted more and when her hands went to pull off his jacket, he caught a wisp smell of alcohol and then it hit him, whatever that she is doing now is all the influence of alcohol and should he let himself go with it, then they will have a fight tomorrow.He remembered how angry he was when he woke up that mornin
Michael got down from the car tiredly and sat on his wheelchair, it was very difficult for him to be walking and still be moving around in a wheelchair once he gets home, but if that is the price for him pay to have his beloved by his side, then he will gladly do it. Gary wheeled him inside and they were surprised when they saw the dinning table already occupied with food, what is happening? Michael thought before he saw Sasha walking out of the kitchen in an apron, she was carrying a plate of food and was surprised when she saw him but then, she offered him a smile he never expected to receive from her and his heart melted "you are back" she said.Michael nodded softly, he still hasn't gotten a hold of what was happening "what are you doing?""I'm making dinner silly" she smiled "now go take a shower, I will be done before you are back. You too Gary, you can freshen up in the guest room."Gary was surprised but he still looked at Michael for a go ahead, when Michael nodded
“I don’t get it, what would it take you to tell her how you feel?” Sapphire asked the man beside her, staring at the windscreen of his eighteenth birthday car at the young girl with dark brown hair and beautiful hazel eyes. A girl she had known all of her life and has known that her brother was crushing on big time but will never tell her.“I don’t know what you are talking about,” Christopher answered, tearing his gaze away from the girl even though it was so hard to do.Sapphire sighed, shaking her head softly, “this thing they say, like father like son, I think it’s true.”Christopher groaned tiredly, “please don’t start with your lectures about dad and mom relationship, please.”“I only use it because it the truth, I mean, look at you, you have been in love with Cindy for as long as I can remember, but tell her? Hell no,” she shook her head again.“I don’t love her.”“Yeah, keep lying to yourself,” she folded her arms on her chest, “it’s your birthday tomorrow, if you want, I can
“Happy Anniversary,” Michael whispered to Sasha in the ear and she turned to him, staring at the small box he was handing her.“What is this?” she asked with a smile, taking the box from him.“Open it, who else asks what was given to them for anniversary?” Michael rolled his eyes, then kissed her forehead.Sasha chuckled and opened the box, she was surprised to see a key and she looked up at him with a raised eyebrow, “I don’t understand.”“Let’s go,” he smiled and grabbed her hand, leading her out of the house.“Where to?” Sasha asked, getting into the car.“To see your anniversary present, duh,” he laughed softly, getting into the car.They drove for twenty minutes and seeing the neighborhood they were driving through, Sasha frowned. “Are we going over to your parents’ house?”Michael chuckled but said nothing. Another ten minutes drive, they pulled in front of a massive gate. Michael glanced at Sasha and she raised her eyebrow at him. He smiled and turned to the windscreen, in seco
“Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Christopher, happy birthday to you,” Everyone chanted as Sasha walked out pushing a cart with a big creamy cake with seven lit candles.Chris was all smiles and Sasha noted that she hadn’t seen him smile so much since they left home over two months ago. And deep inside, she knew the reason and she was happy that she and Michael were able to sort their differences before his birthday came and in a way, she was able to keep her promise of celebrating his birthday as a one big family without compromising anything, nothing could make her any happier.“Alright Chris, make a wish,” Vanessa said and Chris gingerly walked over to the table that holds his big cake, closing his eyes, he blew out the candles.“What did you wish for?” Sasha asked with a smile, ruffling his hair.“I didn’t make a wish,” Chris replied.Everyone frowned at that, “why is that?” Michael asked.“I sent an appreciation prayer,” Chris replied facing every
Two weeks gone by, Sasha knew she has no grievances against Michael anymore, if even asked, she just wants them to be a family again but for some reason, she didn’t want to bring it up and was prepared to wait for him to do so. Her phone’s ringtone disrupted her thinking and she picked it from her desk, seeing the caller, she smiled and answered the call.“Sasha, how are you?” her voice drifted out from the phone.“I’m okay, Sharon and you?” Sasha asked.“I’m good. Are you in your office?”“Yes, why?”“I’m close by; you think we can grab lunch together?”“Definitely.”“Okay, I will wait for you at the restaurant.”“I will be there in five,” she answered and hung up the call. She closed the file she was supposed to be working on but instead was thinking about Michael and the time they spent in Paris. She grabbed her handbag and was out of the office in no time, bumping into Agatha. “Sorry,” she grinned, “what’s up?”Agatha glared at her while rubbing her nose, “I know you want to meet
