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When Storm Meets Hail LUCAS’ POV
It's been a week since the family brunch and I tried to put the event behind me. Samantha had been a source of salvation, there's a saying that there was light at the end of the tunnel for some people I included, the light was right beside us– in human form.We didn't need to talk about it, we both knew our relationship had transcended a step or two steps, even, initially it was a step forward and ten steps behind. Now, it was holding hands and never letting each other go through the ups and downs."Good morning pumpkin," I placed a gentle kiss as her eyes fluttered open, she wrapped her hands around me and snuggled closer.I could stay like this forever, provided I was with Samantha Storm."Hey…how was your night?" She kissed the nape of my neck and the urge to take her filled me. It wasn't about the vacations nor the good sex it was in the way she loved me, without counting the cost. She knew I wasn't perfect but she loved me. It was in the little things, the way she defended me whe
Last Updated : 2023-08-18When Storm Meets Hail LUCAS’ POV
The drive to the office happened in near silence except for the sound of our breaths. Out of the corner of my eyes, I saw the sadness in her eyes and how much she tried to push it back. With one hand I reached for hers and laced them into mine, she held on to them firmly and with vulnerability."We could have lunch later today huh?" I switched the conversation to ease the tension.Her breath shallowed, she tilted her head to face me. "That'll be nice, although I have lots of paperwork to do at the office,"Trust Samantha to always go out of her way even though it was overbearing, "You need rest. How about a weekend in Greece," I said when she visibly swallowed, "Or any country of your choice," I added.She forced a smile across her lips, "It's not a bad idea," her face lit up by half an ounce.My heart burned at the thought that it was because of me–or someone close to me– she was sad. "It'll do you a lot of good to take the weekend off and watch the sunset in a different country,"S
Last Updated : 2023-08-20When Storm Meets Hail LUCAS’ POV
"What other schedules do we have today?" I drawled, my eyes fixed on Andres' bullet proof door.She scrolled through the folder in her hands, "Umm.. we also need to meet with the factory worker by two p.m…" her voice was drowned by the flood of thoughts racing through my mind."I'd see to it after I'm done here," she nodded and left.I inched closer to his office. I had no plans engaging in pedestrian talk with him. I was just going to base whatever conversation on business. I tightened my hand over the doorknob and made to open it when I heard a muffled voice from inside his office.Prying into talks that had nothing to do with me wasn't my fort, but for some reason instead of going into his office, I stood and waited mainly because of the way he sounded urgent over the phone."You dummy I wonder why you were recommended to carry out the job," Andres drawled, from his tone he was obviously irritated by whoever he was talking with over the phone. Andres could be a handful at times, a
Last Updated : 2023-08-21When Storm Meets Hail LUCAS / SAMANTHA’S POV
It's been two days. Two days of bumping into that monster during his call, two days of torture and being on high alert. I was going to figure out what exactly their deal was. I just needed to get Samantha out of the way.Andres was the right person to know Samantha's location at any freaking time. I didn't want to go ghetto on him…just yet. Now wasn't the time for casual actions. I didn't know what exactly he was planning or how well he was bent on hatching his plan, more reason I needed to be careful and get the bait out of the way.I pulled over at the garage. I'd made a hurtful decision but that was the best till I made other plans. I got out of the car, my throat dry with so much exhaustion and anger. God help Andres not to see me in this state. I clenched my fist at the mental image of the pain I'll inflict on him.For once, since Samantha came into my life going to her arms, seeing her face lit up when I entered had never been as difficult as it was now. I ascended the stairs sl
Last Updated : 2023-08-23When Storm Meets Hail SAMANTHA’S POV
