Regina Campbell didn't bother to have breakfast. Her major aim was to get to the company as soon as possible. She had just 10 minutes left and it's so obvious she's going to be late.
Getting a cab was easy but the problem lies on how to get there as fast as possible.It's been four days since she got the Job and she must confess that the HS company is one hell of a company. It hasn't been going on easy for her with the amount of workload that's been given to her by her supervisor.Sometimes, she gets to work late into the night, just so she can round it up. There's no breathing space for her.. Not just her, but the entire employees as well.She noticed that the only time the employees get to spend time with each other is only during lunch breaks, that lasts for about an hour... The rest time is just to work, work, and work.Most times, she forgets it's lunch time and skips lunch just because she has to finish working on a document and get it submitted at the time frame given. Daniel has been scarce since she last saw him on her first day and she's aware of the fact that he might be busy with one work or the other.Regina tried to go about her normal life, especially when Hills Sebastian doesn't show up at the office. He rarely comes to the office and when he doesn't, the workload reduces drastically and the company becomes a little bit calm.However, when he shows up at the office, it becomes a roller coaster for everyone. Because everyone gets assigned to more work than they can handle. It's pretty much chaotic with the boss around.The few times he showed up at the office and they bumped into each other, he never missed the opportunity to ask about Mirabelle. Regina was uncomfortable and always tried her best to avoid him the best way she could so he wouldn't get to ask about her daughter.Last night, she came back home late and was exhausted, so she can't be blamed for sleeping too much. She has the most stressful and tiring Job ever.It's Friday and she can't be any less happy because she'd be having the entire weekend to herself.. With no worries about work and she hoped for her Boss not to show up. -----------Hills walked out of his house and Colin, who had been leaning on the car, rushed towards him and took his briefcase case."You know you don't have to do that Colin""I don't complain sir, it's my job, so let me"Hills shrugged and slid into the car. Colin shut the door and rushed over to the driver's seat."Sometimes, I wonder what you find so pleasing about this Job? If you hadn't insisted on being my driver, I would have gotten you a good position at my company" Hills started.He had wanted Colin to come work at his company but the latter won't bulge. Colin has been his driver for years now and as of this moment, Hills sees him as someone who's more than a driver.. like a friend!To Hills, nobody understands him better than Colin. He has been loyal and trustworthy to him."I love this Job better Sir! I don't wish to have a different Job" Colin responded."You're just like your father Colin. He was this Loyal to my Dad.. I guess you got your good traits from him"Colin smiled.. "I derive pleasure driving you to wherever you want sir. You might not want to believe it, but if my dad could serve your Dad for decades... then I can too"His laughed as he found Colin's words funny."It's not gonna last for long. I won't let you be my driver forever... You deserve better Colin. Anyways, just in case you change your mind, the offer is still open"Colin nodded and drove out of the mansion."Did you pack everything?" Hills asked."Yes! everything's in the trunk"After a 30 minutes drive, Colin drove into an orphanage home. He alighted from the car and opened the door for Hills.As soon as Hills got down, some kids ran to him chanting his names and looking all excited as if they were all waiting for his arrival.Hills had a bright smile on his face, he missed the kids and it was obvious the kids did too.Colin brought out the items from the trunk and Hills said he got a gift for everyone. The kids were all excited as Hills led them in with Colin behind.When Hills wants to brighten up his mood or feel relaxed, he either comes to the orphanage or the kids pack. Playing with children and seeing them happy, gives him an unquenchable feeling of joy.He spent quality time with the kids and he also helped treat an injury on a little boy finger. He was scared of injections but with Hills there, he made the little boy have it.All the time Hills spent with the kids, Colin stood far away. He dislikes kids because he termed them as noisy creatures."One day Colin, you'd have your own kid. Let me see how you're going to cope with that" Hills always tells him.Soon, it was noon and Hills said goodbye to the kids and left. Colin exhaled deeply as soon as they were out of the orphanage. He wasn't the one playing with the kids, yet he looked stressed out."Let's go to the office Colin. When you drop me off, I need