Author Red Snow

24/02/2025

Chapter Two

Sheila sat at her vanity, her reflection staring back at her A woman stripped of everything but not defeated. She straightened her shoulders and reached for her laptop. If Jacob thought he could humiliate her and walk away unscathed, he had another thing coming.

Sheila pulled up her email, scanning the documents Andrew had sent over. Her name was clearly listed as the majority shareholder and CEO of Evergreen Designs, the company she had built from the ground up before marrying Jacob. She had foolishly handed over the day-to-day operations to him after their wedding, believing in their shared dream. Now, she was ready to reclaim what was hers.

Her phone buzzed with a text from Andrew:

“The board has been notified of the meeting. It’s set for tomorrow at 10 AM.”

Sheila replied with a curt “Thank you,” before closing her laptop.

The soft knock on her bedroom door startled her. She knew it wasn’t Jacob. He never came looking for her anymore. And if he does, he doesn't knock. He just barged in and it makes sense because he feels he owned the house. A house that's hers.

“Sheila?” came her mother-in-law’s voice.

Sheila’s jaw tightened. Mrs. Winfrey’s voice, never warm and welcoming, always dripped with condescension whenever she spoke.

“What do you want?” Sheila asked, keeping her tone cold as she opened the door just a crack. She's just tired. Tired of being hauled around and treated like trash.

Hers was just too much. She takes every chance to haul insults on insults on her. And now that she thinks it's finally time to leave, there's no point treating people like her with respect.

Mrs. Winfrey pushed past her into the room. “I came to talk some sense into you,” she said, folding her arms. “You’ve been moping around here, acting like some victim, when you should be supporting Elena. She's pregnant.”

“Supporting her?” Sheila repeated, her voice sharp. “First it was me supporting James and putting up with him.. the last time you talked to me about this, you slapped me.”

Mrs. Winfrey waved a dismissive hand. “Men make mistakes, Sheila. You’re his wife. It’s your duty to stand by him.”she scoffed. “Besides you couldn't give him a child, someone else did and all you do here is shift blames!”

Sheila laughed bitterly. “So it’s my duty to serve him and his mistress in my own home? To watch them flaunt their relationship in my face?”

“Stop being dramatic,” Mrs. Winfrey snapped. “You’re barren, Sheila. Jacob deserves a chance at happiness. Elena can give him what you can’t.”

The words cut deep, but Sheila refused to let them show. Instead, she stepped closer, her eyes locking with Mrs. Winfrey’s.

“Let me make something clear,” Sheila said, her voice low and steady. “I may have been patient, even foolish, but I am done playing the role of the obedient wife. Jacob has taken everything from me. My dignity, my trust. What else does he want from me!”

Mrs. Winfrey frowned. “Leave.” she blurted, her hands on her waist. “Leave my son alone and his wife. What more could you do other than lazing around and squandering his money. You don't work, nothing, leave.”

“Leave?” Sheila asked, not surprised at all. “You want me to leave my house?”

“My son's house you wretched barren!” She gnawed at me, her eyes meeting mine. “I Know what you're doing, from the moment he bought you to us as a wife homeless, I knew you would be worthless just like everything else about you. Elena has a job, in fact she's planning on enlarging him more and making him wealthier, something you've never done before.”

I don't know why, but I feel like laughing. Elena is trying to make him rich?

I think it's high time I do a background check on her. “I understand. Elena is the almighty daughter of Rodriguez.” I smiled. I couldn't help but feel like something is missing.

I have never trusted her, not even for once.
But Jacob doesn't see anything wrong with her, so why should I worry?

“Exactly. Only her name will bring success to this family. You're nothing but a shadow that will always remain hidd…”

“Get out.” I blurted, tired of her bluff. I'm tired of everything and everyone. “Get out!”

“What?” She asked, startled. “You're asking me out of my son's house…”

“It's my room, at least for now.” Sheila replied, her eyes darkened. One that made Mrs Winfrey shocked. “Can you respect that and get the hell out.”

“I know you were only hiding who you truly are..”

“I won't ask again.” Sheila barked, walking to the door as she opened it. “Out.”

“You will not last a week in this house. I'll make sure of it.”
As Mrs. Winfrey stormed out, Sheila closed the door and leaned against it, exhaling deeply. For the first time in months, she felt a spark of power returning.

