FIFTEEN YEARS LATER
DEBORAH
I stepped out of the prison yard with a new change of clothes, clutching onto my purse and accessories, the lady at the reception had handed me in my hands.
I shield my eyes from the harsh sun with the purse in my hands, it felt so good to be finally free.
“ Woah! The weather is so good today” I exclaimed excitedly, taking a swirl around in excitement.
“ Yes, you can say that again” I turned to see Xavier gazing up at me with so much love and affection in his eyes that I couldn't help shielding away shyly. I didn't hear him come to stand behind me
Hi! I'm so happy that TBSL is finally completed. Hope you'll enjoy reading this exciting love story of Michael and Nina just as I enjoyed writing them. In the meantime, I will continue updating the sequel“ Seduced By My Billionaire Boss” Do check it out if you haven't. Happy Reading!
"Oh my God, I can't believe that he has the gut to break up with you, that good for nothing jerk face, anywhere I don't blame him, but you, I don't even know what you saw in him, anyway... Let him just wait still I lay my hands on him, sonofabitch" Lilian said trying to console me, as I lay on my bed in the two rooms apartment, I share with my father... Amidst sob" Lily, please promise me that you won't do anything that I will regret later, please" " I won't do anything to him that he did not deserve ....Get up and take your bath, we are going to my place, and you will be spending the night there, don't worry I will tell your father, I don't want him to see you like this, he will be so heartbroken.." " Yes ma'am, what will I have ever done without you, you are my backbone, thank you so much for everything" I hugged her and walked sluggishly to the bathroom which was located outside the house while lily went to meet my f
"Rise and shine baby girl" "Mom stop calling me that, I am not a baby, I'm 27 mom, remember" "I know my angel that you are 27, but no matter how old you are, you will always be my little girl..." "Patricia, leave the poor girl alone " my father's voice interrupted us in the doorway, as he ventures into the room with swag, I didn't know he has, smiling "It's because you've been calling her baby girl, that's why she has refused to marry y that she's still a baby "father said as he hugged mom to his side " Huh!! Whatever dad, you are just jealous because mom gives me attention" I retorted back smiling and pouting athim. " Baby let's go" he lovingly dragged mom from my room. I took my bath, immediately my parents left my room and pack my bag. I have been doing this for the past 10 years, coming to spend some time with them, before going back to school then but now I'm going back to work. My dad remarried
My alarm clock ringing beside my bed woke me up at exactly 6:30 a.m. I stood up sluggishly from the bed as I have a morning run to do before getting ready for work, as I don't want to be late for my first day at work. After changing out of my sleepwear I put on my running joggers and pink tan top with a running shoe and plug in my earphones ready for my run. I've been running for 10 minutes when I suddenly sense someone running quietly behind me. I was tensed and scared as I turn back to behold beauty, she's beautiful with blonde long hair. "Hi good morning, I'm Debbie. I've never seen your face in this neighborhood" she blah blah on expectantly trying to recall if she has seen me or not?. "Hello! good morning to you too, I'm Nina just moved in yesterday". "Really? WOW!! Welcome to our neighborhood I live alone at block D" "Ok, nice meeting you too, I live at blo
The week flew by quicker than I could imagine. I hate weekends. Nothing to do and no friends to visit. Lilian has flown to Paris with Danny to shop for her wedding gown, I was supposed to go with her but I've been busy with work and since I just resumed didn't want to ask for any excuse just yet. Sitting in front of my Tv, my favorite program was on" The Thundermans", I know you all wondering why a grown-up like me is watching kid movies. I so love it and right now with nothing to do, I have no choice but to watch what I have. I was watching Thunderman with popcorn beside me, when I heard the doorbell, I left to open the door only to see Debbie standing in front of my doorstep. Unlike me, she was dressed while I was just in bomshort and crop top. "Hey" she smiled widely at me, checking me out with disgust. Looking back at her, she was all smiles, which made me wonder if I was hallucinating. Reaching forward to touch me "I'm so sorry to bother you but I and my
