Jack drove back to his office defeatedly. He thought about what Cindy had said about the bump on her forehead. Could Maya have really done that? Cindy wouldn't be so upset if she was lying to him. He had clearly heard the sound of her palms on the wall and Maya had said she deliberately did that. But just like she said, Cindy wasn't deranged. There was no way she would hurt herself just to discredit Maya. He suddenly recalled the recording Maya had played for him and realized that he couldn't really predict what Cindy was capable of.He couldn't help but agree though that his problems with Cindy all began when Maya came back into his life. If he could send Maya away from his side, his relationship with Cindy would blossom beautiful but that would be utterly selfish of him.He wanted to do the honourable thing and stand by Maya at a time like this but why did his relationship with Cindy have to suffer due to that?He decided to bury himself into his work to ease the tightness he was
Cindy took out a book from her shelf and began to read in an effort to keep herself busy and forget about her problems.Her phone suddenly beeped from a text message she received. She initially thought it was Jack because each time he called repeatedly and she ignored, he would send her a text message.She was surprised when she saw that it was a message from a strange number. She opened the text message and it read, "your boyfriend Jack is having sex with his supposed best friend at her place." Cindy looked at the message in surprise. The address had been dropped and she initially believed that someone was trying to play a prank on her but she recalled the address.The night she was supposed to go to the Cinema with Jack and Maya, Jack had told her that he was going to pick Maya up first and had mentioned her address.Cindy decided to ignore the message however, she couldn't read a word anymore in the book she was holding. She knew that she was already planning to give up on fightin
Cindy decided to knock on the door and find out the truth. She realized the door was open just before she knocked. Jack had actually closed the door when he entered the house but Maya had quickly opened it when he went to the kitchen to get the cup for her.Cindy pushed open the door and went inside. The first thing that caught her eyes was the rope that hung from the ceiling. She ignored it and looked at the couple in each other's arms.She opened her eyes in shock when she saw that it was Jack and Maya. Jack raised his head almost immediately and saw Cindy standing by the door with tears falling from her eyes. He jumped up immediately and tried to reach her but Cindy closed the door and walked away.When Cindy had closed the door, Maya exclaimed, "oh my God! Was that Cindy? But how did she know you were here? Was she following you around. I'm afraid now she will draw the wrong conclusions.Jack ignored Maya completely. He looked around for his phone and picked it up, ran to the mac
Jack refused to let go of the door and said, "go ahead and scream Cindy. Let them all come, perhaps, they will help me in convincing you to hear what I want to say."Seeing that Jack wasn't going to back down, Cindy left the door and ran inside the house. Jack went inside as well and locked the door but before he could get to Cindy, she ran into her bedroom and locked herself inside.Jack began to bang on the door relentlessly. "Please, I'm begging you Cindy, open up let's talk. It's not what you are thinking. Nothing happened between Maya and I and nothing can ever happen because I'm not in love with her. You are my world Cindy and I can't imagine my life without you in it. Please just hear me out. I'm sorry for any and every pain I have caused you one way or another but I promise you that nothing happened between Maya and I."Cindy sat on her bed and closed her eyes. She was not going to open the door for Jack because what she saw was very clear.Meanwhile, Jack suddenly recalled s
Cindy sat back sadly on the bed when she recalled what happened in the morning. Even though Jack was being set up just now, it didn't change the fact that he had disrespected her and broken his promise to her.Seeing that Cindy was still silent, Jack continued to beg, "please baby. I am on my knees and I will spend the whole night here begging you, if I have to. Please open the door Cindy."Cindy thought about Maya. She must be jubilating right now because her plans finally became successful. Jack kept pleading for her to open the door and when she heard him say he was on his knees, Cindy's heart broke even more.Jack went on his knees and leaned his head on the door. He felt really exhausted especially due to the wet underwear he still had on. He already knew that Cindy was a very stubborn girl yet he went ahead and fell in love with her. This was the price he was paying for that decision.Jack was so engrossed in his thoughts that he didn't hear Cindy unlock the door. She pulled the
Maya laid on her bed thinking about her next plan. Since Jack and Cindy's relationship has been completely ruined by her. She knew that Cindy would not forgive Jack considering her kind of person.This meant that Jack was going to be completely heart-broken. Well this was the opportunity she had been waiting for. She would offer him a shoulder to cry on and help him forget about that stupid Cindy and she was going to begin right away.She took out her phone and began to call Jack. However, Jack had left his phone in the pocket of his shorts and was now in the bathroom with Cindy.He smiled at Cindy and said, "I'm sorry my love. I know that I've not really lived up to your expectations but I want to assure you that I do not take you for granted. I feel very fortunate to have you in my life and I promise never to raise my voice at you again or hurt you physically."Cindy also smiled at Jack and said, "your promises will bear more weight if you keep them Jack.""I know that Cindy. I will
