"How are you doing today?" Anthony inquired of Benita. The time was 6 pm when Anthony was through inspecting his house and he stood beside his sleek black car to know where Benita was."I am fine, I am at home. How was work today? I am sorry for not showing up at the company today," Benita said, sounding calm on the phone."It's alright. I understand your compliant. But that doesn't mean that you should be avoiding to call or you shouldn't request to see me. You can always come to the company to visit me if you want to," Anthony said, and Benita responded, "Okay. I will keep that in mind. Maybe by Friday, as I still would like to rest throughout this week, and until the weekend.""Hmm, so can we see? I want us to meet somewhere special. I am still processing all that you have said to me," Anthony said, and Benita replied, "Alright. Do you want to meet with me today?""Yes. Or are you not free for us to hang out? I want to show you something, and I am serious about the two of us getting
"Uhm, okay," After much hesitation, Lerisa finally accepted Emma's phone and input her phone number into the latest mobile she saw that Emma was using."I have saved my phone number into your phone. I have to go now," Lerisa said, standing up from her seat."Thank you, I will call you later. Take care of yourself," Emma replied, watching Lerisa step out of their table of two seats at the private section. Lerisa hoisted her handbag onto her shoulder and smiled at Emma as she finally left the car.Walking up to her car, Lerisa sighed as she got into her car and shut the car door behind her."Wow, so Remy truly wants to marry me. I never knew that he was so serious. Can someone marry a man that they don't really love? Does love truly grow with time in getting to know someone just like how I have gotten to know Anthony for all my life? Growing up and thinking that Anthony will marry me. Hmm," Lerisa had a frown on her face. She knew all along that Remy was serious about her, but she was st
"Nothing. I was just thinking that I hadn't expected you to purchase the house so quick. Are you truly serious about marrying me? Don't you think that it's too early for us to marry and settle down as a couple now?" Benita inquired once more, and Anthony could sense that she didn't want to marry him."What's wrong, babe? Don't you want to marry me?" Anthony asked finally. The look of hurt flashing in his eyes, and Benita quickly replied, "No. Don't get me wrong, Anthony. I was only thinking that we haven't dated for long for us to settle down quickly. I mean, we were supposed to still date for at least six months plus to determine if we can be compatible. I don't know if you are understanding what I mean."Anthony looked at Benita in disbelief. He sighed and looked away from her. His mother was right, no lady should pressure him into moving out of his parents' house and buying a house compulsorily for her."It's okay if you don't want to marry me. You can leave," Anthony said, turning
Anthony got home to his father's mansion, and it was already late at night. He saw his phone ringing. Taking out his phone and thinking that his mother was the one calling him, but when he stared at the caller's name and saw Benita's name on his phone screen, Anthony frowned and threw his phone back into his trouser side pocket.He shut his car door, which automatically locked, and walked up towards their mansion's facade to go into the house.Mr. Joshua Gregson was in the living room alongside his wife, who looked worried after contacting Anthony on the phone and hearing that he sounded dull.Mrs. Beatrice didn't believe that Anthony had not packed out. She thought he had evacuated their house without informing her first."What's the matter?" Mr. Joshua inquired. However, as Mrs. Beatrice wanted to reply, the sound of their television speaking in the living room and displaying the latest news interrupted. Anthony eventually approached the door, rang the bell, and entered the living ro
The following day, Benita arrived at L.H Group to Anthony in his office. She had simply forgotten that James had resumed working in L.H Group.James didn't take over Lerisa's office as Anthony's secretary. He was posted to the financial team to work with them, and there he learned about Benita's affairs with Anthony.James was disappointed to learn that Benita and Anthony were having an affair before she left. Most of the staff also didn't know why Benita left L.H Group.Some had thought maybe Anthony did something wrong to Benita or cheated on her, but none of the staff working in the accounting office could give an account of why Benita left.As Benita arrived at L.H Group, she hadn't thought of seeing James. She was stunned, so she quickly came up with a lie as James met her on the third floor."Benita, what are you doing here?" James asked. He wore a white shirt and black pants as he approached Benita.Benita wore a cream-colored short skirt and blue top, paired with her black purs
"Benita, you know that's not possible for me not to invite my parents if we decide to host the housewarming party. For now, I haven't informed them yet of the new house location. It's okay, when you're ready you can let me know," Anthony said. He was not happy to know that Benita was hesitant to marry him. She sat across from him and finally said, "Okay. I will be expecting your call to hear the date of the housewarming. But what car did you purchase for me?""Not to worry, when the day arrives you will see it. Or do you want me to fix the housewarming this weekend," Anthony said."No. Whenever you're ready too. I just want to see the car," Benita lied, looking hopefully at Anthony's face. He took out his phone and showed her the Range Rover Sport that he purchased for her.Benita leaped for joy and wanted to receive the car immediately. "Please, can you take me to see the car. I really do like it," Benita begged."No. Let me settle with everything first. Probably next weekend. I will
Lerisa met her mother as soon as she walked into the living room. "Good evening Mom," Lerisa greeted."Welcome, Lerisa. How was work today, and your friend, Remy?" Mrs. Antonia asked, as she was already familiar with Lerisa working with Remy and Remy also showing interest in Lerisa."It was fine, Mom. Remy invited me to attend his parents' wedding anniversary tomorrow," Lerisa said."Oh, that's nice. He's such a kind man, so when will he be coming here officially to marry you?" Mrs. Antonia questioned Lerisa as she was sitting on the living room couch alone, and already through with preparing their dinner."Mom...." Lerisa frowned. "I don't know yet," she added."You should. That's fine. I have already finished preparing dinner, I was just waiting for you and James to return home.""Okay, Mother. Let me go inside and freshen up. I will be back to join you," Lerisa said, and she quickly walked into the corridor and went to her room."Marriage? I don't think I can accept Remy. What's wro
Lerisa got out of her bed after James left her room, and she did not make any attempt to go and see Anthony.Walking into her bathroom, Lerisa decided to have her bath as she pulled off all her clothes and started taking her bath under the shower.James left Lerisa's room and went outside to inform Anthony that Lerisa was coming. Meanwhile, Mr. Fred was speaking to Anthony and invited him to join them inside the house for breakfast.Anthony had just finished exercising like he usually does on Saturday morning, so he was passing along Lerisa's family house and decided to say hi to her.Although Anthony was hesitant, knowing that Lerisa was avoiding him and had blocked him on all social platforms, he remembered her confession to him that she couldn't withstand seeing him with other ladies.Well, Anthony still missed his friendship. Though he could have decided to accept Mr. Fred's offer for breakfast with them, he accepted.Anthony finished having breakfast with Lerisa's parents and Jame