I zoom off, I don't trust myself to stay another moment in her presence. I will probably end up begging her to forgive me. I can't describe how happy I am that she's still a virgin for me. I love her so much. I glance at the side mirror and saw her walking slowly with tears in her eyes. My heart clenched, as I look closely to see her going to the park. I will give anything to see her smile. "Is she the one?"Debbie asked as she watches me glance at the side mirror over and over again. "Is she who?" I ask, I pretended not to understand her as I schooled my facial expression back to neutral. "Is she Nina?. The one you love" She repeated the question, a little bit skeptical of my answer. "Deborah, there's probably a million women in the world with that name, that doesn't mean that any woman that bears Nina is the one I love" I arch my eyebrows at her frowning. "That does not answer the question, Michael. Stop playing smart" She huff and gl
It still feels like a dream to me. I met him after searching for him all these years. And he's engaged to my friend. Though we've just met but I still regard Debby as a friend. She was the only person that reaches out to me apart from Lilian. Speaking of Lilian, I need to prepare cos we're going to the wedding rehearsal today being Sunday. I have called Lily and she told me that she will be back in time today for the rehearsal. I'm to meet her at the venue which is like two hours drive from where I stay. I quickly put on my teal green strapless gown with a white platform. I got into my car and drive all the way through, have to call Lily and she said she's already at the venue. I can't wait to see her. Gosh, I've missed her!!. Exactly two hours later, I packed in front of a big white St Patrick's Cathedral, where Lilian will be getting married in three months. I saw Lilian rushing to meet me, she was putting on a white ball gown, her hair was pa
Nina has just gotten to work when her secretary told her that the big boss has called for a meeting at an hour's time in the conference room. The big boss was the name given to Mr. Melton, the owner of Melton Media and according to the information, she gathered he rarely calls for a meeting unless it's important. She has sent Divine the 19 years old part-time secretary the company has employed for her back to her office to prepare for the meeting. She was going through files and typing away on her computer when her phone rang. She looks at the phone screen and smiles. Standing up as she walks to the window, she answers the call. "Hello! beautiful damsel! To what do I owe this pleasure of you calling me so early on Monday morning" She said sarcastically. "Hiya back! Just wanted to thank you for yesterday I'm very grateful and to show my appreciation, let me buy you lunch" " Lily? See I need to
We were standing in front of Lilytz Lounge, Lilian's club in New York City. I turn to look at her giving her my"Are you kidding look" "Is this your idea of a dinner reservation, Lily? "She rolls her eyes at me being dramatic and turns to walk into the club. But I pulled her back, she raises her eyebrow silently asking me "Why" "The last time I was at a club, I lost my virginity and was abandoned" I run my hands tiredly through my hair. "Only God knows what I will be losing this time? " "This time......;" Lily smiles secretly as she arches her chin up like she was thinking about something important. She instantly smiles flashing her perfect set of white teeth when she has found the answer. "This time;" She repeated excitedly walking ahead of me to the club and just before she went in, she turns back and grin brightly "you will be losing your heart" and went in. "That is if I have a hea
FIFTEEN YEARS LATER DEBORAH I stepped out of the prison yard with a new change of clothes, clutching onto my purse and accessories, the lady at the reception had handed me in my hands. I shield my eyes from the harsh sun with the purse in my hands, it felt so good to be finally free. “ Woah! The weather is so good today” I exclaimed excitedly, taking a swirl around in excitement. “ Yes, you can say that again” I turned to see Xavier gazing up at me with so much love and affection in his eyes that I couldn't help shielding away shyly. I didn't hear him come to stand behind me
A MONTH LATERSANTORINI, GREECE“ So girls, here is our house” I heard Michael calling to the girls with his hands stretched to the property in front of us as soon as we stepped down from the car.“Do you like it?” Michael asked the girls who were giggling beside him while I was on the phone with Lillian.“ Of course, dad. Did you buy it? It's so beautiful” Nora exclaimed excitedly as she ran up the stairs to the front porch.“ Look Nora, it has a beach” Nadia's giggling voice called to her sister who came bubbling down to see the beach which was at the back of the house.
