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Of all days, it chose today. A day I had to work my ass out in the office. I placed like two extra tampons in my bag,just in case it got extra bloody down there.
I hated periods. I wonder how my great great great great grand mothers coped without pads on their periods or were they married off before that age to get pregnant? Hmm thank goodness civilisation came through.
I walked slowly to my car, got in, tried starting it up but it began playing games with me.
Can this day get any worse, really?
After trying it again for the seventh time, I gave up and decided to walk to work. I was so uncomfortable. I had cramps and felt like shit.
"Hey Gabby, you okay? " Rosie asked from her table.
"Yeah, thanks" I muttered walking past her.
I'm guessing that was kinda rude to do but I really don't care about that right now, I just wanna finish up here and go straight home to my bed.
Oh and Luke, yeah..now I have to go see him before I forget.
I changed into my uniform then got out to see him when I bumped into Milton who seemed excited to see me.
"Hey you" he put his arms round my shoulder.
"Yes, hey...what's up?" I gently pulled his arms away.
"Are you sick or something" he said touching my forehead.
"No. I'm fine, just.. Not a fan of Mondays" I smile
"Ohhh right, me neither...." He just kept talking. I couldn't hear most of the things he said cause my cramps got in my head and for a second there, I almost cried out.
Luke came right out of his office, seeing I and Milton together talking... Instead of waving a hello
and walking on to wherever it is he was heading to like any normal guy would, he came over to where we stood.
Juuust great.
"Morning Gabby" he smiled warmly, moving his large hands to my waist and holding them.
"Mmh, morning Luke" I smiled back.
"Milton,hey, didn't see you there" he grinned.
How could he not? Would I just stand in the hallway talking to thin air?
Poor Milton looked down at where his hand was and chuckled.
"Oh, you guys are dating?" His eyes wide open.
"We're getting there" Luke said before I could talk.
"If you'd excuse us Milton, we would get back to you" they laughed and with that, we went to his into office.
I relaxed myself on his comfortable leather chair, stretching my legs.
"Tired so soon" he smirked.
"You have no idea" I shook my head.
"What's wrong?" He placed his hand on my head then on my neck.
"Nothing" I muttered.
"No, not nothing. You're a little hot. Are you sick" he said sitting on his table facing me.
"I'm really not" I was about getting up when...I felt my uniform wet..
...with blood.
Oh Lord why??!!
How the hell am I supposed to leave here without him seeing the blood on his seat. This is really bad.
My face went white with shock and my eyes got watery.
"Gabby?? You okay" he furrowed his brows.
"Luke can you get me Rosie?? Please?" I begged.
He chuckled "Lady problems?"
"Huh?"
"Yeah, periods I guess...I'm no lady but I've got sisters. Don't worry, tell me what you need and I'll get them for you" he pecked my forehead with his plumply lips.
"Seriously? This is weird. You're weird, but...I need my tampons, a cotton wool,detergent, water and a bucket" I listed.
He set out to leave the room.
"Oh and a black nylon! Thanks" I yelled.
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He got into the office handing my bag full of tampons, carrying a small bucket of water and a nylon with detergents and a cotton wool inside.
"You're my hero" I gave him a comforting smile.
How he managed to carry all these items into his office was none of my business all I cared about was getting myself cleaned up. Thank goodness he has his own toilet in his office.
"Need anything else, I'll be out the door. Your clothes are in there too since your uniform's stained" he pointed at my bag.
I stood up and hugged him smiling like a little child" thank you"
He left the room.
I rushed into the toilet, cleaned myself up and got changed before I cleaned the chair. I carefully wrapped up the bloody uniform in the nylon.
I knocked twice at the door giving him the signal to come in.
He got in wearing a smile.
"Thanks.." I shyly looked at the ground.
"You're most welcome. Please, have a sit. I'll go get something for you to eat so you could take some pills" he said.
"What? No, I'm fine. Luke, seriously. See?" I turned around.
"Mmmh yes, that's cute but I need you to eat and take the pills first alright?" He insisted.
"Fine, okay.." I mumbled.
He picked up his wallet from the table then left the office.
I got bored so I decided to mess around for a while. I played boss,went through some of his files and books on the table. Wrong, I know but hey, he did say we were heading somewhere so I've got 45% right to.


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By rate, average guys have been finding it confronting to woo ladies that apparently look classy, compared to themselves they feel materialistically inferior to such ladies, hence losing the natural pride deposited in men to approach. Meanwhile such a lady that looks so big before you is really fragile, every lady has a natural choice of guys, i. e apart from money or material things there are some inbuilt potentials ladies like in guys, in a nutshell, there are ways approaching ladies can be maneuver, here are some hints:

Be mature: Naturally, as the guy you must be intellectually advanced than the lady, in act and in talks, you must present to her, new, interesting , tangible and reasonable things to convince her, if a girl is wiser than you, it won't work. But at least she must like you for something, however not any childish act.

Be natural : As a guy, u dont need to deny your natural facts to get a lady, you dont need to act fake as well, be known for who you are, dont unveil a counterfeit of you. Even if you're a player, be at least 90% real.

Don't be intimidated : Guys naturally should be smart towards the course of approaching a lady, even if you're dull in other aspects, a lady will look down on fearful guys, you should be brave enough to dominate, that's the pride of a guy.

Try your luck: Always try and give it a shot when you see a lady that attracts you. Don't feel disappointed of discouraged when she turns you down, its normal, she shouldn't act cheap either. But her reasons for turning you down should give you the course to proceed next time or give up.
Start with something relating around : If you don't know how to begin a conversation with a lady, you can start with what is happening in that area as at that time, maybe in the class, you can ask her if her note is complete, from there you can start a conversation.
Dont rush things : Approach her in a polite manner, dont go straight to the dating sh*t , start with friends, and dont give her wrong impression about you.

Make her feel safe and happy around you: Ladies like to have someone to confide in, in the long run, you may notice she has a guy already, don't feel withered, ride on with her, encourage her relationship, let her see you as a best friend that's always there for her. And that has nothing or less to do with your pocket.

Mind you, it all starts with friendship, and from there you gain alot in the relationship.



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We were outside talking when Quinn and Edwin finally appeared.
"Where have you guys been" I whisper yelled to her.
"Somewhere... Lonely" she smirked.
"Ew ew ew...get away from me. Did you guys.. You know, do it?" I raised my brows at her in shock.
"Uhm...almost but, no." She looked sad.
The guys were having a little chat ahead so that gave us - me enough privacy to talk with her.
"Good thing if you ask me" I shrugged.
"I guess" she laid her head on my shoulders as we walked.
"We kissed" I gripped her tightly.
"You and who? That hot guy?" She pointed at a Blondie guy who looked indeed hot.
"Really?" I emotionlessly stared at her.
Her blue eyes went from normal to agape. She lifted her head, looked at Luke, then at me, back at Luke then at me again.
"Luke??" she said with glee.
"Why are you so happy?" I smiled
She hit my arm"you pretentious bitch! So you do have feelings for him!"
"Yo...keep it down" I hushed her.
"I guess I do now" I shyly smile at the ground.
She laughed so hard I had to cover her mouth.
"Seriously.. Stop it's not funny. He asked me if I would wanna date him" I griped her again.
"So? What're you gonna tell him?" She said.
" I don't know. I'm kinda scared." I shrugged. Why do I keep doing that?
"Honey, Love is mostly about risks. I know you're scared of getting your nasty ass dumped or heart broken but, what if He's the one?" She pointed at Luke who was still blabbing about God knows what to Edwin.
I paused to think.
"That's exactly what you should do. Think hard about it tonight. Ask your self do I love him that much to trust him with my heart? And girl, follow your heart." She hugged me.
I hugged her back.
"Babes, let's get going" Luke winked at me.
We increased our steps to the car. Got in and left the party.
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They dropped me off at my house first, Luke walked me to my door.
He took my hands and I looked back at the car to see Quinn and Edwin's head popping out the window, grinning and giving me a thumbs up.
Urrghh..Quinn can't I trust you with a little secret anymore?
"I'll love to see you Monday morning in my office" he kissed my forehead.
I nodded.
"Have a good sleep my love" he let go of my hands slowly like he never wanted to let go. I smiled warmly at him as he walked back to the car, waved a good bye to them as they drove off.
I sighed loudly opening my door, turning the lights on. I took my heels off. Thank goodness they weren't that high and they were comfortable to walk on.
I slowly got out my dress thinking about all that happened tonight.
One word for it - magical.
Yes, I have feelings for Luke. I guess they were there all along and decided to spring forth gradually when he turned out to be everywhere I went.
I want to date him, get to know more about him. Let him into my imperfect world. He's not like Travis. Doesn't stay late at night, he's honest and totally open with me, he's supportive and ALWAYS there for me.
Neither is he like Elvis, he's not a black American, whenever I'm around him, I feel....safe.
I was too tired to take a shower and I think I love the scent of his Cologne all over me. I put my phone on a charge then got in bed and then, I heard a beep sound. I sluggishly got off the bed reaching my phone, I see a message icon.
I clicked on it.
Hey beautiful, I wanted to say a big thank you for showing up tonight and also for giving me a magical night. I love you and always will.
Luke❤.
An uncontrollable smile grew on my face. Hell, I don't what to reply with. Okay okay.. I got this.
I typed:
You're most welcome. Thank you too. Have a wonderful sleep...
Much love, Gabby❤.
Just as I was about to go back to bed, another beep sound.
Oh..I definitely will, because I've got you❤
I smiled like a little child as I got in bed.
I wished every night would end this way...

