JACKSON'S POV
I couldn't go back to the office. I thought about going to the hospital, but I remembered that my doctor has not come back yet and there's no one I can trust there to ask the questions clouding my mind.So I drove home sadly, knowing that I have done it again! Yes, I have scared another woman away like I did before. Which woman in her right senses would accept to be fûcked by a sex freak who can hurt her in the process and only work on satisfying himself and not giving her pleasure.I'm such a dîck! Monica, my ex-wife is right, I am a beast and I belong in the woods with wild animals. She had made it clear to me that no woman would agree to have a relationship with me and it's a prophecy that is coming to pass.After parking my Royce Phantom inside the carport between my blue lamborghini and Bugatti Veyron, I thought about how perfect I had dreamt my life to be which this sickness has deprived me.Stepping down from my car, I shoved my hands into my slacks, I shook my head at how unfortunate my life is right now. What did I do wrong? Was I too ambitious?I worked hard to get where I am today. I am an infamous billionaire, though well known around here in Texas because I grew up here. I do my best to hide myself, be an invisible competitor against business rivals and though I am never the egocentric type, I had to be mean, hostile and rude to everyone, including my own family.I have an expensive and beautiful mansion, white exterior, pink interior, according to my wife's taste and black roof, my residency that doesn't feel like a home to me from the start. I had thought that I would be able to make it the home I dreamt of, but I failed woefully and she left.What does a billionaire have that I don't have? Absolutely nothing! Then why can't my money treat my so-called sickness and save me this psychic trauma?!I sighed weakly, "what went wrong? How can one wake up one day and face a tragic illness which has no decent cure like a virus? What am I supposed to do now!?!" I lifted my head up slowly to look at the stainless white painted mansion fenced by long flowery trees other than the iron bands built around it for security purposes. The house stands alone, far from other residential areas or commercial buildings. The plan was to settle here with my family and live a happy life. This is not what I bargained for and I don't know what my sudden obsession with Vera is all about.As I walked into my parlor, I saw Tim crouched down beside one of the sofas playing with his different toys. What sort of father am I to this adorable child?I must be the worst father on Earth! Tim must be so disappointed in me as his father, what if he hears about what I did today? What if he finds out that I am addicted to another woman?He saw me when he threw up his paper airplane and it landed on my black shoe. He smiled, showing his perfect set of white teeth, his dimples reminded me of his mother. I haven't been fair to her. Wasn't it my fault that she left? Why don't I think much about her ever since then while I can't get my mind off a lady I met yesterday?!Tim ran over to me and hugged my long legs, his head barely touching my waist. "Welcome, dad! Nanny Pamela came over and picked me up from school, she played with me too!" I squatted down to his height and kissed his forehead. "I see that you had a lot of fun today. On the other hand, dad had a stressful day and wants to go inside, shower, eat and sleep!" "Too bad! Don't worry, I learnt how to massage the shoulders and joints. Can I help you massage your body to ease your pain?" He asked, acting up like a big boy.I smile proudly at him. "Tim, no matter what happens, remember that dad loves you and wants you to live a happy life. And so, don't bother yourself about me, I'm fine. A little rest will be all I'd need" He smiles as well and hugs me again. When his soft little hands uncurled from the collar of my shirt, I eased him away and excused myself.He happily went back to playing with his toys. I watched him for a few seconds before I ran up the stairs to my room. It felt more like I was running away from my responsibility.Showering, eating and sleeping I said? Gosh, that didn't help at all! I tumbled around in bed till midnight and couldn't get to sleep.I had to go into Tim's room and spent time there watching him snoring softly as he slept. When I became exhausted from sitting like a statue, I stood up and walked around until I found myself beside the big swimming pool in the middle of my compound.I thought of her even when I had no reason to, whether I wanted to think about her or not, the thought of her always fills my head."What would she be doing now?" I thought out loud. I pondered about that and decided what she was doing was none of my business. But I can't stop my mind from hoping that she might be thinking about what happened between them and reconsider my offer of the contract. I fantasized about how the next nine days would be if she eventually accepts."...just for today, you can get some other girl to sign the contract with you for the rest of nine days." Her strict warning haunted my ears."At least, you are calm now. Shouldn't you be more grateful to the young lady than expecting more?" I shunned my inner body as I yearned for her closeness again.VERA'S POVHannah was right. I needed to see a doctor. After everything that has happened, I guess I must have hit my head somewhere without my knowledge and it's taking its toll on me.When Dr. Halmes sat across from me in his small office, I started thinking of what to say that was wrong with me.Dr. Halmes office wasn't too small, but the shelves at each side of the office contained records, scientific research papers and books mainly made for doctors. The first time I visited this hospital, I was just six years old and I had asked my mom how the doctor would be able to read all that book.My mother had laughed at me and told me that some of the books are those the doctor read in school and during research, and others are documents or records of people who have been in the hospital before which must be kept for future reference."How can he be able to know which book is this or that?" That was a very stupid question for me to ask if I look at now as an adult."Sweetheart, they all
