A little show of love goes a long way… ***** Liza snorted, unamused. “And why the hell am I not allowed to go to this meeting with you? These days, I wonder if my position as your PA is just a formality. ” Liza hated naggers but at the moment, she was so annoyed with everything and she could not stop herself. Mike groaned! “I told you Liza, this particular man I am meeting is a lecherous rake and I will rather use my energy in closing the important deal than fighting him off you.” The man in question is a powerful Prince from one of the Asian countries and Mike knew how much he coveted beautiful women. ‘But, Prince or not, Mike would not hesitate to tear his face apart, should he look at his woman with those lecherous eyes. So for peace’s sake, he was keeping them apart.’ He decided silently. “Even I would love to meet a Prince, Mike. And a lecherous rake at that. ” Like told him with a pout. “What? Are. you. out. of. your. fucking. mind?” Mike was so startled by this bold asse
Some things are not coincidence…*****“I saw the man again today.” Liza said out of the blue while having dinner with Mike in their home that evening.“What man?” Mike asked distractedly as he removed the bone from his chicken.“The strange man I met at the restaurant a few days back? The one that was staring at me? Well, I barged into him again today after you dropped me at the office. ” Liza told him as she forked a bite into her mouth.“Barged? At the office?” No longer concentrating on his food, Mike was now focused on her words.‘It is a different thing to meet a stranger staring at you in a restaurant, another thing entirely barging into them again at your office of all places. Is this a coincidence?’ Mike wondered.For the hundredth time, he wondered if it would not be a good advice to provide Liza with her own bodyguards, especially when one considered the fact that she is now betrothed to him and would be a target for different types of hungry dogs on the street.“Yes, I ba
It makes sense for one party to be at least reasonable… *****Having expected more opposition from Liza, her capitulation threw him greatly.“Really? Do you agree with this?” He asked in a surprised tone.“Why not? Seems to be what you want, so yea, let’s do it.” She shrugged carelessly.Not totally pleased with her nonchalant attitude, Mike was nevertheless glad for her capitulation. He could afford to overlook other things.He left the table in a small shout of joy to lift her for a hug and smooch.Liza laughed!“I will call mum and tell her to move things forward. With the Stanford's power, anything can be done and you will still have your perfect wedding babes.” He told her smugly before taking her mouth in a soft kiss.‘Yes! He did it. He convinced her.Let’s see how that useless ex boyfriend of hers will mess things up even if he back in London city.’ He concluded smugly.******Few days later, Liza was walking out of the mall when she heard her name.“Hello Liza.” Tom greeted
Forgive the past so you can have peace… *****She thought she would feel sad and hurt knowing it was not a thief that battered her up, but rather, it was her supposed boyfriend, but she was not feeling that, rather her emotion was that of disappointment and surprise.She could not believe she had left the likes of Mike behind to date such a loser as this Tom she heard about.Lifting confused grey eyes to look at the strange man sitting before her, she asked the question she really did not want to have the answer to.To her, the guy was her past and better for them all if they did not set eyes on each other again, that way, Liza would not be forced to take a step of action, either for or against him.But her curiosity would not let her, she wished to see the monster and see what he looked like so she could avoid him in future. And what is more, she wanted to see what attracted him to her in the first place. She now firmly believes her type is Mike, so she would like to see if the so c
Lies from loved ones can hurt more than a knife… ****** Yesterday, Tom had given her his card before she walked away, believing that she might want to talk. At the time, Liza had scoffed silently, sure there was no reason she would want to have anything further to do with a bastard like him. But now, right now, she hesitates, deeply thinking as she held her mobile helplessly in her palm. Tom was her ex, the abuser who once put her in the hospital for weeks on end. Which means, he probably knows more and he can tell her what she doesn’t know? So why not meet up with him for the last time and make him talk? Considering Liza could remember the past and she had already concluded Mike definitely knew nothing about Tom being her abuser, a tiny part of her wondered what she was trying to hear from Tom. It's obvious she did not trust her own conclusion and she was expecting Tom to tell her some things. Not willing to dig deep into her heart, Liza ignored the little voice, telling hers
The hurt of the past might never heal completely…*******Tom winced. ‘Possibly I deserve all these but it still cuts to the bone, knowing Liza felt nothing but disgust for him.’“No Liza, asking you to still have any feelings for me will be a stupid move. No, all I want is your forgiveness.” He said this with a pleading gaze.“Forgiveness? You want me to forgive you? Ah ah ah, you are asking for a lot, ain’t you?” She scoffed even as she pinned him with her grey eyes.“I know, but please, if not for my sake but for my father’s sake, I need your forgiveness so he can stop worrying and both of us can live a normal life henceforth.” Almost at the edge of his seat, he said anxiously, trying to make her understand.“So if not for your father, you will not be apologising? You would keep believing you were right?” Obviously, Liza was not in a mood to be placated.‘Tom did not know what to say again. Seemed she would keep misquoting his words to her, but did he really blame her? He had treat
