When Marissa went to get her phone from the balcony and found Laura's name flashing on the screen, she had her stomach knot. All her happiness was gone. She could still see Henry standing, waiting for her. She hesitated for a moment, then swiftly cut the call and turned to Henry, who was now lounging on the couch, flipping through a stack of papers.“Oh it’s nothing it’s just my troublesome ex," Marissa lied smoothly, slipping the phone into her pocket. "Always calling at the worst times." She rolled her eyes.Henry raised an eyebrow, his piercing gaze fixing on her. "You okay?""Yeah, just annoying," Marissa replied with a dismissive wave, hoping her calm demeanor masked the unease churning inside her. She looked at him to avoid looking away. That would reassure him. She had missed Laura’s call the day before. She knew deep down, she couldn't keep avoiding Laura's calls forever, especially not when she was supposed to be gathering information for her. She had given her much details
As they say, we all have different problems, just as how different our faces are. While Marissa thought of creative of creative ways to be with Henry, henry thought about ways to uncover what Jackson was hiding. Henry sat alone in his office, the weight of suspicion heavy on his shoulders. Since receiving that damning video of Jackson sneaking out at night, he had been unable to shake the feeling of betrayal. Each replay of the footage only deepened his turmoil. Jackson had been his right-hand man for a while, and the thought of him colluding with their rivals was almost unbearable. At some time, he had trusted Jackson with his life. How could he do that? While working, Henry would suddenly take out his phone and begin to watch the video. It comprised of him seeing Jackson walk out of the car and zoom off at mid night. The video showed him doing this more than once. Anger burned through henry. He wondered who Jackson must be meeting. He tried to watch the video more times. Hoping t
Elena was suffering from all angles. Firstly Henry refused to speak to her. He made his secretary attend to matters that would make her come in front of him. Then came Danny with his problems. That week they had quarrel and she left Danny’s house but the moment she got home, problems arose. Her mother had borrowed some money from a guy and she didn’t pay back. Unknown to them, the guy was part of a Mafia group. Trouble began when they began to threaten them by messages.The mafia took their threats physical by coming into the house, when Elena was away from work. They demanded for their money. Then when she got home, she saw the worst of it.As Elena sat on the floor of her mother’s sitting room, with huge hands wrapped against her mouth, she feared for the worst. She feared for her mother’s life. It was there and then she decided she would do anything to stop this.“Three days lady... three days” the other man who held Elena warned. And with that they left the house. Elena collaps
Danny and I danced to romantic song. My feet moving up and down along the floor, as the bass of the song reverberated through our bodies. I was wearing my white shirt sleeve shirt today, with black shorts, the same as yesterday as well. Tonight, though, I wore a red short gown which screamed lust. After he had slept with me last night, he told me he was taking me on a date. That night while he slept, I walked into the bathroom and wept so hard. I was beginning to grow hate for Danny and when we quarreled, I thought I could use that as an opportunity, to stay awhile without him. But then my mum’s deeds sucked me back in. after crying I wiped my tears, telling myself this was for the best. I decided I would give this my best and try not to pass out.Danny pulled me into his arms, as I danced. I was pressed close to Danny’s body, I felt his erection. He put his arm around my waist, pulling me closer, while his other hand gripped my ass tightly. His lips grazed mine for a second before
The next morning, Henry woke up with a big smile. Finally he had gotten an answer to his question. He whistled while in the shower. It was a good day.As soon as he stepped out of the house, there Jackson stood.“Henry you wanted to see me” Jackson said. He looked older than the last time, Henry had seen him. He had huge dark circles under his eyes. Henry wondered if he slept at all. To think that he was the cause of this made his eyes water.Henry stepped forward and pulled him into a hug. “I’m sorry brother” Henry muttered. Jackson raised an eyebrow. He didn’t understand what was going on. “huh?” “Come on” Henry went round the car. He opened the other door for him. Jackson was confused.“I thought you didn’t trust me” he muttered.“No Jackson. I do. Can we talk. If you will follow me, let’s go to somewhere quiet” Henry pleaded. Jackson looked from Henry to the car. He didn’t know what to make of it.“I hope you wouldn’t change your mind” he said quietly. Henry shook his head. “N
“Don’t beat yourself up boss” Jackson said as he got out the car. Henry nodded quietly.As they got out of the car, Henry remembered something.“So what do we do about it…I mean Marcus?” He asked. Jackson had a pensive look on his face.“First we watch him more. I don’t have any other idea on what to do. I need to get freshened up and eat” Jackson said.Henry chuckled. “ I’m sorry u did think of food” he said.And just as they were about to get into the house, They heard a shriek.They stopped. “ did you hear that?” Henry asked, cocking his head to one side.“ I heard that too” Jackson agreed. “ it sounds like two people are fighting. Thru followed the noise to the inner part of the garden. Henry’s eyes widened as soon as he saw Ruby dragging Marissa’s by the hair. Immediately he moved to stop the fight but Jackson stopped him.“We need to hear them” he muttered. He gestured for Henry to calm down.Henry was about to speak. He wasn’t going to stand here and watch Ruby assault Marissa
Ruby’s POVI blinked like a faulty bulb. Oh no what was happening.Henry glared at me. Henry had never looked at me with so much hate in the eyes.“Ruby!” Henry thundered. I flinched.“Start talking” he growled. “ Okay” I muttered as tears began to pour. “ I haven’t been entirely honest” my mind drifted back to where it all began.************** The first time Windsor let me go as a maid in his home, I found a job at a Bar. I was living with my little sister and uncle. I jumped into the shower and had my bath in double time. I could hear my uncle call out to me.“Ruby hurry up you’ll be late for work! “ I could hear his voice over the shower that was running.“Yes uncle! "I yelled back as I rushed out of the bathroom and grabbed my lotion. I didn’t need to pick clothes out of my wardrobe because I had already done that. I will wear the black gown which was the uniform and a black and white slip on.I did my makeup like I always did. My go to always make up routine. Then I slu
Ruby took in a deep breath as she turned to face Henry and Jackson. She blinked a couple of times. She wiped tears off her eyes. She stared at her feet.“Ruby we are still waiting” Jackson reminded her. “ Tell us what is this secret“Okay I will speak” she finally said. She took in deep breath again and looked up.“ The night before we went on the mission to kill Ivan, Windsor's son something happened.”“ What happened! “ Henry asked almost immediately. Ruby was Killing off his patience by the minute. “Marissa here” she glared at the lady and she flinched. “ I and Marissa were very close at that time. She was my informant back at Windsor’s gang.” Marissa licked her lips. Her throat was getting dry as she inched closer to the truth.“Honestly if you keep stopping just like now, I might have to shoot you” Henry growled. His nose flared and he clenched and unclenched his palms. He had a gun behind him and he itched to use it. The only thing that was stopping him was that he couldn’t sh