Suddenly, Grace jumps on her mother. âWe got it mommyâshe said jubilating. Helen held her daughter tight not to fall. âReally, you got the whole wages for my workers?âHelen said laughing happily. Grace came down to her motherâs body.She was so happy, seeing the way her mother was reacting to the money they got. She felt so proud of herself. She was able to bring a smile to her motherâs face. They are about to forever bounce into luxuries and say goodbye to debt and brokenness forever.Grace has always known luxuries all her life. The one time she experienced brokenness was not immediately after my father died. It was after that. When her mother mismanaged the wealth he left behind. âCome on inside, you deserve the best treatment my darling. You are making me so proudâHelen laughed.They walked inside holding each otherâs hands giggling. It was one of the best nights for them. Settling on the couch, Grace brought out her phone to send the money to her mother. âSent,âshe said, smiling.
Shockingly, she shut the door behind her and ran out. Michael saw her, Grace didnât. She only heard someone banged the door. Laila went back to her seat looking stunned. She never knew they had gone so deep with their relationship.She sat for a few minutes trying to get a clearer picture of what she saw in her head. âWhat did I just see?â. âHow can her boss be having romance at work in his office?â. âWhat if she wasnât in the seat and Roxana stormed the office?â. âIs her boss really having a double affair after proposing publicly to Roxana?â. Those were the questions going on in Lailaâs head.She just couldnât fathom what exactly happened. She stared at the bare floor. âI donât think he can have time for me now, I should visit the cafeteria to have lunchâ. She left her table in the cafeteria. She was only wondering if he had broke up with Roxana to be so bold to smooch Grace in the office.âWho is that?âGrace queried. âRelax, I donât care who was there. I love you, honeypot, and that
âOk sir,âThe chauffeur replied. He didnât know the actual car his boss was pointing at. He only drove off towards the outside. Michael didnât raise his head. He was still dialing Roxanaâs phone number.The chauffeur was still looking around but didnât know where he was actually driving to. And who exactly he was chasing. Roxanaâs number went through and she picked the phone. âHello Michael, what is wrong?â. âRosie, I am sorry, I have been so busy I havenât eaten since. Where are you?âMichael said.âHmm, ok, if that is it. I am at work packing up to leaveâRoxana replied. âOkay, wait. I will be there soonâHe uttered. Michael ends the call.âDrive to Roxanaâs store. Donât chase the car anymore. Tomorrow is another day for thatâHe uttered. Thatâs a sign of relief for the chauffeur because he was only driving and not chasing after any car.If Michael had not mentioned about going to Roxanaâs office it would have been a difficult day for the chauffeur as Michale would get angry if he didn't
WENDY'S POVI was in front of the magnificent Brilliant Hotel, which made me feel so small in comparison to it. The night was chilly, but I could feel the sweat trickling down my back. My familyâs future was at stake on this particular night, a night that I should never have been involved in. It was Grace who agreed to be here, not me. But when she backed out, my mother had no other option but to turn to me. With our family in a deep financial mess, she did not blink an eye to push me into this.I inhaled deeply to ease the growing ball of apprehension that was forming in the middle of my chest. This I had to do. I had no choice. If I didnât, we could lose everything. However, the idea of spending the night with a man I had never met, not in some clinical surrogacy process but spent the night with him as his grandfather had ordered us in exchange of money.Lucyâs words rang in my head, I remembered what she told me earlier on. âHe likes women who are innocent, untouchable, and submiss
The cold night air made my body shiver slightly. Even the grip from the covers I held against my small naked frame didn't help much.I held my breath as I felt my teeth grind against the other in nervousness, while I tried to suppress myself from bursting into tears.At this moment I wished the ground could open to hide me from this humiliation I had gotten myself Into. I'm so sure that if anyone passes by and sees me in this state, they would think of me as a whore or something , but in this state I don't care if anyone finds me this way or think of me as a beggar, all I want is for me to get over this and find my way out of here.If only he could consider me and have his way with me tonight, I'm sure by the end of tomorrow, he'll be able to use his connections and resources to save my family from this unpaid debt. But the Micheal I have come to know is a no nonsense man, he is powerful and feels intimidating. Even from the way he speaks shows how cruel and stubborn he is but who am
