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Chapter 33: Tough Beginnings
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2025-04-29 23:45:37
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The HR’s voice jolted me out of my reverie, and I blinked, my gaze focused on the HR’s face. Initially, my sight was blur, but as my eyes locked onto her facial features, recognition dawned. “Wait! Jennifer Smith??” “It’s a lieee”“My Goodness!” I exclaimed, tears welling up in my eyes. “This can’t be true.”I froze for a second in disbelief. “Jenniferrrrrr.”Then she stood up from her seat, my arms wrapped in her warm embrace. “Look at youuuu”. Jennifer said, her face lit up with a radiant smile. “What are you doing here?”“Wait, you’re the new staff?” Jennifer asked, her eyes searching for answers.I nodded, trying to contain my excitement. “Yeah, I resumed today”. I responded, a bright smile spread across my face. Her expression suddenly turned serious. “Wait a minute, it’s been how many years now?”“Six years right?”I sighed deeply.“You just disappeared, Emilia. I searched everywhere for you but no one seemed to know your whereabouts”. She muttered,
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I watched as my father’s casket was being lowered into the ground. My eyes were dry. I had no more tears to cry, I had shed all the tears while he was at the hospital. I barely knew anyone in the somber ceremony, maybe that’s why they were more concerned with paying their last respects to my mother Pamela Thompson who had abandoned us for years, rather than me who had lived with the man all my life. My eyes didn’t leave her for a second, as she played the character of a grieving widow, a handkerchief dabbing at eyes that refused to tear up. Couldn’t anyone see her for what she was? As soon as the ceremony was over, I didn’t spend another moment. I didn’t care to shake hands or accept pitying looks. I went straight back home. Back home, I sat on the edge of my bed, holding a framed picture of my father and me. My fingers traced the outline of his smiling face. He had been my whole world. And now, he was gone. The door to my room opened moments later, and Pamela majesti
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The music was loud but that was the point. Now that I was here, I needed one more thing, locate the bar. I pushed through people on the dance floor, they seemed to be having a good time. What was there to be joyful about? All I needed was alcohol, tons of it, bucket loads even. I motioned to the bartender. “Get me a vodka soda, make it a double please.” Immediately he brought the glass, I downed the liquid in one gulp, feeling the burn slide down my throat. “Sorry to bother but those things sneak up on you. I hope you’re not going to drive?” The bartender asked, eyeing me with mild concern. “Just keep them coming. In fact send down another double vodka soda and a Long Island.” The bartender raised his eyebrows slightly but he nodded. “Okay ma’am. If you say so…” He sent down the drinks and I downed the vodka in a gulp and turned on my seat, drinking the Long Island slowly. I examined the crowd, a bunch of people having fun. Their lives must be so normal
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My breath was fast and uneven, with my fingers tangled in the sheets as his body pressed against mine, it was all heat and muscle. I had no idea what to call him, I didn’t know his name and I hadn’t asked, I won’t ask. That was the point, right? There were no strings, no expectations. Just raw, consuming and blinding pleasure. This was more intense than anything I had ever done. His hands were everywhere, he mapped my body with a confidence that clenched my stomach, my thighs tightened around his hips on their own accord. He knew exactly what he was doing and by God, that made me even dizzier. I was no virgin, but this? I had never experienced this. Usually when Tyler and I got in bed, it was straight to business and in a few minutes, we were done. But with this man… There was no fumbling, no quick work just to get it over with and no second guessing. His mouth found my neck, his lips teased me and his tongue flicked against my skin. His teeth lightly graz
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I woke up to the soft glow of the sun coming in through the hotel curtains, I stretched lazily over the bed. Last night had been something else, the smell of sweat and sex still lingered in the room. I reached for her but…. She wasn’t there. The space next to me was cold and empty. My eyes blinked open, I scanned the bed and the room, no clothes on the floor. No sound in the bathroom. She was gone. A sharp exhale escaped my lips as I sat up, I ran my hand through my sex scattered hair. I should have seen it coming, she had that air about her like she didn’t want to be held down, she just wanted to enjoy herself but she still got my attention. It pissed me off that I hadn’t even gotten her name. The only thing I had was the memory of last night imprinted in my head, her body beneath mine, the way she responded and how she’d taken everything I gave like she was starved, like she needed it just as badly as I did. Shit! I’m not the kind of guy who gets hung up on a one-
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The apartment door wasn’t locked. A bad feeling curled in my stomach as I pushed it open and stepped inside. I expected the usual, to see my bestie Sarah laid back on the couch, scrolling through her phone. It would be hard to say goodbye. But when I got inside, the image was not what I expected. I froze in the doorway. Tyler. Sarah. Their bodies were pressed together and their lips were locked. Hands tangled in each other’s bodies. I felt something slice through my chest. They didn’t even notice me at all. “What the fuck?” I screamed. Sarah jolted, her eyes bulged and guilt filled them. Tyler, on the other hand, just smirked. My blood burned. “You’ve got to be fucking kidding me.” I said, my voice was sharp and it shook. Sarah took a step forward. “Babe, it’s not what it looks like…” “Shut it!” I looked over at Tyler. “So, this whole time? You even let my mother pay you off to leave me when you were already screwing my best friend?” Tyler e
