“I'm glad we were able to make this trip," Alessia said as they stepped out of the hospital premises into the open air.“Yeah, now that is out of my schedule. I'm actually very glad that I was able to make it here. I'm happy that Lisa is better now, and Irene seemed to be over the trauma of all that happened.”“Yes,” Alessia answered, a smile on her face as she remembered the vibrant conversation she had with Irene. "She smiled a lot and even laughed while we talked. I know that seeing her daughter and husband doing well made it all easier for her.“Yes.” Kevin voiced.Alessia, who was initially trailing behind Kevin, caught up to him and stopped by his side.“Thank you," she said out of the blue. "Thank you for all that you do," she said sincerely. "Thank you for listening to Irene when she came crying to you. Thank you for being reactive. Thank you so much for putting smiles on the faces of all these people.”Kevin looked at Alessia, a small smile on his face. Alessia occasionally s
Kevin shook his head as he watched Alessia laugh, a smile tugging at the corners of his lips. Alessia's laugh was a contagious one. She was such a bubbly person whenever she wasn't in her work mode. “You laugh at every little thing."Alessia giggled again. “You're funny, don't you know that?" Kevin shook his head. He didn't get what was so funny about all the things he said that made her laugh, but he didn't say anything about it.Gradually, Alessia's smile died down, and a comfortable silence descended once again, and they focused on their meals for a while.“I might be going to Landary province next week,” Kevin finally broke the silence when it crossed his mind.“Really?” Alessia glanced up. It was another opportunity to start up another conversation.“Yes,” Kevin nodded, then he took a bite of his meal. "I've seen the place that Lionel recommended. It looks like the perfect spot, but you know it's behind a screen.”Alessia nodded. “Yeah. It can be deceiving sometimes.”“Exactly,
As Morris chewed on his food, his gaze set outside, he wondered how the video he had taken could be of use.Mia would not want to listen to him, he was sure. But couldn't he make her? He tilted his head to the side, his brows furrowed. “Yes, that's it,” he said to himself. "She does not want to listen to me. What is she? Some god? Nonsense. I will make her listen to me whether she wants to or not.”He chewed on the boulangère potatoes he ordered and nodded his head, impressed by the decision he had come to. “That is it. This video is simply gold. I can't let it waste away. I need to get into action immediately.”He rushed his meal. And hollered out to one of the servers who he'd pay to.He had been so hungry that he did not check the price that was tagged to the meal he ordered.“This amount for just a plate and a bottle of orange juice?” He blurted out."Yes, sir,” the server said politely.Morris grumbled as he brought out his card and begrudgingly handed it to the server.He was s
“Now wait, will you?" Mia said before Morris could turn the corner and go into his room or, worse, his grandmother’s room. He was an arsehole like that.Morris stopped, his smirk still in place, and it only further infuriated Mia.She really wanted to see the videos that Morris had. What was there? What was Kevin up to with Alessia? Since the intervention by Alessia, Kevin has become less and less present at home. Finally, he had stopped coming home. It's been days now since she last saw him. She had wondered once in a while where he could be what he was up to, but she was not really bothered. She did not care what he did as long as he remained courteous and did not soil the name of the company.And an image like that... worse, a video...If people saw it, what would they think? That I gave my husband to Alessia in return for a partnership? She ran her fingers through her hair. That would be a scandal. A big one.“Oh, Mia. You're usually quick in making the right decisions; why are yo
Kevin had his hands stuffed in his pocket as he waited for the elevator door to open. When it opened, the other workers in there stood aside for him to enter inside, acting as though he had leprosy or some easily contagious disease.Shortly after he stepped, they began to whisper. Uninterested, Kevin walked out, ignoring them.The elevator doors were about to shut when someone called out, “Please, wait, hold it."Kevin was quick to propel himself forward and put his foot in between the doors. The moron that was closer to the door had only muttered to the others. “It's the new guy; he always comes in at the last minute.”"Thank you,” his breathing was heavy as he rushed in and thanked Kevin.“Good morning, guys,” he said to everyone as he stood by Kevin's left side.“Morning, newbie," they answered sweetly, and Kevin could not help but roll his eyes.The newbie let out a long exhale as the elevator doors closed. “I really need to get an apartment close by,” he muttered to himself.“By
He shook his head as he made his way to his post, the one he had just recently assumed after serving as one of the security guards for two weeks.Kevin found it funny that all the talks they dedicated a good time of their morning to were all about him—the CEO of Print Odd company—and Mia's useless husband.He briefly chuckled to himself.Even as he made his way to the CCTV footage room, he felt the judgemental and condescending stares, and he wondered what they would think and how they would look at him and talk to him if they knew who he really was.Just as he stepped into his office space, about to settle in his seat, the telephone rang.He walked to it and picked up the call. “Hello?”“It's the boss’ secretary.”“Okay?” What does Mia want this time?“Your attention is needed in the boss’ office.” There was a pause, and Kevin was about to drop the telephone when the secretary hurriedly called out, almost as an afterthought.Kevin arched his brows after the call finally ended. Why do
Mia gaped at Kevin, wondering if she had heard wrong, wishing that she had heard wrong."What do you mean that's impossible?” She asked incredulously, angrily.Kevin shook his head, looking exasperated. “I mean, I cannot stop seeing Alessia.” He enunciated each word. "I cannot stop speaking to her, and I cannot stay away from her. Ask for something else."Mia was rendered speechless. He was not even remorseful about what he had done or felt bad that his relationship with Alessia bothered her. “So you're not denying being in a relationship with her?”Kevin rolled his eyes. "Name another price, Mia. Staying away from Alessia is out of the question.”“Wow," Mia breathed as she slowly shook her head. So Kevin, her own husband, valued his relationship with Alessia more than the one he had with her, his wife? Even if they weren't as all couples should be, had he forgotten that she saved his life? Sheltered him and fed him? Now she was convinced who Kevin really was—an ingrate. That was w
“Kneel down and apologize to Sunny, now!”Several servants were surrounding Kevin. Opposite him was a fierce dog, which was Morris's Sunny.Morris thundered. His voice attracted some of the maids and they sneaked into the large lobby of the Perry family's villa.Morris saw them but didn't say anything. His mission was to embarrass Kelvin like he used to anyway. With the maids around, it would make everything sweeter for him.“Do you even know how high and important this dog is?” Morris began with a flex of his muscle. “This dog is more expensive than the whole of your family combined. I will not stand still and watch you disregard it!”Kevin felt so humiliated, and he struggled hard, and said angrily, "It was your dog that bit me first! I’m just trying to protect myself!”Morris scoffed. “Does it look like I'm concerned a bit about you? Aren't you the useless house husband of the Perry family?”He said mockingly.The maids laughed lowly and exchanged words quietly.Something built ins