LEONNaya was giving it her all to make it work, she was the kindest and most encouraging whenever we were doing a session. She was almost like a different person, no sass, no sarcasm, no argument even when I lashed out at her she still always kept her cool.She also spent long nights studying and doing a lot of research, she would always sleep off most nights on the table covered with different books. That gave me a bit of assurance that she knew what she was doing but she was working herself way too much. She wanted that result, maybe even worse than me with the bad leg. “Hey Boss,” Nick said walking into my study“How you feeling?” he asked“I am good,” I said taking a sip of my coffee“You know what I am talking about. The therapy, you leg, how are you feeling?” he asked“No difference I am just sore” I breathed out, it was too early to be discouraged but I was gifted with patient “That is a good thing, you didn't feel anything before,” he said smiling “Yeah I guess” I rolled m
NAYAI got back feeling a lot more refreshed than ever, Nick was right I needed it. Other than the fact that I bumped into Ryan the day went well, I couldn't stop thinking back to him handing his business card to me. Like what was he trying to do? Or get from me? He was a big-ass creep that needed to be put in his place.I had an evening session with Leon so I didn't bother to go to my room, I decided to rest on the couch till he came out for the session. The masseuse did a great job. I have never felt so light in my life, I was so light that I felt like I could be blown away. “A little nap won’t hurt,” I said to myself, adjusting so that I could get more comfortable, that was the last thing I remembered before everything drifted away.When I woke up from my supposed nap, it felt like the best sleep I had ever had in my life. I kept on stretching and yawning as I searched around for my phone to check the time. “Finally up?” I heard someone say making me jump“Holy cow” I jumped“Le
After our little conversation, I headed to my room not like I could get any sleep but I spent the rest of the morning doing more research that could help. I was bummed that I missed a session. It was just one session but there wasn’t the luxury of time so every session was important.I walked into Leon’s therapy room early that morning, determined to make progress. I had stayed up, researching techniques to help strengthen his core and leg muscles we had to make up for the session that was missed. It was exhausting, but I didn’t mind. I was determined to make him walk again, no matter how much effort it took.Leon was already waiting for me in the gym, sitting in his wheelchair by the large window that overlooked the garden. His face carried its usual unreadable expression, but there was something different today. Maybe it was the slight narrowing of his eyes or the way his hands gripped the armrests of his chair.Did he get any sleep? Why was he here so early?“Good morning,” I greet
It was Sunday so it was rest day for us, no sessions just so he could rest his muscles from the intense week of training we had, but I still spent my own day doing what I have been doing for a while now which was more research as sad as that sounded. That was my new life. Usually, I spent Sunday with my sister before she got into the hospital, we would go to the park and just lay on the grass while fantasizing about the type of life we would love to live. Thinking back at it left a pang in her heart so I buried myself inside the massive textbooks to shut my mind out.“Even on a Sunday?” Nick asked walking into the garden where I was, I decided to take it outside to listen to nature as I did my thing“What are you doing here?” I asked surprised to see him “I came to give this to Leon,” he said, showing me a brown envelope “He makes you work on the weekend also? That man is such an asshole” I said“I’m right here” I heard Leon say startling me, I looked to see him rolling in his whee
“I would get going since you don't have anything to give to me,” I said turning to leave“Just wait for lunch then I will give it to you,” Amarie said“And why the hell would I have lunch with you? Are you trying to get rid of me for good?” I asked with raised brows“Just take it as a courtesy nothing more, this was once your home remember?” she said“Yeah right my home” I let out a bitter laugh“I only came here to get her stuff if you aren't giving it to me there is no point staying,” I said“Listen to your mother,” James said walking down the stairs and a loud hysterical laugh left my mouth “Mother?” I asked before laughing again“What is this fucking show you all are putting on?” I askedSomething was up I could smell it.“We will always be family,” Amarie said, even Kayla just stared at her like she couldn't believe what she was hearing from her mother's mouth“Family? What type of family kills their child?!” I asked shouting at the top of my voice the rage in me was already bey
“Where?” I asked, staring at her, my voice trembling with anger. She just stood there, looking at me like I hadn’t said anything.“I said, where do you fucking burn it?!” I shouted, my voice echoing through the house.“Woah, calm down. It was in the backyard… or garden? I don’t know which one,” she shrugged like it was nothing.Without wasting a second, I stormed out, my legs carrying me faster than I thought they could. My heart pounded in my chest as I ran to the backyard. I hoped to find something, anything that belonged to Nyla.My eyes darted around, searching desperately, hoping for even the smallest trace of her. My heart was pounding so hard it felt like it might break free from my chest. Then, I saw a pile of ash, dark and lifeless. And on top of it, something caught my eye. A teddy bear.It was burnt halfway, its once soft fur now blackened and singed. It was barely recognizable, but I knew it instantly. My chest tightened, my breath catching in my throat as I stumbled close
