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Episode 14

Vance

What are you doing here gabby?" I asked giving him an 'we had an agreement'look!

He's getting me upset

Let's go Vance,I'm late for work, you*to gabby* can get out,same in you got in" Bianca said and Gabby rushed to her

I'm sorry,we got on the wrong foot,you mind if we grab a bite something,I want us to be friends" he said and I rolled my eyes

Gabby,cut it out,we aren't enemies,neither friends,so get out now!gosh you're such a border" Bianca said and Gabby grabbed her hands strongly

You can't talk to me like that,you're gonna come with me,and we're gonna talk! Got it" he said with gritted teeth...

Gosh! Bianca was already wincing in pain...I gave Gabby a pleading eye...

Gabby,let her be pls,she would have really gone with you,its just we really have something to catch up on...plss,maybe next time" I said and she let her go and breathed in

I'm sorry for hurting you,its just you frustrate me mo..."he was saying when Bianca landed a slap on his face

listen Gabby! This is the last time Gabby,last time you'll lay your hands on me..if ever you try hurting me,I'll deal with you!and I mean it when I say it.the only reason you have the free air to hurt me is cos my husband isn't here! I'll correct that soon..and you'll get what's coming to you asshole!out of my way!" Bianca said and pushed him and left and I trailed after her,not after giving gabby a tongue out first like telling him he deserved it.

Bianca

I went to Dean's office again and saw franka coming out with one other girl...

Good morning mam," they both greeted terrified

Its okay,you can go,I'm not mad...get to work I said smiling and they nodded in shock and left

I entered and moved to dean and crossed my arms around his neck from behind his chair...

Mr CEO" I called like a baby as he ignored me and continued going through files

I can't believe I'm doing this,and to dean for that matter

did you see franka leaving my office?" He asked

Yeah,I did,but I'm not hyped up..I know nothing is going on..I trust you" I said and he chuckled

Now,she trusts me...well I'm not sure I trust you. Wait is that how you sleep with men?have you slept with Gabby too?" He said as I walked to sit down but I froze on his last question

Wow! Hold it right there...I never slept with Gabby or any other guy except Lucas,the guy you saw yesterday,and its once in a while,besides...why do you care?I can do that if I want,this thing between us is fake,so don't get worked up" I said and he signed

come here.." He said and I came to him

I'm sorry if I made you jealous or horrible,Bianca,my heart shattered into pieces when I saw you on that bed,second,I and franka are just close..she's like a sister to me,she doesn't makes me feel like you do...I hate bullies..I've been a victim when young..so hearing what you did with franka brought back those memories, I don't want you to be like those devils,I want you to be kind to your workers,they make you rich,got it!and I'm sure with that,this company is gonna win the award,I'm sorry again" he said and I smilled...

I felt so happy

I'm sorry too,but don't blame me if I get jealous at times,Dean,I..I like you,I'm suppose to get jealous,this isn't fake to me,I'm happy I ended up picking the garbage boy,I'll never sleep with another guy again" I said and he smilled

Alright,now we declare this quarrel officially over" he declared

Yes! So do you wanna come back to the house?" I asked

Nah,I'm staying somewhere safe,okay B,if you don't mind,I've got work to do" he said and pecked me as I stood up from his Laps and went to my office blushing...

Dean

Its 5:00pm, today was such a long day,so busy,after the whole meetings and stuff,

I'm becoming more responsible now, who knew that a thief would one day be a CEO?

All thanks to Bianca...

I went to the small supermarket and joined mufus and hampy...

Franka joined too...not long after,she went out with her few girlfriends...

Just then someone,a woman actually,a not so elderly women stopped me,looking so shocked...

Dean? Is that you?your mother has been looking for you long ago come with me!" She said wanting to drag me when I stopped her to process what she said

What the? My biological, like my mom?" I asked and she nodded smiling and I froze

Vance

I was in my room,when my window opened as gabby climbed into my room..

Gabby! What the hell!" I said flinching in fear,thinking it was a thief or an intruder

We need to talk! Mum has.." He was saying when

Shut it Gabby,we had an agreement!get out,I'm mad at you!" I said raising my voice a bit

Listen first Vance,my mum just got a text,and she looked so hyped up...

I think...

In think,she's found him!" He said looking scared and hurt and I froze!

what?" I exclaimed...just then I started hearing footsteps to my room,Gabby quickly hide in my bathroom...

As Bianca entered my room without knocking!

hey,can I talk with you,I'm feeling so bored as Dean isn't here with us,I hope he comes back tonight" she said and I nodded and faked a smile,meanwhile I was freaking scared right there...

What if she sees Gabby!? Thank God our rooms are sound proofs...

You'll get use to it..tell you what,if it really bothers you,we'll go look for him where he's staying in the next hour,we can always ask franka," I said

Good idea Vance,can I use your bathroom real quick?" She asked and I gasp

Oh no!

She was already moving to the bathroom!!

Busted...

I have to stop her

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