NayaIt was past time for our session and after waiting and waiting there was no sight of him so I decided to go find him. I searched everywhere from his room to his study, then the library, the wine room, even the garden, and I still couldn't find anywhere.“Where the hell did he go now?” I groaned, opening different doors to find it.Frustration bubbled up as I opened door after door, each one leading to another space.After a while, I realized I didn’t even know where I was. I had taken so many turns, that the house felt like a maze. The hallway I found myself in didn’t look familiar at all. It was quieter here, the air heavier, and everything about it felt different.I turned another corner and stopped. At the end of the hallway stood a big door, one I hadn’t seen before. The wood looked smooth and polished like it had been cared for in a way the rest of the house hadn’t. Something about it made me hesitate, but my curiosity got the better of me.I pushed the door open, and what I
We went on with the session but my mind was still on what I had heard, I couldn't take my mind off it. I was stretching and massaging Leon's legs while my mind was far away. There were just so many things and I had so many different questions that I didn’t know how I could start asking the series of questions that kept running through my mind.“Hey” Leon snapped in fingers in front of my face“Sorry, what?” I asked shaking my thoughts away“Where is your mind at? I have been talking” he asked“Sorry, what were you saying? I didn't get you” I told him“You have been on one leg for a while now wouldn't you switch to the other?” he asked“Yeah right sorry” I immediately said picking up his other leg and doing the same“What is on your mind?” he asked with a little laugh“Well a lot if I am being honest a whole lot” I laughed “Is there something that can be used to threaten you?” he asked making my head fly up to meet his face“Threaten me? Who would want to threaten me?” I asked“I am t
He didn't tell me what he was going to do about it if we were to just let the man lurking outside the house just remain there trying to find things out. He wasn't carrying me along with his discussion with Nick even though I was the center of the conversation. I always circled back to his office to eavesdrop on them but I wasn't getting anything “What are you doing here?” Leon asked, making me jump in fear. Where the hell did he appear from“Why did you sneak up on me like that are you trying to fucking kill me?” I asked clutching my chest“I didn't sneak up on you, what are you always looking for here” he groaned like I was some type of disturbance“Were you inside the whole time or did you just get in? But there is no way you walked past me and I am so sure that there was no one in your office when I came in” I said still confused“There is an elevator from my room to all the places I love to visit and my office is one of them” he shrugged “Wow there are really different levels t
It was a bad idea I shouldn't have walked with Ryan into his office but that was exactly what I was doing, it was like I was being controlled with a remote. I didn't know how to stop myself, when I saw him outside I wanted to get back into the car and zoom off but he invited me to have tea in his office. I hesitated a bit but went with him.“Have a seat” he pointed to an empty sit opposite a big polished tableThe office was grand and intimidating, just like him. The massive, polished desk dominated the room, spotless and perfectly arranged. Shelves lined the walls, filled with untouched books, while bold, expensive artwork hung in between. A crystal chandelier sparkled overhead, casting light on the leather chairs and golden accents that made the space feel more like a showroom than a workspace. Everything was luxurious and cold, more about showing off wealth than creating a place to work. It was impressive but felt empty.“Thank you,” I said slowly taking a sit“Coffee or tea?” he
I rushed back to the house, it was almost time for my evening session with Leon and I also didn’t want him to notice I was away. It would just lead to a lot of questions and I didn’t want that. My heart was pacing quickly in my chest thinking about how badly my meeting with Ryan could have turned out the rage in his eyes was so scary anytime I thought back to it made me shudder. Him getting worked up when I mentioned him being threatened by Leon was quite unexpected, he flared up so much that I couldn’t help but wonder why he reacted so badly but that was wondering enough for me and the end of being nosey. As I opened the door of the house I was so shocked to see Leon and Nick seated in the living like they were waiting for someone “Hello” I whispered, as I turned to head upstairs praying that he wouldn't stop me but his harsh voice shouted me in my tracks “Where were you?” He asked “I went out,” I said, there was no reason to lie to him or tell him the truth either. His
Leon sat quietly for a moment, his eyes distant like he was somewhere far away. The gym felt heavier somehow, the silence stretching between us until he finally spoke.“When my father was alive,” he began, his voice low and steady“I didn’t feel like an outsider in the family, I knew I wasn’t welcomed by others but my father didn’t treat me differently so I didn’t care about the looks and whispers I got. He wasn’t the type to show affection. He wasn't warm or emotional but he treated me like his son. Not some illegitimate child” he continued I stayed silent, giving him the space he needed. Something in the way his voice carried made my heart ache for him, even before he said anything more. He didn’t have to tell me, the pain his voice carried as he spoke told me how he was struggling to let me in but he continued.“He was strict,” Leon continued, his gaze still far away, “All about business. Family get-togethers, vacations, or anything like that? He didn’t care for those. But I work
