Switches

CHERRY COLLINS I opened my eyes, the reflection of the sun rays, shunned directly into my face. I sat up and rubbed my eyes softly, I took my phone and switched it on to check what time it was, 8:21 am, I sighed! Another frustrating day. Yeah! It is. It's been over ten years now, that I've been searching for my best friend, I've literally turned to something else since his departure. It all started when I was 12, my parents were cooks and owned a massive restaurant empire, everything was going well for me I was the kid every one wished to be. But this all changed when a raging fire outbreak gutted down the building at night, killing my parents who were working late that day, and two staffs. Since then my rosy life, changed for the worse. I was left alone, being the only child of my parents, with no known relatives, or if there was I knew nothing about them.

JAYSON'S POV Sitting in my office, operating my laptop with my assistant who is showing me various potential investors, companies and other important stuffs. "Um, Sir don't we need hotel dressings... You know for the new hotel grand opening, to give it a new and good looking appearance." Johnson my P.A asks me, "Well yes, and I will also be needing an expensive one that will give me what I want, I want an expensive look." I reply gazing at my phone. "Great! and I have a list of them already." He says. "Alright, give me your top three." I say sharply. "Yes Sir, here." he replies handing me his notepad, "Have a look at these three expensive fashion stores, they do exclusive hotel dressings and decorations and they are all from nearby, they are rated 5 star from top review centers online, and they are all good." I keep scrolling till one particular company catch

TAMARA'S POV You look very beautiful ma'am." I say, with smiles all over my face and she sighs, "Tamara, you don't know the kind of mess you have put me into now." She says calmly. "How, ma'am." I ask, rubbing her glossy lips together she replies, "You of all people should know that I am not ready for all this, I only want to have any relationship with any man, I feel nervous Tamara." With the words she says, I feel hurt, I understand how she feels, "Um ma'am." I say meaning to ask a question, "Can I have an informal conversation with you, like a personal talk." I ask shyly. "You are free too.” She says and I become stunned. I walk shyly, squats in front of her and holds her cheeks. "Look at me Cherry, I know what you are scared of... Heartbreak right?, well it doesn't mean that life is full of good things alone, everyone experiences heartbreak, although I haven't, have you

JAYSON’S POVI sip from the glass of wine in my left hand and when I’m done, I get up and go to my balcony for some fresh air, I close my eyes and take a deep breath.Flashbacks.“I’m scared Jay, what if we split into different places” she asks as tears roll down her cheeks as she stares at me. “You don’t have to worry about that, I have told you times without number, I promise to be here for you, no matter what.” I say assuring her. She nods and I draw her closer to me in a hug.“Promise me Jay, promise me you won’t leave me to suffer again.” She asks whimpering as she rests her head on my chest, I brush her hair with my hands and mutter, “I promise, my Cherry.”Present day.“Argh!!!” I scream and slam my palm hard in the balcony and ruffle my hair in anger.I’m so sorry my Cherry! I didn’t mean to break my promise. Please forgive me. I hope you are not suffering, I hope I didn’t leave you in danger, how do I even face you if we eventually meet one day, what do you even look like? I

CHERRY’S POVI dress in a short light orange gown, which brings out my curves, it has flowery decorations on it and it looks stunning. I turn around to look at myself in my mirror and I’m satisfied with what I see.I pack my hair upwards in a tight bun, but later looses it and lets it fall down my back in lengthy waves, I apply some golden hairpins in it, wear my gold wristwatch, put on my orange pair of flat cover shoes then spray some body perfume all over myself.Deciding to look natural, I put on a little shimmery lip gloss, rub my lips together, look at myself in the mirror once more and leave my room going downstairs.I think Jeanne is not yet home, considering I left work early today and I’ve not heard her voice since I came, the house is quiet today and as I reach outside, Mark my driver opens the car door for me to get in, I decided not to drive today again.“Hello Mark, here’s the address of the place you are taking me to.” I say to him, handing him a piece of paper containi