I was still feeling speechless because the kiss was unexpected and sudden.On a second thought I wanted to push him away and break free from his grasp but I couldn't feel the courage or zeal to do so, as I felt defeated and vulnerable at this point.My heart didn't stop pounding loudly in my chest, making me sweat in panic. I haven't done this before, nor have I kissed a man before. He's just stolen my innocence through this kiss and I wouldn't forgive him for this but what can I do? I should have known that something like this would happen in the end since I willingly entered a man's hotel room, so what then did I expect? I had several thoughts on how I was going to stop this to fight him off me but he was too strong. His grip on my hands above my head tightened and instead of me feeling the kiss, I was rather feeling pain. I couldn't breathe properly as I hoped and prayed I wouldn't die before he left me alone. When he finally pulled away from me, my lips felt sore and bruised as
By morning I woke up to an empty warm bed.The sun entering through the curtains cast long warm shadows across the floor.Scanning through the room, I noticed I was alone and Micheal was gone. Sitting up slowly on the bed frame as I try to remind myself why I was in a hotel room.For a brief minute, I try to tell myself that everything that had happened the night before was all a dream. But the stained bed covers of my own wetness mixed with blood reminded me of the incident that happened between me and Micheal.My disappointment became evidence that I wished everything could go back to the way it was, and I never came here at first, but who am I to play with nature and time?A soft knock on the door startled me and before I could answer, the door swung open revealing ma'am Lucy, the very woman who had brought me here.She stepped into the room, her eyes scanning my body and the covers, evidence of what had happened on it showed to her view. A cruel and satisfied smile appeared on he
My step mother called me and my step sister to discuss further. She tried proving a valid point, which wasnât. She started, âThe situation is much more than I could imagine. I never knew it would turn out to be like this for usâ.She searched out face to see if we all had a sad expression and continued, âWendy, you have started with the journey to erase the debt for the family and I have trust in you that you will end it wellâ. To me I see all this as a wreck to my life.She paused in her sentence and stated, âyou should be prepared to be a surrogate mother to Michaelâ. Same thing Lucy told me in the hotel. I sprang up in anger, declining blankly with no hesitations. My expression shocked my step mother, as I have always been the one she orders around.âYou already got close to being with Michael, clearly I canât send Grace there anymoreâ my step mother stated. I stood in a spot, my feet got stuck to a position.The thought that the step mother who had been taking care of me from chil
âOk sir,âThe chauffeur replied. He didnât know the actual car his boss was pointing at. He only drove off towards the outside. Michael didnât raise his head. He was still dialing Roxanaâs phone number.The chauffeur was still looking around but didnât know where he was actually driving to. And who exactly he was chasing. Roxanaâs number went through and she picked the phone. âHello Michael, what is wrong?â. âRosie, I am sorry, I have been so busy I havenât eaten since. Where are you?âMichael said.âHmm, ok, if that is it. I am at work packing up to leaveâRoxana replied. âOkay, wait. I will be there soonâHe uttered. Michael ends the call.âDrive to Roxanaâs store. Donât chase the car anymore. Tomorrow is another day for thatâHe uttered. Thatâs a sign of relief for the chauffeur because he was only driving and not chasing after any car.If Michael had not mentioned about going to Roxanaâs office it would have been a difficult day for the chauffeur as Michale would get angry if he didn't
Shockingly, she shut the door behind her and ran out. Michael saw her, Grace didnât. She only heard someone banged the door. Laila went back to her seat looking stunned. She never knew they had gone so deep with their relationship.She sat for a few minutes trying to get a clearer picture of what she saw in her head. âWhat did I just see?â. âHow can her boss be having romance at work in his office?â. âWhat if she wasnât in the seat and Roxana stormed the office?â. âIs her boss really having a double affair after proposing publicly to Roxana?â. Those were the questions going on in Lailaâs head.She just couldnât fathom what exactly happened. She stared at the bare floor. âI donât think he can have time for me now, I should visit the cafeteria to have lunchâ. She left her table in the cafeteria. She was only wondering if he had broke up with Roxana to be so bold to smooch Grace in the office.âWho is that?âGrace queried. âRelax, I donât care who was there. I love you, honeypot, and that
Suddenly, Grace jumps on her mother. âWe got it mommyâshe said jubilating. Helen held her daughter tight not to fall. âReally, you got the whole wages for my workers?âHelen said laughing happily. Grace came down to her motherâs body.She was so happy, seeing the way her mother was reacting to the money they got. She felt so proud of herself. She was able to bring a smile to her motherâs face. They are about to forever bounce into luxuries and say goodbye to debt and brokenness forever.Grace has always known luxuries all her life. The one time she experienced brokenness was not immediately after my father died. It was after that. When her mother mismanaged the wealth he left behind. âCome on inside, you deserve the best treatment my darling. You are making me so proudâHelen laughed.They walked inside holding each otherâs hands giggling. It was one of the best nights for them. Settling on the couch, Grace brought out her phone to send the money to her mother. âSent,âshe said, smiling.
