Chapter 1 Away from the City

Arianna was now certain that she was completely drunk. She saw an object in double and her eyes were dizzy. She belched and took the last drop of the alcohol, gulping it down. The club house was noisy and the dancers were having fun. But what mattered to Arianna was completely different. She hadn't come for fun seeking but to forget her misery and heartbreak. She was supposed to be a bride the next morning, walking down the aisle with her heartthrob and best friend for five years. They had anticipated that day to come but in less than twenty four hours, the hope of seeing that day come true was trashed. The memory of what she saw played itself again in her head "... oh my days!...fuck me harder Ethan baby...oh...good...faster...oh...yeah...I love you Ethan…" Arianna shook her head as if by doing so, the memory of it would disappear. She cleaned the tears off her face. Why can't she just forget, she's been in the club house for a few hours now, trying to forget that ugly scene she stumbled upon. But the more she tried to forget, the harder it became. She tried standing up but ended up sinking back into her seat. She summoned up her strength and stood up. She needed to visit the washroom and after that, find a way of helping herself out of the club house. Her legs were heavy and as she walked, her knees wobbled. Just before turning, she sighted a tall figure walking into one of the rooms and she followed. She went in just before he shut the door and rested her back on the door. "Hey handsome. Why don't you make me happy?" She smirked and threw herself into his arms. She started kissing him, an act that the man was reluctant to get down with. Few hours later, Arianna opened her eyes with a panting headache. She glanced around the dark room and wondered how she got in there. A vague memory of how the evening went popped up in her head and she gasped. She turned to look at her side and saw a man sleeping peacefully. What the hell had she done? She stood up with great difficulty. She doesn't need to be told that she has lost her most cherished possession: her virginity. The pain she felt between her thighs was proof enough that she had been violated. She endured the pain and put on her jeans and blouse and pulled out a $100 note, stuck it in the man's hand. The room is dark, thank goodness she didn't get to see how the man looks. He's a good gigolo but she couldn't pay him well for his services. She sneaked out of the room and went away. She went straight to her mini apartment to get a few things and leave Z- city but was dazed when the lock to her apartment had been changed. It was barely dawn and she couldn't ask her neighbours what or who changed her lock. But then,she decided to fetch her phone and called the agent handling her apartment. When she got her phone, she saw there had been a text message. It was from Ethan. She glanced and read the content "don't bother why the lock was changed, I did it" Arianna simply turned and left her apartment and everything she's got in it and went to another city. Two months later, Arianna woke up and felt lazy to get out of bed. She wondered why she caught a fever so soon, just arriving at a new city. She decided to visit the hospital and met a young doctor, he was the one on call and after examining Arianna, he sent her to the laboratory for a test. When the result was brought, the doctor handed it over to her and she glanced over it. Her hands shook when she saw the test result. Pregnancy Test -positive! What! Four years later Arianna came back from work and her son ran to hug her. She lifted him off his feet and kissed his cute temple. "Welcome Mummy" the little boy chimed, excited at the sight of his mother. "Missed you Eli" Arianna chimed, holding him firm and sitting on the sofa. "Thank you, Mrs Brook for always looking after him" Arianna said, appreciating Eli's nanny. Mrs Brook had looked after Eli since he was a baby. She's best referred to as his second mother. Arianna was his birth mother but Mrs Brook raised him. "You're welcome," Mrs Brook replied. She Soon said goodbye to Arianna and went home. She's done with the day's job the moment Arianna comes back. Arianna got a job with a company and she's been employed to work as a junior jewellery designer. She's been working there after Eli was born but then, it seemed her time in the company had ended. The company has been sold out to a new owner and all the employees have been paid off. She was paid three times her salary and her appointment terminated. "How was school today,Eli?" Arianna asked. The little boy got off her thighs and ran off to bring his books. Arianna saw how smartly he ran off and smiled. He's her consolation and the reason why she didn't get hurt again after what happened a few years ago. Each time she looks at her son, she's glad and happy that she was blessed with such an amazing son. "Mummy, I got all the marks in the class exercise. My teacher said I'm the best" Eli chimed, emptying his bag and bringing out his workbook. "Wow, you are the best Eli" Arianna praised him. The little boy was happy that his mother was as excited as him in his class work. "Eli, we are leaving for Z- city tomorrow" Arianna broke the news to him. The boy paused and next jumped up in excitement. "That means, I'm getting to meet my daddy. '' He asked rhetorically.