Why she had borne so much hatred from those she considered family made her feel so enraged.

“We will see who did last three days until shamelessly thrown out.”


…

The next morning, Sheila stood in front of the mirror, adjusting her tailored navy suit. She looked every inch the powerful woman she once was.

She didn't dress at all while leaving home, because she doesn't want Jacob to have a glimpse of what she had in mind.

Andrew greeted her at the entrance to the boardroom, his face a mixture of concern and admiration. “Are you sure about this?” he asked.

“Positive,” Sheila replied. “Let’s go.”

Inside, the board members sat around the long table, murmuring amongst themselves. The moment she walked in, they all stood up to address her.
“Good morning Mrs Winfrey!”

She sat at the top of the table, her gaze returning to the once powerful woman she had always been.
“Seat.” She ordered, waving for Andrew to share the paperwork. “I'll let today slide since it's impromptu and you all aren't aware. Winfrey won't be my name anymore. You all know what I used to bear before Marriage.”

They nodded, slightly whispering amongst themselves. She let it slide.

“Well, I'm going to be taking up this position from today. I'm back as the CEO of Evergreen Organization.” The room was silent as the weight of her words sank in.

“You're firing your husband?” One of the men in the congregation asked, stating the shock and relief printed out on their faces.

“Technically, isn't that what it means, Mr Williams?”

“We have always rendered our complaints and I'm glad you finally heed to it.” Another man said, all happy.

“There's complains?” Sheila asked, raising her eyes.

“A lot.” Andrew chipped in. “We always sent it to your email but you never replied to any one of it.”

James.
He always takes her laptop, everything about the company, she lets him have it.

“We're going to have to bring Mr. Winfrey forward…”

“No.” Sheila said, cutting Mr. Williams off. “There's another meeting tomorrow, isn't it?” She asked and they all nodded. “Good. Let me handle it myself.”

Nothing would beat the look on his face while she broke the ice to him.

“Now, if you’ll excuse me,” Sheila said, addressing the board. “I have a company to save.”

As she left the room, Sheila felt the smallest hint of satisfaction.
Andrew followed closely behind her.
“Get the papers ready and transfer every complaint, all to my email. Also book an appointment with Mr. Allison.”

“Yes ma'am.”


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Sheila stirred the pot of stew, the wooden spoon trembling slightly in her hand. The faint laughter coming from the living room sent waves of anger and humiliation through her. She gritted her teeth, determined to ignore it, but the sharp sound of Elena’s giggle cut through her resolve.

24/02/2025

Chapter One

“You're the best thing that has ever happened to me.”

Sheila stirred the pot of stew, the wooden spoon trembling slightly in her hand. The faint laughter coming from the living room sent waves of anger and humiliation through her. She gritted her teeth, determined to ignore it, but the sharp sound of Elena’s giggle cut through her resolve.

Sheila turned off the stove and stared at her reflection in the window above the sink. Her face was pale, her eyes dull from months of sleepless nights. The woman looking back at her was a ghost of who she used to be—a confident, driven woman who once believed in love, in family, in Jacob.

“Do you need help, Sheila?” Jacob’s voice called from the living room, but the mockery in his tone was impossible to miss.

“No, I’ve got it,” she replied, her voice steady despite the lump forming in her throat. She picked up the tray with trembling hands, balancing the steaming bowls of stew, and walked toward the source of her pain.

As Sheila entered the living room, her eyes darted to the couch where Jacob sat with Elena. The sight was almost unbearable. Jacob’s arm rested casually around Elena’s shoulders, his fingers idly tracing circles on her arm. Elena, radiant in a form-fitting red dress that highlighted her burgeoning baby bump, leaned into him with a smug smile.

The tray wobbled slightly in Sheila’s hands, but she steadied it and set it down on the coffee table. “Dinner’s ready,” she said quietly, avoiding their eyes.

“Ah, perfect timing,” Jacob said, not even sparing her a glance as he reached for a bowl.

Elena smiled sweetly at Sheila, though the malice behind it was unmistakable. “You’re such a good hostess, Sheila. It must be hard for you to watch me give Jacob what you couldn’t.”

Sheila’s heart clenched, but she forced herself to remain composed. “I hope you enjoy the meal,” she said, her voice devoid of emotion.

She had endured it. Three months of serving her husband and his mistress. She had endured it, now she felt she had done enough.