Michael entered the restaurant where he hoped to see Sasha according to her text message. He scanned the room and saw her sitting and sipping a glass of what appeared to be Robert Mondavi, he smiled and walked up to her. “Excuse me ma’am, can I join you?”She glanced up at him and smiled, “I’m sorry but I’m waiting for someone.”“Is that so, could it be your husband?”“No, just some douche-bag that wants to have lunch with me,” she grinned.Michael placed a hand on his chest, feigning hurt. “I’m sure if you give him time that you will discover that he is not a douche-bag.”“Oh really, you must be a Good Samaritan if you are speaking well of him without even knowing him,” she placed her hand under her chin and stared up at him, a smile playing on her lips.Michael couldn’t help but notice how angelic she looked in her casual white top and blue jeans, her platinum wavy hair was falling down her shoulders like waterfall and he was gripped by the urge to lean down and kiss her, but instea
Michael got ready for his meeting that was starting in the next hour, he quickly grabbed his files and left his room, hoping to catch a quick breakfast with Sasha before he left. He already made orders in the restaurant and he hoped it would be ready by the time they got there. He heaved a sigh and knocked on her door softly, but after waiting for some seconds and there was no answer, he had to knock again, louder this time. Few seconds later, the door was thrown open by a really sleepy Sasha. He chuckled and raised an eyebrow, “late night?”Sasha yawned in a really not lady like manner and she showed that she didn’t give a damn what he thought, “some of us found it hard sleeping even after turning in. I Face timed with the kids and mom can be you know, something else.”Michael smiled, “well, since clearly you still need sleep, I will leave you to it.”“You are living already?”“Not till the next hour.”“I guess I really slept in didn’t I?”“It doesn’t matter, I will let them know to
Time flew by with Sasha and Michael getting closer than they ever thought they would, Sasha couldn’t help but feel that agreeing to start from the very beginning with him was the best decision she had ever made.She drove over to the Brown’s Villa where Vanessa had asked her to meet her. Arriving to the Villa, her children ran out to meet her and she was surprised, they have been staying with her mother for the past week now because she refused to let them leave, so what were they doing there?She kissed both their cheeks and they went inside together where she saw her mom and Vanessa laughing really hard at something. “Wow, that’s a sight you don’t see every day,” she smiled, walking up to them.“Sasha dear,” Vanessa smiled, “you are here.”The kids left her hands to go continue with their play. She kissed her mother on the cheek, “hi mom,” and then she kissed Vanessa as well, “hi mom.”“Aren’t you a sight for sore eyes dear,” Angelica said.“Oh, why wouldn’t she be, when I don’t kno
Sasha opened the door to the man standing outside dressed in a black blazer and white polo underneath and blank pants. He looked so different from the always in suit businessman she has come to know and she couldn’t not notice how handsome he looked.Michael was struck by the beauty of the lady in white in front of him; the gown she was wearing was among the recent things he bought for her during the time he got something for the kids. Never in his life had he imagined that she would wear anything from there anytime soon. Her hair was up in a high ponytail with few tendrils dropping at her cheeks, she smiled at his perusal, slowly biting her lower lip. “Wow,” was all he could say.“Wow what?” Sasha asked, feeling all giddy inside. This wasn’t the first time Michael was taking her out to eat but it was the first time he was picking her up to go on a date. She had sent the kids and Hannah to her mother’s place because she has been complaining that they don’t spend time with her enough t
Sasha parked in front of Friendly Zero, the new club that Janet insisted that they must attend as she has always wanted to check it out but didn’t want to go alone. She pulled down the visor and checked herself one more time on the mirror and pushed it back up. Then grabbing her clutch and phone, she killed the engine and climbed out of the car.She was the first to arrive among her friends and she loved that, for once she would be the one complaining of them keeping her waiting. It wasn’t long, she saw Janet pulling in and she grinned at her. Janet laughed seeing that and immediately after parking, she got down and went to her. “What is the matter Sash, why are you here already?”“Do you know how long I have been waiting?” she pretended to be angry.Janet laughed, “good for you, at least for once, you will be the one waiting.”Sasha grinned and glanced at the club door where two bouncers were attending to the long queue, “are you really sure we can get in there?”“Of course, why can’