Gwen's POV“Ricky!” I screamed in disbelief. “How..? What are you doing here?” I stuttered, not believing my eyes "Is that the way you greet folks these days?" He said with a big grin on his face, widening his arms for a hug.I punched him lightly in the chest before throwing myself into his arms.He was the last person I expected to see, but he is still one of the people I need the most right now.He hugged me tightly, resting his chin on my head. I could not stop the tears forming in the corners of my eyes."Let go, Gwen; I know I am too attractive," he said, laughing hard.“Don't flatter yourself” I said sniffing. I used both of my hands to wipe away the tears on my cheek.“Won't you invite me in? Or will you just let the young man freeze to death outside?""Come to think of it, that would not be such a bad idea," I said, a sly smile forming on the corner of my lips.Ricky entered after I moved out of the way. He was carrying a small backpack on his back and a sweater draped over
Elena's POVThis was perfect. I turned around and stared at Andrew, expecting a reaction, but he maintained his stern expression.“You decided to bring one of your lovers to work, awwwwn, how adorable” I said to Gwen with a smirk on my face.“Watch what you say to her” The man she was with came to her defense.I expected Andrew to stand up for me as well, but he only tightened his grip on his briefcase and walked away.I had never felt so embarrassed before, and it enraged me. I still can not get over the fact that Gwen stood up to me yesterday, and Andrew chose to embarrass me in front of her and her lover."Oops, it appears that your man is not in the mood for all of your unnecessary drama today," the man said sarcastically.“Ricky, stop” Gwen said, pulling him by the arm.I walked away fuming hard, leaving both of them there. This was the height of it, Andrew had outdone himself today.I marched furiously into Andrew's office, slamming the door behind me.“What the fuck was that
Andrew's POV“It's been like what? Three weeks and you are going on a vacation with her?” Elena said, giving me a fierce look.“Business trips are now called Vacations?” “Oh, same thing. Spare me the bullshit, babe," she exclaimed, raising her voice above normal.I dropped the cutlery I was using to eat and grabbed a glass of wine to push down the steak I had just chewed.“We are eating Elena, can you not do this now?” I spoke to her calmly.“Can't you take someone else?”"She is my personal assistant, who else would be more suitable to accompany me on a business trip?" "Well, I am coming with you," she said, picking up her phone. "I am booking a flight right now.""Be my guest," I said as I got up.It was a good thing Elena was coming along. At the very least, she would be able to monitor me as much as she wanted, and she might even shut up about her insecurities.The flight to Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, was scheduled for 7 p.m.I was going there for a business meeting and Gwen wo
Gwen's POV“Thank you Ricky,” I said, smiling warmly at him. “ You really shouldn't have”“Come on Princess, what are you saying? This is the least I can do for you”"Look after Granny and the boys for me, okay?" I said."Sure, come here," he said, pulling me into his arms.I was not looking at Andrew or Elena, but I could feel their venomous stares. What the hell was Ricky doing? He was aware of why my marriage with Andrew ended, and now this?“Stay safe Gwen” He said, releasing me from his grip, and then pressed a kiss on my forehead.“Ricky, what the hell?” I murmured to him in rage. I did not want to embarrass him in front of everyone there.“I am sorry Gwen” He apologized.I didn't know how to react to that, so I walked out on him with a scowl on my face and sat behind Andrew and Elena.Ricky waved at me, but I turned my face away and completely ignored him. I was furious at what he did, and whatever his reasons were, he would undoubtedly have to explain."Some people choose to b
Gwen's POVI awoke with the sun shining on my face."Dammit," I cursed as I realized I had left the curtains open last night.I got out of bed and went to the window to lock it. It infuriated me even more knowing that I could not possibly go back to bed.I was still exhausted from yesterday's flight, but I needed to prepare for the meeting. Andrew would get upset if I don't make it out of my room in time for the meeting.Not that I cared about his personal feelings, but he was my boss, and I could not afford to upset him because it could cost me my job and the life I had worked so hard to create for my children and I.I got dressed as quickly as possible and rushed downstairs. I was surprised to see Andrew in joggers and a shirt, sipping coffee and scrolling through his phone.“Good morning Sir” Without saying anything, he just gave me a quick glance before returning gaze to his phone."Sir, the meeting is in one hour," I grudgingly said."Tell me something I do not know," he scoffed
Gwen's POV My eyes widened in shock seeing Andrew standing there and looking at me with so much intensity in his eyes. “What the fuck are you doing here?” I yelled, grabbing a towel to cover my bare body. The water from the shower was still dripping onto me. "Get out," I yelled, but he remained motionless and stared at me. I got out of the shower and tried to push him away while gripping my towel tightly, but he was simply too strong. How did he get here? Was I that distracted that I didn't hear the sound of his car when he arrived? I attempted to flee the bathroom, but he grabbed my arm firmly. He then dragged me toward him and turned me around. My back was against his chest, and his arms were firmly around my waist. His arms then slid upwards my waist and I closed my eyes in pleasure. It was not until he started kissing me on the neck that I realized he was intoxicated. He was not in the right frame of mind at that time. "Let me go, Andrew," I yelled, attempting to
Gwen's POVGreat! The perfect guest had arrived.I rolled my eyes and exhaled loudly because I knew the week would be longer than it already was.With Elena here, I am sure she would do everything she could to irritate and scream at me.I watched her as she made her way to the table with her usual arrogant expression.She was accompanied by one of the security guards, who dragged two of her luggage.“What are you doing here?” Andrew questioned her. I could see the surprised look on his face. He stood up and approached her, leaving just me at the dinner table.I had no concern about them, so I concentrated on the food I was eating."I wanted to surprise you, baby," I overheard her say, wrapping both arms around Andrew.Her smile turned devious as soon as she noticed me and the table setting.“Having an indoor date with your slut of an ex wife I see” She spoke with disgust, glancing at me as if I were dirt.I brushed her off completely and got up. I took the plate of pasta I was munchin
Gwen's POVI gradually opened my eyes, but my vision remained blurry. I gripped my head with one hand and groaned in pain.“Gwen, are you alright?” I heard a familiar voice ask.I noticed a masculine physique but could not tell who it was. My vision was still hazy. I felt a strong grip on my arm and then I was carried and kept inside a car which drove off almost immediately.“Rickard?” I called out. “Is that you?” I asked, relieved to have regained my clear vision. I sat up straight and held my head, which was still throbbing badly.“Can I have water?” I asked slowly.“Sure, here you go” Rickard said, handing me a bottle of water.“What are you doing here?” I asked."I came for business, Gwen," Rickard explained, smiling broadly at me. "What a coincidence, of all the people my car had to hit, it was you," he said jokingly.“What about you? What are you doing in LA?” He inquired, keeping his gaze fixed on the road.“Well, Yes. I am also here on a business trip with…” I paused. I was h