I stared at Victor like I couldn't believe what he just told me. I mean I could never believe that. Was this one of his plans? Is he trying to get me in his bed? But____
“ Please, Valerie. I need you to help me?” His strain voice cut through to me as I turned to stare at him, his eyes were narrowing and he kept breathing profusely. Is he really sick?
“ No, Valerie. You can't believe him. Have you forgotten how he lied to you?” My subconscious screams at me.
“ I'm sure you don't expect me to believe that, right? I mean you have a fiance. Surely it will be best if you go to her. Morever______''
“ You think I don't know that” He screamed at me, his blazing hot as I saw th
“ Beep! Beep!! Beep!!”Fuck! I swore in anger as I rolled off the bed, trotting to my office where my phone was ringing non stop.“ Who the heck calls someone this early in the morning without battling a beat. I growled angrily as I picked up the phone only to discover that it was my brothers calling.“ Hello, brothers. Finally, remember me?” I called sarcastically into the phone. I can't believe they were calling me today after promising to come speak to dad now it was too late.“ Hello, Victor. I see you still have a sharp tongue” My big brother, Michael exclaimed as I could hear his laughter through the phone.“ I still do. I'm so angry at you guys” I glare at him, taking the phone with me I stroll to stand in front of the window.Michael heaved a loud sigh before he continued“ It's not my fault. The kids are still in school, I'm only waiting for them to be on break then we could all come over to New York”“ That's not an excuse” I scoffed into the phone, angry at him“ You're only
The soft snore coming from Victor who was sprayed tiredly on the bed beside me caused me to turn to take a last look at him. My heart contristed painfully as I looked at him. I loved him. I wasn't even shocked by that. I mean, I knew I was still in love with him and after tonight...I don't think I would ever stop loving him. I drew the sheet closer to my body as I turned to take in the time by the bedside Alarm. It was some minutes past six. I could go home now. Only Maria will be awake by this time.I sprawled one leg off the bed and tried to get up wincing at the slight pain in my thigh. The pain evident from the number of times Victor had taken me all through the night.Watching him sleep so soundly and at peace cause me to blush red. I never expected any of this to happen but I couldn't say I regret it___ I would rather have my first time with Victor than with anybody.Shrugging out of the thoughts, I strolled back to his office to gather my clothes. I got into them quickly as I
“Mom, I’m home” I called into the house, surprised at its silence. It was like no one lived here.I stepped into the house and walked through the deserted sitting room still confused why the whole house was quiet like a graveyard.I was about to go up the stairs to my room when Maria stepped in from the kitchen, she was holding a cooking spoon in her hands.I immediately smiled on seeing her and turned away from the stairs going to meet her at the kitchen’s entrance. I was happy partly because I was finally going to see Valerie again after last night. I couldn’t contain my excitement as my mouth widened in a happy manner.“Maria,” I called with so much enthusiasm in my voice causing Maria to raise her eyebrow at me.“Isn’t today a wonderful day?” I asked her stepping into the kitchen while she followed behind me. The smile dropped from my face as soon as I registered the empty kitchen. No one was in the room except for Maria. Not even the woman I was dying to meet.I turned to Maria i
I sat gazing out of the tiny window in the maids’ quarters. I was bored out of my mind. I had changed out of my dress and was now donning the maid uniform. I was reluctant to go out since I wasn’t sure what my duties were anymore and it was getting late.I could understand why Mrs Thompson banned me from Victor’s room but still couldn’t understand why she would ban me from the kitchen. Could she possibly think that I could poison them? I would never have done that to them even if I was paid. She was like a mother to me. They were all like my family.I turned to look at my phone lying on the bed. I picked it up and opened the messaging app to check if I had missed any message, something I had been doing the past hours but there was none. Except for the message from Lavelle apologising for being a bad date
I knocked at the door with an overly beating heart. I was scared at what awaited me on the other side of the room. A part of me wish that she had forgotten about our supposed meeting and instead had gone to bed but that wasn’t the case I heard her call “Come in”I stepped into the room which was dark except from the light pooling from the midnight into the room. The breeze billows the light curtains as they dance bringing in the fresh breeze from the pool. I shiver not from the cold but from anticipation of what was to come.My eyes took in the room from the painting of angels surrounded by children. I smiled as I remember Mrs Thompson telling me how she had toured the countries for that painting only to discover that it was made by her daughter in law, Skylar.
