"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
"Hmm, Mother. Each time I try to get past this, you just keep making it hard for me. I cannot love Lerisa in that manner. It's too hard for me. My best friend, my younger sister," "She's not your sister, Anthony. It's okay. I know it is not easy for you. But I wish that you could just try to see Lerisa beyond siblings bonds and date her. Anyway, who is the new young lady that you are now dating? Come, let us have something to eat first. Your father went out with his friends. They had a party to attend, but it's men's stuff, and I cannot go with him," Mrs. Beatrice explained. "That's fine, mom, but about Lerisa. We cannot date. Lerisa is even dating Remy now," Anthony said. "What??" Mrs. Beatrice looked stunned. "You see what you have caused. When your father and I advised you to marry Lerisa, you refused. Now Remy has seen her value and importance, and you just lost." Mrs. Beatrice was not happy to hear the news. Anthony walked up to the dining room to join his mother. He had an e
Anthony got into his bedroom frustratingly and shut the door. Then he went to take a shower. He murmured, "I cannot believe that my mother would support Remy marrying Lerisa. No way. I cannot allow that to happen between them." Anthony finished taking his bath. He walked out of his bathroom and went into his closet, where he grabbed a white robe and wore it across his shoulder. Wearing the white robe properly and tying the robe at the front. He went back to his room and got a phone call from Benita. "Hi, babe," Benita said, as she loved the expensive dresses and shoes that Anthony had bought for her. "How are you doing?" Anthony asked her, and Benita replied, "I am fine. Thanks for taking me out." "You're welcome. Have you had something to eat for tonight?" Anthony asked her again. "Yeah, I have. I just called you to thank you properly," Benita said. "No problem," Anthony replied. Benita was actually looking forward to Anthony requesting to see her the following Sunday, but An
"Mom..." Lerisa looked at her mother, her face reddened with anxiety. "Aren't you going to say anything? I am not going back to the L.H. group, and that's final," Lerisa deadpanned, and her mother sighed. "Lerisa, your recent behavior is becoming increasingly antiquated, and it disgusts me. Let us have our dinner first," Mrs. Antonia said, and Lerisa had no other option than to keep silent. She watched her mother walk up to the dining room too, with her father sitting silently on the first chair. Lerisa finally dragged herself to join her family for dinner. Indeed, she was the quiet type of lady before, and she wasn't pretending to be quiet just to gain Anthony's attention. Lerisa let out a sigh, meeting her parents' expressionless gaze on her. Martha finally walked out of the kitchen, interrupting all her trance of thoughts and the dead silence in the dining room, and she said, "Dinner is ready. Come assist me, sis; I'm hungry too." Lerisa stood up from the chair and assisted M