âOkâMichael continued to listen. âSure, the money she needs is a million dollars. However, We were able to come up with half of it. So, right now we need five hundred thousand dollarsâ.âOh!âMichael exclaimed. His wedding is fast approaching and he is also in need of money as his wedding cost was on his shoulders to foot.Nevertheless, the money Grace was asking for was chicken feed to him. Giving her was not the problem but he hasnât gotten what he needs from her. âI donât want to ask you. That was the reason I said if I get a âNoâ as an answer. It will ruin my whole dayâ. She exhaled, âI guess my day is ruined alreadyâ. She silently wiped her face.Her pitiful eyes were fixed on the floor. She was sobbing quietly. Michael moves close to Grace. He threw his hands over her shoulder. âWorry not, your day isnât ruined. You are with meâ. Grace wouldnât stop displaying her sadness. She was acting it so well for Michael to pity her.Michael draws her closer and starts rubbing her back. She
She frowned her face as she approached the inner part of the office. She doesnât want to see Laila at all. Getting to her spot she wasnât there. She had gone to have her lunch. âSilly being isnât on seatâShe hissed as she walked past her table. She knocked on Michaelâs office door.âCome inside,âMichael said, smiling. Grace entered. âOh, you and the sun canât tell which is brightest. You are looking like a shining Angel,âMichael commented. âThank youâGrace blushed. Michael stood his seat and he came around Grace. âCan I get a hug from the shining Queen?,âMichael pleaded.He stretched his two hands to hug Grace. âYou can get it for a few secondsâ,Grace replied. He hugged her warmly and disengaged the hug. âThat is enough to fill my day. Talking about that let me order two lunches for myself and you to be brought hereâMichael said. âYour great impact on the success of the robot is really overwhelming and well appreciated. I will send your works to my Dad to see how brilliant you workâM
The robotic team was at work. Mr Wellington was inspecting it when Michael walked in. Grace has not seen him since five days ago. She maintains professionalism and acts like he was not important to her.Last time she sent him a message appreciating him for the job well done. He didnât reply to her messages or call back. She wasnât aware he was with Roxana and Ann. And he dares not to do so.âWelcome sirâthey all chorused. âHello, well done. I can see the job is going really wellâMichael said. Mr Wellington stepped forward, âItâs a great success so far. Before the end of this month. It should be finally completed and ready for launchâ.âOk, letâs practicalize it nowâ Michael suggests. He wants to see it himself that it's the same thing he had seen on the computer. âOk sirâCharles said. His name was the third of the list according to people we brough initiative and worked best on the project.Charles unveiled it and starts to operate it pressing different buttons. It was obeying the com
Helen and Grace were planning to go out to their different places. The company Helen is restructuring is starting work officially today. She needs to be there to check out things with Ben.It's Monday morning, so all work should start fully. âGrace, do not forget about the money the office is starting off today. And by the end of next week I want to start paying wagesâ. Helen reminds her daughter. âOkay, he will be at work today. I am sureâshe replied. She drops Grace at work and zooms off to the company Ben and her new staff has arrived we waiting for Helen.Simultaneously,Roxana and Michael are getting set for their different places of work. And Roxana is going to her home to meet with her family and discuss the wedding preparations. They had come back from the relative wedding they went for.âI would see you before the weeks run outâRoxana kissed Michael. âOk my love. I am missing you alreadyâThey waved at each other. The chauffeur drives Roxana to her office. Another chauffeur dr
The silence was getting longer, no one was ready to say anything about what Denzel asked. Michael's silence to the question was surprising to everyone, especially to me.Firstly, I didnât know she had started working with the Carters family company. That must be a great win for her and her mother. I know my stepmother would have started boasting to people around her. The last time I saw them here. I knew she spoke about her course of study.After that, I went inside to get some rest and check out the dresses Michelle bought for me. I donât know anything else about them. I know the people I stayed with. They can go any length to be associated with wealthy people. Especially since my father is dead. She would want to secure a place for her to use as a shield in case she wants to be drawn into debt.Roxana was tired of the breathing competition everyone was having. She faced him squarely, âMichael, answer the questionâ. Roxana knew my stepsister the last time she was here. They had a sli
They all entered. âThe popular Michael and Roxanaâthe manager said. Roxana felt proud of herself. She is a local celebrity now. She is enjoying it a little. The little fame was making her feel pompous.She smiled, âYes, the popular couples to beâ. The manager stood to receive them âItâs so pleasant seeing you both in my office at the same timeâ. Ann seems to be invincible. The receptionist and the manager didn't recognize her or give her any special treatment. Roxana was the star of the moment.Michael and Roxana moved forward to shake hands with the manager. âYou all can have your seatâhe announced. They sat on the two chairs facing the manager while Ann took her seat on the long waiting chair. She didnât bother to get angry with it. Roxana is her friend anyways.âMy name is Brayden St. Patrick. To what do I owe this amazing visit?âThe manager smiles at them. âNice to meet you Mr Brayden. My name is Michael, my fiancĂ©e Roxana and her friend Ann. My fiancĂ©eâs friend hereâhe points to