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The tension at the Fernandez mansion had increased considerably, the quest to become the heir had begun officially. Two weeks ago, an official announcement was made by Gregory and Rosaline Fernandez of their plans to retire during a banquet they hosted for their employees.
Their children and grandchildren were already aware of this but it came as a surprise to the employees who knew how passionate the couples felt and ran their business.
“That's not all.” Gregory continued. “I know you all might think that the next CEO would be our first child but you are wrong.”
The whispering that followed t
IT HAPPENSSophie's parents Fred and May Fernandez had never grown used to the disrespect shown to them by their family members. Their only crime was falling in love and getting married. Fred had always had a mind of his own and always went for what he wanted. He had met May at her father's garage when he went to have his car checked, it wasn't love at first sight. May had always had a way to engage people in a conversation, especially her father's client. She insisted that they didn't have to get bored while waiting for their car to be serviced.Though some clients were not interested in talking, a high number of them didn't mind, some just listened while others conversed with them. Fred had always preferred taking his car to the mechanic by himself and on that fateful day as the rain splattered on his c
ZOEYLosing her job was not the only price Zoey had to pay for the false accusations she made against Caleb. She was left confused as to the power in play concerning what was happening to her, she not only lost her job but her landlord also gave her a quit notice from her apartment, a petition was also filed as to bearing false witness and making Caleb suffer, she knew he was not from a wealthy home but what surprised her was the lawyers fighting his case, they were high profile lawyers that usually represented celebrities and wealthy businessmen.Left with no choice, broke and homeless; she decided to do some snooping around. The information she was able to gather made little or no sense to her but an awful feeling nagged at her, so she decided to reach out to Caleb, find out what was amiss, and maybe have a piece of the
PURSUE***********************NARRATOR’S POV***********************The chase of who would take over the Fernandez group of companies continued. Sophie had not won a single contract no matter how hard she tried. She had done all the necessary research and put in her best to no avail.This caused her sleepless nights and she had bags under her eyes. Her parents became worried and encouraged her to relinquish to David who seemed to be faring well, unknown to them he too had had so many rejections but kept lying to appear in charge and winni
LET'S CELEBRATE “Congratulations ma'am, you are hired.” the executive manager shook hands with Sophia and Caleb. Sophie wanted to scream out but had to compose herself, it was a dream come true and she could not wait to share the good news with her parents. “The contracts would be ready for signing on Thursday, so we would be expecting to see you here before 10:00 am.” “Okay, I will be here.'' Sophie replied, “would the CEO be here too? '' She wanted to meet the young man that had inherited the company. “Unfortunately no, ma'am.” the manager replied. Avoiding to spare a glance towards Caleb who had turned red due to Sophie's question.
TO FORGET Caleb and Sophie had more wine and loosened up, Caleb made bolder remarks about Sophie's body and she smiled flirtatiously, enjoying his bold stares and the way he touched her. They both were so intoxicated that they flirted shamelessly with each other. Sophie woke up disoriented with a very bad headache which made her head spin. She felt like death itself. The movement beside her made her cringe in fear until she saw who it was. “Caleb, how come?” she wondered. She couldn't remove her eyes and she allowed it to wander over the body lying beside her. He was naked as the blanket shifted revealing some public hair below his pelvic area. Sophie glanced over at herself; she never slept naked, but she was stark naked from her waist dow
NEMESIS ***************** CALEB’S POV ***************** The drive to Sheraton Hotels and Towers was the fastest I had ever driven in a long while probably never. I wanted to see Angela again, there was something about her that tugged in my heart. It felt like a Deja Vu, and I loved it and wanted to relieve it. Maybe my heart was still hurting from my experience with Sophie and trying to cling to any memory or person, only time will tell. I wanted to forget the night with Sophie, it was of utmost importance that I do. I let the car windows down and allowed the night breeze to caress my skin while I listened to rhythm and blues. I felt free,
PARDON ************** ZOEY’S POV **************** The moment I set my eyes on Caleb, memories of our time together came back with full force. He was the kindest and most generous man I've ever met. He had treated me with so much respect and love when we were dating, our relationship was envied and complemented by our peers in school. Everyone said our match was made in heaven, unfortunately, I turned it into a nightmare. As I stood before him in what I believed was his home, I came face to face with what I had lost due to my negligence and lack of self-control. Would I blame Philip, never? It was my fault, my grievous fault, I wanted to eat my cake and still have it. I belittled the most precious person I had because he wasn't wild as
CORPORATE ********************** CALEB’S POV *********************** Back to new-york, the city that never sleeps, everyone seems to be in a hurry to get to their destination. The always busy streets, the late nights, the clique of friends, the new and old lovers, everything seemed to be going on all at once in the great city and having lived here all my life I feel a special bond with it. I went straight to the office from the airport, my guards walked a considerable distance away from me as I did not want to draw attention to myself. Also, I wasn't ready to announce my new status to my in-laws, at least not yet. Junior level staff were not aware of who I was just as I wanted and demanded from my CMO and I
EPILOGUE ********************** 5 MONTHS LATER ********************** Sophie had every reason to be happy today. It had been nine months of pelvic pain, sleepless nights, and heartache. In the end, it was worth it all; she held her baby who came into the world a few minutes ago, and instantly fell in love. The baby's cry was like a sweet melody in her ears. She would not trade her for all the gold in this world. “Congratulations darling.” Her mother smiles as she enters the room Sophie and her baby were at the Richmonds maternity center, usually patronized by the rich and famous not forgetting celebrities. Sophie smiled weakly, “I'm famished, I could eat a truckload of food r
THE LAST RUN ******************** CALEB’S POV ****************** I am already fifteen minutes late for the meeting. I can't wait to see the shock on their faces when I arrive. From what my personal assistant has told me, the whole family is in the boardroom, waiting for my arrival. I am also intentional about my dress code. Instead of the usual suit and tie, I decided to wear a shirt and ripped jeans; I look like the normal average guy, which to me is perfect. Brad, my chief operating officer, had earlier objected. He is from the school that believes that corporate events have a dress code, not me. I wear what I want to my own company. It feels great to be at the helm of so much power at this point.
