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We got to the elevator and I stood away from him. It was very obvious that I was clearly avoiding our bodies from meeting. My boss looked at me and smiled softly. “Come on Kaira, I don’t know what Harry told you about me, but I obviously don’t bite”. His words made my stomach growling. ‘He sure does more than bite’, I thought silently. He sighed softly. I was too tense and stiff to look at him. We got to the conference room and I was met to stand beside him. He cleared his throat and everyone was at attention. They took their seats and silently waited for him to begin. The meeting began and I was almost lost. My husband was a very good businessman and everybody knew that. The only side I didn’t get to experience with him was this side I was seeing. It was weird but I enjoyed watching him plan and analyze. My eyes were on him when he looked away. I couldn’t look at him when he stared at me. “You should sit here Kaira. Your legs must be hurting”. My ears tin
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This was very strange to me. I have never heard him laugh wholeheartedly. Mockingly? Yes I have. “You are quite excited to go home. Is it that scary here?” He extended his briefcase. I held his briefcase as I walked behind him to the elevator. His question, I didn’t bother to answer. We got to the garage and I extended his briefcase to his driver. I was patiently waiting for him to get in the car before I left. I didn’t know why I thought so but I guessed courtesy demanded it. “Get in the car Kaira, your boyfriend wouldn’t be picking you up. You should know this. He is a restless bird on Mondays”. Gerald spoke with so much conviction as he entered the car. My ears are still tingling from what I just heard. “Boyfriend? Get in the car?”. The driver grew impatient and banged on the horn twice. It was the sound that brought me back from wonderland. I got inside the car and placed my bag in between Gerald and I. I almost leaned on the door. My heart was racing again. T
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“Have a great Monday ma’am “. Adam waved at me as he dropped me at the garage. I smiled back and got my heels ready for the day. Adam has been an amazing driver and a conversation partner for the past few days. I saw why Harry couldn’t let him go for a year. The air around was so good and I felt I was more ready for the world. Unlike a week ago when I walked to my office panting and having a panic attack, this week, I felt more at ease. I got to my office at 8am and the first thing I did was to take off my heels and make coffee. As I sipped coffee, I stared at the files and paperwork on the table and I cracked my neck. I knew it was going to be a bulky five hour drive. After coffee, I took my seat and replaced my heels with a soft flip flop. I turned on my computer and started working. “Beep! Beep”. I looked towards the direction of the sound and it was from my phone. “Hi baby girl. Happy new week. Get on it! You can do this. I am checking on you to
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Harry was on the phone for over an hour and I got bored. I laid on the couch and dozed off. I woke up to a soft patter on my face. “I am sorry, it was work”. He apologized sincerely. I got up and yawned. “It’s ok Harry”. I smiled. “Can I use your restroom please?” I asked to get up from the couch. Harry held my hand like I would get lost and took me to a room I guess was the guest room. It was plain but neat and comfortable enough for anyone. He sat on the bed ignoring the arm chairs and sofa as I walked to the bathroom. I pulled my skirt down and emptied my bladder. I washed my hands after and adjusted my top. I was wearing a pink top with a gray jean skirt that was resting above my knees. I fixed my hair and walked out to meet him on his phone. “What should we do now? If we go for our drive now, it won’t be that relaxing. It’s still a busy day in Free city”, he said without raising his head from his phone. I sat next to him and also thought of what we could d
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Harry took my hair out of my face and gently caressed my face. “You are so beautiful “, he said, afterwards. I sighed softly. This was a ‘thank heavens he didn’t hear my thoughts’. “You flatter me too much Harry! You are the stunning man here”, I blushed. Harry rolled his eyes and returned his attention to the screen. Somehow I felt bad. I thought he wanted to initiate a kiss. I yearned to be kissed by him. I felt ashamed of my emotions but I didn’t mind. Yes he was my brother in law and my husband was still alive but I didn’t mind. ‘If Gerald could cheat on me, why can’t I?’ I found reasons to silence my conscience. His hand moved to my waist and wrapped around it. I loved how it felt to be touched by him. I silently admired his beautiful and flawless face. Harry leaned closer and I felt his hot breath on my face. He extended his other hand and picked off the crumbles from the cake I had from my face. I groaned silently in frustration. I held his f
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I woke up late the next morning and it was the happiest Sunday since I got to Free city. I woke up feeling fly. I was happy for absolutely no reason. I headed out for breakfast and stopped at a boutique because a dress caught my attention. I got two dresses for work and took a walk home. “Hi beautiful lady, are you heading my way?” I totally ignored the words from a driver I didn’t even know and tried to walk faster. It was five seconds later I recognized the voice. ‘Oh no’. I took off my sunglasses and turned around to see who it was. He whined down his window and gave me the brightest smile. “Are you heading my way, miss?” Harry asked again. I was short of reaction. I couldn’t help it, as soon as he got down from the car, I threw my hands around him. “Hi baby”, he spinned me around and gave me a kiss. We were attracting onlookers and passersby. He took my shopping bag and helped me to the car. This was a different car entirely. It was the first t