A world of lies…*****She was looking so stumped, he finally noticed her stillness.“Liza? Hello?” He waved his hand in front of her face and slowly, Liza snapped back to the present.“Repeat what you said earlier, this time slowly.” Liza demanded.“I said Suzanne and Mike, your boss, knew I was the one who battered you and left you dead in your flat. I got to know when I called Suzanne again a few days later, pretending to be a colleague and she told me you were still in a coma, with your boss not leaving your side for one seconds. She then started swearing and cursing your useless boyfriend, not knowing I was the one she was talking to.”“I can still remember how I hurriedly ended the call that day, worried she might get suspicious with my questions.” Even then, despite the fact he was out of London, Tom kept having nightmares about Liza and the police chasing him.With an ashen face that had gone so white with shock, Liza did not say anything. Picking up her purse, she stood up s
Should there be lies where there is love?...********“The doctor told you to lie?” Liza queried with a shout.“Yes, the fucking doctor told us to protect you and not tell you things that might trigger more harm, and by then, I was already in love with you, so what do you want me to do? Go against her medical advice and allow you to go crazy? Or worse, die?” Mike also asked with a shouting voice, by now feeling greatly wronged.“Hmm, okay. Let’s say the doctor actually told you not to tell me at that time. What happened to later? After I left the hospital and I got fine?” Liza asked frostily.“After you left? Of course, you were fine but you still could not remember the incident. I felt it was not necessary and it’s better to wait or leave it alone.” He told her in a reasonable tone.“You felt it was not necessary? Like who made you the judge and the decision maker of my life?” Liza did not know it was possible for her to be so furious.“I did not think not remembering such a scumbag
A good ending for all… ****** Two weeks Later, Mike sent a bunch of flowers to Tom’s room at the hospital, having heard he was responding to treatment and would soon be discharged. He had also heard that with the help of his father’s team, his father was flown to London to be with his son at his critical moment. Mike felt for them but he knew they would get through it and survive together. That’s just life! It will throw you but if you are willing to stand again, everything will work out. Liza had heard him on the phone when he was ordering for the flowers and she had thought the flowers were to wish Tom a quick recovery and to also cheer him up. But only Mike knew that the real reason he sent the beautiful bunch of flowers was to silently thank Tom for indirectly bringing them back together. By pointing out some home truths to Liza, he made her see what she should have known, ‘That Mike would always be there for her’. For that alone, it shows the guy had some redeeming trait
We all deserve genuine love… ****** For long moments, they looked into each other’s eyes with trusting eyes that suddenly turned passionate. Mike’s eyes flared with a knowing light and Liza gave an unconscious gasp. Mike grinned as he lightly pushed her to continue walking to the car! “You always seem to be surprised every time I make my love and passion obvious, why?” He had always wanted to ask her. “I don’t know, Mike. Maybe because I never truly believed you could really love me, so I am always surprised when I see the evidence of it.” She admitted softly. Mike did not say anything to that as he opened the door for her to go in. Then he circled the car to join her and only then did he turn to look at her. “But that’s bullshit, babe. I have been showing you nothing but my love since we started dating.” Mike reminded her. “I know, Mike, but I guess it was just hard for me to believe and understand. I mean, I grew up without knowing much love, so how would I have recognized i
Give an option of doubt…*****Putting the phone back into his pocket, Mike turned to go back to Liza and that was when he saw her, watching him with a dazed look.“You heard everything, right?” Tiredly, he asked her, unable to hide it again.Liza nodded slowly.“I am sorry, Liza, but it is not what you think. I can explain, okay?” Mike was worried she might misunderstand.Again, Liza nodded slowly.“I am sure you have a reasonable explanation Mike and I promise to listen without judging you.” Liza acknowledged softly.Relieved, Mike nodded as he walked to her.“Thank you. I promise to tell you everything without hiding a word.” He embraced her soft body to him, knowing that he needed the warmth.Liza accepted his words and actions with a smile as she returned his embrace.******The following morning, Liza and Mike walked out of the old building with Martha who was holding tightly to the purple eyed, immensely bruised Tom.His left eyes were almost closed and Liza feared he might nev