As she turned to leave, Jacob’s voice stopped her.

“Wait, Sheila,” he said, his tone casual. “Why don’t you sit with us for a bit?”

She froze, her back to them, her nails digging into her palms. “I still have some things to take care of in the kitchen.”

“Come now,” Jacob insisted, his voice firm. “Elena’s right. You should join us. After all, this is your home too... for now.”

“For now?” she thought, as her gaze darkened. “He's trying to chase me away from my home.”

She lifted her gaze, her resolve tightened. “I still have a lot to do. I can't sit now.”

Her voice carries anger, humiliation and pain.
Day after day, she had given him a chance to change, but she knew he would never.

She turned to leave but Jacob's words stopped her on her track.

“Seat Sheila.” He ordered, causing her more angrier than she imagined. “I have something to tell you. So seat.”

Sheila turned, pulled the chair backwards and sat.
“Go on.”

Jacob leaned back, his fingers interlocking behind his head. “You know, Elena and I were talking earlier. We think it’s time we made things official.”

Sheila’s turned, her head shot up, her eyes meeting his for the first time in weeks. “Official?”

“We’re getting married,” Jacob said bluntly, his eyes cold and unfeeling. “There’s no point in dragging this out any longer. You and I both know this marriage is over.”

Sheila felt the words like a physical blow, but she refused to let him see her break. “I see,” she said evenly.

“He wants to play the game. The one I dreaded.” She gasped, letting her pain go with it. “Fine. We will see who goes down.”

“You’re taking this surprisingly well,” Elena chimed in, her tone laced with mock surprise. “I expected tears, maybe a little begging. But I suppose you’ve always known your place, haven’t you?”

Sheila’s nails dug deeper into her palms, but she kept her face blank. “Congratulations,” she said, her voice steady. “I hope you both find the happiness you’re looking for.”

Elena laughed, a high, cruel sound. “Oh, we will. Especially now that Jacob’s going to be a father. Something you could never give him.”

The air left Sheila’s lungs as if she’d been punched. She stood abruptly, her chair scraping against the floor. “If you’ll excuse me,” she said, her voice tight. “I have things to do.”

She didn’t wait for a response. She fled to the sanctuary of her bedroom, locking the door behind her. The moment she was alone, the tears came, hot and unrelenting. She sank to the floor, her back against the door, her hands covering her face as sobs wracked her body.

How had it come to this? she wondered bitterly. She had given Jacob everything—her love, her support, her loyalty, her Money! And in return, he had given her nothing but pain. His family’s cruel words echoed in her mind, each one a dagger to her already broken heart.

“Barren.”
“Shapeless.”
“Shameless.”
“Incomplete.”

They had called her every name in the book, each one a reminder of her perceived failure. And now, Jacob had added to the list. He had humiliated her in the worst way possible, parading Elena in front of her, flaunting her pregnancy as if it were a trophy.

They had been together for five years, and now all she could feel was hatred for him. He had wasted five productive years of her life.

Sheila’s tears eventually slowed, but the pain remained, a dull ache in her chest. She wiped her face and stood, walking to the vanity where a framed photo of her and Jacob sat. She picked it up, her fingers brushing over the glass.

The photo was from their wedding day. She looked at her younger self, radiant in her white gown, her eyes filled with hope and love. She barely recognized the woman staring back at her.

With a sudden surge of anger, Sheila hurled the photo across the room. It shattered against the wall, the glass splintering into a thousand tiny shards.

“No more,” she whispered to herself, her voice trembling with resolve. “I have had enough. I have.”

Sheila knew she couldn’t stay in this house any longer, couldn't continue to endure the daily humiliation. But she also knew she couldn’t leave empty-handed. Jacob had taken everything from her, but there was one thing she still had: her pride, her money.

Picking up her phone, she dialled a number and the person picked at first rang.
“Mrs Winfrey.” A male voice echoed from the phone with respect, ready to take orders.

“Andrew, I need every single piece of paperwork from my company sent to me by email. And get the boards ready for a secret meeting, Jacob must not know.” I ordered, wiping my eyes clean.

“Yes ma'am.” He replied and I ended the call.

It's time to get me back.

