The car honked and Anna stepped out of the house with her hair tucked behind her ears. She clung to the red purse she was in her hands and approached Richard's car.For the past weeks, Richard and Anna have been having consistent chats where they would talk about each other. Tell each other things and it kind of peeked at love and they had decided to go on a date and see if it would work out.Richard stepped out of the car to open the door for her. She smiled appreciatively at him and stepped in. Slamming the door shut, Richard made his way back to his seat.He turned to her. "You look beautiful by the way." He told her.She arched her brow. "Oh, please. Don't be like that." She waved him off with a blush creeping through her skin then she looked away.He soon ignited the car’s engine and hit the road. They discussed different things as they drove towards the remote restaurant Richard had planned for. He had told his father that he wanted to take a lone drive but his father had seen t
Ace wanted to meet her and she did not know whether to accept it or not. Aspen rubbed her elbow as the chill night breeze blew by her.She waited for him and the thoughts of what she wanted to say to him kept rolling through her mind.She licked her dry lips and suddenly heard footsteps coming from behind her. She turned around to see a smiling Ace."Hi," He greeted with those soft dimples showing.She tightened her lips and gave him a nod of acknowledgment.After a few moments of silence between them, Ace cleared his throat and looked around. "I have been so busy with work." He told her and she liked the way he approached it.She nodded her head. "You have not told me the job you do." He said, as if he had just remembered. Aspen blinked and remembered that it was against the company's rule."I work." Was all she said."You don't want to tell me?" He asked, seeming surprised.She stared at him and smiled. "Yes."Then the silence came again, Aspen knew what he wanted to say and she cou
A month passed and the relationship between Aspen and Ace was not all that great. She was yet to introduce him to the kids officially even though they noticed that they were now close. She did not know how to tell them and she was uncertain about how they would take it.Ace has been bugging her to tell the kids and see how they would react. But she has been hesitating. It was as if she was going to lie to herself.Sometimes she wondered how Ace has not decided to break up with her.She got down from the cab and made her to her apartment where the kids were already running around, playing.A ghost smile curled at the edge of her lips as she pushed the door open and went in. They stopped at once as they saw their mother. They ran towards her and she planted kisses on their cheeks. As she stared at them, her heart swelled with joy.After some time, she rose to her feet and retired to her room.Her phone rang and she knew on instinct who it was. Ace.She clicked the answer button and she m
“What?!” Anna exclaimed as she stared at Aspen who bit her lips anxiously.“What the hell did you just tell me? You accepted to be his girlfriend and you did not let me know?! Really? I thought you considered me your best friend and sister. Wow, just wow. Good for you. You just betrayed me.” She rushed the words out of her lips before she could stop herself.Aspen rubbed her forehead and looked at Anna with a tired expression. “Really? Anna, are we going to talk about this here outside?”Anna glanced around the place. “Where else are we going to discuss it? Take a look at how lean you are getting. You are not eating much. You think too much. You don't get enough rest. Tell me, how won’t I be worried?”“Now you accepted to be someone’s trial girlfriend. It is getting you weak. It is way too much for you. The kids. Work. And a boyfriend. Your mind cannot handle it.” Anna said, her eyes wide in worry.Aspen stared at her friend and her head fell in distraught. She has never felt so vulne
Ace stepped out of the car and as a gentleman that he was , he headed towards the passenger’s door and opened the door for Aspen to step out. He took her hand and slammed the door shut.She sent him a grateful smile and he returned it with a small smile of his. They walked into the restaurant and Aspen was quite mesmerized by the appearance of the place.“This place looks pretty.” She commented, trying to make her hold on his hand soft. He gave her a soft nod and ushered her in.They took a seat and Ace looked at her. She looked away with a nervous smile, her blush becoming even more visible.Ace called for the waiter who wastes no time in attending to them. They chose their order and waited.“Thank you for accepting my invite.” Ace started. She shook her head.“It is only right that I came. I have been prolonging it.” She said with all honesty.He reached out for her hand and they both smiled. Their foods was served and they began to talk about how delicious the food was.She told hi
Charles Woods stepped out of the car. His hands forced their way into his pockets as he stared at the building before him. Letting out a deep breath, he began his walk toward the entrance.The attendants around all ran toward him and bowed their heads in greeting.“Good day sir.” They chorused.He shook his head and walked past them to the room he wanted to go to. He cleared his throat and pushed the door open. His eyes glanced around the room and he saw the one he came to meet.The lady let out a snort as she looked at him from the corner of her.“You finally came.” She said as a smirk lifted at the end of her lips.He made a noise deep in his throat and let out a deep breath. "Are you enjoying your time here?" He asked.She let out a chuckle as she clenched her fist in anger. "Am I? You can see the answer to that. I am definitely enjoying it." She answered him.He nodded his head and relaxed against the chair. "Why are you here?" She asked, her voice sounding distant."The company
The wedding day finally came for the lovers. Benny has chosen a very lavish place and although, Harriet had told him to keep low, he refused.He said that a wedding is only done once in a lifetime and that they should enjoy the happiness it brings. She could do nothing but watch.He stood before the huge mirror and placed the last button on the shirt then pulled on the suit. This day... He had longed to see it and now that he did, he could not show how happy he was. He was finally going to have someone he calls his own. It made him feel somehow.He smiled at himself, happy at his newly found love. He turned to look at Ace who gave him a blank stare and returned to tapping his phone.Benny shook his head and cleared his throat. Ace looked up at him."What do you think of my appearance?" He asked him.Ace sized him up from head to toe. "Good."Benny arched his brows. "Good? Really? At least you should do better so that you can win my heart." He told him.Ace scoffed. "It is your day. Not
Three days later and Harriet was yet to be sent back. No word of any form. No call for ransome to be paid. Nothing. Aspen sat and watched the void of the house. Her kids had gone to school and she had called Floyd that she could not make it work. Fortunately, he said he understood but she will work extra hours once she was back.She did not even think about it and she accepted. Three days has passed and she has not made a visit to her brother and she has not gotten a call from anyone concerning the lost bride.Aspen was quite frustrated. She tried to reach Benny’s foster parents but they did not pick it. In fact, there was the time when it went successfully. They had told her that Benny was not worth helping and even if he was, they have disowned him already.The file of disownment was laid in front of her on the table. Everything have taken an horrible turn. So horrible she did not think of it.She sighed and stared at her phone. No one stills called her.She should visit Benny. That