MY BUTTERFLY ****************** CALEB’S POV ****************** My heart is heavy and burdened as I watch the woman who has come to mean everything to me wither away before my eyes. I see her pains and how she tries so hard to hide them with a smile. Sometimes I want to break down and cry but for her, I try to be strong. However when she is not watching I go to a private place and cry. They say strong men do not cry but for Angela’s sake I agree to be a weakling for her sake I agree that I am not man enough. We have only known each other for a short while now but to me; it seems like forever. We both have never been intimate, as we agreed to only remain friends. Angela's choice, not mine. My marriage with S
CHANGES *********************** NARRATOR’S POV *********************** The whole family was in a frenzy as they waited for news concerning their father and grandfather. Helen was hysterical, moving from one end of the hall to the other. “Sit down, for goodness’ sake, or stay still. You are making me dizzy with your back and forth,” David yelled at his elder sister. “Get a life you son of a gun.” Helen hissed but stayed still, her back resting on the wall. “Whore.” David muttered, ready for a fight of words with his sister. Everyone ignored them, as they were all tensed by what was happening. When they bo
LET IT BE ********************** SOPHIE’S POV *********************** Three Months LATER………….. The morning sickness has subsided greatly and I heaved a great sigh of relief. I thought the baby would come out of my mouth as I nearly puked my intestines out daily for almost three weeks. I wonder why they call it morning sickness when you are sick all day. I found myself eating foods I usually detested and found out the smell of my once favorite perfume made me sick. I know you guys must be wondering why I'm talking about morning sickness when I had earlier made an appointment to get rid of the baby. FLASHBACK……….
FOR F*CKS SAKE ********************** NARRATOR’S POV *********************** “I have spent decades building this company, and because that ...that riff-raff got a contract she now feels high and mighty and wants to start rubbing shoulders with me.” David rumbled on, his tie loosely hung over his neck, his shirt unbuttoned exposing the white singlet he was wearing inside. His wife Ella cringed as she looked at her husband. He must have lost his mind, was all she could come up with. He was not a heavy drinker and seeing him drunk and in this state made her angry. And it was no one else's fault but Sophie’s and her parents. They feel on top of the world lately. The most annoying part was the grandparent’s sudden favoritism for them. “Bunch of lo
Meeting the rival **************** Sophie’s pov **************** Since after the party, I’ve been feeling woozy and sick and for the life of me, I can’t explain why. I hardly get sick and at first, I thought it was the flu but the symptoms I’m having, state otherwise. I would have called in sick today, but I can’t. I have a meeting with the head of sales of Delacroix enterprise and I have to be on my best behavior, that’s if I intend to get more business deals from them. I quickly shower and try to moisturize my skin, but the smell of the lotion makes me sick and I rush to the toilet and puke out the little breakfast I had this morning. I splash some water on my face and walk back into my r
YES, TO LIVING ******************* CALEB’S POV ******************** I was surprised that Sophie invited me to her party considering our last run-in with each other. I wasn't keen on going but I realized that avoiding her and her family was not beneficial to my plans. As I contemplated on whether to go or not, Angela came into my mind and I decided to invite her. It has been almost a few weeks now since I last saw her as she traveled to see her parents. I decided to call her to know if she was back in New York or not. She didn't pick her call on the first ring and when she managed to pick she sounded off and this scared me a lot. I didn't understand what she was saying at first a
ME, MYSELF AND I ******************* ANGELA’S POV ******************* “LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE '' is my new motto. Life is indeed short, and tomorrow might never be. A sad fate, but someone’s reality. I had earlier refused to go to the Fernandez party with Caleb when he asked me because I was not in the right frame of mind. How do I go partying when my life was crumbling before me; when my life was enveloped by grief? It was indeed a sad phase for me. However, the more I brooded over my life and situation, I got to realize that I had to live before I die. I couldn’t spend the remaining days dying instea