Charlotte stood in front of Xavier's desk, she took a short glance at the file on his table curious to see what made him smile like that, she saw nothing interesting except a piece of document laying flat in front of him, "What's amusing in this? I found you smiling at it" Charlotte picked up the document and skimmed through it. The first thing she saw was the headline which read 'Bank statement', it was Xavier's bank statement accrued throughout the year, the huge figures shook her, Xavier was very wealthy. A thought struck her mind, she remembered the annual event for the declaration of the country's #1 Billionaire was around the corner. She might be out of her country for too long but that doesn't mean she was unaware of what goes on here. She stared at it again wondering if Xavier already knows he will be the next winner this year. She dropped it carefully and looked at him,"You already know you will win, don't you?" She wasn't stupid, only the winner gets to bring the proof so if
Xavier finally decided he had heard enough from her, "I never expected this from you" he said, stopping her from making any further hateful comments about Amber. Charlotte was surprised by what he was saying. "You know what Charlotte, I actually never thought you could be at fault and still lie to my face, I have heard enough from you, I think you should leave". Xavier didn't want to argue with her about the issue so he politely asked her out of his office. Charlotte's words got stuck in her throat, did he seriously just ask her to leave his office? He didn't even believe her when she was trying to defend herself but he believed Amber instead and even readily defended her. "Xavier, did you literally just ask me to leave?" Charlotte asked Xavier to confirm she wasn't hearing things, when he didn't answer she almost flared up,"How could you not believe me when I tell you that your secretary is lying and is trying to make me look like a bad person, she is trying to cause a rift between u
Sophia just said it herself anyway, the guy is egocentric, a womanizer and a jerk, so why the h*** would she fall for that kind of person? She suddenly remembered how that description perfectly fits someone she has come across, That Jake guy. Just remembering him and what Breanna said about him almost made her blood boil. She turned to face Sophia who was currently in her second Ice cream,"You know what Sophie? You should really thank your stars you didn't encounter or rather you didn't fall for the guy I met today, that would have been way worse, he fits the description of this person so perfectly in fact he is way worse" Sophie's interest was piqued and she looked at Amber,"Really?" Amber decided to use this method to draw her attention to something else other than her feelings for her boss. "Of course, you won't believe what he did to one of my colleagues''. "What?" Sophia asked giving Amber her full attention. Amber cleared her throat and began her gossip,"Well that j*rk of a guy t
Amber was in deep thoughts, does that mean he had been referring to her all this while. "Don't you see? He was indirectly referring to you, that man likes you" Sophia answered her question, Amber was still in doubt though and Sophia noticed this through her facial reaction. Sophia put her hand on Amber's shoulder making Amber turn to look at her as she speaks,"Listen girl, if you are still feeling insecure that he might not like you or having doubts that he might not accept the children, why don't you give it a try this one time? Why don't you open up your heart and learn to like him or reciprocate his feelings first without including the children in the story, once you are finally sure that he likes you so much to let you go, then you can bring the kids into the picture, try that first okay?" "And what if it doesn't work out the way you planned it?" Amber asked Sophia who rolled her eyes at the question,"Just be positive Amber, there is definitely no har
And at that point, he was about leaving the office when he saw a familiar figure, Jenna was even the one who called out to him, he remembered Amber leaving the office in such a hurry to get somewhere so he understood why she didn't come early enough to pick up her kids, that was why he volunteered to carry them home. After Xavier finished explaining his own part, Amber calmed down a bit after hearing what Xavier had to say. She remained quiet as Xavier drove them back home. When he stopped at her house, She came down and opened the car door for her kids to come down,"Be careful with your steps' ' Amber told Elena as she came down. Once the kids were out, she told them to go inside and wait for her, which they all nodded to. But before Jenna went inside, she turned towards Xavier and waved him saying,"Goodbye Mr handsome, oops, Mr Xavier, you are a really kind person" Jenna said smiling at Xavier who smiled at her back. Xavier already came down from his car so he was leaning on his car
Sophia's screen displayed Jake's picture. It was a picture she took of him. She first met him 4 years ago. In the picture, Jake was smiling brightly unaware that someone in a corner admired him and took a picture of him. Sophia vividly remembered she saw Jake first in a club, she went to that club to party with her colleagues when she landed her eyes on the most handsome human she has ever come across. Sophia continued staring at the picture as events of that day poured back into her mind and how he helped her four years ago.Sophia had a few drinks that night while celebrating her colleagues victory on getting a stable job, she worked as a waitress that time just like Amber while also pursuing a degree. Her older colleagues got a stable job at a company so they invited her out to celebrate. Sophia excused herself and made her way towards the restroom, but while she was walking there, she felt something wasn't right as if someone was following her. Her assumptions were correct as just
