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
"Absolutely not!" Joy said."Why? She could be of assistance." Billion replied."In what way? From what you've said, it's obvious she's head over heels in love with him. She wouldn't be able to reason properly." Joy retorted."We can't be certain until we try. Esther is probably going to end up being a victim of Xavier's scheme if we don't notify her." Billion said."We will tell her, but not just yet. We have no solid proof against Xavier." Joy said."We do. You're a living proof. Xavier has been begging you to go out with him, even if that doesn't change her mind completely, atleast, it will gain her attention." Billion said."And then what? It's going to be my word against Xavier's and we both know who to place our money on. She won't believe us. Xavier's just going to tell her I'm responsible for the downfall of his parents and now, I'm trying to bring him down too and she'll believe him. And then, you're going to have to reveal yourself. And if anyone finds out who you are, our w
Billion stared blankly at his computer screen. It had been almost an hour since Joy left to meet up with Xavier.She had promised to keep him updated and text him the address where Xavier had asked her to meet him but she hadn't sent anything.He felt restless. Was Joy okay? A part of him knew physically hurting Joy was something really stupid and even Xavier wouldn't be that stupid, but still, he felt really worried.He considered calling her, but decided against it. Joy was a strong woman, she could look after herself, besides, it's just been an hour, it's possible she was yet to locate the place.Many thoughts kept flashing through Billion's mind, suddenly his phone rang, without looking at the caller ID, he answered."Joy! What happened? I've been worried sick about you. Are you okay?" Billion asked."Woah, slow down" the person on the other end of the phone replied with a light laugh."This isn't Joy. Who is this?" Billion asked."No, this isn't Joy and as for your question, I'm
"The Boulevard headquarters?" Esther asked."Yes." Billion simply replied."Yes, I do know where it's located but what has that brand got to do with my question?" Esther asked."It has a lot to do with it. We need to go there, but first, let me confirm if Joy is back to the office." Billion replied.He quickly sent a text to Joy and she confirmed that she was in the office and was waiting for him, he assured her he would be there soon."Billion, what's going on?" Esther asked."Just drive to the Boulevard headquarters, when we get there, I promise to explain everything." Billion said."How can you expect me to just drive off to a place I know no one? Besides, my fiance just called me and he sounded really scared, I'm supposed to be with him right now, I just need you to answer this simple question about how you know where he is." Esther screamed."Calm down, I can assure you, your fiance does not need you running to him right now, he's safe." Billion said reassuringly."How can you be
"Why?" Esther whispered."That's the same question we've been asking ourselves and we're yet to figure it out." Billion replied."I'm really sorry for springing this up on you, but you just had to be told the truth. We may not have been friends for a long time, but I know you have a good heart and I can't stand by and watch you get hurt." Billion said.Esther was trying to process everything, this was the last thing she was expecting to hear. Her thought was distracted by the message sound on her phone going off.She brought out her phone and realized it was messages from Xavier, he sent not just messages but pictures as well."Is everything okay?" Billion asked her when he realized she just continued to stare at her phone for a while."Xavier sent me pictures and he's hurt. Listen, I know he may be up to no good, but I can't sit back and watch while he's in this condition.I'm not going to tell him about any of what we've discussed, but right now, I need to be by his side." Esther sa