Settling into a reality I wasn't prepared for was more difficult than I imagined. Lucas wasn't anywhere close but I felt him in everything, the memories of what we shared haunted me every second. There was perhaps no liberation for me, I fought the urge to pick up my phone and dial his number.I was shamelessly itching to hear from him. I stopped going to the office because I wouldn't be able to face him, I was sure he didn't notice my presence.A knock on the door startled me from my thoughts. I wiped my eyes with the edge of my wool sweater, Valerie would endure every type of venting. What she wouldn't take was crying over that threw me out of the house without a word.Valerie wrapped her hands around my shoulders, "Hey girl… how are you feeling now?" She asked, concerned etched in her tone.I folded my legs close to my chest and hugged them tightly. My heart was in stitches, it's been five days since I left Lucas' heart and it was as good as being casted to hell. "Samantha, listen…
Last Updated : 2023-08-24When Storm Meets Hail SAMANTHA’S POV
I'd barely pulled over at the restaurant garage when my phone rang. My heart skipped a beat when I saw the caller's ID– a private emergency number.I sucked in a breath and stared at the screen for a little over ten seconds. Different thoughts raced through my mind, did something go wrong at the charity? Was anyone hurt? Or was it a mistake?I shoved aside the thought and clicked on the green button. I exhaled sharply and brought the phone to my ears. "Hello…" my voice seeped with agitation.A husky, masculine voice spoke, "Good day ma'am. I suppose this is Samantha Hall,"Even though I'd have preferred he referred to me as Storm, now wasn't the right time to do that and, for the most part I wondered how he got to know my name, "Yes, good day this is Samantha Hall. How may I help you?"He sighed, "I have a bad news for you,"Thump. Thump. Thump.My heartbeat spiraled out of control. Bad news? This was the least thing I needed to the much I had on my plate. "Okay go ahead," I said in a
Last Updated : 2023-08-24When Storm Meets Hail SAMANTHA’S POV
My eyes widened in utter shock and disbelief, "Me…" a lump formed at the back of my throat, the thought of being the target and why on earth Andres would want me death clung and throb at my edge.Lucas slipped his hands over mine and squeezed it warmly. "I'm so sorry Samantha," Lucas' eyes turned dark.I sucked in a breath, "Do you know anything about this?" I swallowed visibly he must've heard but I was too stoic to give a damn, his brother just launched an attack on me.There was silence for a minute before he loosened his grip from my hand, the muscle beneath his shirt bunched. "Yes…" he sighed, "That's why I asked you to leave the mansion,"My heart paused a beat, of all things in my list of one hundred things that could go wrong, this wasn't a part of it. Shivers wracked my body, my head felt hazy and I felt like I was going to succumb to the ground.I rolled my eyes, "What!" I tried to keep my voice level, the more I tried the more difficult it became. "My goodness!" All I could
Last Updated : 2023-08-25When Storm Meets Hail SAMANTHA’S POV
The whole thing made sense to me. Why Andres wanted me out of the way, I walked to the bench in wobbly steps as Lucas wrapped his hands around me. Cold trepidation clung to my edges.I took a deep breath, "Lucas, I know why…"He caressed my hair gently, "Pumpkin take it easy. Take all the–""I'm ready to speak now," I cut in.Lucas stared at me intently, a visible line of anger formed a faint crease on his forehead, "Go ahead," he said calmly but enough to depict the one emotion that stood out in those words– vengeance.***Flashback***"Get out of the road!" I shrieked as I tried to swerve through the road to avert the accident that would have occured.I quickly got down from the car after I'd managed to bring the car to a sharp halt and started making my way to the old man who was visibly shaken by the near death experience he'd just faced.I was on a call with Valerie but focused enough to see him in time to step on the brake. A small scene already gathered around us, good thing I w
Last Updated : 2023-08-26
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When Storm Meets Hail SAMANTHA’S POV
Days had passed and everything seemed to return back to normal except for a few times– when I saw Audrey, either at the house during breakfast or at the office. Asides that, my relationship with Lucas was moving just fine.I got out of the bed and made to walk into the bathroom to prepare for work when I lost balance and fell back on the bed. My head felt fuzzy and my legs were wobbly. I held the back of my neck to keep it steady, but it was like a log of wood was stuck in my head."My goodness…" I muttered under my breath as I managed to stand up and started making my way to the bathroom, when I felt bile rise to my throat. I quickened my steps, turned on the faucet when I stepped foot into the bathroom and threw up all the content in my stomach. I felt fuzzy the more I threw up, I slid onto the floor and leaned my back against the wall.There was a knock on the door. "Come in…" my voice was faint, even through the sound of the water gushing out I knew he must've heard.Lucas came in
