Thomas pov: If Grace doesn't want to work for me that's fine but I don't think she should continue to stay at Mr. Gabriel's house where she isn't valued. I know very well how badly Natalia's family treats their maids. "Well,yes that's why I called,I want to hire you as a cook or maid, anyone that you prefer, I want to stop eating outside for the time being." I told her. I don't know why any time I go out to eat I must run into someone that will make me annoyed and besides I like Grace's food better. " I hope there isn't a problem?" I asked Grace when she still kept quiet after I confirmed what I said. Grace sighed heavily and I raised an eyebrow at that. "Mr Thomas, how can you ask me to do something like that?" Grace asked and with the way she spoke I was sure she was offended. I didn't mean to offend her with what I said. "I know you are loyal to Mr Gabriel's family but they don't see your value as much as I do, you need to work for someone that won't take your services for
Natalia's POVI was wrapped in my duvet laying sadly on my bed,my eyes were bloodshot and I could not believe that I was in this helpless position.I have stayed holed up in my room for close to two weeks because I was crying each day and wondering why Thomas made me do something so humiliating.Even though Thomas kept to his word and Dad hasn't spoken about kicking me out of the house again I feel so humiliated.How could Thomas say that he loved me if he was willing to make people below insult and ridicule my actions.My highschool classmates always envied my life and were at my beck and call so I could give handouts to them but now I was being made fun of and called all sorts of degrading names.I thought Thomas said that he will forgive me if I did what he asked ,but when I asked him he again he said told he might or might not forgive me even after I told our highschool classmates the truth and I was stupid to think that he said he will forgive me.Thomas called me an evil woman b
Natalia's POV: Dad paused for a moment before proceeding to reply. "Your business partner Mr Felix, he said he only wants to work with you and requested to meet up with you." Dad revealed. My face crawled up in disgust at the mention of the name. Oh no, not that disgusting creep. What does that man want "I am not going anywhere." I said firmly. Last thing I want to do now is meet up with someone when I am an emotional wreck. Especially Mr Felix. "Then prepare to starve, what I and Thomas agreed was to let you stay at home, I didn't agree to feed you." Dad jeered at me. I couldn't believe my ears as I had tears in the corner of my eyes at this point. I took shaky breaths. "What is wrong with you Dad ?can't you give me a break?" I cried out in frustration. My Dad just scoffed at my question and even though it was evident that I might start crying at the slightest provocation he didn't care. "Shut up that your stupid mouth!" Dad yelled at me and Mom just glared daggers at me
Natalia's POVI came to a stop in front of the door of Mr Felix's private room and I opened the door and walked in and I saw Mr Felix sitting and waiting for me,upon seeing him he waved his hand at me and smiled.I put a big smile on my face even though he had the company of three women. I greeted him to which he responded.I don't understand why he would call me over when he knew he was going to meet up with girls at the club.He must have noticed that I would not sit because I was uncomfortable with his guests so he told them to leave and the girls stood up, glared at me, swayed their hips as they left his private room. I approached the couch where he was sitting.The private room had three couches surrounding the round table and there were open drinks on top of the round table.I sat on the first couch and dropped my handbag containing some files on the table while he sat on the middle couch.Mr Felix was watching every move I made closely and I felt uncomfortable under his gaze b
Thomas POV:Sitting down at my office desk and going to files on my desk I couldn't help but sigh in frustration.My mind was drifting away from my work and going somewhere else. I needed to get this sorted out or I wouldn't be able to work normally.I massaged the side of my head.No matter how hard I think about it.I don't know what I did to make Grace angry but since that day I haven't got it off my mind.I don't know why I can't focus knowing that Grace was upset with me.I have tried calling Grace after some days when I was sure she had calmed down but she didn't answer my call and she didn't call back.I tried messaging her but she didn't reply to my text so I don't know if she was still upset with me and doesn't want to talk with me.I sighed as my phone on my desk chirped and I took it and saw I had a message from Kate.I rolled my eyes.I don't exactly understand what her problem is but she still doesn't want to understand. I don't want to talk to her.I opened the message.