Chapter 2 She Returned

Arianna's smile lost its flavour at Eli's question. She had told him once when he asked her about his daddy. She simply told him that his daddy was in Z-city. But that was a mere distraction she gave him back then. How can she know who his daddy was when she doesn't even know the name of the man she had a one night stand with nor how he looked facially. "Yes baby, hopefully" she replied, forcing a smile on. The next day, Arianna arrived at the airport. From Los Angeles to Z-city, it's a few hours flight. She dragged her luggage with one hand and held her son with the other. Eli's looks attracted, a few smiles and a lot of waves of hand. Some blew him kisses and those close to him took his little hand in theirs. Arianna was long used to this charm that Eli carries wherever he appears. He is cute and adorable though, but Arianna doesn't want to believe that his appearance was capable of taking away the breath of eight out of ten people they come across. Maybe one day, he will become a model and will grow into a celebrity. She looked forward to it. Eli will definitely be a good fit for a child model. As she hailed a cab to take her to an apartment, she sighed. She had searched overnight and saw a few empty single bedroom flats and she contacted the company. She paid and told the agent she was moving in the next day. She was glad she at least got such a cheap apartment to put up with her son. She looked at the buzzing city, the one  she had lived for twenty one years of her life. That houses her childhood and youthful years. She left without looking back and now, she has returned. She will live her life, away from those who hurt her and made her leave her home city. She remembered what happened four years ago and didn't feel hurt anymore. She has moved on with her life and she's certain Ethan has been married to Daisy already, at least she guess so She is living for herself and her son. Just for the two of them. Eli was the most important thing in her life now and she would work hard to give him the best that she can afford. Arianna settled into her apartment and for the next three days, she kept sending emails to various companies who placed an advert. She hopes she gets a new job soon. She needs to enrol her son in a new school. An average middle class school. She might not be able to afford expensive schools where rich kids attend but her son wasn't going to get the least either. She bought second hand cheap furniture and gave her single bedroom apartment a fairly good looking taste. Eli was happy and said their apartment was the best. The next day, Arianna was called for an interview and before noon, she was hired. It's a small company, just trying to find its feet but told Arianna that they hope she grows with them. The salary was not much but it was better than nothing. It's a good start and she wasn't ready to despise the day of a little beginning. She accepted the job and was to resume the next day. She asked around and found a playground more like a creche where she could put Eli when she goes to work. That settled, she sighed and looked forward to her resumption the next day. She would strive to be the best she could and hope for the best and better opportunity. She resumed work and everything went well for the first two days. On the third day, her boss called her to his office and told her that a powerful Personality in Z-city was visiting their company. If he feels impressed with them, he might invest in them and make them partners. This would be a stepping stone their company has been looking forward to. Arianna should ensure that she gets herself ready and be punctual because they were going to present her as the company's head of designers. Arianna said okay and prepared her mind, in case the 'powerful personality' asked her some important question. Before the lunch hour, the secretary came toward her and whispered "he's here" in a low tone. Who is here? Arianna was going to ask when she remembered, the powerful Personality in Z-city was visiting their company. She looked out of the window and saw a fleet of cars arriving and a Lamborghini in the midst. They had arrived and parked the car in the parking lot. His presence already attracted a crowd and a few employees were peeping like she was doing. Journalists rushed into the premises with their microphone and within five minutes, the whole place was crowded. Arianna was dazed. How can a single man possess so much power and affluence? She kept looking through the window and just as the man was about to step out,her boss called her to be present in the conference room. She quickly composed herself and walked smartly. Her dress was not the expensive type but it was decent, clean and well ironed. She was in the conference room with a few other managers but her boss had gone to welcome the 'powerful Personality'. Soon, four men walked into the conference room, all dressed in black suits. There are two men in suits on both sides and a path was created in the middle where a tall slim figure walked through. As soon as he stepped into the conference room, there was silence everywhere. His presence seemed to carry a supernal aura and the atmosphere seemed to change from the ordinary. He didn't say a word but went to take a seat. Only after he sat down did Arianna and the other Managers sat down. Arianna's boss quickly got to work and introduced his employees that were present. The 'powerful Personality' didn't care enough to glance at those who were being introduced. The tense atmosphere wouldn't let Arianna raise her head to glance at the 'powerful Personality'. How can someone be this strong and domineering? His girlfriend or wife might be someone created with a special level of immunity to tolerate such a man around her. Meanwhile, Arianna's boss started by saying they are now venturing into design and have employed a competent hand which will pioneer this department. "Miss Jason, can you show us your portfolio and samples of previous work?" Her boss requested and looked towards Arianna. Arianna snapped her head up and stared at her boss. She looked lost and confused. Portfolio, sample of works? She didn't prepare any of these and she wasn't told to bring them along. She looked around at the other managers and they gestured to her to respond. "Ahh sorry excuse me, I will go get it" she declared and dashed off. Before she returned the 'powerful Personality' had left.