you to go get some earrings and go back to the orphanage..""Why sir?""Oh! The little girl I helped get treated for, it's her birthday today and I need her to have her special present.""Okay sir" --------Daphne Nobel had a phone placed on her ears and she seemed to be yelling at whoever it was, she looked quite upset."Don't you dare mess with me! Send over the products I ordered first time tomorrow morning, else I'm going to sue your company and make sure no one patronizes you anymore. It's a warning"With that, she disconnected the call and rubbed her forehead gently. When she's in business, she hates when her order gets delayed. It's an annoying business strategy for her."Welcome to my... fashion shop. Oh! It's you" Daphne recognized the customer who just walked in as the proud stranger who gave her a ride. ".. It's Colin right?"Colin didn't recognize her at that very moment, but it soon clicked. He simply ached his brows and didn't react further.".. You know, it's so nice to finally see you again. I thought we won't bump into each other again, I guess the world is indeed small as they say.." Daphne was smiling and laughing at the same time but Colin did not react. He acted like he's not the one she's talking to."..I never got the chance to say a proper thank you to....""Let me see the collections of earrings you have" Colin cuts Daphne off.That's it.. She knew she was never wrong about her judgement with people. He's indeed so proud of himself. He won't even let her say what's on her mind.She mentally scoffed at him then brought out the collection of earrings she has. Colin tried to make a choice but couldn't. He has no idea the type of earrings that is meant for kids.He hated the fact that Hills had sent him on this kind of errand but he couldn't say no, because it was an order from his boss."If you're having difficulty making a choice, then I might as well help you with that... if you don't mind" Daphne suggested."Mhm""May I know who you're getting it for? Is it your mother? Sister?.. You know, Girlfriend?.. Wi..""For a child" Again Colin cuts her off.He couldn't help but feel annoyed. Seems like the only time he bumps into this lady is only when he's in a foul mood and she's not helping matters.To him, She talks too much and it's annoying him even more. He doesn't know what her name is, and he doesn't care to know either."Here! This is the perfect one for a child"Colin took it and looked at it properly, he admired it."Wrap it up, I'm taking it" He pushed it back to Daphne, who wrapped it up and told him what his bill is."Keep the change..""Thank you! I hope to see you next time..." Daphne said as he was already out of the shop.Daphne Nobel felt like kicking his a*s. How dare he try to act like a Greek God. Just because he gave her a lift doesn't mean she should worship him!.She's so done trying to be friendly with him when all he does in return is to ignore her and act like he doesn't know her.Regina's day would have been better, not until the boss showed up at noon and the company turned into chaos with everyone trying to get everything done as soon as possible.Daniel showed up at her office, she didn't realize his presence because of how engrossed she was. Regina lifted her head up as he cleared his throat and upon seeing Daniel, she smiled."Hey Daniel""Long time no see Regina" He sounded as if he was just seeing her after so many years.. He's exaggerating."It's just a few days Daniel" "And you didn't care to check up on me!"Regina felt guilty instantly. He was right. She should have gone to his department and maybe invited him to lunch or something. it's a little something she could have done."I'm so sorry Daniel.. I've just been occupied with so much work"Chuckling.. He said "Everyone is.. But, that won't stop us from having our lunch breaks. Let's have lunch together""Uh! I don't think I'll be going , Daniel.. I still have a lot of files to go through and ther
"OMG!! He's just so cute! I can't believe that Hills Sebastian slept in this apartment last night!" Daphne squealed, staring and drooling over the sleeping Hills.Since there isn't any other room left, Hills had to sleep on the couch. It's a good thing Regina let him stay the night because the rain didn't stop. It was a heavy down pour."Keep your voice down Daphne" Regina nudged at her slightly but she didn't stop drooling over her boss.Regina rolled her eyes and continued making breakfast. Mirabelle was already waiting at the dining table. "Your boss is really amazing Regina.. For him to care about the welfare of his employees.. That's so sweet of him. Too bad he had to sleep on the couch, if you had told me last night, I would have let him sleep in my room instead""You're crazy Daphne" "Crazy for your boss" Daphne laughed while Regina chuckled.. "I'm just kidding" She added."Rather than stand there and drool over someone that doesn't even know who you are.. Why don't you help
