“Thank you '' Kate said, a little blush tainting her cheeks; this man looks like Liam but he wasn’t cold and aloof like Liam. He gave out warmth.
The man turned to her with a small smile; but he said nothing. He returned his gaze to the lady by the counter as he watched her package his order.
Kate figured she should wait back and thank him properly; so she stood aside and waited for the man to take his order.
He took his drink from the woman and turned to the Kate with a smirk on his lips;
''I'm Joshua, what's your name? ''
He asked courteously; Kate was surprised; she didn't expect him to introduce himself.
''Oh… I'm Kate, it is nice meeting you Joshua. Thanks for buying me this coffee.''
She thanked again as they walked out of the cafe and Joshua laughed.
“Nah, a gorgeous lady like you shouldn't be left to pay for their own drinks.” He said and Kate blushed. What a sweet talker he was. If her hu
Joshua came out of the car and held out his hand for his mom to come out; Catherine stepped out and clung to her son's arm.It's been so many years. Twenty long years!After her mission failed and she couldn't get the Smith Corporation for her son, she had to take him away and change his name. His name was Blake but she had changed it to Joshua to protect him.And after sending him away, she adopted a son, of the same age and named him Blake. So everyone thought he was her son, and the heir to Global Corporation, and that was what she wanted. She needed to protect Joshua from anyone who might have known about her plot.If she had succeeded in killing Liam, it would have been easy to get into the Smith Family and have the Smith Corporation with a simple blood test, but he was alive! He was fucking alive! Up till that moment, she still hadn't figured how he managed to escape from her grip.After what happened; Liam was protected by guards, and he bar
As she approached his table, Kate took in his expression. He was staring at her like she had caught him doing something wrong; she has not seen him with such an expression before and her eyes reflexively looked down to the phone in his hands and Liam instantly turned it over.She caught his action, and a blush flushed her cheeks;''I'm sorry for interrupting, I should have knocked.”She said as she pushed the file across to him; her eyes flickering over his phone.Maybe he was watching porn, and she had just walked in without knocking, that explained his shocked expression and why he had turned the phone over as she approached. But what was he watching exactly.Gay porn???She wondered, and she pulled her eyes to his face. For him to have been so embarrassed, he must have been doing something very dirty, so it was definitely gay porn.He has been trying his best to disperse the gay rumors so he must be that shocked
''It will seem weird as first, you can't really seem to figure out why this person has occupied a permanent spot on your mind and you don't just understand why your thoughts are always being occupied by this person.When you feel this way, there are mainly three things involved.“You could be madly in love with them?”Liam brows creased harder when he heard the doctor’s words, “In what? What did you say?”He asked with an irritated tone; that was the last thing he expected to hear. He barely knew Kate. They may be married but they don’t live in same room or do they talk.Why was the doctor talking about love? Besides, he wasn't one who had such weak feelings, he didn't even have time for that; she must be mistaken.''No, I didn't say that is what it is, I'm just giving you the options; can I go on?” Olivia said try to prevent herself from laughing.This man was too naïve whe
She stood in front for a second before taking in air and diving deep into the water; the coldness of the water hit her skin, sending shivers down her spine; she swam for a moment before coming up to water surface; she wiped the water droplets on her face with her palm and she panted heavily.The water looked shallow from up there, but it was really deep; it was almost on her neckAfter securing herself, she dived into the pool again; it has been a long while since she felt so much relief. She was getting used to staying in Liam’s home at least. Remembering Irene, she figured she should go see her, since it's been a while. She had told her about the job, but she still needed to see her and know how she had been faring.After swimming for a while, Kate decided to practice her breath holding skills before she left the water; so she came up to the surface and took in a deep breath then plunged deep into the water squatted on the floor, closing he
He then continued with the CPR and calling onto her. “Kate! Wake up! Come on, wake up! Please!” Liam exclaimed as he pressed on her chest with both hands; she was still not moving; her eyes were still shut. He had never felt so much afraid of anything in so long! At that moment, he felt the same pain he felt twenty years ago in the closet. Everything around him disappeared and the only thing he could see was Kate; memories of that night flashed through his eyes and his hands shook from fear. He felt pain coursing through him as his eyes grew dark red from the pain. As the seconds passed, her face was getting paler; it was as though she was dying.Liam felt his breath ceasing; he found it hard to take in air. But he was not about to give up; he could not let her slip away the way he watched his parents twenty years ago; helpless and weak. With determination, he took in air again and covered her lips again, pushing it slowly down her throat to he