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“Good morning, Mr. Brooks” My Driver, also my personal assistant, greeted me and he held the door for me while I entered the car. “Morning Justin, let’s head home first. I need to freshen up and have a proper meal. “Okay Sir” he nodded and walked back to the driver’s seat and started to drive. Justin is the only driver who has lasted a year working with me. Others who had been recruited in the past either tried to steal from me or exhibited gross incompetence. Just then my phone vibrated, I brought it out of my pocket and the screen showed my mother’s name. “What does everyone want from me? Today of all days? “ I sighed, bracing myself for what was to come before picking up. “Ethan” “What do you want mother! Please don’t waste my time. I’m not in the mood for any family talk” I said, my voice laced with annoyance . “Ethan Brooks! Didn’t you see you missed my calls ? I called you all night!” her voice screeched into my ears. Shit! I remembered my phone vibrated the
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“What kind of madness is this? Dad, why did you leave me alone in this dark world?” I muttered to myself, tears forming in my eyes which finally came running down my cheeks.When would I be free? When would I be able to live the life that I want? That I truly deserve! Oh God! I cried internally, tears still flowing down. I quickly cleaned it with the back of my pale right palm. I didn’t want to be seen as a weakling in front of this wicked woman. My mother had gotten up from where she was seated, paced about the room for a while and then said to me. “Freshen up and get dressed. You’re going to meet your soon-to-be in-laws today. You will be staying there until after the wedding.” She stated, with no iota of guilt in her voice. I scowled at her, my heart racing with so much anger.“At least, you will allow me recover fully first beloved Mother!” I snapped at her.“Oh please, there’s no time for all that. I need you downstairs in the next 20 minutes. Don’t keep me waiting.”
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The HR’s voice jolted me out of my reverie, and I blinked, my gaze focused on the HR’s face. Initially, my sight was blur, but as my eyes locked onto her facial features, recognition dawned. “Wait! Jennifer Smith??” “It’s a lieee”“My Goodness!” I exclaimed, tears welling up in my eyes. “This can’t be true.”I froze for a second in disbelief. “Jenniferrrrrr.”Then she stood up from her seat, my arms wrapped in her warm embrace. “Look at youuuu”. Jennifer said, her face lit up with a radiant smile. “What are you doing here?”“Wait, you’re the new staff?” Jennifer asked, her eyes searching for answers.I nodded, trying to contain my excitement. “Yeah, I resumed today”. I responded, a bright smile spread across my face. Her expression suddenly turned serious. “Wait a minute, it’s been how many years now?”“Six years right?”I sighed deeply.“You just disappeared, Emilia. I searched everywhere for you but no one seemed to know your whereabouts”. She muttered,
Entangled With My Soon-to-be Brother-in-law Chapter 33: Tough Beginnings
My temper flared, my jaw clenched in frustration as I picked the call. “Tyler, what do....”But I was interrupted by a strange feminine voice, leaving me aghast. “Hello Miss Emilia”.I pulled the phone away from my ear to check the caller ID.It was then I realized, it wasn’t the same number that called the previous day. “Are you there?” She asked, her voice soft and calm. “Y..yeah”. I stuttered, my anger replaced with curiosity, my mind wondering who the lady was. “This is Juliet, Mr. Reginald’s secretary”. “I’m calling to remind you about the board meeting that starts in an hour”. “Mr. Ethan has also been looking around the office, searching for you”. “Board meeting?” I asked, my mind puzzled. “Yes ma’am, didn’t you check your mail?” “I sent a brief yesterday evening”. Email? I muttered to myself. How did she get my email address? Shitttt, Ethan’s father.I recalled. “I’ll be there shortly”. I assured, hanging up the call. Resuming late on my first da
Entangled With My Soon-to-be Brother-in-law Chapter 32: Emilia's POV
I stayed in her arms a little longer, pouring out my built up misery. Her arms felt like my father’s warm embrace wrapped around me, a breath of comfort to my soul. I felt like a child, who ran down the stairs but tripped. Expecting to fall to the ground, getting bruised and injured, but fell into the arms of her father. The last time I felt this genuine hug was shortly before my father passed. Where he beckoned to me for a hug, our last hug before his passing words.“It’s okay Miss Emilia, please stop crying.”Alice begged, drying out the tears from my cheeks with her apron. “Alright, let’s go fix the meal together”.I sniffed back the tears, clearing my nostrils.“Oh no Miss Emilia, you could just locked the door when I leave”.“You need to rest ma’am”. She replied, her voice low and calm.“Let me Alice”. I insisted. “Are you sure about that ma’am?” She asked, concern etching her face.I nodded, insisting I wanted to follow her to the kitchen. Alice helped me off
Entangled With My Soon-to-be Brother-in-law Chapter 31: Lucas's POV
