Laura battled with her emotions as the taxi driver drove. She was using every fiber in her to fight back her tears. She didn't want to suffer any more embarrassment by breaking down in a taxi because if that happens, the taxi driver would definitely know and maybe the headline - Great ma'am Miguel's new supposed favorite granddaughter cried in a taxi. Then if the reason behind it is dug in further, everyone in the city will get to know the sort of humiliation she faced in a store today, all thanks to her loser husband, Feran.She didn't saw this coming. Though after her mother has attempted to stop her from taking Feran along, she'd felt a bit uncertain on their way to the store but shove it off the next minute, saying to herself in her mind that she was overthinking things and Feran has become a different person in her life now."Feran isn't worth it. If you remain married to him then you're jeopardizing your bright future." Those words of grandmother repeated numerous times in her e
Feran's mother, Zita's mouth dropped with astonishment and a smile sprawled on her face. "Are you for real, father?" She asked to confirm that age hadn't heard the old man wrong. Feran's grandfather nodded. "We've looked down on him all these years. He left us. Actually, we cast him away while we licked his brother, Vicentzo's ass. But now, what was the result of that?" Grandmother asked with a grimace. "Vicentzo disappointed us big time," Sir Leo said. "He lived a reckless life. He went to London to live his carefree life without our knowledge while we worried sick about him here and he was arrested for hard substance intakes then he was sentenced to jail. He couldn't cope there and he was shut by a prison guard when he went crazy and tried to escape. I'm so ashamed he was part of this family." "I am more ashamed that he was my grandson, the heir of the Anderson family," Feran's grandfather said, shaking his head in disappointment. "It was our illbringing," Zita admitted. "He aba
The next morning, Feran woke up and tried to talk to Laura who woke up a few minutes later after he did but she completely ignored him. Knowing right well that she probably is still upset with him about yesterday's incident, he desired to go and prepare breakfast. When he was done, he went back to the room and informed her about it. He got ready for the day and left for the company to see the manager so he could acquire his card back. When he arrived at the company, he walked straight into the manager's office but was shocked by what he saw."Ah, good morning, sir. I didn't notice when you walked in," the manager said when Feran closed the door behind some seconds later after he walked in. The manager didn't notice him when he walked in because he was lost in thoughts, staring at the brown box on his desk."Um, sir, why are you here?" The manager asked, faking a smile and getting up to his feet."I came to get the card I gave to you," Feran said, not getting his eyes off the box."Oh
Feran's jaw stiffened when he heard his father seek his return. He couldn't believe they wanted him back after forsaking him for three years now. He recalled how he struggled to live in a split of seconds when he was cast away until Laura's grandfather saw him and abhorred him.Now, he was the wanted son? What about the family's favorite son? He thought. Has Vicentzo refused to take up the responsibilities leveled on him? He mused and shrugged. He didn't care about that. He wasn't interested in returning and that was just it. He despised just the thought of returning to his family, the family that had disregarded him."Son, please return to us. Stop staying away from us," his mother, Zita also requested with an emotional tone."No, mother. Don't try to emotionally fool me. I'm way smarter than you guys think," Feran said, shaking his head."We know. But we truly hate the fact that it took us this long to realize your worth. We need you home now, son," sir Leo said.Feran chuckled and
The next Monday, Laura resumed work at the family's company. She was given a position at the managerial department of the company. After settling some of her things in her office, she decided to go over to Mark's office to see him."Hello, brother. Good morning," Laura said as she walked into the office after knocking twice on the door. Mark was not really happy to see her but he didn't show his annoyance for her because he had someone in the office."Morning. Laura. How may I help you?" Mark asked, faking a smile."Nothing, really. Just decided to come see you and…" Laura paused her lips as she became aware of the person sitting across the desk of Mark. She flicked a stare at him and saw him gazing at her with a smile."Hello, good morning," the guy greeted."Uh, good morning." Laura waved at him. She returned her gaze to Mark, seeking to know who he was even though she knew he likely wasn't going to tell her."Um, Laura. This is Lucas Leon," Mark introduced. "He's a great investor i
Feran felt it was his fault. He felt it would have been best if he had listened to his instinct earlier and went about 7pm to the company to give his wife, Laura a ride home instead of giving in to his flesh by deciding to rest for a while after he made dinner.Laura walked inside and met her parents having dinner in the dining room. She greeted them and went to freshen up before returning to the dining room and joining them for dinner."Mom, what's wrong?" Laura asked, noticing her mother's bad mood. Mitchel had a long face and was sluggishly eating her food. Feran standing some meters away by the dining room wondered what was wrong now.Getting no response from her mother, Mitchel, Laura glanced at her father who was staring at his wife in bewilderment and she proceeded to ask the question again, thinking her mother probably did not hear her."Mom…is everything alright…?""What will ever be right?!" Mitchel asked in a loud voice, startling them. "Is there a day that passes that some
Lucas took Laura to an exclusive restaurant and they ordered what they would want then it was served to them some minutes later."How's the food, Laura?" Lucas asked as he stared at Laura. Laura leaned and smiled. She didn't want him to really see right through her how badly she was enjoying the meal because she hasn't had such a tasty meal for a while now so she simply nodded."It's not bad, Lucas," she said."I'm glad you like the food," Lucas commended. Laura tried to keep her happiness within her. She had not tried to reject Lucas' request of taking her tonight for dinner because she had done some research about him and learnt Mark was right. He was a great investor of their business and she wanted to mingle with him hoping he would probably put a good word about her to her grandmother or better still, she'll be able to convince him to do that.Ma'am Miguel had not given her a great position in the company unlike Mark. Mark was the acting CEO of the company and he's been with that
Laura allowed Lucas to drop her at her home this time. She appreciated him once more for the dinner and the outfit he gifted her then watched as he drove off the driveway. She turned and walked up to the door with a smile.She held up her hand to knock at the door but stopped and thought about what Feran would say if he saw the outfit.He is likely to question her and she wasn't ready to give a long talk with him about it so she tucked the bag into her hand bag and knocked at the door.Pushing the door open as she grabbed the door knob, she walked in. When she closed the door behind and spun, she noticed her parents were not in the living room and guessed they might be preparing to go to bed a bit early today.She headed for her room. As she opened the door, she almost bumped into Feran who was coming out of the room in a haste."Laura, you're back?" Feran asked."Obviously. I am," Laura shrugged and her shoulder brushed past him as she walked into the room. Feran heaved a heavy sigh