Episode 29
*Sleep with me, I'll compensate you well*
*Here, this is three million dollars... have it*
*Are you crazy! How dare you use money to trade for my body! I'll never sleep with you*
* Let go ! Let go of me!*
Emily kept screaming as she rolled on the bed. Her body was soaked with sweat. Ryan came into the room.
" Emily! Emily!... wake up you're just dreaming, wake up" he shaked her and her eyes snapped opened. She sat up breathing heavily her chest pounding with fright.
" Are you okay?" Ryan asked and that's when she came back to her senses, she quickly stood up.
" What are you doing? Why am I here... where's this place!" She shouted her breath still ragged.
" Calm down, you're at my place" he said and her eyes widened immediately, she turned and saw a glass cup she quickly smashed it in the ground and took a piece
" Why did you bring me here! What were you planning to do me! Answer me now!!" She shouted
" Emily for Pete's sake just calm down, am not going to hurt you okay and ... please drop that you're bleeding! " he said but she didn't budge
" I don't care, just get me out of here!...get me out ! Let me go now!!..ugh!" she was still yelling when she got hit from behind and passed out.
" Ethan?" Ryan called
" Bro, are you okay...who the hell is she?" Ethan asked holding her.
" Come lay her down first" Ryan said and he nodded
" F**CK she's bleeding" Ryan rushed to get the first aid box and treated her wound.
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* " She's your personal assistant?!, then why the hell was she trying to harm you then" Ethan asked
" I don't know, maybe because she just woke up from a bad dream... she's even running temperature." Ryan said
" Hmmm, but I gat to say.. she's hot!" Ethan said smiling, Ryan threw him a glare and he cleared his throat
" Just saying " he raised his hand and chuckled.
" What brings you here anyway?" Ryan asked
" Can't I come see my buddy...let me crash here for the night" he said and layed on the sofa, Ryan just sighed.
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* NEXT MORNING
Emily's eyes opened slowly and she sat up.
" Ow, my head hurts" she muttered and touched her head but saw her hand was bandaged. Immediately she saw it, memories of last night flashed through her mind and she sighed.
She quickly got up and went downstairs only to see Ryan setting up the table.
" You're awake, go wash up...you will find new toiletries in the bathroom" he said and went to the kitchen. Emily went back to freshen up. When she came out she saw a dress on the bed and wore it
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" That's my cousin's dress, am glad it's your size. You should eat and take this medicine for your cold" he said but Emily kept looking at him.
" What is it?"
" Why did you bring me here?...and...why are you doing this as if nothing happened last night"she asked
" I didn't want to bring up the matter but since you ask... I'll answer" he cleared his throat
" First of all, you passed out in my arms yesterday and since I don't know where you live I had to bring you here. I don't know why you got all worked up when you woke up yesterday...you even tried to harm me" he said
" Am sorry for that, I'll apologize for that. I wasn't in my right state of mind" she said and he nodded
" It's okay, it's normal to behave like that after a nightmare...I know that feeling well" he said
" Boss I'd like to go home now, I didn't go home last night and am sure my family is worried about me"
" It's okay , you can take a day off as well after all today is your mother's surgery isn't it" he asked and she nodded
" Thank you then, I'll get going now" she stood up
" Wait, you haven't eaten anything yet" he said and she glanced at the food
" Thanks but am not hungry." She said and left. Ryan just glanced at the door and sighed.
* You're really wired Emily* he thought.
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Hospital 🏥🚑🚑🚑
" Emily where were you ? I and the kids got worried" lily asked in relief seeing her sister
" Am sorry something came up and I couldn't come home" Emily explained
" But you should have still called"
"My battery was dead, so how was the twins...were they alright?" She asked worriedly
" They got worried you didn't come home and I had a hard time trying to convince them that you were fine and just swamped with work" lily said rolling her eyes and Emily chuckled
" Thanks for that, have they started the surgery already?"
" Yeah they just took her in" lily said and she sighed.
" I pray it goes well" lily said hopefully and Emily hugged her.
" Don't worry everything will be fine" she said but deep down she was worried sick.
* Mum, please fight... don't leave us okay*
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* Thompson Mansion
A beautiful woman in her late forties sat down in the garden enjoying a cup of coffee while looking through a fashion magazine.
" Aunt! Aunt! " Patricia called happily as she went to meet her.
