CARAThank God it's Friday! Four days of doing nothing other than scanning through a pile of records and files. Liam meant it when he said he wasn't going to let me do any strenuous activities that involved me using my hand. Even down to cooking!He requested that the company's chef send me breakfast, lunch and dinner. When it comes to Liam, you cannot but succumb. One thing I'm extremely grateful for is that my office isn't built in such a way that I'm facing him or vice versa. It's at the end and corner of the room.The longest he has stayed in his office this week so far is three hours. Yes, I kept track. It was from one interview or meeting to another.Two days ago, he had an interview regarding him making it to Forbes under 30. I love the fact that Liam doesn't act the typical cliché billionaire role. I mean the women, nightstands, spiteful boss staff relationship.I love how he relates with Veronica. Sometimes I get jealous. I've been thinking, is he ever going to ask me why I
LIAMI know I'm not supposed to be worried that Cara is all alone at home because of the estate security but I am. I shouldn't have come here. You've never had a problem with Rosaâs mandatory getaway breaks. I don't have a problem with it I just feel it's bad timing that is all.What happens when you have to travel for work related matters?She'll come along. After all, she's my assistant.âHave you been listening to anything I've been saying.?â âNot really, I'm sorry.ââCare to share?â Rosa asks.âDonât give this a wrong meaning.â âOkay?ââCara is home alone.ââAnd? Last I checked, she's an adult.ââYeah, I am aware. The thing is you know I stay in a lonely estate and you know how big my house is. Iâm not so comfortable.ââWith how tight the security of the estate is, a fly can't pass by without being noticed. You and I both know that. Any other excuse?ââRosa, believe me these are not excuses.ââFrom all you've told me and from our chats, I honestly just want to put this out the
CARAImmediately Mrs Chloe opens the door, I hug her and begin to cry.âOh, child,â she says hugging me tightly.I needed it. This week has been very overwhelming for me.âCome in. Let me make a cup of iced tea for you,â she says carrying my bag inside.I can't remember the last time I was here but I know a lot had changed. Almost every part of the house had a picture of her, her husband and her son Peter I think. Their only child. He left Dublin long before I entered college. We used to be childhood friends and we both went to the same play school and high school.Not sure if I'll be able to recognise him anymore but the picture of him all grown hung up beside the plant gives me a clear view ofhim. I was told he went to a very expensive British boarding school. People say his father comes from a wealthy lineage but they don't act like it. Very humble couples.Someone clearing their throat brought me out of my sea of thoughts. âPeter?ââCara Rufus?ââItâs Cara Bloom now. I took m
"Thanks for...""It's nothing," Peter says drying the plates while I rinse them."Ok, just get it out already," I say signing. It's so obvious he wants to say something but every time he opens his mouth he shuts it immediately."I don't get.""At least I gave you a chance," I say as I pick up the plate I dropped."Is there any particular reason as to why you don't want to talk about what you do or where you stay?""Yes because people will find it embarrassing. Especially with the grade, I finished with. It's not like they won't eventually find out but till then, I would like to walk around town with my head held high.""It can't be that bad and even if it is, I can help you get a job that comes alongside accommodation in Birmingham that's if you are willing to move to the Uk.ââIâll keep that in mind.â âMrs Johnson?âI raise my eyebrow knowing where this is heading. âYeah? What about her?ââI know they have a booming company which makes me wonder why she would give you a belittling
I didn't know we were going to stay this long. I feel for Cara with those killer inches she has on. It's not like she was standing all through the meeting. Even at that, I still feel for her because distributing and then clearing up documents containing different ideas now and then on that heel is something. We intend to expand the company hence our never-ending meetings. Five solid hours of pitching, suggestions, contemplations and many more.A text from father made me end the meeting abruptly. He's finally back and currently waiting for me in the office.âSon,â he says his arms wide open.I hug him and he gives me a path on my back. My dad and I are close buddies. He tells me virtually everything. Surprisingly, I had no idea he was coming in today.âHow was your trip dad?â âGood.ââHow are you holding up?ââGreat dad. The business has been running smoothly as always.â âVery good son. Veronica tells me you have a new assistant?â âYes. She's..â the door opens revealing Cara Bloom. A
I didn't know what or how to feel when I saw Liam's father. Heaven knows the lies he fed his son after I left to get the pastry.I clear up my desk and head home.A black hilux suddenly appears in front of my car just as I'm about to drive out. Even if it's late, the multiple street light at every corner and the light from my headlight should tell whoever this is that he is in my way. I honk twice and still no movement. Is this some serial killer kind of move? Wait this can be a ploy set by Liam's father to terminate me. There's no way I can move back because it's a cloggedspace. Am I going to waste away like this? Sweet Lord, I haven't achieved anything. I can't end like this.The door to the hilux opens revealing Liam's dad. History repeats itself except this time around, there's no driver and I'm not walking to the park to clear my head or in need of a break. Why did he take so long to come out. He was probably loading his pistol. Mary mother of Jesus I say as I do the sign of th