RYANI was raging in anger, I swept everything from the top of my desk causing everything to scatter and shatter on the floor in pieces. I paced back and forth, rage pulsing through my veins. My desk was a mess, papers scattered everywhere, broken glass crunching beneath my feet. I couldn’t stop myself, I grabbed another vase and hurled it at the wall, watching it shatter into pieces.“How dare she!!” I shouted pushing the shelf that held books in the office to the groundI was so angry that I felt like killing the bitch, she had the audacity to throw insults to my face. No one has ever dared to do it to my face, I was in disbelief at some point that I couldn't say a word.I had to teach her a lesson and waste no time doing it, I had to show her I wasn't to be fucking messed with.“What is the matter?” I heard my mother say, I looked up to see her standing by the door, her eyes fixed on the mess I had created.“I don't need you around me Mom, leave!” I roared at her but she didn't mov
LEONAlthough I was pissed at Naya for going to see Ryan, it came from a place of worry. I knew what they were capable of and what they could do to her if they wanted to and not only that but she was bringing the attention I was trying to avoid right to me. I kept thinking of the possibility of things that they could try to hurt her or ridicule her but nothing was forthcoming.I was to meet up with Ryan which was something I hadn’t done in a long time. The last time Ryan and I had a sit down it didn't end well and I was about to do it again. I just couldn't sit still while he plotted to do whatever it was to Naya. I would never let that happen not on my watch. I was intrigued by how confident and fearless Naya was. She gave me a bit of confidence why there was no reason to be scared of them or what they could do. It should be the other way around.They should be scared of me.When there were rumors of me being the next president of the company Ryan tried to threaten me that he would l
LEONThe anger in her voice was very loud and clear, I had never seen her like that it was like watching a different person but in a good way. Although it happened at a rough time she had the last laugh and it was so satisfying to watch. Their faces as they watch every word come out of her mouth, they must have forgotten she wasn’t the same girl they taunted and trampled on. They thought her words were just her bluffing because they thought she was weak and there was nothing she could do to them.And she showed them, they didn’t know how much she gave her all into making sure she brings them to their downfall, how persistent she was during that period was what drew me to her. I was so proud of her because she fought that battle against them and she won after they laughed in her face repeatedly, now it was left to them to waste away wishing they could go back in time and not get on her wrong side.She laid in bed and just stared at the ceiling without uttering a word and I sat beside h
I sat on the hospital bed staring into the distance while Leon sat beside me, he looked down and troubled, that it made me feel horrible. He also lost the same way I did but he was only trying to make me feel better while he battled with his own grief internally. I couldn’t even hold him and tell him everything would be fine, my mind wasn’t in the right place, we both needed each other and I couldn’t be there for him.“Have you had anything to eat?” I asked and he turned to me quickly surprised to hear me speak“Don’t worry about me I am fine” he said giving me a little smileHe still had his head wrapped with bandages and he hadn’t had any rest yet, his eyes looked red and heavy.“How could I not? Just look at you we went through the same thing and you are still trying to look after me when you are also hurting” I cried“Naya” he called cupping my face in his hands“Look at me, I am fine as long as you are fine,” he said the tone in his voice breaking my heart even further “But I’m
KAYLAIt was like a dream, one minute I was planning a holiday to escape everything that had been going on around me, and the very next minute everything was taken away from us. It was frustrating when our accounts got frozen but in my head I expected it to get fixed. Dad would take care of it was what I said. But it was like someone was actively working extremely hard to bring us down, I would never forget how Dad got arrested. I was still in bed when I heard a loud bang from downstairs, I was so confused and scared but I ran down the stairs to see what it was about just to see a sea of policemen storm into the house and whisk Dad away before we could react. Mom had to go around taking loans to afford a lawyer, it was embarrassing and unbelievable. I couldn’t wrap my head around how we could fall so fast, it didn’t happen with warning or little but everything happened at once and too fast for me to process. I cried myself to sleep every night because mom kept saying stuff like I ha