Thomas POVI wanted to comfort Grace but I had to restrain myself because I don't think it would be a good idea.I didn't want to give her false hope.It wasn't a good idea for Grace to come in front of me and tell me all these because I didn't know how I would respond.I just said nothing as I processed what she said while Grace looked like she wanted to break down crying.I didn't like seeing that look on her face so I averted my eyes.Grace's confession explains a lot of things ,why she has been helping me even while I was still with Natalia.Even if she was in love with me I don't know if I wanted to get involved with a woman right now. I wasn't emotionally ready and needed some time to focus on my healing before I started thinking about love , but I can't ask her to wait for me. That would be selfish and I don't know how I feel about her.I trust her but a committed relationship is something I can't get into now.I have to think about this carefully before giving her a reply.I
Thomas POVAfter Grace left my apartment I knew it would be hard falling asleep tonight.The fact that she nearly cried in my apartment and lone tears fell down from her eyes. There was a possibility that maybe she was at home crying because I didn't give her a definite response.I feel bad but I don't want to lead her on when I was not sure what I wanted in our relationship.I just sat on the couch watching a football match even though it was late into the night, I am sure I will wake up groggy tomorrow.I checked my phone beside me from time to time to see if Grace had responded to my message but she didn't, the time was 11:45 pm. Maybe she had fallen asleep by now. I should just give her some space.I changed the channel to a wrestling match.It's been a long time since I went to train.My phone ringing beside me snapped me out of my thoughts and one look at the name of the caller made me frown.I was pretty sure that Kate wasn't going to let me be if I didn't answer the call and I
Thomas POVI didn't actually have any social life apart from going to work so I decided to accept Oliver's request when he invited me out with his friends the next day.I raised an eyebrow when Oliver mentioned friends.I thought he didn't have any friends. I came over to Oliver's office when I closed from work around 6pm and he was still rounding up his work.I lay down on the couch deep in thoughts and I kept sighing."Stop that Thomas." Oliver hissed at me.I sat up and narrowed my eyes at his words."You told me that some of your friends wanted to meet me but we are still here." I huffed at him.It was already 6:52 pm."What got your pants in a twist?Just shut up and lay back down please." Oliver glared at me."Oliver, what the heck dude?" I chuckled."You have been acting so grumpy since you came in here." Oliver pointed out."That's not true." I retorted."If you say so." He shrugged."Is this the part where I am supposed to ask you what happened?" Oliver asked with a serious f
A YEAR LATER Thomas's POV I was in my office looking over some files when I stopped to suddenly stare at the picture frame of Grace and I on my desk. She told me to keep it in my office so she could brighten my day anytime I felt weak. Remembering her words made a smile form on my lips. I was glad I met Grace and I was even more glad to have her as my girlfriend. She did more for me than I asked of her and she never expected me to do anything in return, that was how she showed me she loved me. Even if meeting Natalia made me go through hardships at least I met Grace and I would never want to change the past if it meant not meeting Grace again, that was how much she meant to me. Life takes drastic turns now and then all we need to do is brace up for the impact. That's what I did and I was glad I have gotten to this point where I feel confident and loved. I finally got the company back to its former glory and I told Mr Gabriel and Logan that this was what they couldn't do. Mr
Grace's POVI was off work today so I decided to pay Thomas a visit.Thomas has asked me to come and work for him in his company and I refused because I don't think I will concentrate on work if I see him everyday, but I guess I will change my mind in the future.Mr Gabriel's company that Thomas now owns, I refer to it as his second company , Thomas's second company has few workers now because Thomas was firing most of them and rehiring.He was doing such a fine job handling two companies with small branches.I came here very early and I brought breakfast for Thomas because I know he is a workaholic and might forget to eat breakfast at times.I was free to love around now since I haven't heard from Timothy, my crazy ex boyfriend but I was careful and mindful of my surroundings.I walked into the company building. I greeted the security guards and I saw one person that made me smirk.I don't know when I started turning evil. I think Thomas has influenced me.I saw Natalia mopping the
Thomas POVI wanted to go out on a date with Grace and as we were making plans an unknown number called me.It was Natalia again,she has been calling me and crying to give her a job.Grace told me to give Natalia the job and after that we can continue going on planning our date.She said she wanted it as a gift.I could only give her what she wanted.The only reason why I came along with her was so I could see my old room in Mr Gabriel's mansion.I just wanted to tell my past self that I made it, it felt nice.Natalia finished cleaning the mansion and she did a good job.I paid her and she wasn't staring at me anymore but had her head bowed in defeat. I don't understand why she was dressed so tattered and her hair was messy but I didn't bother asking.I told her to come to the company tomorrow.The company that I bought from Mr Gabriel, workers were lacking. At least she can keep the place clean before I get it back to a better position, if she does a bad job I will fire her.After e
