LOGINAnita Baker doesn't expect for the cold heart CEO, Liam Jackson to fall in love with her and choose her over her best friend. After her encounter with him in his office, she ran away, now she must face the consequences. Read more.
View MoreAnita Baker, a 24-year-old lady, has just graduated from the university. She was the first daughter of her parents. She had five younger sisters. Her father was a banker, and her mother, a trader.
Anita was fair in complexion and extremely beautiful with a sexy shape. Among all her sisters, she was the only fair-skinned one, as the rest of her sisters were brown-skinned. Anita resembled her mother but was more beautiful. Sometimes her father accused her mother of cheating on him, and he doubted he was truly her father because she was so fair. But her mother had always kept mute about it and told her not to mind her father, that she was his child. Anita's father even threatened to conduct a paternity DNA test on her, as he could not understand why she was so fair, unlike the rest of her sisters. Her immediately younger sister, Flora, who was a 22-year-old dark-skinned beauty, also disliked her even though she was two years older than her. About four of her sisters hated her, except for her youngest sister named Glory, who genuinely loved her. They say blood is thicker than water, but in Anita's case water was thicker than blood. Anita's father, Mr. Joshua Baker, did not stop sending her to school. He only accused his wife of cheating on him and forcing another man's child on him so he could marry her. But nonetheless, he sent Anita to the university to study business administration. Anita was so happy as she wrote her final exams, and the results emerged with flying colours. Due to her father's constant accusations towards her calm mother, Mrs. Tonia Baker, Anita had refused to accept any relationship from any guy asking her out to be his woman. She went on a date with the man, but ended up rejecting his love proposal to her. Anita's best friend in the university, Temisa Patrick, had advised her to give love a chance, but she refused and said, "My father constantly accuses my mother of cheating on him, and yet he still goes back to her and impregnates her to birth the six of us. Mother says my father loves her, but his daily insults to her do not show to us that he truly loves her." Anita shook her head as she spoke to her best friend when they were still in their second year in the university. Handsome guys were tripping to have Anita, but she felt they only wanted to use her. She believed once the man crossed the bridge and broke her virginity, he would dump her or accuse her of cheating, just like her father constantly did to her mother, wanting to send her and her mother into depression. -- Anita sat in a private room with her best friend preparing for their final graduation. "Anita, I am so happy. Finally, we will be parting from this school. I cannot explain how much I have missed home," Temisa said. "Me too," Anita faintly replied, knowing it was not entirely true for her. She hated home and knew she would be facing her father's constant insults towards her and her mother again. While her three younger sisters, Flora, Esther, and Favour, would want to torment the hell out of her. They called her an outcast as they were jealous of her looks, like it was entirely her fault. Anita shook her head in sadness, and Temisa noticed. "What is it, girlfriend? You do not seem to look happy even though you are graduating as one of the best graduating students today in our university?" Temisa asked, standing up from her seat facing the mirror. She walked up to meet Anita sitting on the black couch. Anita shook her head and stared away from Temisa, not responding. "What is the problem, dear?" Temisa approached and crouched in front of Anita, even though she knew what the problem was. Anita had told her why she hated men in general and saw them as scumbags. "Don't worry. When I get home, I can talk to my mother to allow you to come live with us, even though it is just for your internship, until you get a better job to cater for yourself," Temisa said. "Thank you." Anita smiled. Temisa responded, "You are welcome. You know you are like a sister to me, so you don't have to worry much. Graduating with a first class is no joke. You should be happy, as today is your most blessed day. Come sit here. Let me apply some makeup on your face." Temisa pulled Anita to stand up from her seat. Anita smiled and walked to sit on the seat facing the mirror in their private room they shared. "You know I do not like makeup," Anita said, sitting and watching Temisa open one of her makeup kits and start preparing her brush. "I know, but today is your lucky day. You should look sweet when collecting your awards. No excuses from you. Just do this for me, okay? It will make you smile throughout today and lighten your mood." "Okay," Anita replied, staring at her beautiful reflection displaying in the mirror. Temisa then started applying the beautiful brown powder on Anita's face. She started on her eyelashes first. Afterwards, she switched to work on Anita's cheeks and nose, applying the beautiful makeup powder. As Temisa was through making up Anita's face, Anita was stunned by her new looks in the mirror, as she had never applied makeup on her face before. Staring at her new reflection in the mirror, Anita was speechless as she now understood why Temisa had so many boyfriends. Temisa was a billionaire's daughter, as her father worked in the Benson group. The Benson family was one of the richest in their country. Anita had read about the Benson family and wished she could work for them. That was why she studied so hard. She read day and night to graduate as one of the best graduating students in her university. Anita had thought of asking Temisa if she could help her ask her father for an application in the BENSON GROUP, but she knew if she did that, it might seem like she was trying to gain a favour which she did not merit. It might make others see her as a gold digger or a lady selling out her body to men to gain favour from them. So she thought against it and decided not to ask Temisa for her father's help again. "All done now. Don't you see how you look so sweet in the mirror? Oh my god! I am the best makeup artist here on campus!" Temisa fanned herself with her fingers to blow a breeze on her face, while Anita smiled. "Do not over-hype yourself too much because of me, girlfriend. Yes, you tried, but still I do not like makeups," Anita admitted. "Tar! Shut up. I am hoping a handsome guy will see you today and ask you out," Temisa giggled. Everything about Temisa was guys. She changed boyfriends every month like pants. She was mean when it came to multiple relationships. Temisa did not care what her fellow ladies had to say, as she did not believe in love. She spent time dating