One of the photos showed a picture of Ray and me walking out of the club hand in hand. The other was a picture of both of us locked in a passionate kiss in the club, thou dim cause of the disco light but one could tell from a close glance it was the both of us in the photo.
I went further to open the other photos and it showed a photo of the both of us in his car in the parking lot kissing.
And the last photo showed me in Rays mansion going up the stairs in the white robe I had worn that morning, and another of me sitted on the grass outside with him.
The video was the last on the line, I don’t even know what to expect but still I want to see.
The video started with I and Ray on the couch, it looked like we were initially talking however the video was muted and one couldn’t pick out what we were saying.
With just our expressions and gestures I could tell what’s gonna happen next, I’ve relieved those moments in my head for the past few days and it has almost become a part of me.
“NO, no, no, no. Please don’t.” I cried out to no one in particular.
Seconds later we were both engaged in a kiss, the video went on to where he unzipped my zipper and ran his hands in my thighs. The video was taken from an angle and I was currently facing him in the video so when he cupped my breast it wasn’t visible, however it showed when he traced kisses down to my breast, the video went on to when he lifted me and we both went up the stairs, and that was where it ended.
My eyes were already becoming blurry from all the tears, this could explain why everyone was starring at me.
My most intimate moment was shown to the entire world to see.
But who could have done this to me and why ?
What could I have done to deserve this ?
From the angles of the photos and video, as well as the low quality is very much obvious that they were gotten from a CCTV cam.
But who would go through all those stress just to see me humiliated and whyyyy ?
Those questions ran through my head as I packed up my bag to go home, I can’t stay in this office for any more second I might just pass out.
Tears flooded my eyes as I made my way to the door however it occurred to me that If I walk through that door I’ll have to deal with the stares and whispers of everyone.
“I can’t.” I said in tears.
“I really can’t, this is all too much for me to handle. It feels like I’m being punished for a crime I didn’t even know I committed.”
I rested my back at the door and just let myself slide down with both knees brought to my chest.
Ray’s pov.
I sat in my office just enjoying the view from up here when the telephone on my table rang.
I didn’t pick up immediately, I had told my secretary I didn’t want to be disturbed right now and should take care of everything for the next hour.
However, the phone continued to ring and I had no other option but to pick up the call.
“I’m sorry Mr Raymond, I know you don’t want to be disturbed however you need to see this. Please permit me to make my way to your office.”
“Okay Clara, it better be an emergency.” I said to my secretary Clara. She’s a young and vibrant young lady. Very intelligent as well, she reminds me of Nora each time I look at her.
Well Nora… After I left her in the garden I had gone to talk to Jake to make him understand that it was all a misunderstanding. However, before I made my way upstairs she had left already, leaving me with just a note and the memory of the night we spent together.
I heard a knock on the door which I assumed was Clara. “Come in.” I said. She held on to a tab and one could see the nervousness surrounding her.
“Good afternoon Mr Raymond.” She said cautiously.
“Yes, what is it that is so important, you needed to show me ?”
She turned on the tab and passed it over to me, and I looked at her questionably.
“What is it ?” I asked.
“Swipe left sir and press play where required.” She replied.
I did as she had said, and when I swiped left, I saw a picture of Nora and me leaving the club that night. As I continued to scroll, each movement I made with my finger seemed to change my expression – from surprise to nostalgia to concern.
“Where did you get these from ?” I said, almost yelling.
“‘They were released on the net, sir,” Clara replied, quivering in fear.
“When was that?” I demanded.
“About an hour ago, sir,” she stammered.
“An hour ago, and I’m just finding out now?” I exclaimed, my voice rising in anger. “Do you know the amount of damage that has occurred within that hour?”
“I’m sorry sir.” Clara who was already on the verge of breaking down said.
I calmed myself down in order to think more rationally. It wasn’t her fault the pictures and videos are on the net after all.
“Who uploaded them ?” I demanded.
“I have no idea sir, however, immediately I saw it I requested the tech team to find out who uploaded them. They are working on it as we speak, sir.”
“Good. And tell them I want every copy of it on the internet removed right away.” I said.
“Okay sir.” She turned away to leave however I stopped her.
“On a second thought, put me through to the tech department. I should tell them myself so they know the urgency of the situation.”
“Okay sir.” Clara came back and brought out her mobile phone, she called out series of numbers for me which I dialed on the land line phone.
The person on the other end picked up on the third ring, I didn’t even allow the person on the other end to greet and perform all the formalities I just went ahead to tell him the reason I had called.
“I want every single photo that was uploaded of Nora and me removed. And find out who uploaded them, I have my guesses thou however, I want to be certain and have evidence as well.” I said everything in one breath and didn’t stop till I passed the information.
