The soft glow of the desk lamp cast gentle shadows across Ethan's focused face as his fingers danced across the keyboard, weaving words into sentences on his laptop screen. The air in his office was thick with the scent of freshly brewed coffee and the faint hint of Samantha's favorite perfume—a reminder of her frequent visits.A knock interrupted his concentration, but without looking up, Ethan beckoned, "Come in."The door creaked open, and Samantha entered, her presence filling the room with a familiar warmth that made Ethan glance up with a small, knowing smile. "Still working?" she asked softly, her eyes lingering on him with an affectionate gaze that hinted at unspoken intimacy."Yeah, just trying to finish this report. But I’m glad you’re here," Ethan replied, his voice carrying a mix of relief and longing.As Samantha settled into the visitor’s chair beside his desk, Ethan couldn’t help but admire her—her tousled hair framing a face that effortlessly commanded attention, her e
Samantha's heart fluttered as she recalled the moment Ethan had proposed, the memory as vivid as a movie scene. The evening had been perfect—the sunset casting a golden hue over the city skyline, the scent of blooming jasmine filling the air, and Ethan's voice, steady and sincere, as he asked her to be his forever. She blushed, her hand instinctively touching her stomach. She was nervous about the news she had to share, but the joy overshadowed her fears.With a sigh, Samantha reluctantly left the warmth of her memories and tossed her duvet aside. She slid out of bed, her feet sinking into the plush carpet, and began her morning routine. The spacious bedroom, with its elegant décor and floor-to-ceiling windows, was bathed in soft morning light.Kingston Enterprises, a renowned company owned by Ethan’s parents, was a towering structure in the heart of the city. Its sleek glass exterior reflected the bustling streets below, where luxury cars and pedestrians in designer suits moved like
Samantha’s pulse raced as she stepped into the opulent office, the rich scent of polished mahogany and leather filling her nostrils. Chris, the head of human resources, was lounging behind his imposing desk, his laughter echoing through the room as he chatted on the phone. She gently closed the door behind her, the soft click reverberating in the spacious office, and approached him with measured steps, clutching her phone and documents tightly.Soft light filtered through the large windows, casting long shadows across the room. The air was heavy with the aroma of fresh coffee and the faint scent of cigar smoke. The walls were adorned with framed certificates and photographs, showcasing years of corporate achievements. Chris’s voice was a low hum, punctuated by occasional bursts of laughter, creating a surreal and almost otherworldly atmosphere.After what felt like an eternity, Chris finally ended the call, his laughter hanging in the air like a ghostly echo. He looked up, his eyes gl
With quivering lips and tears streaming down her cheeks, Samantha rushed to her office, the fluorescent lights above casting a harsh glare on her distraught face. She hurriedly packed her bags, her fingers trembling as she clutched the sealed envelope that was meant to bring joy but now felt like a cruel joke. She had hoped to make him the happiest man on earth, but the reverse was painfully true.Her footsteps echoed in the empty corridor, a stark contrast to the usually bustling office. The cold, sterile air felt suffocating as she made her way to the parking lot, the scent of cleaning supplies mingling with her own salty tears.Reaching her car, Samantha tossed her handbag onto the back seat with a shaky hand, the soft thud barely registering in her chaotic mind. She turned on the engine, the roar of the car a brief distraction from the turmoil inside her. Placing her hand on her belly, feeling the slight bump beneath her trembling fingers, she broke down, her sobs echoing in the c
Samantha's hands trembled as she clutched her phone, tears streaming down her face. "Please, Rose, you have to help me. Ethan threw me out. I have nowhere to go."Rose's voice crackled over the phone, a mix of concern and helplessness. "Please calm down, my dear," she said softly, her words a fragile comfort against Samantha's rising panic."I don’t know what I’m going to do. My whole life has been ripped away in a single day. Where do I even start?" Samantha's mind swirled with despair."Don’t cry, Samantha. You’re stronger than you think, I promise you.""Ca… Can you please talk to Ethan for me? At least let him hear me out!" Samantha pleaded.There was a few seconds of silence between them."I’m sorry, Samantha, but I don’t think I would be of help.""Please don’t turn your back against me, Rose. You’re literally my last hope." Samantha's voice cracked as she spoke.She heard Rose sigh. "You’ve not done anything to offend me, my child, and I don’t think you did anything to offend E
Five Years LaterSamantha’s lips curved into a sweet smile as she stepped into her baby’s room. The gentle sunlight streaming through the window bathed the room in a warm, golden glow, casting soft shadows on the pastel-colored walls adorned with whimsical animal decals. Her smile grew even bigger when she saw that her little angel was still sleeping soundly, her small chest rising and falling rhythmically under the soft, pink quilt patterned with tiny stars and moons.She gently shut the door behind her, the click barely audible, and made her way over to the bed, where her bundle of joy lay nestled among plush toys. The air was filled with the faint scent of lavender, a soothing aroma that always calmed her nerves.She sat on the edge of the bed, the mattress dipping slightly under her weight, and gazed at her daughter's peaceful face. The soft morning light highlighted her delicate features, making her look even more angelic.“My love,” she whispered, her voice a gentle murmur.“Pri