different guys. She never admitted to sleeping with any of the guys she went out on a date with, and that was something difficult to believe. Temisa was seen with different guys, some at the beach, restaurant, and clubhouse, taking different photos with her. Yet she claimed she was still a virgin after Anita told her she was one. Anita did not believe Temisa. She believed a virgin was supposed to be calm and keep to herself so no guy would use her. But Temisa dressed hot, wearing bum-shorts, crop tops, and all sorts of seductive and tempting wears. Temisa was a dark-skinned lady, sexy like Anita, but she was not jealous of Anita being fair-skinned. They were in the same department and studied the same course, making them become best of friends. Anita was more intelligent, while Temisa loved to party. "Let us go outside now. I am sure most of our families would have arrived for the party," Temisa squealed. She quickly packed her remaining things and makeup kits into her large black box and zipped it. They had rented the room they stayed in, so they stayed back most times in the room even though the college was on holiday. It was their final year to say goodbye. Anita dragged her two large boxes as she was already going back home after the awarding ceremony. They stepped out to witness the university final event and the awarding of the best graduating student. Anita Baker was called and awarded a first-class award and recognition for her academic excellence. Temisa smiled and clapped for her best friend, who stepped out from where she was sitting among the group of graduands and families that attended their convocation ceremony to go and receive her awards.Liam doesn't say anything as he stands watching the two friends reunite and forgive each other. They finally stand up, and Temisa walks over to see the twin babies in their little baby bed in the living room."Wow, they look so much like Liam, but my baby resembles me more than Alfred," Temisa says, while Anita only smiles at her."It's all good, girlfriend. I wish you both a happy married life, and I will be your bridesmaid on your wedding day," Temisa proposes, and Anita shakes her head."Flora already filled that position. You will only join the train.""Okay, dear. I have to be on my way now. You know I just darted out from the house as soon as Alfred told me about your babies and that you're here with Liam. Take good care of yourself, girlfriend, as you look slim," Temisa says, while Anita nods to her."I will. Let me escort you," Anita feels all the previous heaviness in her heart disappear, and she walks out of the mansion with Temisa.They walk to the garage where Temisa's car
Mrs. Tonia quickly greets Mrs. Juliet, "Good evening, ma'am.""Yes, welcome. Let's go in first," Mrs. Juliet ushers them into her living room. Just then, Mr. Taiye walks in too and sees the visitors, noticing Liam carefully carrying a baby in his arms. He recognizes the familiar lady as his son's secretary and immediately knows the babies are the result of the encounter they had in Liam's office."Good evening, Father," Liam happily greets his father. Mr. Taiye nods to all their greetings, while Anita nervously stares downward, feeling uncomfortable, remembering Mr. Taiye had warned her to stay clear of his son and never show her face in his company again."Mother, here are your grandkids," Liam walks over to meet his mother, who is sitting on the living room couch. He carefully places the baby boy in her arms, and Mrs. Juliet is still in shock as Liam never told her his secretary was pregnant or that he was bringing his babies home.Mr. Taiye is the most confused as he remembers he w
"Are you married?" Liam finally asks, sounding hurt. Anita shakes her head and replies, "No.""Then how come the babies?" Liam asks as he finally saunters over to meet her. He has missed her so much, and he doesn't look himself because of her."Anita," Liam finally approaches her, and she turns to face him, and he sees she's crying."I'm sorry," Anita cries, and Liam crosses the thin line between them and hugs her warmly."It's okay. I've missed you. I do love you," Liam comforts her in a hug, hoping whoever got her pregnant or married her doesn't step in and catch him hugging his wife.Anita wants to pull away from Liam as she inhales his cologne, realizing she's crying into his chest, but Liam hugs her tighter and raises her chin to face him."Don't you miss me?" he asks, and Anita sniffs."I do," she replies."And you don't want to kiss me or welcome me?"Anita finally raises her head properly and looks up at Liam's face.He looks sick too, so unlike him, and his beard is overgrown
Anita doesn't say anything as she watches her mother dress up in a green gown while she breastfeeds her little daughter, who sucks a lot, wanting to drain the remaining energy she has left."I have to go out now and buy everything we will need to eat tonight. There's no food in the kitchen, and I don't want to disturb Mama and her in-law.""Okay, Mom."Anita watches her mother walk out of the room. She carefully places her little girl down and walks to her phone to see all the text messages Liam sent to her. Her heartbeat increases as she unlocks her phone screen.She sees a lot of texts from him and love emojis and she smiles, staggering backward to sit on her bed to read his texts."What happened to you? Your mom said you got discharged from the hospital. Are you alright now? Not to worry, I will be coming down to your village to see you. But why did you shut us all out? I have really missed you. Honestly, I cannot stop thinking about the love we made, and I'm glad your mom finally
"Hello," Flora immediately picks up."Hi, it's me, Liam," Liam responds."I know," Flora replies as she's home alone in their living room, watching Bollywood movies."Is Anita back home yet?" Liam asks hopefully, and Flora sighs."No, she called yesterday and told us she wouldn't be home yet, till furth
Mrs. Tonia pulls away from the mother-to-daughter hug and stares at Anita's face."It's okay, stop crying. Why did you run away, and who did you sleep with?" Mrs. Tonia questions as she walks to look at her grandkids.She stares at the two cute babies who are also awake and staring at her. She gasps i
The line goes still for a while."Which sister are you talking about?" Barrister Jude asks."Oh, I just remembered I have her number, as her husband's case is with me. Mrs. Tonia, of course. Don't you know your sister again?" Mr. Collins questions."Oh, you mean her daughter is in the village? Which on
"I know," Liam replies and smiles back."But I still miss Anita and want to see her account," he says."Tell me the truth, boss. Do you just miss Anita, or are you in love with her and have a crush on her?" Temisa asks, and she sees Liam smile, which already answers her question."Just send me Anita's
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