“Okay sir, we’ll do just that. However, my team has been able to trace it to the first post that was made and it was from an anonymous account. We’re working on decoding who is behind the account.” The person on the other end said.
“Alright do that as soon as possible and give me feedback.”
“Yes sir.” I hung and turned to Clara who was still standing there.
“That will be all Clara.”
“Alright sir. Please let me know if you need anything.” She said before making her way out of my office.
I picked up my phone and went to the internet and goodness me a lot of people had reposted the pictures and videos with different tags.
One of the caption read…
‘Famous Billionaire Raymond MCLaren Of The Blue Enterprise Having An Affair With The Ex Girlfriend Of His Son.’ And along side the caption were the images of us.
I went to the comment section and ‘good lord!’ These are the type of comments that could push one to commit suicide. However non of the comments were pointing at me, they were all pointing at Nora and called her all sort of names, whore, gold digger, and even worse names.
I scrolled down more and realize everyone was referring to a video her sister posted, I went in search of the video and it only made me feel more terrible for her. None of those things her sister said were true however everyone was quick to believe her.
‘I need to speak to Nora, I need to let her know I’m gonna sort all of these out, and clear her name.’ I said to myself.
It was already passed 5pm and almost 6, she should have left her work place and headed home by now, if I want to see her, that’s exactly where I should go.
“Luke.” I called out to my bodyguard who is standing just outside my door.
“Yes sir.” He came in the next second.
“Get the car ready, we’re leaving for Nora Grey’s apartment.”
“Okay sir.” He said and stormed out of my office. I arranged my stuffs and made my way to the elevator, down to the front of the building where the car will be waiting, the door was opened for me and I got in.
“From the map sir, is about 35 minutes drive from here.” Luke said.
“Make it 20.” I demanded.
“Sure sir.”
I shut my eyes trying to reflect what had happened today, it can only be someone who has access to my club and houses
that could do something like this.
The security cameras in my house is just for security purpose mainly because I don’t stay in the house much and needed to keep track of what’s going on in it.
However, only one person has access to it, and that person is my son Jake. As for the camera in the club, anyone with a problem to deal with can request for it and with the right procedures can acquire it. However if that person is my son he won’t have an issue, cause everyone who is loyal to me is loyal to him. Which leaves him as the only suspect.
“We’re here sir.” Luke’s voice knocked me out of my thought. I checked my time and it was exactly 6:20pm.
“Alright. Go up to her door, knock on it, and tell her someone is here to see her.” I instructed Luke which he immediately obeyed.
Reporters could be a cross the road with their camera facing her door for all I know, If I should go up there myself it will only result to more scandal.
Through my window I saw as Luke approached the door and knocked on it, however, it wasn’t Nora who responded, it was her friend. Luke and her talked for a bit and afterwards he returned to the car.
“And ?” I said the moment in got in.
“She isn’t home sir, and her roommate said that’s unusual, and that she’s usually back from work by this time. She also said she has been trying to reach her, however, she has been unable to.”
“Track down her location immediately, do all it takes to find her.” I demanded.
“Yes sir.”
I really hope she hasn’t done anything to herself, she doesn’t seem like someone who would give up easily, however no matter how strong one is this is a whole lot to handle.
A thought crossed my mind which I acted on immediately. “Take me to the Grey’s company now.”
If she had really gone to work as her roommate had stated, we’ll get a better chance of finding her from there.
We drove down to the company, on our way there Luke hacked into the security cameras surrounding the environment of the company, from the footage Nora could be seen going into the company however there’s no footage of her leaving.
We arrived at the company and saw the security guard was about closing the main gate.
“Waitttt!!” I said almost jumping out of the moving vehicle.
The security guard turned around in shock, probably thinking he was about to be ambushed.
“I’m sorry at my sudden outburst.” I apologized to the security man who looks like he’s in his late forties.
He nodded at my apology and asked, “How may I help you ?”
“I’m a friend of Nora Grey. I’ve been trying to get through to her all to no avail, however she was last seen entering this building and hasn’t been heard from.”
The man looked at me suspiciously, however after a little bit of consideration from his part he offered to look into it.
He asked us to wait a while and placed a call through to the security team, they confirmed that indeed Nora wasn’t seen leaving the building.
But if she hasn’t left the building, could she still be inside?
It doesn’t even make sense cause there’s no one else in there with her, every other person has left.
I paced outside the company, feeling a sense of desperation wash over me, my mind racing with worst-case scenarios and no clear direction on what to do next.
I picked up my phone and tried her number ones more, but it kept sending me straight to voice mail.