I turned around the bed reluctant to get up. I was scared of waking up into another day without having Valerie beside me. I couldn't help thinking back to my last message to her last night.Truth was, I was so angry at how she had slept with me and asked for money from my mom in return. A part of me didn't want to believe it but another part knows that there wasn't any woman in this world who would turn down money for a man.I picked up my phone which was lying on the bedside drawer, I lifted it up to see that it was almost noon. My head hurt like hell; I couldn't sleep a wink last night. I open up the message app to see that she hasn't replied to my message. I knew she wouldn't accept my offer of a sex slave. Truth is, I would really have wanted her to accept it. I wasn't ready to let her go yet. I wanted to keep her with me e
As soon as I saw Victor almost running out of the room. I knew I had hurt him deeply. I wanted to shout out loud, tell him it was all a lie. I wanted to tell him that I love him but Mrs. Thompson kept shaking her head at me. I couldn't let him risk his inheritance because of me. So, I had to be strong.I looked away from his retreating back as I turned to look at Lavelle whose hands were still on my back. I removed his hands from around me, placing it on my palm, I forced a smile on my face. Truth is, his touch repulses me. I hated how he made me feel as he drew circles at my back. I wanted to lash out at him and warn him never to touch me again but I held back my tongue because Aunt Becca and Mrs. Thompson were watching us closely.“So that’s settled then, you both are coming with us on our date” Tianna was saying
As soon as the door closed behind me, I heaved a sigh of relief. Thank God that went well. Mrs. Thompson was only going to deduct my paycheck. I could manage that.But unknown to me worse was coming. I bent to pack up the dress and leave the room when the closet door opened and Tianna stepped out. She had changed out of her dress, and was putting on a yellow sundress with a hat on head. A flat nude sandal was on her legs.Immediately she saw the empty room, the smile was off her face in seconds. She glared at me and came to stand in front of me, seething she said “You. You did that on purpose, didn't you?”She continued again without waiting for my response “You intentionally burnt my dress because you were angry with me for taking V
“Happy anniversary, my dearest heart”I groaned as I rolled over the bed and turned to gaze at Victor who was smiling at me.“Anniversary? Whose?” I asked him as I turned to take him in, he had sat with his back resting against the bed post as he grinned at me.“Ours of course, Darling. It's our one-year anniversary today” he told me as he shrugged off the duvet and stood barefoot beside the bed.I let my eyes run through his naked frame as I lick my lips. I can't believe I wanted him again even after our marathon sex last night.“Are you even listening to me?”I forced my eyes away from his erection to smile shyly at him “Can you blame me? This big guy here is more fascinating than you” I told him with a broad grin on my face as I pointed to his erection.He smirks and turns to wiggle his butt at me as he moves toward the bathroom causing me to laugh out loud “Woah! That's one fine, hard butt” I exclaimed stifling the laughter as I admire his naked buttHe stopped at the door and tur
I searched around the hall with a frown on my face. There was only one person I wanted to see tonight but he isn't here. I'm so nervous. I missed him. He hasn't been coming over like always since Rhea is on holiday. I wish I could see him everyday.“Victor is busy in the dressing room. He said something about his speech” Mrs. Thompson was saying as she hid a smile on her face.“But, I___ didn't______” I stopped the protest as soon as I saw the smile on her face. I guess I wasn't that discreet. Everyone could see the love on my face.“Is it that obvious?” I whisper at Gia biting my lips as she settles herself on the seat and turns to greet Victor's brothers and family.“Yes, so very obvious” Nina replied with a wink. I smile shyly at her.“I’m so glad you've decided to give Victor a chance” Skylar, Vino's wife, was saying as she smiled at me. I nodded shyly at her. I couldn't believe she was the one who painted that picture in Mrs. Thompson's private salon.“We are very excited. I'm su
“Woah! You're so beautiful” Gia cussed loudly as she came over to me where I was walking down the stairs.“Are you sure?” I asked her, suddenly feeling self conscious of the gold dress which cling to my body like a second skin.The dress was a designer dress made by a French designer whose name was hard to pronounce.“Woah! Victor will be speechless tonight. I wish he could pick you up” Gia was saying as I stepped down the last step and turned to take her in. She was dressed in a short golden ball gown. She looks beautiful as her hair was pulled in a chignon and pinned with a gold brooch.“You look beautiful too” I complimented her as I turned to search for my daughter.“Where’s Rhea?” I asked her, suddenly registering my daughter's absence in the room.“She’s in the car with Lavelle. Come let’s go else we might be late for the party” Gia was saying to me as she rushed off to the door.I nodded and followed behind her pausing to lock up my house. I stopped to take in the small mansion
