A week later in the morning Loveth slept late. Persistent tapping on the door woke her at last.
‘Loveth ,’ called Rachael, ‘are you all right?’
‘Yes,’ she answered, yawning, and looked at her watch. ‘I’ve just woken up; sorry it’s so late.Give me a minute to change into something ."
" Are you kidding me , today is the freedom dinner and you don't look ready a bit , don't you want to leave anymore ? ."
Loveth could have sworn she heard wrong , she had totally forgotten today was her big day. She had remembered last night but seems to have forgotten today about it all .
" I totally forgot , I don't have anything to wear Rachael ."
" some dresses were brought in very early this morning , you should pick anyone you want ."
Loveth threw on a blue shirt quickly as she tied up her hair , this was the day she has been looking forward to but for some reason , she was not having it anymore , everything felt so different for her
" excuse me Belle I need to talk to Nick right now ."Loveth tried to walk pass Isabella but She saw herself being dragged back to her position with Isabella looking fiercely at her like a beast ready to devour her prey ." what happened in there slut ."Isabella stood akimbo as she pushed her question again , she was standing at the door the whole time Nicholas went in to Loveth , but what she wanted to confirm was the truth she knew ." it is obvious you know already , so let me go now , I don't have time for any chitchat right now ."Loveth tried to move away again but Isabella blocked her immediately pushing Loveth chest backward." I am definitely not a fighter Belle , I will appreciate it if you save this till later ."Loveth tried to move the thirsytime and just then a slap landed on her face , she raised her head as she held her cheeks , she felt emptied and adrift, totally shattered by the intensity of what she had just
Loveth opened her eyes to see the familiar eyes watching her , she sat upright quickly as she stared at them wondering why Wesley was there ." what happened to me ? What's wrong with me ? ."She asked with a furious look as the two looked on in silence , she definitely remember just a bit of last night but how she got to this bed is what baffled her most .Last night with Nicholas wasn't worth it but now she struggled to remember the last three words he said to her . Those words that almost made her come back to life ." can someone please talk to me before I loose it ? ."Loveth asked with irritation when their eyes still danced around not wanting to talk to her , Loveth stood up from the bed furiously when she saw how quiet they were ." you need to calm down please ."Rachael replied as she push Loveth to lay back in bed gently , Loveth obeyed without hesitation as she was too weak to to argue back . Rachael adjusted her bel
Outside the night was clear, the indigo sky star-sprinkled, and Loveth could see the faint cloud of his warm breath against the cold airLoveth watched the moonlight from her room graciously with admiration , it been long she felt this free and homely even though she was still not home .All her mind freshly anew as she smiled at the dark sky , all what she needed right now was her freedom and she hoped Wesley grants it .She missed her mum so much even though she was not sure if she was involved in her abduction but she secretly prays she was not .She knows her mum loves her and would not do that to her . She had treated her like her own daughter , if not for her abduction she doubt if she will ever know they were not her real parents .She had gone through the files Nicholas gathered about her and that was when she knew they were not her biological parents .Although she still have to hear from the horses mouth before she concluded for she still belie
The next day, Loveth went to the most famous department store along with Jennifer . Wesley's pesonal assistant Jeniffer Grim had booked an appointment with a personal shopper for her as Wesley instructed ."Call me Sandra ,'’ said the grinning redhead who admired Loveth intensively '‘And then tell me what it is you’re looking for.'’Loveth drew a deep breath. She knew what Wesley wanted but she will leave Jennifer to decide for every thing. Loveth watched as Jennifer and the yong lady exchanged pleasantries like old friends and what she could think of was the fact that she must be the tenth woman Wesley had sent here .'‘ Mr Wesley will like a complete change of her image , her name is Loveth,’ Jennifer said as she smiled at Sandra broadly.She noticed that Sandra did not contradict Jennifer as she just affirmed with her next statement'‘We can do that. You can have your sit Loveth ."This part took a little getting used to
Isabella sat in the sleek modern lobby , waiting for her job interview to begin .Men and women in expensive suit bustle by as she prayed quietly within herself.Nicholas had told her to move on and never call him again and so she has decided to move on with her life . And until today she took a decision to take this job interview at this famous company .She doubt if she would be hired but she needed to try her luck .Her hair which she let down in a timeless soft wave and trendy balayade kept disturbing her nervous state along . As she could see how the other people around her looked so serious and professional ... "Do I even have a shot " she whispered quietly to herself as she looked at everyone around her .A pair of door slide open and a stunning young lady with an icy demeanor stepped out ." I am Evangeline Green , VP of operations at Brent corps . I will be calling you in for your interview one after the other ."Fleetingly, she thought ho