" Yes dear how was your night" Mrs maria asked with a smile
" My night was great, I slept really well gosh that massage really worked auntie, I can feel all the knots in my body have finally loosed" she said happily
" Am glad you enjoyed it don't worry next time I'll take you to where I get my skin treatment gosh they are so skillful there" Mrs maria said happily and Patricia smiled.
" No wonder you have the best skin aunt and you look so young, you have the best place for your massage, skin treatment, nutritionist, yoga and lots more...If you weren't my aunt I wouldn't believe you have a thirty year old son" Patricia said and she laughed
" Really, it's nice to hear that hahaha...but some people think it's a waste taking care of yourself when you're mother"
" Huh, don't mind then aunt it isn't a waste... just look at you, you can even run as model...aunt I want to be like you when I get married and have children" Patricia and Mrs maria laughed again.
" Gosh you sweet girl, you and your sweet mouth haven't changed a bit, hmm I wonder if Ryan would be free today... I'd like all of us to have dinner" she said and took a sip from her coffee
" Hmm, I hope so I haven't seen him well either it would be nice if we could have dinner together" Patricia said smiling
" Very well, I'll see to it he comes for the dinner, you should also invite your friend and her brother"
" Who, Alex and.. Ethan?" She asked
" Who else do you have another friend" Mrs maria teased
" Oh" Patricia muttered
* I wonder if he would come* she thought sadly.
Tbc....
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EPISODE 2.Ryan's eyes scanned the club with disinterest, his face a mask of boredom. "I don't want to be here, Ethan. You know I'm not a fan of this kind of place," he said, his voice laced with disdain.Ethan clapped him on the back, a grin spreading across his face. "Come on, man, lighten up! I brought you here so you could let go of all your troubles. You need to relax and have some fun. You'll be better in no time."Ryan scoffed, his hands shoved deep into his pockets. "Easy for you to say" * You're not the one with a broken heart.* He thought a hint of pain in his eyes. "Trust me, Ryan, this place has exactly what you need. And I'm not just talking about the drinks. There's this one dancer... she's incredible. I saw her dance a few days ago, and I've been coming back every night since. Once you see her, you'll forget all your worries." Ethan said assuring himRyan raised an eyebrow, " what's so special about her?"Ethan's eyes lit up. "She's got this... presence. This
EPISODE 3" SLEEP WITH ME..." Those words rang in her ear and her eyes widened immediately. This is what she was avoiding. She quickly removed her hand from his grip " Am sorry sir but am not here for that, I only came to dance for you but... since you don't want that I'll take my leave now" she turned to go but he lifted her off the floor like she was a feather " Let go ! Let go of me!" She shouted hitting his back. He dropped her on the bed breathing heavily the pain was too much for him. He quickly brought out his check book from his wallet and wrote on it. " Here, this is three million dollars... have it" he stretched it to her but she kicked his hand away standing up. " Are you crazy! How dare you use money to trade for my body! I'll never sleep with you" she yelled like a crazy woman but Ryan wasn't having it, he quickly grabbed and pinned her to the bed his eyes red now. " Fine, then... I'll force you" he said with a husky voice. He smashed hi
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Episode 5 Thompson IndustriesRyan's luxury car pulled up to the entrance of the sleek skyscraper, and a smartly dressed guard rushed to open the door. "Good morning, boss!" he said with a salute." Hmm" ryan nodded, handing over the keys without a word so he can park the car properly at the garage.With his two hands in his pockets he walked confidently into the company.His piercing blue eyes scanned the lobby, his expression unreadable. His chiseled features and perfect jawline showed that God took his time creating him.As he walked through the crowded lobby, employees greeted him with respectful nods and murmured 👥"Good morning, boss!." Ryan didn't spare them a glance, his gaze fixed straight ahead. The female employees couldn't help but blush and whisper to each other, their eyes following him as he passed.🗣️"Wow, he's so intense today..."👤"I know, right? That face could freeze water..."👥"I can't believe how handsome he is, even when he's being grumpy..