Her heart raced and the headache multiplied by four. What is this about? Who could be doing this to her? Before it was just the flower on the 5th of every month, but this is unusual and she couldn't get her mind off the warning sign.Her hand landed on Nathan's face as he opened the door. "Ouch! That hurts!" He exclaimed, dodging the second blow. "Honey pie, why are you so worked up?" He asked worriedly and grasped her hands.She lurched into his arms. "Oh, thank goodness you are home!" "Vera, calm down. I'm here with you." Nathan tried to calm her down.She looked at her door as if whoever dropped the letter was standing right there. "D--did you no–tice someone come around my door?" She asked, horrified by what her instincts were telling her."Mmm, I don't think so, I was fixing breakfast when I heard you knocking. Is there a problem? You look so disturbed." He looked at her worriedly.He gave her enough space to go inside. She went in and sat down as she continually sighed tiredl
JACKSON'S POVI can't tell her how happy I am that she's the first person I saw when I woke up. I had seen the sadness that clouded her eyes as she cupped my face and looked intently at me, and I knew that she was worried about me.I didn't notice anyone else in the room. It was just her face that I saw and I wondered how or why she came to my house."Mr. J. T, the ambulance will be here soon, I think…""Get lost!" I yelled at Mrs Briggs and saw my son looking at me in horror. "Go, now!!" I ordered.Tim reluctantly climbed out of the bed to leave but Vera crossed over to him with a charming smile."Hey, buddy! Don't take this guy too seriously, he's not feeling well today and I know you are a smart kid so you understand, right?" She held his small hands.Tim looked into her eyes and thought of course he should trust this beautiful lady. Has his mother ever smiled at him like that? I felt jealous of my own son.My son looked at me and when I sighed, he released a deep breath and return
WRITER'S POVThey had to reach an agreement and keep copies of the signed documents each for themselves for future reference after she had gone through it and accepted."Like I said before, I have my own conditions." Vera whispered to him as she sank in the bathtub filled with warm water and rose flowers.If she wasn't in pain, she would have commented about how big the bathroom was. Just the same size as her bedroom and parlor put together.It's high time she understood that this man is loaded with money and she can't help but think that he's engaged in some illegal business of some sort to be so wealthy and careful.Jack crouched down beside her and massaged her shoulder and neck. He murmured apologetic words to her."Look at what my fingers did to your delicate skin. I'm so sorry, Vera. I didn't mean to hurt you again." "It's pointless trying to tell me that" she looked at him intently. "Tell me, what happened to you? I mean, it's abnormal to always be sex driven and a beast in be
JACKSON'S POV"You are unusually silent, what did you guys talk about?" I asked her worriedly.I didn't mean to pry or anything, she has a right to her privacy but I am already used to her chirping like happy birds and emphasizing with her hands. That's one habit of hers that I noticed in the past hours I have spent with her.She always has something to talk about and elaboration to her is her hands moving about. So her sudden quietness came after Hannah hurriedly left, obviously angry from whatever they talked about."I hope I didn't make a mistake by choosing to do this with you. I feel guilty, this is the second time I am disobeying her and the first time was too bad." She sighed.As the car stopped to obey the traffic light, I watched the people crossing the road from both sides before the light changed and the car moved forward.I glanced at her and she stared hard at me as if there's something on my face. I took her hand and squeezed reassuringly."I won't tell you to trust me,
VERA'S POVI prepared dinner and we ate in silence. We became strangers after I thought we were getting along well a few hours before the crash.Tim is a great kid, I won't deny the fact that he did a good job raising him so well. After dinner, he helped me out in the kitchen.There are ten bedrooms in the mansion and that got me wondering how one person who doesn't even have a real family or domestic workers buy such a house while there's only his son to share the house with.When he showed me to the bedroom he hired some hands to clean for me. He tried to talk to me again, but I ignored him because I was on the verge of bursting out of anger.The only way to avoid us bickering at each other is to avoid having a conversation with him until my anger subsides. I know myself well not to give him a listening ear.He knocked at the door for hours after I closed it on his face and I went to bed listening to the words he repeated."I'm sorry, I didn't mean to say those words to you," I cou
WRITER'S POV"Vera?" Jackson called worriedly as he gathered her into his arms. "I'm sorry, look at me." Vera looked at his face with blurry vision. She smiled, raised her left hand to caress his face."If I don't die in your hands, then I will live long," she whispered before she lost consciousness again and her hand fell limblessly to her stomach."How dare you smile and crack such a joke in this condition?" Jack hugged her tightly and shut his eyes to subdue his tears.He carried her into his office and called Mrs Briggs to help him get a female doctor."No one is allowed to come into my office, get me clothes that would fit Miss Vera. Bye!" He ended the call and tried to dress up before the doctor arrived.Vera lay on the couch in his office and the only thing covering her nakedness was his jacket. He walked about restlessly in his office when he waited for the doctor.When he heard a knock, he pushed the door open without making sure it's the doctor. He was lucky, the female doct
JACKSON'S POVShe's saying the truth, alright! But does she have to shout about it and let everyone know what is supposed to be a secret between us?"I'm sorry that I have caused you so much pain. Sometimes, I wish I had super powers, you know, like I could stop myself from… It hurts me too to watch you cry and I can't even stop. I get it, I need to be caged because I am a wild animal," I was blurting, I know, but everyone else is right and I am always wrong! Her facial expression changed from glare to sadness and she took refined steps towards me."Jackson, no… you are not. I'm sorry, it's just that…" I pushed her hand away when she tried to hold me and walked away. I thought I was hurting until that moment when it felt like she was going to disappear thinking that I don't need her anymore.Even as I yelled at some of the workers who wouldn't mind their business and cautioned some of the younger men who dared admire their boss's girlfriend, I stole glances at her to make sure she w