Athena“Why can’t you work from home?” Creed asked me as he packed my shoes. I looked at the mess I made and I joined him in picking my things up. I took my underwear from the top of the chair before he saw it."I am a mom now. I need to be responsible now and stop throwing my stuff around. How can I teach my daughter well if I act like this?” I scolded myself mentally.“Were you talking to me?” Creed rose his head up. “What did you say?”“Did you hear me right? Or you now hallucinate?” I pretended like I said nothing and I packed my clothes upstairs. He followed me with my remaining stuff, and he was carrying Ava on his chest. He will make a good father. I observed the way he used one hand to pin her to his chest while he was picking stuff up earlier.I have to protect my daughter from letting what happened to me repeat itself on her. “Does your father have any plans to pick you into his business?” I asked him curiously, as I didn't have his name on the list of members of our partn
AthenaI jogged down the street. I went into my private studio that was at the dead end of the street. I had set this place up two years ago after I finished college because my dad didn’t want me to work in his company.He wanted a merger with the Kings, so my husband would take charge of his company. I left home to prove myself to him, so I started giving financial advice to businessmen and conglomerates. My fame soon rose amongst businessmen because I was saving many of them from taking steps that could jeopardize their companies.I trailed my hand on the large screen that was hanging above my desktop. I was planning my trip to Hawaii the last time I came here. I was making cool cash from my little work.My best friend and funds manager, Aubrey, helped me with payment of my bills so the electricity didn’t get cut off. I turned on the computer system and the Internet.I opened my email, and I had a lot of emails as I expected. I had a favorite client. I quickly typed his email addre
Creed Our families were coming in today. I have not had time to focus on business like before. Luke was helping me set up the desk work of the paper company we set. I had no time to do any follow up. I didn’t want Athena to find out about my plan. I know she detests my father and my brother but I can’t afford to have any loose ends. I was so annoyed at myself because I made a fool out of myself two days ago. I didn’t know how to figure out the sides of the diapers and how to unwrap it from Ava’s waist. I felt more stupid when I saw Athena do it with ease. I didn’t have formal wear for the dinner we were hosting and we were too sure if our family members would stay back. “What are you putting on tonight?” Athena opened the wardrobe. My side of the wardrobe had just a few clothes. “I don’t know yet.” I didn't stop playing with Ava. “I will ask my assistant to get me something.” “There is no need for that. My stylist will send in some custom-made suits, they will arrive soon. We
AthenaWicked mother-in-laws were only true in movies, that's what I used to believe till I met mine. She is at the dinner we organized for the birth of her grand stepdaughter. My parents came in at the right time.My mom gave me a hug before she came, my dad came in and he was looking around before he joined everyone on the dining table he sat in between my mom and Mr King. They shook each other. “Good evening, Creed. You look handsome and sharp as ever.” My mom commended him.“Thank you ma’am. Your beautiful daughter helped me to pick out this nice suit.” Creed gave me my credits. Here he goes sweet talking to my mom again.“Ah I see, can you give Ava to me? I miss the little troublemaker, I hope all your night has not been sleepless for you.” She collected Ava from Creed and she went back to her seat.The whole table was quiet while they watched the little moment between my mom and creed.“What do you plan on doing now that you are back in the city?” My dad inquired from Creed a
CreedMy stepmom slammed the door while she was leaving, and my step-siblings rushed after her. The chef and the other staff that came to serve us at the dinner were still around. My dad just patted my back before he left some minutes after my stepmom barged out.I ran upstairs immediately, the chef told me she knew her around the house since it wasn’t her first time here and I didn’t need to wait to shut the door when they were done. I opened the door to the bedroom I was sharing with Athena and Ava.She was sitting on the bed, her bare back facing the direction of the door. The inked phoenix on her back meant something. I closed the door quietly.“Thank goodness your senses told you to shut that fucking door silently. If she had woken up, lord knows I would have jumped at you.” The anger in her tone was clear.I took off my jacket, and I dropped it on the sofa. I went to her front. Ava was already asleep. I picked her up from Athena’s hands, then I laid her carefully inside her cot
AthenaI woke up at 5:30 am, even when I barely slept because Ava kept waking up at intervals for food. I took my bath real quick before waking Ava from her sleep. I washed her up and wore fresh clothes for her. I breastfeed again because she started crying again. She fell asleep while she was sucking. I removed my breast from her mouth carefully and put her in her cot. I took out the breast pumps and I put one each on my breast. I picked out the clothes I wanted to put on.I chose a Navy blue pair of suit and a pair of navy blue heels to match. I sat by the vanity mirror to wear my makeup and do my hair. The pumps already filled the bottles already. I removed them and I kept the bottles in a big flask where Creed will find it when he wakes up. He didn’t sleep in the same room with us, leaving me to solve Ava’s trouble throughout the night.He probably thought I was still mad at him. I wasn’t mad anymore. He couldn’t even handle his step mom even if he wanted to defend me.I wore