Chapter 3 Lost her Job

Arianna glanced at her boss and the other managers. They all seemed quiet, not able to utter a word. Of course she looked in the direction where the 'powerful Personality' sat and it had become empty. His scary looking bodyguards have also left. She knew she had flopped "I'm sorry sir. I wasn't prepared for your request" Arianna apologised. Without a word, her boss offered her a letter and when she glanced through it, she froze. She has been fired. "Sir, please don't sack me. I really need this job" Arianna pleaded. She has herself and Eli to take care of and this job is her only source of livelihood, the one she looked to in order for Eli to resume school. "The one who ordered your sack has a powerful personality. If you want to have your job back, go and plead with him" her boss replied and walked away. The other managers did the same and Arianna hurriedly went out, she needed to see this 'powerful Personality' and apologise to him. She found him just getting into his car, and ran past his bodyguards, who tried stopping her and got  to stand before him "Sir," Arianna said, panting and raising her head to glance at the powerful man. The 'powerful Personality' paused, who dared to stop him before the public glare like this? He casually raised his head to look at the fellow who got guts to stop him and his eyes met with hers. Arianna froze. Her heart beat was faster and she felt a gush of adrenaline rushed through her spine. She shivered and beads of sweat rose on her forehead. The identical look between this 'powerful Personality' and her son was too striking. It was as if they were made from the same sculpture and divided into two. Same eyes, lips, complexion and colour of the hair. He is the bigger version of her son and Eli is a spitting image of him. She felt her heart beat twice its Normal rate. If she hadn't slept with a gigolo that night, she would readily have assumed that he is Eli's father. But a 'powerful Personality' like him cannot go to such a club let alone, working as a gigolo. "Who the hell are you?" One of the men in Black suits asked, glaring at the woman's audacity. Does she want to die? "I'm sorry, I flopped a while ago. Please sir, I don't want to lose my job. I really need this job.." Arianna was pleading. She finished pleading with her head bowed, she couldn't dare to stare a second time at the face that looked exactly like her son's. She stood still, her hands folded in front of her and waited for the 'powerful Personality' to say something, to accept her apologies or decline it, but he didn't say a word. She felt his gaze was on her. He probably was scrutinising her and didn't know what her fate might be. Since he wasn't saying anything, she turned and wanted to leave when she heard him speak "don't you dare take another step" he thundered. Arianna paused and remained rooted on a point. She cannot move forward and dare not look back to avoid coming face to face with the 'powerful Personality' again. After a while, he commanded "throw this filth out of my sight" Arianna returned home feeling weak and exhausted. Exhausted not from the pressure or stress of work, but the loss of her job. How can she be so unprepared for a simple thing as being presented to a future investor? It seemed to her that she's not professional at all and lacks the basic knowledge of being a company's specialist. She went to get Eli from the creche and came home. She just wants to go into her room and soak her pillows with her tears. She needed to shed some tears and relieved herself of her unhappy mood. But because of Eli, she pretended to be strong. She has to be strong for him and not let him down. "Mummy, did you see my daddy today?" Eli asked, holding his mother's hands playfully. Arianna sighed softly, Eli's words reminded her of the looks on that 'powerful Personality'. If he wasn't so strong,she might have presumptuously guessed he was Eli's father. But then, she slept with a gigolo four years ago. He can never condescend so low to become one. "No I haven't met your dad, but I hope soon" Arianna forced a smile and pulled him to herself. She kissed his temple and told him he is her lucky star. "But mummy, why did you come home so early today?" Eli asked and Arianna told him that she wants to be with him earlier than the previous days. That made Eli happy and he giggled. Before sleeping, Arianna was worried. Where on earth will she find another job so easily? How can she cope with a son without a job? She needs to give Eli a good life. Then she remembered. A doctor friend of hers had told her to contact him if she ever visits Z-city again. She went to her bag and found the complimentary card. She immediately dialled his contact and he answered in his deep masculine voice "hello Miss Jason" He was happy when Arianna told him she's in Z-city. He promised to come around and check on her. Arianna said okay. She felt a little elevated. At least someone was coming to check on her. Few minutes later, doctor Richard called back and asked her if she would like working with the Hudson's holding? Hudson? That's the largest holding in Z-city. And from what she's heard about them, they are the highest paying conglomerate in Z-city. She replied immediately and said yes. In less than an hour, she received an email from Hudson's holdings. She was invited for an interview the next day. Arianna woke up the next day, feeling excited. She took a bath and dressed smartly. She arrived at the high story building which houses the Hudson holding. She sighed softly. It's great that she was invited to work here. She prayed she got lucky and got employed. It's her dream place to work and prayed that dream would come true. She was interviewed and immediately she was hired. She was assigned to her new office. "There are works done halfway by the former designer, you can check it out and complete it" the employment manager instructed. "That's alright" Arianna nodded, happy that she got the job in the first place. She would do whatever job she was assigned including a leftover one. "But first, I need to introduce you to the CEO," Ryan declared, gesturing for Arianna to come along. She nodded and walked behind Mr Ryan, towards the CEO's office.

