Drake's POV.Why would Valerie stoop so low to do this to both Charlotte and I? I definitely know that her aim is to pull us down, and I understand her plight. I have done so many wrongs to her and all she wants is revenge for all she has been through, But going to this extent is really what I never expected from her. Her expression was clean, it looked like she was telling the truth, she really had something against Charlotte, but the man said Valerie blackmailed him, I really don't know whom to believe anymore.I was really stunned when Charlotte slapped Valerie. I wanted to go there and defend Valerie. Charlotte went to an extent by slapping her. They are girls, it would have been better if they talked it out, But I don't remember them being friends. What can I do? Charlotte's father had his eyes on me the whole time all this was happening. I already told everyone that Valerie was nothing to me, my actions would say otherwise if I stand up for her, It's better I stand still and jus
Valerie's POV.While Ron was trying to comfort me, I acted strong, people were passing by, and they had their eyes on us, even though many thinks that we are dating, I would really not want that type of relationship to happen between us, Ron has asked me to use him as a comfort zone and that was what I was doing. I shifted back a little from him and sniffed in. He had promised me that he would find out everything that happened and why it all happened, But I declined. It wasn't necessary, I had already embarrassed myself and finding the reason Charlotte's ex-lover betrayed me would not turn back the hands of time, I should just accept my face.Suddenly, Charlotte walked up to us, “I have been looking for you and I suddenly found you. How does it feel to be humiliated, Nice right? I don't have the time to exchange words with you, I came here to tell you to forget about the job J's interview, I won't give it to you, You don't deserve It” She said, with a Mischievous smile on her face.“W
Valerie's POV.Jasmine and I rode home silently, She had suggested she drive me back home and without hesitation, I accepted. I had so many questions in mind for her, I wanted to ask her what she was doing in the company? At that particular time and how she was wrongly humiliated, But I kept my mouth shut, Why? Because I didn't want her to think that I don't trust her. We have been friends for years now, even before I met Drake. She has been the one helping me and cleaning some of my mess. Why do I think she would betray me? I had no other choice, I wanted to know how Charlotte came to know about the meeting her ex and I had, I wasn't the one who told her, Why would I try to get the culprit? If I wasn't the one, then Jasmine… I sighed. We got home and we both got down from the car, I walked ahead of her, I was about walking fully into the sitting room when Jasmine called my name,“Valerie! This is unlike you. You didn't bother talking to me while we were driving home, and now you are
Valerie’s POVI leaned against the arm of the couch, crossing my arms as I looked across the room at Jasmine."I wasn't expecting you to get involved," I said finally, my tone firm but a crisp tone of irritation bleeding in. "I could have handled Charlotte on my own."Jasmine blew out a heavy breath as her eyes locked on mine, an apologetic smile spreading across her face. "I know you could have, Val. But I didn't exactly plan it. I just… ran into her. It wasn't like I went looking for trouble."I lifted an eyebrow. "So, you just bumped into her? At that restaurant? Sounds a little too convenient.Jasmine shook her head. "I swear, it wasn't planned. I had a client around, and seeing her there, I just couldn't walk away. I had to say something with all that's been going on between you two. I could not just let her keep playing these games without giving at least a warning.My expression softened. "So, what exactly did you say to her? Because from what I heard, she wasn't exactly thril
Drake’s POVI stared out the window of my office, in turmoil over the confusion and anger in my mind. One thing that continued to gnaw at me was Valerie. As much as I hated to admit it, there was one thing that did stand out, she wasn't a liar.I leaned against the window frame and massaged my temples, trying to rub the tension away. Valerie was unpredictable, I knew, a little fiery, vengeful at worst. But a liar? No. That just wasn't Valerie. And now there was this possibility that she might be right about Charlotte's pregnancy, a seed of doubt embedded so deep inside that I couldn't shake it.My friend sat across from me, sipping coffee and observing me. Since college, we had been a part of each other's lives, and he knew more than most how much this situation was eating at me. "You seem conflicted, man," he said after some moments of silence. "What's going on?"I exhaled slowly, turning to face him. "It's about Valerie," I muttered, frustration lacing my voice.My friend raised
Drake’s POVComing around the corner, I found Ron casually leaning against the lockers, his arms across his chest and a smug look on his face. It was an image to evoked an instantaneous response in me in an unpleasantly mingling one of suspicion and anger. I hadn't trusted Ron for a while now, but Valerie's recent words about Charlotte pushed me to confront the issue head-on.Ron looked up to see me approaching, his smirk wide, as if he had expected this all along. "Well, well, if it isn't Mr. Perfect," Ron said with heavy sarcasm lacing his voice. "What brings you to my side of the world, Drake?"My eyes narrowed, ignoring the taunting tone of Ron's words. "I need to talk to you."Ron raised an eyebrow. "That so? Are you sure you're in the right place for a heart-to-heart, Drake? You don't exactly strike me as the type to come to me for advice."I took a deep breath, trying to keep my temper in check. I wasn't here for games. "I want to know if you've heard anything about what Valeri
Drake’s POVI woke up to my head pounding and with a weight in my chest that equaled my guilt. The headache due to last night's boozing persisted, but it was insignificant compared to the ache in my heart as the memories of how I’d treated Charlotte came in flash floods. I was cold, and distant, saying things I could never again take back. It made me want to get sick.I rubbed my eyes in an attempt to shake the fogginess of my head. My apartment was dead silent, and the quietness brought into focus just how much the absence of Charlotte weighed on me. I couldn't even recall if she'd stayed over that night. Groaning, I sat up and grabbed my phone, no missed calls, no texts from her. It was as though she'd vanished.I swore under my breath. I wanted to apologize, to explain that it wasn't her fault, that I’d been overwhelmed by everything, the pressure, the accusations, my insecurities. But now, it seemed as though it might be too late. Stumbling out of bed quickly, I tossed some clot
Valerie’s POV I stared into the mirror, adjusting my blouse quickly as my mind tussled with so many things. I couldn't seem to get over the fact that for the first time in a long while, I had no job to go to, no job that consumed so much of my time and energy. A loss I needed to fill. Without a job, I could not support myself. I’d spent the morning reviewing job boards and applying to every place I could think of. The options were slim, but I couldn't afford to be picky right now. I knew I had to take whatever came my way, even if it wasn't glamorous.After what felt like an eternity of walking around and talking with store managers, I found myself facing a small corner store that had escaped my attention until now. I could see shelves filled with random household goods, groceries, and bits and bobs. It wasn't the kind of place I had ever imagined myself working, but beggars can't be choosers at this point.With a deep breath, I pushed open the door. A small bell above it jingled