"Grace, what's up? Why are you back so late?" Penny asked when Grace got upstairs.She was curled up under a blanket with a laptop on her lap and typing furiously on it."Enrique was sick, I had to take him to the hospital. What's the point of being so wealthy if you won't even take good care of yourself? Where did you get that, Penny?" Grace frowned."David Stone gave it to me. It's the latest version from Howard Tech's biggest rivals. I've always wanted something like this, it makes writing much easier," Penny smiled."No, you will return that laptop to him," Grace said, her hands akimbo, making her sister know she was being serious."What do you mean by that? Why should I have to return this gift to David. He gave it to me because he would like me to work more efficiently with it," Penny frowned."Don't argue with me, Penelope. You will package that laptop and return it to David or I will do that, myself," Grace threatened."What is wrong with you? Why can't I keep this?""David is
It was Saturday and Grace was working at the cafe. She had learnt how to brew and make extremely great coffee from the George, the barista she had employed. The cafe was full, there were coffee drinkers, those who needed to borrow or buy a book, those who wanted to meet up with someone and also some regulars who simply insisted on having their coffee at her cafe.She was just smiling at a satisfied customer when she heard the bell ring and in walked Enrique.Grace quickly ducked behind the counter and crawled out the backdoor and upstairs into the house. As Lila, she had been avoiding Enrique since the night she spent at his house.Ten days had passed since that Wednesday when she had snuck out of his house. Even at work, she had been extremely distant with him.Grace felt stupid for assuming that Enrique was going to lose interest in her so quickly simply because she had rejected all his calls and made sure to be absent whenever he showed up at the cafe. She had also made sure she d
"Enrique proposed? Oh my God, that's huge!" Janet squealed."I caught them making out, which proves their burning passion for each other, but I definitely wasn't expecting him to get her a ring," Penny said, excitedly.During that week, Grace and Penny had been able to reconcile their differences with lots of tears and emotional words. Penny was now signed with a famous publishing house with her book to be published in two months time. It was all thanks to David Stone who had made sure everything was in place for Penny's success.Grace was still unsure of David's intentions towards her younger sister, but she was glad Penny was happy."This ring is huge! I still can't wrap my head around this," Janet said, turning the ring around in her hand for a proper assessment."I also feel the same. When Enrique asked me to marry him I almost had to pinch myself to confirm I wasn't dreaming," Grace smiled.They were at her book cafe. Janet had driven them both from work that Monday to join Penny
Grace sat with Enrique in his private lounge at home, watching the latest episode of his cooking show. It was a Saturday morning and they both decided to have breakfast together after which Enrique suggested they watch his show."You look so great on camera," Enrique said, kissing the top of her head."Do I? I think you look way better, I'm sure a good number of your female viewers watch this show because of your looks," Grace laughed."So, you're saying my show is not good, hence they only watch it because I'm goodlooking?" Enrique teased."No, I didn't mean it that way," she said."I'm just teasing you. I requested a meeting with your boss, Camila. I think it's high time we disconnected you from any sort of relationship with she and Stunning Agency. You will be attending the meeting with me," Enrique informed her seriously."You don't have to pay her off for my sake. I've been saving up some money, I'm going to take care of whatever debts I have," Grace said, standing up.Enrique st
"Lila! Why did you leave like that?" Enrique asked, walking into Grace's office at the cafe."What? Why should I wait for that witch to keep insulting me?" Grace fumed."I'm sorry about that. I promise whatever Margot is saying is not true," Enrique said."Really? Why then did you suddenly need me as your fake girlfriend?""I've told you already about that and besides my reasons aren't important anymore because we are now together for real." Enrique stared at the woman he loved, he was really offended with Margot for ruining their date. He had just blacklisted her from any of his restaurants, but he regretted not doing it earlier.News of their encounter with his ex was already circulating on social media and Enrique was sure that Lila had seen it already."I'm sorry, but I can't help, but feel like you might still have some lingering feelings for Margot. I mean she's such a beauty and—"Enrique put his arms around her and hugged her tightly, kissing the crown of her head. "I don't l
"Grace, are you sure you're not bothered by what the people online are saying?" Janet asked.It was a Wednesday afternoon and Janet was visiting the cafe after work. It was George, the barista and Mrs Watson, the cashier's day off, so Penny was handling the cashier seat and Grace was responsible for the coffee.Candy was wiping the counters, something she did no matter the fact that the counter tops were sparkling clean almost all the time."Why would I be? They are just talking trash. I know what I have with Enrique," she replied."Everyone seems to be taking Margot's side due to her fame. They all think you're just Enrique's rebound and that he would get back to Margot as soon as possible," Penny said."That is nonsense. Ricky has absolutely nothing to do with that witch anymore," Grace said."How would you know that? You are so smitten, what did you just call Mr Black?" Janet teased."Ricky," she laughed before continuing with, "I was on a video call with Sophia and his parents. Th
"What do you want?" Grace snapped as soon as she got into the office where Adam was waiting for her."Wow, I cannot believe this. Delilah, the most expensive escort from Stunning Agency is the fiancee of one of my oldest friends. How hilarious," Adam laughed."I no longer work for Camila, I live a new life now and I'm no longer an escort, okay?" Grace said."Let me get this straight, Enrique has no idea about you being an escort, does he?" Adam frowned."It's none of your business," she replied."Oh my gosh, don't tell me he hired you as an escort and then fell in love with you? That is so dramatic," Adam laughed."Get straight to the point Adam. I don't have time for any games, I am no longer an escort and you are not a client of mine anymore, we have nothing to discuss. Why did you ask me to see you?""Why else? Don't you miss me? We had fun together, you know how much I love you? We could have some fun before joining the party again. What do you think?""You know exactly why you we
"Grace, there's huge trouble, wake up!" Penny yelled, tapping Grace to get up from her sleep."What is it?" Grace frowned, wiping her eyes sleepily.She was trying to get used to sleeping in since she had no job at Howard Tech anymore, but she couldn't understand why Penny wouldn't let her enjoy her sleep."The internet is going crazy with photos of you and Adam Fletcher kissing! How can you be sleeping when this is happening. Your phone has been ringing in the living room. Enrique—""Oh my God, let me see," Grace said, snatching her phone from Penny.There were dozens of missed calls from Camila, Janet, Sophia, Gabriela and Cesare, but strangely none from Enrique.Grace felt sick in her stomach while reading the article posted about she and Adam Fletcher. The headline read, "CELEBRITY BILLIONAIRE CHEF, ENRIQUE BLACK, MIGHT JUST NOT BE ENOUGH FOR HIS HOT CHEATING FIANCEE!""Oh my God," Grace repeated."You're in big trouble, I told you something like this was going to happen.""That w