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Fred waited impatiently in his office for the knock on his door. What exactly was she doing here? He never mixed his business life with his personal life. Never! So what was Katie Laurens doing in his office? He had been waiting since his secretary called him that Katie wanted to see him. Its been two weeks now since they last saw after the dinner date. He had been disturbed ever since, and had been stalking her everyday since he heard her story, but Georgina Huckings was giving him a tough time. She wanted to take control of the market which Fred wouldn't allow. He had been in the business long before her and after all, she was just a woman, an ordinary woman and he wouldn't lose to a woman. He had spent the better part of his two weeks coming up with new ideas to attract more shareholders to his company and recruiting more experts to handle stuffs, he would still lead the economic market no matter what.
Oops, and there he heard it, the knock he had been waiting for. "Come in." He called and the door opened as Katie walked in. He had expected something casual for an informal visit but her dressing spoke indirectly to him that it was strictly business which made him wonder what exactly she was here for if not for a friendly visit. "Hey Mr Stiles, I'm Katie Laurens from National news and I'm here to ask you some questions." She said. So she was a reporter, interesting. She was even working for National news, the best News company in the city. He gestured for her to sit. "Oh Katie, you don't have to be formal, you know that." He told her. He couldn't take his eyes off her. He never did. Her curves and hips were brought out by her tight suit skirt and the lines curving her breasts were shown by the camisole tightened by the suit jacket that was buttoned right below her breasts. Her flat tummy made her shape gorgeous and she looked beautiful the way she styled her blonde hair. Either casual or formal, she was spectacular. "Yes I have to be, because this is strictly business." She replied raising her chin up in a gesture that he was sure, made her feel in control. "Alright ma'am, you can ask your questions." He said just as he called his secretary for two glasses of wine for the both of them.
"Mr Stiles, I'm very sure you have been interviewed before by other reporters when you were about showing your face to the public so I'm going to leave the primary and go straight to what brought me here exactly." She said looking at him straight in the eye which made him wonder if it wasn't the same lady that was crying on his shoulders, so vulnerable, two weeks ago. She looked cold and harsh, well, he loved those who kept their personal life away from business. "Miss Laurens, you're keeping me on suspense. Have I done anything wrong?" He asked as their wine was brought to them. "Not exactly, but when I was going through your statement, I saw this part and I came to think that you didn't expatiate on it well, I'm here so you could complete it." She showed him some writings on her tab and he saw the part she zoomed, his statement about his mother. He became very uneasy. "I will be very sad to inform you that its personal and I have the right to my privacy in my business, I told other reporters that." He told her. But she wasn't moved, she dropped her files and tab and came to sit on the same couch he was sitting, a little bit close to him. "Well, other reporters, not Katie. Fred, forget being formal now, look at me as the girl that you met two weeks ago that shared her ordeals with you when you were on the same bed, I want you to tell me about your mother and why she changed her identity and refused to be identified by your father's name." She said. Fred was surprised how she could change easily in a moment. He couldn't do that. Anytime he was personal, he was strictly personal and same with business. "Thought you said it was strictly business." He asked her but she just smiled. "I knew you weren't going to tell me that easily according to what I read on the reporters' file about the reason you couldn't tell them about your mother, so I thought I could ask you as a friend." She was just too sweet to refuse and though a lot of people have asked him that he didn't tell, he felt like pouring everything to this lady. "Why do you want to know?" He asked. "Well, I'm working on a report that I found out was associated with you. So Fred, please talk to me as a friend. Don't hide anything. I trusted you with my past, trust me with yours and I won't make it public, I promise." She touched his hands and he felt vulnerable immediately. Tears welled up in his eyes as events started coming back to his memory, events that he had tried his best to lock out, been long he told anyone about it.
"Vanessa Stiles, that was her name. Very beautiful and caring. She was the best mother in the world when I was twelve. I loved her dearly but not as much as my father, even at that age, I could tell he loved her more than his own life. We were all happy together and things were going on smoothly." He remembered how things had been, how his mother would take him to school every morning and tell him he loved her. How he was always showing off to his friends the beauty of his mother, how she was the closest thing to him, he missed those moments. But now, it was like they never even happened. "She travelled when I was fifteen, I never wanted her to go but she had to, for business reasons. I felt something bad was gonna happen to her and I wanted to follow her but she wouldn't let me. She left. And that was when my mother died to me. She didn't come back for two years, two fucking years. Dad also didn't know her where about, he was broken, we thought something bad had happened to her as I said. We were restless, we couldn't live our lives 'cos she wasn't there. We reported to the police and involved everyone and every news station we could, we spent one year hoping. Even those at her work said she never reported and even wanted to fire her until they realised she was missing." Fred looked at Katie, she was paying full attention and never left his hand, was encouraging him. He remembered how things had been tough for them for the two years she was away, how he had fallen sick most times. How he would write a letter on a kite each day and fly it to her and wait outside for a reply that never came. "We had lost hope that she would ever come back until one day. One fucking summer afternoon that we heard a knock on the door. I went to open it and it turned out to be Vanessa. She had changed, her face had changed but there was still a little resemblance that made me know it was her, she wasn't that beautiful but her figure also changed too, she had that supermodel shape and when I saw her, I didn't know whether to run and hug her or just close the door. Well I closed the door on her face and shouted that my mother was dead until my dad came to open the door and let her in. He accepted her, he loved her, he brought her in back and we celebrated and rejoiced." Fred couldn't help but think that if his father hadn't opened the door for her that day, if only they had kept her out of their house and lives, things wouldn't be the same way they were, his father wouldn't be handicapped. "We thought it was only her physical appearance that changed, little did we know that her behaviour and way of thinking also changed with it. She was another person entirely, very different and cold. She and dad had quarrels every fucking time, they always fought and dad always apologised, we always did as she wanted. Dad loved her to the extent that he willed all his properties to her when she asked for it. He was blinded by her love and I was too young to understand what was going on, at seventeen. They kept everything between them. She started treating me badly, always beating and wiping me, always irritated by my sight, she always locked me indoors when she had visitors. Strange visitors. Until she told my dad she wanted to be a supermodel, that it had been her dream all long and didn't want to stay with us, she wanted to leave and she did just that taking all we had, all our properties along. Dad didn't wanna give up on her, he never did, he chased her, begging and begging for her to come back. He went to extreme length to get her back. In the process of begging her, he had a fatal accident when I was nineteen that made him handicapped with less than one possibility of becoming normal again." He cried hard, the pain was just too much for him now when he remembered the state his father was. "Oh my gosh I'm so sorry." He looked at Katie as she offered him an handkerchief. "She never came back, still never did. She changed her name, to a stage name or something, I don't care to know. Heard she died in an accident some, years later, she deserved more than that. She used my dad and I and made us suffer." He still wondered what made her change. She never told them what happened within the two years she was away. But he didn't give a Bleep, she betrayed them and it was all he could think of.
"I'm so sorry Fred, so sorry, you've been through a lot and...." Her phone rang then, she excused herself to pick it and when she came back, she became very uneasy, he noticed, her face became pale and he wondered what happened. "I'm really sorry but I have to go right now." She said. "Is everything okay?" He asked but she just waved it off. "Its nothing." He stood up to meet her. "Well, guess I have helped you in your report well enough." She smiled. "Yes, I got all I need." She said and took her files then walked to the door. "Katie.." He called, she looked back. "Wanna ask you, who are you reporting about?" He asked her. "Georgina Huckings, I guess you know her already." And with that, she walked out. What!! Georgina. Interesting, he was going to still talk about her with Katie, guess it was high time he paid her a visit.




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chapter 14 part 1


"Gabby! Hey! Wait!!" I could hear him call from a far.
Who am I kidding? This is stupid. Coming here was stupid. I don't know how I feel right now. The least thing I wanted was to hook up with a guy who's in love with someone else.
"What??!!" I yell turning to see him running towards me.
"What do you want Luke?!" I was real mad now.
"Doing all those nice things for me, Calling me up, staring at me in ways I can't seem to understand sometimes... What the hell do you want?" I slur and couldn't hold my emotions in anymore.
"Please don't cry, Gabby.. I..stop crying please" he walked towards me to hold me but I raise my hand to stop him.
His jaw clenched... Hard.
"Don't do that shit with me..you love someone else remember? I don't know why I feel the way I feel right now but I'd get over it" I turned to keep walking but he hold me back and I dart to face him.
We were really close now, I could feel his breath on my face. His huge figure covering me up.
"That someone else is you" he whispered.
Did I just hear him right?
"W...what?" I furrowed my brows hard.
"Yes, I love you. I love you Gabrielle Salvador. I wasn't sure until now...I know you don't feel the same way about me but I can't help it." He cupped my cheek with his hands.
"Luke.."
With one hand at my bare back and the other still cupping my cheek, he pressed his lips to mine, our tongues meeting and caressing each other.
My hands ran from his back to his broad shoulders then onto his soft thick hair. Our lips perfectly fit like they were made for each other.
He brought sparks of passion inside me with just this kiss.
He paused to look into my eyes, ran his fingers over my cheeks "C'mon let's get in and by the way, you look bloody sexy in this dress"
I nodded smiling shyly and with our hands intertwined, we got back inside the room.
The music still on, I couldn't find Quinn nor Edwin anywhere. We sat on our tables and a butler came to take our orders.
"I didn't want to tell you how I felt yet" He said staring at his empty cup.
"Why?" I smiled at him.
"I guess because I felt it was too early and you wouldn't believe me if I told you. I wasn't sure you would like me. But when you told me you were out with Milton, I was a bit bothered" he ran his fingers through his hair to put them back in place.
"You mean jealous" I smirked.
"No." He smiled.
"Oh yeah, I'm pretty sure its 'jealous" I raised my brow at him.
"Okay, maybe... a bit jealous" he admitted.
I laughed at his words.
"And what about you? You were jealous too" he folded his arms relaxing on his chair.
"Me? Jealous? Nah" I shake my head taking a drink.
" oh come on, I know you were" he smirked.
"Fine, I was. I don't know why I was but I was" I shrugged.
He took my hands in his, staring at me he said" I'm not good at asking this but Gabby, would you date me?"
Wait..wtf wtf wtaf?
"Date? You? Uhm.. Can I think about it?" I asked in my cutest voice.
"Oh yes, of course." He looked crushed already. I'm sure he's not used to ladies telling him the I'll think about i t kinda stuff.
The rest of the evening was wonderful and magical. That kiss was like a door and now, he'd gotten in. We talked about our childhood experiences, our most embarrassing moment and first love. This wasn't officially a date but, it was the best night I've had so far.

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jaytime:
I'm not sure he was referring to Azonto era. I think he was talking about Pon Pon beat.

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I'm also trying to tell u that.. Ghanian vibes have been on this side even before eazi entered a recording booth

Katie waited patiently at the reception of Huckings Incorporated. She finally had an appointment with her. It was easier for her to get one and that still surprised her because she had thought it would be hard to get her attention. But something told her that other reporters weren't so lucky. The past week has been dry and uneventful. Not that she didn't like it but she hasn't heard from neither Tony nor Fred for some days now. It couldn't have been over, she knew it. The more reason she was disturbed. She was going to check out her new house that would take nothing less than four months to perfect. She was going to check the structure and see where they were on the site. But right now, she needed to focus on the job that brought her to town. "She wants to see you now." The blonde oval faced lady presumably the secretary came to meet Katie where she was sitted with her files and tab. "Okay, thanks." She stood up and walked to Georgina's office, a typical successful rich woman's office. She looked around the gorgeous office. It was spacious and beautiful. It was well ventilated and decorated. Since the office was on the eleventh floor of the building, the view of the streets looked small and dim, but still beautiful anyway. One could easily see the woods, fields, houses, shops, fellow companies from the window just as the woman who was meant to be Georgina was looking right now. She was leaner than she expected with her back turned to her and glass of wine between her fingers. Her figure looked like that of a model's and it was obvious the gym was friends with her. Her hair was long and black, very black. She wore a gown that cost more than Katie's yearly rent back in the city. Katie had always dreamt of buying a dress by that same designer.
"Beautiful isn't it??" Said the voice of the woman, very calm and soft. "Just as if you have the whole town under your feet and you can either crush them or rule them. The feeling you get when you can see everything from just one place." She continued. "Seems like a place where someone can think and reason, not a place where someone can wade off sorrow and all. Could imagine a successful business woman like you has a place like this to reason and to come up with ideas." Feeling obliged to, Katie contributed. The woman finally turned to her. "Brilliant, very brilliant. I'm impressed." She was beautiful as a matter of fact and apart from the lines on her face that make-up couldn't cover, she looked very young but no matter how hard she took care of herself, age is something that can't be avoided. "Pardon my manners, i'm Katie Laurens, a reporter from National news." Katie introduced. "Of course, the most brilliant of them all." Georgina said. "I'm flattered." Katie smiled. "Oh common, i'm very sure you have thought about the reason I chose to have an appointment with only you out of all reporters, I want to make sure my story isn't manipulated or misunderstood and after a lot of investigation, you are the best person I came up with." Georgina said as she ordered for cups of coffee on the receiver. Katie knew that getting the appointment easily meant something was different, but she still felt there was more to it because she knew she wasn't the best reporter in the whole city. The woman wanted something that only Katie could give and she wondered what. "And again, i'm flattered and very grateful. So ma'am, if you don't mind, we should get to business." Katie said. "Oh yes, let's move to the couch" And that, they did. Katie brought out her apparatus as she settled down for the interrogation.
"As a child, what did you dream of becoming when you grew up?" Katie asked. The woman resembled someone, just as Katie took a close look at her. But she didn't know who. "Smart. I haven't always dreamt of being a business woman, that question was personal wasn't it?" Georgina smiled just as their coffee was brought to them. "Figured it was the best way to get to know and understand you as a person, besides, not everyone had the privilege of achieving his or her childhood dreams" katie responded as she thanked the Secretary and took a long sip from her coffee. "Yes. I've always dreamt to be an actress. A model. Wanted to be a star, to act, to pretend to be someone else, to be seen by many. Funny enough i've always thought to be a villain." Georgina said. "Odd, everyone wanna be a hero" Katie looked closely at her and tried to remember who she looked like. "Not everyone, or do you?" The question struck Katie. This woman seemed to know a lot about Katie and this interrogation felt she was the one being interrogated instead of interrogating. "What brought about your dream of being a business woman and being this successful?" Katie continued. "Well, personal stuffs. When things didn't go the way I wanted them to be, I had no other option, I wanted to prove myself to someone." Katie looked at her straight. "The person must be someone special then." Katie knew she was going to avoid the question. "Next question Miss Laurens." Katie smiled knowingly at her. "Do you or did you have a family?" Katie asked. "Yes, I had a husband and a son." Georgina replied and without being asked to, she continued. "Lost them a long time ago, and my son is the reason i'm doing all of this." Katie wanted to know more. "What happened to them." Katie asked. "An accident, I was the only survivor." Georgina said in a way that made Katie feel sorry for her. "I'm so sorry for that" but she just smiled. "Oh don't be, its in the past." Katie had the impression that she was a strong woman and she liked her for that. How she wished she also could get over her past. "One last question miss and we will be done for today." Katie declared an hour later after asking other business questions. "Oh miss, I wish it wasn't the last and i'm looking forward to our next appointment, twas fun talking and sharing things with you. Please ask." Georgina said. "What's the name of your son?" Georgina was hesitant at first and Katie thought she wasn't going to talk until she said it. "Fredrick."
Katie prepared coffee and settled down in her room in front of her desktop to work. The investigation was suspicious and she intended on finding out everything about this woman. Something told her she wasn't who she seemed she was and she was going to find out who she really was. It wasn't because the name of her son was Fredrick, well, thousands of people bear that name, but Katie just had a strange feeling. She browsed the net for Fredrick Huckings. There were a lot so she limited it to Danpa since it was Georgina's home town, there, she found none. No one was bearing Frederick Huckings in Danpa and even in Middle city, none. Her so called son doesn't exist. Katie became more interested. Something just told her to check on Fredrick Stiles and she saw his written interrogation when he also showed his face to the public. Oops, so Fredrick was a business man too. Well, that must be the reason he rode expensive cars. She went through his statement thoroughly and found nothing related to Georgina there. Silly, what was she thinking, how could mother and son bear different surnames? Well, maybe Georgina wanted to pretend to have a family when she had none, most business men and women did that to earn the respect of people as being matured enough.
She was almost so sure until she saw something that made her change her mind in Fredrick's statement. He was talking about his family. 'My mother became our enemy and went against us, even changed her name just to be distinct from us, she shouldn't be part of this statement...."
Katie began to think. His mother was his enemy? According to his business statement that she just went through, he was the most successful business man in Danpa. Forget the fact that she was fortunate to meet him under strange circumstances, he was going to be a challenge to Georgina. What if the statement "I am doing all of this for my son" that Georgina said meant that she was in the business to face her son since she was his enemy. Wow, this was damn complicated and she intended on finding out what the hell was going on and it would start by she, asking Fred some questions about his mother whom he called his enemy. She was going to find out about the relationship the two had. What if Frederick was Georgina's son?