âDaidi, can Miss Cara come and live with us? She doesnât have any friend.ââBaby, itâs not that simple. I thought you were her friend?â âI am. I like Miss Cara, sheâs pretty.ââYes she is. Itâs bed time, letâs get you into your pyjamas.â âCan miss Cara come and play with me tomorrow?ââMiss Ca back in the evenings, she's always tired so she won't be able to play with you.ââWhy do you make her work really hard?ââBaby, daddy works hard too. Most adults work very hard.â âOk. Good night daddy.ââGood night pumpkin.âI pick up my laptop and head to my room.I donât know if I can keep up with this revafter how broken Cara was. You were broken too. She needs to have a taste of her own medicine. When you get your revenge would thatmake you happy? Does it mend your broken heart Or heal your hurt?Another voice in my head asks.Don't pay attention to him. Even if it doesn't mend your broken heart, it settles the score. Look on the bright side, you met Fiona and she gave to the most ado
âArenât you going to kiss daddy before running off to grandma?â âMuah.â She says from a distance and runs off to hug mother. âNow your husbandâs back, youâve forgotten about us.ââWhen he was with you all throughout yesterday.ââHe just stopped by the office for a few minutes or so and went off.ââWhat do you mean few minutes? He came back home yesterday and said he was with you all day catching up.ââHe must have gone to see a friend or something.â âWhy would he have to lie about it?ââItâs nothing serious mum.â âYou are joking right?ââMum, letâs not make a fuss about this. You can just ask him about it when he gets back from work. Tell him that the conversation came up and I mentioned he wasnât with me all throughout yesterday.ââI will. Howâs Cara and please tell me youâve gotten yourself a new assistant?ââIâm still looking out for one.â âLiam!ââI have to hurry off. The guys would be waiting for me. Love you mum.ââBye.âI park at the reserved spot just beside Justinâs Lambo
âMom, Sarah ate my chocolate even after I gave her a piece from mine.ââI also got one for her. What happened to hers that she had to eat yours?ââShe ate hers and mine as well.ââLaura if I understand what you are saying, you mean she ate hers and still ate yours despite giving her from yours?ââYes mom.ââThat I wonât tolerate. Go get her for me.ââYes mom.âSarah strolls into the room with guilt written all over her face. âWhy did you eat your sister's chocolate?ââI'm sorry mom.ââYou haven't answered my question. Why did you eat your sister's chocolate?ââI'm sorry Laura, I thought you didn't want it anymore.ââThat's a lie. You know that's her favourite chocolate. She was kind enough to give you from it yet you went ahead to eat the remaining. For that, you are grounded. That's not being contented. I'm removing the exact amount of the chocolate from your piggy bank. Now apologize to your sister.ââI'm sorry for eating your chocolate Laura.â âIt's okay. I forgive you.ââWho's
âGood day Delon.â âHow are you Liam. You are not supposed to come get Laura until Sunday.ââThatâs not why Iâm here.ââWhatâs brings you here as your favourite person has gone out to see a friend.ââHowâs your wife Georgia?â âSheâs fine. Itâs unlike you to visit me so early in the morning on a weekday. Is everything okay? How are your parents.âHis pretence disgusts me.âThey are both doing well. Delon, I know why my father merged with your company. Itâs no secret anymore.ââWhat are you talking about?ââDelon, quit the pretence. Mother overheard your conversation between you and my father concerning me and Caraâs relationship.ââI donât have the slightest clue to what you are taking about.I massage my temple and do a quick inhale and exhale. A habit of mine when Iâm extremely stressed. âIf this is about that girl Liam, I suggest you go back home.ââShe has a name. Itâs Cara. Delon please I am in love with Cara.ââI donât care. Who knows if it was both your ploy to end her life.â
â This is the same spot I left you when I was going to work thus morning. Did you move an inch at all?ââHow was your day?â I reply completely exhausted from wailing. âIt was good. I need to tell you something Cara.ââWhatâs it?ââLiam came here to look for you three nights ago when you were fast asleep.ââAnd what did you tell him?ââThat you werenât here.ââIâm sorry you had to lie on my behalf.ââCara, you canât keep doing this to yourself. Crying yourself to sleep, skipping meals and soaking yourself in a pool of misery. Thatâs not going to solve anything.ââIf you want me to leave just say it. Iâm sorry for encroaching on your space. Iâll go pack my things.ââYou know thatâs not what I mean. I love you so much that it hurts me to see you like this.ââI know thatâs not what you mean and Iâm sorry for being ungrateful. Iâm just tired of a lot of things, I need time. Time to think, heal and clear my head.ââAnd thatâs why I booked a room for you to take some time out at a newly ope
