Once Damien and Joanna got back home, they freshened up and went to bed almost immediately. They did not want to speak much on the incident that led up to that moment so that was the best possible thing they could do.Just as they fell asleep cuddling each other, the numerous calls came. Unfortunately, Damien’s phone was placed on silent. The next morning came and since Damien was not on duty in his workplace he decided to make them a treat before they watched a movie.“You work too hard, you know that right?” Joanna said, taking a piece of the snacks he had madeDamien smiled. “And who said so?” he asked“I do, of course” she quickly said“I don’t work too hard. I just work enough” Damien said as he took out two cups from the cabinet“Look at this table” Joanna gestured for the snacks scattered all around. “This is a lot for someone who had just worked a nine to five five days in a roll” she said as she wrapped her hand around his waist, placing her head on his back“It’s not much” D
Damien did not want to speak to them. From the moment he woke up, he saw their calls which he missed but did not see the need for him to call back or even send a message. For years, they refused to call or check on him.He came to them for help but they threw him out of the house. Yes, he made a mistake but was he not their son for all that it was worth? They did not think of that so they threw him out so what did they want now?He did not want to talk and he doubted he ever wanted to. He could already guess why they were calling and he did not want to make them think it was because of them, he chose to be in a relationship with Joanna. Most importantly, he did not want to make her feel that he actually did that.He loved Joanna genuinely and not because of some fantasy that he might get back together with his family. He threw that thought off the window a long time ago and now he was slowly embracing what he had and that was all he needed.However, Mr and Mrs. Alfredo refused to back
Damien finally decided to pick up the phone after they had for two days straight without giving him any time to think. Mrs Alfredo really wanted to speak to her son. It has just been so long, With no restrictions, she was in full force.“Hello Mum” he said and Mrs Alfredo sighed in relief as she heard her son’s voice once again“Son” she called, emotional as she did so“What is it, Mum?” he asked her“I know you are upset with me but can you find a way to forgive me? You know how tight it had been for me” Mrs Alfredo said quickly thinking he might end the call soon“Tell me why you called,” he said, not ready to go into all of that right now“Your father wants to speak to you. He heard about the news. Can you come to the house tomorrow? I’ll make your favourite meal” she said“Can I decline this offer?” Damien said and Joanna who was seated next to him, slapped him on the chest for saying that“Please” Mrs Alfredo pleaded“I’ll be there for dinner. I have work” he said and ended the c
Damien opened the door of Joanna’s house and walked in only to find Joanna seated on the couch sleeping in a bad position. He smiled and shook his head. Even after telling her not to wait for him, she still did.He placed a kiss on her forehead and carried her to her room. However, just as he laid her down on the bed, she called out to him with a sleepy voice. “Damien,” she said and Damien hummed lightly. It was only then that she opened her eyes.“You’re back,” she said, pulling him in for a hug. She made him lay down beside her before she asked, “How was it? Did it go well?” Damien nodded. “It did. Dad wants to introduce me to the board and announce me as the new CEO and controller of all Alfredo assets” he told her and Joanna smiled“That is wonderful. See it was not so bad after all” she said and hugged him some more“Can I tell you something, Joanna?” he asked her, with a little uncertainty in his eyes. He was not sure if he had told her about this or not but he knew he needed t
Damien got into the car that his father had specially given to him after signing the necessary document. He drove out of Joanna's house towards Alfredo's company, where he would be meeting the shareholders of the company. They were strong and annoying old men who would do anything in their power to make young lives difficult. Mr Alfredo had one time told Damien all about his experience with these men. They were strong-minded and business-orientated. However, these men can get on the necks of whosoever that is to take over the company. Damien's father had to work very hard to get to the point that he was right now. He had to be tough and quick to make decisions. Most importantly, he had to have ideas to bring the Alfredo company to skyrocket. Most of what he did was have the right people to help publicize the company in various parts of the world. It was a good incentive, but he still needed something more. Damien used the previous day after signing the documents to check what was g
Damien drove into the premises happy about the results that came out of the meeting he attended only a few hours ago. He would have come back on time but he had other things to attend to and at this moment he wanted to be with his girlfriend. He jumped down from the car, opened the back seat of the car then picked up the bouquet he had bought for her. When he walked into the house, he found her on the couch in the living room typing on her laptop with a serious expression on her face. Joanna will then glance at the door. The moment she sees him her eyes will peck up with joy, and she would jump out of the couch rushing over to him and wrapping her hands around his neck. “I've missed you” she confessed “I'm sorry I had to stay back after the meeting to look into some things that were also amiss” he explainedJoanna pulled away with a nod understanding his situation. She was glad that he was now accepted into his family which he was thrown out of. Plus, he no longer had to worry abou
Joanna glanced at Rebecca then returned her gaze to the men who were taking things into their moving truck. “So this is where you live?” Rebecca asked her eyes dating around the huge apartment that she's stood before. She felt jealous then compared the apartment to the house in which she and Alex were living before he was arrested. It was a big house, bigger than Joanna's and she felt she could use that against Joanna. “You know I once lived in a house bigger than this, right?” she asked Joanna did not careShe only gave a nod to Rebecca's words but did not look at her. Joanna could already guess why she was here; to downgrade Damien. It seemed no matter what Rebecca was going to always try to talk down on Damien. The only problem was that there was a time when they professed love to each other and it made Joanna wonder if Rebecca ever loved Damien. She was sure Damien loved Rebecca because of the actions he carried out just to be with her. Rebecca was never rich and she was never
The lady standing before Joanna waved her hands with a smile but unfortunately, Joanna could not smile back because she did not know who she was. After a few seconds of staring at the lady with a confused expression on her face, Joanna managed a small smile and then asked, “Who are you, please?” “I'm Eliza,” the lady introduced while giving her hand to Joanna. Joanna reluctantly took it and gave her a handshake and the lady continued, “Is Damien in? I came to see him?” It was unusual for Joanna to feel jealous or suspicious about anything but she found it odd that someone was looking for Damien because he knew not many people. Moreover, they are new to the environment so surely they could not know someone just from being here for less than a day. She opened her mouth to speak but then Damien's voice came from behind her, “Eliza?” he called, his voice questioning as he did soJoanna moved away from the door while glancing behind her to take a look at Damien who was at the foot of th