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"Hey..Gabby? You dead?" A voice woke me up from a deep sleep I didn't realise I was having.
What in the world?...
I rubbed my eyes and took in the surrounding of the party I was still at in a blurry vision that slowly focused itself into a more clear picture.
The lights in the ceiling shined in muted red and onto the room full of crazy looking people walking and bumping the crowded room with one or more red cups in their hands.
"Gaaaaaabby?" I heard the same voice that woke me up very close to me say.
I turned to see Milton beside me who was obviously high as hell. My face still on the table, I have been drooling..yuck! My hand still holding on to my liquor, my other hand holding the bottle of liquor.
"Whaaaat?" I slur at him.
"W...what time is it?" I ask lifting my face off the table. The room looked fuzzy and so did everything in it.
He took a long look at his watch "2:25am".
"Mmmh.. Okay bye" I stood up to gain my balance.
"Where you going? I can ta..."
I placed my finger on his lips to shut him up.
"Home and no. You can't drive me home. You're drunk and I certainly am not ready to die tonight. Thanks anyway" with that, I walked out the hotel waving my hands to him.
†††
I looked like a mess having to walk down the street like a 'totally normal person'. In fact I need to call the Walking dead team and sign up for auditions as a zombie.
My hair was all over the place - you name it north, east, west, South.. I looked like shit. Thank goodness I didn't wear heels, that wouldn't have ended so well.
And then I thought 'where the hell was I heading to? I don't know my way from here'. I saw a bus stop sign and decided to wait there for the bus to arrive.
10 mins gone, no bus.
20.. Still no freaking bus and I felt really dizzy.
I give up, I'm calling that guy. I don't care if he's with Rosie right now in his bed but I needed my friend to come rescue me.
It took me two minutes to find my phone in my bag. I dial up Luke's number. It rings twice.
"C'mon son..pick up the damn phone"
And he picks up.
"Heyyyyy Luke, it's been a while I heard from you. Uhm how're you?" I try to keep it casual but naaah it wasn't working.
"I'm okay, I guess. What's up?" He sighed.
"Fine, I need your help. Please please can you come pick me up? I'm stranded at the bus stop. The one after Royal Stay. Please." I beg.
"Okay, hold on" he dropped the call.
Yeah thata boy.
It didn't take too long before a black car parked in front of me. He got down and walked towards me.
He looked sexy in his sweatpants and a white T-shirt. His brunette hair in place. Like seriously? Couldn't he for once look dreadful?
"Nice work young Lady." He said folding his arms. His biceps form and I could see his large veins pop out his skin. He was mad I could tell, but why the hell was he playing dad to me.
I stood up to walk up to the car but stumbled on my way. I felt large hands catch me, preventing me from getting hurt from my clumsiness.
"Thank you" I gained my balance and got into the car.
††
The drive to my house was quiet. Too quiet.
"Why were you out so late?" He asks finally breaking the silence.
I sigh."I went for a party with Milton."
He sped up a bit. Oookay, now this was getting awkward. I wasn't ready to die but it seemed like death wanted me so bad.
"Why?" He asked in a way I could barely hear.
I laugh "how do I answer that? Well I don't know, because I wanted to" I said sarcastically raising an eyebrow.
He brought the car to a break, turned to face me.
"Do you like him? Do you have feelings for him?" He blurted out.
"What? Milton? No, no freaking way" I slur
"You're sure?" He looked into my eyes like an interrogative officer.
I furrowed my brows "what does it matter to you if I do? Isn't that what everybody is on to? You and Rosie!"
Good, very good Gabby. Bravo! Nice choice of words girl!
"What do you mean?" He asked confused.
"Never mind, forget about it" I said waving the topic off but no, it was spilt milk already.
"Hell no. What do you mean by 'Rosie and I?" He sounded prepared for an argument.
I don't know what's the big deal of keeping it to myself anyways not that I care.
"You like her don't you?"
"Are you serious? You think I do?" He smirked.
"Uhh yeah?" I say unsurely.
"You're wrong. I do not. I like someone else." He said, putting the car on drive.
Oh..
"Oh.. Good for you" I looked out the window. Why the hell am I getting mad right now? I feel like shit. I feel like destroying something.
Soon we were at my driveway. I got off the car, was about to get off when he said "wait, I'll help you in".
Before I could say anything else, he got off the car turning over to help me walk.
" I'm really fine" I assured him but this guy really doesn't know when to give up his good works.
He helped me onto the sofa and got into the kitchen to get me water.
"More liquid?? Please no" I beg
He chuckled handing a cup of water to me" It was your choice to drink that much"
I gulped on the water for a while.
"I uh.. I should get going. You need to rest. Get sobered up" he said
"I'm not drunk" I rolled my eyes.
"Oh, of course. You're not. Drunk." He said with a cheeky grin.
"Do sleep well, I'll check on you tomorrow" he walked to the door.
"Thanks so much! Good night" I said waving to him.
I wasn't drunk. I was wasted.
I managed to get on my bed, removing my clothes. Ending up half naked. I dozed off within seconds.


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"Hey..Gabby? You dead?" A voice woke me up from a deep sleep I didn't realise I was having.
What in the world?...
I rubbed my eyes and took in the surrounding of the party I was still at in a blurry vision that slowly focused itself into a more clear picture.
The lights in the ceiling shined in muted red and onto the room full of crazy looking people walking and bumping the crowded room with one or more red cups in their hands.
"Gaaaaaabby?" I heard the same voice that woke me up very close to me say.
I turned to see Milton beside me who was obviously high as hell. My face still on the table, I have been drooling..yuck! My hand still holding on to my liquor, my other hand holding the bottle of liquor.
"Whaaaat?" I slur at him.
"W...what time is it?" I ask lifting my face off the table. The room looked fuzzy and so did everything in it.
He took a long look at his watch "2:25am".
"Mmmh.. Okay bye" I stood up to gain my balance.
"Where you going? I can ta..."
I placed my finger on his lips to shut him up.
"Home and no. You can't drive me home. You're drunk and I certainly am not ready to die tonight. Thanks anyway" with that, I walked out the hotel waving my hands to him.
†††
I looked like a mess having to walk down the street like a 'totally normal person'. In fact I need to call the Walking dead team and sign up for auditions as a zombie.
My hair was all over the place - you name it north, east, west, South.. I looked like shit. Thank goodness I didn't wear heels, that wouldn't have ended so well.
And then I thought 'where the hell was I heading to? I don't know my way from here'. I saw a bus stop sign and decided to wait there for the bus to arrive.
10 mins gone, no bus.
20.. Still no freaking bus and I felt really dizzy.
I give up, I'm calling that guy. I don't care if he's with Rosie right now in his bed but I needed my friend to come rescue me.
It took me two minutes to find my phone in my bag. I dial up Luke's number. It rings twice.
"C'mon son..pick up the damn phone"
And he picks up.
"Heyyyyy Luke, it's been a while I heard from you. Uhm how're you?" I try to keep it casual but naaah it wasn't working.
"I'm okay, I guess. What's up?" He sighed.
"Fine, I need your help. Please please can you come pick me up? I'm stranded at the bus stop. The one after Royal Stay. Please." I beg.
"Okay, hold on" he dropped the call.
Yeah thata boy.
It didn't take too long before a black car parked in front of me. He got down and walked towards me.
He looked sexy in his sweatpants and a white T-shirt. His brunette hair in place. Like seriously? Couldn't he for once look dreadful?
"Nice work young Lady." He said folding his arms. His biceps form and I could see his large veins pop out his skin. He was mad I could tell, but why the hell was he playing dad to me.
I stood up to walk up to the car but stumbled on my way. I felt large hands catch me, preventing me from getting hurt from my clumsiness.
"Thank you" I gained my balance and got into the car.
††
The drive to my house was quiet. Too quiet.
"Why were you out so late?" He asks finally breaking the silence.
I sigh."I went for a party with Milton."
He sped up a bit. Oookay, now this was getting awkward. I wasn't ready to die but it seemed like death wanted me so bad.
"Why?" He asked in a way I could barely hear.
I laugh "how do I answer that? Well I don't know, because I wanted to" I said sarcastically raising an eyebrow.
He brought the car to a break, turned to face me.
"Do you like him? Do you have feelings for him?" He blurted out.
"What? Milton? No, no freaking way" I slur
"You're sure?" He looked into my eyes like an interrogative officer.
I furrowed my brows "what does it matter to you if I do? Isn't that what everybody is on to? You and Rosie!"
Good, very good Gabby. Bravo! Nice choice of words girl!
"What do you mean?" He asked confused.
"Never mind, forget about it" I said waving the topic off but no, it was spilt milk already.
"Hell no. What do you mean by 'Rosie and I?" He sounded prepared for an argument.
I don't know what's the big deal of keeping it to myself anyways not that I care.
"You like her don't you?"
"Are you serious? You think I do?" He smirked.
"Uhh yeah?" I say unsurely.
"You're wrong. I do not. I like someone else." He said, putting the car on drive.
Oh..
"Oh.. Good for you" I looked out the window. Why the hell am I getting mad right now? I feel like shit. I feel like destroying something.
Soon we were at my driveway. I got off the car, was about to get off when he said "wait, I'll help you in".
Before I could say anything else, he got off the car turning over to help me walk.
" I'm really fine" I assured him but this guy really doesn't know when to give up his good works.
He helped me onto the sofa and got into the kitchen to get me water.
"More liquid?? Please no" I beg
He chuckled handing a cup of water to me" It was your choice to drink that much"
I gulped on the water for a while.
"I uh.. I should get going. You need to rest. Get sobered up" he said
"I'm not drunk" I rolled my eyes.
"Oh, of course. You're not. Drunk." He said with a cheeky grin.
"Do sleep well, I'll check on you tomorrow" he walked to the door.
"Thanks so much! Good night" I said waving to him.
I wasn't drunk. I was wasted.
I managed to get on my bed, removing my clothes. Ending up half naked. I dozed off within seconds.

