” Gab, do you think I look presentable? I really don’t want to embarrass you in front of your business partners.” Vanessa asked for the hundredth time. She was looking at herself through the mirror.
Seeing how nervous his woman was, Gabriel could not help but chuckle. He found her cute, especially when she’s all flustered.
” Relax princess. I already told you, no matter what you wear, you’ll always look beautiful and outstanding.” He hugged her in an attempt to calm her nerves.
Today is the official contract signing day with the Brown Corp and he offered Vanessa to accompany him.
Since their relationship was now official, Gabriel was determined to Introduce his woman to his wife.
He also wants to announce to the whole world that he is a taken man.
” Really?” Vanessa asked, sceptically.
She didn’t get any chance to buy a new dress to wear to the contract signing Since Gabriel and her have been rolling in bed for days without going anywhere, not even stepping outside the gate.
” Really. You don’t believe me? Have I ever lied to you before?” He asked, sounding helpless and a hint of hurt lingering in his words but all that was a pretence to convince Vee.
To him, she will always be the most beautiful woman in his eyes. He does not care about what fancy dress she wears, her heart is what matters to him.
” You always have a sweet mouth so I have a hard time distinguishing when you lie or tell the truth.” She blatantly replied, sticking out her tongue on him.
” Hey, that’s mean!” Gabriel complained only to have Vanessa shrug her shoulders.
The two later left and headed to the spoon zoom hotel where the meeting was scheduled to take place.
Throughout the journey, Gabriel held Vanessa’s hand in his own.
” Don’t worry, everything will be fine. Besides, my business partner will be accompanied by his girlfriend so you won’t have to feel out of place.” Gabriel consoled her.
Vanessa could only nod. She did not trust her voice to say anything at this point.
After helping Vanessa down, Gabriel took her hand and kissed her knuckles.
” Welcome to spoon zoom hotel.” The receptionist greeted the two.
Just when Gabriel was about to reply, a sweet excited voice reached his ears.
” Vanessa!” He turned to look around and was met by Sheila’s sweet smile.
” Girlfriend!” Vanessa shouted, running to Sheila and the two hugged.
Gabriel had his mouth wide open from astonishment.
He was surprised to see that his woman knew president Brown’s girlfriend.
He walked towards the two, nodding at David whose face had turned sour looking at another woman dominating his little wife.
Gabriel was keen to notice the displeasure on the man’s face. He smiled secretly before pulling Vanessa in his arms.
He could not believe that the famous CEO David Brown could be so petty as to be jealous of another woman.
” We meet again, Sheila.” Gabriel said, smiling brightly at Sheila who smiled back.
” Wait, you two know each other?” Vanessa asked, looking between Gabriel and Sheila.
” Oh, Yes. I met Miss Masons when I visited the Brown Corp to discuss business with the CEO.” Gabriel answered.
” And I believe this is the friend you always talked about?” Gabriel asked and Vanessa nodded.
” I wanted to have the honour of Introducing you to her but it seems that’s not possible anymore.” Vanessa said with a pout.
She was excited to introduce her boyfriend to Sheila, it turns out the two had met prior.
” Well that’s okay. You can introduce me to her. After all, I know her as President Brown’s girlfriend and not your friend.” Gabriel replied, pacifying his woman.
Grinning widely, ” sure.”
” Sheila, meet Gabriel, my boyfriend.” She said, looking at Sheila.
” And this is Sheila, my good friend and sister.” Her eyes twinkled as she referred Sheila as her sister. Even a dummy could feel the affection in her words and voice.
” It’s a pleasure to meet you, Sheila.” Gabriel said, extending his hand to shake Sheila’s.
” I just have to warn you though. If you dare heartbreak or make Vee unhappy, I won’t hesitate to punch your face.” Sheila said seriously.
” Don’t worry, I will not be getting any of your punches because I plan to treat her like a Queen, the Queen of my heart.” Gabriel replied with a smile
He had to admit that his woman was Lucky enough to have such a good friend like Sheila.
David, who had been totally sidelined by his little woman, cleared his throat in an attempt to gain her attention.
” So this is the famous heartbreaker. I must admit, he looks more handsome in person.” Vanessa commented, her eyes trained on David who had his arms wrapped around Sheila’s waist and eyes on her.
To him, nothing was worth his attention except for his little woman.
” And completely charmed.” Gabriel added and the two burst out laughing.
Sheila’s face burned with embarrassment from Gabriel’s teasing.
After exchanging pleasantries, the group of four were led to their private booth.
Since it was a lunch business meeting, they ordered food which arrived just as they were done signing the contract.
” I’m looking forward to this cooperation.” David said, shaking hands with Gabriel.
The group of four chatted over lunch. Vanessa and Sheila did much of the talking while the men listened.
After lunch, the two couples parted ways.
It’s been two months Since Laura got locked up by her father. She has been looking for ways to escape but it seems that her father has his eyes trained on her.
” I really have to get out of here. I can’t let that woman take what’s mine while I rot here like an idiot.” She muttered to herself.
After racking her brain, she came up with the most appropriate way to escape this hellhole.
For two days, She refused to take her food and insisted on starving herself to death.
At first, Mr Anderson was not convinced. He thought that she was just throwing her usual tantrums. That’s until one of his servants came running to him with the news of his daughter fainting.
He might never show it openly but Laura is his one and only beloved daughter.
After arranging for an ambulance, Laura was sent to the hospital but managed to escape on the second day.
With nowhere else to go, she could only go to the one person she never thought she would ever see again.
Taking a taxi, she alighted at the all familiar yet unfamiliar apartment.
It’s been five years since she last saw him.
Now, he is the only person who could help her eliminate the thorn by David’s side.
If she can’t have him, she won’t allow him to be happy with someone else.
Knocking on the door, she waited to have ybe door opened for her.
Laura was sure that the person inside knew about her arrival and it would not take long to have him open the door.
True to her prediction, the door flung open, revealing a man who had a sly grin on his face.
” Long time no see princess. What brings you to my pigsty?” The man said.
” Enough with your sarcasm Justin, I am not here for that.” Laura said with a glare.
After insulting him five years ago, she was hesitant to face him but who else could she turn to?
He was the only person who would help her out despite everything she did to him.
” I live for sarcasm princess, after all, apart from my stupid remarks, I have nothing else.” Justin replied.
” It’s been five years, do you still hold a grudge against me?”
Five good years and he was still bitter about what happened between them? How petty could he be?
” I dare not hold a grudge against you princess. I am just wondering how you decided to visit me after all these years.” Justin said.
Although he was smiling, his eyes held deep sorrow.
This was the woman he loved so much that he was willing to sacrifice everything for her.
But what did she do? Not only did she use him to get close to another man, she also said horrible things about him.
He used him, pretending to love him only to shatter his heart into a million pieces.
He was the son of a mafia who was willing to leave everything behind and be with her but his good intentions were repaid with betrayal and pain.
” Won’t you invite me into your house?”