Before Loveth was even out of the shower, two maids arrived with suitcases from Sandra . While they got busy in the dressing room, Loveth went into the other bathroom with the outfit Wesley had bought for her the previous day.Thirty minutes later, she was ready for breakfast and far from happy with her appearance. The scarlet dress was much more revealing than what she usually wore, cut away at the bust to make the most of what she had and very short, showing off her legs to well past mid-thigh. She checked her reflection, her brow furrowing while she wondered if the dress was a gift with a sting like a scorpion.Was this how Wesley saw her now? As a sexually provocative and available woman? As yet another in a long line of women prepared to wear whatever he bought and behave however he wanted if it pleased him? anyway today was the day she makes her entrance as his woman to the public . This dress will probably suit the reporters .Wesl
Nicholas suppressed a giggle at the look on Jed’s face after watching the news . '‘Um … let me see now …'’ he twirled a strand of his hair around his finger in an idle manner. ‘'A sense of humour is very important,'’ he said. ‘'And I hate to sound prejudiced against short women, but I like a woman I can look up to, not just in height but in intellect as well.’''‘And …’' Nicholas tapped his lips with the tip of his index finger for a moment. ‘'I like a woman who’s not afraid of being in the wrong occasion.’' '‘Uh-oh,'’ Nicholas said as he gave Jed a surely-you-know-what-I’m-talking-about look before he switched off the news.Who did he think he was? She could defend her own name, thank you very much. He could mind his own business or go and play the hero for someone else.The way she was happy was not his business. He realized Jed had been waiting then he spoke
Loveth might have been worried about the evening ahead and feeling out of her depth, but she always tried to be scrupulously fair and she shook her head. ‘'I don’t think you need your ego bolstered by other people’s opinions of you.’''‘Why, thank you, Loveth , you look good,'’ he murmured.The look which washed over her filled her with ridiculous pleasure and, quickly, she turned to look out of the window, afraid that he might see. It was important that he didn’t. He must not see how vulnerable she was to his praise. She had already let herself down by responding to his kiss like that—much more and he might begin to guess at her feelings for him. And then what? She knew she wasn't ready for the outcome.Wouldn’t he be appalled? Embarrassed? Even outraged that she had dared not to nurture longings for a man like him?And the more she thinks about it . He deserves better .‘Here we are,’ he murmured, his voice butting into her thoughts. ‘'Now, take a deep
" Papa, you’re supposed to catch me!” the small boy exclaimed, toddling toward his father’s long form stretched on the grass.Nicholas smiled lazily at the dark-haired child who stood above him. Named Raphael, their son possessed an unending supply of energy and a vocabulary that far outstripped the average three-year-old. Young Raphael loved to talk, which was hardly a surprise when one considered his parentage. “Son, I’ve spent the better part of an hour playing chase with you,” Nicholas said. “Let an old man have a few minutes of rest.”“But I’m not finished yet!”With a sudden laugh, Nicholas seized the boy and pulled him down for a game of roll-and-tickle.Lifting her gaze from the papers in her lap, Loveth watched the pair play.Daniel and Daniella played with bubbles a little bit far away . They were spending the hottest part of the summer at her inherited estate, a place so exquisitely landscaped that it could have been the subject of a painting by Rubens. All it
" Why are you doing this to me ." Loveth asked angrily when she woke up from the long sleep she had been subjected to . Sitting right in front of her was Ash and Wesley and two masked men . She was chained to the chair she was made to sit on . Her was rumpled and messy .She looked from Ash to Wesley And then someone else was in the room . she saw the old woman she had earlier seen on her first day in his house staring at her with disgust ." Wesley please let me go ." Loveth shouted loudly and Ash slapped her cheek immediately" ifyou don't stop yelling I am going to have to go harsh on you , no one is going to save you here . No one ." she repeated as she dragged Loveth head closer by her hair .Tears fell from Loveth's eyes as they laughed at her ." you are going to regret this ." she said as she spat out blood from her mouth . She was bleeding from the slap Ash gave her on her face and crying at the same time ." You really think I will let you ruin
At 7:40pm Betty stood looking out of her window. She had left the office early and taxied home so she could get ready for her fiance coming to collect her. She had done as he asked and was naked underneath her big black overcoat. The only thing she had had to worry about was making sure that her make-up was perfect. So she didn’t feel so bare she had chosen a simple set of small diamond earrings and a bright red lipstick as her accessories, with a simple small black clutch. As the clock ticked next to her she felt her nerves start to kick in. She couldn’t wait to see him again. As she stood at her open window and saw the stretched blacked out car pull round the corner she knew it was him. She thought , but today he bought a different whip . The light in her street was perfect and it lit up the road making it look gold, the blossom from the trees was in full bloom as the limo crawled slowly to a stop in front of her building the back window slowly went down. Betty felt on the e