Be honest with your loved ones… ******* What happened the next moment was so sudden, Mike was sure he was about to have a heart failure. “Oh my God—Oh my God—-Oh my God.” Liza kept crying. Recovering himself, Mike quickly left his seat to hold onto her shoulders. “Liza? Are you okay? Talk to me.” He saw the distressful emotion she was in and he could not bear it. It’s a fact that whatever affected Liza would get to Mike. Her joy and sadness were equally part of him. “I totally forgot, Mike. I did not mean to, but I forgot. I am a bad person. A very bad evil lady.” She cried softly while holding onto him. “Whatever it is Liza, we will get through it together, but I will not accept any disparaging word on your person. You are not a bad person and neither are you evil. So right now, I want you to take a deep breath and tell me what this is all about.” A little bit calmed by Mike’s reasonable voice, Liza took a calming breath. “It’s Tom, Mike, I totally forgot about him.” Liza exp
Apologies don't make you less of a man… **** Helping each other to dress up four hours later after a short nap on his office sofa bed, Liza sent a smug smile across to Mike. “You need to apologise to your staff Mike, they did not deserve the treatments you have been melting out on them.” Liza pointed out and Mike groaned. He did not have to ask Liza, he should have known Stella would tell her all about it. “I am serious, Mike, you need to apologise. Just imagine if any of your staff is acting unprofessional just because they are going through a lot at home. Would you accept that, even if you try to be understanding towards their plight?” Liza demanded to know. “I am the boss, Liza, it is different.” He pointed out arrogantly, trying to cover up. but he knew she was right. ‘That’s the thing about Liza, she was always almost right.’ He thought fondly with another groan. “No Mike, there is nothing different about it. They are humans and if you are truly the man I know you to be, I
A forgiving spirit is a kind one…*******Typing furiously away at her system while equally muttering furiously to herself, Stella was not aware of the person at her desk until she heard a chuckle which made her jump in fright.“Is the building on fire or what?” Liza asked with an amused gaze while watching the different emotions flashing across the face of her former senior colleague.“Liza Stanford, you scared me.” Stella cried, turning her full glare on the innocent Liza.“Uh oh wow, take it easy with the glare okay? I’m innocent of whatever the crime was.” Chuckling, she raised her hands in mock surrender.Stella snorted, unimpressed.Innocent her foot! Whatever their boss was going through, Stella knew Liza had a hand in it and even if it’s not in Stella’s place to say it out loud, she just hoped they could settle whatever it was between them.Having been married for several years now, she knew it was not always smooth sailing between couples.Just look at her and her husband Leo
Correct your mistakes once you know it… ******At the other end, Liza kept staring at the silent phone in her hand. Mike had dropped the call. Without telling her it was a joke. Which meant that truly, he was pushing for a divorce? ‘No way! Over my dead body.’ She swore violently as she ran to the bathroom. Almost tearing off the clothes on her body, she hurriedly lathered the washing clothes with soap as she switched on the shower, full blast. Dressing with haste, five minutes later, Liza was walking down the stairs, smartly dressed in one of her office clothes. But before she could cover the last step, one of the maids walked in from the hallway to greet her respectfully. “Good afternoon, Mrs. Stanford.” “Good afternoon Mary. I am on my way out and I might not be back for a while.” She said in a distracted tone while checking her bag to make certain she had all she wanted. “Oh okay Madam, but I was just on my way upstairs to tell you there is a visitor at the door asking fo
A disappointed heart is always heavy…****Glaring fiercely at the door of his office, willing any of his staff to walk through the door so he could at least have an excuse to vent his frustrations, his eyes caught the favourite coffee mug on his table and picking it up, he threw it violently at the wall and the smashing sound gave him a momentary satisfaction.At that exact moment, the Head of Sales Department was on his way to discuss the latest marketing pitch with the boss after deciding to brave the lion’s then. Even his colleagues had teased him when he casually told them he was in to see the boss.There had been teasing calls about his head and they had all laughed, saying by the time Mike Stanford was done blasting him off, his considered small head would become bigger as it rolled on the floor. Someone had even said he was sure he would come out without his tongue in his mouth.Of course, he had scoffed disdainfully, not giving them the chance to see his fear.Only the Head o
The surprise package…*****Liza dismissed the maid and, turning with a determined step, she hurriedly walked to the door just as the person pressed the bell again. Liza groaned ferociously as she pulled the chain from the back of the door.“Who the hell are you that you want to bring down the whole house just to get what you want?” Liza blasted the person with furious eyes even before the door was completely open.The short bald man that was standing at the door blinked owlishly up at her, surprised by the unexpected attack.“I—I didn’t--hmm aha…” The man stopped coughing slightly but when he took a little glance up, he saw Liza was still furious, so he dropped his eyes to try again.“I—I’m—sorry madam. I was just trying to do my job.” He stammered in a voice that was a bit scared.Liza glared the more upon hearing this silly talk. “Excuse me? You mean your job is to disturb my peace?” “No—No—of—course not, madam. I was just trying to get the attention of whoever is in the house.” H