***Laura's pov***I had to be strong for my dad and my kids. Even though I don't know where they are,I just have to be strong. My dad has been depressed for the past few days and the house felt like a cementry,like we were mourning.I decided to go to the office the next day for some work when I got a called from Roberto. I didn't want to pick it and even if I did,I didn't know what to say. My parents haven't talked to each other since the other day and my dad hasn't come out of my room. He is still sad and in shock and there was me avoiding my stepmother. I wouldn't want to be where she was to avoid problems and fight.I rushed downstairs and got into the car."Go go go." I instructed the driver and he zoomed off.I got into the elevator and clicked 7th floor. I got to my office and settled down to work.I heard a soft knock at my door. I didn't answer because my PA hasn't told me who it was. Before I knew it,someone barged in and walked in with files in her hand. It was my stepmoth
****Roberto's pov***I dressed neatly in a velvet tuxedo and a black Oxford shoe. I sprayed my perfume on my body and applied cream on my hair before I stepped out."Sir! Are you going there now or the office?" Diana walked briskly to me. She was wearing a brown body con dress. The dress was slightly slit by the left leg which showed part of her thigh. She wore a high heeled shoe and a black purse hung on her shoulder. Her body was fit into the dress perfectly. I licked my lips immediately I saw her. "Yes,we go this morning." I said as I adjusted my bow tie."Won't we be too early? We are going to distract them sir so they should be seated before us." she suggested."The company is quite far and considering the traffic and other factors they might end before we get there so let's move besides if we get there before they start the meeting we wait outside or hang around." I said and she nodded."Is Gabriel around sir?" She asked."No,I haven't seen him yet." I answered and walked out.
****Laura's pov****I took my seat while my stepmother sat at the head of the table which was supposed to be mine. I didn't query her because I didn't want any more drama and the board members knowing how fucked up our family is now. My aim was knowing why the meeting was called. "Thank you ladies and gentlemen for coming,I really appreciate." She smiled brightly before opening the bottled water in front of her. She poured it in her cup and drank some. "Were you the one who called the meeting?" One of the board members asked and she bopped her head.They all looked at me questionably. I was still sitting here trying to know why she had called the meeting. Not that I had any other way of ruining the meeting. Only Roberto could help me. I leaned in my chair and she started talking again. "There are so many reasons why I called this meeting. My heart bleeds but I have no choice,its for the betterment of the company." She said and i knew she was going to say something that will affect
***Roberto's pov****I followed Laura to her office with Diana while Gabriel stood outside."Thanks for coming. I really appreciate it." She held my hand I removed it "It's fine by me. When I ask for what I want you shouldn't have a problem then." She nodded when I informed her.We heard some argument just outside her office."What's going on?" I turned towards the door.She stood up and opened the door,ma'am Cynthia walked in."What did you just do? What's the meaning of that?" She yelled as she directed the questions to her daughter."It's business. Anything goes." She shrugged."I'm warning you for the last time. Never interfere in my business." Ma'am Cynthia yelled and i just sat,enjoying the drama."I'm warning you to never try to question in authority in my father's company too. Go to your father's company and dictate for them there." She yelled and i clapped at her comeback."This is my husband's company and I have the right to question your authority. You are incompetent and
***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