The look of an unrequited love, Owen knew it all to well because during his second year of high school, he had experienced it.It was winter that year and the third year running of his unrequited love towards Leonica when she brought home some tanned skin looking guy, claiming he was her boyfriend.C*ssandra, Benjamin and even his own mother had been glad. They treated the boy like he most definitely was going to be part of their family, but he was different.That was the first time Owen had ever been hostile towards anyone. He refused to be in the same room as Leonica ex boyfriend, talk with him, heck, even look his way. That was just how much his unrequited love at that time had made him jealous.And then with the belief of a sixteen years old, he thought that getting a girlfriend of his own would erase his feelings for Leonica.So, when a girl in his cl*ss confessed her feelings to him, he had agreed to be her boyfriend, but even then, his feelings didn’t disappear and seeing Leoni

Between changing a few rules at her Father's previous company, now hers, a couple of hectic video and in person conference and a meeting with Owen, who she had lunch with, Leonica barely had time to prepare for her upcoming interview.So, when Kennedy, who might I tell you, was happy to know that he had gotten his old job back, even though he didn't express it emotionally, walked in and informed her that Florence was downstairs, waiting for her greenlight to be let up, she was a bit stressed out.She wasn't prepared, not mentally nor physically.But that didn't deter her, because despite everything, she was a woman who was ready for anything and everything.So, without wasting a second, she headed downstairs, and into the lobby where the young Journalist stood, dressed in a simple pair of jeans and a hoodie, her long hair in a ponytail."Hello, it's nice to see you, Nica." She said, using the Alias Leonica had given her, as soon as she had reached her, a bright smile on her lips, a sm

A week had gone by since Leonica's interview with Florence. During those seven days, nothing noticeable had happened and because of that, Leonica was just about thinking that her love was finally settling down.But that was wishful thinking. A month couldn't go by in her life without drama, Leonica knew this much after getting to the hospital for Ashley's monthly checkup and being informed that his condition hadn't improved, in fact, it had worsened."How is this possible?" She questioned, her expression full of worry as she held onto her son's hand. "You said everything was okay as long as he took his meds. A few years, you said." She was speaking with Doctor Bailey, who at this moment couldn't even explain why Ashley's condition had suddenly deteriorated.It was like there was a hidden factor driving his condition in the wrong way.Malnutrition? Certainly not. Lack of love from his guardian? Strong doubt, Leonica looked like the type of mother that would dote on her son all day long

The meeting, although seemed brief, had lasted a few hours. At the conclusion of it all, Leonica stood outside of Ashley's cl*ssroom, watching as both mother children apologized to him.Smart people, she thought recalling how they had all chosen to apologize to Ashley rather than transferring schools and risking their child not being accepted in any other school, they chose the right choice."Watching from away, one would think you're abusing your power." A voice commented from behind her, and a small smile made its way to her lips."Is there a problem with that?" She asked turning to face Arvan. "Misusing my authority to protect my child?"Arvan smiled and walked towards her. "No," He whispered, stopping inches away from her. "I find it rather, admirable."She couldn't help but laugh at his response. "Admirable." With a shake of her head, she dismissed the topic. "Did you come here to see Daisy?"Arvan's expression slumped a bit at the mention of said child, but he nodded. "Yes. Thei

The look that rested on Gabriel’s face after Doctor Bailey’s words was like that of a doll turning on its neutral expression.It was unreadable.“I beg your pardon?”“Your memories,” Doctor Bailey began, now doubting what he had seen earlier on when he asked Gabriel a question that he could only have remembered if he had his memories. “They’ve come back, haven’t they?”Gabriel smiled, but it didn’t quite reach his eyes. “Doctor Bailey, I suggest you stop making assumptions, especially ones that could potentially hurt a person’s reputation.”Doctor Bailey found himself speechless as Gabriel stepped forward and placed his hand on the elderly man’s shoulder.“What type of person would I turn out to be if I regained my memories and didn’t inform you or Leonica? Don’t you think it’s a problem that could potentially ruin my name? Or worse, lose people close to me?” He whispered and squeezed his shoulder.“I-I apologize Mr. Bryce,” Doctor Bailey stammered. “It was wrong of me to jump into co