When Storm Meets Hail SAMANTHA’S POV
I had mixed feelings about Lucas' actions. Yes, Audrey was a bit too much, but she was carrying his baby or at least that was what she made us think. Perhaps, he should have been a little lenient with her and let her be till she puts to bed."Are you cussing at me because of Samantha?" Audrey's tone was that of bewilderment.A vein in Lucas' neck pulsed hard, "My wife. That's who she is and I wouldn't have you displace her," he tightened his grip in my hands, "Now get out," his voice was calm but had the sharp edge of a sword.Audrey looked at me intently and I could clearly see through the hatred that brewed from her. She stared for a while and left.Lucas turned to face me. "I shouldn't have picked up a fight with her in the office," I regretted my actions, but it was much needed.He placed a finger over my lips, "It's okay pumpkin, you don't have to defend anything," his voice reached to my heart and patched the broken pieces like the holes weren't there to begin with."I love you
When Storm Meets Hail LUCAS’ POV
My schedule stared at me and I could barely make out the words. I had a meeting slated for four p.m and I was already bored. I was tired sick of everything happening, Samantha was doing a good job trying to keep it together but, for how long would she keep up with the act.A knock sounded on my door, the door creaked open and my secretary walked in. "Sir the meeting–"I rubbed my forehead in frustration, "I know what time the meeting is slated for,"She nodded and walked towards my desk to pick my laptop. "It's in five minutes right?" I questioned."Yes Sir, and some of the board members are already on their way," she said.I waved my hands in dismissal. I was suffocating and nobody was seeing it, or maybe they were and they can't do anything to salvage the situation. Audrey coming to the office was something I'd never have imagined to happen and it did.What was my father thinking, agreeing to it in the first place? He hated her the moment he set eyes on her, ''She's not good enough
When Storm Meets Hail SAMANTHA’S POV
Soon after Lucas left for his office, Laura walked in looking a bit disgruntled and without my regular morning coffee."Laura, I thought you left to get my coffee?" I questioned, when in fact she left to give Lucas and I privacy.She inched closer to my desk, "The new staff took the cup of coffee from me," her voice was low, I had to strain my ears to make out what she was saying.I clenched my fist into a ball, taking a deep seated breath to quench the anger that was threatening to erupt. "And who's the new lady?"You know who.Laura tugged at the edge of her shirt, "Audrey–"Take a deep breath Samantha. I took a deep breath, paused for a few seconds and forced a smile across my face. "Thank you Laura, you may leave now," I tried so hard to conceal the disdain in my voice."I'm sorry ma'am. I should have been more careful. But, she just snatched it from–"I raised a finger to stop her from saying more. I should have scolded her, but this had absolutely nothing to do with the young la
When Storm Meets Hail SAMANTHA’S POV
All through the drive, all I could think of was; What would the other staff say when they see Audrey and with a growing bump? Besides Lucas' secretary whom I was sure would keep the situation under lock, I wonder who else got wind of the news.I tried to focus on other things. Other things like exposing Audrey for whom she really was. I don't know if it was what comes with old age or his way of punishing Lucas for slipping up but Javier wasn't seeing Audrey for the sly she was and it bothered me."Samantha…"What does she want now?No response. I wasn't in the mood to talk to her and I was only doing what Javier asked, "I just want to get acquainted to the Java's working system," she rubbed her bulging stomach gently, "It would be nice if I get some experience to at least share with him when he comes of age and is ready to follow in the family's footsteps," she laughed.Lucas, where are you?I bit so hard at my lower lips until I felt the coppery taste of blood in my mouth. Don't cry.