In a couple of seconds, the elevator stopped at their floor, and the duo walked out.“I hope you have a lovely day, and yeah, I’ll see you later.” Kelvin’s smile was warm, his eyes crinkling at the corners as he parted ways, heading towards his office. His confident stride echoed through the corridor, his tailored suit catching the light.“I saw that! Now spill! Don’t leave any detail.” Samantha heard the familiar, high-pitched voice of Katherine beside her, her tone dripping with curiosity.“Not now, Katherine. I’ve been through a lot today already.” Samantha resumed her steps, her heels clicking on the polished marble floor as she headed toward her office. Katherine, holding her tablet, hustled to keep up.“You know I’m not going to believe that, right?” Katherine’s persistence was as sharp as ever.“I have nothing to say. Maybe you can meet him for the information instead.”Katherine shook her head, her bobbed hair swaying. “I wanna hear it from you. The story is always sweeter fro
Samantha took a 360-degree glance at the place, her eyes scanning every corner of the cozy, warmly lit cafe. Jasmine’s Cafe was a charming haven, with rustic wooden tables and chairs, the rich scent of freshly brewed coffee mingling with the sweet aroma of baked goods. The soft hum of quiet conversations and the gentle clinking of cups created a soothing ambiance, while sunlight streamed through the large windows, casting a golden glow on the polished wooden floors and the brick walls adorned with vintage art.Her gaze settled on a man in a suit, instantly marking him as her client. He was the only one who looked out of place among the casual patrons, his sharp attire and polished shoes a stark contrast to the relaxed atmosphere. He sat alone at a table near the window, his broad shoulders and upright posture exuding confidence and authority. The table in front of him was spotless, save for a single cup of espresso, its steam spiraling up lazily.With measured steps, Samantha made her
His eyes darted at Samantha and he saw that she had cleared her plate. She was sipping her drink from the glass cup and she looked extremely calm, as though nothing strange happened“Can I have my phone back?” She said, placing her glass cup which still had some drink in it back on the tray.“Why was Kelvin calling you?”“Why are you asking me? How did you expect me to know? You were the one who answered the call.”“When will you stop being brutal to me?” He said, looking deep into her eyes.“When you leave me the hell alone.”“That is not possible! You should start getting used to me.”“Stay the hell away from Kelvin Block him and never speak to him.”“He is my colleague.”“Avoid him!”“I will speak to someone. If it is possible to employ more people so you will not have to work closely with him.”“That will be a waste of time and effort because I can still see him and f uck him if I want to. Your opinion does not matter in my life. I am not a child and I know what I want.”Ethan sig
“I swear if I find out that you have been maltreating her, you are going to pay dearly for it. I won’t care if I love you so much; you are going to pay dearly for it because nobody messes with my blood,” Ethan said to her at the top of his voice, meaning every word that came out of his mouth.“Wait! Do not tell me that she is with that gold digger?” Ethan did not have to mention his name before Mary knew that she was referring to Ashton.“God, help me not to murder that man!” he mumbled, running his fingers harshly through his hair.“Australian laws are really strict. You are not popular here, and trust me when I say there is no way you are going to escape punishment no matter who you are! If you lay a finger on Ashton, then be ready to face the law by killing an innocent person.”“She is not with Ashton? Then who is she with?” he glared at her.“It is none of your business!”“Of course, it is my damn business. I am her biological father!”Victoria shook her head. “There is more to be
Blake had always been a breast man. He loved his women curvy, and Samantha had always had that curvy body, but seeing her after five years, he couldn't help but think she was now insanely sexier. He knew the birth of their daughter had really done good to her.“Do you only think about sex?” she spat at him as his eyes lingered on her chest.“I’m hardly sane whenever I’m around you.”“Please stop it! I’m sure you say that to every woman you come across.”“You know how much I hate it when people take me for granted. I don’t struggle to get what I want, but you have made me totally insane just because I want us to get back together.”“I will endure if this is what it takes to have you again.”“Stay away from Ashton and every other man. If you don’t, I give you my word that I am going to ruin them.”“And before you start denying it again, I’m sure you don’t want me to remind you of how well I know your body.”“God, I missed you so much!” Blake buried his nose in her neck once more, inhalin