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Sheila stirred the pot of stew, the wooden spoon trembling slightly in her hand. The faint laughter coming from the living room sent waves of anger and humiliation through her. She gritted her teeth, determined to ignore it, but the sharp sound of Elena’s giggle cut through her resolve.

09/09/2023

💍💦👙MY HUSBAND'S SECRET AFFAIRS💍💦👙

(💊💊His wife's Revenge💊💊)

Written by: Sunshine Writes

❌❌Do not copy or repost. Contracted work❌❌

Chapter five

" Hello, mum" Madison's, soft voice called as she placed the phone on her ear.
" Hello, Madison. How are you doing" A famine voice asked from the other end of the phone.
" I am not very fine, mum" She answered with a twisted expression.
" Why? Is everything alright?" The voice asked, with worry and confusion laced in her voice.
" Mom, that sl*t is trying to escape signing those papers!" She burst out in anger.
" What did she do?"
" Can you believe it, mom? She fainted when she was about to sign the divorce papers"
A light chuckle came from the other side of the phone. " Did you expect she would just accept to part from him like that? Well if you did, i didn't"
" No! But it's annoying. One step to kick her out of my way and she wants to spoil everything i have worked for. Mom, you know how hard it was to convince Ethan to divorce her. Now that he finally made up his mind to do so, she is trying to play tricks to change his mind"
" Calm down my dear. Now is not the time to get angry. You have to play your cards well. Make sure he doesn't change his mind"
" What should I do, Mom?"
" Good that you asked. Make sure to push him hard so he would push her. I know, you know how to do that. Don't give him the slightest opportunity to change his mind"
She arced the corner of her lips up in a smirk. " of course i do mum. Trust me, She will sign those divorce papers and get out of my man's life, either by hook or by crook"
"Good! That's my girl" The voice laughed, " after she signs those papers, make sure to come home let's celebrate"
" Alright Mom, see you" She replied with a smile and hung up the phone.
Ethan Dan belonged to her, Madison Puff, and no woman would take him away from her. Everything he has belongs to her. She would not share him with another woman. Not even her step-sister.
---
In the hospital.
Amelia slowly opened her eyes up to the ceiling. She turned her head sideways to see what was making beeping sounds.
She creased her forehead and tried to get up. A sharp pain coursed through her lower abdomen, causing her to lay back down. She yelped and attempted to get up again, enduring the pain as she bit her bottom lips.
"Easy, easy" she heard someone said and she turned to see the person.
She saw a female nurse rushing towards her with a panicked expression. The nurse was wearing a normal blue nurse uniform.
" You shouldn't get up now. You need rest" the nurse said, as she supported her to lie down again.
" Why am I here?" She asked. All she could remember was,
She took the pen from the lawyer and was about to sign the papers. The pen was already on the paper but......
That was all she could remember. What happened to her? Did she sign the papers?
" Actually, you were brought here after you fainted due to stress" The nurse explained briefly.
" Stress?" She repeated. How could she faint because of stress? She had passed through stress almost all her life. Since her mother died, to when she was in school, and now even in her marriage.
" Yes stress. You know, pregnant women are not supposed to pass through stress because they are no longer alone, but now has another little human growing inside them. Especially, that you seem to be carrying an high risk pregnancy" The nurse explained, patiently.
"Oh! i fainted because of the pregnancy" She murmured. Wait.....
" Nurse, did you just say pregnancy?" She asked, not knowing what to feel.
The nurse paused for a while, " yes i did" she replied.
And as if she just remembered something, she smacked her forehead. " I just remembered you didn't know. Congratulations, Madam, you are two months pregnant" The nurse announced enthusiastically.
What! She had been married for two good years and she had been unable to get pregnant but now she suddenly became pregnant when he was about to divorce her or say when he already divorced her. Because she still didn't know if she signed the papers before she fainted.
" I could possibly still save my marriage" she murmured inaudibly.
But if she didn't sign it, she might still have a chance. He said he wanted to divorce because she had been unable to give him a child. And now she was pregnant, he could still change his mind if he knows she was pregnant.
And he could even leave her step-sister. Since she presumed he was with her step-sister because he needed a child, Maybe within.
Her eyes brimmed with tears as she reached out to touch her flat stomach. It was just two months so her pregnancy wasn't visible.
The nurse beamed, watching her movements, " i can see you are very happy. But you have to be very careful. This pregnancy is a very risky one. Try to avoid anything that gives you stress, relax more and eat healthy"
She nodded. Of course, she was going to take good care of her baby.
" Alright, i would just leave you to rest. I was just doing some routine check up" she said and prepared to leave.
" Thank you" Amelia said.
" You are welcome. Remember take rest, as stress would heighten the risk of losing the child" She reminded her, before walking out of the ward.
Amelia felt happy. She smiled and rubbed her stomach again. " Baby, i am so sorry i put you through all that. Momma would always take care of you from now on, till you come out to see the world"
---
Amelia was lying down, facing the ceiling when the door was abruptly push open with a little force.
She turned her head sideways, to face the door. She saw Ethan entered. Her heart skipped a beat and then leaped with joy. " Just you wait! You wanted to divorce me because i couldn't bear a child right? Now I am pregnant" She said in her heart, keeping a poker face.
He walked to stand beside her bed and looked down at her, his eyes had unclear emotions laced in them.
" At first, i thought this was one of your tricks but it seems i was wrong. Who is responsible" He asked, coldly. His expression was dark.
" Responsible for what?" She puzzled, what was he talking about?
" Don't you try to play dumb with me. You know fully well what i am talking about" He barked and grunted, shoving his hand in his hair.
She flinched and tried to sit up, as she bit her bottom lips in pain. After she stood up, she raised her head up.
" I seriously don't know what you are talking about"
" I knew all along that you weren't faithful, you bloody cheat!" He shouted with red eyes.
Now, it became clear to her about what he was talking about. Wait, why would he be asking such question? Did he seriously think she was a cheat?
She bit hard on her lips and and swallowed. " Of course, Ethan. You are responsible for the pregnancy"
" Don't you dare lie to me!" He said, more calmly. But his burning gaze, seems like it would slice her in pieces anytime soon.
" Ethan, I am not lying. You are responsible for the pregnancy. I have never cheated on you with anyone Ethan. What is going on with you!" She suddenly yelled. Right now, she was feeling very angry. She wouldn't let him call her a cheater when he is the culprit here.
" You think i would believe that?" He mocked.
Her anger heightened as her chest heaved up and down.
" I don't care if you believe me. You dare to accuse me of cheating, when you are the cheater here! You are so disgusting Ethan. How dare you!" She yelled, as tears rolled down her cheeks.
She has had enough! She could accept any other thing but not to be called a cheater.
Ethan was shocked when she yelled at him. She had always been so soft and spoke gently. However, today she yelled.
He tried to calm himself down. " Then how did you become pregnant?"
She paused for a moment and eyed him. " Am i not married? Have i not ever slept with my husband? What is your problem exactly?"
" My problem is you! I know you are cheating. Is it the reason you haven't given me a child in the two years we have been married? And now we are divorcing, you want to have a child for him!"
" Stop it!" She yelled and held her hair with both hands.