RYANI leaned back in my chair, the city skyline spread out before me. It was a view I never got tired of. The world below looked so small, insignificant, and powerless. Just the way I liked it.The sound of heels clicking against the marble floor broke my thoughts. I didn’t bother turning around. Only one person in this house stormed into rooms uninvited like she owned the place.“You’re going to want to hear this,” my mother’s voice cut through the silence.I turned slowly, lazily swirling the glass of whiskey in my hand. She was standing in the middle of my office, arms crossed, her perfectly manicured nails tapping against her elbow. That little habit of hers meant she was annoyed.“Well?” I asked, raising an eyebrow.“She refused,” she said curtly.It took me a moment to catch up. I frowned, setting my glass down. “Who refused what?” I asked“That little orphan girl you let into this family,” she spat, her face twisted in disdain. “Amarie called. Naya turned down the deal. She
NAYAI hated that I had to get out of bed that morning. I just wanted to sleep in bed, the thought that I had to be around Leon just pissed me off more but as much as I hated it I had no choice there was work to be done and time wasn't on our side.“Aren't you coming?” I heard a knock on my doorWhy was he up so early? I groaned“We missed a session remember we don't have time to waste,” Leon said banging on my door repeatedly “Can you stop? I will be down in a minute!” I shouted covering my head with a pillow“I would be right here until you are ready to come out,” he saidWhat the fuck was he on? I got up and threw on some gym wear then I dragged my legs to the bathroom and quickly washed my face and brushed my teeth. I hated every minute of it.“Coffee?” He stretched out a cup of coffee to me once I opened the door. I eyed him suspiciously. I didn't get why he was weirdly hyper, it was like the roles were reversed. He was always the gloomy one while I was the chirpy but it was th
I wasn’t quite surprised that she knew of her son’s ordeal she probably even backed him up every step of the way but I still didn’t understand why. What exactly did they want from Leon? Why were they threatened by him? “What do you want from us?” I asked breaking the silence“What is it that you want from Leon? he hasn’t done anything to either of you but for whatever reason you feel threatened by him,” I said not mincing my words“Do you know my problem with you?” I said adjusting on the couch“You talk too much and you always insert yourself in things that don’t concern you” she scoffed“This is family matter so stay out of it” she hissed“He is my husband so he is my family,” I said the word family sounded foreign as it came out of my mouth, I just wanted to make myself clear.She let off a long bitter laugh that didn't reach her eyes it was torturing to listen to it.“All of a sudden he is your husband?” she asked“I should have been able to tell that you would become a fucking
I understood where Leon was coming from but he put me off when he said no like I was asking for his permission to leave the house. He had no right to control my movement, I could go anywhere I wanted to if I wanted to.“I would be back,” I said walking down the stairs to leave. Both he and Nick were sitting where I had left them when I went to my room to get dressed, I avoided eye contact with him and just kept walking. I could feel his burning gaze at the back of my neck but that didn't stop me.“I would come with you then,” he said making me halt in my steps“What?” I swiveled my gaze to meet his“If you are going to go fine but I'm coming with you,” he said sounding serious as hell“You don't have to I am fine,” I saidIf he came along with me Jennifer wouldn't say what she wanted to say to me that was why I was against it.“It is not about you being fine, you just can't go there alone,” he said“Let me go with her instead,” Nick said “Why are both of you treating me like a child”
NAYA“Nick, it is been a while,” I said surprised to see him standing in the living room when I got down“Ma’am,” he said wearing a smile“Where have you been?” I asked“I had some work overseas,” he said“Oh wow, welcome back I guess” I laughed“Leon told me the news,” he said “What news?” I asked not sure why he was talking about“You helped him get on his feet again just as you promised,” he said I had forgotten that he hadn't been around when that happened “Oh that,” I said brushing it off“You are amazing, thank you so much” he thanked me“You don't have to thank me” I tried to laugh it offIt was beautiful to see how genuinely happy he was about Leon’s recovery. He really cared for him.“Why are you smiling like that at her?” I heard Leon’s voice say behind me“The cane suits you,” Nick said smiling happily“That wasn't the question” Leon retorted“Can you just say hello like a normal person” I joked “I would rip out that mouth if I saw that smile,” he said ignoring me“I fe