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"Oh my God, its burning." Katie screamed as she ran towards the gas cooker and turned it off, using a cooking fork to stir the egg she was frying. "The egg or your heart?" Tess asked her. They were both in the kitchen preparing breakfast of egg, soft bread, jam and some French Fies. Tess came to her and handed her a cup of coffee, she held hers too. Tess was a redhead, though still beautiful, you could call her a brunette, she wasn't as slender as Katie but she wasn't too fat, her skin was as smooth and white as snow White's. Katie had always been jealous of her beauty and figure. She rested on the kitchen table now just as Katie arranged the egg she fried into the soft bread and spread jam on each bread. "Tess, my heart isn't burning and small things like this can't affect me. I'm never going back to him." Katie said just as she walked pass Tess to the refrigerator after sipping out of her coffee and dropping it. She got two soft drinks from the refrigerator and walked straight to the dining while Tess trolled behind her, still wanting to hear more. "Its the reason he came here, for you." Katie arranged the ready-made bread on the table and walked back to the kitchen to bring some plates and the soft drinks. "I know Tony better than that Tess, he is far from letting a girl be the reason for his decisions. He is here for a reason and that, I don't care about." She placed everything on the dining and went to bring two glasses for the drinks. "Are you saying all of this because its what you think or its because of Fred?" Tess pressed just as she assisted in bringing the french fies to the dining and they arranged the plates well.

Oh Fred, she remembered how he had brought her home. He didn't kiss her, and she wondered why. She would have thought he thought her too ugly to until he told her how beautiful she was and how she was making him go crazy, he kissed her on the forehead after all and they departed with the statement 'we shall see'. Meaning it was still not going to end there. The way things were going was confusing Katie and sometimes, everything felt like it was planned and was not a coincidence. "You should know me too well that I don't make decisions 'cos of anybody and definitely not a stranger that I just met two days ago. Something I can say for sure is that Tony didn't come here just for me and he doesn't want me back, he wants something through me and I don't intend on giving him anything he wants." They both settled down to eat. "You think its sex?" Tess asked. "Nope, something more, it can't be sex. Why would he come back for the same reason we broke up after knowing fully well I ain't ready to give him anything? Its something different" And her mind told her it was something dangerous. She wasn't ready for any distractions as she came here mainly for work. She already had an appointment with Georgina the next week and she needed to prepare her questions and her work tools. She needed to free her mind from whatsoever was happening because the mind does every work, the body is just a means.

Tess prayed. "We thank you God for the gift of this food and for the lives of the people about to eat it. We pray that we may always see reasons to thank you as we would never lack, bless us and keep us safe from any harm, we pray through Christ our Lord." Katie responded "Amen." Just as they were about to eat, a knock was heard on the door and they were both surprised. "Maybe its Danny, I'd go get it." Tess said and went to the door. Katie took one of the bread and started eating, savouring the sweetness and opening one of the soft drinks. Tess was taking long and she didn't hear any sound of someone entering. She decided to stand to up see who it was. She walked to the entrance and saw Tess, backing her, arguing with someone. "Tess who is it? " Tess looked back. "Katie I told him you don't wanna see him." Katie moved closer. "Who is...." Just then Tony's face showed from the door. What the hell was he doing here and how did he know where she was staying, this son of a bitch. He pushed his way past Tess and walked to her just as Tess closed the door behind him. "What are you doing here?" Katie demanded, stepping him in his tracks. "I came to see you." He said.

"What part of I don't want you back don't you understand?" She asked. Tess walked past them, "I'd leave you two to talk." And she left. "Katie, no matter what you do, you can't get me away from you." He said, he wore a tight jean and a designer top that showed his figure well from head to toe, he had always been handsome even when casual or official. "Well, I ain't stopping you. You can chase as far as you can, none of my business, now if you'd let me, I will escort you to the door." She said and was about walking by his side to the door when he held her arm to stop her. Then knowing not where it came from or how it happened, she felt his mouth on hers in a very deep kiss, he continued kissing her until he stopped and stepped back. She felt him on her lips, she remembered how passionate their kiss used to be and how close they always were. She remembered how she had cherished him above all things and left her goal just to be with him until she lost her first job because of him. But he proved he wasn't worth it. "Do you remember Katie, how our kiss used to be? How it used to feel? How you had always wanted more. Tell me you don't, tell me you ain't still affected by me, tell me you don't want me back." His voice was hoarse and rough and passionate that she was tempted to wrap her arms around him shouting she wanted him back in her heart and in her bed. But she knew too well than to do all that. Apart from not being cheap, she wasn't stupid too. She didn't expect everything to be normal by her affirmation that she wanted him back. Things would never be the same and she wasn't ready to go into a relationship that would be half heartened. Katie raised her chin up, walked up to him and faced him eyeball to eyeball. "Tony Lorrel, you don't affect me anymore, I feel nothing for you anymore and lastly, I don't want you back and never will, understood? Now get OUT." she said and pointed to the door for him to leave. He smiled in a way that told Katie he wasn't affected by her harsh words, then he walked out.



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She didn't want him back but those words, she knew deep down in her heart that she didn't mean them fully. She would die before she let him realise that. Besides, she might still have something for him, but she wasn't going back to him. Not ever!!!

Fred sat alone patiently waiting for his date to come back. He had not been able to get his eyes off her since she emerged from the car an hour ago. She was looking extremely beautiful tonight and to top it all, she was sexy. The gown was specially made for her as was fit for her slim body. Her beauty made him speechless all night, he wondered how he would have coped if not for his friend, Tony. He had seen many more beautiful women but this woman was different, he was meant to get away with his attraction but seeing her tonight made him feel more attracted. He couldn't wait to touch her and feel her all over him. She was affecting him badly, she occupied his thoughts and was making him lose control of his mind. He saw Tony walk back first. There was something not right about him and Katie, he'd better hoped it wasn't what he was thinking. The thought of Katie being with Tony made him jealous. Hell, he hated the feeling. He was never jealous of anyone, Katie made him feel things he has never felt before and it was getting out of hand. "What a nice date you've got there." Tony said. He remembered the first day Tony walked into his office, all worked out. His business had been dying and he needed Fred's money to maintain it. Fred didn't wanna buy 40% of his company's shares to save it from dying but Tony had said he was working for Georgina Huckings, the successful business woman who was yet to show her face to the public, yet had been doing a lot of charity, philanthropy and partnership. Her companies were the ones booming right now and Fred intended on getting to her through Tony. He seemed to wonder why Tony hadn't gone to meet his boss for help, but then he thought about it, maybe Miss Huckings also wanted to know him too because Fred was proving to be a big challenge to her leadership of the market. He wasn't going to let any so-called business woman take business away from his companies. "Very beautiful isn't she?" Fred gently took his wine on the table and sipped while eyeing Tony. "Yes, very beautiful, I've always known her to be." Fred knew he was expecting the question so he asked. "Always known her?" Tony smiled. "Yes, it isn't the first time we meeting, she was or is rather, a close acquaintance of mine, if you'd understand" oh yeah he did, he understood quite clearly. Fred dropped his glass and faced Tony closely. "I do, but what I don't seem to understand is how you could let a great girl like Katie go." He waited patiently for the reply. "Trust me, if it were to be under any other circumstance, wouldn't have. But some things are better left unsaid, anyway, this time around, I'm never going to let her go." He wanted Katie back, it was obvious. He also knew Katie was his date, that must be the reason he met him blocks away from the hotel and made it look like a coincidence. Fred was smart and even though he didn't know all the story, he knew Katie didn't want him back, she didn't have to tell him. And he was just going to do as she wanted, he also didn't want her with him. He wasn't going to let her go back to him, no he wasn't. He felt a sense of protectiveness and ownership towards her but he didn't care about any of that, he just couldn't imagine Katie with another man, and not especially Tony. He was here to prove she didn't affect him but things already got worse, he couldn't back out now. "Stay away from her, she can't ever be yours anymore." Fred warned. He couldn't believe he was protecting a girl, he never did that and definitely not a girl that he had just met a day ago, how ironic. Tony chuckled, "the same way she can't ever be yours? Listen, I know Katie more than you do, and you can't keep up with her, trust me, only I know who she really is and everything about her." Fred smiled now, Tony might have known her for a long time but Fred felt he knew her for long too even though it was just a day. "Well, you can say that again. Knowing won't make her go back to you. I dunno anything about you guys but I can say for sure that anything you guys had between you two..... is definitely over." Fred smiled wickedly, he never lost and he wasn't going to lose this challenge. "Let's see who turns out right." Tony also relaxed, it wasn't going to be an easy challenge but he was willing to take it anyway. "Copy that. "
Just then Katie walked out of the restroom and took her seat in front of him, still looking so beautiful and innocent. And at that moment, he knew she belonged to him. He wasn't planning on loving her or having a relationship with her, but he was willing to win the challenge and after all of that was over, he would go his way and forget he was ever attracted to a dangerous girl called Katie. She was a distraction and he hated distractions, he couldn't wait to get rid of her. "Do you need anything else?" He asked her. She flashed her eyelashes at him with a fake smile. He knew she wasn't comfortable with Tony around and he intended on taking advantage of that. "No thanks, I'm fine. It was a great day Fred and I appreciate a lot. It was nice meeting you Mr Lorrel, sorry, Tony, I think I should get going." She said and stood up. "Let me drop you at home." Tony also stood up. "She's my date, it just feels right to take her back home myself." Fred interrupted and stood up too and went to Katie. "Shall we." She nodded and he winked at Tony before leading her to the car. They both sat at the back seat and the chauffeur drove off.


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I was so tired. I hadn't had much rest and I've got work to do tomorrow. I'm gonna have to call a meeting in the office so we'd start off our projects. I'm way behind time and the deadline's on Friday.
I parked the car in Quinn's garage then I got Gabby's things out the car. I knocked at the door so many times before she answered.
"Gosh, Luke! Its 11:30pm. Couldn't you guys just sleep at her parent's?" She asked angrily.
"I'm sorry to wake you but, you need to come get Gabby. She's really tired and I can't carry her out of her own will" I said politely.
"Well, do you expect me to carry her? Of course you'd carry her. I'll hold the door for you" she whined walking past me to the passenger door.
I opened the door, carried her in my arms while Quinn held the door. I carefully placed her on the couch. Reached for a blanket where I suspected Quinn was using and covered her up anyways.
"There, there"
"Good night then Quinn" I said leaving her place.
She escorted me to the door waving a good bye to me.
I'm not sure I'll have that sleep I wanted but I sure want to get my project done before Friday. First thing tomorrow morning, 5am. I'll be at work. I can't let the company loose this contract.
***
Next morning
Gabrielle's prov:
"Luke?" I whispered.
"I'm here, I'm here" he said kissing my lips softly, holding my waist with one hand and caressing my breasts with the other.
I moan at his touch causing him to deepen our kiss.
He pulled away, looking into my eyes he said "Gabby, I'm in love with you"
I pulled him closer to me, our lips interlocked perfectly. The next thing I knew, we were on his bed. His blue eyes got darker and his hair damp with sweat.
"I want you to moan" I whispered.
"Make me" he whispered back kissing my neck going down to my chest.
"Mmmmh.. Luke..w..ait" I mumbled.
"Gabby!!" I heard someone call.
"Gabby!! Dammit, wake up! You'll be late for work!! " the voice much clear now. It sounded like Quincy's.
I opened my eyes to find her beside me. I got up sluggishly.
"What time is it?" I ask
"6:15! God, you sleep like a wood" she said angrily leaving the room.
I walked to the bathroom. I had this weird feeling. I can't seem to understand but it's nothing good. I gave my face a wake up was h then quickly took my bath. I wore Quinn's black leather jacket and her black trousers.
She sure got great choice of clothes. I brushed my hair and did my normal light make up.
Quinn already prepared pancakes so I just ate breakfast with her.
"I had the stupidest and most uncomfortable dream Quinn" I said slowly chewing my pancake.
"Oooh dreams. Me like. Tell me" she said rubbing her palms together.
"Luke, he... We... We were smooching! And almost had sex!" I said almost irritated at my own words.
The pancake in her hand fell off "w...what?!" Her eyes went agape and then she busted into endless laughter.
I didn't ask her anything else. I just kept eating until she was done with her ridiculousness.
" I'm sorry baby girl but it's really funny you're feeling upset about it. C'mon Gabby, it's just a bloody dream. Nothing more" she laughed again.
I mimicked her words then got up to leave for work. I packed up my things into my car.
"Thanks Quinn, it was really fun spending the weekend with you" I said giving her a hug.
"Absolutely. And babe? Take your mind off that dream before it gets in your head" she hit me playfully.
I drove off in a hurry. Nothing on earth was stopping me from getting that taser. Lucky me, the sales guy was outside his shop.
"Hi, good morning. You got a taser?" I asked as polite as I could.
"Morning Angel, I sure do. Hold on a bit okay love?" He said smirking at me.
I was running late but it was worth it. He came out handing me the device and I paid him with my credit card.
I got into the reception. Rosie wasn't there. Maybe I ain't the only one coming in late these days. I changed into my uniform then went on to carry out my work.
The office seemed empty. Even Luke's office. This is weird, has rapture taken place? I ran outside to check. Nope, everything was normal.
At exactly 12pm, everyone started coming out of the boardroom. I ran into my locker room. I don't wanna see his face. Sheesh... I hate dreaming about someone then waking up feeling different about them.
There was a knock at the door. Lord.. I prayed it wasn't him. I opened the door to see Milton(some guy who has been checking me out ever since I started working here). He was a cute Blondie. Quite my age or younger. But naaah Boy Bye.
"Hey Gabby, uhm do you mind if I have a word with you?" His deep voice sounded all over my little room.
"Okay, no problems" I said stepping out and closing the door behind me.
"There's this concert my cousin's holding up and I was wondering if you'd like to come with me. No strings attached, just two colleagues going out on a concert." He said smiling broadly.
I felt sad for him. After mustering up the courage to finally talk to me, he was gonna be disappointed. If it were before, I would've accepted to go with him but then again..I had a weird dream. It might not be Luke probably someone else and God is trying to warn me. Thank you Lord. Ain't no guy gon' have my ass.
I chuckled "Milly, when's the concert?"
"Oh, Friday night. By...by 7pm at Royal Stay." He said nervously.
"I can't seem to know my schedules on Friday but I'll think about it. Don't get your hopes up though" I told him with a warm smile.
He nodded and left.
I haven't seen Luke all day, should I stop by his office to say "hi?" No no he's probably busy. I'm just gonna mind my own business. Though I haven't thanked him for getting me home last night or even paying my brother's hospital bills. I don't want him to think of me as an ungrateful bitch. Perhaps I should call him? But I don't have his phone number. Shit.
I walked to the reception to find Rosie back. She was wearing a heavy make up unlike her. Her hair parked in a messy something that didn't look anything like a bun. I'm guessing she just had a manicure cause she took her time in handling the keyboard.
"What's up girlie" I tease
"Oh hi Gabby, arrived late again? " she didn't seem in a good mood today.
"Yeah...you okay? You don't look alright. Someone get you mad?" I say playing with my hair.
"Urrrgh!! I hate your boss!" She said brusquely.
"What did he do?" I rolled my eyes.
She pulled me closer "All this, all of this" she gestured.
"I had myself look attractive for him but he didn't even look at me! All he did was talk about this boring project!" She said hitting the table.
I felt a little jealous I can't seem to know why. Whatever, if she likes him it's no big deal.
"Easy there Tiger, you should just be yourself. If he loves you for it, wonderful! If he doesn't, fine. Don't kill yourself for a guy. You really don't look pretty sulking" I tease and she smiled.
"Get outta here you crazy thing!" She playfully threw paper balls at me.
"I ain't gonna pick those up I hope you know" I said before running off.
We closed pretty early today and I still haven't seen Luke. Hope he's alright. Wouldn't want one of my friends falling ill.
Well, I'm gonna have a long bath when I get home, change my nail Polish and have a me time. I bought the walking dead series on my way home.
While other girls preferred to watch mean girls 1&2 I preferred to lock myself up in my house, popcorn in my left arm, remote in my right arm..watching walking dead.