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Harry kissed my ear lobe and sniffed my neck. “You smell like Gerald. Why strong perfumes?” He asked the most awkward question . “Really? I haven’t noticed he likes strong perfumes “, I tried to push his question off. I don’t like strong perfumes, wearing his kind of perfume was a scope. Harry, careless about the perfume. He was more interested in hugging and giving me butterfly kisses. “This is work hours' ', I poked his head. Harry hissed and continued with his kisses on my necks, cheeks and face. “This is my father’s company “, he fired back. I chuckled at his come back and hung my hand around his neck. Harry played with my fingers for a while before letting them go. “Kaira, do you feel this?” He asked, looking me in the eyes. My mouth dried up and I was speechless. “I mean, I haven’t stopped thinking about how we met and how things are going for us. Do you believe in destiny or fate?” He asked again. I kept quiet for a while as I tried to think my words
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Harry’s POV. As soon as we got inside my apartment, I let go of her hand. She looked away from me and leaned on the wall. Her sudden mood swing was the subject matter. The moment she saw Gerald in the hallway, her mood changed. Her smiles were fake, her eyes were dimmed and her hands were folded. Those were things she did when she was nervous about something. Our drive home was the longest in my life. There were no words or anything related to her. The only time she spoke was when she noticed we were driving to my place. As I took off my cufflinks and tie, Beverly walked up to me snuggling at my feet. “Hi mama, how are you?” I bent down to pick her up. I walked to my bedroom and took off my clothes. I freshened up and laid on my bed with Beverly. As soon as I closed my eyes, it occurred to me that Kaira was in the sitting room. I got out of bed with my lounge wear and walked to the sitting room. I met Kaira sitting and scrolling through her phone. She looke
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“Can’t you do anything?” Mira wiped her eyes as she watched Gerald escorted by the wardens into prison. Harry squeezed her hand and sighed heavily. “He made his choice, he struck a deal in court and I hate how helpless I am”. His voice, filled with pain as he watched his brother out of sight. “It is funny” Mira laughed bitterly. “You always have someone who you share your day and wins with. Somebody who is willing to listen and make you feel better”. She sobbed softly. “You don’t realize how much they mean to you till the day they leave you”. Mira’s word struck Harry to the bones. He looks at space and memories of Elizabeth filled his mind. “Mira, I need to go” he announced, running back to his car. Mira stood outside the prison’s facility till Craig showed up. “How is he?” She asked him curiously. “He is fine. He asked me to give you this”. Craig handed Gerald’s bracelet to her before walking to his car. She held it closely to
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Rubby hung her hand around me and hugged me tightly. “I am sorry”. She sniffed in my arms. I looked at my mom, she had a pity face on. I signaled her to come over. She rushed to us and we shared a group hug. “Baby” she hugged me and wept softly as we refrained. “Gerald plead guilty” I said coldly. “He already won but He stood up for me and….” I broke down in her arms. “Shhhh. I am here” my mom stroked my hair and it felt comfortable and peaceful. “I thought I wanted him to suffer, but now I can’t bear to see him being put away”. I cried loudly. “He still loves you, Mira” Rubby said dryly. I raised my head and looked at her. “Yes. I have seen how miserable he looked this few days and he still loves you”. She nodded at me. My eyes poured more tears down my face. “I… I don’t know what to do”. I confessed in tears. “Baby, has 46 hours left. Talk to him once. You will feel better”. She assured me. My mom was right
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“Mira, you wanted him to suffer, so this is just revenge for you?” He asked. “Yes! You are right. It is revenge for everything he did to me. He abused me and….”. “Is there a report of this allegation?” Craig interrupted her again. Mira was speechless, she opened her mouth and there were no words, just tears. Gerald battled with my grip on him. His hands were shaking. “Did you make or file a report?” Craig asked again. “No but…Harry….” “Oh you mean his brother you were sleeping with also abused you?” Craig blocked her words before it even left her mouth. “Enough! Stop! Stop!” Gerald stood up and yelled. He walked towards the stand and pushed Craig. “Stop. Enough of this madness”. He yelled. “Mr Lead, return to your seat”. The judge commanded. “No, I will not”. Gerald responded. “He has gone mad,” I whispered. “Your honor, isn’t this obvious. My client is in love with the same woman who is bent on ruining h
