***Laura's pov***I was in my office thinking of what to do and how to make Roberto became partners with us. I clearly cannot do this on my own, especially now that my stepmother is on my neck.I packed my laptop into my bag and my PA carried it. My stepmother walked in."What do you want this time?" I asked."Just want to tell you what Roberto thinks of you." She smirked."My business with Roberto is none of yours. Can you just leave? Don't you understand simple body language? Don't you know when you are not wanted?" I yelled and she laughed."I'm telling you so you won't be dissappointed. Roberto would never partner with you. Infact he said you were inexperienced and he doesn't watse time of people like that." She winked."How did she know?" Those are the same words Roberto had used when I introduced the idea of partnering together. "You are shocked right? Better find another way to beat me because I'm going to bring you down." She snapped her finger at me and left.I sat back on m
***Gabriel's pov***I dialed his number and he picked the call."Sir please I beg you i need something important from you." I started as I checked the bill. This time it was $4000. I thought about how I was going to ask. Mr Lionel is a very nice and generous man but it won't be nice if he finds out I've been cheating him."What is it Gabriel?" His question brought me back into reality."Sir! I know you might think I'm useless and all I do is to ask everything but this is very important. You can even remove it from my salary every month or don't even pay me at all. I'll work for free." I begged."What's wrong with you Gabriel? Are you okay?" He asked."I need a huge amount of money sir and it's very important. Sir please help me with it." I begged."Sure. How much is it?" He asked and i jumped for joy "It's $4000 sir." I answered."Send the account number." He said and hung the call.I went to the nurse and got the hospital account number. I forwarded it to Mr Lionel so it could look
***Gabriel's pov***I tugged hard at my hair. "I'm so foolish. I'm so stupid." I yelled as I sat on the floor. People walking past avoided me like a plague while taking quick glances at me.I deceived my boss just to satisfy her and her family but what did I get in return,shame and embarrassment."If I go back to work,what will I tell Mr Lionel? How am I going to explain to him that my mother was never sick and I made it up just to satisfy my woman?""I'm such a simp." I said to myself.I took a taxi back home. I was tired and frustrated.***Roberto's pov***Diana packed my suitcase and carried it downstairs,dropping it in my car. I called Gabriel several times to ask about his mom but he didn't pick up. I went to check his resume for his address and i took a picture of it with my phone.I went downstairs and gave my driver my phone."Take me there." I ordered."Where are we going sir?" Diana asked."Gabriel's place. He might not be in the right state of mind. When my mom was sick,I f
***Roberto***I settled in. Took my shower and changed before going back to the living room. My dinner had been served already. I ate while Diana waited for me to be done. After finishing the delicious meal,I went to the living room to discuss with Diana."What do you think sir? Do you think Gabriel betrayed us?" She asked and I nodded.I was sure because I heard ma'am Cynthia's voice and I was not hallucinating. Her voice is something I can notice anytime anyday."Why would ma'am Cynthia be in Gabriel's house? Why would Gabriel be dating her?" I asked."I don't know sir. All I know is the sound was definitely coming from his room." She answered."That bastard has been playing me like a fool. So he's dating ma'am Cynthia?" What would he gain from such disgusting act?" I said through gritted teeth."Calm down sir. We will treat him the same way he treated us. All we have to do it to play him till we catch them in the act." She explained and I nodded."That's a good idea. We'd catch two
***Roberto pov**I did my best to finish early so I can go confirm if truly Gabriel's mom was sick or it was just an excuse to go meet someone else but work keeps coming and coming. I couldn't get my mind off it. I wanted to know the truth and catch him in the act."Stop! I'm done for today." I stood up and streched."We aren't even half done sir,we still have some." She kept listing things but i blacked out. I could see her lips moving but I couldn't hear what she was saying. My mind was on Gabriel's case."Sir! Are you okay?" She asked and i nodded."I'm tired. Let's go visit Gabriel's mother." I said. I looked at me to get a facial expression from him but I didn't get any. He was normal like usual."But." Diana disagreed."No buts Diana,there is still time for all of these." I pointed at the pile of files on my table. We went downstairs and got into the car which drove us straight to the hospital."Are you sure about this sir? What will you do it it's not true?" She leaned towards
***Gabriel's pov***I returned home as fast as I could. I need to help Mr Lionel and also gain his trust back in me. I've fucked up already but there's time to remit and keep up besides he mustn't find out how I've tricked and extorted money from him. I opened the door without knocking but only my roommate was there. Ma'am Cynthia was no where to be found."What happened to knocking bro?" Santiago asked.He was a 5ft tall person. Normally he would pass easily as a model because he had broad chest and he was really handsome. His eyes were deep blue and his chin was also well chiseled. He had a pointed nose too. He was into modeling before but things didn't go well."It's my house." I said and left for the room. I tried to settle but I wanted to get to the root of the matter. Alice called me but I ignored the call. I'm not going to be a fool. Your family can't embarrass me in the presence of everyone and you expect me to come back to you. It's not possible. She called several times bu
***Gabriel's pov***I woke up the next day and rushed to Santiago who was sitting in the living room."Good morning." I greeted as I adjusted my tie."Good morning." He grunted still sitting on the couch half naked. He wore only boxer short."I'm sorry about yesterday. Stop acting weird to me." I said and he changed the television station."I'm serious about it. Infact my boss asked me to invite you to come over." I announced and he turned to look at me."For real?" He asked."Yes,I told him about you and he as a offer for you." I winked."If you are messing with me,I'll kill you." He pointed at me."Why would I mess with you?, I'm serious here." I said and he stood up."Let me go take my bath but if I get there and it's something stupid or it doesn't involve money,I'll kill you." He warned and I bowed."Go take your bath sir." I said and he went off.I raised my clenched fist up and yelled,"Yes." He came back after a while dressed in a blue joggers and blue hoodie. "Are you going f
***Santiago's pov***I got home still staring at the cheque. I'm holding millions in my life. For the first time in my life I'm holding millions. This is a dream come true. I'll take care of my mother and sister,I'll have the life I never had.I went to Gabriel's room and packed his bags."Mr Lionel wants a clean job,I'll give him that." I also moved all of Gabriel's belongings. He came by in the evening to pack all of his things. I heaved a sigh when he was gone."Time to start." I said to myself.I messaged ma'am Cynthia as I've heard her name from Mr Lionel. She said her name was Lily to me,a divorcee without a child too.She didn't reply as fast as she used to. Mr Lionel's words came ringing in my head."What if she already knew? What if she was playing our dirty games with us?" I asked myself.After some time,I got a call from her."Hey baby." I said in a high pitched voice which made her laugh."Hey. I'll talk to you later. I'm busy and don't message me. I'll call you when I ne