... A few days later Lorenzo was in his room. He was done bathing and was standing in the mirror trying to put on some clothes. His thoughts went off to the heart-to-heart call he had with his father a few days before. He remembered his Dad notifying him of how the thick-skinned senator put in a good word to the other executives on his behalf. Deucalion had convinced them to give him at least a chance to show his worth and zeal. The news had been baffling enough when he heard it since the man he knew would never do so. Not after taking pictures of his personal life behind his back.How despicable.Deplorable.To give him the benefit of the doubt, he might have done that to keep him in check. Who knows how his twisted mind worked?However, he came to the realisation that he'd cared less about his reasons and neither was he planning on reading his mind. But he had to say he'd been making appropriate plans since then regarding this very day. The day of his inauguration.

...Lorenzo drove into his compound and parked the car, helping me and our child out. He intertwined our fingers together as we walked inside the living room before he slowly let go, staring me in the eyes."Today has been hectic for the two of us. I believe you deserve some rest. You performed, exceptionally. I'm sure they're all convinced we're together." He remarked, smiling.I swallowed hard, deciding not to let his words get to me. It was all a performance to begin with, after all. So why did I think otherwise? I forced a smile out of my lips as I bid him goodnight. As I turned to climb the stairs straight to my bedroom, he held me back, intertwining his hands with little Miguel."My little fella. Father is happy to see you growing day by day. I'm starting work tomorrow and I'm afraid I will no loy be there for you and your mother, constantly like I'm required to. Regardless, I'll try to make time out of my busy schedule to come running back whenever the need arises. That's a p

... Lorenzo's driver drove into the compound as the gatekeeper opened the gate. He parked the car at the garage, turning off the engine, he climbed down and opened the door for his boss. Lorenzo smiled and patted his back. "You've done well today." He complimented."Thanks, boss. I'm just doing my job."Lorenzo gave him a single nod, gazing around his building as the other guards bowed respectfully at him. "You're all doing well. Keep it up."He turned and strolled in. The door slid open and he entered. He saw Sophie sitting on one of the leather sofas in the lounge room. It was apparent I was intrigued by whatever TV series it was I was busy watching with the remote control held firmly in my grasp.Lorenzo took long calculated steps towards me and without a word, he stood beside me. The cold atmosphere suddenly felt warm as I noticed a presence with the turn of my head. "Hey, you're back? Welcome. How was your first day at work?" I asked.He sighed nothing at first, barely stari

...I won't actually say I didn't notice the changes in my room as I walked in. I brushed and packed Miguel's hair with a ribbon. "I've been so angry at him since last night but perhaps he was right. I really needed a helping hand. But that's aside. Today is his day. He can at least celebrate it with me by his side. I shouldn't be moody," I said to myself, standing up I stared at Miguel. "My baby boy. You're so adorable. Wait for mummy here. I'll be right back." Miguel smiled and nodded his head. He can understand me now.I removed my dress and entered the bathroom. After I was done showering, I stepped out and wrapped my body with the towel. I re-entered my room and went to the closet. I stared at the sets of designer outfits and couldn't make out the one to choose from. "Hmm... I'll just go with this ballgown then," I mumbled as I pulled out the beaded purple ballgown. I wasted no time in wearing it before I removed the ribbon that held my hair in place. My hair cascaded down

...Sophie, Sophie honey. I know you're mad at me but please, please come back to me. He prayed within. He stood up and ran to the hotel's security and demanded to access the CCTV. "You can go ahead and look through our hotel footage. You might see what you're looking for."Lorenzo nodded and checked it out. He saw three unfamiliar men walking out of the restroom and one of them had Sophie thrown across his shoulder. His anger was filled to the brim as he curled his fists to a tight ball, breathing heavily, before he knew it his fist had already collided with the man's jaw, releasing a strong blow. The poor guy grunted and winced at the sharp sting, wondering what the impulsive act was for."That's for not doing your damn job right," Lorenzo said as if he could read his mind. "And don't you go off telling people about this ordeal... yet."The man nodded as he ran out.He went off searching futilely at the premises and the parking lot but didn't find a trace of them. It was as if the