She’s lucky that twat came to her rescue. She won’t be that lucky next time. I don’t know what hold Ethan has on her, but she’s mine. Emilia is mine. I’m going to fuck her real hard. I’m going to punish her with my cock. Whether she likes it or not, she’s getting married to me. She can then decide after my inheritance has been willed to me, if she wants to stay or get a divorce. Why can’t she just corporate? If she really doesn’t want to be with me, she can leave after the marriage.She can’t come ruin all I have built all these years. My mind clouded with rage, my fist clenched as I walked through the corridor, heading to my room. I was about leaving the office that afternoon, when I heard the rumor that Ethan visited the office. He didn’t only come to visit but wanted to be CEO. How would one just wake up one day and decide to return to where they abandoned years back. I went to my father’s office to confront him, but he had left the office already. Only
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The ding-dong sound of the doorbell pricked through the thick air, alerting the arrival of Dr. Harrison. Ethan walked swiftly to the door to welcome the family doctor, worry etching his face. Dr. Harrison appeared with his stethoscope in hands, and a first aid box in the other hand as he walked in. Everyone’s eyes lit up at his arrival. Without saying a word, he rushed to the sofa where Christine, my mother-in-law to be laid on.Christine was still conscious, her eyes open, groaning in pain. Dr. Harrison bent forward, plugging the stethoscope buds in his ear while placing the other end below her left breast, to listen to her heart beat. He then moved the other end of the stethoscope to the front of her chest near her collarbone, to check for her breathing sound. My breath was still as I waited in anticipation to hear the situation report, but all the doctor did was nod his head while assessing her. He finally spoke.“Ma’am please, can you tell me what happened?”Befor
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The room seemed to hold its breath, the air thick with tension. My declaration hung in the air, hitting Lucas as a shock, taking my mother by surprise. Ethan took a seat, a hint of smile dancing on his lips. His countenance elated, as he wiggled his legs to the sides. Ashley on the other hand was beaming with excitement. She tried so hard to conceal it, but I could see through her body language. I didn’t seem to know why, but she looked like someone who just won a lottery. Lucas’s face turned red, fire blazing from his eyes. He clenched his fists so hard, like he was resisting the urge from going physical with Ethan. Reginald Brooks nodded, his expression unfazed.“Very well then. Hence forth you will be working closely under Ethan as his personal assistant”. “This is will foster a tight bond between both families”. “And to you Lucas, I expect a smooth handing over to Ethan and that you also work closely with him”. “Let him guide and show you how a company is suppos
Entangled With My Soon-to-be Brother-in-law Chapter 28: Emilia's POV
With an intense ache panging my chest, I forced my eyes shut, hoping I would sleep and not wake up again. I was at the end of the rope, void of strength to carry on. Every bleak of hope was dashed out. I kept sinking in misery, deeper and deeper. The reality of my new life had finally settled in. A life I was forced to choose. I shut my eyes even harder, praying for my final sleep. I didn’t know when sleep overwhelmed me. Hours into the sleep, I saw myself running and running, with darkness spread about. I kept running and screaming for help. My head turning from left to right as I struggled to wake up from the terrible nightmare. I started hearing chattering of voices from afar, a very faint noise. The noise became loud and close, like a deafening roar of a volcano at the verge of eruption. My eyes snapped open, my upper body jerking off the bed. My mouth hung wide, gasping for air.The realization that it wasn’t real but a nightmare, calmed my thrilled nerves.
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The persistent ring of my phone flickered my eyes open. I reluctantly reached for my phone to see Daniel, the pharmacist’s caller ID flash on my screen. I had told him last night that I wasn’t interested in meeting up anymore, but Daniel wouldn’t take no for an answer. He insisted that I must fulfill my promise and I couldn’t stand him up just like that. I sighed deeply, rubbing my eyes gently with the dorsum of my hands. Sleep still lingered in my eyes as I picked his call. Daniel’s voice erupted from the phone immediately I picked. “You really think you can stand me up and go scot- free?”His voice was stern and menacing, his words welding up knots in my stomach. “Oh please shut the fuck up.”“You must really think that I will be so foolish and bring myself so low to sleep with a commoner like you, just for a mere help that anyone could have rendered.”“You are really delusional Daniel.”“Do you fucking know who I am?”I snapped, sleep clearing up from eyes.
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“Get me a cup of coffee”, I grunted. “Right away Sir”. Olivia replied, leaving my office. I paced about the office, struggling hard to catch my breath. Hurt that I thought I had healed from, that I had gotten over years back, came crawling back to my heart. I held my chest tight, pain erupting from my ribs, making me grasp for air. My heart panged with anger, frustration, resentment and pain. The office suddenly became stuffy, the air still. Beads of sweat layered around my neck even if the air conditioner was at 16°C. I fought to forget the memories we shared together that flooded my mind like a burst dam. Samantha was my first love, my first heartbreak..My world came crashing the morning I woke to a letter besides my pillow, stating that she was calling off our engagement. I jerked off the bed, searching for Samantha in my then apartment. She was nowhere to be found. I rang her phone countless times, until it stopped going through.I remember how I drove to
