"How did I not know? I am so stupid!" Stephanie said, as she walked in to the house. She had lost Jayden, and now, Charles had dumped her, too.She sat down looking helpless. A few hours ago, she was enjoying the ride to luxury, but now, she was back to the slum."Even if you are poor, once you have self-respect, and regards to other people around you, nothing can stop you from being held in high esteem. No matter what you are in life, never look down on people. Remember the ones who were there for you, when you had nothing. You can't get what you didn't work for, and even if you do, it won't last long."She recalled Jayden's words. Reminiscing about the day she met Jayden, it was at the coffee shop, where she worked back then. He had come to deliver food to someone, and she had mistakenly poured him the coffee. They had gone out a few times, and he had asked her out.Things had taken a new turn, when Stephanie met Charles at a party she attended. She had started to act up, giving Ja
Charles drove out of the hotel in a high speed to his regular brothel. He was welcomed by the thugs outside, as they knew who he was. The speakers were blaring loud music, people screaming, and shouting. The whole place reeked alcohol and cigarettes. He walked upstairs to the VIP room,where only a few rich men occupied with their whores. "Get me my usual."His facial expression gave him away, as anyone who saw him would easily tell that he was furious. "Here's your drink, sir. Would you like anything else?" The waiter asked, but he gave a negative reply, so he left. "Hey, come back!" He yelled, "get me three more shots."His request had the waiter thinking. Three shots of his kind of drink was enough to make one drunk. He had no choice, but to bring his demands.Charles drank up the content in one gulp, his eyes were like daggers, ready to stab anyone who dared to try him, mercilessly."I need you," he said over the phone, taking another gulp of it—left with only two shots."How d
"Hey, Nathan!" Carina smiled, and waved at him. He was talking to one of the securities at the door. He turned, immediately he heard her voice, and gave her a warm smile."I will meet you, later." They shook hands, and he left to meet Carina.She was sitting on her desk, and the red skirt she wore revealed her voluptuous figure. Nathan could not stop staring at her."You look," he paused, "sexy."She blushed, "thank you."She sighted Jayden through the glass door, stepping out of the car. She instantly stood up, and sat properly on the chair. Nathan noticed her sudden movement, and wondered why she acted that way, until he turned to look outside."So, that is why!" He mumbled, and faced Carina with a smile on his face, "see you, soon."She nodded, and began sorting out the files that were scattered on her table."Good morning, sir. Good morning, Ms. Ann." They greeted, simultaneously.He walked in with Ann, his secretary; she had not seen her before. She did not realize that she had
"Tha…Thank you," she stammered, and shook her hand, nervously."Follow me, then."She looked at her sister, and then, at Sonia. They had a confused look, as to why she was nervous. She followed her into the elevator, and remained in silence.'I have my eyes on you.' His words kept reverberating in her mind.Ann kept stealing glances at her, she wanted to engage her in a conversation, but she shove it off.They finally reached his office, and she knocked. He asked them to come in, and this time, he was not typing as usual, but he was standing near a board—something similar to a leaderboard."Go…good day, sir.""Good day, Ms. Bartholomew."She did not know what was written on the board, she waited patiently for him to say something. She was glad that Ann was still with her, ever though she disliked her, for reason she could not tell, yet. "I will be back in an hour, I need to prepare the documents for the next project." She said, shattering Carina's little hope."Alright, Belle. Take
As the waitress brought their order, Carina began to eat, while Nathan just stared at her."Let's eat," she said. He nodded, and did as she said. Nathan suddenly asked her a question that made her choke on her food, almost making her spill the content on his face. "Here, drink some water." He said, giving her the water that was in the middle of the table. She took a deep breath, and stared at Nathan."I'm sorry."She just nodded, and they ate in silence. It was too awkward, he had to break the silence."So, what is your favorite food?" She smiled, "uh, I love all kinds of food. All, except carrot soup. It makes me want to throw up."He chuckled, "you're unbelievable. Carrot soup is my best food."They talked about random things, and laughed their hearts out. It was getting late, so he paid the bills, and they left the restaurant."Let's take a walk?" He said, holding her hands, as they walked out."Sure!"They took a walk down Cross Roads, while still talking about themselves."I w
Carina arrived at work, as early as always; but it seemed like her definition of early was different, this time. She was late!She checked her wrist watch, and the time was 8:15am."Wasn't it just 7:40am at home?" She asked no one in particular."Yes, it was. 7:40am—the time you woke up!" Fiona said behind her.She turned around, and jabbed a finger at her. "Mag! Keep it low!""You are lucky. The boss hasn't arrived yet."She heaved a sigh of relief. She was not ready to face him."Did you forget you had work, today? Hm, lover girl?" 'Oh, goodness! My day is just starting!' she screamed in her head. This time, it was Sonia."Sonia, you too?" She glared at her, which made Sonia laugh."Nice decorations, right?" Sonia asked, looking at the already finished decorations for the party."You're right. They are beautiful. Who's idea was it?""Ms. Ann's."Just hearing her name changed her mood, she recalled last night, her plans…"Carina?" Sonia nudged her with her elbow."Yeah? Sorry, I was
Ann had just completed the project for the upcoming presentation that she was going to make at the Crescent City. Jayden was hell-bent on getting back at Charles."Project B completed!" She said, cracking the bones of her tired fingers. She stretched, then, yawned.He ignored her, and went through the whole project, before giving her a thumbs up. "Good job, Belle."She curtsied, "thank you, Boss Jay."He glared at her, and she giggled. She knew he hated to be called Jay, especially in the office. That was how his mother, and his ex-girlfriend called him. "Except you want to hurt me—which is absolutely impossible, don't call me that!" She sighed. She missed her old pal—the guy with the most beautiful smile, and jovial character. She wished she had not gone to the UK. "I'm sorry I wasn't there for you."Jayden just stared at her."Jayden, you are my best friend. You will always be. I don't know how much whatever had happened in the past, hurt you. I guess it was bad enough to change
Alex had been watching Charles closely, and for a while; after Stephanie had visited Jayden at the mansion, he had not seen her with him, anymore. He had seen him go out with someone else—a tall young lady, though he could not see her face clearly, he somehow recognized who she was by her physique.He had followed her, until he got a better view of her face. "Jane Haymes, the Beauty Diva!"Alex called Jayden up, immediately. "Alright. Remember to find more information about the client, too."He hung up, and drove out.They had gone home earlier than usual, as it was their recognition party. They needed to get prepared."Carey. Carey, wait!"Nathan ran towards her, breathing heavily."I…I'm sorry, for what happened earlier today at the cafeteria."She tried to feel the connection, but it seemed like a faint emotional connection. "It's okay, Nate. I was not upset."He smiled, and gave her a hug, as she waved him a goodbye.She boarded a cab with her sister, Fiona. The journey, to he