NAYA Being in that ward tied to the damn drip and the continuous beeping that filled my ears made me feel like I was being held captive. I wanted to leave the damn environment but they didn't want to let me leave. “I can’t stay here it is suffocating, I need to leave,” I said to Nick “Just a little more while and you will go home” Nick answered his voice laced with pity “I can’t, it feels like I am being held captive. I hate it here” I sobbed “How about we get some air outside” he suggested “Alright” I mumbled He took a wheelchair and tried to get me to sit on it when I stopped him “I can walk” I kicked the chair away as I got on my feet “Careful” he rushed to my side to assist me but the look I sent his way made him know better than to hold me I lost my baby and that was hard enough, staying in bed made me feel more helpless and way worse than I already was “Leon is now the CEO,” Nick said beside me “That’s good” was all I said It was good news but right
I headed back to the hospital so I could be with Naya while Nick could carry on sorting everything out, the evidence was clear and inevitable. The only way Jennifer could avoid getting arrested was if the evidence was destroyed and that would never happen not on my watch. I got down from my car and before I could step in an older-looking man with specks of grey hair scattered over his hair stopped me with his both hands stretched out by his side “Where is my daughter?” he asked a whiff of his alcohol-filled breath hit meI tried to walk around him and leave but he rushed and stood in front of me again asking the same question “Where is my daughter?!” he asked shouting this time“Go find your daughter or whatever else where to leave me and get out of my sight before I punch you in the guts” I threatened through my gritted teeth, I was in no mood to deal with a drunk“If you don't take me to her now I will come back with the press,” he said pausing me in my tracksWhat was the fucked
LEONIt was hard watching Naya devastated and broken and once again it was me who put her in that position. Just after celebrating that we were going to be parents it was taken away from us. It hurt so much but I couldn't show that in front of her, I had to be strong for her but I was moments away from slipping. I wanted to scream and crush them both to crumbs even after being named CEO. That wasn't enough, I need to finish them off for good.She clung to me tightly but didn't say a word after she cried her eyes out and I held onto her not letting her go. I couldn't tell her the good news since the moment had been stolen away and it didn't even sound like good news anymore with what we had going on. Our bundle of joy that we rejoiced over was gone, and I couldn't begin to imagine the pain that Naya was going through.“Congratulations boss you did it” Nick whispered once Naya fell asleep “Doesn't feel like a victory” I breathed out, he was talking about me becoming the new CEO of Valo
NAYAI slowly opened my eyes, my vision blurry at first. Everything around me felt hazy like I was trapped in a dream I couldn’t wake up from. I tried to make sense of where I was, but the steady beeping sound filling my ears told me all I needed to know. I was in a hospital.I felt something strapped to my face and instinctively reached up, pulling down the oxygen mask. My body ached, but I ignored the pain and tried to sit up. The moment I moved, a sharp sting shot through me, making me wince.Before I could push myself any further, I heard hurried footsteps. Nick rushed to my side, his face filled with worry.“You are up,” he said happily “Stay still I will go get the doctor” he whispered“Where is Leon?” I asked but he rushed out to get the doctor I winced at every movement I made every part of me hurt and there was a throbbing in my head that didn't want to go away. Every time I close my eyes I see flashbacks of the car ramming into us, I thought that was it, I genuinely thoug
RYANIt felt like I was in a trance state not only did I watch Leon walk in and destabilize everything I also watched him get elected as CEO out of fifty board members forty-nine of them all voted for him while I got one, just one fucking vote and that person was my mother. All my plotting and trying to protect my position and he just came out of nowhere and took it away from me like it was nothing.I had questions How long has he been planning for?He had a whole secret company and now an investment company? He was out to get us for good and he won. he fucking won.More than anything I felt like a failure, the smirk he had on his face kept replaying in my head. I wanted nothing more than to bury my nose in cocaine and do whatever came to mind. I wanted to strangle him with my bare hands and watch his life slip out of him.“Can you fucking answer me?!” I heard my mom shout. We were in the basement parking lot of the company waiting for the reporters to clear out before we left, the
LEON“Let me fucking go” I hissed at the doctor trying to clean up my wounds“But sir you are bleeding,” he said“I don’t fucking care!” I roared “I want every doctor in this hospital to attend to her, she must wake up or I would burn this place to the fucking ground!!” I shouted, there was a banging in my head as I spoke but I ignored it. I had to make sure Naya was fine“We have been able to stabilize her, we can only hope that she wakes up,” he said slowly like he was scared of the words as they came out of his mouth“Don’t tell me that! I would pay any damn amount just make sure she is fine and she wakes up please” my voice cracked as tears filled my eyes, it was unbearable to keep watching her lay still like that“What is going on? What happened?” Nick rushed in looking between me and Naya“We will try our best you have my word,” the doctor said I crashed on the couch holding my head tightly trying to stop the banging that refused to stop“Why hasn’t this been covered up?” Nick