When Storm Meets Hail SAMANTHA’S POV
After my visit to Valerie's place, I became more sensitive to Audrey's movements. Where she went to, what she did when we were out. So far, nothing out of the ordinary has happened."Lucas, wait up for me!" Valerie cried from the stairs. We were already running late and one of Audrey's dramas was something we didn't want so early in the morning.Lucas sighed sharply, "What the hell do you want this time?" He gritted.I hope it wasn't what I was thinking. She was dressed in a black velvet gown that stopped just on her ankles, court shoes and a blazer over the gown. It wasn't exactly my style but she looked good."I am coming to the office today," Audrey said.I was a bit taken aback, "Why?" We asked almost at the same time.She rolled her eyes in disgust, "Isn't it obvious?" She sighed, "I want to start working at the company," she looked at me with disdain, "Afterall she works there too,"There was no way in hell. The vein at the back of my neck pulsed hard, and I felt my heart bruise
When Storm Meets Hail SAMANTHA’S POV
Going to the office and coming back to the mansion to see Audrey with her fast growing bump wasn't something I looked forward to. I tried to square my shoulders and act like nothing's wrong when on the contrary, I was dying slowly.Audrey altered everything. The peace in the house, the scent and everything to suit her smell on the basis of being hyper sensitive to smell. Lucas ignored her and acted like she was some sorta ghost. But, I knew he looked forward to having his own child.It wasn't the birth of the child that irked me, it was the vessel bearing that child that made this unacceptable."Good morning Ma'am," Laura greeted when I got to work one morning.I nodded in response and made my way to the office. She followed in silence till we reached the door."Do I have any schedule that'll take me out of the office?" I asked when I slouched into the chair. She looked through her memo."Yes ma'am. A meeting with the investors slated to take place by three p.m and–"I waved my hands
When Storm Meets Hail AUDREY’S POV
I waited till the two lovebirds drove off to work before I started getting ready to go out. It was already past nine a.m exactly and I was a few minutes behind time. The prison visiting hours would be due in forty-five minutes.I'd been in touch with Andres since he was convicted of the crime. They'd all forgotten about him, I couldn't not after all we shared together. He wasn't the nicest person but he ignited the fire in me."Where are you off to?" Javier's voice sounded from the stairs when I opened the door. Lousy old man. I rolled my eyes and put on a calm expression before turning to face him.I flashed him a grin, "I'm going for antenatal," I lied. I could only hope he didn't request I go with the chauffeur because then I would be busted.He nodded, "Have a nice day," his voice was cold. I knew he didn't like me, he never did. Not when I was with Lucas, not when I was with Andres. I wondered why he didn't object to I and Andres' relationship when he got wind of it. Maybe he kne
When Storm Meets Hail SAMANTHA’S POV
She looked at the door, maybe hoping for a sign of Lucas then back at me. "Look I didn't ask your husband to get pregnant–"I sensed her anxiety from a mile away. Now was the time to act, "On the contrary, I don't care for you," My gaze lingered on her and fell on her growing stomach. "You would stay here till you give birth,"Audrey leaned into the bed, "I don't intend on moving out after childbirth if that's where you're driving at," her voice was a little shaky but she did a good job hiding it."We'll see about that. After childbirth, you'd go for a DNA test to ascertain who the father of the child is,"Now she got started, her face squeezed into a frown. "What the hell are you saying?"I rolled my eyes. Audrey. Audrey. Audrey. Still as vain as ever, "Exactly what you heard. If you claim Lucas is the father of your child," I paused when the housekeeper walked into the room from the closet and waited till she left, "Then we need to confirm, afterall…" my voice trailed off when she s
