A man came from the back and picked up the dirt and that was when he felt a little satisfied to seat on the chair. He picked out a handkerchief from his back pocket and then used it in wiping the chair.At that moment he regretted his decision to get on public transport instead of allowing his driver to drive him down.He, with all sincerity, prayed that someone from the bus doesn't take a picture of him and upload it on social media.He would be so dead if his mother finds out about it. He considered himself lucky at that moment because he was wearing a hoodie shirt.He placed the hoodie over his head and that helped in concealing his face. He concentrated more on his phone as that helped in concealing his face.The bus reached the stop where Roberto was to alight. He paid the bus fare amidst glances from people and then hurried off.He sauntered towards the coffee shop which was a little away from where the bus dropped him, while his heart continued to thump heavily against his ches
Roberto had waited for more than three hours and Lucia was yet to appear at the shop. He initially became worried that she was probably somewhere alone trying to drown in the pool of her pains.When he expected her for a long time and didn't see her still, his worry became anxiety. He began to feel anxious for her. Has she gone away from the city? Perhap,she had left the place.It was very easy for her to do that, Roberto thought, since she was an orphan and had no one or anyone to care for her in this vast city. He mur some inaudible words praying that she hadn't done all she thought of her.He didn't bother to get angry. He told himself he was done with getting angry. Anger had brought him to this position he was in. He should have been reasonable enough to let his ang4 take control of him.He had ordered a lot of things which he distributed to the other diners in the cafe most of the time. Having waited for her to no avail, he gave up and resigned himself to his fate. He mentally t
The last three hours had been nothing but bliss and that had been ruined as soon as she had stepped into the cafe and saw him. While consoling her earlier,Jackson had taken her on a random walk.The next thing they knew, they were on a line at a slightly cheap cinema, waiting in line to purchase tickets to a movie. Jackson left her on the line and went to get them cans of popcorn and Coca-Cola.The movie was about a woman hell bent on revenge.Radio host Erica Bain and her fiancé David were viciously attacked by three men while walking their dog in Central Park.The men filmed the assault on their phones, and took Erica's engagement ring and her dog. David died from his injuries and Erica finds herself unable to continue her life as normal.Traumatized and living in fear, she attempts to purchase a gun but is denied a sale due to having no gun license.A nearby black market gun dealer overhears her desperation for protection and offers to sell her a Kahr K9 pistol for $1000. Unwilling
The day's sales was great and Lucia barely had enough time to rest her legs talk more of taking her lunch. She has been saved from experiencing total hunger due to the popcorn and Coca-Cola she had taken at the cinema.When it was around half past six and there was a lull in the influx of customers coming into the cafe, she went to the kitchen and grabbed a sandwich which she intended to eat slowly in order to savour it's flavour.She had hardly taken her first bite when a loud voice requested for her from the cafe's dining room. She hurried back to her position on the counter while she wolfed down the sandwich in her hands.She got to the counter and met a shock. They were up to fifteen new customers who wanted to be served. The man who had yelled for her was the latest addition and he hasn't even if waited for up to a minute.She plastered a big,automated smile on her face and collected each of their orders. She called the kitchen and within minutes, everyone had their orders fulfil
She ignored his question and continue balancing the register while she cast furtive glances at the show going on the television.He sighed and then laid a hand on her shoulder."I'm sorry, I didn't mean to upset you!" He apologized with a meek, gentle voice that did magic on Lucia. She was about to reply to him but changed her mind when a voice ordered her not to."No, let him ache for your companionship for a little longer. That way he would know you are a very important part of his life," the voice had said.Just then, the clock struck eight, and that was when she deemed it fit to walk up to the man."Good day sir! The shop is about to close and we would like you to please leave," she said in the most polite voice she could come up with, even though he never deserved it.He had been throwing tantrums right from the moment he stepped into the shop.He shot her a demeaning look which would have sent other staff scurrying for shelter and then have to wait for him to leave even if it wa
Mrs Avanti was besides herself with worry in the few minutes it took the doctor to get to her residence. She paced up and down in her son's room while occasionally reaching to out to touch his forehead in order to feel his temperature.In all of his life, Roberto had never seen his mother so concerned about him. His memory of her was that she was always concerned about what would bring in more profits to her.She however, always made sure to provide for all he needed financially and materially but that was all. She was never there with him emotionally nor worried about him like she was now.Whenever he got sick, it was the butler's duty to make sure that the doctor came in and that he was well taken care of. His mother would only be aware of his sickness in whatever part of the world she was.He was still grateful that she at least required vto be updated with whatever vhecwas up to. Many parents never gave a damn about what went on with their kids as long as they kept the cash flowin