"Mother!" Hills approached his mother who was in the living room, waiting for him.He was up in his room when Colin came to inform him of his mother's presence. Hills wished he had supernatural powers to just disappear into thin air and go far away from his mother.His mother rarely visits him, and when she does, it's the same old story. "Hey son" Hills kissed her both cheeks, after which they sat.She held his cheeks and checked him thoroughly,, she let go of his cheek and shook her head and Hills immediately knew where this was headed."Look how thin you've become son! Are you skipping meals""No mom! I don't skip meals.. I take my meals when necessary""I don't think it's so!! look at you, You've lost some weight. If only you have a woman by your side.. to take good care of you and watch your every need. You know I can't always be there for you. What you need is a wife"Hills was forced to roll his eyes but prevented himself from doing so, so it doesn't seem disrespectful.He knew
Hills and Martina were having breakfast together without saying a word to each other. Martina kept moving uncomfortably on her seat and sighing audibly so Hills could start up a conversation with her but he played no attention to her.To Hills, he wants her to leave his house as soon as possible and he wants her to say it herself but it doesn't look like she'd say it."You should really get your bruise treated.." Hills started."Sure I will" Martina smiled, at least Hills cares about her.. That she thought!!"If you care so much about it, why don't you take me to the hospital yourself?"Hills looked at her with raised brows.. She just said something really meaningless that he can't seem to comprehend. He focused back on his food, ignoring her. Martina felt awkward and went back to eating.. She shouldn't have said that!"When are you leaving?" Hills asked again, after sometime."Leave?""Of course! You begged to spend the night here and I let you. You should be planning on leaving, sh
Under the guise of work requirements, Hills made Regina stay by his side. Just like the last time he made her come over to his mansion, he made her work on some files and the ones that aren't even necessary.He wanted someone by his side at his moment of weakness and Regina did the trick. Somehow, her presence made him forget about Martina and everything else.It didn't stop there, Hills fired the PA his mother had gotten for him. He noticed that She was trying to seduce him by removing the buttons on her shirt and exposing her cleavages when she's with him.The sight was irritating to him and he hates when a lady is trying to force herself on him. His mother would never stop until he finds himself a woman and settle down with, which he's not ready to do.Without thinking twice, he made Regina his PA instead.. He saw the disapproval on her face but he didn't bother at all. Part of the reason he wants Regina to be his PA is because he wants her by his side all the time. It's still real
Hills wasn't himself throughout the day.. He has always known Alex to be the flirty type but he never thought he'd try to take it out in Regina.The way he addressed Regina as beautiful.. makes him upset, and the way he held her hand longer than he should,, he felt annoyed.He felt some unknown feelings from his belly and he can't even explain what it means. All he knows is that he didn't like Alex holding her hand. He'd make sure that the next time he has a meeting with Alex, Regina won't be going with him. "So tell me, how did the presentation go Angel?" He asked Mirabelle. He's now so fond of calling her.. Angel and nog her name."It went well, and guess what?" She was so excited as she eagerly waited for Hills response."Uhm... I'm not really good at guesses""Fine! I won a medal, have a look" She searched through her bag and pulled out a medal then showed it to Hills."Wow! I'm so proud of you Angel..! You're really smart" Hills said and ruffled her hair, then pinched her chee
Hills woke up after sometime, feeling much better. He sat up and looked around but couldn't find Regina anywhere. He thought she must have gone back home or the office.He sighed and pushed the duvet away and stood to his feet. He's no longer shivering but still weak. He managed to walk into the bathroom and had a nice warm bath, hopefully, that would give him some strength.He wasn't happy that he woke up and couldn't find Regina anywhere.. She should have stayed longer, so he can at least say thank you.He came out wrapped in just his towel which was dangerously hanging down his waist and water dripping from his body.That same time, Regina walk into the room without knocking. To her, she thought he'd still be sleeping but to her surprise, she met him almost naked.She gasped loudly and her eyes widened in shock as she looked at him. Her eyes trailed from his face to his chest. She watched the water that kept dripping and rolling through the lines of his abs.He has a well built and
