The Billionaire
March 29, 2009
Beuford Randolph Ellison III
"I'm coming. I just got held up a bit. I went by the hospital to get some papers signed then I helped this girl that was being harassed by her ex." I got out of my car and walked fast. The Chrysos, a building my great grandfather built, stood in the center of the city.
"I'm literally walking on the grounds now, Corine." I hung up and put my phone in my pocket.
"Good morning, Mister President," Frank, the head security, said. "Hope you have a good day today sir." He saluted and smiled.
"I already did, Frank. I already did." I grinned from ear to ear. It's been a long time since a woman ever made me interested like that.
God, I hope she calls me soon.
"Morning sir," Janice, my secretary of five years, said in her usual happy tone. "Your coffee is on the table and Miss Corine has been waiting for about two hours." I knew Corine must have given her a hard time for my tardiness. "Tnx, Jan and sorry about you know who." She winked and went back to her desk.
"Hi. Sorry. I'm here now." I smiled at Corine sitting stiffly on the office couch. She pursed her lips and raised an eyebrow before saying,
"What did you mean you saved some girl? Like you intervened in a fight? That's the stupidest thing you've ever done, Boo. You could've gotten hurt. Do you know how many people in this city own guns now?"
Corine stood up and walked towards me. She held my chin up and turned my face left to right, checking for any injuries.
"You do remember I'm a black belt, yes?" I stepped back from her. Being too close to anyone always freaked me out. Even Corine. As I sat in my chair, the memory of her love confession months ago made me smile.
"Why are you smiling?" Corine snapped. Her eyebrows met and formed a single line. Boy, was she irritated today.
"Nothing. I thought of something, that's all. So, how did your meeting with the Yashimo group go?" I opened the folder on my table. "We have to finish all these today. I'll be unavailable next week."
"What?! Where are you going?" Corine said, her voice a pitch higher than usual.
"Ferguson Inc. finally wants to sell," I boasted. "We’re gonna make billions, Corine! I’m going to fly to Seattle on the 31st, work out the details and seal the deal. It’ll take a week, give or take.” Corine folded her arms and only stared at me.
“What's wrong? A billlion dollars can't even make you smile a little bit?
“Yipee..” She said without the faintest excitement. This woman really needs to get laid soon. I smiled. If it wasn't for her strict demenour, men would probably fall in line to date her.
By the time I was done with all the papers that needed signing, it was already four in the afternoon. Janice knocked on my office door and brought in my coffee. It happened in a flash. She tripped on a loose rug five steps from me and the coffee burned me right in the chest.
“Oh my god. I’m so sorry Mr. Beuford, sir. I’ll get you napkins.” She ran outside before I could tell her not to worry because I had a handkerchief.
I put my hand in my pocket but it wasn’t there. Lucille. The memory of her radiant smile warmed my already burning and wet chest. I definitely have to see that gorgeous girl again.
The Retired Playboy March 29, 2009 Jasper Caleb Lauder "Hi. Good morning. Am I supposed to give this here?" I gave the piece of paper doctor Steward told me to bring to the lab. The medical laboratory was huge. There were different partitions of rooms inside. Every wall was made of glass and it was easy to see everything and everyone. The people moving inside looked like colorful fishes with their scrub suits. "Go in through that door, please." the receptionist said, pointing to a door on my right. It was labeled Extraction area. "Okay. Thanks." I opened the door and sat on a chair beside a table full of syringes and other stuff I didn't know the names of. My stomach was in kno
The Drunk March 29, 2009 LUCILLE "Whoa! I feel good, tanan na-nan-nana-nan. I knew that I would, now" James Brown's voice echoed throughout the hallway. Shocked, I hurried to cancel the call. "Hey, Cool song. Sorry. Just wanted to make sure you gave me your real number." Jasper said. He put his phone back in his pocket. "Of course I did. Like I said, we're friends now." I smiled and wondered what this handsome man did for a living. I assumed he was some kind of model base from his get up. He was wearing black pants and a navy blue body fit shirt covered by a black leather jacket.