Jake looked at her to see she was smitten by his looks, Sophia finally regained her demeanor and cleared her throat,"I'm extremely sorry sir, he's a toxic ex who won't let me go except I show him proof that I have moved on, that's why I kissed you but I had no idea he would pounce on you. Jake nodded his head understanding her situation,"It's okay, I hope he won't come back though, by the looks of it, he still likes you". Sophia scoffed,"He doesn't like me, probably just want to use me as a punching bag again" She instantly went silent when she realized she might have said too much. An uncomfortable silence enveloped them, Jake didn't need to hear that last part, Jake cleared his throat breaking the silence,"I am Jake Elrod and you are?" Sophia smiled,"I am Sophia Anderson, nice to meet you sir and thank you again". Jake nodded,"You are welcome, oh and for the record, you are a great kisser" he winked at her as he left that place. Sophia blushed at his words.Back to reality……..Recal
Amber felt something wasn't right with Charlotte, knowing her she would probably try to hurt her or do other things at the bitter words she threw at her, but much to her dismay, Charlotte remained silent and walked out? Amber looked around the office in out of impulse, wondering what Charlotte was doing here anyway, the time read,"7:45" it was far too early for Xavier to come for work, Charlotte of all people should know that so why was she here so early? Amber noticed her drawer was out of place, she was about arranging it when her phone rang, she checked the caller ID, the call was from Xavier, she instantly composed herself and answered the call,"Hello sir". Xavier responded immediately,"Are you at the office?" Amber nodded and realized Xavier can't see her so she replied instead,"Yes I am sir". Xavier replied,"Good, I want you to check off at immediate meetings I might have today so just postpone them till next week" Amber wondered what the occasion is, she was curious so she aske
The next stop was Blessed Orphanage. Xavier knew the children must have missed him,he missed them too. He didn't really understand why he had fallen in love with kids so much. Maybe it was because he ended up being the only child after his younger sister died at four. He became sad immediately he remembered and Amber who was also sitting at the back seat noticed when his countenance changed. Amber wondered what Xavier would be thinking that got him looking really sad.She wasn't really comfortable whenever he looked this way and decided to ask. "Is something wrong Xavier?", Amber asked softly as she touched his arm.When he looked at her Amber was shocked to see tears in his house. She didn't even realize what she was doing until she did it. Guess it was an impulse because she hugged him. "It's okay",She cooed softly. Xavier rested more in the embrace. His tears spilled
Xavier got to work really early and few minutes later Amber came in."Good morning sir",Amber said smiling sweetly at Xavier who couldn't help himself but smiled back.'`Good morning Amber,truat you had a goodnight rest?''Xavier said and asked."Yes sir,I did", Amber replied. Amber had seriously been wondering when she woke up this morning preparing her children for school how today was going to be like in the office with Xavier because of that dinner night.She ended up early in the office and that happened because Mrs Jones helped to take the children to school. She really was a lifesaver. "What's our schedule going to be like today sir?",Amber asked as she carried her notepad to jot down all he wanted to say. "Okay firstly we are going to your kids school -",He was about to continue when he got stopped by Amber's wide eyed que
"Mum!"Elena screamed as she swung higher up in the sky. They were all at a children's park. Amber felt the kids had been held up at home far too long and decided to let them have fun. She was smiling at them as they were playing and interacting so well with other children. She decided to get some ice cream for her children. While she was buying if from a nearby stand a tinted black car drove in and some men in black came down. Immediately Amber turned to go give her children the ice creams, she turned white when she saw that the men had entered the park and were moving around.She got so scared she didn't even realize that she had dropped the ice cream cones and was running down to her children. "Jaden!Jenna!Elena!,come here quick!"She was practically screaming and the children were even shocked and ran to their mum immediately wondering what was wrong. She hugged them very close immediately they got to choking them. She was indeed behaving like a mother hen prote