On a Saturday evening, Daphne went to Regina's room and woke her up. Regina grumbled asking to be left alone so she could sleep more but Daphne didn't hear any of it. She pushed Regina off the bed and pushed her into the bathroom.Earlier today, Hills had called Regina and informed her that there's a business commitment that evening and he wants her to come with him. He told her to get ready on time as he'd send his driver over to pick her up.Lazily, Regina had her bath and walked out of the bathroom to meet Daphne already placing clothes and shoes down, while Mirabelle assisted her."What are you doing?""Tonight, we are gonna be doing your make-up and dressing you up, right Mira" Mira nodded and they both did an high five.Regina rolled her eyes.. "And if I don't agree to that?""You have no choice girl. Mira, make her sit" Daphne said.Mira ran to Regina, grabbed her hand and pulled her to the seat in front of the mirror."This isn't necessary at all" Regina groused."Of course it
The whole family sat around the large dining table at the sebastains Mansion, having a quiet and peaceful dinner to celebrate their lady achievements."Cheers, to more years filled with happiness, love, and lost importantly, a life free from those who wanted nothing but to ruin us" Hills paused and stared at everyone's faces, then he continued. "Cheers to a fresh start, a new beginning and a new found relationship..." He concluded and they all clicked their glasses together with smiles on their faces.As if they all had it all planned out, they all drank from the glass at the same time.Mirabelle quickly climbed on her seat.. "I wanna say something everyone!!" She said in a loud tone, getting everyone's attention."Go ahead dear" Regina urged her and everyone gave her their undivided attention but curiosity were written on their faces as they wondered what she has to say."First of all, I want to sincerely say sorry to my dearest mother for putting her through so much worry and leavi
It's been two weeks since everything. The fight, pursuit here and there and everything else. Now, everything bid back to being normal. Hills and Regina already returned back to New York with Mirabelle and enrolled her into a therapy session. It was really necessary since Damon played with her mind.In this two weeks, Regina was told not to pay visit to Mirabelle until the session is over and Regina dearly hope for her daughter to be well again.As for Hills, he's recovering pretty fast. Thankfully, the bullet did not go very deep into his legs and there's hope he'd walk again.Regina sat opposite Martina in the interrogation room. The room was filled with an uncomfortable silence, and Regina could sense the weight of guilt that hung heavily on Martina's shoulders. She cleared her throat gently, trying to break the tension."Martina," Regina began softly, Martina's head remained bowed. She couldn't even bring herself to look at Regina and Regina could actually see that."I'm sorry Reg
Damon was beside himself also and he felt really angry that his plans have yet again failed. He has been arrested after coming a long way. Just when he was about to finally get his target and live the life he has always dreamed of, things had to go this rough, yet again. Damon thought and decided that he is not going to let this slip and he is going to make sure that Hills and Regina pay one way or the other. He can't go to jail. He needs to come up with a perfect plan. As a police officer pushed him into his jail cell and took off the handcuff in his hands. Damon devised a plan. "Now stay there like a good boy!!"The officer turned to leave and just when he was close to exiting the cell, Damon moved swiftly towards him and slammed him against the wall then twisted his neck to the side very hard. The officer became unconscious. Damon quickly exchanged his clothes with that of the officer. He put on the uniform and it fits him perfectly, it's a good thing they have the same body si
As Hills paced back and forth in the police station, frustration mounting, his impatience reached a breaking point. Unable to contain himself any longer, he approached one of the officers working on tracking Regina's location and demanded an update.What is taking so long? Why aren't you doing anything to find Regina? We're running out of time here!" Hills felt agitated. Everything is just being too slow and time is not on his side.First, Mirabelle got missing and they haven't even found her yet, now Evelyn? Things are really getting out of hand and more complicated. "Sir, I understand your concern, but we are still actively working on locating her. This process can take time, and we're doing everything we can" One of the officer said"Time is of the essence! Regina's life, and more importantly, Mirabelle's life, are at stake here. We can't afford to waste any more time!" Hills lamented.Just as Hills was about to lose hope, the officer tracking Regina's location suddenly spoke up, b
