"Xavier is engaged?" Billion asked. "Yes." Jill answered."That family is really something else. Why would Xavier ask Joy out when he already has someone he intends to marry?" Billion asked."Why would Joy even agree to go out with him in the first place? I can't wrap my head around it." Jill said."He reached out to her and just like his father, Joy is convinced Xavier is up to something. I'm convinced of that as well, but I wasn't expecting this." Billion responded."What do you guys think he's planning?" Jill asked."We have no idea. That's why Joy agreed to go out with him, she's convinced she'll figure it out." Billion answered."And you didn't try to convince her otherwise?" Jill asked."Trust me, I did. But once Joy has her mind fixed on something, she won't rest until she gets it." Billion answered."That's true. Well, she's a strong woman and I believe she's capable of handling things on her own. But one can never tell with that family" Jill said."You're right. I already
Billion ran. He wasn't sure about the direction he was heading, but he knew he needed to get out of that bar fast.He was uncertain but it felt as if he had seen a flash of recognition in Stella's eyes.Billion ran and he came across a door, he quickly got in and walked through.As he was walking, he felt a variety of emotions starting with Anger. It had been over a year and Billion thought he was over it, but clearly seeing the Brown family again evoked certain feelings in him.Billion felt angry about how his relationship with Stella ended. He felt angry about Stella's actions that led to the divorce. Billion felt a sense of injustice, betrayal, and this led to feelings of resentment and rage.Also, he felt sadness. He remembered how Stella had treated him when they first met, he felt sad about the loss of that close friendship.Billion felt a sense of grief and mourning for what Stella's actions cost both of them to lose. Did Stella really lose anything?She did. She lost an err
"That was close!" Joy exclaimed. "Yea it was." Billion concurred.It was the start of a new week and they were both sitting in Billion's office, he had just finished telling her about his encounter with Stella."Some people never change, I guess. Money seems to be the only language that can make them nice." Joy said."Yes and it's really sad," Billion said while shaking his head."By the way, I didn't know you like going to bars." Joy commented."I don't, not really. I prefer staying indoors on weekends." Billion said."So this weekend was an exception then." Joy said."No. I went there for a reason." Billion said."And what's the reason?" Joy asked."I went there to meet with Esther Brendan." Billion answered."Who's Esther Brendan? Is she a new business partner?" Joy questioned."No. She's Xavier's fiancee." Billion stated.Joy couldn't believe what Billion just said, she was in shock, she was feeling so many emotions at the same time that she didn't know how to react.She didn't
Joy marched straight to her office after leaving Billion's office. She stormed into her office with an intense and agitated energy.Her face was flushed, and her eyes were blazing. She kept muttering to herself, clenching and unclenching her fists.As she got in, she tried to sit but felt restless, she kept pacing back and forth.She was still pacing when she heard a knock on her door, "Come in." She said."Hello Miss Joy. Is everything okay? You look worried." Billion's secretary said.Joy didn't know what to say at first. There was no way she would tell her secretary it seemed she was jealous of a woman their boss was talking to, so she decided to use work as an excuse."Hi there. No, not really. We had a setback with the new project we're working on." Joy said."I'm sorry to hear that. What happened?" The secretary asked."We received some unexpected news from the client, and now we have to change our approach to the project." Joy responded."Oh no. What's the new plan?" Nina, Bill
It was the third day of the week. Joy was still acting weird around him. Billion didn't know what to think.Joy didn't respond to his texts, or emails, not unless they were work related.He had tried inviting her out for a drink after work, but she declined, she claimed she had plans.He decided that they grab lunch together at work, but she came up with another excuse.And she didn't initiate contact either. If it wasn't work related, Joy didn't try to contact him .She mostly seemed distant or disinterested when they were together and they had nothing to talk about.Also, she didn't make eye contact and seemed uncomfortable around him."Have I done something wrong? Or could it be that Joy was actually jealous? But why? Could it be that she thinks I want something more from Esther?" Billion asked himself."Billion, are you available to discuss the new project?" Joy asked.Billion, who was lost in his thoughts, slowly turned his head towards her. He had forgotten Joy was sitting rig
"Put your head on my shoulder, hold me in your arms…" That was the sound of Billion's phone ringing. Billion had never felt so glad to hear his ringtone, it was Joy calling him with her office number."Sorry, I need to take this." Billion said to Esther."It's fine, go ahead." Esther urged."Hello, what's up?" Billion asked."Hi, Billion. It's me, Joy" Joy said on the other end of the phone."Hey, I know it's you. What's up?” Billion repeated."I just realized that I forgot to remind you to sign some important documents before leaving the office.I wanted to let you know and see if you could come back soon and take care of it." Joy said."Oh, I see. Thanks for letting me know. Yes, those documents are crucial. It would be best if I come back to the office and sign them as soon as possible." Billion said.“I'm sorry, it escaped my memory.” Joy said."It's fine. Thank you for letting me know, Joy. Should I come back to the office now?" Billion asked, his tone suggesting eagerness to l
Billion stood in front of his mirror to access his outfit once more. He had on a well-tailored suit that fit him perfectly, it wasn't as expensive as the Armani he had worn the other day, but it would do.The suit was a navy colored one and he had on a blazer and matching trousers. The Blazer had a structured silhouette and was buttoned up.Inside, he wore a crisp, long-sleeved dress shirt made of high-quality cotton. The color of the shirt was a classic shade of light blue.The shirt was neatly tucked into his trousers, and his cuffs were fastened with cufflinks for an added touch of sophistication.Billion rearranged his tie. It was a silk-blend tie that complements the colors of his suit and shirt and was tied in a neat and professional knot, and was just the right length, reaching the top of his trousers' waistband.He wore tailored trousers that matched his suit jacket, and was a straight fit. It was worn at his natural waist and was neither too tight or too loose. It was hemm
"You know, you remind me of myself, or should I say you remind me of who I used to be." Billion said to Esther."A hopeless romantic?" Esther asked teasingly."Yes, that's one of the many things I was." Billion said."What changed?" Esther asked."Life. Life happened and changed a lot of things, I was forced to see reality." Billion replied."Well, your answer is quite vague, but I won't ask for clarification. People shouldn't be judged based on what their family members have done." Esther replied."I'm not judging him, I'm just trying to look out for you." Billion responded."I really appreciate that, but it's not necessary. Xavier is a hard-working young man, he's honest and he's simply trying to sort out his own path. I wish people would see past his family sins and see the potential in him." Estter said."Well, if he's really all you say he is, I wish you both well." Esther said."Thank you." Esther said, a smile on her beautiful face."So, when's the wedding?" Billion asked."We