“Abigail! Tomorrow, there would be a charity ball from our biggest business rival. We both need to be there.” Hunter said while still engrossed in his laptop.
“Would it be okay if I reach the office late tomorrow? … I mean more late than usual?”
She was in bed, ready to sleep in his t-shirt and cotton shorts.
“Yes, why?” Hunter raised his face from the laptop.
“I need to go shopping.” He regarded her for a few seconds and then closed his laptop. For some unknown reason, he seemed happy.
“Take the car and driver with you. He would accompany you throughout.”
“You mean the whole time? Why?” she asked while going through her messages
“For security.” He said while climbing on the bed. “I would leave my credit card. You would get yours in around two days.”
Putting aside her phone, she sat up not understanding a thing, “Credit
Abigail was getting ready for the ball. Hunter was supposed to pick her but it was getting out of route for him.She insisted that she would reach there on her own. Though Hunter was persistent she warned him that if he would not listen to her, she would never use his credit card again.She also threatened him that she might give back the showroom and the house too.With a chuckle, Hunter did agree.Molly was there to help her with the makeover.“Moll. Please don’t turn me into a witch.” Her friend was applying God knows what things on her face, “Now don’t turn me into a cake. Hunter might not like something cakey but would prefer something spicy this time in bed.”“Shut up, Abigail. Let me do my job, better do yours… That is to zip it up.” Molly gestured towards her mouth.Abigail was quiet for the next hour which was very rare.“I am doing a smoky eye.” Moly t
Breathe Abigail. Breathe. Inhale. Exhale. Good girl.She was standing before the giant door at the end of the corridor. The guard checked her invitation and ushered her in.The moment she entered the door she raised her chin, straightened her posture, and managed a confident grin on her face.Men started checking her out with interest but Abigail did not seem to notice them. She was looking for the one and only.Her eyes were combing the crowd around her when suddenly her eyes fell on a group of men. He was there, with his back towards her.She could easily recognize him anywhere maybe because of his distinguished height and broad shoulders.His shoulder blades tensed a bit under his jacket sensing her presence. He gradually turned around with a wine glass in his hand and could not control the gasp escaping his lips.There stood his wife.Well! Seemed like his wife.This was not his usual coffee girl.The
Next day upon waking up when she went to the kitchen and started preparing breakfast for him. Usually, it used to be pancakes smothered with maple syrups covered with berries or an English muffin topped with Nutella or cream cheese accompanied with a cup of coffee.They used to enjoy their breakfasts but today she was planning to make something unusual and a little lavish.She started preparing cinnamon rolls with caramel sauce, poached egg, and hollandaise sauce for Eggs Benedict. She was doing it quickly to do everything in time.After everything was ready, she started setting the table. She knew it wasn’t much but she wanted to make something different to make him happy.“Kevin. Please send fresh coffee when Hunter comes down.” She said taking a look at her small effort.“Mr. Levisay has already left for the office, Ma’am!” Butler informed her.Abigail went rigid but then recovered quickly trying to for
She had been sitting idly in her office since morning. There was no meeting scheduled for today. Usually, she used to enjoy this time teasing Hunter.It had been five fuc*king days since their study room smooching contest.It had been five days since that silly episode, she had barely seen her husband. He was reaching home late, after almost her bedtime. He would change and then would dash to his study for some unknown project. Mornings had become worse. He was leaving earlier even before she woke up.It had been five days, despite coming to the office daily he was no more sharing the office with her but was using the conference room for his work and meetings.Everyone at the office knew about the workload so nobody seemed to notice this change. Plus Hunter had maintained a cordial relationship with her especially when a third person accompanied them.She was missing him like hell.Just then somebody entered the office.Is i
Aiden Wyatt’s house was not as big as Hunter’s but it sure had extra bedrooms, a private pool, and a beautiful garden.After so many sleepless nights in San Francisco, Abigail, at last, managed to sleep peacefully. Instead of giving her a guest room, Wyatts had offered her their late daughter’s room.The next morning when she came down, she saw Aiden Wyatt kissing Carol in the living room. Smiling to herself she cleared her throat while taking a seat around the dining table. Carol jumped up but Aiden just pulled away a little with his arms still around his wife to keep her steady.“Sorry, dear. We almost forgot that we have a guest.” Carol seemed a little embarrassed.“Please carry on you two. I am here to ask for breakfast options and coffee.” Abigail yawned and rested her head on the table.“Still sleepy! Aren’t we?” Caroline chuckled. “Did you sleep well?”Abigail jus
This meeting was not held in any conference room of the hotel. Abigail went to a warehouse located near the hotel with all the participants of the program. All their wood furniture was placed in the warehouse.They all were waiting for her a bit confused because they were used to getting invited to sophisticated rooms with comfortable seats.Ethan wanted to record the meeting and Abigail agreed to it.She walked in with an air of confidence and style. Wearing khaki ankle-length pants paired with a maroon semi-formal chiffon blouse. A pair of diamond studs were there to complete the look.“Welcome everyone. I am Abigail Levisay, state head of the Empowerment program. I know Ethan Quest is managing it here in Manhattan for us for quite some time and he is doing exceptionally well. But the reason for coming here was to be loud and clear about a few things.”She paused and waved frantically around her.“This is your furniture.
