Benjamin —-
As I drove Irene back home, there was a heavy silence between us. It was as if the weight of everything that had transpired had finally caught up to us. Irene sat quietly in the passenger seat, her gaze fixed on the passing scenery outside the window. I stole glances at her every now and then, wanting to reach out to her, to comfort her, but the tension between us was palpable."Irene, please talk to me," I finally pleaded, unable to bear the silence any longer.She sighed deeply, her voice barely a whisper. "I just need some time, Benjamin. I need to process everything that's happened."I nodded, understanding the need for space. "Alright, Irene. Take all the time you need. But remember, I'm here for you, no matter what."We arrived at the mansion, and I watched as Irene mustered a smile for Sofia, who was waiting eagerly at the front door. My heart ached at the sight of the pain hidden behind her eyes. She was trying so hardirene —-It was benjamin again, it seemed as if he wasn't ready to let go of me no matter how hard I try."Sir." I said with a smile on my face, slowly bowing my head."You don't have to be that formal, we all know you need that celebration." He said."The last celebration we did, didn't turn out right." I said through my teeth so he would detect that I don't want any party or whiling to get involved."Don't worry, this time around nothing like that would happen. I promise you that." benjamin said with a smile before walking away while Miguel just tapped my shoulder before walking away leaving me alone with my colleagues."I can sense how happy you are so don't bother pretending." The same lady who won't stop tormenting everything I do at work said walking away."I would excuse myself now." I said after noticing they weren't ready to leave at all.I bowed one more time before heading upstairs to continue my tormenting job as benjamin's secretary.As I entered benjamin's office with a
irene —-Tears welled up in my eyes as I realized the damage that had been done. My actions had not only hurt myself and Miguel but had also exposed the fragile dynamics within our office. benjamin's presence had always been a catalyst for chaos, and now it seemed as if his impact had reached its peak.Feeling overwhelmed, I excused myself from their surrounding, escaping the conflict that had erupted. As I made my way to the solitude of my own desk, I couldn't help but question my decisions. Had I allowed my feelings for benjamin to cloud my judgment? Had I risked everything, including the trust and friendship of those around me, for a chance at a love that may never truly be?I decided to prepare a coffee for myself, maybe that would make time race and I could finally return to my desk."I heard Miguel and benjamin are having a heated argument because of irene." My colleagues said behind me again, but this time it was very loudly which clea
Irene —Seeing Benjamine and Sofia playing and giggling together made me remember the old days, when we first met each other and the love he showered on both of us. It seemed like everything was going back to the old days."Irene." Benjamine called from a distance bringing me back to reality, I smiled at them before standing up from my bench and heading towards theirs."I want you to come to the celebration with Sofia, hope that won't be a problem." Benjamine asked as I got closer to them."I was already intending to take her with me." I said to Benjamine who smiled while Sofia started giggling around."Thank you so much mommy." Sofia said hugging me tightly meanwhile Benjamine won't stop smiling at me." I think the lunch break is already coming to an end and we need to return to the office." I said to Benjamine who nodded and Sofia gave me the puppy eyes." What's wrong Sofia?" I asked Sofia's face twisted into a frown as she looked up at me with her big, innocent eyes. "Mommy, can
Irene —-As I stepped out into the chilly evening air, I took a deep breath, trying to calm my racing thoughts. I was determined to quickly buy the groceries and return home to Sofia. The supermarket was just a short walk away, and I hoped that the late hour would mean fewer people and a quicker shopping trip.As I walked briskly towards the supermarket, my mind began to wander. I couldn't help but think about how different my life had become in the past few years. I was disowned by my father when he found out I was pregnant with Sofia, and I had been on my own ever since. I had no contact with my family, and the pain of their rejection still lingered in my heart.It had been a challenging journey, raising Sofia as a single mother and struggling to make ends meet. But I was determined to provide a better life for her, one filled with love and opportunities. I focused on my goals, working hard at Benjamine's company, and trying to provide for both of us.Lost in my thoughts, I rounded a
Avery's gaze softened, her voice filled with warmth. "You take it one step at a time, Irene. Rebuild those relationships slowly, with open communication and understanding. And remember, you don't have to face this alone. Lean on the people who love and support you."" Irene,are you done?" Suzy called from behind making me clean the tears on my face quickly before turning back at Suzy." Yes I am ready to leave." I said to her.As we walked towards the exit of the mall, I turned to Avery and said, "Hey, Avery, why don't we exchange our contact information? We can continue this conversation later, and maybe you can help me figure out what to do next."Avery smiled warmly and nodded. "That sounds like a good idea, Irene. I would love to be there for you and support you however I can."We exchanged our phone numbers and promised to reach out to each other soon. I felt grateful for Avery's presence in my life again and hopeful that she would be a source of strength and guidance.As we appr
