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Just enough love Chapter 12
-VAUGHN-The drive to my duplex after dropping Nora off was short and discomforting. I was used to feeling that all the time—discomfort. People and things irritated me. I didn't like being outside my home but I had to push through every day because it was what was expected of me.The gates to my house opened and the driver went in to park the car under the parking shed, next to my other cars. I got down from the car and bid him a good night before I went straight into my house.On entering inside, I frowned. The lights were on and there was a useless person sitting on my longest couch while sipping one of my most expensive wines. I took off my suit jacket and marched straight into the house."Get out," I told my younger sister, cutting straight to the chase.She lifted her head to look at me and settled the wine glass on the center table, slowly. "Welcome back, Vaughn. How was work today?" she asked with a feigned kind tone and a smile. "I said, get out." I repeated with a hostile to
Just enough love Chapter 13
-NORA-I didn't wait to be summoned before I blew Georgia a goodbye kiss and jogged downstairs to meet up with Vaughn. Vaughn was leaning by his car when I walked outside the building, wearing a dark purple shirt with black pants. His hair was perfectly slicked back and his shoes were polished to shine.I suddenly felt underdressed in my gray turtleneck and long peach skirt. But I didn't think Vaughn cared about how I looked at all."Good evening," I greeted him when I got closer. He nodded his head and hummed in response before he open the passenger seat for me.I noticed that his driver didn't accompany him today. Meaning that Vaughn and I were going to be seating at the front together today. I grimaced as I settled inside his car and closed the door.Vaughn occupied the driver's seat the next second and quickly began the drive to his parents' place. They lived in an estate not too far from here. I began mentally preparing myself for the rest of the night."You seem tense," I heard
Just enough love Chapter 1
-NORA-White top. Black skirt. Black suit jacket. Short heels. Neat high ponytail. Boxy, thin-framed glasses. Black handbag. I was ready for the day. As I swung my front door open and stepped out of my apartment, I felt my phone vibrate from inside my bag. I pulled it out and read the caller's ID to be Chris with a heart."Hello," I held the phone to my ear, locking my door and shoving the key inside my bag."Nora! How could you? I thought we told each other everything! How could you keep this kind of thing from me?" My younger brother yelled from the other end of the phone.I internally facepalmed myself as I started to jog down the stairs of the building. "What are you talking about, Chris? Keep what from you?""You're dating your boss!""What!?" People on the busy sidewalk shot me curious and offended glances after my sudden outburst. I made an apologetic face before I hailed a cab. Entering inside the yellow vehicle, I said, "What do you mean 'dating my boss'? What boss are you
Just enough love Chapter 2
-NORA-"What!?" Everyone said at the same time, including Vaughn and I. "Mother, it will be better if you leave your fantasies out of this room." Vaughn finally spoke up, and with a tone that said he was not in the mood for one of his mother's 'crazy ideas.'"Vaughn, I'm being totally serious here. Do you seriously think there's a way to convince the public that you're not having an affair with your secretary? Once people get one idea inside their head, it's impossible to convince them otherwise. Which is why I'm suggesting you let this ride out. Also, it'll be good for the resort." Louise explained."This has nothing to do with the resort." Vaughn prompted.Louise rolled her eyes. "It has everything to do with the resort. This is going to be good publicity for it. You know how the public views the idea of the resort.""I think I understand what you're trying to say, Louise," Francis Bourgeois—the biggest investor in the resort project—spoke up. "If we can spin this story to make it
Just enough love Chapter 3
-NORA-"There you are!" Jenna screeched at me.I stood up and moved out from the table. As I did, both Hilary and Holt spoke up at the same time."You're in for it today.""Run while you still can, girl." I ignored their words and walked over to Jenna. When I got close enough, I stopped with a huff. "Miss. Bourgeois, you have received countless warnings from the head office not to come by this building. You do not work here and—""Shut your trap, bitch!" she cut me short. I took in a deep breath, mentally preparing myself for the conversation we were about to have. "Who do you think you are!?" she asked."I'm—""Do not open your mouth to speak while I'm talking, you trash! You are absolutely nothing, yet you carry your shoulders high up in the sky because somehow, my Vaughnie baby still hasn't fired you." Jenna screeched. A few people chuckled. If she heard them, she didn't do anything because her full attention was on me today."Miss. Bourgeois, you have to leave right now before Mr
Just enough love Chapter 4
-NORA-I was wrong. Vaughn and I acted like a couple even without being aware of it. I came to this conclusion by observing our interactions for three days. Unlike everyone whom Vaughn referred to formally, he always called me by my first name.He always ensured to invite me to dinner with him in a fancy restaurant whenever I worked late, which he didn't do for anyone else. He was sponsoring my brother's sports career. He was always so charitable when I was involved.It scared me.As I handed a cup of coffee to him, he muttered a thank you to me."You're welcome," I said in return.He took a sip of the beverage while reading through a document I dropped off on his desk earlier. A few minutes passed before he set the cup down on his desk and lifted his head to match my gaze. He raised a brow."Sir?""Is there anything you want to discuss with me?" he asked with an impatient tone.My mouth formed an O, and I mentally facepalmed myself. "No, sir. I'll be leaving now," I said. He hummed
Just enough love Chapter 5
-NORA-Vaughn looked like he had had enough of his sister as she went on about the two of us posing for different pictures and designs of clothing we would be wearing and how we would look so cute matching. One more word and he was going to explode."And then you guys can go for an entire wardrobe change into bikinis, you know? Nora, I bet you would look amazing in—""Enough!" Vaughn banged his hand against the table, causing both Victoria and I to flinch with surprise. "Victoria, for one second, could you just think about what's coming out of your mouth? If you did, I doubt you would say half the things that you do.""But Vaughn—""Nora, let's go back to the office. Lunch is over." Vaughn stood up after he said those words. I had no choice but to follow his footsteps."You guys can't leave me here!" Victoria said with a pout. I gave her an apologetic look but I left the café altogether.That put Vaughn in a bad mood for the rest of the day which only I had to bear. At the end of the
Just enough love Chapter 6
-NORA-Everyone was taking pictures of Vaughn and I, asking questions like if we were really together and all that. Vaughn answered for the two of us while I stood next to him, trying to look as professional as I could, which explained the frown on my lips.After a few minutes, Vaughn had the road in front of us cleared and we both walked into the hall where the ball was already taking place. I mentally prepared myself for what I was going to face inside. You would think I was overreacting but people of high society were wild animals. Literally.The second we stepped into the hall, Vaughn and I got swept into a pool of endless questions and theories."Mr. Keller, is what they say true? I mean if it wasn't, you would have brought her here. You've finally gotten yourself a lover.""Brooks? What family name is that? I've never heard of it before.""Is she still working as your secretary or have you already proposed?""I heard you were poor, Miss Brooks. Is that true?""You're not very pr
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