The tension in the room reached a new level. As Nicholas looked at the strange expression on Ash's face, the predatory look in her eyes, the anxiety took on added meaning as nothing could distract them from the heightened air of the pretend attraction between them; And then her father , the presence of this man who seemed to wield a power of control over the whole family inciting in him fear , fear that consumed him as he stood within his reach, his raw masculinity barely concealed behind the refined attire he wore.He moved closer to her, standing right in front of her and trapped in his gaze she was aware of the strength in his clearly defined body.“As I said before I went away I have some quite serious concerns over your attitude, I mean towards our relationship , which I know we addressed not only when I came to see you but also subsequently when you were drunk. I told you that I believed our union could well be of great use to me,espec
As the sunrise woke him, two hours later, he cursed not having black out curtains. he had an hour before he needed to get up and quickly grabbing a drink of water, he returned to bed tiredly until Jed still came to wake him up.He knew he needed to be at work today . He had some documents to find . Although Ambrose help him manage the company he just oversees matters .Stepping into the office, he felt more camaraderie now with the team as they all greeted him together , some looking exhausted, but mostly looking completely refreshed, and he wondered at how they had managed it.Ambrose was not so easy to work with . He never even regard him as the boss when it comes to work . He was shattered and again definitely hung over. It had been an enormous effort to get showered and dressed.Opening up his door he prayed for an easy day. Ambrose stood there looking ominously imposing in his pristine tailored pinstripe suit, fitted immaculately to his shape. He obvio
Loveth sat comfortably beside the beach with her friend Eliza Ben an American , they sip their wine and chatted loudly admist laughter and giggles ." the part he said he wanted to take me home was totally off for me and I said gentleman I am a married woman ."" He must have been sad Elly ." Loveth smiled as she tried not to laugh " you know most guys believe only single ladies come to club .He must have turned back with disappointment. " Loveth said as she watched Eliza pour her more wine ." I don't want to drink a lot , I have kids to attend to ." she paused as she checked her wristwatch for the time " I have to go home Elly , the kids will be home soon ." Loveth stood up quickly as she gathered her things from the sand ." I will see you tomorrow ." she said as she ran off .It's been three years now and things have been completely difficult but she has been strong to pull through , her twins have been so lovely than she can imagine . She had so much to do but th
As the sunrise woke her, two hours later, she cursed not having black out curtains. She had an hour before she needed to get up and quickly grabbing a drink of water, she returned to bed. Trying hard to sleep without been able to , she decided to check up on Loveth thinking she was probably downstairs.Stepping inside the sitting room , what greeted her sight was a note from Loveth's , she had left it on the table along with her phone . She took the piece of paper quickly as she began to read the letter.The words came to life, filling her with a wretched heartbreak from the sentiments expressed in the passages. It was an anguished cry of despair, isolation and loneliness; visceral in its haunting description, rendering a soul in turmoil and devastation.It could only have been written by Loveth she recognised her handwriting. When had she written this? She read on to the next page, lost in the misery it portrayed, finding it hard to read yet the elo
" what's wrong with you ?." Betty asked as she sat beside Loveth whose eyes was teary and about to cry ." you can not do this here , let get out of here ." she handed the pineapple juice in her hand to Loveth " you must be thirty ." they walked out the amount of reporters waiting outside was countless as Betty and Loveth managed to walk pass them with the help of the security .Betty stopped a taxi that drove them to her house , few minutes after Loveth had eaten and relaxed she decided to talk to Betty about Wesley's threat ." I saw Wesley just after my interview today , and he threatened me ."" he did what , at this point Loveth we need to see the police ." Betty sat closely to Loveth as she speak ." I thought of something else , I think I should go to London for sometime or I might just get back at Wesley , I am starting to think I should face my fears ."He really put her on the spot. She was uncomfortable talking about her baby and having
Loveth knocked on her parents door thoroughly till the door opened , she hugged her father when she saw him . Her eyes were swollen and red as she cried profusely ." I am sorry Loveth , welcome home ."She hugged him so tightly as she didn't have a word to say , he led her into the house " honey ,your daughter is home ." he shouted as he called her mum ." oh my God .'' she exclaimed as she came down from the stairs in a hurry " what's wrong with Loveth ?." She dragged Loveth from her husband and hugged her tightly " stop crying honey , let's get you to your room ." She led Loveth quietly up the stairs into her room." We can talk when you wake up ." Mrs. Raymond said as she pecked Loveth whose eyes were closed already .She went out when she noticed Loveth sleeping already.About five hours later , Loveth woke up with headache as she stood up from bed , she looked around the room she laid and tears fell from her eyes , she missed home so much . All the beauty in