chapter 11-23 up at http://www.donsimonii.com/p/crushed-all-chapters.html

Wikiforum:
don't blame me let naijaloaded give you credit I will give it to you

just give the credit already ot take it down
we emailed naijaloaded already
if they dont take it down or give us credit, i laugh in spanish
we go use em shine http://www.donsimonii.com/2018/01/4-mistakes-popular-nigerian-singer-mr.html?m=1

boss1310:
yea and he is still been called for shows which simply means music still pay him even if its not how it used to be.every artist have his peak time but it doesn't mean they are finished when their music stop being as popular as they used to be.this write up trying to make eazi's career as being over is useless because as you may not be a fan he still have die hard fans and don't think am one of those cos I never really like current Nigerian songs I hear everyday but it doesn't mean they are bad cos those songs make people's day even if am not among them
in conclusion what am trying to tell you is that your personal opinion about an artist or any song doesn't matter at all so far there are those who still listen to it

well noted bro...no be fight, but this mr eazi didnt stay at the top for too l0ong and thats what we are trying to highlight..no one is talking about shows...his ACCRA TO LAGOS EP still on replay here

wane01:
This guy needs to read the 48 laws of power inorder to correct his basketmouth

MR EAZI?

Orodje:
OP you make sense die, forget all this people quoting you me I use to be his fan and I had always compare him with Tecno arguing with my friends that he is better than him not until he made some useless statement on twitter supporting Ghana over his own country.

The four things you just listed is damn right thumps up op for saying my mind

CORRECT GEE

Parollawd:
Pained ke.. Lwkmd on top nairaland Mata?
I just enjoy trolling nonentities who think they can go on forums and be an entity..
U haven't gain relevancy in real life, u won't gain it online too.... Now go and continue mopping the beach.... And quote only if u got smart texts to type

Parollawd:
Yall should know that I am a Mr eazi fan... I still Jam to his album.... Check award nominations this year and u will see Maleek berry and mayorkun there.... Where's Mr eazi... Probably inside temi's pussy


Davido father is rich yet he still works hard and drops the hottest single
Mr eazi girlfriend father is rich and he's now lazy
Lwkmd

It's temi's father that is rich, not Mr eazi and BTW Yall are calling Mr eazi a gold digger without knowing.. Lol
This threebear and MR AC no wan get sense

they dont have sense ni

baddest reply

Parollawd:
I won't discuss my personal life with an Aircondition

"Mommy!!" Alberto screamed with glee when he saw our mother open the front door. He rushed out of the car running into her arms, telling her about the pizza he got.
She carried him in her arms, walking towards us.
"Good evening ma'am" Luke greeted.
She smiled and gave me the good pick look.
" Thank you Luke. Do come inside, you both must be really hungry. Come, eat with us" momma insisted.
"If Gabby, would be okay with that. I sure will." He said and I give him an evil eye.
"Oh nonsense! Please come in." She said ushering him into our home.
The wooden floor looking so neat, the dinning was properly arranged like she was expecting us. All though George's toys were here and there. The house still had that homie feeling after all the people inside it were going through.
I went into my room so I could shower. It was exactly how I kept it before I left for town. My teddies peacefully asleep on my bed. I giggled as I touched everyone of them. I couldn't take them to my house because I didn't want anyone to find out about my love for teddies. It was a bit childish.
I walked over to my wardrobe, got a leggings and top to wear. I got into the bath. Soaked in there for a few minutes. I could hear mom and Luke laughing all the way from the living room. I got off the bath, dressed up. Looked at the mirror and gave off a faint sigh.
It was a hell of a day. I gently brushed my dark long hair then parted them in the middle. I almost looked like Mona Lis a. I smiled at my reflection.
Alberto came running into my room."Gabrielle!! Aunt Quinn is on the line!! " he shouted giving me my phone before running out again.
"Hey love" I voiced out.
"Awww hey Cinderella" she giggled and I felt a little blush coming up my cheeks.
"Luke's there right? I had to give him clothes for you to change into in case you had to sleep at the hospital " she continued.
"Yeah..He paid the hospital bills so I'll be back today" I told her.
"He what??! " she sounded dead surprise.
"Paid the hospital b..."
"Bills...Yeah yeah I heard you. I mean, are you serious? Luke? Wow.. Where are you guys now?" She cut me off like she always does.
"At my parent's. I guess we'll be arriving a bit late. You know how persuasive mom can be. She invited him inside to have dinner with us. I wonder what she'll do next" I said rolling my eyes.
"Oh okay, that's fine. I'll call you later then. I've got to call Edwin. Love you so much cupcake. See you soon" she said and I responded before dropping the call.
I got to the living room to see my mother showing Luke our family photos.
Are you kidding me mom? Like really? What next? Tell him how you met pappa?
"Oh, thank goodness you're here. You took hours. Now we can eat. Luke said to wait for you. Isn't he such a nice gentleman?" Momma said smiling at Luke who I could tell was blushing his cheeks out.
"Mmmh.. Yes, of course" I fake a smile.
We all took out seats on the dining. The meal was delicious! I trust my mother whenever it comes to cooking. She loved to try new things and she never gives out her recipes. I could only wonder why she haven't gone for a cooking competition 'cause by now, we'd be bloody rich!
"Thank you so much for the meal Mrs. Salvador. It was the best I've ever tasted." Luke complimented her with that charming smile of his.
"Thank you momma. You're the best" I said standing up to clear the table.
Momma and Luke went outside to discuss God knows what. I finished the dishes, kissed George and Alberto goodbye promising to visit again whenever I had the time.
"Momma, We'd be leaving now" I informed her when I got outside.
"So soon? Why don't you two spend the night here" she offered.
I just stood there astounded by her words.
"No momma, maybe next time. We've got work you know, I promise I'll find the time to come visit again" I finally said hoping that it wouldn't hurt her.
"Yes Mrs. Salvador. She's right." Luke said and I mouthed a 'thank you" before we hugged her good bye and got into the car.
The drive was quiet and awkward. Why was being alone with this guy so awkward? His eyes were fixed on the road, both hands on the steer wheel. I on the other hand, looked outside the window. It was all dark and there were no street lights.
I imagined for a minute what my life would have been if my dad wasn't such a jerk. How loved my mom would feel, my brothers in better schools, me..back to college gaining a degree in international relations. I thought about all these before falling asleep in the car.
Luke's Prov:
I looked at her while she stared out the window. Her hair falling beside her. Her long fingers feeling the wind pass the through them. I got back to concentrating on the road.
I turned to at her when we got into traffic. She was asleep. I stretched to look for a towel inside the bag I had brought for her. I covered her up just in case she was cold.
I ran my fingers through my hair. I think I'm falling for her. I can't stop thinking about her or can't question the things I do when it comes to her. She's not like most girls I've been with. She's different.
I've come to notice her love for food is inevitable, the way she pushes her hair behind her ears whenever she seemed troubled, the way she handles her family. Her beauty and happiness seems to brighten my world up.
We got into a gallops and she woke up, looked at me then mumbled something under her breath before sitting up.
I loved it when she mumbled. God, I loved everything about her. Meeting her at Quinn's party was the best thing ever. She looked like a sexy goddess in her black short gown and net leggings. Quite shy at first but opened up to us later on...but I did noticed that she was bit bothered about something when she saw Jake and Chelsea messing themselves up in the midst of all those people.
Was it her love life? Did they hurt her? Abuse her love? I would haunt them down if they had ever touched her skin or hit her. I looked at her again, she was back to sleep.
She was like an angel. Her beautiful green eyes were now closed. Her hair was slightly on her face, I got it off, gently rubbing her cheeks. They seemed rather cold.
Should I tell her how I feel? I drummed my fingers on the steer wheel.
No, I'd wait. I don't want her to feel uncomfortable around me or avoid me, that would be hell.

chapter 10-23 up at http://www.donsimonii.com/p/crushed-all-chapters.html

Threebear:
The more you type, the more you expose how bereft of knowledge you truly are.
First off, temi is the daughter of billionaire with practically no talent who can afford to coast on her father's wealth and live out large and happily, mr Eazi doesn't have such a luxury and must use his opportunities better.
Secondly, mr Eazi might not be popping in Nigeria radios like before, but he's bigger internationally now with more than four songs chatting on billboard UK top 200 ,he's performed for Jay Z tidal, along with so many other international events, he's been featured at E network etc who do you think facilitated all that, do you think it's merely coincidental that he started getting such opportunities once he started dating Temi?
And last but not the least, your comparison with tiwa and tblizz further buttresses my point that you have absolutely nothing in your head.
Tiwa is not even one percent what otedola is and t blizz is not a musician but a manager, who has managed successful artistes including tiwa herself before he married her.
I advice you use all these points you've listed and apply it to your own career (if you have any) who knows you might achieve something and be discussed by other people too.
And I know what you're trying to do, using this back and forth to push yourself to the front page, sorry, I won't fall for that trick and I won't reply you anymore. You'll have to earn your front page like everyone else.
Get busy and get productive.
BTW, your article sucks, hope you're not planning a career as a writer. I wouldn't advice it.

everyone is entitled to their own opinion...even speeddarlighton and Vic O...so what u just said in one word is that Mr eazi didnt perform for Jay z and at Tidal cos of his music...but because of his connections

we are talking about his music here and not his connections
when they said you were senseless and more foolish than 3bears which is your nick... i wont doubt it

And how do you expect him to reply someone with aircondition in his nickname...i am sure there is AC in your brain and it is used to make sure your brain stays unused and irrelevant...