CreedAfter Athena left for work, I ate the waffles and the remaining toast and scrambled eggs she didn't touch.I cleared the kitchen and went upstairs to take a shower. Ava didn't wake for another two hours, so I took a proper tour of the house.She had three other bedrooms upstairs. I should probably ask her before I try to move things to another bedroom. She has a big pool downstairs and a mini lounge. There was also a gym on the ground floor.There was a small empty room beside the gym. A perfect spot for me to work in. I went inside the room and cobwebs welcomed me in.The doorbell went off, and I went to get the door. It was Luke. We did our bro shake before he came."You look good," I complimented him."Thank you, sir. I got you chicken feet and wings from your favorite restaurant." He brought out the chicken from the nylon.I sat on the chair so I could feast on the chicken. Ava screamed out, and I rushed back to the room. Luke followed Mr closely.The smell of poop filled th
AthenaI have spent two months in the office, and things have been going smoothly. I prepared a proposal to buy the oldest building in the city, demolish it and reconstruct it into a fine hotel. I sent the proposal to my dad.He told me to present it to the board of partnership to see who was interested in the project so we could go on.“Layla, come into my office.” I said into the telephone. “Ok ma’am.” She responded quickly. She walked into my office in her usual tight skirt, nude top, her hair in a bun and her face with light makeup. She wore flats too, unlike me. I wear heels to work every day.“When is the meeting again today?” I asked her as if I didn't remember it was starting at 2pm. Truth is, I was so nervous. “It starts by 2pm ma’am. The members of the board will be here in the next one hour.” She informed me. “Is Mr Creed not coming in again today?” She asked politely.I smiled at her. “Please prepare every necessary file I would need and ask the team assigned to the proj
Third person It’s been five years since Luke lost his father. Things have been quite some, Athena had softened towards her father. She was now calm, and made more time for family but there was no doubt that she loved her work so much. Everyone was used to it. Luke’s IT company was now one of the biggest establishments that made a lot of revenues. The couple seemed to plan their life out with work and all. He preferred to work from home and she liked to go to the office. Carrying their second child in her arms, Athena screamed from the sitting room. “Honey, we are going to be late. I need to take Asher to the hospital then head to work after.” “I was brushing Ava’s hair.'' He came downstairs and he looked disappointed. “C’mom, you said you were not going to work till Asher was old enough to walk this time.” “It would have been cool if you had a little interest in business. I already have it hard managing our companies, having to stress about how it would fare in my absence scare
Third person. Luke arrived at his father’s residence instead of going home to clear the air with his wife. The place was rather quiet and he usually had anxiety that attacked him whenever he was going into the building wasn’t there. He didn’t know if his father made a wise decision by sending his stepmom away at his old age. Although there were caregivers to cater to him, they would never be like family. His stepmom wasn’t a saint and had done many evil things but every did deserve a second chance just like the one he was giving his father. If he had the chance to discuss with his father , he was going to mention a thing or two to convince him to let his stepmom back into the huge estate. Waves of feelings flowed through his system as he approached his father’s room, fear wasn’t one of them anymore. He had overcome his biggest problem, the fear of his father. The father left him right after he let go of the grudge he had ashaint him for how he got mistreated. He never had new clo
Third PersonAthena and Luke called each other everyday and never went a day without speaking without speaking to each other. He told her about the progress of his work and how fast things were going.He even assured her that they would be spending less than a year at the training center because the kids were learning so fast. He talked about how their tutor said they completed a two month course in a week and half.He asked his wife to give them a bonus on their usual salary, Athena also told him how work was going, she said her COOs are doing a great job. She told how she never has to go to work too early. She told him how Ava was going to start school soon and she was now called her mama. Athena has started attending Culinary school during the weekends because she is now less busy on weekends.She also worked part time at her mom’s bakery so she could learn to bake. She was determined to impress her husband with her cooking when he came back home. TWO MONTHS LATERAthena was sitt
