"I want Elsie in Atlanta. I need a trusted person with Monica to give me the information I need," Sly revealed. Kyle was deep in thought. He knew that Sly could have easily convinced Elsie to go with Monica without coming over. Therefore, he was slightly doubtful. "Is that all?" He asked sceptically.
"No. I want you to manage Norman Holdings in my absence. I will leave with Elsie and James but I need a trusted person to watch over the company. You don't have to be there every day. Twice a week is fair enough," Sly explained.
Kyle was stunned. His company was successful now, thanks to Sly. Yet, he couldn't believe that Sly would entrust him with such an honourable responsibility. He couldn't believe it, "and you are entrusting me with Norman Holdings?" He asked carefully, his eyes wide in shock.
"Do you know a better person?" Sly asked, standing from the sofa. Kyle went into deep thought again and said, "Dickson?"
Sly frowned, "no way. He will sell t
In exactly two and half hours, the private jet landed in Atlanta. They checked into a hotel close to Monica's office. However, Elsie was supposed to go and live with Monica. That way, she could pass information to Sly. Sly was supposed to ensure that Monica did not suspect Elsie. Therefore, he gave her a cordless earpiece. Elsie let down her long dirty blonde curly hair to hide the earpiece. A mixture of rage and agitation assaulted Sly when he heard that Monica was still with Ben, his heart sank and he grew impatient at the thought. Whichever way, they insisted that Elsie goes first. Elsie got to Ben's penthouse and pressed the doorbell. Ben wasn't expecting anyone and neither was Monica. They were sitting with their laptops, working from home. Ben stared at Monica suspiciously, Monica returned the same suspicious glare. Not being able to figure out who it was, Ben answered the door, his eyes wide in shock. "Elsie?" "Hello, Mr Patrick?" Elsie exclaimed
"Sly?" Monica rubbed her eyes to make sure she wasn't dreaming. Sly took off his sunglasses, hooked it on the pocket of his blazer. "Yes, Monica, it's me, Sly. Did you think you could just leave me like that?" He uttered, striding towards her desk. Sly's analysis woke the rage in Monica. Yet, she calmed herself. No one in the company except for Ben, Elsie and Serena knew about her marital affairs therefore, she wasn't ready to let them in on it. "I only fulfilled your wish," she bitterly said. "Fulfil my next wish then," Sly said, as he sat on a chair in front of her. His thought patterns run wild. Monica knitted her brow, "what is that?" Sly leaned in, then said in a whisper, "I will only tell you if you promise to fulfil it." "Then you have to keep it because I won't make you any promises." Monica wasn't dumb. She knew how slimy Sly could be and now, she didn't want any of it. She was determined to move without her heart because she knew it
"Are you alright?" Ben asked Monica as soon as Sly stepped out. She had drained of colour as if a ghost had just vanished from her office. Elsie didn't wait either and went out to disperse the crowded staff outside the door when she came in. "Yes, but how did he find me?" Monica asked with unrest. She was slightly moved that Sly came and it wiped out some of the embarrassment he caused her. Suddenly she didn't feel too ashamed for all she did because she wasn't the only one in love. Still, it didn't justify what he did, neither did it make her forget that heartbreaking night. "It's a global village. You can find anyone as long as you have the money and the right connections. I will tell Judith to never let him into this office again," Ben promised. Monica appreciated his care. She was trying so hard to get over Sly, yet his presence was so captivating, it felt as if he was still there. She figured it would be best if she never saw him again. Howev
Sly's behaviour was odd. It was as if he was in a war zone. Each minute that passed with him thinking of Monica with Ben, made his blood burn like a hot furnace. Jealousy soiled with envy creased his brow. Sly never felt this way about anyone in his life before. Not even Claudia. Since he stepped into Atlanta, he hasn't enjoyed or thought of any pleasantries. The only name and image on his mind were Monica. No one understood his behaviour but they supported him relentlessly. After James packed up as Sly commanded and ordered for another Jet, they set off to the restaurant. When Sly alighted at the entrance of the restaurant of luxury hotel Ben took Monica, James drove to park at the car park. He pressed to stop the ignition and waited for Sly's next order. Sly was met at the entrance by Dickson, who handed him a handkerchief and whispered something in his ear. Since it was the VIP side, there were only four tables that were all occupied. Sly frowned at the notion. It would h
Sly arrived at the jet hanger. A sense of accomplishment caressing him. Nonetheless, he was concerned about how Monica would react when she woke up. Still, he was determined to make it work and to never let her out of his sight again. Another jet arrived and James was waiting on Sly's instructions. When it didn't come, he dialled his number. "We have to go Sly," he said as soon as Sly answered the call. Sly had just finished tucking Monica in bed in the private jet. He thoughtfully said, "no, you take the other jet with the boys and don't leave Elsie behind." James couldn't understand the abrupt change of plans, "What about you?" "I have to go somewhere," Sly reiterated. Worry laced his tone. "Please Sly, I have to know. "James was wagging in another confusion. "It's nothing James, trust me. We're just going for a little vacation in Dubai." James was washed in solace. He agreed that it was best for the pair to take some t
Monica gawked at the calm turquoise waters through the glass in amazement. She rubbed her eyes in unbelief. It couldn't be. She looked around eagerly for Sly but he wasn't there. She also realized that she wasn't in the dress she wore last night and recalled Sly saying he was going to rip it off her. Sly's fragrance was so strong around her. Reality revealed that she was wearing his shirt. She had mixed feelings of excitement, anger and rage. Suddenly, she thought that perhaps, it was a dream. Her two fingers grabbed a tiny bit of her skin, pressed in between them. A loud yelp eluded her, "ouch!" "Are you alright?" Sly's deep voice rang behind her. She turned to meet his concerned gaze. He dropped a tray of food on the nightstand table, the aroma of the food causing Monica's stomach to hum. "Is this real? I just pinched myself to see if I was dreaming." Sly forced a smile, Monica's frail form in his oversized shirt on her made him guilty. The fact that she withered r
In Atlanta. "Uncle Ben," Jackie's anxious voice echoed through the room when he saw Ben's sleeping form on the couch. Ben hadn't slept in the guest room as Serena had suggested. He felt like keeping watch, just in case Monica returned. Jackie was excited because he liked Ben so much and anytime Ben visited in the past, he spent time playing with him as well. Ben groggily woke up, his eyes foggy at the energetic boy standing before him with a ball in hand, "Hey little man," he uttered in his deep velvety voice. "When did you get back and where is Auntie Monica? She isn't in her room and so is Auntie Elsie. Auntie Monica promised to take me to the park," Jackie rattled all at once. The last time he recalled, Ben was there to take Monica out to dinner so it was natural for him to expect Ben to return with his Auntie. However, Ben turned gloomy, regret and pain, beginning to wash over him all at once, "don't worry, little man, I will take you to the p
Monica's heart leapt with joy. She felt as if she was dreaming. She couldn't believe her eyes when she saw her mom and dad in the villa. They were equally excited to see her, pulling her into a warm embrace. Sly had called Christiana to arrange a surprise party for Monica with the help of Dickson before he left Atlanta for Dubai with Monica. He recalled that everyone at home had seen Meg when she came; therefore, he wanted them to know that Monica was the only woman for him. Not only Monica's parents were there but Mr Herbert Norman and Veronica had arrived as well. Dickson had taken over the entertainment bit with his friends after inviting Gertrude over. The music wasn't too loud, it was easy to communicate among themselves. Kyle was there and so was Elsie but the person Sly wanted to see was James, who had made sure to bring Barbara along since she was now in her second trimester and much more energetic. This was a reunion Monica never imagined and it brought happy tears