Iâm boiling with so much rage that I can explode any moment from now. Why would she do this to me a second time. I get that she left because of her mum the first time but now? Leaving me without any tangible explanation. What if I didnât decide to surprise her by coming in earlier? I would come home to an empty apartment with no clue as to what happened. To think that Laura was becoming fond of her. I wish I followed my instincts. What sort of hold does this girl have over me?âSheâs gone.â I say slamming the door behind me.âMother sheâs gone again.â I say this time around bursting into tears as I run into my motherâs arms. âItâs okay baby. Itâs okay.ââItâs not mom, sheâs gone.ââPut yourself together. You are a man.ââHow dare you say such a thing like that to him? Knowing fully well whatâs on ground. Baby, your father has something to tell you.ââIâm not sure Iâm in the right frame of mind.ââGive us a minute.â She says signing to father. What are they discussing thatâs taking
I begin to pack my things with the little strength I have left. I need a cab so badly and itâs really late. I call Veronica to help me send one in. While Iâm waiting for my cab, I carry out my stuff to the passage. I didnât have time to pack a lot but I made sure to pack very necessary ones. I see a car coming towards my building but the flash light is so full and almost blinding. Liam? Heâs not supposed to be in town until tomorrow. Oh my God, can I just disappear? â My love. I couldnât wait till tomorrow. Had to come in with my friends private jet because there was no available flight.â He says running to hug me.âLiam,ââIs everything okay? You look like you saw a ghost. Arenât you happy that Iâm back earlier?â His eyes eventually falls on my things sitting by the corner of the passage.âWhatâs happening? Are you going for a sleepover?âI try to respond but no words leave my mouth. âTalk to me. You are making me scared. Did someone break into the house?â He says opening the doo
Liam has been really busy lately. Laura and I have been keeping each other busy. He said they are working on expanding the company to other countries. I love how he calls me every time he has a moment to himself. I'm getting used to seeing my name and face all over different blogs. Of course, I've been looking. One of the things I want to stop doing so badly. Thank God I have a clean slate and no skeleton to hide.It's a Wednesday evening for heavenâs sake and Laura is spending the week with Floraâs parents. Who could be knocking on my door? Besides, Liam wouldn't be back until tomorrow.What does Liamâs father want from me this time around? I question as I see him through the eye hole. I hesitate before opening the door. âGood day sir.â He ushers himself inside before I even ask him in. âI'll just go straight to point.âAs you always do. I almost responded âI see you refused to heed to my warnings.ââI love your son. I couldn't help myself.ââThe Aceâs are very annoyed and so
âAre you excited for our girlâs night with grandma?ââYes.â Laura says.I was so happy when Liam suggested I go with Laura to her friendâs birthday party last week. The stares were a bit disturbing but the height was when one of the motherâs walked up to me saying Iâll never be able to take Floraâs place no matter how hard I tried. After putting her in her place, I sat down and had a long and deep thinking. I donât have any intentions of taking Floraâs place in either Laura or Liamâs life.I made a friend who over head everything the mean lady said to me. She told me not to listen to her and that she was Floraâs very good friend. Which made me realise why she would say such a thing to me. We were supposed to have our girls weekend last week but Mrs Johnson had to travel for a job so we moved it to this week. Unfortunately Liam had a last minute meeting holding in Croatia.âCara. Itâs so nice to see you. Thanks for the love you show to Laura and My son Liam. They are both so happy. Y
âGood morning sweets.ââGood morning baby. Itâs so early.ââIt felt like I was dreaming so I had to be sure this is for real.ââHey boyfriend.ââGood. Itâs real. Sorry I called so early. Blame it on my rush of adrenaline. Iâll see you in the morning.ââSee you soon baby.âI am so happy. Iâll have to branch at motherâs place to tell her the good news when I go pick up Laura later in the day. From the bathroom, I hear my phone consistently buzzing non- stop. I hope Laura is okay. I pick up my bathrobe and stroll towards where my phone is laying. It was a picture of me and Cara from yesterday on a blog with the caption âBillionaireâs college sweetheart back in town and caught seen in his arms.â Most of the messages coming in were screenshots from the blog asking me if this is true. Cara was looking so dashing in the sexy green dress she was wearing. It wasnât revealing yet something about about the dress was screaming hot. I ignore all the messages and head back to the bathroom. Iâm no
CARAI step out in a thin strap dark green silk dress.âIâm not sure I want us to go out for this date anymore.ââWhy?ââBecause I donât want anyone looking at you. You look breathe taken. For a moment, I couldnât breathe after setting my eyes on you. You are an epitome of beauty. You, the dress, the heels. I might just end up one kneeâs tonight.âI wouldnât be surprised if everyone in this estate can hear my heartbeat. The dress is doing exactly what I want it to do. The see-through beaded heels is gorgeous. Liam handed it over to me earlier today with a few other items Iâm yet to know the content. He suggested I wear the heels tonight. I like how he mentioned he wasnât insisting I wear it and that I can always go with any other option. âAre you okay?ââYes, yes I am.â I say flushed.âThought I lost you there.ââYou look clean as always and very handsome.âHe places his hand on his chest feigning shock and then bows in appreciation.âFor a complement you get every second, everyday,