Aircondition:
Please have you made it??

link to chapter 9 to 19 http://www.donsimonii.com/p/love-happens-all-chapters.html

"Gosh, Helena. Its you, Helena! Helena!" Katie screamed as she woke up from her dream. "Katie what's wrong, are you okay?" She felt Tony closer to her. They were both on the bed and the room was extremely dark. No it wasn't a dream. It couldn't be a dream, it was reality. Then she saw it, she saw her cousin, her sister, just at the edge of her bed. How had she entered, couldn't Tony see her too? What was she doing here? "Helena, how did you get in here? You are dead, you are meant to be dead, Wayne killed you, how are you still alive?! " katie asked her. Helena was looking gorgeous but lifeless, she wore a long white robe and she was glowing and shining. Yes, Wayne had killed her that night, she had died instead of Katie. How was she still here, she was real, very real. "Come, follow me" Helena told her. Woow, she smiled at her, she wanted to hold her, she had to follow her and never let her die again. "Yes sis, I'm always with you" she got out of bed and continued following her, and following her, and following.....
"Katie!!!!!!" She turned to see Tony behind her, running to her. No, he shouldn't stop her, she was going to be with her sister and no one would separate them anymore. "She is calling me Tony, I've got to go" She told him "oh hell, you've got to be kidding me" The next thing, Tony dragged her back to the bed. She was pissed. "What are you doing, why couldn't you let me go? She asked me to follow her" Katie yelled. "Follow who? No one is there for crying out loud and you were just about to commit suicide, you were just about to jump off the window saying you wanna follow some sort of girl. Are you crazy or what!" Tony yelled back. Katie tried to reason with him, Helena was gone already. Had she seen her ghost? She didn't believe in ghosts, it felt real, she felt real. "I'm sorry Tony, I didn't know what went wrong" She apologised. It wasn't the first time, she used to see Helena everywhere, always calling to her, the other time, she might be in need to help and would call Katie to help her. Or Katie would see her falling through the window, just like the way she died. "No Katie, you are just insane, you have gone totally mad" Tony yelled. "Really?? Now I am mad? Thought I explained everything about me to you before we started dating...." Tony interrupted her "Yes you did, you had a horrible past, bla bla, are u the only one who has a bad past? Are you the first person to? Why must you act insane? First you refused to let me touch you, now I have to put up with your insanity" Katie was pissed now. She was insane now? And he kept using the word insane, why? He claimed he loved her, why would he make mockery of her past and her fear? She had trusted him, yet this was what he thought of her all long. He pretended to have cared, he told her he would make her forget everything yet he was here calling her insane. "Is this about the dream or the fact that I didn't allow you to have sex with me?" Katie asked gently. "Both. I'm sick of everything, how long do I have to wait? What more would I have to endure? I'M so fed up right now" Tony said as he got off the bed and paced around. "Thought you loved me" Katie was hurt. He had always wanted her for sex after all, he had pretended to care about her past so he could get between her legs, well, it was good the truth came out at last. "Yeah, I did, but love has a limit you know" And that was it. "Let's call it quits then" She said and stood up to start packing her luggage. She would leave first thing in the morning. "You know I never said that" Tony stood in her way. "You didn't have to"
And that was how everything ended, she hadn't felt really hurt because it wasn't a new thing, but the fact that she had high hopes that he could be different pissed her off, not hurt her. Was there anything that could hurt her? The relationship had been breaking since the time she refused him sex. His behaviour had changed but she chose to ignore it, hoping things would be better. It wasn't the first time she had had one of her dreams and hallucinations, he was just looking for an excuse to get rid of her and she already made it easy. He didn't care about her past, he was just after what he wanted and since he couldn't get it, he decided to let her go. Tonight was the perfect excuse. It ended between them.
Katie looked at him now, seated beside Fred as they ate their dinner quietly, he didn't look that disturbed by her presence and she also tried her best to ignore him. He wasn't worth it and he was the least of the persons to affect her. "Tony came to town months ago and started a business here. We became partners as i bought some of the shares of his company, came across him on my way here and he wanted to see you, my date" Fred smiled at her. He didn't know they weren't strangers, if not, he wouldn't be saying so much about Fred. "Nice meeting you again Mr Lorrel" Katie sent a smile to me. "Call me Tony" he returned it. Katie stood up to go to the restroom to gather herself and have a free time. "If you'd excuse me, I will be back" She stood up and left. She stood at the restroom for a long time before she started to think. He'd better not be stalking her, he had clearly come for business so she should have no problem with that. He was a son of a bitch that she has nothing to do with anymore. He had thought her insane and crazy, he had made mockery of her, so she shouldn't feel disturbed about him. But she was disturbed, not because of him but because of Fred. He might tell him some things about her and that would change his opinion on her, she didn't want that. Besides, she had shared part of her past with Fred, the same thing she shared with Tony and he hadn't made mockery of her, at least not yet. Why was all this happening to her? She had come to Danpa to relax and see to the construction of her house. She had been transferred to this place for work and she decided to use the opportunity to complete her house here. It would take about six months before everything would be over. She was a reporter and things were going on here, she was sent to make a report on Georgia Huckings, a successful millionaire that intended on coming to the public soon enough, she was going to learn about her and compose her story to present her to the public. By that, she must have to be able to answer all the questions of the press and that wasn't going to be possible until she learnt everything about Georgia, the new face of the public. Katie would soon reach that place, where it would be her that reporters would report about, she was also gonna be successful and that would be soon. She had all of that to think about and not being caught up in the middle of a date between her ex-boyfriend and her new friend- well, he was still a friend.
"I can see you are wearing my present to your... date" Katie looked back to see Tony walk up to her, smiling. "What are you doing here?" She demanded. "Oops, don't worry, I won't tell anything about us to your boyfriend, just chill, he won't find out if that's what you're scared about." Katie felt the anger boil inside her. "He is not my boyfriend" Even after knowing he didn't deserve an explanation, she still gave it. "Everything is just coincidental." She raised her chin up just as Tony walked closer to her. "Yes, I would've known, everything about Katie Laurens is always out of the ordinary." He was mocking her, she knew it, but she wouldn't get affected by that, she was way passed that. "Guess I'm the special one here then." She smiled at her reply. "Yeah, I would think so too." He tried to touch her but Katie shifted backwards. "You are still as beautiful as I remembered you to be, even more beautiful in the gown I gave to you. I knew it was gonna suit you well. And as fate may have it, as if knowing I would be here, you wore it. If it was under any other circumstance, would have thought you wore it to impress me." Katie smiled, he was trying his luck, but she knew better. "Tony you should know by now that I impress no one." She stood upright and faced him, showing she was scared of no one. "Yes, I always knew you to be spectacular and different, you always had the guts in you." He said. Well, she was done with the conversation. "What are you doing here?" They both knew she wasn't talking about the restroom. "For you Katie, I came here for you, I want to have you back."

chapter 9-23 up at http://www.donsimonii.com/p/crushed-all-chapters.html

We got into the hospital, Quincy and Edwin were still talking with mom. I couldn't hear them but all mom did was nod at whatever they said. I felt a little guilty for not putting myself in her shoes. Her family been torn apart and she's trying her best to keep it together but nothing seems to work out.
I hated hospitals. They had this really weird smell that made me feel uneasy. The last time I was in a hospital was when mom gave birth to Alberto, and I came just so we could take her back home.
I wanted the problems to end, I needed it to. I can't let my brothers grow up in a broken home. How would they raise their own homes? It's up to me to make their lives comfortable and to make them feel loved.
I stood up and walked over to where mom was.
"Hey guys, thank you so much for been here. I'm really lucky to have you both as friends. Thank you" I said to Quincy and Edwin.
"What are friends for?" Edwin responded.
"Yeah, just stay here and keep your mom company. You can come pick your things up at my place tomorrow" Quincy said hugging me.
I nod. They went to sit at the reception with Luke.
I turned to my mother who was staring at me softly. I took her hands in mine and said alas "I'm sorry I yelled at you mamma, I just hate what pappa is doing to us. It's so unfair."
"I know, I know child. But you're wrong when you say 'I'm unhappy'. You're here, your brothers are fine and your father.. Well, he's still alive. I'm satisfied Mi amór, don't you worry your pretty little heart." She told me cupping my cheeks and giving me a kiss on my forehead.
" I love you mamma" I said hugging her before she left to be with Alberto and I had to see Quincy and the others off.
We got to car, Quincy and Edwin hugged me goodbye. Luke seemed rather sad but tried to hide it. I hugged him goodbye and just as I was about to let go, he whispered something in my ear which sounded like "I love you".
I looked at him perplexed but he just smiled and got into the car.
I went back to the hospital and then to Alberto's room. Mom and George were already there. Alberto was asleep. I sat on his bed admiring his innocence.
His long dark lashes closed. He had pretty brown eyes just like our mother. His brows covered by his fringe. His pink pouted lips. He looked adorable even while looking pale.
I told mom to take George home with her while I stay the night with Alberto. After few minutes of refusal, she went home after all.
It was noontime now, so I decided to go see the doctor. I walked around but couldn't find his office.
" I'm so sorry ma'am but please, where can I find the doctor's office?" I asked a nurse.
After a minute of looking at me from head to toes, she answered.
"Oh, just down that hall. Over to the right. You'll see a White door with bold words 'Doctor Hamilton' written on it" she said smiling.
I think maybe it's because I was still in my PJ's, whatever. They have no idea what I'm going through. Change of clothes were the least of my worries right now.
I knocked at his door before getting in.
"Good afternoon, Doctor Hamilton. I'm Gabrielle Salvador.. Sister to Alberto Salvador. He was brought in here earlier this morning by my mother" I said watching him search for a file.
"Ah...yes. Welcome. Please have a sit. He's alright now right? I gave your mother drug prescriptions and I told your husband that your brother is fit as a fiddle to go. I'm surprised you're still here" he said taking his glasses off.
"Husband? What husband? Doctor I'm not married. Who was the man?" I asked giving him a confused look.
"Tall, brunette? He came in with you guys this morning" he said.
"Oh" I laughed.
"That's just my friend Doctor. Anyways, I came to find out about the bills." I said feeling a lump in my throat.
"That was settled by your tall friend" he responded returning to his paper work.
What? Why would Luke do that? When did he? I thanked the doctor before leaving his office.
I got back to Alberto's room to see him awake and beside him was Luke. Speak of the devil and he appears.
He was dressed in a black T-shirt and black trousers. He looked dangerously beautiful in black. His hair neatly combed, his blue eyes fixed on me as I walked in. I appreciate all he had done but I don't want him getting involved with my family.
"Sister!!!" Alberto cried cheerfully.
"Sweetheart! Oh my goodness, thank God you're awake and fine. " I say kissing his face.
"Luke? What're you doing here? I thought you left with Quinn. And why did you pay the bills too? You didn't have to That's just too much." I said still hugging my brother.
"Well, one after the other Gabby. I came to give you new clothes to change into as directed by Quinn. Everything you need is in here." He said raising a bag up.
"And..why I paid the bills? You're right. I didn't have to. But, I chose to. Don't ask me why. Just pack up so I can take you to your parent's. Maybe we could get something on our way there for your brother." He stood up and walked outside.
Are you freaking kidding me?! Who the hell was THAT for? Me? Uh uh...I doubt.
"C'mon sis, let's pack up! You heard him. I don't like it here. I wanna go home to mommy" Alberto begged with those cute little eyes of his.
I smiled." Okay, but it's just because of you love. You deserve to be happy" I say kissing his forehead.
After packing up, Luke helped me get the things into the car and off we went out of the hospital premises.
"I saw this really good pizza place on my way here, you think we can get in and get something to eat? You must be hungry" he said smiling but still got his eyes fixed on the road.
He was right, I am hungry. No matter how sad or upset I was, it never affected my appetite.
"Yes, please Sir" Alberto said from behind me.
Luke looked at me then back at the road.
"Okay okay geez..." I mumbled.
When we arrived at the pizza place, it was huge! I couldn't get in there looking like I'd gone insane.
"How am I supposed to go in there with my PJ's Luke. We should just go to my parent's. I need to shower too. Alberto?" I look at him for approval.
"No.. I want pizza! I want pizza!" He yelled making Luke laugh so hard.
"Well if he wasn't here how'd you think pizza would get to you? Quit it okay? Please, Let's go home." I beg him.
Luke held my hands and shook his head. "Gabby, let him have his pizza. You can sit in the car while we go get it to go. Alright?" He said softly.
"I... Okay,Fine. Get me like one too before I pass out." I chuckled.
They spent hours getting pizza and finally came out hands full.
"What took you guys so long?" I ask as he got into the car handing me my share and an energy drink.
"Thank you" I said.
"I'm sorry, we were the last to be served. That's why." He explained and we continued the drive.
Alberto cared less about the stranger who just bought him pizza. As long as he was nice enough to take him out, the stranger turns into his friend.

