Jade's POVI took one last look at the resort I now stood in front of. My bags were all packed and I was ready to say goodbye to a place that has given me memories and an ample amount of time to get over the pain I had had to go through.I wasn't exactly completely healed but I wasn't far from it either.I exhaled and turned to the car I had hired to give me a ride to the airport. The driver was done loading my luggage in the trunk, he was now seated in the car, waiting for me to get in, which I did and off we were to the airport.It was a two hour drive from the resort down to the airport. I was lucky to have arrived just in time for my flight. With only thirty minutes left to catch up with the entire screening exercise.I hurried in to the hall after clearing my fare with the driver. I was quick to check in and sat in the waiting area, waiting for my flight's departure to be announced.I tapped softly on my bag that was resting on my thighs as my eyes trailed behind everyone else wh
Adrian's POVI had hoped my flight back home would be a quick one as I had other engagements waiting for me by the time I return but the universe had other plans for me that day.I arrived at the airport early for my flight, only to be told that it had been delayed due to a terrible weather and all that nonsense. My plans were ruined and as angry as I was about the sudden turn of events, there was nothing much I could do about it.I immediately booked a motel since all the hotels were far out in town and I couldn't afford going back to the resort due to the distance.Thankfully, I was lucky enough to get the last available room. Plus the distance between the motel and the airport was incredibly convenient for me.I didn't hesitate to head down to it and get settled in. I was about to order for my breakfast when I received a phone call that had me bolting out of the room immediately.Jay had been involved in a car accident on his way back from running an errand I had sent him on and wa
Jade's POV.It's difficult to describe how low I felt when I was turned down by the reception. It was hard to accept that I had no other option than to return to him and plead for his help.My pride was hurt!Being indebted to him was the last thing I wanted but here I am at a loss of what next to do. As much as I hated it, I knew I had to swallow my ego and go back to him, with hopes that he would not turn me down based on how terribly I had treated him in the past.I lazily dragged my feet back up to where his room was. I hated being in such situation. I made sure to groan, whine, grumble, and all that just to ease myself of all my frustration and groom myself muster up the courage to do what needed to do.I knocked on the door and though I wasn't expecting a response, I was more than hopeful when he came to get it.Hopeful that I would be given a lisenteing ear at the very least.Damn, he looked breath taking in the pair of jumper he had on. I could see the size of his groin and I
Adrian's POV.My plan had backfired at me. What in heaven's name made me think asking her to pay for the room's entire cost would be the perfect payback.How is it that she knows just what exactly needed to be done to make me look and feel like the smaller person? I shut my eyes quietly there on the floor where I laid and blamed myself over and over again for not thinking twice about my actions.There in my conflicted thoughts, I fell into a deep sleep.I woke up the next morning with my body aching all over. I could never get used to sleeping on the floor as I had done last night and now, my body suffered the consequences of it.I sat up and tried to stretch my muscles on the floor where I sat still. My eyes darted to the bed and I realised she was not there anymore. As I wondered where she could have gone, I suddenly remembered that I had to get Jay from the hospital since he would be discharged this morning.I managed to pull my aching body up from the floor and moved to the ward
Chapter thirteenJade's POVWhat a relief to be back home. I inhaled the breath of fresh air that played around my nostrils as I stood outside the airport waiting for a taxi. I flagged down the first one I saw and got in. I said my address to him and the ride began.I never knew that I would miss being back here when I first left but now that I was back, I realised just how much I had actually missed home.When the thought of Mr stranger crossed my mind, I was beyond glad that I wouldn't have to see him again or be anywhere near him at that.Still on the ride, it dawned on me that I hadn't informed Valerie about my arrival. I got my phone out from my handbag and put a call through to her.The phone rang both times that I had called but there was no response. I thought of sending her a text but immediately dismissed the idea. She would surely call when she gets to see the missed calls I had given her.I relaxed into my seat at the back and fed my eyes with the views from he side of th
Jade's POV."Being late on your first day is not a good way to start miss Shelton." Said the lady who happened to be my superior the second I said my greeting to her.I had not seen her the first day I arrived so I knew nothing about her or what she looked like.Although because of how late I was, I saw a few staff staring at me like I had some sort of disease that meant I needed to be avoided. Some had smiles on their faces and the others did not even notice my presence as they were buried in their work.I ignored what their stares were saying to me and approached one of them for assistance. I needed to report to my superior and since I was yet to know my way around, I had to do what was logical, ask for direction.I was directed to another section of the office which had different cubicles carved out in it.I approached the lady I had been in search of and by God I was blown away by how beautiful she was. She could easily pass off for a model, she was that gorgeous.Her face though
Adrian's POV"Get me that bastard called Marco and bring him to my office now!" I instructed Jay who had accompanied me to the meeting earlier.My meeting had ended rather terribly. I made alot of new discoveries that I did not know even existed. Only after I had attended the meeting with the locals of the new branch site we acquired did I learn that the man I had put in charge of its acquisition had cheated not just the locals but myself too.He claimed to have paid the full cost for the site and had done everything necessary for its acquisition but that was not the case.Out of ten million we had spent for the land's purchase, he had only remitted half the amount to the locals with claims that the company would cover the rest of its cost later on as he was yet to receive the other half from us.Meanwhile I had been told a whole different story with legal papers of the land as proof that he had settled all that was necessary. That bastard!He was going to get a taste of my wrath tod
Jade’s POVOn my way up to the boss’ office, my mind wouldn’t stop playing out the worst case scenarios and it made me feel nauseous. I cursed Miss Marilyn underneath my breath for keeping me in such excruciating suspense. I hated not knowing what to expect. I remember slowly losing strength in my legs as I approached his office. The floor I treaded on began spiraling in endless circles and the sound of my own footsteps became muffled sounds that echoed in my ears. Before I get a grip of myself, I was lost in the endless abyss of space.I don't know for sure how long I've been out but when I slowly peeled my eyes open, I found myself lying on a hospital bed. The smell of antiseptic accompanied by a little bitter undertones of artificial fragrance wafted its way into my nostrils and made my stomach turn. I’ve always hated hospitals and I see I’m no way near liking it. I looked at my hand and I noticed the IV needles pierced into my skin. “how did I end up here? Why am I here’ I aske