Irene —-"Benjamin, it's not that I don't appreciate your support," I said, my voice filled with sincerity. "But right now, I need to focus on my own well-being. I need to find my own strength so that I can be the best mother to Sofia."Benjamin let out a sigh, his expression filled with resignation. "Alright, Irene. I understand. Just know that I will always be here for you and Sofia, whenever you're ready."Tears streamed down my face as I watched Benjamin walk away, a mix of relief and sadness flooding through me. It was painful to push him away, but I knew it was what I needed to do for now.As I entered the house, I took a deep breath, trying to collect myself. Sofia came running towards me, her eyes lighting up with joy."Mommy!" she exclaimed, wrapping her tiny arms around my waist.I scooped her up into my arms, holding her tightly. "Oh, Sofia, I missed you so much," I whispered, tears streaming down my cheeks."Mommy, why are you crying? And why did daddy leave like that …. E
I blushed, feeling my cheeks heat up as I tried to find the right words to respond. "Suzy, it's complicated. We have feelings for each other, but you know he's engaged and I have to be careful."Suzy raised an eyebrow, a knowing smirk on her face. "Feelings, huh? Isabella, everyone in this office can see the way you two look at each other. It's undeniable."I sighed, feeling a mix of relief and frustration. Suzy was right. We couldn't hide our feelings forever, especially not in such a small, observant office."But what about his fiancee?" I asked, my voice filled with concern. "I don't want to be the other woman. I don't want to cause any more pain than I already have."Suzy placed a comforting hand on my shoulder, her expression serious. "Isabella, you can't control who you fall in love with. And Enzo, well, he's a grown man. He has to make his own choices."I nodded, understanding Suzy's point. "But what if he chooses me? What if he le
Benjamin—-"I will be on my way now, I need to pick out clients up early in the morning tomorrow, so I can't stay up late." I lied before heading to the door and till I left she never made the motion to stop me.The next day I tried my very best to avoid her in anyway. After picking up the clients from the airport and taking them to their hotel suit, I returned to the office.As I walked through the company hallways, I consciously avoided Irene's desk, not wanting to face her yet. I couldn't shake the fear and uncertainty that had settled within me after our conversation yesterday. The thought of losing her, of hurting her, was too much to bear.But as I made my way towards my office, I couldn't help but glance towards Irene's desk one last time. And what I saw made my blood boil.Miguel stood there, leaning against her desk, whispering something in her ear. Irene appeared uncomfortable, her body language tense. My instincts flared, a surge of protectiveness washing over me.I quicken
AURORA——“Ugh!!!! That bitch!!!” I exclaimed after making sure I was far from the ward.“ and what’s wrong this time?”Hugh asked from behind making me jerk up in scare.“Have you been standing here waiting for me since then?” I asked making Hugh chuckle.“I felt like strangling that Benjamin’s right hand man or whatever…I wanted to see Benjamin’s miserable face in that condition.” Hugh said before laughing evilly again.“Don’t dare talk about Benjamin in that manner.” I warned Hugh while pointing my hands straight at his face. He unexpectedly pulls e to his chest with the same finger I pointed at him.“Ouch, Hugh you are hurting me.” I begged but he still didn’t let go.“Don’t you forget that the chances of Benjamin coming back to you depends solely on me.” Hugh whispered to me through grunted teeth.I winced as Hugh's grip tightened around my wrist, his words sinking in. He was right. Benjamin's recovery and his memory of me depended on Hugh's ability to manipulate the situation. I c
Irene—-“Benjamin almost died!!!” I yelled like it just happened, “Calm down Irene… it was really critical but we got a hang of it and that’s why you saw Benjamin.” Alex assured me as I tried to keep a fake smile on my face.“You don’t have to keep trying to look happy if you are breaking down inside Irene.” Alex added while I continued to stare at Benjamin who was still lying still on the bed with his eyes wide opened.“ I missed him so much and was expecting him to come back to me in good health but he didn’t.” I whispered to myself.As I stood there, staring at Benjamin lying motionless on the hospital bed, my mind began to wander. I had imagined his return so differently. I had pictured him walking through the front door, a smile on his face, his arms open wide to embrace me and our child. I had imagined him healthy and strong, ready to take on the world with us by his side.But reality had shattered those dreams. Benjamin had come back to me, but not in the way I had hoped. He w
Irene—-As I was about to ask Alex about any updates, my phone buzzed with a message. It was from the doctor, informing me that Benjamin had opened his eyes. Excitement and relief flooded through me, and I rushed to his room, eager to see him awake.But when I entered the room, my heart sank. Benjamin was lying there, his eyes open but devoid of recognition. He stared blankly ahead, unable to move or speak. It was as if he was trapped in his own body, unable to communicate with the world.Tears welled up in my eyes as I approached him, gently taking his hand in mine. "Benjamin, can you hear me?" I whispered, my voice filled with hope.There was no response. Benjamin's gaze remained distant, his body still and unresponsive. It felt like a cruel twist of fate. He had opened his eyes, but he was still so far away from me.The doctor entered the room, his expression grave. He explained that Benjamin had suffered a severe brain injury during the attack, which had resulted in his current co