09/09/2023

💍💓Addicted To Him💍💓

(💊💊He's her drugs💊💊)

Written by: Sunshine Writes

❌❌Do not copy or repost. Contracted work❌❌

Chapter 8

"None."

Bella's smile dropped. If none of the company hired him, who did then? Those are top notch companies that she piled up with hopes that he would get hired. She has even talked to the managers of some of the companies.

"Then how did you get a job?"

Jasper felt he needed to tell her the truth. After all, she's more than a friend already. She could keep his secret even if he wanted her not to.

"I got hired as Raina William's personal bodyguard." He blurted out.

Bella's brows furrowed in a deep frown. Raina Williams? The same popular Raina Williams?

"Is this who I think it is?" She asked again unable to believe it.

"Yes, she is." He nodded with a reply.

Bella felt annoyed inside thinking about the fact that he just got a job with the devil's advocate. She has come across Raina a few times before and nothing good has been said about her. They once had an encounter where Raina drained her with red wine. She has hated Raina ever since, the rumors about her are very true.

"What?!" She finally managed to say. "Why would you accept a job for that woman?"

"She made a good offer, so I accepted it." Jasper shrugged understanding Bella's concern.

"Still, that woman is a live snake. She is rude and has no regards for anyone. She's gonna frustrated you and make you suffer, why would you want to work for someone like that?" She fumed.

"Don't make worry about me. I know who she is and what she can do. I want to assure you that I can handle women like her. She will get frustrated rather than make me." He assured her.