Cindy took one of the pillows and threw it at Jack. I'm not ready for that yet so you had better not try it besides, I don't subscribe to having children outside wedlock.Jack enveloped Cindy in a hug, "of course my love, everything will take place at the right time. Don't be too serious, I'm just messing with you."Jack noticed that Cindy was now staring at her books on the floor and stood up immediately to pick them up but Cindy stopped him. "It's fine Jack, leave it to me."Cindy bent down and began picking up the books while Jack's stomach made a grumbling sound. Cindy turned to look at him and he kept a pitiful face.She smiled and said, "okay, I will whip up dinner for us right away because I'm also hungry.They both went to the kitchen together and Jack leaned on one side of the counter as he watched Cindy make their dinner. As he stared at her, he felt really happy. He couldn't believe he had almost lost her because of his foolishness.Even while he was consoling Maya, he had
Jack was about to return Maya's call when he saw that she had sent him a text which read, "I know you are going through a lot right now just as I am. No one else understands your pain better than I do. I'm so sorry and I will surely be there for you. Good night my beloved friend."At first Jack wondered if Maya had meant to send the message to someone else but when he read till the end, he realized that Maya is under the misconception that his relationship with Cindy had broken off.He decided that since Maya was okay, there was no need for him to call her because he might end up waking Cindy in the process and he didn't want to upset her again in any way.He put the phone back in his pocket and went back to the bed. After a while, he drifted off to sleep.When it was morning, Jack woke up very early and kissed Cindy goodbye. He drove back to his house, took his bath and got ready for work.Meanwhile, Maya went shopping because she had planned on making a very delicious meal for Jack.
Paige stared at the people in the audience, observing the different expressions on their faces. Some felt pity for her, some laughed at her, while others booed and gestured with their thumbs down. As tears streamed down her face, the other girls continued to sing, and no one waited for her. After Candy; the fourth person, finished singing, the first girl resumed. Paige's microphone had already been rolled away from where she stood. Unable to bear the shame any longer, she turned around and ran away from the stage. Candy smiled, feeling victorious, and said inwardly, "Now let me see how you will be among the top two."Paige did not stop running until she reached outside. Fearing that people might notice her and start pointing fingers at her, she searched for a quiet and hidden spot, finding solace leaning on a pillar. She covered her face with her hands and continued to cry, recalling how she had assured Mr. Zachary that she would not fail him. She felt even more disappointed in her
For Paige, everything seemed to be happening so fast. Just this morning, she was being called a thief and kicked out of her house. And now, she was going to be performing on a show tonight. She pinched herself to be sure she wasn't dreaming, and Jessica, who was staring at her, smiled, "Come on, let's go change your wardrobe.""Thank you very much, Sir," Paige said, wiping the joyous tears which had formed in her eyes."Don't worry about that. Just get ready to perform." Zach said.As Paige walked out, Zach stared at her, recalling his old days. His story seemed similar to hers as he had also been given a chance by someone he never expected. While they went shopping, Jessica asked Paige, "Are you related to Mr. Zach? I mean, he did say you're someone who belonged to him."Paige didn't know Jessica's relationship with Zach, so she didn't want to speak too much. She only said, "He's just helping me.""Come on, Mr. Zach doesn't help people just like that. I mean, everyone knows who he i
Paige sang for Zachary while he stood in awe, mesmerized by her performance. As she sang, she became so immersed that she closed her eyes and continued to pour her heart out. Zachary walked over to the bed, sat down, and kept his gaze fixed on her. When she finished singing, he exclaimed, "Wow! That was phenomenal.""Thank you, sir," Paige replied with a smile."I'm curious, how did you become such a talented singer? Don't worry, you can share it with me," he added, noticing her hesitation.Paige sighed and began her story, "Well, my mom was a gifted singer too. When she was young, her dream was to become a pop artist and her voice was perfect. However, her father, who was a billionaire, wanted her to take over the family business instead since she was his only child. She had to make a difficult choice between her passion and her responsibilities. Eventually, she took over my grandfather's company: Blanco Industries, but she never gave up singing. She recorded songs for herself but