JENNIFER I was running on little to no sleep, trying to cover up the mess that surrounded us. Every second felt like a battle, and I was the only one fighting. I had to work tirelessly to convince the major shareholders and investors that everything was under control, but how could they believe me when the press kept dropping different stories and wild speculations?And to make matters worse, my good-for-nothing son had refused to get off that damn hospital bed and face the situation like a man. He just lay there, acting like he had all the time in the world while everything fell apart around us. Useless. Spineless. A disgrace. Did he think hiding away would solve anything? While I was out here doing damage control, he was tucked away in bed, letting the world tear us apart.The more I thought about it, the more my blood boiled. I had worked and schemed tirelessly to hand everything to him, only for him to sit there like some helpless child. If he thought I would let his weakness dra
KAYLAI stared at my phone, my hands trembling as I opened the email. My heart pounded so loudly that I could barely hear anything else.“Dear Miss Genrey. Due to the recent allegations against you and the evidence presented, the school has decided to place you on immediate suspension pending further investigation. You are not allowed on school premises until further notice”The words blurred as my vision swam with tears. Suspension? Investigation? This wasn’t happening. This couldn’t be happening. My whole body felt cold, my fingers numb as I clutched the phone tighter.“No…” I whispered, shaking my head.“What is it, honey?” Mom asked, her voice filled with concern.I turned the phone to show her, and the moment her eyes scanned the screen, her face twisted with fury.“What the hell is this?” she snapped.“I… I don’t know,” I stammered. “They’re suspending me, Mom. I’m going to lose everything!” I said “No, no, no, this won’t happen. I’ll call the school. I’ll threaten them w
NAYAIt was just as Leon said. No, it was even worse than I had imagined. The internet had exploded, and there was no stopping it now. Everywhere I looked, people were talking about it, tearing her apart like hungry wolves. And they weren’t taking it lightly.Her so-called fans, the same ones who used to worship her, had turned against her without hesitation. They joined the bandwagon, dragging her by her extensions, calling her every name in the book. The hate was relentless, the memes, edited videos, old screenshots nothing was off-limits. It was like a wildfire, spreading fast, burning everything in its path.But that wasn’t even the worst part. Protesters had gathered outside her school, chanting, holding up signs, demanding she be expelled immediately. It was loud, messy, and completely out of control. News outlets had picked up the story, making it even bigger.And me? I sat back, watching the chaos unfold with a satisfied smile. I loved every bit of it."Leon!" | barged into hi
KAYLA“Mom, Mom I have good news!” I shouted as I ran into the house“What is it honey, why are you so happy?” My mom asked she was sitting in the living room going through her phone“You wouldn’t believe what happened” I started to say squealing happily I was beyond happy, I was finally going to get what I had been actively working for. All I wanted was for Ryan to be mine, I thought it was going to happen when we had sex at the charity ball but he dragged me out of his office like some nuisance. I saw an opportunity when I found out that he got into an accident, I was going to be by his side and make him fall in love with me but he treated me like crap almost as if he was irritated by my presence. Now it was happening for real all I needed was to bring Naya off her high horse and I would have him. He said it himself I just had to make it happen.“Are you going to say it already the suspense is killing me” my mom said“Well” I dragged my words“Ryan would finally be mine soon,” I s
NAYA It has been a big feat for me, a feat big enough to forget what I had been through. I was over the moon everything felt perfect, the air was lighter, I was lighter, Leon felt free I could feel that from him. He smiled a lot more, almost as if a big burden had been lifted off his shoulders, he didn’t need to use his wheelchair anymore he opted for a cane, I suggested crutches but he refused claiming it would only slow him down. He went on long walks every day ignoring my numerous advice. He wasn’t supposed to put much pressure on his legs and let them heal but he refused. He was always walking around like a child who just learnt how to walk but it was a beautiful sight to uphold regardless. I heard the sound of his cane clacking on the marble floor so I rushed out to the living room “You promised not to go on a walk today,” I said and he froze halfway like he had been caught “Hi you are up early,” he said smiling from ear to ear “Answer the question,” I said “You d
RYANIt was humiliating to think about, it was shameful to admit that I might have underestimated Leon. I tried not to think about it that way and just move on which was extremely difficult and my mother hasn’t been helpful in any sense. She would always remind me how I failed and how I lost to Leon and that pissed me off. I shouldn’t have put my guard down but I did and that almost cost me my life. Seeing my life flash before my eyes was scary as fuck. Every pain I felt in my body reminded me of that gruesome accident and he still came to my face to let me know he was the one behind it. That was extremely low for him, all because of that orphan bitch, I didn’t even do anything to him directly and he almost killed me.What would happen if I messed with him?I was scared but tried to shake off that feeling but it was super hard, I just couldn’t. My brain kept replaying the accident over and over in my head, the loud sound of the crash filled my ears every time.“You should eat,” someo