The atmosphere was now light and jolly. Robert and Juliet were getting along pretty well and that was the beginning of their perfect work relationship. "Well, as I was saying. My ex wife and her family started treating me very poorly but I stayed with them because I had no other family. I kept trying my best to prove myself to them but clearly, it was of no use. It's just ironic how I got to meet my grandfather because she made it happen." Juliet was confused at what it meant but waited in anticipation of what it was this great man was about to tell her. Her eyes widened in curiosity as she watched him. "So I was arrested one time and a certain ring my mother had given to me fell out of my pocket. That was after I was made to sign our divorce papers. She took the ring to my grandfather and that was how he came looking for me at the police station." He paused, laughing as he got up from his seat, his focus now on his audience who was clearly amazed. "How do you think I felt that day, J
"Oh! That's nice. You both attended the same university, I see." Robert said enthusiastically, missing the cold air between his friend and his secretary. "So how have you been, Liam? Where have you been?" He continued. Liam's eyes moved from Juliet to Robert, a happy spark in them as he turned."I've been around, you know. Just work and all that but I'm okay. I've been good. What about you? I've been to this eatery a number of times and I've never seen you." Liam asked curiously. He was very happy seeing Robert and wanted to know everything. And so did Robert."Well, I just started working over there." He paused, moving his head in the direction of the skyscraper just across the road. "So I came here with Juliet to have lunch.""Ahh! I see. Must be nice. The place looks good." Liam paused, his expression suddenly getting intense. "But what happened bro? We never got to see you after high school. Some of our mates actually said something had happened to you but I refused to believe it.
Sophia pulled up at the front of her ex's house. Her entire being hoping that she wouldn't be thrown out after everything that had happened. She sat behind her car wheel for a few minutes, wondering if what she was about to do would turn out right. She sighed almost in frustration, hitting the wheel repeatedly. She got out of the car and looked around, tension rising from her insides as she made for the door. She rang the door bell and waited patiently, breathing in and out as she prepared herself for the worst. The door opened up slowly, a maid in the way. She smiled at Sophia wryly, ushering her in."Good morning, ma'am." The maid greeted politely with a curtsey."Yes, good morning. Where is Michael?" She asked at once."Oh! Master Michael said he doesn't want to see anybody. I'm sorry." The maid replied immediately."Oh! Is that so?" She asked gently, a bit of scorn on her face. The maid nodded accordingly, looking down at her feet. "Are his parent's here?" She continued."They lef
For a moment, it seemed like time froze. Robert and Liam paused everything they were yapping about, their eyes on Juliet as she stood there with a forced smile on her face. In Robert's mind, he could only wonder how much of a beautiful woman she was, while Liam wondered how things went wrong between him and a woman of such calibre. The suspense almost seemed to be unending until Liam spoke."So fast. Why? We haven't even had lunch yet." She didn't expect him to be the one to say anything first. She glanced over at him for a moment, meeting his eye. She felt cold and uncomfortable, Turing her face from him immediately."Yes, Liam is right. Why do you want to leave when we haven't even had the lunch we came here for?" Robert finally said, leaning his back on his seat. She smiled nervously, pushing her hair back as she thought of what to say. The truth was that she was not comfortable being there with Liam, especially in front of her boss. But she couldn't say that, could she?"Umm... Si
Sophia stood against the door, breathing heavily in fear. Michael had appeared to be very angry that she knew she had to protect herself. She sighed partly in relief as she headed down the stairs. The maid that had asked her not to go in, saw her come down, looking dejected and scared. The look on her face was close to that of pity but more of consequence. Michael was still in his room, breathing with the intensity of an angered beast. He paced up and down in an attempt to calm his rage. But despite all he was doing, it wasn't working."Who does she think she is? Walking in to my room after everything she did." He asked himself, still walking from one corner of the room to another. "She has so much guts. Uhhh!" He walked to the door, hitting it lightly as he grunted in annoyance. By this time, Sophia was already out of the house and was walking towards her car. She knew it was almost impossible for her and her family to attack Robert alone, with out any kind of support from some other
"It's fine, babe. It's okay. I'm no longer mad at you and I still really love you." Michael said as he continued stroking her silky hair. She was sobbing softly, although there were no tears running down her face. Her demeanor was that of a helpless kitten with her face buried in his broad chest, absorbing the comfort and security they provided. She sighed in relief, an almost sneaky smile on her satisfied face."You aren't leaving now, are you?" He asked calmly, his arm around her and his other hand still in her hair. He looked down at her, trying to peer at her face, but she still had it buried in him. "You know what? I missed you so much even when I was angry. And I'm glad you are actually here in my arms, like I had wanted." He smiled satisfactorily, his eyes squinting as his teeth shone through his maniacally smiling lips."I missed you too. It took a lot to stay away from you for so long, I almost couldn't take it. I knew I had to find my way back here no matter what the outcom
Beatrice was in the kitchen, pacing up and down incoherently as she tried to set up the tray for Michael and his "guest". Her mind ran around the whole place as she burned in anger. She was terribly scared of him and hated having to serve him. His parents were remarkably better bosses than he was and it made he wish they didn't have to travel all the time, while she had to stay home serving their lazy and arrogant son."Such a spoilt brat. Why does he have to be so mean and wicked? Who does he even think he is? " She spat in anger as she placed two glass cups on the tray. Yes, Michael was a terrible person but what hurt her most of all was what Michael had done to her more than once when her colleague, Rose was out. And that was why she had trembled in fear and hesitated when he asked of Rose's whereabouts.The memory was still fresh in her mind like it had just happened. She wanted to get rid of it, forget it like it never happened but she couldn't. Since his break up with Sophia, he
"And who's fault was it? Mine? Arghh Sophia. Why are you so dramatic?" Michael was now standing as well,his gaze placed directly on Sophia."Now, you see what you do that I do not like? You're quick to throw words at me, even over very little issues. You're quick to put the blame on me, even when I am not at fault and it is just not fair. And other guy out there would be glad I cared enough to ask after his family and here you are starting a fire because of it." Sophia stopped, taking a long breath with her hand on her forehead. She quickly moved the chair from behind her and started walking for the door."Are you leaving now?" Michael groaned in disappointment, a perplexed expression on his face. Sophia kept walking away, her head high as she moved, paying no attention to him. "Come on, Sophia. You can't leave just like that. We were about to eat." He followed her as she didn't even look at him. She was far ahead of him and he knew she would walk out if she wasn't stopped. And he co