Kate pushed open Liam’s door and stepped into his room. She looked around for a second before she walked to the large wardrobe; she pushed it open slowly and her eyes awed at the magnificent décor of a common wardrobe. She was stunned; everything had its place, his shirts were neatly hanged by the side followed by his trousers and work clothes and other casual wears; neatly arranged in the huge wardrobe. There were drawers by the side and Kate opened them probingly; each drawer held different items, one was his underwear, his neckties and another his tie clips and cufflinks. They looked so well kept, as though he never touched them for once. He must be fastidious! Kate wondered as she closed the drawers and went back to the wardrobe to find what she came for. Taking out casual pants, an underwear then she searched through his shirts and took out a gray loose knitted woolen sweater top and closed the wardrobe. The clothes on her hands smelt nice
It was early march; it was autumn in Australia, she wasn't sure how the weather would be Washington DC so she ran back to the bed and picked up her phone, browsing about the weather.Oh, its winter… they always rain during that season in DCShe mumbled in her head before walking back to the wardrobe. She didn't like winter season, more so rainy days her mom had died on a rainy day. That night was very dreadful and although she was almost forgetting it, she always remembered it when there was a storm; she pulled herself away from the thoughts as she concentrated her eyes on the closet.When she was released from the dark room and given that room, the wardrobe was already stuffed with wears, everything a woman her age may need. Some of them were her size, while the others were not exactly.She just made do with some clothes for the meantime. Her clothes back home were a little shabby, and given that she had begun work, she could not wear them. Althou
When she got downstairs, a few guards were already waiting beside the car outside the house.''The Boss says you should take me home to pick my passportKate said when she approached, and the lead guard stared her up to down as though in unbelief. She remembered him; he was the guard that had thrown her over his shoulders the day she was with Justin. He was also the guard that dragged her to the dark room and locked her up. She hated him to her very bones. Well, she was not surprised; he was the same as his master.The guard watched her for a moment, as though he was not convinced by what she said. He took out his phone and called Liam to confirm. Kate folded her hands as she watched him; wondering whether he was stupid, or he just lacked reasoning. How would she just walk up to them and ask them to drive her home without Liam’s command?She watched him speak a few words on the phone and then turned to her;''Get in.” He said and walked
Jayden smiled as he walked to his room and looked at his reflection in the mirror. His fingers ruffled his hair, and he wondered if he should get a new hairstyle. Striding sluggishly to his bed, he fell on it. Madison… He thought, a smirk on his lips. He could not get her out of his head after that heated night of passion. He had not done something so wild before; sleeping with someone he didn't know for the first time. It was crazy. After that day, he had intended to forget about her, but after seeing her application letter to work in his company, he couldn't get her off his mind. He wanted to have a taste of it again, but this time, with her name on his lips, that was if she was up for it. But judging from how she had acted, he wasn't sure she wanted to do it again. He was brought back from his thoughts when his phone rang. He swiped when he saw the caller; Ivy… '' ''hey, babe, you up for some party tonight?'' she asked. He could hear her tossing things about in the background
''Pft, what a very sad life you live. '' Elle said, giggling lightly. Jayden ruffled her hair;''It's not, it's even more peaceful than most. ''''Nah, I highly doubt. But I still wish you'll fall in love someday, even if not with Ivy, with someone who would love you just the same.''Jayden laughed; ''Don't tell me you're already in another relationship, Elle. You just broke up two weeks ago! '' Jayden just guessed, but when he saw the smile on her chin, he knew he had suspected right;''You don't say!'' He laughed;''This one likes me a lot, Jayden, '' Jayden nodded; ''And so did the last one, ''Elle rolled her eyes. ''Well, that one was a cheat. ''Jayden was quiet for a moment, then he patted her hair; ''Just be careful, okay, you can take your time before getting into another relationship, you're still very young.''Elle stood up; ''it's getting late, are you going home or you're sleeping over?''Jayden smiled, seeing that she had smartly changed the topic. He just wanted her to
Jayden smiled when he saw the faint blush appear on her chin. It was hard to resist him; he had not met a woman who did.''So what do you say? Dinner by 6 on Saturday?'' He asked, shifting the strands of her hair to the back of her ear. She couldn’t breathe. The only thing she wanted at that moment was to escape from there, so she quickly nodded.Jayden smiled and stood upright; ''Okay, I'll pick you at your house.'' he said, walked to his car, and drove off, leaving her standing and looking incredibly shocked by what just happened.It took Mady a few minutes to realize that she had just agreed to a date with him. She grabbed her hair with one hand as she frowned intensely. What did she just do?***Jayden stared at her through his rearview mirror, a grin on his chin. He mentally thanked his car for getting hit that morning. After that day at his office, he had thought of a thousand ways to start a conversation with her without it being weird or out-of-place giving their encounter in