I woke up to the sound of my phone ringing all over the room. I checked the time. 3am.What the hell?! I hate mornings. I am definitely not a morning person, apart from work, I choose to wake up pretty late than the usual time.
"Hello?" I answered still feeling sleepy.
"Hello, Gabrielle..its your brother. Alberto... Y...you need to come home. He's very sick. Please my child, come home" she sounded scared.
"Mamma? What's wrong with him?" I said getting up. I felt like the world got smaller gradually as she kept talking and crying through the phone.
Something was wrong. Alberto never got this sick before. My hands got sweaty and my body heated up.
"Okay mamma..please just stay strong for me okay? Please I'll be there soon. Just take him to the hospital, don't worry about the bills. I...I'll get something. Mamma don't cry.. It hurts me. Pl..please mamma" I say trying to not cry too. I dropped the call, ran over to Quincy's room.
"Quinn! Quinn! Wake up! Its my mom.." I shouted shaking her till she managed to get up.
"What?? What's wrong Gabby?" She said when she noticed my eyes wet with tears.
"Mom just called. Alberto's sick. I don't know what's wrong. Where am I gonna get the cash from? I haven't been paid yet.. Quinn, I can't loose him or my mother. You know she's got a high blood pressure.. I.." I say crying in her arms.
"Shhh shh... Stop, nothing bad is gonna happen. Everything will be fine. You can't drive in this state and I can't drive. I'll call Edwin and he'll take us there okay? Just calm down..it'll be fine" she hugged me tight, gently touching my hair as she said.
I watched her walk away from the room and overheard her talking with Edwin on the phone. She was worried too. To me she wasn't just my best friend, she was my sister. Whenever I cry, she cries along. Whenever I rejoice, she rejoices with me. She loved me like a sister and always showed it.
Luke's Prov:
I couldn't sleep. I rolled all over the bed. Got up to use the bathroom. Got back in bed again. Still couldn't sleep. I wasn't one of those people who'd just sleep right away after shutting their eyes.
I walked from the room to the dinning room. Living with Edwin wasn't one of my plans in life but the guy has been ever good to me. Together, we built this house, furnished it, started a business and have established quite a lot.
Soon we'll part ways which is for sure. He'll get married and have his own family, so would I. But not now. I still have a long way to go.
I heard his room door open and close. His footsteps coming downstairs.
"Hey man, where are you off to so early?" I asked as I sipped my coffee.
"It's Quinn. She said something 'bout Gabby's brother been sick and they needed a ride to her parent's place. She sounded scared Luke" he said taking his keys.
My hands got shaky for a moment. I couldn't imagine what Gabby was going through but I wasn't going to stay here knowing that some thing's wrong.
"I'm coming with you" I said standing up.
He seemed surprised at my words but didn't say anything. We got into the car and drove as fast as we could to Quinn's.
They were already outside when we got there. She looked rather pale and was held by the arm by Quinn. Her dark hair loosely parked. She was still in her PJ's. I got off the car, helped her to get in while Quinn sat in the front seat.
"Are you okay?" I managed to ask.
"No...no I'm not Luke" she said bursting into tears.
I hate to see her like this. It breaks my heart. I hugged her and kept telling her it would be fine. I didn't know what, but I knew deep down inside me, she'll be alright. I felt her hold my hands so tight. She buried her face in my chest.
I want her to be fine, I need to see her happy again.
She brought her phone out and called her mom. We had to drive to the hospital now.
Gabrielle's Prov:
I didn't care about a single thing apart from seeing my family. We got to the hospital after going past my parent's house. Mom was outside. Her face lit up when she saw me get off the car. I ran to her, she opened her arms, hugging me.
"Mamma Dónde está Alberto? I asked her holding her hands.
"He's fine, he's inside now. The doctor said he had a convulsion before but, that's been settled. Gabrielle, its okay" she said hugging me again.
Luke, Edwin and Quinn stood behind me. They all greeted mom with a smile.
"And dad? Where is he now mamma?" I asked her again turning away.
I knew he wouldn't be here. He cared less about us. All he did was kill my mother's happiness and steal the money I sent for them. The only difference between he and the devil was that he was my father. He never for once performed the role of one.
"Where is he mamma? Gambling? " I scoff
" I don't know why he's still alive honestly! All he does is hurt you! Hurt us!" I yelled. I hated to yell at her but I couldn't help it. She's letting a man kill her slowly.
"Cállate Gabrielle! You would not speak such of your father! No matter what, he's your father and you have no option but to accept it so!" She reproved.
"I'm so sorry mom, we'll talk to her..she's just worried that's all. Luke can you?" Quinn said to her while Luke took me away from the drama.
Why would she even let Luke do the talk to me job? We walked for a few minutes then I found a bench where we sat on.
"I'm sorry about all of this" he said looking down.
"Its not your fault. It has nothing to do with you. Thanks though for been here " I said.
It was dawn already. Birds began to chirp. It looked beautiful and I felt a little better. Luke was a nice guy. I just needed to open my eyes and let him in- as a friend.
"I'm sorry you had to see that. Its just... My dad makes life so hard for us. He doesn't support my mom or help my brothers in school. I'm the only one who does that. Soon mom would go into retirement and how the hell does he think they'll survive? I gave up college just because I needed to work out money to take care of them...
To answer your question, I chose to become a janitor cause that was all my certificate could afford to get me. I study on my own but that doesn't matter because companies need certificates to prove you actually know what you're doing. I'm just tired of all this problems" I finally finish off.
He held my hands up to his lips and kissed them softly. I felt my blood thicken and my heart beat faster. Is this what friends do?
"It's going to be fine. You're the strongest woman I've ever seen if you ask me. You're independent and you've got what it takes to be successful. So please Gabby, don't ever feel like its a burden. You're going to crush these challenges, trust me" he said looking into my eyes then smiled at me.
"Wow Luke, I'm...I'm speechless. Thank you. Really, I'm grateful" I chuckled
We sat there for a while before heading back to the hospital. I guess we were both gonna miss work today. Thank goodness he's the boss and also my friend.


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Excitement flooded through her mind as Tess helped her to select the cloth to wear for the date. It wasn't her first time going on a date but this was different, this man was different. And she wasn't going to the date for romance but for a challenge. She was still the strong woman she always was and she intended on proving that tonight. "You came yesterday and you already have a date, isn't this superb" Tess' voice brought her back to the presence of her room. The room wasn't empty anymore, Tess has helped her unpack stuffs, everything was very beautiful. From the gorgeous bed with black and white bedsheets to the white neat wardrobe that stood opposite it. Katie was glad the bed was by the window where she could easily see the view of the street. There weren't much houses in the town like in the city, instead, beautiful views of the riverside, the woods on her left view. The surrounding was filled with green grass just like a feild and a beautiful garden was just opposite her window. She remembered vividly her childhood days when she was living like an island princess, her mother would always take her for a walk every morning where she would see other children doing the same thing. Those days when she dreamt of becoming like her mother, of finding true love, of having her kids and of bring a spectacular mom. But everything got away that very night when those two men in black invaded her home and killed her parents.
"Surprising isn't it?" Katie said as she walked down to the mirror right beside her bed on the other side and pushed a comb through her blonde hair. She was a blonde, yeah. But she wasn't a beautiful blonde. Some said she was too thin to be sexy. She was bursty, the only thing that brought guys to her and her hips were carved just fit for her body. Her legs were too long but they were beautiful, not sexy. She took time taking care of herself than anything, she still had the dream of becoming like her mother even if all other dreams were lost. "I was just meant to repair his car, it led to all of this" Tess came to her and hugged her from the back. "Oh ain't you a lucky one" How she wished she was. Katie smiled back at her. "Don't misunderstand me, its not a romantic dare, there is nothing special bout it" Katie told her. "Romantic or not, its still a date sweetheart and you need it. You need to take a break from work"
Oh she can't, Katie thought, she hasn't achieved her goal of being an independent woman. She came to Danpa to complete her house, she was going to own a house, she had a car and she was working towards having her own business. She was going to be an independent woman and she would be inferior to no one. "Tess I don't need to. Its all I need, besides i'm not really good at relationship stuffs, you should know" Tess finally helped her to select a black gown. "Oh, isn't that too shiny, you know I hate flashy things" Katie warned. Tess sighed. She knew it was difficult to select a cloth for Katie. Her choice of what to wear has always been different from other girls'. "No its not, its the twentieth cloth you are rejecting, if you continue this way, you'd be late for your date with him" Tess told her as she brought out a nice blue slim-fitted gown with designed embroidery, white petals with a big white rosebud on the left breast. It was gorgeous and Katie remembered being given as a gift on her last birthday by Tony lorrel, her last boyfriend. She hadn't worn it for once as it brought back memories of how things ended between them. Tony never believed anything she said, there was a time he thought her insane, anyone she got close to thought she was insane at a stage, except Tess of course, the only person who understood her trauma and still stood by her. She looked at the table clock on the cosmetics table under her mirror, it was past seven. "You know why I can't wear that Tess" Katie looked at the cloth disgustingly. "Are u angry at the cloth or yourself? You can't continue to pour your anger on the cloth for the past seven months now. It's got nothing to do with Tony" Tess told her and started to remove the cloth from the hanger. Katie used to tell Tess about Tony whom she thought she loved through their regular phone call, they could talk about him for long, Katie had high hopes for him and hoped he wouldn't be like her other boyfriends but he was no different.
"Dress up fast and let me do your make-up, you need to look extremely beautiful tonight." Tess smiled as she helped Katie wear her gown. "Oh goodness Tess, told ya i'm not going to impress anyone, its just a challenge between us" katie told her so she wouldn't get her hopes up. "Well I hope you lose" Tess chuckled. "Shut up Tess, you know I never lose" Tess helped her with her make-up and also styled her hair. She found a befitting silver heels for her with a silver shaw that she wrapped around her body, by the time they were done, it was past eight, the receptionist had called that a car was waiting for her, just as Fred had said. "Goodluck baby" Tess pecked her as she took her silver purse and went to the elevator. She was looking attractive but not beautiful, every girl on make-up would and her worst regret was not being stunning or beautiful. Tess had styled her hair for her, she had applied her usual perfume. She made sure she wasn't too glamourous so as not to seem too excited about the date which she in fact was.
She saw the car and the chauffeur and recognised them out of the cars, it was an expensive car and only a guy like Fred could own it, not those living in the 12-storied apartment. She greeted the chauffeur and entered. He drove off. Many thing clouded her mind on how the night would be, her thought went back to last night when they had been intimate, it was nothing official and they followed their nerves. But this was official and planned. She pondered on how it was going to end. The car finally stopped at an eatery, more like an hotel. It was huge and large. Well, she didn't expect less. It must have been new because when she was still here, she never heard of Begger Hills. Suspense embraced her then, what would Fred think of her when he saw her, would he think her ugly?? Well, she wouldn't be surprised. She was about asking the chauffeur where to go to when she felt him before seeing him. She looked to the direction of the entrance and there he was, standing with a broad smile on his face, he approached her. Katie didn't know why her heart was beating fast, waiting for his comment. Why did his opinion matter anyway?. He was looking more handsome tonight and casual. She had expected him to be one of those guys who wore official suits and all, but he was different. He wore a tailored trousers with a matching turtle-necked top, his hair was styled obviously by a stylist and his shoes weren't from the country by the look of it. "My Lady, shall we proceed?" He asked and gestured for her to lead the way which she in fact did. He hadn't complimented her, maybe he thought her ugly after all. She had told herself she wouldn't be surprised yet it hurt her. She wanted to impress him.
They got to a table and a waitress was already waiting for them, it was an enclosed area from the other public tables. Fred must have booked it. He brought out a chair for her and she had her sit with Fred opposite her. She tried to force her gaze off his face and figure but she couldn't. He could be called beautiful if it wasn't so girlish. "You are welcome ma'am. Oops and before we order, I want to introduce you to my friend and partner, Tony Lorrel" Fred said just as a man came from the back room to their table. Katie stood up immediately, she couldn't believe her eyes. Tony! Gosh why Tony, what the hell was he doing here anyway? Was her ex-boyfriend going to have dinner with them. Holy crap, what kind of punishment is this. Her past together with the fear she wanna overcome, dining with her. That was so unfair. Tony came forward and took her hand as she gave it, then kissed it. He was still the same as he had been months ago, he was still handsome and stunning but not compared to the man beside him. "Katie Laurens" She tried for a fake smile as they all settled down. Then memories of her break up with Tony and the reasons why started to rush through her head, she could never forget how it started that night.