It had been three days since she ran off. F*cking three days when she did not get to see his face. No messages or calls from him.This morning when she came down, the elderly, vivacious and lively couple greeted her warmly as always.She could not eat much and opted only for tea.“Abigail. We want to take you out for dinner tonight.” Caroline told her while sipping her juice.Abigail nodded looking around, “What are these?”There were several cookie trays on the kitchen island with a heavenly aroma, “Go ahead. Try them. We usually kill our time baking these.”Abigail stood and tasted one, “Umm. These are divine, granma.” She closed her eyes while chewing them, “Can I have more?”“Oh, dear.” Aiden chuckled.That morning they told her about Hunter’s childhood and that made her even more miserable. She took her sweet time while listening to their sto
They were walking on the sidewalk, hand in hand, carrying coffee cups. Both of them were quiet, busy with their thoughts. He was looking even sexier with the same cold and lethal aura.“Why you bought me this coffee?” her question stopped him giving her a chance to step before him, facing him.“Because someone was so much mad at me that all this time, she did not drink her coffee. I wanted some alone time with you, coffee girl.” He tucked her hair strand behind her ear with the same gentle expression. “You don’t like it here?”“Place doesn’t count anymore, Hunter. It’s you.” She said smiling.I learned it the hard way! She told him quietly.“It’s me? Really? Am I more important than your coffee then?” His eyes twinkled.“Nah. Never.” Her answer made him chuckle.Just then the drizzling started.“Are you staying in a hotel?&rdqu
Hello readers, Thank you for all the love and support you people have been offering me. When I started, Oops, story, I was not expecting more than a hundred readers. Never knew it will be liked this much. Time to say goodbye to Hunter/Abigail and Rafael/Emerald. I don’t think I would go for a sequel. But you never know. (wink wink) Whatever I am today is because of you people. Because of your constant encouragement, I did it. Thank you for the constant reviews. Believe me, I had been reading all of them. My next story will be Ouch! My Fiancé Fell For His Vir*gin Maid. It will be available hopefully by the second week of December. (Would try for earlier) Don’t forget to give it a chance. Justin, Sarah, and Ashley. They will be soon available on Goodnovel. For future announcements, you can follow me on Goodnovel or search for me as Lisa Salman-author. Xoxo. Bye - till we meet again. Lisa Salman-author.
Emerald woke up by stretching herself and turned her head sideways. Rafael was still sleeping like a baby with his mouth partially opened.She could see one or two strands of white hair in his subtle beard and she swore he was becoming more handsome with each passing day.Shifting closer to him, she sniffed that familiar perfume. God! She always acted like a creep when he was around.“I can never get enough of you.” She whispered in his ear making him stir in his sleep.“Harika?” He called her huskily snaking his arm around her na*ked body and pulling her to him.“Interested in a bath?” She asked his sleepy face, smiling slyly to herself.“Really?” This time his eyes opened widely.“Yup!” Kissing his cheek, she jumped out of bed when he held her hand hurriedly, “Let me do it for you, Guzel.”“You do it every Sunday, Askim. Let me do it for today.” She bent down to kiss his forehead but was sprawled on him when he not only made her stumble upon him but also rolled over taking her with
(Thirteen years later)Sixteen years old Sophia took out a rose twig from her bouquet and took it near her nose to sniff it.“Hmm. Heavens!” She closed her eyes in ecstasy.“You like it?” He asked her.“I love it, papa.” She opened her eyes and a smile gleamed on her lips. Her smile resembled a lot like her mom’s. She had taken that smile and black hair from Julia. That was the reason Emerald dyed her hair black many years back.The familiar smile still gave him pain.“Do you miss mom?” She asked him with concern showing in her eyes. The way she used to care about others showed a lot about how she was brought up by an amazing woman and man.“I used to. But now I think I have gotten over her.”“Once I will be eighteen, I am planning to visit her in Turkey.” Her statement made Robert snap up his head.“I don’t think Emerald and Rafael ever stopped you from meeting her. You just need to let them know.”“I know, papa. It’s just something I need to do on my own. Grandma shares her pictures
Sitting in the Levisay private jet, Emerald did not know where they were heading for their honeymoon. She was still dressed in her gown.“I was under the impression that we will be staying in Sapphire Galaxy.”“And why would I do that to my bride?” He asked her, circling her bare back with his finger. They enjoyed the wedding reception like anything.The Booz, the dances, meeting people. Emerald did everything in a daze. Finally, after coming out when it was time to throw back the bouquet they all were surprised when Patricia caught it effortlessly.“Are you missing Sophie?” Rafael got rid of his jacket before pulling her onto his lap, “Because I am.”He did try to convince Hunter to take Sophie with them. However, Hunter wanted them to spend this time together.They both deserved it. Their love deserved it.She did not know when she fell asleep in his arms. But when her eyes opened, she was in the furnished bedroom of the jet, lying peacefully in his arms.He was awake and staring at