Third Person “Sir, I don’t think it is the best idea to return home now, we are ending the classes next week, plus testing the AI, team C created and preparing the records we are presenting to the board of shareholder and partnership. We only have the team of service provider and database management on board.” Luke followed Creed closely. “That is enough and Luke I trust you can manage the testing and the records, just fax the analysis and summary to me. I will take it from there and I will be back as soon as I can return, please contact the pilot.” Creed said when he took his shirt off in the changing room and wore a new one. Lukke bowed and he left Creed to dress up. He contacted their pilot and asked him to get the plan ready as soon as possible. He also ordered a car service to Creed to the airport. Creed got on board and he was flown back home. The airport staff welcomed him warmly and provided a car for him to head home. Creed knew Luke had prepared all of that. He drove to
Third Person Athena woke up to her mom’s call, she had argued that she didn’t want to leave the house like her mom had requested but she had to give in. Her mom rambled about how the staff of the bakery were busy and how she didn’t want to leave Athena to strangers before telling her that she needed someone to do some minor grocery shopping. Then she sent the grocery list immediately Athena agreed. She dragged her body into the bathroom for a quick shower. She sat in front of her vanity mirror and took a deep breath. She had bags underneath her eyes from insomnia and crying. She had cried all night, and was unable to sleep, she was heartbroken. She never thought Creed would cheat on her. It must be the woman that seduced him or she fell for his charm, Nevertheless, Athena was so mad that he had been so cozy with the woman in the picture, she was older than him. She rubbed some cream on her body. She went to the wardrobe she had now extended to a closet to pick the clothes she wa
Third PersonAthena and Luke called each other everyday and never went a day without speaking without speaking to each other. He told her about the progress of his work and how fast things were going.He even assured her that they would be spending less than a year at the training center because the kids were learning so fast. He talked about how their tutor said they completed a two month course in a week and half.He asked his wife to give them a bonus on their usual salary, Athena also told him how work was going, she said her COOs are doing a great job. She told how she never has to go to work too early. She told him how Ava was going to start school soon and she was now called her mama. Athena has started attending Culinary school during the weekends because she is now less busy on weekends.She also worked part time at her mom’s bakery so she could learn to bake. She was determined to impress her husband with her cooking when he came back home. TWO MONTHS LATERAthena was sitt
Third person“Papa,” Ava put wet kisses on her father’s face. She always acted like she knew what was going on, she was acting like she knew that he was going to a far place. Athena helped Creed pack his traveling box. She packed every necessity, some gray shirts, skincare products, cotton underwear and his favorite junk food. She carried the traveling box to the lambo’s trunk while he made breakfast for them. She was feeling down because she was going to miss him and she was acting strong so she wouldn't cry.She couldn’t stop him from chasing his dreams. He had the right to especially when he didn’t have the time to chase his dreams immediately after got of college. She ate breakfast in silence, ignoring every talk he threw at her. Creed understood why she was being like that. He stopped throwing the talks at her and fed Ava her breakfast silent. He went to get dressed,Athena got dressed today and drove them down to the airport.“Are you not going to see your father before you le
Third personJethro dialed Athena’s number, and she picked it. It was facetime. The Kings were at The Allens estate for a brunch in celebration for the twins graduation so they stayed overnight on Sarah’s request.“Hello Mr. \jethro, what do we have here?” Athena asked as she surveyed the environment where Jethro was.“I am trying to pick a ring, I want to propose to Aubs.”“She is here with me, you should whisper if you don’t want her to hear you.” Athena pranked him.“Phew! He sighed. “She is at home, Mrs. King and I can see your husband behind you.” Athena burst into laughter. “I don’t think there is a specific ring I can ask you to pick.”“Do you think I should buy a gold, a silver, emerald, diamond or I just buy all and ask her to pick?” He was totally confused.“Well, I have never been proposed to, so I wouldn’t know but what I think you should get a diamond ring, every girl likes diamonds, don’t we?”“Is creed sleeping?” Jethro asked her and she looked to see what he was doing
Third personArtemis had anticipated her graduation so she could focus on her career without having her father on her neck. She majored in songwriting. School was fun for her as she was doing what she loved the most but the life outside school seemed to be appealing to her.She shared an apartment with her twin nerdy twin brother who loved to paint and was obsessed with pottery. The house they shared was filled with paintings of her. Apollo always said his sister was ugly to her face but found it very interesting to paint her every time.She spilled a cup of water on his face. “Wake up grumpy head, we are graduating today.” She yelled in his ear. Apollo got up from the bed and wore his glasses. He was pretty much used to his sister’s attitude.He stopped complaining when she told him it was a sign of love, he knew how he was getting back at her.He strode to the sitting room to pick up their car keys and Artemis followed him clueless. “I see you are quiet this morning? Did you dream o