As Derrick drove back to his apartment, he decided that he needed some fresh air. He parked his car in a public lot and then set off on foot, heading for a nearby park. The sun was warm on his skin and the air was fresh and crisp. He felt a sense of calmness as he walked, letting the world around him wash over him. He breathed in the scent of the trees and the grass, enjoying the simplicity of the moment.As Derrick walked through the park, he noticed that there were other people there as well. There were couples strolling hand in hand, kids playing on the swings, and people reading books or sunbathing on the grass. He felt a sense of connection to these strangers, as if they were all a part of something bigger than themselves. It was a reminder that even though he was alone in his grief, he was never truly alone.As Derrick watched the other people in the park, he felt a twinge of loneliness. He was reminded of the fact that he had no one to share his life with, no one to come home t
Derrick pulled into the driveway, his heart pounding. He had no idea what he would find when he went inside. Will Ruby be there, waiting to talk to him? Or would the house be empty, a reminder of everything that had gone wrong? He took a deep breath and got out of the car, steeling himself for whatever lay ahead. He walked to the front door, his hand shaking as he turned the key in the lock. The door opened with a soft click, and he took a step inside.As Derrick stepped inside, he saw Ruby standing in the living room with a man he didn't recognize. The man was tall and muscular, with dark hair and a deep voice. Derrick's heart sank as he realized what this must mean. Ruby had replaced him with this man, and he was just now finding out. "You're back," Ruby said coldly. "I need you to go and take a shower. You smell like the police station." Derrick felt humiliated, his eyes scanning the strange man. He turned and ran to the bathroom, slamming the door behind him.Derrick turned on
“Shut up your mouth and mind your own business.” Ruby hissed and walked out.Derrick tried to call Ruby back but Ruby wouldn't hear it. "I'm an adult, and I can make my own decisions," shesnapped, her voice rising. "You're not my father, and you're not my boyfriend, you are literally my servant. So I don't need your permission to do anything." Derrick was hurt by her words, but he knew he had to try to get through to her. "I know you're an adult," he replied, trying to keep his voice steady. "But I just want to make sure you're okay. I don't want to see you get hurt."Derrick was surprised to get a call from Ruby's father, asking him to come visit over the weekend. He hadn't spoken to him in a while, and he wondered what he could want. But he agreed to come, hoping that it might give him a chance to talk to Ruby's father about his concerns about Ray too.As Derrick was talking to Ruby's father, his phone buzzed with a text message. He glanced at the screen and saw that it was from Mi
Derrick thanked Ruby's dad for his time and walked out of the house, his head spinning. He didn't know what to do. He couldn't leave Ruby, but he also couldn't risk making an enemy out of her father. He felt trapped, and he didn't know how to get out of this situation. As he walked down the street, he tried to think of a way to fix this, but his mind was blank. He had never felt so lost and alone.Derrick let himself into his house, his mind still racing. He knew that he should probably tell Ruby what had happened, but he didn't know if he could. He didn't want to worry her, but he also didn't want to keep this from her. He was so torn, and he didn't know what to do. He paced around his living room, trying to think of the best course of action. He needed to talk to someone, but he didn't know who to call.Derrick finally told Ruby about it.When Ruby heard what her father had said, she was furious. She couldn't believe that he would threaten Derrick like that. She was so proud of him
It was an unusual sight: Everyone in the office was staring at Derrick, and he didn't know why. He looked down at his shirt, wondering if he had spilled something on himself. But there was nothing there. He looked up, and he saw that everyone was still staring. "Is everything okay?" he asked, feeling a bit uneasy. One of his colleagues, Kevin, spoke up. "We just heard what happened," he said. Derrick felt his heart sink. What had happened?Derrick couldn't believe his eyes as he read the anonymous message in the company group chat. Someone had written a long, detailed post about him, accusing him of being a gold digger and saying that he was only with Ruby for her money. They had even included photos of him and Ruby together, and had made some nasty accusations about their marriage. Derrick was furious. He knew that it was a lie, but he didn't know who had written the post, or why they would do such a thing. He felt betrayed, and he couldn't understand why anyone would do this to him
As the days turned into weeks, the drama at Ruby's company began to fade into the background. The gossip died down, and the employees went back to their normal routines. But for Ruby and Derrick, things were far from normal. Derrick was still reeling from the experience, and he found it hard to focus on anything. He spent his days at home, trying to process what had happened. Ruby, meanwhile, was struggling to move on. She tried to focus on her work, but she couldn't stop thinking about her father and the hurt he had caused her.Ruby was seething with anger and resentment, and she felt a strong urge to take revenge on her father. But she also knew that two wrongs don't make a right. She needed to find a way to deal with her anger in a healthy and productive way. She decided to seek the help of a therapist. She started seeing a therapist once a week, and she found that it helped her to process her emotions and develop healthier coping mechanisms. She also realized that she couldn't c
Ruby was thrilled by the response from the other companies. She had always been a believer in the power of collaboration, and it was gratifying to see her vision come to fruition. She knew that this would be a turning point for her company, and she was excited to see what the future would hold. She spent the next few days working on the new collaborations, and she was pleased with the progress they were making. It was clear that her success at the ceremony had opened her success.In the days and weeks that followed, Ruby continued to reap the benefits of her successful ceremony. The partnerships she had formed were proving to be beneficial, and her company was growing at a rapid pace. She was grateful for the support she had received, and she felt a renewed sense of purpose. But she also knew that she had to stay focused and continue to work hard. She had come a long way, but she was just getting started.Ruby's phone call with her brother was a turning point in their relationship.
Derrick's decision to play along with Ruby's plan was a risky one. He knew that if she ever found out that he knew the truth, it could backfire on him. But he also knew that if he acted out of anger or fear, it could make things worse. So he put on a brave face and continued to be kind and loving towards her, even when she didn't deserve it. He hoped that his kindness would eventually pay off, and that she would come to realize the error of her ways.Ruby decided to go on a three day vacation in the United States, she told Derrick that he would be going with her. The vacation was more or less like an after party celebration for her alone.Ruby's motives for inviting Derrick on vacation were less than pure. She was not interested in spending quality time with him, but rather, she saw him as a tool that she could use to her advantage. She viewed him as someone who would be at her beck and call, and who would serve her needs without question. It was a sad and selfish way to treat someon