Vera gasped in shock, and moved a few steps backwards.“I hope you’re not planning to run, because that would only aggravate the situation.” Charles uttered.Vera couldn’t believe he would actually make attempt to arrest her.“Charles, but I just said I didn’t do it, and I don’t understand how the money was withdrawn.”“It is boss, to you. And what kind of secretary are you if you claim you don’t know how the money went missing. Yet, you’re acting like you know nothing about it. If you must know, I’m currently highly disappointed in you.”Not long after he said that, a knock came on the door, and Charles urged the person to come in.“Boss, what’s going on? The cops are headed to your office.” James voiced out, looking quite concerned.But then, Charles didn’t say a word, and he had to look at Vera who was silent. Her head was dropped down like she was too embarrassed to face him.“What’s going on?” James asked again, in a low tone as his eyes drifted from Charles to Vera.“If you’re re
VERA’S POV Here I was, right before the college. I couldn’t believe I was sent to study fashion designing. Out of all courses in the world, I had to go for fashion designing. Somehow, I just felt it within me that fashion designing was way too low compared to what I could do.I had this feeling that I was destined to do something more innovative, but I couldn’t just fathom what it was, at this point.Anyways, I am thankful, still, because I could still manage fashion designing. It was still a reputable course, with a promising future. I walked into the building, and found the class I was to have this morning.I was late, and it was so weird as half of the class turned their heads to look at me.“Miss whatever, this should be your first and last time you come in to my class late. I am Professor Darwin and I do not tolerate both lateness and laziness in my class.” He spoke sternly, and I nodded, pursing my lips out of embarrassment.About half of the class laughed, making things worse,
VERA'S POVI was lost in thoughts while walking back home. I felt so troubled, lost, dejected, and tired of it all. I couldn’t believe that Lord Daniel truly had his eyes on me in the school and what was more surprising was that it was my professor.Now, I was in trouble seeing as Professor Darwin was ready to destroy my life if I didn’t do his bidding.“Oh, gosh! What do I do about this?” I stomped my feet like a pouting child.“Is there anything wrong?” Kavon questioned, out of the blue.I didn’t notice that I had almost gotten home until I looked up at Kavon and then I glanced at the mansion.“Uhm… N…nothing.” I replied, then I walked into the mansion.When I got into my room, I sat on the bed like a lifeless being. Thinking back to when Professor Darwin asked me to have sex with him, I felt frustrated.“I can’t have sex with that man. No. There has to be another way around this.” I muttered under my breath as I stared at the ceiling.My eyes gradually closed as they became heavy,
“Do you think Andrew could have gotten into the right world and seen her?” James asked as he stared at the time machine worriedly.“Well, even if it’s a problem to find her, if he finds her, that’s good. But when he does, I feel the major problem is trying to convince her. You know how Vera is.” Charles spoke, staring into blank space.“That’s true. Even apart from her being a hard nut to crack, anyone who is appeared to, all of a sudden, and is told they don’t belong to that world, would find it difficult to believe. It’s more like coming to me right now, and telling me I don’t belong in this world. I’m going to put up a fight, and run as far as I can, from the weirdo.” James blurted out.Charles smiled because he was right. No one would want to believe a such a thing, not even him. It’s only a child one could easily convince.On the other hand, Andrew was still debating whether he should allow this happen or not, but he decided that it’s for the best. If he doesn’t allow her, it cou
James overheard the conversation that went on between Charles and Louis and he moved closer to Charles.“Could it be her man? You know, recently, she has been acting like she someone has come into her life.” James said.“Does that give him the right to act this way towards the man he presumes to be her boss?” Charles uttered, feeling outright disrespected.“I understand. Probably he’s just scared that something might have happened to her. You know, when the love is just blooming, they act so mad in love.”“None of what you’re saying is helping right now.”“I want you to track the caller, and track his moves, just so we know what he’s up to.” Charles instructed, feeling uneasy about the call.He felt uneasy because he truly couldn’t get in touch with vera, which meant he couldn’t produce her to her boyfriend. He also couldn’t explain where she went to, because if he explained that she’s on a trip, she ought to be reachable, and no CCTV or airline would record her leaving the city or co
“Let go of me! Let go of me! I’m innocent, regardless of whatever!” Mark raised his voice as he struggled with the officers.“Anything you say now, will be used against you in court.” One of the cops informed him, but Mark kept struggling to set him free.“Mark Adam, do not force me to shoot you in the leg for obstruction of justice.” Another cop threatened.Mark gradually stopped because he knew he would need his legs if ever he was able to escape the cops. Mr. Adam was cooperative because there was no way he could run faster than the cops, but he felt doomed.When they arrived at the station, they were put in different investigation room. As Officer Walton walked into the investigation room where Mark was, he brought out his phone, then put a call through to Charles.“Finally, we’ve caught Mark Adam.” He informed, while staring right into Mark’s glaring eyes.“We’ll suck out every information we need, so we’ll contact you when all that is over.” Officer Walton said to Charles.“Alri
About three days had passed, and Mr. Adam and Mark had been given their jail term. Mr. Adam was sentenced to five years imprisonment; although, it ought to be more than that, but they pardoned him because he assisted the cops in the investigation. But Mark was given ten years imprisonment as that what was by the law and what he deserved.Vera had also been released since she had no criminal record, and she was the one who was tricked into giving out Charles’ bank information. The only person who had a say on what to do with her, was Charles.If Charles wanted her to be sued for giving out something as confidential as that, he could, and won’t be confronted for it.Charles was in the office, going over some documents when a knock came on his door.“Come in, please.” Charles urged, without looking up at the person coming in.But then, he decided to look up since the person who walked in had not said a word, and to his un-expectation, it was Vera. Both her hands were together, humbly, an
Charles then stiffened his face and stared right back at her face.“Now, you just showed your true color. Don’t you dare try anything stupid as you should know more than anyone that I end up winning against my enemies. Now, please leave my office.” Charles said to her and moved back his focus on something else.Vera was grieved and even as he had warned her not to try anything stupid, it still didn’t mean that she wouldn’t get back at him the way she wanted to.Although, Charles was right about always winning against his enemies, but Vera was a different kind of enemy, if she decided to be his enemy. She was going to cause more damage than the others if she ended up being his enemy.She took in a deep breath, then turned away, heading towards the exit door, and walked out. When she got out, she met James, leaning against the wall next to the door, like he was unhappy.She gave him one last look, and left without saying a word.“Vera.” James called out to her softly, but even if she he