They were in the middle of nowhere. There was no reception on the bodyguards phone and none of them knew how to deliver a baby. They were all looking helplessly dreading what would happen to them I'd anything bad occurred.They were still contemplating what to do when they saw Edward returning home in the rain storm. He was soaked to the skin. He was stopped and asked the direction to the nearest hospital.He had told them there was no hospital in that province. He asked them what happened and when he was told, requested to see the woman.He told them the baby was already crowning so it would be risky to move her in such storm to the physician's place.While they were at a loss of what to do, he had moved closer to Mrs Avanti and helped her deliver her baby. The bodyguards were amazed. They all waited in the limousine while he cared for the baby with the spare things he could get.When the rain stopped, they decided to drive back to Rome so that both mother and son would get adequate
It was the next morning and the bright rays of sunlight seeped into the room through the small gap between the silk curtains. The sun shone straight into Roberto's eyes and he tried in vain to shut it out with his hand.He had been lying on the bed with his face turned upward to the ceiling. The sleep he had the previous night had been restless in spite of the assurance given to him by Dr Edward.He rolled from one side of the bed to the other as he remembered all the stories and words of admonishment which his god father had shared with him.He remembered telling him all that had happened between him and Lucia, how they had met and the events leading up to the video being uploaded and she discovering who was behind it and the way she had reacted.The doctor had been silent all through while he was recounting the story. At the end of it all, he was expecting a very bad scolding but what he got made him more dumbfounded at what was called Love."Let me tell you some stories. At thend o
Aria woke up to a disturbing dream that had plagued her that night. Her alarm had not gone off yet and the colors of the sky seemed to change as she stared aimlessly through her window. Golden shafts shooting upwards from the sun. The dream.It wasn't so much of a bad dream but it wasn't exactly a good one either, especially not at the time. It would complicate things because you see, the dream was about Jacob. An erotic sensual phantasm of her and her new boss. It had been a fairly long time since Aria had had a wet dream and so this bothered her. Flashes of pictures, memories of the dream flared all over eyes, burned through her mind as she struggled to keep him off her thoughts. She failed miserably. The details were still as clear as glass in her subdued memory. The images of his rugged handsome face leaning forward and planting a kiss on the base of her throat. Her whimpers as he carried on. She remembered digging her hand into his thick hair, begging for him to stop but never
Stephanie couldn't delay any longer as she wanted the best for her favourite cousin. Fear had struck a chord in her heart when she heard Mrs Avanti mention Lucia's name out loud.She knew her dissatisfaction and dislike towards people who weren't financially buoyant as she was. She often saw them as scum and never wanted to be associated with them.Stephanie's fear for Lucia was real because she feared that Mrs Avanti had discovered who she was and how much she meant to her son and wanted her out of the way.She knew Mrs Avanti would do anything to break the relationship if she knew Lucia wasn't from a wealthy family. And she didn't want anything bad to happen to Roberto.She was relieved when the latter ordered that Lucia be brought to the hospital and she immediately sprang into action. She knew she had to do this for Roberto and she hoped that Lucia would be willing to come with her.Stephanie left in the company of Mrs Avanti's secretary and they headed for the coffee shop where L
"The family hospital ma," her secretary responded aptly.They continued in silence till they reached the hospital. It was a big hospital of about twenty stories and was one of the best hospitals in the world. Its expertise is second to none with quality staff and equipments."Good morning Mrs. Avanti! I see you are here already!" Mr. Edwards greeted with a weak smile."Where's my son? Where's Roberto?" She asked with impatience."He's at the emergency ward."She froze and was baffled by what she heard."The emergency ward? Why would you put my son in the same ward with those people? Why? This is gross incompetent by you guys. You know how much I like only the best for my son," she ranted on and on, and all Mr. Edward did was laugh."Would you like to take a break ma?" He asked and immediately, she went mute, panting heavily."Roberto wasn't admitted at the general emergency ward but instead at the VIP ward!" He announced and watched her heave a sigh of relief."Thank goodness!" She sa