How to Fight Your Demons March 30 2009 Jasper I let out a breath and tried to calm my erratic heart beats. My blood flowed more to a certain part of my body. “Down, boy, down!” I said to my already bulging pants. This girl is driving me nuts. First, she refuses a dinner date on account of having just met me. Then she replies to my good night text with a drunken call. And now she sleeps in the passenger seat of my Ferrari wearing nothing but a tiny piece of clothing. She might as well have been naked with her damn sexy legs exposed and boobs sticking out. Fuck, I want her so bad. We arrived at
The Playgirl March 30, 2009 Lucille AAAHHHHH! How am I supposed to resist all that? I shook my hands to calm myself. The image of his huge junk and ass were still fresh in my mind. My cheeks burned. Jasper left his bedroom door open. I took deep breaths to give my brain enough oxygen to think clearly, but the sound of the shower running made my imagination run wild again. What would he do if I went in with him? “Get a grip, Lu.” I said, slapping my cheeks. You sleep with him and you're gonna fall in love guaranteed. You're gonna get hurt again.
The Damned April 6, 2009 Boo The deal in Seattle that lasted five days had gone well. Ferguson Incorporated was now mine. At our celebratory lunch, Mr. Hiroko Yashimo invited me to go with him to California for a weekend getaway. I was about to decline, because all I wanted to do was go home and find Lucille, but then I saw her. "Daisy." Her long blonde hair and pale skin caught my eye. She passed by the restaurant wearing her favorite white nightgown. I hurried out, bumping into a waiter carrying a tray of food, the sound of broken glass and utensils made a ruckus. Shit. "Sorry. Sorry." I said, not stopping to help him up. When I was finally outside, I found the sidewalks empty. My chest tightened as
Crazy in love April 6, 2009 Jasper Lucille. Lucille. Lucille. Beautiful, hot, smart, funny, Lucille. I lay on my bed and tried to get her out of my mind. I tossed and turned. I placed the pillow on my face and shouted. AAAHHHHH!! Good thing I own the whole 30th floor or else the neighboors would have thought I was crazy. Lucille was smiling. Lucille on top of me grinding hard. Lucille's mouth was open and her head bent backwards having an orgasm. I sighed and gave up the task. My mind was determined to make me suffer. There was no escaping her. I looked at the time on my bedside table and it was still 9:30pm. Fuck. I have to see her.
Goodbyes April 7 2009 Lucille Permanently delete all items? Am I sure? Do I really want to delete all the photos of Nathan and me? Decide Lu. You can do this. You have to do this now. I stared at my laptop's screen with red puffy eyes and sniffed. Even though I was alone in the lab, it felt like someone was crushing my chest with their hands. When Jasper nibbled on my ear and kissed my neck a few hours ago, I suddenly remembered how Nathan used to do it. For a moment I fantasized that it was him behind me and I allowed myself to feel that longing I had for him since we broke up. But when Jasper f
The Past and The Present April 10, 2009 Boo Lucille lay beside me with her eyes closed, her naked chest heaved up and down. I propped my elbow up to look at her beautiful face and traced my fingers on her nose and lips. She smiled and looked at me. Lucille lifted her head up to meet my lips and I moved on top of her. I lightly kissed her cheeks, her neck and her breasts. Her lavender scent intoxicated me. My mouth went lower to the spot between her legs until she moaned over and over again. The sweet sound of her voice made me hard. I lifted my head to look at her but my pounding heart came to a full stop. Lucille’s bloodshot eyes were wide with fear as she looked at me. She put her hands on her throat as if she couldn't breathe and blood started dripping from her head
Epilogue Jasper I backed her up against the kitchen wall and held her chin up to look at me. Her ragged breaths told me she wanted me just as badly. I tasted the tint of oranges from her lips and it reminded me of our first kiss. It was six in the morning when I woke up and she wasn't beside me. I found the kids still sleeping in their nursery and figured Lu was probably preparing breakfast. "If you wanna fuck me, do it now before the little cockblockers wake up." "Shhh I'm still admiring your beauty. This is all mine, you hear me?" I said as I let the straps of her nightgown fall off her shoulders. "Yes, boss." L