"How could you Charlotte?!",Mrs O'Neill was practically shouting her brains out. The video had gone viral by now and her parents had even gotten to know about it. Charlotte was almost in tears now.she had practically rushed back home so she could do something about the video or call one editor she knew and hacker only to meet her mum mad as hell. "Mum I just got mad because I saw that stupid girl with Xavier", Charlotte said practically sobbing now."Is that why you had to act inappropriately now of all times?"Mrs O'Neill asked, giving her daughter an absurd look. She didn't understand this girl most of the time. She acted like a child throwing tantrums and it got her wondering if she pampered her way too much and had gotten the parental guide all wrong. "Mum, I am sorry", Charlotte said and another part of her was just plotting out a possible revenge on Amber
Charlotte had been so excited about prom and was even more excited because of who her date was. It was no other person than Xavier, in fact,she thought she was going to be dateless because no one had dared to ask her out. She was really beautiful and being beautiful wasn't the reason why no one had asked her out,the boys were all just too scared of her. That's all.She really didn't know the reason why though but she believed it had been because of Xavier. Everyone knew they were best friends and their parents were really close so she believed she boys just assumed that maybe they were dating. Charlotte sighed, because she on the other hand never tried to correct them off that mindset because she had always had a crush on Xavier and had thought or should she say believed that Xavier also would have the same feelings also towards her. This was the very reason she got overly excited when Xavier had asked her out and he also had come to take her from her house to the prom. T
Xavier woke up feeling very happy and he knew that today was going to be a great day. He could already feel it. He had been in his parents house and he was happy that he hadn't been hearing anything about marriage or Charlotte from there lately. It was as though they are just trying their best to keep the end of their bargain. He sighed and told himself to let not to let such thoughts leave so they don't end up spoiling his good day. Xavier went downstairs and was surprised that everywhere was bustling with activities, it got him wondering what the occasion was for because no one had told him about any event happening in their house. He knew it had to be his mum's preparations ; he just had to look for her to get updated on what was happening. He started going around searching for her and when he was sure that she wasn't in the house he stepped outside to look for her. He saw her in the garden instructing people how to gather some roses into the vases laid out on
Charlotte was burning with so much rage and jealousy in fact the main reason she agreed to this outing is so as to remove Xavier especially Amber out of her head.What did the universe now had to do? Being the two people out of the same restaurant she was trying to find Solace."Aaargh!"Charlotte screamed as she threw a glass out of nowhere. Thank God no one had been passing the area because the glass shattered and it's pieces flew everywhere. Her friends gasped. They didn't know what to say infact it was best to leave Charlotte alone when she's in such foul mood. A cleaner came in almost immediately to clean the pieces of glasses everywhere and in few minutes there were some guards escorting her and friends out of Gemstone. Such attitude were not permitted no matter who you were. It was a strict policy and was followed strictly also in the establishment. "I will make her pay for this embarrassment", Charlotte said,her friend's shuddered they could literally feel the hate waves
Amber looked at him and for a while she just enjoyed the view he gave when laughing. Xavier was indeed a God creation.She thought to herself. They began to eat and they both started with rice,Coleslaw and Chicken. After that they both entered the large croaker that was part of the special menu. The juice was also used to wash the food down. There were some slices of different fruits in a bowl. Xavier started putting some fruits in his mouth and Amber followed suit. They were really enjoying themselves. When Amber checked the time and saw it was a few minutes to 9pm she was really surprised that both of them had almost cleaned the plates that were placed before them initially."We really ate everything",Amber said with a look of disbelief as she looked at the table that had been packed with food a few minutes ago. Xavier just continued sipping from his glass of wine quietly as he watched Amber. They both were filled. Amber felt she wouldn't be able to move. Although ther
Amber looked at her daughter in awe of her wisdom. She knew she had to give her children answers and had to also carefully choose her words. "Well, yes mummy is going out with Uncle Xavier and as for your question Jenna I am not so sure about that yet", She said hoping to convince them. "Hmmm, I would love it if uncle Xavier is our daddy", Elena said and Amber was shocked when she saw Jenna actually nodded in affirmation although if you hadn't really looked at her well, you would have missed the fact that she nodded in agreement to her sister's words. Amber looked at Jaden. He had been quiet all through the conversation,as though he was just observing and cooking things up in his head. "What do you have to say Jaden?"Amber asked, already tired of her son's silence. "Well I don't know, I think I do like Mr Xavier but I don't want anyone taking you away from us",Jaden said finally. Amber just looked at her children and tears filled up her eyes.She was indeed blessed