Lydia Avanti had ordered a press conference in order to address the anxiety of her shareholders, board of directors and the general public over their worry on who would take over the company in her absence.She made sure her personal assistant complied with her directive against his own misgivings after he had told her of the decline in the price of their stocks.The press conference was organized in the huge hall of the corporation. Within two hours of the announcement, the hall was filled to the brim and many were live streaming the event to the viewers at home.Over sixty reporters and journalists from various news platforms across the world gathered in the hall to listen to what she had to say. Many of them had been holding different news editorials on the issue.Investors, share holders, business moguls and partners, and senior managers of the corporation were also present. Many company employees were also seen trying to maintain order and blend into the teeming people.Mrs Avant
You said it yourself that I was way bigger than his wolf and if that means anything, it means I can subdue him in a fight. So, what prevented you from telling me about it untilit got to almost forty times.I thought I was your friend and friends stick through with each other through thick and thin." Lucia told him as she have him the stinky eye." I already blame myself for what happened to me. I don't need you to add to the guilt I'm feeling inside of me. I knew you would hate me when you heard of what had transpired but I also need you to understand me.I'm a nobody. No one except you and a few would notice if I'm gone if he did anything to me. By the time you would know he was the culprit, things would have..."" You know what Jackson... Let's forget about it because I do not wish to discuss this anymore!" She said with a raise of her hand and he went mute immediately.Other people on the bus had their eyes trained on the duo. They saw them whispering furiously at each other but no
Stephanie was his cousin from his mother's side and the both of them were so close until she went to the Philippines for some work.She left the year before and though they always chatted and video called on Skype, he still felt upset with her."And what offense did I commit? You know, I'm the one who's meant to be angry with you!" He said as he walked to the bathroom.She pretended not to hear him and went on with her talk."Aunt said you've been gloomy since yesterday and you have refused to talk to anyone except the doctor!""Yeah!""Is it about a girl?" She asked with a light smile."Yeah! How do you know?""How won't I know? So tell me, what's the problem?"He took a deep sigh and then went on to narrate what happened between him and Lucia, telling her even the details he didn't tell Mr. Edward."I think I can help you out!" She announced with a devilish grin."What?" Asked a flabbergasted Roberto."You heard what I said."Roberto couldn't hide his happiness at what his cousin sa
After the meeting, he met me in the woods behind the pack territory and forced me down. I tried all in my power to resist him and succeeded. Within the twinkling of an eye, he shifted into his wolf and held me against a tree.I was trapped and scared shit out of my wits. His wolf was way bigger and more fearless than mine but not even half the size of yours. It growled at me and almost sunk it's fangs into my neck as I cowered in fear.He changed back into his physical appearance and told me he had control over me.He further told me that the punishment for disobeying any of the pack seniors was death first by killing your wolf by tieing it down with silver chains before you were shot dead by a silver bullet.Trust me,no one wants to experience that fate no matter how strong you were. I could only whimper pitifully as he roughly removed my clothes and forced his way in.I hated myself for what was happening time. I couldn't blame anyone but myself. I thought that was going to be all bu
Lucia saw that her friend was happy and even had a light spring in his steps as they walked towards the bus stop. He was happily humming a tune while he walked along the road.The joy in his heart was evident on his face. He greeted everyone they met on the way to the bus stop and even waved merrily to some kids playing football in a field.Lucia's brows furrowed in deep thoughts as she watched him. He normally was a lively person but today's excitement was on a new level. It was as if he had just been freed.Well, she was going to feel happy for him since he was happy. She only hoped it wasn't something temporal. She quietly walked beside him immersed in her own thoughts.She had been thinking things about some minutes before she remembered that Jackson had told her he had something to tell her. She looked up at him and sea him smiling happy at something only him knew about.Perhaps, what he wanted to let her know was associated with the way he was behaving now. It was better if she
Stephanie was his cousin from his mother's side and the both of them were so close until she went to the Philippines for some work.She left the year before and though they always chatted and video called on Skype, he still felt upset with her."And what offense did I commit? You know, I'm the one who's meant to be angry with you!" He said as he walked to the bathroom.She pretended not to hear him and went on with her talk."Aunt said you've been gloomy since yesterday and you have refused to talk to anyone except the doctor!""Yeah!""Is it about a girl?" She asked with a light smile."Yeah! How do you know?""How won't I know? So tell me, what's the problem?"He took a deep sigh and then went on to narrate what happened between him and Lucia, telling her even the details he didn't tell Mr. Edward."I think I can help you out!" She announced with a devilish grin."What?" Asked a flabbergasted Roberto."You heard what I said."Roberto couldn't hide his happiness at what his cousin sa