Avery rolled her eyes around the menu card. She had been holding onto the card for about five minutes and was yet to come up with a comprehensive lunch. She sighed and slapped the card on the table. She had left home about thirty minutes ago, hoping to get some air but right now, she was still as bored as ever. Avery folded her arms across her chest and began to wonder when solitude began to bother her. She had been that way all her life and had never cared about a thing but now, she was starting to grow bored. She went for the menu card and continued why Nathan never called her. Even if he didn’t make it to the fest, he would have at least texted her and that way, she wouldn’t have to keep her hopes high. Avery lowered the card to her chest, pondering why Nathan seemed to be absent in all social events where she needed his company the most. First, it was the millionaire’s party, and now, Rockville Fest. She sighed and finally decided to have some chicken soup. She exhaled, dete

Dory got to the door and expertly shut it. She moved to her desk and sat. “Sorry, you had to wait out there for a while. I was attending to someone.” She apologized and cleared her throat loudly. The man took off his dark spectacles and began to fondle the gold ring on his left finger. I had a meeting but managed to come here because you said we couldn’t talk about it over the phone.”Dory positioned her hands on the table and looked him in the eyes. “We are planning some sort of coup. You want me to blab about it over the phone?”The man gave a dry smile. “How are things going around here anyway?”Dory tightened her fists. “It’s fucking pissing me off.” She gave the table a tight slap. “Careful, tigress. You need to calm down.” Her guest advised. She tightened her fists again. “You don’t know how this shit stresses the hell out of me. A while ago, I had to stroke the ego of a boy who’s barely twenty years old because he’s got the backing of Alex Alcantara.” “Well, for now, I’ll

“You said you’ve got good news for me.” Hose Luis said and took off his hat. He placed it on the table and threw his back against the chair. Fredrick slammed his door and passed a glass of vodka to his guest. “You’ll love the news Mr. Hose and I’m sure you’ll love to sign the deal before you leave for one of your trips in Italy.”Hose Luis took the glass. “As far as money is involved, I don’t give a damn Fredrick.” He raised the glass to his face. “This had better be a good business idea because I can’t waste any time being here.”Fredrick sat on the sofa opposite him with a smile. “I trust you, Mr. Hose. Time means money to you and the opportunity to make more money is what I’m offering you.” Immediately after he met with Dory that morning, Fredrick invited Hose Luis to join him in his office right away. Hose dropped the glass on the table after gulping down its entire content. “Tell me about the offer.”Fredrick cleared his throat loudly and began. “There’s this company we want t

It was a few minutes past 3 pm and Nathan was tidying up his desk when his phone began to ring. Was it Larry? He wondered and swept the phone from the table. He had sent a text to the chauffeur about five minutes ago to come and pick him up. After He left the company as Alex had earlier, Nathan went back to the mansion. He changed to Nathan Smith and showed up at the surveillance unit. He arrived around 11 am, very late due to the identity switch but Dory wasn’t in place to sanction him. Although she had been petting him lately. Nathan’s heart skipped a beat when he saw the caller’s name. In an instant, his forehead was covered with lines of sweat. He stood up and for a moment had no idea what to do. The phone kept ringing. He sighed and decided to pick up the call. Get a grip on yourself, Nathan. It’s just a call he told himself. “Hello!” Avery’s voice came on after he responded to the call. “Hi, Avery.” He said and cleared his throat loudly in his bid to shake off his nervou

“To make things clear, Charlotte and I are not dating,” Nathan stated. Avery sighed. “So you are saying you don’t like her?” “She’s my friend. Look, I’m sorry we couldn’t get to talk earlier at the restaurant. I want us to resolve this right now.” Avery urged him to carry on with repeated nods. “I like you, Avery Jacobs!” He spat, staring directly into her eyes. Avery’s eyes lit up. She turned away with a shy smile. “I like you a lot but to be honest, I’m not sure if I’m ready to face these feelings I possess for you.” He pointed at her and then pointed at himself. “I don’t know if you understand me but I just wish… “I understand you, Nathan.” Avery sharply cut in with a half smile. Nathan raised an eyebrow. She continued. “I understand if you are not ready for a commitment or a formal relationship. The truth is, I’m not also ready for either of those things.” Nathan sighed in relief. Avery began to fondle her thump. “I just want us to be certain of what we share and where we ar