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Episode 7" Why did he ditch me again huh?... what's the problem this time!!" She yelled angrily, Tyler made the cross sign " Please calm down miss Alex...boss had a meeting so..." " Meeting! don't fu***king lie to me Tyler, I know his schedule is free today so why the hell isn't he here!!!" She screamed 🗣️ Gosh.. what's she doing 👥 That's Alex Reynolds alright, making a scene anywhere she goes🗣️Omg, am totally posting this online.Tyler looked around embarrassed." Miss... Alex please calm down everyone is looking at us" he whispered but that added flue to the fire" I don't care about that! Where's Ryan tell me now!!"" Am sorry miss Alex but this is all I can do for you" he said and bowed his head a little before walking out if the restaurant" Where are you going!...come back here take me to Ryan now!! Tyler!!!!" She screamed and took the purse throwing it on the floor angrily. " And what are people looking at... anyone of you post a single video of what happen
Episode 8 Emily entered the room"About time," Alex snapped, her eyes scanning the room before landing on Emily. "You're the massage therapist? Get to work. I don't have all day."Emily smiled calmly, unfazed by Alex's rudeness. "Good afternoon, Miss Reynolds. I'm Emily. It's a pleasure to work with you today."Alex snorted, flopping onto the massage table. "Just get started already. And make it quick. I need to relax before my next shoot." She snapped " Yes ma'am" Emily replied calmly and began the massage, her hands moving in smooth, gentle strokes. But Alex was far from relaxed, constantly interrupting Emily to demand more pressure, less pressure, and complaining about the temperature in the room."Turn up the heat! No, no, not that much! Ugh, this is ridiculous. Can't you see I'm trying to relax here?"Through it all, Emily remained silent her face a mask of professionalism. She made adjustments as needed, never once taking offense at Alex's abrasive behavior.
Episode 29 *Sleep with me, I'll compensate you well* *Here, this is three million dollars... have it* *Are you crazy! How dare you use money to trade for my body! I'll never sleep with you* * Let go ! Let go of me!* Emily kept screaming as she rolled on the bed. Her body was soaked with sweat. Ryan came into the room. " Emily! Emily!... wake up you're just dreaming, wake up" he shaked her and her eyes snapped opened. She sat up breathing heavily her chest pounding with fright. " Are you okay?" Ryan asked and that's when she came back to her senses, she quickly stood up. " Wh
Episode 30 Alex house" Really! Your aunt invited me for dinner and Ryan is coming too" Alex asked excitedly " Hmm, but not only you okay your brother as well" Patricia said. Alex stood up and twirled around." Yes! Yes! Yes!" She squealed happily making Patricia chuckle" Are you that happy? You're behaving as if you haven't met my aunt before"" Well it's been long since I saw her and besides Ryan is coming doesn't it mean something " Alex said and Patricia raised an eyebrow" Huh? What does it mean?" She asked and Alex sat down" She invited me to a family dinner which she has never done before and... Ryan is going to be there that means...she must be planning to set us up ahhhh!" She shouted excitedly covering her face with her hands." I don't think so, you shouldn't get your hopes up Alex what if you're wrong" Patricia said but she shaked her head" No am right it got be, am sure of it...I better order a new dress" she picked her phone typing away, Patricia just nodded lookin
Episode 28Ryan entered the storage room and saw Emily mumbling to herself. * What's she doing* he smiled watching her as she ruffled her hair while pouting. * Cute* he thought. She carried a stool and climbed it but he saw the leg was shaking so he went to her, before he could talk the leg snapped and Emily wanted to fall, he quickly stretched his hand and caught her by the waist. He watched as she closed her eyes tightly and squeezed her lips, he couldn't help but smile at her cuteness. She opened her eyes and thier gaze locked, her gray eyes looked so beautiful that he felt himself drawn to them. " Boss..." She muttered and he put her down " Erhem, you should be careful you almost fell just now...good thing I was here to catch you" he said with a smile " You shouldn't have caught me" she said " Huh? I shouldn't have what?" He asked confused" You shouldn't have caught me," she repeated with a straight face, Ryan looked at her in disbelief" So, you would have... prefe
Episode 27 " Ah ah, it hurts...ah be gentle Landon" Lily groaned as Landon rubbed the ice bag on her face. " You were acting all cool at the station earlier but look at you now sheez... crybaby" Landon teased " Crybaby me, tshhh it's that witch that's a crybaby, if only you saw how black her eye was"she smirked proudly and Landon hit her head." Ouch! It hurts" she frowned rubbing her head. Landon scoffed and she smiled nervously" Promise me Landon,you won't tell my sister about my part-time job and this incident alright?" She asked and he shaked his head " I won't but promise me you'll quit and focus on your studies, you'll be graduating soon right so just quit" he said " Eh, do you think with what happened today they would still keep me... don't worry I already quit." She said and he nodded." Hmm , I just wanted to help out. I didn't want to put all the burden on Emily...I didn't want..to act like before six years ago" she said sadly as she recalled that fateful da