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I woke up to the sound of my phone ringing all over the room. I checked the time. 3am.What the hell?! I hate mornings. I am definitely not a morning person, apart from work, I choose to wake up pretty late than the usual time.
"Hello?" I answered still feeling sleepy.
"Hello, Gabrielle..its your brother. Alberto... Y...you need to come home. He's very sick. Please my child, come home" she sounded scared.
"Mamma? What's wrong with him?" I said getting up. I felt like the world got smaller gradually as she kept talking and crying through the phone.
Something was wrong. Alberto never got this sick before. My hands got sweaty and my body heated up.
"Okay mamma..please just stay strong for me okay? Please I'll be there soon. Just take him to the hospital, don't worry about the bills. I...I'll get something. Mamma don't cry.. It hurts me. Pl..please mamma" I say trying to not cry too. I dropped the call, ran over to Quincy's room.
"Quinn! Quinn! Wake up! Its my mom.." I shouted shaking her till she managed to get up.
"What?? What's wrong Gabby?" She said when she noticed my eyes wet with tears.
"Mom just called. Alberto's sick. I don't know what's wrong. Where am I gonna get the cash from? I haven't been paid yet.. Quinn, I can't loose him or my mother. You know she's got a high blood pressure.. I.." I say crying in her arms.
"Shhh shh... Stop, nothing bad is gonna happen. Everything will be fine. You can't drive in this state and I can't drive. I'll call Edwin and he'll take us there okay? Just calm down..it'll be fine" she hugged me tight, gently touching my hair as she said.
I watched her walk away from the room and overheard her talking with Edwin on the phone. She was worried too. To me she wasn't just my best friend, she was my sister. Whenever I cry, she cries along. Whenever I rejoice, she rejoices with me. She loved me like a sister and always showed it.
Luke's Prov:
I couldn't sleep. I rolled all over the bed. Got up to use the bathroom. Got back in bed again. Still couldn't sleep. I wasn't one of those people who'd just sleep right away after shutting their eyes.
I walked from the room to the dinning room. Living with Edwin wasn't one of my plans in life but the guy has been ever good to me. Together, we built this house, furnished it, started a business and have established quite a lot.
Soon we'll part ways which is for sure. He'll get married and have his own family, so would I. But not now. I still have a long way to go.
I heard his room door open and close. His footsteps coming downstairs.
"Hey man, where are you off to so early?" I asked as I sipped my coffee.
"It's Quinn. She said something 'bout Gabby's brother been sick and they needed a ride to her parent's place. She sounded scared Luke" he said taking his keys.
My hands got shaky for a moment. I couldn't imagine what Gabby was going through but I wasn't going to stay here knowing that some thing's wrong.
"I'm coming with you" I said standing up.
He seemed surprised at my words but didn't say anything. We got into the car and drove as fast as we could to Quinn's.
They were already outside when we got there. She looked rather pale and was held by the arm by Quinn. Her dark hair loosely parked. She was still in her PJ's. I got off the car, helped her to get in while Quinn sat in the front seat.
"Are you okay?" I managed to ask.
"No...no I'm not Luke" she said bursting into tears.
I hate to see her like this. It breaks my heart. I hugged her and kept telling her it would be fine. I didn't know what, but I knew deep down inside me, she'll be alright. I felt her hold my hands so tight. She buried her face in my chest.
I want her to be fine, I need to see her happy again.
She brought her phone out and called her mom. We had to drive to the hospital now.
Gabrielle's Prov:
I didn't care about a single thing apart from seeing my family. We got to the hospital after going past my parent's house. Mom was outside. Her face lit up when she saw me get off the car. I ran to her, she opened her arms, hugging me.
"Mamma Dónde está Alberto? I asked her holding her hands.
"He's fine, he's inside now. The doctor said he had a convulsion before but, that's been settled. Gabrielle, its okay" she said hugging me again.
Luke, Edwin and Quinn stood behind me. They all greeted mom with a smile.
"And dad? Where is he now mamma?" I asked her again turning away.
I knew he wouldn't be here. He cared less about us. All he did was kill my mother's happiness and steal the money I sent for them. The only difference between he and the devil was that he was my father. He never for once performed the role of one.
"Where is he mamma? Gambling? " I scoff
" I don't know why he's still alive honestly! All he does is hurt you! Hurt us!" I yelled. I hated to yell at her but I couldn't help it. She's letting a man kill her slowly.
"Cállate Gabrielle! You would not speak such of your father! No matter what, he's your father and you have no option but to accept it so!" She reproved.
"I'm so sorry mom, we'll talk to her..she's just worried that's all. Luke can you?" Quinn said to her while Luke took me away from the drama.
Why would she even let Luke do the talk to me job? We walked for a few minutes then I found a bench where we sat on.
"I'm sorry about all of this" he said looking down.
"Its not your fault. It has nothing to do with you. Thanks though for been here " I said.
It was dawn already. Birds began to chirp. It looked beautiful and I felt a little better. Luke was a nice guy. I just needed to open my eyes and let him in- as a friend.
"I'm sorry you had to see that. Its just... My dad makes life so hard for us. He doesn't support my mom or help my brothers in school. I'm the only one who does that. Soon mom would go into retirement and how the hell does he think they'll survive? I gave up college just because I needed to work out money to take care of them...
To answer your question, I chose to become a janitor cause that was all my certificate could afford to get me. I study on my own but that doesn't matter because companies need certificates to prove you actually know what you're doing. I'm just tired of all this problems" I finally finish off.
He held my hands up to his lips and kissed them softly. I felt my blood thicken and my heart beat faster. Is this what friends do?
"It's going to be fine. You're the strongest woman I've ever seen if you ask me. You're independent and you've got what it takes to be successful. So please Gabby, don't ever feel like its a burden. You're going to crush these challenges, trust me" he said looking into my eyes then smiled at me.
"Wow Luke, I'm...I'm speechless. Thank you. Really, I'm grateful" I chuckled
We sat there for a while before heading back to the hospital. I guess we were both gonna miss work today. Thank goodness he's the boss and also my friend.




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Chapter 6

Why did he do it? Why exactly did he do it? He hit his hand on the steering for the hundredth time. Why did he ask her out on a date. She wasn't even his type, why was he stalking her? Why couldn't he just let go?. Fred thought as he drove to the clinic where his father was being treated. He was scared, that's the problem. He was scared he might lose his guard with her, he was scared she was gonna get to him and that was why he left early, without waking her up, intending on forgetting everything as if it never happened. But he couldn't, he stalked her the whole day, saw her go to the shop and he didn't know what came over him that he asked her out. He wanted to prove that he wasn't scared of her getting to him, he wanted to prove he was not affected and she was just like every other female he had come across, that's it. Yes! And he was gonna do just that.
He must admit, he had never felt drawn to a girl before as with Katie, she affected him so much and that was the cause of his fear. He didn't want to think so much about a girl the way he was right now, he wanted to end everything with this date. He would overcome his fear by getting closer and not being affected. He was willing to try. She was just like other girls, nothing special. He concluded just as he entered the compound of the hospital and straight to the park. He got down and went to the apartment he bought specially for his father. What a pity that upon all the riches and wealth, a woman made everything useless for his father, they deserved to be stoned. He thought as he approached his father, lying helplessly on the bed as usual, not even able to sit down, he saw a nurse besides him and walked to her. "Any improvement?" He asked. Even when he knew no improvement would take place any time soon, he kept asking every time he went there. The nurse, probably used to him just shook her head and left.
Fred sat down on the couch beside his father and tears ran down his eyes. When will he ever get out of this condition. For years now, he had been like this, since he was nineteen. How cruel it was for a lady to do this to him. He cried hard, this man was the only person he loved in his whole life, he was still living for this man, he was still strong for him. How he wished he could help his father. Why should it be him? This man was the nicest man on earth, he didn't deserve this, not at all.
"Kid" Fred wiped his tears away as his father turned his face to him. "Dad" he smiled and held his hand. "Crying again kid?" Cameron smiled too. Fred looked at his surroundings, he was so used to the clinic, the smell, the drip, the bed, the table right by the door, the wardrobe containing his father's luggage, the room was more like a residence than an hospital. He gave his attention back to his father, he was looking so lean and sickly but neat anyway, Fred was paying a whole lot for cleanliness and all, he expected nothing less. His hair was well combed, his body spray intact, Cameron looked just like someone taking a rest but for years without getting up. " No dad, I'm just happy to see you" he replied "You say that everyday yet you come here to see me every time" Cameron chuckled. Fred smiled, "because I'm always glad when I'm with you". Cameron looked at him closely as if sensing something from him. He was observant, Fred would give him that. " Who is she?" The question struck Fred like lightening, was it so obvious? He feigned ignorance " Who?" Cameron smiled. "The girl who got your attention kid" Oh well, his father knew him well, more than anyone, he wasn't surprised. He remembered always sharing his daily experience with him. He visited him everyday and they talked and talked. When he had his first sex, his father knew and they joked a lot about it. Cameron had always been more of a friend and companion than a father. He was the closest thing to his heart. "Not important father, I don't intend on pushing through" he replied. "But you have fallen already" Cameron pushed. "Said I don't intend to let it grow, I don't want to dad" Fred was insistent. "Kid its high time you settled down, I want a pretty hot lady coming to visit me here instead of some creepy middle aged nurses" Fred smiled at that, his father was one hell of a person. He touched his face, still in his fifties, Cameron looked seventy, the sickness made him age fast and Fred couldn't help but imagine how handsome his father had been. He got his looks from him and when he was in his teens, he had always wished he would grow to become handsome like his father. "I'm not ready father and with the way things are going, I don't think I'll ever be. You are my wife, you are my responsibility, I don't need any more of Nessa in our lives" Fred said bitterly. "Not every female is like your mother, not every lady is like Nessa, you need to know that." Cameron looked at Fred with his golden eyes, well Fred's were blue, he got that from his mother which he hated. He despised everything about her and he wished he had been the one to kill her instead of some so-called driver. "I know dad, but I don't give a Bleep, you should know that by now"
"Kid it was my mistake, you shouldn't make the same one. Your mother was a bitch, but I made her that" Cameron touched Fred's hand on his face. "No way, none of this was your fault, you did nothing, your only mistake was falling in love with the wrong woman, and its the only mistake I will never make" Fred told him "Then find the right woman" Fred stood up abruptly, getting pissed already. "There is no right woman dad, no woman is right, no one dad, you should get that. I should get going" He concluded, kissed his father on his forehead and walked out of the room and down to his car.
His mind went back to that day, that horrible day when everything started, when their problems began to unfold, when things started to fall apart. Nessa, his mother had brought home a man, Fred remembered how he looked. He would never forget. Tall, muscular, handsome, with a permanent wicked grin on his face. She had introduced him to Cameron and himself as her husband. Damn, her fucking husband. How could that even be possible. Didn't she think about him, didn't she ever think about her only son or her husband who sacrificed his whole life just to achieve her goals, ignoring his. No, she threw all of that and ruined them. Made them useless and worthless. He was glad she was dead, if not, God knew what he would have done to her.
He wiped a tear that dropped on his face as he entered his car. He wouldn't let anything affect him at the moment. No he wouldn't. It was his past, and he hoped it never came back to hunt him. Besides, he's got a date to prepare for. He needed to get going.


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