Natalia's POVI was just standing and staring at Thomas and Grace as If I had seen a ghost.What's going on here?Why were they giggling as Grace wrapped her hand more tightly around Thomas's waist.There were two bodyguards behind them and I was just rooted to the spot not understanding what I was seeing.Grace suddenly turned to me with a smile."Natalia, shouldn't you start working you know you don't have all day, I think you know where the mop is, if you do a good job here he might offer you a better job." Grace said with a sweet smile and for the first time her smile sent shivers down my spine.Grace never fakes a smile but this time I don't understand why this smile made me uncomfortable."Grace, what are you doing here?" I asked in confusion.I was only planning on seeing Thomas here and I wanted to talk to him,there was no way he would see me in this bad state and not help me."I thought you were going to do your job immediately when you came here, I didn't think you would be
Natalia's POVThere was no sign on Dad's face to show he was joking.Was he actually going to disown me now I had nowhere to go?"Daddy no! Please no ! I didn't mean to bring Thomas here, I was just trying to gain your recognition. You have to believe me, mom please say something to Dad, don't let him kick me out!" I pleaded as I got on my knees, Mom said nothing as she just watched me.Logan, who was behind me, let go of my luggage to drag me out. He held me by my hand and dragged me to the floor when I refused to stand up.Logan was pulling me with all his might, mom was pulling my luggage out of the mansion and Dad was accusing me of ruining his life.I was pleading, crying and admitting that I was wrong but they didn't listen.I was dragged outside the gates ,my luggage was tossed on the ground."You should just leave Natalia,you have caused enough harm already and you are already an adult." Mom said as the door gate locked."Mom please beg Dad to let me stay!" I pleaded."No matt
Natalia's POVI was laying down on my bed, thinking about what to do next.Everyone in the house was acting so strange, and since Grace left I have been the one doing the house chores because the other maid left as well.Dad said he didn't have enough money to pay her or hire a new maid for now so I was stuck with doing house chores.Who would have imagined that I would be doing house chores now, how low I have fallen but who was I to complain since Mom that didn't work started cooking as well, I didn't know that my mother knew how to cook because I can't remember the last time she cooked anything for us to eat.Mom and Dad, I think they have reconciled.The drivers have stopped coming to work, so when Dad and Logan want to go to work Logan drives the car.It has gotten to such a bad point.I sighed in exhaustion, I didn't know that just doing house chores can be this exhausting.I really miss having someone to do these things for me.But it was only a matter of time and everything wo
Thomas POVI was curiously waiting to see who just walked in."I am home." The female voice announced as she walked into the living room and I turned to look at her.He was carrying a backpack so I would only assume that this was Grace's last sibling."Good afternoon mom, " she greeted her mom with a smile."Good afternoon… who are you?" She asked when her eyes landed on me."Jane, behave yourself,it's Grace's boyfriend." Her mother scolded her.I don't actually see anything wrong with what she asked, since she saw a strange man in their living room.Her eyes immediately lit up as she smiled and ran up to."Brother Thomas?" She asked curiously as she sat beside me on the couch."Yes." I smiled and she giggled."What took you so long to come to our house? I have wanted to meet you for a long time." She pouted."You wanted to see him for a long time, did you get to know him first?" Grace's Mom asked Jane who giggled."It's a secret." Jane said as she winked at her mother."Brother Thoma
Thomas's POVMike took steps closer to me ,to stop Mr Gabriel if he wanted to attack me."How could you do something so evil?" He asked."I did nothing wrong besides many of them wanted to buy your company and not help you,you know that right?" I asked him and he seemed to calm down."Besides, I was repaying you back for what you did." I said."What did I do?" He asked innocently."I knew you were the one bad-mouthing me to my business partners." I said and his eyes widened."Well it doesn't matter anymore since I have paid back your family half of the rage I feel." I said."Half? what more are you going to do to my family,we have nothing now?" He asked me with disbelief written all over his face."Haven't you taken your revenge already, I knew someone was asking people not to help me, it was you all along." Mr Gabriel said as he fell backwards and his body slammed on the couch."You are smarter than I think." I smirked at him.He sighed and looked away."Just leave, I can't fight wit
Thomas's POVMr Gabriel sighed."Did you ever think you would be kneeling down before someone you called a waste of space?" I asked him sarcastically and his shoulders dropped in defeat."You should stand up and sit down,my lawyer is coming in to finalize the deal of buying your company and mansion. If you need your lawyer present, call him." I told him."Mr Gabriel, did you hear me?" I asked as he was silent."Why are you doing this to me?" He asked with a small voice."You can blame your daughter for bringing me into your family by sabotaging my scholarship to a good university." I told him and he looked at me with teary eyes.Was I supposed to pity him?"Call your lawyer I don't have all day." I told him as he looked down to his laps as he slowly stood up and slumped on the couch."I don't have a personal lawyer anymore." He mumbled as he rested his head on the couch."Well that's fine all you need to do is sign the documents after reading it, my lawyer will read it out to you or y