Epilogue 2011 Boo The early morning snow made everything outside look like a picture on a Christmas card. I've always hated Christmas ever since Daisy died. But now looking at Nora, DJ and Jessie decorating the huge tree in the living room of our new mansion, I realized it was my favorite holiday again. "Daddy! I need you to lift me up so I can put the star. Please?" DJ called me and interrupted my thoughts. The nine foot tree colourfully glowed, making me miss grandpa who always loved Christmas trees. "Ok, baby. Come here." I held her by the waist and hoisted her up. "Boy, you're getting heavy." "Done." DJ beamed. I put her do
Epilogue 2012 Lucille “Jasper! Get your son out of that mud pit right away!” I shouted as little Aspen kept jumping up and down, splashing mud all over his clothes and face. “He won’t listen to me, Lu. He’s the boss!” Jasper tried pulling Aspen but he sat on the ground. “I’ll show you who’s the Boss. Come here you two!” I shouted at them while I ran. “Ahhhh run Aspen, run! Mommy Monster is coming to eat us.” Jasper and Aspen ran toward the mansion and I shouted for them to stop before they brought mud all over the house. But of course I was too late. Mud was all over the floor. After our two months honeymoon, Jasp
Mr and Mrs Lauder June 5, 2009 Lucille They say true love is something that a few people find once in their lifetime. I was one of the lucky ones. As I danced with my gorgeous billionaire husband, who would walk through fire for me, my heart overfilled with joy. I rested my head on his chest and inhaled his intoxicating perfume. The band played Unforgettable by Nat KingCole and Jasper and I held each other close. “I love you so much, Lu.” “I love you so much, Jas. I can’t believe you planned all these without telling me. Or without me finding out.” “It’s easy when
The Photoshoot June 5, 2009 Lucille Jasper and I drove to a beautiful beach house in the Hamptons for the photoshoot. Two days ago, Steph and Jade came with me to the fitting and they said I looked beautiful. I felt beautiful. The dress was every girl’s dream come true. It showed all the right curves and was just the right amount of puffy. The lace work and real diamonds were to die for. “We're here.” Jasper said, parking the car in a big mansion. “Grandfather’s grandfather helped build this with his own hands. “Wow. That’s amazing. It’s beautiful, Jas.” I got out of the car as he opened the door for me. Ever since that bleeding episode, he has been treating
June 1, 2009 Viva Las Vegas Boo “Holly shit are we in Vegas?” Nora said as she looked out the window. “Yes. Hey. Do you have a boyfriend?” I asked her and she chuckled. “No. Never. Why?” “Have you ever been in love before?” Nora looked at me and didn’t say anything. I was about to ask her again when she suddenly said, “Yes. To a man way older than me. He was a nurse who voluntered at the orphanage. And one day, the day before I turned sixteen, he raped me. I’ve never trusted any man ever since.” “I’m sorry to hear that. Th
It’s a Sign June 1, 2009 Boo Having finished all my work before lunch, I called Nora to come by and bring some food. I gave her one of the company credit cards to spend on anything she wants. So far the record shows she only used it to buy lingeries and our lunch. My phone rang and I cancelled the call once I saw it was Jasper. I was ashamed of my outburst, but I also wasn't ready to apologize. Lucille left me a long email explaining how much she loves me and cares for me, but only as a friend and as part of the family. She told me to find my own happiness even if it meant it was Nora whom she still didn't trust. If the baby is yours, Boo I promise we will tell him/her the truth. Please don't be mad anymore. Lucille's letter somehow ma
A Good Day May 30, 2009 Lucille Dr. Steward put me on bed rest for two days after I got released from the hospital. Jasper and I thought it was better if we stayed in my apartment for a while to avoid Boo, who had been ignoring our chats and calls. “Honey? You okay, Lulu bear?” Grandpa Joe peeked his head through my bedroom. “Come in pops.” I grinned from ear to ear. “What’s up?” “Oh nothing. I only wanted to talk to you before we left for the airport. I’m happy to see you so happy, Lu. You deserve all the best things in life.” “But grandpa, I’ve hurt Boo so much. I sh
Eleanor May 30, 2009 Boo I called her after I left the hospital in a fit of rage and told her to meet me in the same hotel we were before. The bottle of whiskey was empty by the time she arrived an hour later. Nora looked at me with pity in her eyes and I wanted to laugh. I wanted to cry. I hated the nagging ache that drummed with every heartbeat. I hated Lucille and Jasper. “Are you okay?” “I know everything about you. Why didn’t you just tell me what you needed the money for?” “Coz I don’t want to be somebody’s charity case. I can manage on my own.” “By trying to fuck your w