Episode 26Shopping Mall** " Come on Alex hurry, I want to make sure we get those latest shoes " Patricia hurried Alex who kept walking sluggishly " Come on its a limited edition and I heard only two were brought into the country, we need to get it" she said, Alex just rolled her eyes " didn't you say we'll go see Ryan today after we finished lunch, why are we shopping now" she asked with a frown, Patricia smiled and hugged her arm " I know but this is way urgent, Ryan isn't running away but those shoes won't last long so let's go get them and then we'll go to Ryan's place." She said and Alex sighed" Okay then but let's hurry up okay" she snapped and started walking fast. She's actually anxious about what Emily is doing in Ryan's office, just thinking that she'll get to be by his side all day makes her angry." Welcome ma my name is Lily and I'll be helping you shop today" lily greeted with a professional smile. She actually works here as a sales person after school." Oh
Episode 25 Thompson industries 🏢Emily walked into the company, looking less than thrilled. She was dressed in a simple white shirt and black pants, her hair pulled back in a ponytail. She carried a small black purse and walked straight to the elevator. ** " Welcome to your first day at Thompson industries miss Emily" tlyer greeted warmly but Emily just nodded." Erhem...since you're boss's pa, you'll virtually be with him most of the time so you don't have a specific office. So for now, you'll be placed in the planning department. Please come with me" he said leading the way and Emily followed. " Good morning guys" tlyer greeted with a smile " Morning mr Tyler" the employees answered."Hmm uhm everyone, this is Emily boss new PA and Emily this is the planning department" he introduced. Emily stepped forward." Hi everyone, my name is Emily Wilson but you can call me Emily. I hope we all get along thank you" she said " Welcome to Thompson industries Emily, am the team lead
Episode 24Thompson industries 🏢 " Ryan I can't believe this, how can you hire someone like that to be your personal assistant!" Alex asked. "Am I obliged to ask for your permission before hiring someone? and What's it to you, Alex?" He asked" What's it to me?, Am just worried Ryan I mean, this is Thompson industries. The number one company in America. Only people from top universities are hired here and I doubt if someone like her is qualified to be here" she said folding her hand. " Am the one who hired her, so I know she's qualified" he said and sat down but Alex kept mumbling angrily. "How dare someone like her work here? She's a lowlife, a gold-digger... "Ryan looked at her angrily. "Watch what you say, Alex."Alex faced him, her eyes blazing. "You have no idea what kind of person she is. Even from her eyes, you can see she's a cunning witch."Ryan's expression turned stern. "Alex, don't talk about my employee like that."Alex scoffed, her voice rising. "Empl
Episode 23 The next day. Thompson industries 🏢Emily's eyes scanned the pages of the contract and looked up at Ryan, "What's this?" she asked, Ryan leaned back in his chair, a calm smile spreading across his face. "It's the contract, miss Wilson . The one where you agree to work for me to repay your debt."Emily's eyes narrowed, her grip on the contract tightening. "My debt?" Ryan nodded, his smile never wavering. "Yes, your debt. For saving your mother's life, of course.""You're not seriously expecting me to sign this, are you?" she asked, her voice dripping with disdain.Ryan's smile grew wider, "Oh, I'm completely serious, Miss Emily. You owe me, and this is how you're going to pay me back.Emily's eyes blazed with anger as she stood up. "What if I don't want to work for you?" she demanded, her voice firm. "Besides, I never asked you to save my mother's life. You had no right to interfere.". "But your son asked me to help," he said with a cunning smile She
Episode 22*Thompson industries 🏢 "What?... he's not here?" Alex asked in disbelief. " Am sorry miss Alex but boss didn't come to work today" tlyer replied and left. " That's odd, why isn't he here...is he at home then" she wondered then picked her phone to call him." Come on answer" she muttered. The phone rang but he didn't pick up. " Hmm, should I surprise him" she smiled and rushed out." Are you done miss Alex?" Dan asked " No, give me the key you can go back to the company" she said and collected it from him. " Huh? Where are you going?" He asked" To Ryan's place... don't wait for me okay" she smiled and kicked off the engine leaving him behind." tskk tskk I wonder why she never gives up, oh well this means I have a day off" he smiled and walked away.×××××××××× Ryan's HouseRyan sat in the bathtub, the warm water and wine easing his tense muscles. But his mind was still racing, replaying Emily's words like a broken record.*Because I know someone like you will alw