As Damon continued to drive, his knuckles turning white from gripping the steering wheel, Charlotte's eyes widened with alarm as she glanced back, noticing the car that had been following them for miles."Um, Damon," Charlotte hesitated, her voice trembling slightly. "I think we're being followed."Damon's face contorted in anger as he slammed his hand against the steering wheel. "It must be Hills or Regina," he seethed through gritted teeth. "They must have found out about our plan.""But how is that even possible? I was sure they left the penthouse earlier today" Charlotte's heart raced, fear gripping her as she looked at Damon. "What should we do now? We're about to get caught Damon. Do something, we can't get caught now!" She pestered himDamon's expression hardened, his mind racing with a sudden change of plan. He grabbed his phone and began typing furiously, his actions shrouded in secrecy. Charlotte desperately sought answers, her voice filled with worry. "Damon, what are you
Hills and Regina followed the police to Damon's penthouse. As they approached the gate, Hills turned to Regina, his voice filled with uncertainty."Are you sure this is the penthouse, Regina?" he asked, casting a glance at the elegant building before them.Regina hesitated for a moment before responding. "I've only been here once, and that was when Damon showed me the house before our divorce. But based on what he told me, this should be it. Let's go in and have a look. I really hope we find him."They rang the doorbell, their hearts pounding with anticipation. To their surprise, the door swung open almost immediately, revealing Charlotte standing there.Both Regina and Charlotte locked eyes, memories of the past flashing through their minds. Regina couldn't help but remember the painful moment she caught Damon in bed with Charlotte, the betrayal etched into her memory.The pain she felt seeing her husband pants down with his secretary in their matrimonial bed. And the mockery Charlo
The door pulled open, revealing a fat pot-bellied old man instead of Damon, leaving Regina surprised. The old man looked at them with curiosity and asked, "What can I do for you folks?"Hills took a step forward and replied, "We're looking for a man named Damon. He used to live here before. Did you know him?"The old man shook his head slowly. "I'm sorry, but I don't know any man named Damon. I just recently moved in last month after the house was sold to me."Regina's heart sank, and she could feel tears welling up in her eyes. She stammered, "But... but he lived here. He's my ex husband and this was the house we lived in. And just few days back, he took my daughter and we suspect he'd. e back here. Please sir, tell us if Damon is inside. We need to get him arrested. My daughter's life is at stake here."The old man's expression softened as he noticed Regina's distress. "I'm really sorry to hear that, miss, but I genuinely have no knowledge about Damon or his whereabouts."Desperatio
The next morning, Charlotte took matters into her hands as she went upstairs with a tray of food. Since Damon said Mirabelle is now her responsibility and she can do whatever she likes with her, Charlotte felt really happy because this is the chance she needs to teach the daughter of the one person she hates, a lesson. All this years, she has been in this fruitless marriage, unable to bear her own child. It hurts when the doctor had said she had no womb. Like, until she dies, no one would call her mother. She would never have a child of her own. it felt like a curse. it felt as if Regina laid a curse on her never to bare a child of her own. 5 years ago, she had an affair with Damon and that was when Regina caught them red-handed and Damon was willing to divorce her. To Charlotte, she felt Regina is the reason for her childlessness.She's going to make sure mirabelle suffer. She would torture Mirabelle up to the point that she would regret being Regina's daughter.Charlotte would ha
Daphne sat beside Regina, her heart breaking as her friend's tears continued to flow. She gently brought a plate of food closer, placing it on the coffee table in front of them. "Regina, please try to eat something. I know it's hard, but keeping your strength up is important during this difficult time," Daphne softly pleaded, her voice filled with concern.Since Regina woke up, she have been crying non-stop which got Daphne really confused on how to cheer her up.Regina glanced at the plate but shook her head, her voice trembling with anguish. "How can I eat when I don't even know if Mirabelle has eaten? I can't find any peace until she's back with us." Her voice cracked between sobs, deep-rooted fear and desperation evident in her words.Daphne reached out, placing a gentle hand on Regina's trembling shoulder. "I understand your worry, Regina. We're all feeling it. But you have to trust that Hills is doing everything they can to find Mirabelle. They're professionals, and they won't s