The Dyson’s mansion
I was currently in my room, I had just finished dealing with a mountain of company affairs. I leaned back and rested my back on the chair, rubbing my temples. I was so exhasted.
I never knew running the conpany was this hard amd tiring. It was much easier when I was the director of the marketing team. Well, it’s not like I would ever give up my position.
I would rather take up the burden of being the CEO than to let someone else do the job and then destroy what my parents had worked so hard to build. I had so many files that need my attention and that made me forget that dad was at the hospital.
I stared outside my room’s window only to see that it was already dark outside. The moon had already emerged from it’s hiding spot and shined it’s light brightly in place of the sun.
Now that it was already late, I decided not to head to the hospital anymore like I had earlier planned. For the first time in days, I wasn’t spending the night at the hospital with dad.
I had planned earlier for a situation like this so I wasn’t worried about something happening to him in my absence. There are always guards at his ward’s door post, watching him every second of the day.
I yawned tiredly and stood up, about to go take a bath when my eyes landed on a portrait on my desk. It was a picture of Nicholas and I together when we spent our honeymoon at that villa.
In the photo, Nicholas’ eyes were filled with love and happiness and his smile was so charming, causing me to fall deeper in love. Ahh.. I really do miss him a lot.
A wide smile appeared on my face when I thought about the time precious that we spent together. I really wish that we could have such a time to ourselves again. We had never been apart this long.
Even though we talk every night, it still wasn’t enough for me. It wasn’t the same as being together in person. I yearned to be around him, to have him close to me, to be able to breath in his manly scent and fall asleep in his broad arms.
I just couldn’t wait for him to come back to me. Now that dad’s health had stabilized and I was finally done wuth the issues at the company, I figured that I should give Nicholas a surprise visit.
I began to imagine the scene of finally seeing him, picturing his surprised reaction and how happy he would be to see me and that made my heart race in anticipation.
Just then, I heard my phone my phone ringing. I picked it up from my desk and stared at the name flashing on the screen with a bright smile dancing on my lips. It was like he knew I had been thinking about him.
“Nicholas..” I called out in high spirits immediately I answered the call.
“My love.” He answered in his usual deep and manly voice, making my insides melt.
Hearing his voice, I was so happy and eager to share my success at the company. As expected, he congratulated me, his voice still as gentle as ever but I could still notice that there was something up with him.
I have been with him long enough to know when he felt down and I could tell by just the tone of his voice.
“What’s wrong baby.” I asked in concern, my bright smile slowly fading away. He was silent for a moment before opening up and explaining what had happened between him and Rafael.
Like I had expected; it was only issues concerning his mother that would totally ruin his mood. After listening to his explanation, I felt a pang of heartache. I knew how much his mother meant to him.
At that moment, all I wanted to do was fly to his side immediately and give him a warm hug but I couldn’t; not at that moment though. I decided to comfort him with words which was the only thing I could do then.
In my heart, I firmly decided to travel and go be with him. At a time like this, he really needs someone by his side; I couldn’t let him face all of his problems alone.
He was there for me in my lowest times and I intend to do the same for him now that he needs me. I wanted him to know that no matter what happens, I would always be there for him. We are in this together.
With a decisive attitude, I swiftly arranged the company’s affairs, meticulously planning my trip to Nicholas. I took my time and attended to all of the areas that needed my attention. I couldn’t have the conpany lacking if I’m to travel for a while.
I sternly warned Fiona to keep my plan a secret from Nicholas because I didn’t want the surprise to be spoilt. I was currently my office at the company when I heard loud voices right outside my door.
I wanted to stand up and go see what it was about when the door was suddenly pushed open from the outside and Amara forced herself in. My secretary followed behind her immediately like she had been trying to stop her.
“I’m so sorry Ma’am. I tried so hard to stop her. She wouldn’t listen when I told her you weren’t taking any visitor.” She apologized with her head bowed in remorse.
“Do I look like a fucking visitor to you???” Amara asked angrily as she stared at her with killer eyes and that frightened her.
“It’s okay, you can leave. I’ll deal with this myself.” I muttered, dismissing her. She sighed in relief and scurried off immediately.
“You must be feeling really big after taking what’s rightfully mine.” Amara sneered at me.
Without saying a word back to her, I picked up the telephone on my desk and called the security to come up to my office and throw her out. Hearing my orders, she was momentarily intimidated but she quickly regained her arrogance.
“You have no right to throw me out of here as I’m still legally married to your father and I was carrying his child. I could sue you for what you did to me that day and what you’re doing right now.” She reminded as she rubbed ber flat belly with a cocky smile playing on her lips.
Hearing her words, I stood up from my seat and walked towards her. Each step was domineering and that made her move back a bit.
“You.. of all people want to sue me?” I asked, with a hint of mockery laced in my tone.
“You think I can’t do it?” She asked back, trying her best not to falter.
“Oh no.. you can. I won’t stop you. Just remember this; when you do sue me, make sure to tell everyone of the time you were sleeping with my ex husband under my father’s roof.” I said.
Her eyes widened the moment she heard that; “H.. how did you know?” She stuttered out in shock.
“And also, tell everyone about the time you pushed yourself down the stairs and lied about losing a baby you never had.” I added with a smile while she shivered on her spot.
“What are you talking about? I never slept with Andrew once nor did I try to frame you.” She denied making me chuckle deeply.
“I knew you were going to deny it. Don’t worry, I have something that would make you take back your words.” I said and pulled out my phone. I opened a video file and played it.
For the first time in a long time, I saw pure fear and defeat in her eyes as she watched the video of her and Andrew being in an intimate position in the room I shared with him. Worst of all, I was right there with them, pretending to be asleep.