"Okay, if it will make you feel better, I forgive you from the bottom of my heart. I promise, I am no longer mad at you, you can choose to still own the shares, I don’t mind anymore. As long as you do not intend to do anything evil. I forgive you and that means you are free to go back to America. Princess and I would be just fine.”“What do you take me for, Vee? I may not know a lot of things about being a father yet but do you see me as someone who will be so cruel and incapable of protecting his daughter? Why do you hate me so much that you do not want to give me any chance to make things right?”“Look, Ethan. I do not mean to offend you but I am just doing what any mother would do in my situation. Call me whatever you feel like, feel free to be mad at me but I am brutal when it comes to my daughter’s safety.”“Then I think I would have to go the brutal way too!” He challenged.Samantha frowned, folding her arms, “What do you mean?”“The plan was to come, and apologize to you, thoug
She stopped what she was doing and turned around to face him. “That was nothing. I was just carried away. I feel absolutely nothing for you. Let that sink into your head and get the f*k out of my house.”“I think we have gone past the stage where we both have to be in denial.”“You may say otherwise but your eyes do not lie.”“What now? You can read my mind by looking into my eyes? What are you again? A soothsayer?”“Don’t do this, Samantha. We are not going to get anywhere by going back and forth!” He said with a pleading voice, trying to direct his eyes to her face and not her naked body. He could not believe this was what he had been missing all this while. Her body has changed so much and he loved it. She now had well-defined curves in the right places which appealed to him the more. The thought of her belonging to another man or another man touching her was sending so much jealousy to his heart already.”“We made love and it was good. I saw the way your body reacted to my touch a
Literally, Ethan had more strength than she could ever dream about having but with everything in her, she pushed him away from her and ran straight into the bathroom with her boobs falling out of her silk. night dress.She shut the door behind her and Ethan heard her lock it.He sighed, running his hands through his hair. Heaven knows he does not regret a thing but a little part of him was starting to get anxious of the probability of ruining things already.”“He pulled up his briefs as well as pants, buckled up, and decided to stretch his legs by taking strolls around the room before deciding what to do next.”For the first time since he stepped into her room, Ethan took notice of the details in his environment.Super tidy and beautifully decorated with fine pieces of furniture. It was also spacious too, making him remember how organized his Samantha usually was.Ethan found himself taking steps toward Samantha’s nightstand.When he got there, he picked up the picture frame that was
Once Gloria left, Samantha shut the door, locking it from behind after which she heaved a long sigh. She could not believe that she was having the whole weekend to herself. She missed Princess already but she was rest assured since she was going to be with her brother and sister-in-law. The people she trusts most in her life.Deciding she was going to make this weekend worthwhile, Samantha made her way to the bar area, and reached for her favorite bottle of wine and a glass cup.With the items in her hand, she proceeded to her bedroom and went directly to her adjoined bathroom.She positioned the bottle of wine and glass cup by the counter, and prepared a bath which took a few minutes because she wanted the right temperature. Once that was all set, Samantha undressed, put her clothes away, opened the bottle, and poured some wine into the glass cup, putting both items by the stand beside the bathtub.Remembering something was missing, she dashed into her room naked and reached for her t
“You all need to stop taking my love life seriously. Kelvin and I ended it and please do not ask me why. Or wait, I will just give you a brief summary so you do not think I am being too irrational.”“There is this girl. I think a receptionist on the ground floor. Holy sh*t, I can’t believe I am already into office gossip.” She massaged her temple, making Lara chuckle.“I don’t even know her or her name. I just discovered her today. Apparently, she is into Kelvin. She heard about our date last night and came to warn me to stay away from him.”“Unfortunately, she met me sitting on Kelvin’s lap so….”“Holy sh*t, that must be so bloody!”“You cannot imagine!”“I am so sorry about that. And what did Kelvin say?”“He was really pissed! I told him the whole thing is over and I want nothing to do with him.”“And before you start supporting him, you know how triggered I am by office drama? I really want nothing to do with him anymore and I made that clear already.”“That is so sad. I was serio
“So what is the way forward now?”“Wait, you said you saw the little girl? Did you approach her or something?”“No, I did not. I could not move my body or breathe well when I saw her. I can’t explain the feeling that came over me. I suddenly felt weak and numb.”“I am glad you are feeling all the emotions that you hardly feel. Hopefully, it is going to bring you back to your senses.”“Your action sucked, you f***d up! What is going to be the way forward?” Greg asked again.“I do not know!” He answered, filling up his glass cup with some more wine.“I know that tone in your voice but I want to believe that I am mistaken.”“You are going to work things out, right?”“I do not know, Greg. You should know me by now. I am really f***ed up. I try to mend situations but I end up ruining them.”“Ethan!!”“What?” He groaned.“You do not want to apologize. That is why you are coming up with these silly excuses.”“Stop making up stories, Greg.”“I am not making up stories. I know you and I know w