Irene—-“ yes she had full access to Benjamin for goodness sake she was Benjamin’s personal doctor all through his time healing.” Alex said to me with regrets written all over his face.“Why couldn’t you force him to come back home immediately this happened to him and again why were you two rushing to come back, you do know I can actually take good care of myself without your guidance and I was doing that perfectly for more than month.” I said to Alex who tries his very best to avoid my gaze.“ I am really sorry Irene but he is your fiancé, you know how stubborn he is and he doesn’t want you to see him in this state and secondly he was so fucking worried that barnabas got to you before he knew.”“Why is he so scared of barnabas… one thing I know about barnabas is that he is never scared of anyone no matter how you threaten him?”I asked Alex who murmured few words to himself.“ Alex, speak to me.” I said with a demanding tone to Alex.“ barnabas is more of an anonymous person in the ma
Irene—-Benjamin's expression softened, and he gently brushed a strand of hair away from my face. "I'm sorry, Irene. I never wanted to be away from you for so long," he replied, his voice filled with regret. "But I had to ensure your safety and deal with the threat that was looming over us. I couldn't risk putting you in danger."I nodded, understanding the weight of his words. As much as I had missed him, I knew that Benjamin had made the right decision. Our love was strong, but it couldn't protect us from the dangers that lurked in the shadows.Benjamin took a step closer, his hand caressing my cheek. "I promise, Irene, I will do everything in my power to keep you safe. We'll face this threat together, and we'll come out stronger on the other side," he said, his voice filled with determination.“Where is Sofia?” Benjamin asked, teasing my lips with his hands.“ in school.” I replied, trying my best not to blush.“She needs to stop going to school and attend private school at home to
Irene——“Welcome Mrs Ferrari.” Few workers said to me as I marched in with a few guards by side and my dad behind me and Hugh opening the elevator for me before I got there.“Thanks Hugh, I hope you are enjoying the company on your first day?” I asked Hugh who nods with a weird smile and for some reasons I can’t point out he avoids my dads gaze…..where could aurora possibly be?“Your office?” Hugh asked about to press the elevator buttons.“Yes .” I replied.I entered my office and quickly settled in, checking my emails and going through my schedule for the day. Just as I was about to start on some paperwork, Miguel, my assistant, knocked on the door."Irene, I'm sorry to interrupt, but there's an urgent meeting with all the staff. It seems important," Miguel informed me.I sighed, realizing that my plans for the day were about to change. "Alright, let's go," I said, grabbing my notebook and pen.As we made our way to the meeting room, I noticed my dad following closely behind. I turn
I groaned as I opened my eyes, the morning sunlight filtering through the curtains. My body felt heavy with sleep, and I could hear Sofia's voice urging me to wake up. Rubbing the sleep from my eyes, I sat up and glanced at the clock on the bedside table. It was later than I usually woke up, but I reminded myself that I didn't have to rush off to work like everyone else.Aurora was already dressed and ready for work, sitting beside me with a teasing smile on her face. "Good morning, sister. Is this how you always sleep in and wake up late, despite having to go to work?" she asked, her tone playfully mocking.I chuckled, ruffling Sofia's hair as she climbed onto the bed with me. "Well, I don't have to adhere to the same schedule as everyone else anymore," I replied, my voice filled with amusement. "Besides, I've handed all your resumes to Miguel. He'll handle it from now on, so you're no longer under my wing."Aurora's eyes widened in surprise, and she let out a breath of relief. "Oh,
As Alex drove us towards the airport , the tension in the car was palpable. The rain poured heavily, obscuring the road ahead, and thunder rumbled ominously in the distance. The weather seemed to mirror the turmoil in my heart as I desperately tried to reach irene, only to be met with a constant "call failed" message.The worry gnawed at my insides, threatening to consume me. What if something had happened to irene and Sofia? What if Barnabas had already gotten to them? The thought sent a surge of fear through me, making it difficult to breathe."Benjamin, we have to stay calm," Alex said, his voice filled with concern. "We can't jump to conclusions. irene is strong, and she knows how to protect herself and Sofia."I nodded, trying to take comfort in Alex's words. He was right. irene was a force to be reckoned with, and she had shown time and time again that she could handle herself. But that didn't stop the fear from gripping my heart.We continued on our journey, the rain pouring do
Benjamin —-It's been more than two weeks and I still haven't been able to return to Irene, what if she loses hope on my return. Those bastards!!! Barnabas and co, they would all pay for this.I won't forget the attack they planned on me and immediately I got to my warehouse. They blew it up, shooting me three times. They would pay for ever crossing paths with Benjamin Ferrari.I groaned in pain as the memories flooded my mind. It had been a peaceful day at the warehouse, or so I thought. Alex and I were going about our usual business when suddenly, the sound of gunfire erupted, shattering the silence.Bullets flew in every direction, shattering glass and tearing through walls. Alex and I dove for cover, trying to avoid getting hit. The attackers seemed relentless, their aim deadly accurate. I knew we were outnumbered and outgunned.As the chaos ensued, I could hear Alex yelling at me to stay down and take cover. But I couldn't just hide while they tried to take me out. I had to fight