Bella still felt uneasy.
"How much did she offer you that you accepted the offer without thinking about it?"

Jasper knew where she was going. He still told her the truth anyway.
"Half a million dollars."

Bella's eyes widened in shock.
"That bitch! She wants to use money to entice him and treat him like trash!" She thought.

"Why don't you work for me instead, I'll make sure I pay more than what she is offering you. I don't want you to be treated like a nobody." She suggested, more like a plea.

Bella knows Raina is richer and more powerful, yet she is willing to do anything to have Jasper by her side.

Jasper sighed, "Bella, I appreciate your concern for me. But you have to let me do things on my own. You have helped me so many times already. You deserve to be very happy, I would gladly do it for free."

"But then, you know how badly I need to get back on my feet. I have been trying for years. Please Bella, respect my decision and don't make things hard for me."

Bella gave a fake smile, she still wasn't happy. She has been working so hard to get Jasper by her side and all that witch needed to do was ruin it. Jasper may no longer have time to be with her, since he will now be her personal bodyguard.
She decided to accept his decision to make him happy.

"Well, I don't have a choice right? Just tell her to be careful or I'll break her bones if she does anything to hurt you." She frowned.

"Thanks beautiful. One more thing, please don't tell my mom or sister the nature of my job." He begged her.

"Relax. Your secret is always safe with me. You have nothing to worry about." She assured him.

He smiled knowing he could count on her to keep his secret safe.

"Let's watch a movie before going for dinner later." He said.

"You didn't forget." Bella smiled.

"I didn't." He returned the smile.

•••••

They both sat at the fast food restaurant having dinner and discussing happily. Jasper always finds a way to make Bella laugh. They looked like a happy couple to other customers and passersby.

Just when Bella thought she would have him for the night, his phone rang. Jasper checked the caller ID and saw an unfamiliar number. He decided to pick it up.

"Who's this?" Jasper asked rudely.

"Your new boss Mr Smith. That's my number." Raina's voice came from the other side.

He scoffed, why would she be calling him by this time just to tell him her number?

"Okay. I'll save it. Can I do anything else for you?" He asked.

"Yeah. I'm about to leave work and I need you here right now to drive me home." She said.

"What? You never said I was going to start my job tonight." He protested.

This woman was just too much. Bella frowned upon hearing that, that witch is already ruining things for her.

"The contract states that you will start whenever I want. And I want you to start now, you have twenty minutes to get here." She hung up right after that not giving him a chance to protest further.

He looked at Bella apologetically.
"I'm sorry."

"There's no need to apologise. Your job should be more important than me." She replied obviously upset.

"I will make this up to you next time I promise. I didn't mean for us to part this way." He begged.

Bella nodded trying to suppress her anger.

"I don't think there will be a next time with her around. If there is, do let me know." She said getting up.

"Bella..."

"Good night Jasper." She walked away quickly.

Jasper felt really guilty and at the same time mad at Raina for calling at the wrong time. He knows how important spending time with him was for Bella. He took a cab to the corporation and met Raina waiting for him with a deep frown.

"I gave you twenty minutes, you arrived in twenty five, how hard are you of hearing?" She scolded rudely.

"You should check your eyes and the time. I am ten minutes early, I got here in fifteen minutes." He replied.

She fumed, "I am your boss now! You should accord me with respect or I'll show you what I can do to disobedient workers."

"You're welcome to try." He dared her.

09/09/2023

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06/09/2023

💍💓Addicted To Him💍💓

(💊💊He's her drugs💊💊)

Written by: Sunshine Writes

❌❌Do not copy or repost. Contracted work❌❌

Chapter seven

Bella slept on Jasper's bed with him. She kept looking at his face till she fell asleep. The storm made things easier for her. Jasper hugged her due to her fear, she felt very happy about it.

They didn't talk much after dinner as Jasper was very tired. Bella's main goal was to spend the night beside him even if they do nothing together. And Jasper being a gentleman did nothing to her, or perhaps he doesn't find her attractive?

Morning came and Jasper woke up when his alarm rang. He stretched his hands opening his eyes only to find Bella gone. He thought that perhaps she was in the bathroom but she wasn't. He decided to take his bath and go out. He met his mother and sister getting ready for breakfast as usual.

There was no sign of Bella. He went back to his room to properly dress up, he found a note under his pillow finally.