"I'm sorry to trouble you, sir," Paige said. "Please, I want to ask for a favor.""What is it?" Zach asked."I will like to see you, please." She replied.Zach stared at all the men who were sitting in front of him and said, "Okay, I'll be right there."Getting up, he continued, "I think we've pretty much said everything that needed to be said at this meeting. I approve of your findings and now, I need implementation and results. Excuse me."After leaving the meeting room, Zach said to Luke, "Let's go back to the hospital."His assistant was surprised; Zach wasn't acting like himself. No one knew why he was being so kind and accommodating towards this girl. When they arrived at the hospital, he went in to see her. The moment Zach entered the room, Paige jumped off the bed in surprise and stared at him as her hands began to tremble. She instantly recognized him and who wouldn't? He was one of the wealthiest men in London and everyone said he was very ruthless. How could it be that thi
Zachary Fletcher stepped out of his palatial villa which was a stunning testament to his success and refined taste. Nestled in a picturesque location; Zach Estate, Mayfair was one of the most luxurious estates in London. His domestic staff lavished Zach with greetings but he merely nodded curtly and approached his Bugatti without noticing that his housekeeper and chef were staring at him longingly through the windows. His chauffeur, Tony, quickly ran and opened the back of his car, and after Zach sat down, Tony got into the front and began driving to Zachary Fletcher Conglomerate. On his way to the company, Zach made a phone call to his assistant, Luke, and asked, "Are you at the office?""Yes, sir," Luke replied."Good," Zach said and hung up.The moment he stepped out of his car, he began to make his way into the iconic skyscraper building. The CEO's personal office was on the highest floor. It was the only office on that floor and the most spacious in the building; offering panor
Paige Summers busied herself as she moved about, trying to ensure that all the guests were well cared for.She had been working since morning to make sure everything was perfect. It was the eighth-anniversary party of her father and stepmother. She wanted to be anywhere but there, but her father had warned that if she did not stay behind to take care of his guests, there would be dire consequences. As she moved around, serving the guests, they kept calling her here and there, and some even mistook her for the maid of the house. When she thought it was finally time for her to rest, her stepsister, Candy came out dressed in a beautiful, red, Valentino gown. One would think that it was her anniversary party judging by how much time she took to doll herself up.Once Candy was out, Paige began to hear different voices saying, "Wow! She looks like an angel!" "She's the daughter of Mr. Summers." "I heard she's a singer; one of the spark girls." "Have you seen her gown? it's from a top br
"How is it possible that each time I close my eyes, your face is the only thing I see? How do I tell you that when you are not with me, I get lovesick? How do I tell you that every second of my life is filled with thoughts of you? How do I tell you, Mr. Zach, that I have fallen head over heels in love with you?" - Paige ~~~~~~~ "From the moment I saw you, you became my reason for breathing. Even when darkness engulfs me, I only have to take one look at you and my world becomes bright again. I cannot live in a world without you in it. I love you, My Little Sunshine." - Zach. ~~~~~~~ They all said Zachary Fletcher was proud, ruthless, and callous but when eighteen years old Paige Summers was accused, disgraced, and left to die in the cold, Zach took her home and promised, "I will make you a star!" From that moment, she became his world. STORY TITLE ; MY LITTLE SUNSHINE
When Cindy picked up the call, Chris said, "I am so sorry Cindy, I didn't know that Jack was innocent. Please, I know Lily was wrong and I'm sure she has learned her lesson. Withdraw the case against her and let's settle this amicably. I know that Jack will listen to you.Going back to court over this same issue will only cause more harm to my reputation and career, please.""It's okay Chris" Cindy replied. "If you want Jack to withdraw the case, he will do so but there's a condition. Lily should make a video of herself apologizing to Jack for framing him up and she has to sound sincere. She should post it on I*******m and tag him. When Jack has seen the video, he will withdraw the case.""Okay, she will do that" Chris replied. "thank you, Cindy." The moment Chris ended the call, Lily said "no, how can you agree to such a thing? I will not humiliate myself publicly.""You have no choice" Chris replied angrily. "There's already a sex video of you and everyone knows you deliberately did
Both Lily and Chris stared at Cindy in shock while the judge said to the officers present, "take her into custody."Lily screamed and tried to struggle when the officers came to grab her while Chris said, "calm down Lily and stop struggling, I will get you out in no time."Lily covered her face in shame as she was being led out of the courtroom while the reporters frantically took pictures and videos of her.Within a twinkling of an eye, the news of how Lily willingly made a sex tape with a strange guy and uploaded it on social media just to force Jack into marrying her went viral. Many people were left in shock that a girl who appeared to be so polished and classy could stoop to such a level.All those who had called Jack vile names began to take back their words and ask for forgiveness from him and the artists in his Agency. Chris got Lily out on bail a few hours later and had to fetch her at the station with bodyguards to stop the citizens who were hell-bent on clamoring around th