Aaron was at a loss for words with Dr. Miller's information. Anna tried to take her life and was on life support at the moment. His throat went dry as the voices in the background including that of Helen drowned out with the overwhelming shock and fear that became of him on his way to the hospital. "Are you alright?." Helen stood up as well, the food completely forgotten. On a good day, Aaron would have found their situation hilarious. Their meals always got interrupted whenever they had the chance to eat together. "It's nothing, I'll be right back." Aaron did not see the need to disclose what had been discussed on the phone to Helen. Even if he did, she had no recollection of who Anna was or her previous position in his life. He was on a mission to woo her, hearing another woman's name from his lips, did not sound like a good idea. He drove off in the middle of the night to the hospital but was met by Anna's brother and mother. "You monster! You did this to her! If she dies, h
Helen had no idea what caused such an abrupt reaction from Aaron, it went from a phone call to his fork clattering to the ground and then there was him, trying to recollect his thoughts leaving her with little or no information before heading out. "Emily." She called out to Emily who came running from where she stood in the kitchen, probably peeping through a tiny hole to know what caused such a ruckus."You called for me ma'am." She replied. "The food should be refrigerated for later, trust me when I say I enjoyed your meal." Helen complimented Emily's cooking and was rewarded with a smile, her beam radiant. Helen headed towards the master's bedroom ready to shower and call it a night. A flashback of the night's event, had her wondering what it could be that had Aaron at attention. Curiosity got the better part of her as she began to peruse through his personal belongings."This is so wrong Helen. Get a grip of yourself." She gave herself the pep talk before putting his things in or
Aron Churchill, the sole owner of the big and mighty business ventures in the world, thought he could outsmart himself this time around. Sadly for him, Lucas was a hundred steps ahead of him. A retaliation was in order for ruining his master plan and sending him out of business. "The plan failed at Kingston, how the fuck did you let it happen?." He thundered at the man behind the counter."Don't worry son, one failure is only a stepping stone to greater achievements." The grey haired man who looked like he was having a field day at the county jail replied. Un bothered and obviously enjoying the conversation, he chewed on a piece of gum, the smacking sound sending Lucas on edge."Uncle Henry, for fucks sake. I am a complete mess. I need this." Lucas' complaints came out as a childish whine, his uncle's facial expression displayed amusement at Lucas's display of childish behavior."I have my men working round the clock. I'll pave a path for you to proffer a job in the Churchill empire.
"Day 2." Shit, Helen took notes of Aaron's absence in the mansion, the emptiness that came with him running out of the house into the night and without a prior explanation had Helen staring at her phone screen, full of contemplation. "Do I call him, or do I forget about it?." She battled with the part of herself that worried for his well-being. She blamed it on her sex-starved self or maybe she felt guilty for her rude outburst in front of the gym. She had yet to decipher what it was. Her phone screen went and without a second thought, Helen held onto the phone hoping to find his name popped up on it. Maybe a message or a missed call. She sighed when it appeared to be some bank loan spam message. "Ma'am, Ryan is up and bubbly." Emily pried through the opening in the door, her sleep-disheveled hair shooting on every side. At least, Emily always found a way to put her in a good mood. Helen tagged her as "the jack of all trades." Because of her savory coffee. "Go take a shower, I'll
Lucas shuffled through his stuff, picking the things he needed for his little trip. Uncle Henry had created a pathway for his grand entrance back into the business world. A second chance to recover all that he had lost and get back at Aaron Churchill. Damn. Did Henry miss it when that pompous ass was humble and a meek little desk officer? Now, he had all the power and wealth in the world and he proved it by purchasing his company and running him out of business."Now listen to me, Lucas. Drop the fucking sentiments and make use of your fucking head. Don't disappoint me." Uncle Henry warned before the call got disconnected. Lucas could finally breathe some fresh air outside the stale air he inhaled for the last few months he had to go into hiding. Aaron was going to be shocked to his toes when he realized who the new addition to his security service was. "I am coming for you, Aaron Churchill."He arrived at the bodyguard quarters of the Churchill security service a little bit past midn
"Emily, are you alright?." Helen inquired from Emily who looked fazed by her encounter with the woman in the south wing of the Churchill mansion. "She's one hell of a scary woman." Ryan's nanny choked out in a frenzy. Helen was curious to know who the said woman was and why she had such a sweet girl like Emily in the state of fear.Helen itched to see who the said visitor was, she avoided Aaron like a plague and kept herself well hidden in the master's bedroom on his arrival with the stranger that occupied one of the many visitors room. She sighed and sighed again. "Mr. Aaron instructed me to do her biddings and help her with whatever she needs. But, I doubt if I will be able to make it out alive with my head intact." Emily groaned in frustration."Lead the way." Emily stared at Helen, confused at what she insinuated. Helen rolled her eyes in exasperation. "Take me to her room, I'll help her with whatever she needs." Truth be told, Helen just wanted to have a glimpse of the woman that
Helen, still hot and bothered from the kiss, found herself yearning for more. Her body had its thoughts and worked on its accord even when she fought the urge not to give in to her desires, it remembered what it felt like to be touched by Aaron Churchill. Helen touched her lips, reminiscing on the kiss.“Snap out of it, Helen.” She pinched herself in the bid to concentrate on something else. A cold shower would be effective for dire situations of this nature. She headed to the master's bedroom and helped herself to an iced cold water bath. It did the trick and in seconds, she was back to her old self. She wondered who that hostile woman was, their energies not matching.She went searching for her gist buddy and nearly had a head-to-head collision with Emily, whose eyes lit up at the sight of her. “Ma'am, you won't believe what in Bullock's name I just heard.” Helen, curious as well to know what Emily had to say, ordered her to lead the way. “Lead the way, Emily.” Without hesitation, t
"A place of happiness, filled with laughter, love, and wholeness. Welcome to Aero Nat.” Helen read out loud the caption on the wall of the restaurant, mesmerized by the aesthetically perfect inscription.“Wait until you have a taste of their special cotton muffin dipped in honey.” Aaron levitated Helen's eager taste buds that already craved what was yet to be served. “Stop being a tease, Mr. Churchill.” She chuckled lightly, her eyes taking in the magnificent space.Helen was becoming a bit acquainted with Aaron's presence, the awkwardness, and hostility were reduced to a bare minimum. They were both ushered to the VIP lounge, the perks of being a Churchill displayed to its fullest.“Bonjour, monsieur et maman.” The waiter, without being told what to do, served a bottle of Chinese liquor served in a bucket of ice. This was Helen's first time seeing a good pleated bottle of Chinese liquor. Aaron, reading her mind, gave her the honor of having a taste of the heavenly liquor.“What are w