~If you found this, I already went home. I didn't want to wake you up. Thanks for the hospitality, I'll see you later. Bella~

He smiled in satisfaction, at least he knows what happened to her now. He dressed up and went back to the table for breakfast. Stephanie was waiting with a lot of questions as usual. She knows about her brother and Bella staying together last night. Surely, something must have happened between them.

"Tell us already Jasper." She demanded in frustration when Jasper didn't say anything at the table.

He raised a brow in inquiry, "Tell you about what? I don't understand where you're going sister."

"You and Bella, together last night... I want to know everything. You're courting her now right? You guys don't need to pretend anymore."

Miranda faced Jasper with interest, "Is she your girlfriend now Jasper?"

"Mom! She's just a close friend of mine. She has never talked about things like that and I don't disrespect her." He protested while stuffing food in his mouth.

"But it's obvious she likes you. You can't deny that fact." Stephanie added.

He got up, "I am late for work. I think I'll see you guys later or never today."

He ran out of the house before they could ask him anymore questions. He took a cab to the mansion, he was right on time. Raina was coming outside with another girl who looks a bit like her. The girl stopped on seeing him, her jaw fell open.

"Oh. My. Cuteness!" She squealed.

"Good morning Miss Williams." He bowed respectively.

"Wow! Are you her new driver?" The girl asked him.

He nodded, "Yes Miss..."

"Call me Freida. I am Raina's sister." She introduced shaking his hands and staring into his blue eyes.

Raina rolled her eyes, "I think we should start going now. I have more important things to do."

Freida glared at her, "Party pooper. You better be ready to explain this when you come back!"

Then she faced him, "I hope we can see next time. We have a lot to discuss."

"It would be an honor beautiful Miss." He flattered her.

"Are you going or not!" Raina yelled from the car.

"Excuse me please." Jasper politely said and got into the car.

"You're so annoying Raina." Freida stomped into the mansion. She really wanted a chance to talk to Raina's new driver but she won't allow it.

"Mom, dad, did you see Raina's new driver?"

Sir Edwardo sprang up, "What? She fired Miller already?"

"No dad. She got herself a personal driver. I guess we have Mr Miller to ourselves." Freida corrected.

Madam Diane sighed, "At least she took time to take care of herself. I'll be at ease knowing she has a good driver to drive her instead of driving herself."

"Yeah mom. And the driver's so cute. He is well built and strong, you should meet him dad."

Sir Edwardo nodded, "I will arrange a meeting with him later to know what kind of person he is."

"Dad, you sound like you want to interrogate her future husband. He's an employee not a date candidate."

"You shouldn't say things you don't know Freida. Your father is only looking out for your sister's safety."

Freida rolled her eyes and left for her room. She decided not to go to work today but rather go out for some shopping.

•••••

~Williams Corporation~

Jasper parked the car in the garage and left for Raina's office. Kelvin didn't give him a welcoming shoulder as usual. That didn't bother Jasper at all. He followed Raina as instructed and watched over her well.

Raina was less grumpy for the day as she seemed to have less work today. Less work meant she would be going home early tonight.

By evening, she closed early and he drove her home. The day seemed to get better for him. At least they are starting to understand each other, or so he thinks.

He took a cab back home, this time coming on time for dinner. He ate dinner and retired to his room afterwards. Work is not stressful yet he is very tired.

Watching over a nagging arrogant woman like that can make you lose a lot of weight. He fell asleep in no time, due to his tiredness.

~Next Morning~

Raina got up early as always and prepared herself for work. She thought about her bodyguard and felt he was too distant. He should be closer to her so she can have access to his services. She went downstairs to have breakfast, her family is complete this time. Guess Freida and Sam have not argued yet.

"Morning mom and dad." She said sitting down.

"You're not in a hurry right?" Madam Diane asked her.

"Why do you ask mom?" Raina replied with a question.

Madam Diane frowned, "I only asked you a question. And you replied with another question. What is wrong with you?"

"Her new driver has gotten into her head. She's shoeing off to everyone now." Freida said.

"New driver? Did she fire someone again?" Sam asked not surprised at his sister's mood.

"No. She got a personal driver and he's damn hot." Freida replied.

"Freida!" Madam Diane scolded.

"He is my new bodyguard and not whatever you are thinking he is. That can never happen and you know that." Raina told them.

