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
Thomas POVI remember Jerry but I don't remember us being friends or anything of that nature.Back in high school he was a big bully and he took his time taunting me for being a poor kid in their big school.I know many times I will find textbooks and notebooks in my locker soaked in water and him and his friend laughing about it.I nearly failed some class because of his stupidity.I can also remember when he would randomly shove me out of his way and I fall down and he would pass it off as him being in a hurry and calling me weak that a little push move would make me fall down.I can go on about many things he did and when I reported him to the principal it just fueled his anger that he ruined my gym clothes because of it.I didn't even have money to replace it.Now here he was sitting and laughing as if he and I were best of friends."You know I don't remember both of us being that close." I interrupted what he was saying to the other guy.Telling him how I was poor and married a r
Thomas POV The man trying to attack me didn't take my dodging his lousy attack as a cue to run but he lunge forward for another attack with his knife. I shook my head as I watched him attack blindly and I got a hold of the hand which held the knife and punched his face with my other hand,then I twisted his hand behind his back and pushed him to the ground using my kneel to hold him to the ground as his hold on the knife loosened and he let it go, I took the knife and tossed it away. Luckily I had seen someone jogging from afar when this whole ordeal began and as she got closer and saw us I asked her to call the police to which she did ,as the man struggled to use his free hand to push himself up but I punched him three times on his face and jaw and he fell back face first to the ground and I twisted his other hand behind his back holding him firmly to the ground. I would rather he get injured than he hurt me or run away. I must catch him because I don't want someone following me a
Thomas POVKate posted about me. It was an old picture of both of us outside a cafe when we were younger. She had one hand wrapped around my neck and the other formed a peace sign while I held onto the phone to take a selfie.The caption read best brother ever.The picture brought a small smile to my face but the smile turned into a sad one when I recalled what she did.If she ever considered me her brother she wouldn't have made fun of me.I still can't understand why she would ruin a good relationship over nothing.I still don't know why she did that.I mean I practically did everything I could for her but why did she have to do something so horrible to me,as if it wasn't enough she had to insult me as well.I never expected that from her.It has been over a week since she made this post and she just spoke to me like a few days ago.I don't want her starting unnecessary rumors for all I know I have no sister.I tagged Kate when commenting on her post."I don't remember having any s
Thomas POVMr Hills chuckled as he walked closer to me."I thought you were staring at the couple,the guy seems like he wants to beat up his girlfriend, maybe you should help her first before we continue." Mr Hills said and I turned back my attention to Bobby and Kate.Bobby was acting aggressive and Mr Hills wasn't wrong to think he wanted to beat Kate up but if I go and intervene it would be me calling my words a lie.Maybe Mr Hills noticed the interaction between me and Kate and was testing me."I shouldn't involve myself in things that do not concern me. I think the couple have it covered." I replied.It would be rude for me to excuse myself to tell Bobby people were staring at the commotion he was causing in front of here.If he and Kate want to be the center of attention that's their business."Oh I thought you knew the girl." He said and I shook my head.That confirms my suspicion that he saw, was he testing me?"It was a misunderstanding on her part." I corrected and he nodded
Thomas POV Mr Hills chuckled awkwardly. "Oh no, I didn't say I don't believe you,well I will get to the bottom of this and if John was wrong then fine, I will come with John tomorrow and I will make sure he apologizes to you." Mr Hills agreed. "That's better, why don't we head back inside." I offered as we walked back inside. I know that Oliver didn't like Ceo Nelson but I didn't expect him not to be here as well. Why exactly don't they like each other? I will have to ask Oliver later. After a while the event ended, I said my goodbyes to ceo Nelson and Mr Hills, before heading back home, I was very sure to tell my driver to take note if we were followed. After what happened with Stephen I wanted to be extra careful with my environment. I got home safely. The next day as Mr Hills agreed he brought his son John along with him while coming to my office immediately John walked into my office he looked like someone that had been scolded. He was acting like a kid whose candy was t
Thomas povI pinched the bridge of my nose and sighed."What sort of nonsense is this? Who did this?" I asked my secretary who brought today's newspaper to me and she shook her head."I have no idea so I just saw this and I decided that you should see this as well." She replied.My secretary showed me the hate comments I was getting on social media from the news that I abandoned my family on her phone and then I had the newspaper in my hand, gripping it to the point that it ripped a bit.Someone out there is really working hard to get on my nerves.I tossed the newspaper on the table."Take back your phone. I need to make some calls." I told her as she took back her phone."You can leave."I told her.Even though I instructed my secretary to leave my office she still stood there in front of me so I glanced up to see her looking at me nervously."Is there something else you want to tell me?" I asked her."Some of our shareholders have called to know what's going on and I reassured them
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