It's been two weeks since Lucas boycotted Andres on the verge of taking out Javier. True to his words he was going to leave Andres at the mercy of the law.Andres was going to be sentenced today at the court. I was going to be there but not without seeing my friend Valerie. She'd regained consciousness two days ago and was recuperating just fine, slowly but fine. She didn't remember much from the time she was shot."How are you feeling today?" I asked after the nurse dressed her wound.She groaned as she tried to sit up. I quickly stood up and rushed over to her side, "Here let me help you," I said, holding her arms gently but firmly till she was in a comfortable position.Since Lucas moved us to the VIP room I'd not left her side. I left Java Inc by default and haven't been to the office in God knows how long.I wasn't there where life was almost snuffed out of my friend. I wouldn't miss the sight of seeing her eyes flutter open to life– that was the only way I could pay her for igno
The next days that followed the court hearing were full of media rounds like I was some sorta celebrity– being a Hernandez was enough baggage to cope with.I still had to win back Samantha. She was still upset over my actions, even though she tried to keep it civil in the public view I could see through her distress.Samantha stayed with Valerie in the hospital and wouldn't budge to leave her best friend which was quite understandable given the incident that almost took her life. I stopped by the hospital to check up on Valerie but more importantly asked Samantha back to the office, she'd stopped coming to the office and for the most part I didn't want to be the reason– even though I knew I was."Hey it's Lucas," Valerie's face lit up when she saw me. Samantha shifted uncomfortably on the couch."You came," she said quietly. We held gazes for a while before she looked away. I nodded, "Yes, I decided to come check on Valerie, given the fact that my…" I didn't want to complete the state
"We'll take out this bandage and change it," the nurse said whilst dressing Valerie's injury. She was fully healed now except for the scar that still had some bruises.She groaned slightly, "Please tell me you're done," she winced in pain. The nurse chuckled, "Almost done, after this you'll be discharged and ready to go home,"I sighed in relief. "Thank goodness!" I and Valerie said almost together, earning us a soft laugh from the nurse. By the time she was done, I'd already packed our bag. I still had a key to one of Lucas' cars. I'd return it after I dropped my friend off at the house.Going back to the house was a little bit scary, but I tried to get strong for Valerie. I didn't want her panicking and a little part of me knew Lucas wouldn't just watch us go back to the house without clearing it out and upgrading our security system.I supported Valerie and settled her at the back of the car before making my way to the driver's side. "Have you spoken to him since the incident,"I t
Yes, there was a loophole between me and Samantha. One we needed to fix if things must return to normal, not like I blamed her for her actions, as long as it was Samantha, she was right.I didn't want to push it too far. If she needed space as much as I hated not being in her corner, I'd give her as much space as she wanted. I walked out of the house. I didn't look back but I could feel her eyes drilling holes behind neck.My goodness! Just a few weeks back we were all loved up and navigating through our real-life marital status. And now, I was on the verge of losing her. I'd rather walk into an erupting volcano than watch Samantha walk away.'Give me time' her words slammed into my memory like heavy bricks. The more I thought of this, the more I hated that mother fucker Andres– good a thing he wasn't my blood. I'd never forgive him for putting Samantha through this.I got into the car and drove off. The house was not a place I could cool off. Technically, anywhere that had even a sli
Things were gradually returning to normal, maybe not at the pace I would have loved it but at little was something. Valerie's bandages were taken off, she was no longer limping and could take long walks unaided, the pains she felt when she laughed or did anything strenuous were no longer there and to me that was normal enough.There was only one thing that was off–all through my stay with Valerie, she'd just not get over talking about Lucas and how it'll be nice to go back to my husband.Lucas' men still mounted surveillance around the house, when we went to the hospital for check-up and even when we went to the mall to restock on our groceries. I went about my daily activities surfing the internet and doing other charity stuff behind the curtain– that was as far as I could go till Valerie was strong enough to be on her own.I was yet to decide what I wanted. My office at Java Inc was still very much vacant, that I was sure of. I wasn't mentally ready to face Lucas or Javier. Even th
The next day, after I had the discussion with Valerie I stayed up all night thinking it through. I finally made a decision– I would go back to Java Inc.Contrary to what I thought, I wouldn't give up on my marriage, not when I didn't give up on the person when he could easily pass for a jerk."Back to the office?" Valerie asked mildly, not particularly excited that was what I'd opt for.I flashed a smile at her as I applied red lipstick all over my lips, "Uhuh… last I checked I was still an employee at Java Inc so I should report at the office. I've been absent for far too long,""How are you going to handle your position as the CEO'S wife," Valerie said, as she walked into my room straight to my bed.I placed the lipstick on the dresser and turned to face her, "I uhh… I honestly don't know, I've not thought of that,"Lucas had made the headlines mid last month as the new CEO of Java Inc. An official memo hadn't been passed yet because the company was still getting over the scandal w
"What else am I missing out on?" I asked jokingly as I made my way to my seat. I breathe in the signature jasmine freshener of my office,My goodness, how much I've missed working.I slouched into my chair, "Please don't tell me, I know I have so much work to do,"Laura laughed, "Not exactly, Mr Lucas had someone fill in for you while you were away," I gestured for her to take a seat, she obliged, visibly happy I was back to the office.I wonder how Lucas would take it."Where's the person now?" I was concerned.Laura placed the file on her hands on the table, and turned her full attention to me. "The person is supposed to be a contract staff. But, apparently the person outdid himself and got retained by Mr Lucas,"I smiled, "Oh really that's a good one," I stood up and reached for my back, "Where are you going ma'am?" Laura's gaze followed me as I started towards the door."You just said someone filled in for me," I stared at my chair, I wasn't scared of being fired, for what it's wo
My cheeks flustered red at his words. The word wife suddenly became a major turn on."I'm here now," I said admist laughter and tears– tears of joy this time. "I'm here Mr. Lucas CEO,"The corner of his lips tipped, "Come here Samantha,"I walked around the huge mahogany table and sat on his thighs. I was more than happy to be back, everyone had where they fit in. And as for me, I fitted into Lucas heart, embedded in his core forever.He lifted my chin and ran a lazy fingers across my bottom lips. "What are you doing,""Let's just say I'm trying to take in this much gorgeousness my eyes is looking at," his voice was thick with want.The CEO's your husband. Valerie's words rang a loud bell in my ears. I wrappedy hands around his neck– to hell with being in the office. And it's not like we hadn't fucked in the office before.I leaned in and our lips pressed against each other. The kiss lingered for a while, slowly and sufrace level at first before we went deeper, our tongues searching f