“ Good morning, Mrs. Thompson” Lexa greeted me the next morning as I stepped out of the elevator carrying my brown Christian Dior bag with leopard skin, it was a gift from Michael during my birthday.“ Good morning, Lexa. How was your night? Hope you slept well?” I told her with a smile on my face as I made my way into my office.“ It was fine, thank you, ma'am” Lexa replied as she came to stand in front of my table after I had sat down and dropped my bag on the table.Kicking out my brown suede heel which matched with the bag and complimented my outfit which was a brown mini skirt, brown blazer, and a pink camisole, I let the purple velvet rug caress my feet as I turned to stare at Lexa.
“ Sir, these are the files you requested for” Aurora's voice called out to me as I turned to watch her standing in the doorway holding on to the files in her hands.“ Good. Come on in” I told her with a broad smile on my face as I motioned her over.Aurora dropped the file on my table while I flipped through the pages looking for a particular entry. It was the budget for the Thompson's Hospital. Apparently, Dad found out the money budgeted for the hospital was too much and requested that we reduce it which was why I'm in a meeting with Doctor Damien. The director of the Thompson's Hospital.“ So, Doctor Damien. We've cut down the budget to fifty million dollars, hope that will be enough?” I asked him, I could see his lips curled up in a fr
We all sat in the courtroom looking around while I held onto my daughter's hands, Michael was on my right holding on to Nadia's hands while Nora was beside me. They had recovered from most of their bruises but we were all still going to therapy every Tuesday. Even Lillian had joined us this time, I couldn't help regretting dragging her into my mess.I stared into the whitewashed room of the courtroom but I wasn't really seeing anything. All I could remember was the night when I felt I was going to die and Michael had saved me the second time ...“ What is she doing?” I turned to stare at Lillian who gazed was fixed on Deborah, who was checking her gun to see if she had enough ammunition in them wearing a light smile on her face. I turned away from the face of the woman that I had come to despise, but couldn't do
I paced around my office in anticipation, ever since our last call with Lillian, we couldn't get in touch with her. She had refused to answer any of our calls and had sent it to her voicemail.“ Any luck with her yet?” I turned to ask Danny who was trying her phone again. I could see the worry etch his brows as sweat streamed down his face. I couldn't help being annoyed with myself that I had caused everything. I regretted ever bringing him and Lillian into this mess. Hell, I regretted ever risking my wife and children's life. If only I never met Deborah then none of this would have happened.“ Not yet. She just won't pick up even after leaving her a dozen messages. She's just so stubborn especially when it comes to Nina” Danny exclaimed running his hands through his hair in frustration as he paced to and fro
“ Joey, come on. Please stop crying. You've got to be strong for your godmother” I called gently to my son who was crying silently on his bed as I stood in his doorway.“ But mom, I'm missing Nora and Nadia so much. I don't know what's going on with them. And who the fuck is Deborah? I so hate her” He screamed at me as he turned to watch me from the doorway trying to dab at his now teary eyes.I strolled to pull him close as I let him sobbed on my shoulder, ignoring him using the swear word. Any other day, I would have scolded him but today, I decided to let him be since he was hurting so badly.“ It's okay son, momma understands. I promise we'll find them soon but please you've got to be strong for them. You know Nora and Nadia wouldn't like to
A Month LaterI sat in front of the television in the sitting room but I wasn't really seeing anything. I couldn't stop thinking about my kids ever since we found out that Deborah took them. I couldn't help being worried about them. Is Deborah taking care of them? Have they eaten?A lot of things are going through my mind but there's no one to talk to. Michael had been busy these days, especially after he found out that Deborah had tricked him.He couldn't stop blaming himself for not being vigilant and I couldn't add to his self-loathing by telling him about the calls I've been receiving and that from Deborah.I could still remember her last call which was a few weeks ago after we came back from the hos
“ Mr. Thompson, I'm thinking of investing about a million dollars in your new casino business but I'm afraid of the risk involved in it. Is it legal? I mean most casino businesses are illegal and I wouldn't want my money to go to waste. It's hard to earn a fortune these days you know, and_______”“ Mr. Gonzales” I called to the bald head man who was miles away from me trying to make him stop with his blabbering as I was getting irritated. He was a Spanish business tycoon who had quite a fortune but didn't know how to invest his money. He was just on the news a while back because of his eighteen years old, fifth wife who had squandered his money on a designer outfit that cost a thousand dollars.“ I'm not forcing you to invest in my company but I'd like you to remember that if you don't invest your fortun