AGATHAThe moment Laura passed out in my presence, shock embraced me as heat cascaded in my palms. It was at that moment Sasha was passing through, and her mouth fell open at the scene. I didn't do anything. I wasn't even touching her. Was this some sought of tricks she's trying to pull on me?“Ma'am Laura!” Sasha exclaimed, dropping the laundry basket as she rushed to her. Taking a step back, I turned and started walking away. Laura was just pretending. ‘That snake,’ I gritted my teeth, balling my fist as I paced to and fro in my room.Soon, I saw a doctor leave Laura's room, I knew Eric, my brother, was inside with her and that's the more indignation stirred up in me. What has that lady fed my brother with? Seriously, what stunts was she playing? I'm going to get to the roots of all these things —Laura must leave.My hands twitched the doorknob and the door squeaked open as I sauntered in, the first thing my eyes fell on was Laura —Our gaze happened to meet, and before I could open
LAURA“Is the meal prepared yet, Sasha?” Came Eric's voice and a wide smile spread on my lips. For the past two days, there wasn't any sight of Agatha lurking around and for some reason, I felt great, and happy that she wasn't around. Or else, if she was, I knew there'd be havoc. Seeing the other side of Eric for the past two days has been something else. He treats me like a woman, not just any woman, but how a woman deserved to be treated.“I said I'm alright, Eric.” I let out a groan as we sat in the dining room. “You aren't feeling too good, Laura. You should eat, at least some soup.” Eric replied, calling after Sasha who came with two bowls of soup and I chuckled, shaking my head.We ate in silence, as if we were mute for some minutes. I kept glancing at Eric who stayed focused on his meal. I let out a soft sigh.“Do you need anything?” Eric spoke up, and my mouth fell open to look at him again, but he still doesn't have his eyes on me—Did he know I had been staring at him for a
Laura's POVThe tears that slipped from my eyes couldn't propel me to move forward and perhaps land a slap on Agatha's disgusting cheeks —How could she? Me? Poisoning her?Eric stared at me with anger flashing in his eyes, and I could swear my legs went weak. Only God knows what it took for me not to fall on my feet merely staring at his raging eyes—I mean he has been angry before, but it hasn't hit differently this way before.I tried to justify myself, but I couldn't, tears unbearably started cascading down my cheeks that I couldn't even open my mouth to say something.“Sh-She poisoned me, Eric.” Agatha said again, shocking me to the system. What part of the world did this woman come from?The next thing I knew was Agatha brawling so hard. “She poisoned me, Eric. I don't know what I've done to deserve this kind of treatment from her. I only came back just after visiting Dad and the next thing I knew was Laura giving me some glass of water to drink. Not only that, but I had gone upst
Eric's POVDespite how much I tried to compose myself when Agatha had claimed Laura poisoned her, I didn't want to believe her—I never wanted to believe her. Not until it was all proven when I saw a white substance in one of Laura's bag, making me to freeze at first—Seriously? Is this happening right now? Did she actually poison her? It took an ounce of me not to approach, but I did anyway, pinning her straight on the wall with my eyes. I felt her tremble, her mouth half-opened as she stared at me—Damn those tears. I badly wanted to wipe it all away from her, but I was so angry at same time.My brain screamed at me, ‘Get yourself together, Eric. She poisoned your sister, remember? She's a gold digger!”“I...I...” Laura stuttered, the words difficult for her to say as she got choked up with tears trickling down her cheeks. Believe me I wanted to trust her, I wanted to believe she couldn't do such a thing to Agatha, but then the evidence was there and clear—This was the exact poison th
Laura's POVSeething my teeth in anger, I grasped the hems of my dress as I stared at Agatha who looked nonchalant, taking up the slice of plantains Sasha was serving her with.I was sure she's probably enjoying this kind of special treatment because she wouldn't stop smiling and giggling at some point like someone who'd achieved a special result. When she glanced up at me, I was tempted to look away but no, I didn't —Apparently, I glared back at her as she licked her lips in like she was the predator and I was her prey.God forbade.Honestly, it felt weird sitting alone at the dinning table with Agatha after what she had done and accused me of. I let out a sigh—Not like Eric was buying my truth anyway. Until now, he still sees me like the lady who attempted to take his sister's life and would even distance himself from me. Jeez. I would rather not think of it knowing Agatha was right opposite me, food stuffed in her mouth with her eyes all over me as if keeping a watchful eye on me.
Laura's POV“Eric?” I paused, my eyes fixated on his drenched clothes. The rain wasn't showing mercy either because it kept dripping.Eric stared at me without saying a word, his eyes were doing the talking instead, and I suddenly felt taken aback by his stares. Why was he staring at me that way?Suddenly, he started taking slow strides to me, every step he took making my body fidget as I expected him to blast at my face. Perhaps Agatha must have lied to him about what occurred today.“I'm sorry for not believing you.” His next words came as a shock to my face, my expression registered with astonishment as my mouth fell open.Did Eric Sloan of all people just apologized and forgave me?!He took his lips in, his eyes never leaving mine. “I'm sorry for not trusting you, Laura. I recently found out you didn't do anything Agatha claimed you did the first place. That's why, that's why...” He hasn't finished talking when I clutched his collars, tilting my head to kiss him—I was never expect
Aaron's POVI stood beside the window blinds of my room, anger blazing in my eyes as I gripped my phone, seething my teeth. I had just gotten news of Eric's investment and how he successfully got many brand ambassadors on his side.I thought I'd placed eyes in his company, I had asked my PA to do the findings of most of his shareholders and connive with them, so I'd know every nook and cranny in Eric's company but still, nothing has changed. He was still getting ahead of me.The last time I saw him was at the event I hosted, seeing the pretty damsel beside him, I recognized her but pretended not to.. That's Laura Karma. I had looked into her background, and she's the same girl her father got killed by Eric, and her mother kidnapped.A smirk crept up on my lips. She will be a useful tool to me in the future. I'm ready to do whatever it takes to make Eric crumble on his feet and go down with his company. He was my enemy, my sworn enemy, right from the day he arrogantly turned down my b
Laura's POVRena didn't say another word for close to two minutes and right now, it felt like I'm in suspense, my heart pounding so hard in my chest until she cleared her throat.“Are you falling for Mr. Eric Sloan, Friend?” Rena asked in a low voice, yet unsatisfied, and I sighed, nodding my head like she could see me.“I can't deny the fact that I might be falling for him, Rena. We just consummated our marriage last...”“Consummate what?!!” Rena screamed from the other end. No one needed to tell me that she might have jump up, wherever she was.I bit my lower lip, shutting my eyes and opening them back again. “Don't be too loud now, Rena. You heard me correctly,” I replied, rolling my eyes as I walked to my closet, bringing out outfits comfortable to wear.Rena screamed again, almost deafening my ears. “Did you and Eric just... Oh my goodness! Oh my goodness! I'm coming over, Laura. I need to see you,” Rena squealed and I snickered.Oh, Rena.“Wait, you're coming over??” I questione