The rest of the week ran smoothly. Madison was surprised that Jayden did not speak or asked to see her after that first encounter. She was surprised, but at the same time, happy. Happy that it was as Zoey had said, there was nothing to it, it was just a one-night stand.She had bumped into ivy a few times, but she felt so guilty that she couldn't even look her in the eye. ivy was pretty with a hot body. She wondered what could make Jayden cheat on someone so perfect.But you can never understand people who think with their d*cks can you? I mean, she was perfect for her Ex, but he cheated more times than all the sex she had ever had in her entire life.Work was great. She changed her alarm wake-up time to 5:30, so she could be at the company very early. She did not want to get on the bad side of her seniors. But then, just when everything was going smoothly, something happened.Mady greeted her colleagues as she left the office. Walking to the parking lot, she beeped her car and walked
The two other employees glanced at Madison in shock. Did she just curse in front of the CEO? Was she asking to be sacked? Madison’s hands flew to her lips when she realized what she just did.''I'm sorry, sir. It was a slip of the tongue.'' She apologized, trying her best to avoid eye contact. Just what the hell did she get herself involved in?Jayden sat up in his chair; ignoring what just happened, he asked; ''Have you all been briefed?''"Yes, we have,'' they replied. ''Alright, you're welcome to Lincoln Corporation. I hope you enjoy working with us.'' He said and stood up, extending his hand for a handshake;The two employees shook him, and Madison stretched her shaky hands. Jayden smiled as he shook her. Nothing extra, but she felt shivers travel up her spine, and she quickly withdrew her hand.Jayden smiled and dismissed them. Ari was the first to turn around in a bid to escape quickly, but he was not done with her yet.“Madison Grey.'' He called and her legs came to a halt as
Madison slumped on her bed when she came back from the interview. She had taken a day's leave from work to go for the interview, and this was the last chance she had, else she would be stuck working for Clinics for a few more years. She didn't want that.Taking off her clothes, she cleaned up her house. She didn't have the time to clean up in the morning since she was in a hurry.As she cleaned her room, her thoughts drifted to the man from the previous night.Was she rude for sending him away like that? She thought.Then she shook her head. She would have made breakfast before he left, but she had an interview she couldn't miss. Besides, it was a one-night stand, they didn't know each other and Australia was too big of a place to meet a stranger twice.Changing her bedsheets. She put it into the washing machine and lay down for a movie.***Madison woke up the next morning and prepared for work, she quickly had breakfast and hurried out of the house, on the way, her phone buzzed and
Madison lost count of how many times they did it that night. Wild, passionate sex with no strings attached. It was nothing like she had ever felt. Morning came too quickly, as she was woken by her alarm. She had set an alarm for 6 because she had a job interview at Lincoln Corporation.She was an accountant. She had worked for a clinic for three years, but she wanted to move to a new environment and get better opportunities, plus she was having issues with her manager, and he was making work difficult for her.She had gone for a few interviews, but the companies were yet to call her back. Lincoln was her last straw. She jumped up from the bed naked and she hurried to the bathroom, but she stopped halfway when she noticed someone lying on the bed.Remembering her escapade, the previous night, she ran back to the bed and shook him roughly."Wake up! It's time to leave."Seeing him this morning, she noticed how great his body was. He looked like he worked out. He was sleeping with messy
21 years laterMadison touched up her already red lips as she smacked them."How do I look?" She asked, her best friend. Zoey was her childhood friend and they had been through all life's shit together."Hot, baby girl." She said, packing her hair up in a ponytail,"I'm going to get laid tonight." Madison said, and Zoey chuckled,"You get laid almost every night, not like this would be any different.""Well, it would cause I’ll be fucking a total stranger."Zoey’s eyes widened as she turned to her friend but before she could say a word, Madison walked out the restroom. Her friend had taken some alcohol earlier so she was a little high, so she wasn't sure if she was saying with her right senses."You are kidding right?" Zoey perverse as she followed Madison immediately,Madison smirked; "watch me." She said as her eyes scanned the crowd of screaming people in the club and her eyes stopped at a guy who was drinking alone at the bar.She smiled and walked to him before Zoey could stop he
Four years later."Jayden Smith, come back here!" Kate called as she watched her son leave his food and run to hug his father as he walked down the stairs, laughing mischievously.The little boy looked exactly like Liam, except he had his mother's eyes. Liam lifted his son up and kissed his fat cheeks as he carried him back to where his mom was sitting.Kissing her on the lips, he placed Jayden back in his chair. Kate glared at her son, and he laughed, showing off his developed milk teeth. She couldn't even get angry at him."How was your night, baby?" He asked as he tilted Kate’s head to look at him."Fine!" Jayden answered, before his mom could form words in her mouth. Kate and Liam burst out laughing."Jay, I was asking your mother." Liam said, patting his hair.Kate smiled. ''He likes you too much. '' she said;''It's obvious. '' Liam chuckled, patting Jayden hair again. Liam dotted on their son a little too much. It was as though he wanted to give him all the love he couldn't get