“Oh, Gosh! Emerald! Wake up. It’s your wedding day.” Emerald had a pillow on her face when she heard Abi’s voice. “What? It’s already morning?” She asked herself and moved the pillow away from her face. “Look at you. The girl who had insomnia can now sleep nonstop.” Emerald got up yawning. Abigail was constantly talking without taking a break, “Come on, Em. Rise and shine.” She drew the curtains, allowing the room to bathe in sunlight. “Go and take shower. I will send a protein packed breakfast to the room. After that, you are supposed to wear your undergarments and petticoat. And yes…” Abigail was already stepping out, “Don’t forget to put on those bandelettes.” She winked before closing the door behind her. Emerald let out a panicked sigh and ran to the bathroom. Last night she stayed in the guest room of her house. Selina was already taking care of Sophie. After applying scented lotion all over her body, she came out in a bathing gown. it seemed like Abigail was waiting for her
“Mommy! You will marry daddy tomorrow?” She was changing Sophie’s dress into a sleeping suit when she asked the query with those innocent eyes on her face.“Yes, honey bun. We are.” She started brushing her daughter’s long black hair into a loose braid, “Are you happy?”“Happy of wedding? With daddy? Yes, mommy, I am.” She was too engrossed in brushing her barbie’s golden hair.“Mommy?”“Yes, honey bun?”“Would you love me after marry daddy?” Sophia was so busy with her doll’s hair that even she did not know the absurdity of her question.Emerald felt like someone had clenched her heart. Her daughter had started thinking along these lines. Was she getting insecure? Possessive?“Sophie? My baby!” She gently took the doll from her hands, “Look here, darling.” She held her small face in her hands, “You will always be my baby. You will always be my first love. And you know what?” She asked looking into the innocent eyes of her daughter,“Daddy loves you so much. He is always talking about
“Wake up, baby! Wake up!” She splashed water droplets on his closed lids. His lips stretched into a smile. He raised his arm to look for her in the air with his eyes still closed. She got back with a burst of half-suppressed laughter.“Come here!” His voice was still raspy due to the sleepiness, his hand still hanging in mid-air. Looking for her! She realized. “Get up. I am making breakfast for both of us!” telling him softly she went out of the room feeling all emotional. The way his hand wanted her was something too sweet to handle. When he came out all fresh and showered, she was placing the plates on the counter along with steaming coffee mugs. “Breakfast is ready and you need to…” She stopped when she saw him leaning against the counter in only a pair of shorts. His body was still glistening due to the shower he just took. Woah! The man let her do all those amazing things to his body last night and still, her insides were throbbing with his mere presence. “Still want to de
When Abigail and Hunter got inside the kitchen, they stopped short when found Emerald stirring something in a big bowl.“What are you doing?” Hunter picked up a carrot and started chomping on it.“I was thinking to help Abigail with the dinner.” She said busily, “How about I do a sweet dish and you can go with one main course dish. Or if you want I can …Oops!” She squealed when Hunter lifted her up as if she weighed like a feather and placed her away. “Brides are not allowed in the kitchen!” Hunter took the bowl from the counter and started whipping it.“He is right.” Abigail took out an apron from the drawer and threw another one towards her husband, “We will manage tonight’s dinner.”“I just wanted to help!” Emerald tried to protest.“I will ask Selina if needed. Now shoo away.” Abigail gave a little shove on her shoulder and started taking out veggies from the refrigerator.“You are still here, girl!” Hunter wiggled his brows, “Go get a massage. Spend some time away from this noi
When her flight landed in San Francisco, Patricia looked out of the window while stretching herself. Her favorite, warm and sunny San Francisco. The same one which she left last time in rage. And in pain. In that annual dinner, Rafael Wyatt did not even try to steal a glance her way. He seemed so uptight sitting there with Hunter and Abigail at the party. No matter how many times Abi tried to introduce them or tried to talk to him about their common interests he did not even budge. But he was a changed man on the screen when Emerald went to him at his movie celebration party and talked to him. He had this se*xy smile on his lips when he pulled her on the stage. Emerald must be hardly one year younger than her but her parents never treated her well. There was some old siblings’ rivalry with Cassandra but her parents always supported Cassie. Patricia loved her energy. After collecting her luggage, Patricia was pushing the trolley to the exit, observing different people at the airpo