Five Years Later“Maama. Are we going to see grandmama today?”I turned to smile at my little daughter, I was so proud of her. She was a big girl and worthy of loving. I was partly glad that I didn't take the Thompson's advice and aborted her.“Sure. If that is what my princess wants?” I asked her, she nodded, bopping her head with an excited smile on her face.“Which of the grandmamas?” I asked her, suddenly remembering there were now two grandmothers for her. I smile knowing that my daughter will have a better future than I did.“Both” She exclaimed excitedly bouncing up and down the sidewalk as I held her hands. I took a turn and came to a stop in front of my dance studio.I gaze lovingly at Dance with Love, proud of how far I have come. Though I didn't achieve this on my own, it was worth knowing my dreams had come true.“But Angel” I called to her with a frown as I got into the studio. I smile in greeting to Thea, my receptionist before turning to my daughter “We can't see both o
“Are you sure you want to do this?” Michael was saying as I stood in front of the mirror adjusting my tuxedo and tie.“Yes. Much more than you can imagine'' I replied without looking at him as I fixed my cufflinks.“I thought you loved Valerie. I thought you wanted to fight for her. How will you do that if you're getting married to Tianna?” Michael continued as he paced the room, trying to find answers to his questions.“Isn’t it too late for this, brother?” I snapped at him as he turned sharply to me“What do you mean?” Michael asked, shocked, colouring his face.“Well, if you'd arrived when I asked you to, none of this would have happened. Who knows, I might have been married to Valerie already”“But_____"“Enough both of you” Vino glared at us both as he came into the room with his now seven years old son, Tino.“Uncle Victor, you look good” Tino complimented me as he came to stand beside me checking me out.“Thank you, Valentino. You're not looking bad yourself too” I replied whil
I watched the whole drama unfold in front of me like I was in the movies. My years of acting and the awards I’ve won couldn’t have prepared me for this twist.I kept looking from Grandmother Willow to Aunt Clara, surprised that something like this could happen in reality. Isn’t stuff like this meant for the movies?“I hate what you do to me, Mother. I hate what you did” Aunt Clara was crying as she pushed grandmother Willow off her and made to stand up. I pitied her right now. No mother should go through what she is going through right now. And to think she had hated Valerie all these years not knowing she was her daughter. Her only daughter.“I’m not done with the story. You have to listen to everything before you hate me” Grandmother Willow’s face had hardened as she stopped her daughter who was about to leave the mansion.“There’s more?” Tianna gasped as she settled back on to the chair. She had a proud smile on her face. I knew she loved this so much. After all those years she fi
“Get me Valerie” I heard Mrs. Thompson said to Gia as I descended the stairs and came into the parlour. I watched Gia nodded and rushed out of the room.I took a seat and picked up the tea Audrey had placed before me. I blew into it to reduce its hotness with my legs crossed, I began to sip it ignoring Mrs. Thompson.Ever since that episode at the restaurant two days ago. She had been avoiding me. It’s like she was having second thoughts of asking me to marry her son. Was she regretting her actions? Does she now think that Valerie is the right person for Victor? Is that why she sent for her?I won't allow her to take my dream from me. I dropped the teacup back onto the saucer and straightened my pine. I won't give up without a fight.“Ma’am!
Two Days Later.It was two days later after the incident that I decided to put my plan of leaving the house in motion. I was alone in the maids' quarter after packing my bags. I tore off a sheet of paper and was about to pen down my message to Grandmother Willow.I couldn't bring myself to leave without leaving a message for her. She was the only one who had cared for me since my parents’ death. And it was surprising seeing that she wasn't my real grandmother. She wasn't my mom's mother. Mom's mother had died from lung cancer when she was Nineteen.So, I never really met her. And Dad has been raised in the orphanage. He didn’t know his parents since they had abandoned him from birth. Which was why they had showered me with all the love and care. And now they were no more. Someone took them from me. And I can't know who that p
“No” I repeated, ignoring the gasps my words had earned as I stepped fully into the room.I can't believe Valerie gets to enjoy everything. This wasn't the kind of revenge I had in mind for her. I don't want revenge in which she gets to find love and happiness again. I want her to suffer forever.“What are you doing, Tianna?” Mom rushed to my side as she whispered to me. She tried to drag me from Lavelle who had stood up and was now looking at me with a murderous look in his eyes.“What are you trying to do? Lavelle had everything under control “She repeated just in case I hadn't heard her words earlier.“Control my foot” I spat on the ground as I turned to my mom who was frowning at me. Why can't they see it? This wasn't L