The day had arrived for Aaron's meeting with Anna, and it coincided with an important business appointment he couldn't afford to miss. He had meticulously planned out the logistics, ensuring that he would be able to meet with Anna without drawing excessive attention to himself. That morning, as he prepared to leave, Helen lay on his bed looking like a contented cat. She watched him as he got dressed. "You sure you don't want me to come with you?" She asked. He gently placed a soft kiss on her forehead , their eyes meeting."Helen, I appreciate your support, but today, I think I can handle the meeting on my own. You've taught me all I need to know. It's something I need to handle on my own. How hard can it be anyway?" He chuckled. Helen looked concerned, "Are you sure, Aaron? I've always been there to assist you, and I don't want you to be alone if things get difficult."Aaron smiled warmly, "I know, Helen. I believe I can handle it. I promise I'll update you afterward." "Alright L
Anna stood alone at the café, her shock and disappointment gradually giving way to a sinister smile that played upon her lips. As she sat down, a well-dressed man approached her table, holding a phone discreetly.Anna leaned in, her voice low as she asked, "Did you get all the angles right?"The man nodded, a hint of a knowing smile on his face. "Yes, everything's in order, just as you requested." Anna's eyes flickered with anticipation as she looked at the pictures on the phone. She focused on the ones where she had kissed Aaron, her smile growing wider. "This will make an interesting headline," she mused, a mischievous chuckle escaping her lips.Her thoughts then turned to the woman Aaron was now dating. She wondered about her background, her motives, and her appearance. Was she from an elite family like Anna's own, or was she with Aaron for his wealth? Anna couldn't help but be curious. Was this woman younger, more beautiful? The questions swirled in her mind, and she made a silen
Anna sat before her computer screen, watching as the pictures of her and Aaron's passionate kiss went viral. A smile slowly curled upon her lips as she reveled in the chaos. She was delighted with the turn of events, fully aware that Aaron's girlfriend would be far from pleased."This is perfect," she whispered to herself, her voice filled with triumph. "Aaron can't escape me now. He'll have to come back to me."Getting back with Aaron was her primary objective, and she was determined to make it happen. She had seen the pictures, and she knew that Aaron had not lost all feelings for her, no matter how hard he tried to deny it."I'll find out who his girlfriend is, that's for sure. I need to know my competition. Is she from an elite background like me? Or is she just after his money? Either way, I'll make sure she knows that Aaron belongs with me." She was not about to let this opportunity slip through her fingers. Aaron Churchill was going to be hers once again, and she was ready to d
"Helen, have you seen the new manager?" Lily asked. The last thing Helen wanted right then was to pull her gaze away from the new project proposal request she was reading through, especially as the meeting was about to start. After leaving Aaron, Helen secured a position as a copywriter at a reputable marketing firm and she put all her attention on her job, if only to forget her heartache. “Helen,” Lily grumbled at Helen's silence.She turned a full smile ready for her. “I’m sorry,” Helen apologized.“I just got this brief from Henry, and I have to get up to speed before the meeting starts. I don’t know why he would send it so late to us.”“Marlow took a few days off,” Lily answered, referring to the team's head, Henry’s secretary. “And a bunch of people also got sick on the executive floor. They’ve been out of the office for days. A flu bug is going around.”Helen lifted her head and gave Lily full attention. “What bug?”"The flu. It started in the media and operations team. Mariah
Helen had just arrived back home, exhausted from a long and tough day at work. As she settled onto her couch, her phone began to ring, and she was pleasantly surprised to see Tracy's name pop up on FaceTime. It had been a while since they had a proper chat, so the call was a welcome end to her day.With a sigh of relief, she answered Tracy's call and settled in for a conversation. Tracy's voice filled the screen, asking, "How was your day?"Helen let out a tired chuckle. "Tough," she replied, empathizing with her friend's demanding role as a mom handling toddlers all day. Then, she couldn't help but bring up her new boss. She quickly filled Tracy in on the details."Do you think he's interested?" Tracy asked, her curiosity piqued.Helen shrugged her shoulders, unsure of her boss's intentions. "Who knows? His hand on my shoulder was quite unprofessional."Tracy attempted to offer some reassurance, suggesting, "Maybe he was just being extra friendly."Helen acquiesced to that possibilit
Anna's determination to reclaim Aaron fueled her relentless pursuit of information. It wasn't long before she discovered the whereabouts of a domestic worker from Aaron's mansion. Armed with the knowledge of where to find her, Anna contacted the worker and arranged a secret meeting.They met in a quiet, dimly lit cafe, where Anna promised the worker a generous sum of money in exchange for information. The worker, a middle-aged woman with tired eyes, agreed to share what she knew. Anna leaned in, her voice low and persuasive. "I need to know who Mr Churchill is dating. Money is not an issue for me."The worker, her gaze cautious, replied, "I've seen things, Miss Anna. Aaron spent most of his time with his PA, Helen. It was obvious they were involved romantically."Anna's heart sank at the confirmation of her suspicions. "Helen," she repeated, her voice dripping with disdain. "Tell me more about them." The worker hesitated for a moment as if weighing the risk of her disclosure. "They w
It was a quintessential Friday night, and Helen, Lily, and Tracy had commandeered the living room for another session of their cherished Girls' Night In. Time seemed to dissipate as wine flowed generously, and the remnants of popcorn littered the room. Their entertainment of choice for the evening was "Emily In Paris," a show that had consistently served as a source of both amusement and togetherness for the trio. It was the one series that could gather them without a single complaint of boredom. On this particular evening, as they immersed themselves in Emily's romantic escapades with the enigmatic Gabriel, an intriguing question preoccupied Helen's thoughts. She turned to her friends, her curiosity at its peak. "Is it true that men decide to commit to the next woman they meet when their 'light comes on,' regardless of whether they find her special or not?" The question hung in the air, sparking a lively discussion. Each friend had a different perspective on the matter, citing perso
The next morning after both girls left, she took Sparkles to the vet. A little while later, her doctor came to her with the news. “Congratulations,” she said.Helen stared at her poor dog, completely lacking her usual energy, and lying quietly by the corner. Why had it taken her so long to notice it? Her mind went to the previous night and Lily's comment, and she began to shake.They walked out of the clinic and on their way home, she stopped by the grocery store for some milk and berries. On her way to the counter, she passed by the pharmacy and took a deep breath.Sparkles looked up at her, and Helen sent her a shaky smile. “We’ve both been busy haven’t we?” she said. “Should I check myself too?”Sparkles looked away from her, so she took that as her response and started to walk away, but she could only take a few steps. She turned back around, picked up the test kit, and drove away from the store. When she returned home, she spent her time making Sparkles' little bed by the couch