Sophia and Treasure sat silently on the swing,moving back and forth slowly in an almost rhythmic pattern. Their smiles were refreshing and the happiness each person felt could be perceived at first glance. Suddenly, two able bodied men, dressed in black walked by, their eyes on the two sisters as they moved slowly. Sophia stopped, the smile on her face melting away. She turned to her sister, surprised that she didn't stir at the gaze if the two strange men."Do you know those men? Why were they looking this way? What do they want?" She asked calmly, in a very low tone."The mighty Soph is scared. You were the rebellious child that was never scared of doing anything. Why are you scared on some random men?""It's not that. It's just...." She paused,not knowing what else to say."Don't worry. There's no need to be scared. They are just my bodyguards.""Bodyguards? You have bodyguards? Why? How? I thought you hate those." A surprised look danced over Sophia's face as she questioned her si
"Sir, sir!" A familiar voice called out, the person's fist equally knocking loudly against the door of Robert's bedroom. Robert couldn't quite decipher if the oddly loud thuds he was hearing were a product of his dream or reality. His eyes fluttered open slowly and unwillingly as he stretched his whole body over the bed like a reluctant octopus. He sighed tiredly as he rose from the bed, his view of the door blurry and indistinct."Who is that?" He asked as he rubbed his palms over his tired eyes."It is I, sir. Raymond." Raymond replied with a rushed and uneasy tone. Behind the door, he stood waiting even if he barely could. His hands together as he rubbed them in a manner that showed that he was in a state of panic."What is it, Raymond? It's still so early in the morning. What do you want?" Robert's voice was coarse and still sleepy, he turned and looked out the window. The skies still looked a bit dark, the bright, yellow sun being the only thing lightening up the sky. He could t
The policemen looked at Robert sternly, a suspicious budge rising in each of their stomachs. But Robert was not in any way intimidated by their stare. He knew that Jude wasn't hiding anything but feared for the effect of the scandal on his company. As he walked away, he waited for some reason that even he didn't know. One of the officers turned back and glanced at Robert one more time, whispering something as he turned to his front. Robert looked on, unshaken by his stare, shutting the door as soon as they got in to their car.Raymond's eyes were wide open when Robert looked at him. He was totally shocked about the allegations and did not know what to make of it."Don't worry about it, Raymond. It's nothing, okay?" Robert said roughly, his voice not as comforting as the words ought to be perceived."But... But... There is a dead man? Why is Mr Jude being questioned? Who is Mr Mendev or whatever his name is?""Well, I do not know who Mr Mendev is either." Robert replied, taking a sudde
Robert sank in to the comfort of his bed, the cold morning breeze danced through the slightest open window and blew over him. He sighed calmly, this voice infused with frustration and tiredness. He closed his eyes, his hands and legs spread over the bed in an X-like manner."What is all this?" He asked himself in a sober voice. He wiped his hands over his face and sighed again. "I'll just have to let them in when they come back later. I need to get all this over with." "Just then, a familiar sound drew his attention. He opened his eyes abruptly and looked in the direction of the sound. His phone sat on the cabinet just by the bed, ringing loudly. He pushed himself sluggishly to where the phone lay and picked it up. It was an unknown number. He sighed and concluded in his heart that he would end the call if it was another nosey reporter. "Hello." He said lifelessly, his brows lowered with no anticipation."Robert. Are you okay?" The deep voice replied from the end. Robert's brows imme
It was 10 in the morning and Juliet didn't see the slightest sight of Robert. Her eyes moved from her desk to the elevator door every minute, wondering when he would walk in. Tired of waiting, she stood up and went in to his office, her eyes searching for anything that would indicate his presence. But there was none. The place was just as she had left it the day before. Her hands rested against her waist in a an akimbo, with a sigh. She walked gently in to the elevator and arrived at the third floor almost immediately. As she walked out of the elevator, her eyes looked in the direction of her old desk, then it moved to the next, which was Hailey's. But Hailey wasn't there, only her bag and a coffee cup indicated her presence. She walked gently to her seat, a smile on her face as she whispered "good morning" to the owners of the eyes which turned in her direction. She stood at Hailey's desk and looked around. Her eyes met that of a female colleague who was standing by the desk of anot
Juliet was beyond shocked. Her bewildered eyes followed Hailey and her companion till she was out of sight. She inhaled sharply as she took some steps forward, stopping in front of the mirror. She looked into it, immediately wiping a tear away before it could even roll down her cheek."What the hell is happening?" She breathed heavily, feeling all sort of emotions. Anger, sadness, loneliness and homesickness. "It's happening again. I really wish my mom was here." She reached in to her pocket for her phone but it was empty. The phone was upstairs, on her desk. "It's okay. Okay? Breathe in..." She paused and took a deep, long breath, her eyes closed. "Breathe out." She exhaled calmly, a sudden rush of relief flowing through her. "You know Mom wouldn't want you feeling sad. Everything will be fine, okay?" She smiled and nodded slowly. "I guess I'll just be on my own from now on." She sighed for the last time and walked out of the restroom, shutting the door behind her.As Juliet got clos
"Oh my! I feel so full." Robert exclaimed as he put his hands on his waist, stretching at the same time. Liam laughed calmly, shaking his head as he watched his friend. "So where are you headed from here? I could take you." Robert continued, finally resting his weight on the car."Nah. Don't worry. You're really busy so I can't put you through all that stress. I'll be fine. How about you? Going home from here right?""Yeah, sure. I need to be prepared for when the cops return. Then, maybe after that I'll have some rest. And I'm taking your advice too." As Robert stopped, Liam looked up at him, wondering what he meant. "I'll address the public tomorrow about the issue at hand so my name will be cleared. I can't let this mess with the company. People worked so hard to get it to where it is, my grandfather especially and I'm not going to let him down.""Now, that's the spirit. Dont let their false accusations taint the company's image. Good luck to you, okay? You can call me anytime you
Robert hit his palm against his forehead in frustration, a tired sigh trailing his lips. "This is my fault." He said sharply, his eyes focused on the wall opposite where he was seating."No, Robert. Look, a lot is going on and you're still trying to find your way in this vast world of business. But blaming yourself for your grandfather's medical condition? That doesn't add up. Just let the doctors do their job, okay?"Robert's eyes turned to Liam, a blank look in them as he thought about what Liam had just said. He nodded slowly and sighed, bringing his head down in to his arms, which were folded right above his legs.Raymond looked on with out saying a word, his mind racing a marathon of thoughts, yet he didn't know which to focus on.About thirty minutes later, the nurse who had spoke to Robert earlier, walked out of the room. She seemed to be in rush but Robert wanted answers. He rose from his seat upon seeing her and rushed to her."Please what is going on in there? How is he? He