"I don't mind that happening. That man is to die for." Freida emphasized.

"I will force a full chicken into your mouth if you don't stop talking Freida!" Madam Diane threatened making her shut up immediately.

"Why didn't you tell us about your new driver or whatever he is. You could have told your dad you needed one and he'll get you one."

"There is no need to tell you anything since I already hired him. Besides he's saved my life twice between two days."

"Yeah, but you are never considerate and you disregard people's feelings. How come you gave him a job just because of that?" Sam asked.

Raina had gotten enough breakfast. She got up and headed outside ignoring her brother's question. She used that as an opportunity to escape their numerous questions.

She met Jasper already waiting for her in front of the car. She felt moved instantly, but she did well in hiding her expression from him.

"Good morning Miss Williams." He bowed again.

"We're going to some places later on. I hope you're ready to go with me, or do I do something about it myself?"

"I have no idea what you're talking about but all I can say is that I'll go with you wherever you're going. That's my job after all. You don't need to tell me what to do." He cut her off.

"Yeah. You can shut up and stop bothering me already"

She got into the car, looking at the outside, she saw him waiting outside the car instead of getting in.

"You don't always expect me to beg you to get in, do you?" She said.

He got into the car and started driving.

"You came quite late today. I think you need to be closer to me. That way, I won't have to wait so long did you to arrive."

Jaspers eyes are focused on the road, he glanced at her through the mirror.

"What do you propose we do Miss Williams?" He asked.

"Move into the mansion." She blurted out.

Jasper shook his head in disagreement.

"I don't think that is possible ma'am."

"Why isn't it possible? Aren't you my bodyguard who is supposed to protect me at all times?" She scoffed.

He nodded, "Yes. But we never agreed on living with you. You only said my services would be needed once you are outside that mansion."

"I never told you that. You don't have to tell me what to do. I am your boss after all and that's what I want. What if I have an emergency by midnight? Do I have to keep waiting for you?"

Emergency by midnight? What sort of wish is that? This woman was ready to argue with him and not willing to give up. That made him feel tired, he decided to accept. Though it is awkward living with the family, it's going to be hard for his family to accept this. Yeah, they're his main concern.

"I will accept under a condition."

Raina couldn't believe her ears. Her employee giving her a hard time and setting conditions for her like he has the right to.

"What condition?" She asked suspicious.

"I have to stay at home by weekend. I have a family you know, they will want to see me once in a while."

He has a family? Raina wasn't expecting that he would be married. He doesn't look or act like a married man, this made Raina more curious about him. But she has no time to investigate him yet, she plans to do it later on.

"I work during the weekend too. Are you saying I'm on my own during those days?"

"No. Only a day off to sleep at home. That's what I meant."

Raina scrunched her face thinking about what he meant. He wants to stay home for a night at least so he can spend time with his wife. That made her feel uneasy, she hardly understands why she feels this way.

"I'll grant your request. But that won't stop me from calling you in future. I don't know what it holds yet."

Jasper didn't say anything else. He keeps wondering what kind of human Raina is that all she wants to do is work. She doesn't even have time for socializing or other things.

He's also heard that she is not in any relationship. Mostly because she turned her suitors down, and some because of her arrogance.

"How can a lady be made with a stone heart?" He thought.

He stopped at the company as always and parked at the garage. He talked to the security men a bit, he was getting very popular amongst all the workers. Especially the ladies, they would come check him out during lunch break to see him. Most of the giving him flirty looks, sometimes making him uncomfortable.

He got to the office and met Stella at her desk as usual.

"Good morning beautiful." He said to her.

Stella blushed tucking her hair behind her ear, "Oh Mr Smith, you make me feel flattered. You know I am not that beautiful."

"Why would you say that? You are very beautiful inside and out. It is not about being beautiful for show, your heart has to be pretty too. I can't say that about some people honestly."

Stella knew he was talking about Raina. She wanted to say something when Kelvin arrived. He faced Jasper with a serious expression.

"I need to talk to you." Kelvin said.

Jasper pretended to be good with him. He gave a foul smile.

"A good morning to you too Mr Greene. May I know to what I owe this honor of talking to you this early?" He asked.

"It is about you, I am sure you don't want me talking about your private life in front of people. Are you coming or not?"

TBC🥰🥰