Anthony's previous anger softened as he liked Benita, and he had always wanted to date her. He wouldn't deny that he felt something special for Benita, so he decided to visit Lerisa later and explain that he liked her, but only as his sister, and they couldn't date."Sure, I would like to go for lunch. Let's go to the cafeteria now," Anthony said, buckling his previous anger and not giving Benita the chance to know why Lerisa had appeared in his office and disappeared.However, Benita stood up from the opposite guest seat across from Anthony and asked him, "I saw your secretary leaving your office just now. She bumped into me by the door and nodded my head too."Anthony gazed up at Benita's forehead and saw that she indeed had a red mark on her head, which wasn't there in the morning when he saw her arrive at her office."I am so sorry about that. Lerisa is not feeling well, so she won't be coming to the company for some time. That's why she was here, to let me know about her absence t
Lerisa quickly got out of her car and rushed up to meet Remy."What are you doing here?" she questioned him, hoping that none of her family members had seen him.However, she pulled Remy by his masculine right arm to drag him away to his car and order him to leave.Just then, Lerisa's family house gate was pushed open, and her mother stepped outside, staring at them in shock."Lerisa!!" Mrs. Antonia hadn't expected to see her first daughter holding a man by his arms outside their house gate.Had it gotten to the extent that Lerisa was so desperate, she would shamelessly hold onto a man in front of their gate and lose her family's dignity in public? Mrs. Antonia thought.Lerisa quickly let go of Remy, not expecting her mother to step outside. It was still afternoon, and the sun was hot. What was Remy doing around her father's house gate? Lerisa wondered, and who had told Remy her family house address?Lerisa had so many questions to ask Remy, but she quickly turned to face her mother an
Remy smiled and asked Lerisa, "Why are you so hard on me? I told you that I am serious about you. Please, give me some time."Lerisa frowned, remembering how Anthony had warned her not to date Remy. She stared at Remy's face, wanting him to leave. "Fine. I will think about your proposal, but I am not interested in you. I simply don't like you, and you can go on and look for another person to date.""Why don't you like me? Is Anthony the one advising you against dating me?" Remy asked, meeting Lerisa's gaze."No. It's not about Anthony. How do you expect me to date you after catching you and Clara kissing publicly by the roadside? I cannot possibly date you after witnessing that," Lerisa said. Remy drew closer to her and pleaded, "Haven't you been in a relationship before? I sincerely apologize for that day. Please, give me a chance or do you want me to kneel and beg you?""No. Don't even think about it. Fine, I will send you a final text message tonight to let you know my decision. But
"I don't know, Sister, but that's only if you like him too. I cannot possibly advise you on what to do," Martha said, and Lerisa sighed heavily."You are right, but since I haven't been in any relationships before, let me give him a try first, and then we will see how our relationship works out," replied Lerisa."Alright, Sister," Martha agreed, and they finally left the kitchen.Lerisa returned to her room, preparing to call Remy and give him her final response. However, her mobile phone rang."Hello," Lerisa answered, seeing an unknown number displayed on her phone screen.It was already nighttime, but she heard Anthony's deep, husky voice say, "Hi, Lerisa. It's me, Anthony."Lerisa froze, not expecting Anthony to be the one calling her. She had ignored several of his calls after leaving L.H. Group, perhaps prompting him to use a different number."Good evening. Why are you calling me?" Lerisa asked, trying not to show her annoyance."Is it now a crime for me to call you and see how
Benita Evans was through with her shopping, and she wore a long sleeveless blue dress paired with black stiletto heels.She wondered what Anthony was still doing outside, as she wanted him to pay for most of the designer wear she had selected. She loved shopping, and Anthony hadn't complained about spending his money on her, even though they hadn't been dating for long.However, Benita frowned when she saw Lerisa walk into the same shopping boutique. She looked away, wanting to act like she didn't know her, but she was deeply jealous of the handsome man accompanying Lerisa.Lerisa hadn't noticed Benita either, as Remy wouldn't stop hugging her, even though Lerisa didn't like public displays of affection. She liked Remy and how he treated her, something she wished Anthony would do. As they walked up to select some clothes, it was clear Remy intended to take her shopping. Lerisa rarely changed her wardrobe, and after just a week of dating Remy, he had already told her he didn't like how
Remy looked at Lerisa's face as he finally pulled his Lexus Jeep to a stop. He desired even a quick kiss from her as his eyes lingered on her pink, rosy lips. But Lerisa told him, "Thanks for the shopping; I need to get out now.""Okay, take care. And about the job, I will help you get a position in one of my dad's companies.""No, not to worry. I will find a job by myself," Lerisa said, quickly adding, "Goodbye and drive home safely.""Sure, I will," Remy replied, watching Lerisa get out of his car. She took the gifts he had bought for her and finally walked away.Remy didn't start his car immediately, as he continued watching Lerisa until she was finally out of his view.He understood she was keeping him away from her family, but he wanted her to know that he was serious and not the playboy she had caught him as before."Damn it! How do I make her fall in love with me and kiss me? For how long can I keep holding on like this?" Remy looked at his trousers and knew that even though he
"I don't understand, Mom. Why should I tell him that I am not interested?" Lerisa looked at her mother in disbelief. She already knew that her mother wouldn't accept this situation, as her mother and Anthony's mother were close friends too.Martha rushed out of the kitchen as she heard her mother's voice. She stepped into the living room to find out what had happened."What happened, Mom?" Martha inquired, looking from her mother to her elder sister.Mrs. Antonia hadn't thought about the man who caused Anthony's relationship to crash being the same man desiring her daughter.She was initially happy that Anthony's relationship had crashed, thinking that maybe then Anthony would finally notice Lerisa. But now, Lerisa had moved on with the man instead of Anthony."Can you believe your older sister? She said she is dating the same man who dared to have an affair with his brother's girlfriend.""Mom, I already knew about that before, and I know that he's asking Lerisa out too," said Martha.
Anthony felt relieved after leaving Lerisa's family mansion and walking back to his car. He got into his Jeep and drove off, heading home in his car, and he said, "I cannot believe that Lerisa has become so stubborn these days. But I wouldn't sit back and watch Remy break her heart to pieces." Anthony was relieved for reporting Lerisa to her mother, and he finally went home to his family house. Meanwhile, Lerisa was very annoyed shortly after she had walked into her bedroom. She complained, "Why can't Anthony mind his business? What gives him the right to think that he can decide my life? He should better stay away from me." Lerisa walked up to her bedside drawer, as her room was spacious and moderate. She took her phone and called Anthony's number. She wanted to warn him and let him know that she was serious about not wanting to have anything to do with him. "He used to be my best friend, but not anymore. I won't allow him to dictate my life. What I want is that I will do it now