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My sitting room became a mini courtroom. It was the second time Harry was preparing me for the stand. “Harry, I got this” I sighed weakly. Harry looked at me and walked towards me like he was about to punch me. “No you don’t, till I feel you are ready, you are not ready”. I swallowed my pride. “The trial is in twelve hours and Naira has never lost a case and she is a blood hungry woman. She won’t rest till she breaks you on the stand! Got it?”. I nodded and took the stand again. Harry went over possible scenarios and prepared me for my response. “Harry, Naira doesn’t have witnesses”. Craig walked up to him. “Does that mean that she bluffed?” He asked. Craig pulled him aside and from the look on their faces, my guts knew something was wrong. “What?” I asked, getting off the mock stand. “Mira is the only witness she has”. Harry said weakly. I fell on the couch with a headache. “This means she will testify against him no matter what w
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Harry’s POV. As soon as I heard their plot, I spoke up. I have been standing for the past two minutes and none of them could tell. They were all filled with range and revenge. “Harry” Craig walked forward but I pushed him out of my way. I went to Gerald and he looked away. “I told you not to do anything! What are you thinking?” I fired at him. “He just lost his company to a woman and you are here beating him for trying to stand for himself” Rubby hissed. “I knew you would be here. A snake trying to get an opportunity to strike! Aren’t you ashamed? Do you have a conscience?” I yelled at her. She looked away and sat down shamelessly. “This is your sister who you never cared about, at first glance you married her husband and now you are here to do what?” I lashed out at her. Craig looked lost and confused. “This is all a means for you to get Gerald, but I will not allow your selfish nature to tear my family apart!”. Rubby looked at me and bat
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Gerald’s POV. Nothing prepared me for the moment I saw Mira in her office sipping coffee. I thought I was prepared but I wasn’t. She looked pale and I couldn’t help but notice her eye bags. “Boss”, Craig opened the door and I walked in. At first glance, my heart sank. I hated the feelings I was getting. The urge to walk forward and hug her. “You don’t have an appointment”, she fired at Craig. Craig laughed and took a seat in front of her. I stood by the door, unable to move an inch. I missed her. “My client and I have a settlement offer for you”. Craig presented a settlement document he suggested would cease the fire before it even started. He signaled me and I walked forward and sat next to him. She picked the document and looked at me. “Really?” She smiled coldly. Her smile frightened me. She slipped through the pages and her facial expression changed. “You can’t depose me as CEO ” she said aggressively.
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Flashback. I stood under the drizzling rain with a coat as I waited patiently for Craig. He was my trump card to get through Gerald. “Hey”, I walked after him as he walked out of his apartment in gym clothes. “What?” He blasted at me without slowing down. “Can you be polite”, I almost lost my patience. He paused, turned around and raised a brow at me. “I am not your lawyer and I have no intention of becoming one. Even if I loose my job, you can’t afford me”. He was a proud asshole and I felt like walking out on him but I couldn’t. I needed him. “This is not about me. It is about your client, your money bank, without him you would still be an associate in a law clinic”. I fired back. He looked around and walked closer to me. “What do you want?” He lowered his voice and adjusted his tone. “You saw the news. Your client’s wife reappeared after two years and that means trouble”. Craig looked at me like he had no choice. “Follow me”.
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Rubby’s POV. I came back from the gym to meet my parents standing in front of the tv like they have seen a ghost. “Mom?” I walked closer and caught a glimpse of the screen. “Abj’s new CEO reveals her true identity. Mira Greg”. I cleaned my eyes to make sure I was seeing properly. Like a wind, it struck me. “I have waited for this,sister”. “What in Free city is this manipulation”. I yelled. “Mom, she is Mira”. I almost lost balance. My mom was motionless. She looked lost as tears rolled down her face. Dad couldn’t lift his face. He walked back upstairs slowly. It all made sense at once. “It was all a plot. She never lost her memory. She sneaked her way in through pity”. I muttered in spite. “Gerald. She manipulated his feelings….. I must warn him”. “Rubby, he is aware” my mom’s voice stopped me halfway. “What?” I turned back and she nodded. “He was at the board meeting when she revealed her identity. She revealed he
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Kaira’s POV. “I am Mira Greg, the daughter of the founder Abj venture. The wife of Gerald Lead. And it is a pleasure to be back home”. The board members stood up and clapped. It was the first time I ever I had the urge to breakdown in public. My heart was satisfied and my eyes shared tears of joy and fulfillment. Clara walked forward and hugged me. “You are a strong woman and I am proud of you “. She wiped the tear that escaped from her eyes. I hugged her back and it felt good. The clapping and cheering of the board members increased. It was my moment and I enjoyed every bit of it. “Mira, you are a great woman. Welcome” Mr Khoki tapped my shoulder. I got the the sympathy and respect of my board members and it was going to be a new dispensation. One at a time, the congratulated me and exited the board room. It was time to face my husband. We stood at the ends of the table in an empty board room. I had no words, my heart was rai