Chapter 4 For the second time

Mr Ryan knocked gently and a feminine voice answered from within "yes, come in". They got in and found a lady standing with a few files in her hand. "Hello Sara," Mr Ryan said. "Good morning,Mr Ryan" Sara responded and looked past Mr Ryan to Arianna who stood beside Ryan. "Where is the CEO?" Mr Ryan asked and Sara told him that he just went out after instructing her to get him some files. She's been waiting for him for over twenty minutes already. Ryan nodded and turned to glance at Arianna. "She's Sara, she's the secretary to the CEO. I think you should also wait and get to introduce yourself to him when he gets back" he suggested. Arianna said okay and glanced at Sara with a friendly smile. She's yet to meet all the employees. But meeting Sara was already one of the many employees she will be working side by side with. "I'm Arianna" she introduced herself as soon as Mr Ryan left. "Nice meeting you Arianna" Sara said. The two women waited for another ten minutes,yet the CEO was not back. Sara said she would leave. There's another assignment she was to submit to the CEO in an hour's time. She'd better go back and do her work. Arianna said okay and waited still. Has the CEO forgotten that he requested his secretary to bring him files before stepping out? Anyways, she's new and as the tradition is, she has to get properly introduced to the CEO before starting work officially. While waiting, Arianna took a glance at the exquisite office. It's like the office of a nation's president. Furnished and decorated. Suddenly, an object attracted her attention. She narrowed her brow and looked intently. The pendant and necklace bears a striking resemblance with hers. She had left it in her apartment back then even though she rarely removed it off her neck. The pendant was still glittering, just like her own was, back then. She really missed it. That's the only possession she got from her mother. She didn't get to take it away with her when she left Z-city four years ago, and till the moment, it still hurts her that she couldn't. How come the CEO has the exact type of the necklace? Anyways, some of these jewelleries are made of more than one. Arianna ended up waiting for another thirty minutes. Her legs become heavy and she felt she was going to have a foot sore due to her high heels. She decided to go and check on him later. But Arianna got busy with her work for the rest of the day. When she closed, she was going to leave when Mr Ryan strolled towards her desk. "Were you able to introduce yourself to the CEO?" He asked, his eyes lingering over Arianna's body. He was gazing at her face, her neck,boops and the lust in his eyes cannot be mistaken. Arianna wasn't comfortable with the way he was gazing at her. "No. I waited but he didn't come back before I left" she answered. "Fine. First thing tomorrow morning, make sure you go to his office and do the proper introduction" Mr Ryan instructed. Arianna said okay, she turned to leave, eager to get out of the sight of this lustful looking man when Ryan gripped her by the wrist. He looked around the large staff room, and all the other employees had gone. Arianna had probably waited this long to complete the task at hand. Arianna shivered when Ryan held her wrist. She glanced at the gripped hand and straight up towards his face. His eyes were full of lust and he licked his lower lip seductively. "I can make you have a great life in this place if you choose to cooperate with me. You and I can get intimate with each other and run things together. If you please me well, I will ensure you get promoted with a lot of incentives…" Ryan was still saying when Arianna pulled her hand off his grip angrily. "Excuse me Mr Ryan. I am not that kind of a woman who gets to the top by using her body to achieve it. Don't forget to keep professionality in mind when talking to me next time" she yelled at him. "And I must remind you that I can also make your life a hell if you refuse to dance to my tone. Don't forget that" Ryan threatened. Arianna cast him a disgusting stare and walked away. Such nonsense. She thought he was a responsible man, she didn't know he was so dirty, ready to get intimate with a junior colleague. Excited that she got a placement in the Hudson's holdings, she decided to stop by and buy a toy for Eli. Something that he would like. She took a cab and went to the kiddies world, a large supermarket where a section was set aside for buying kiddies things. She got in and bought a big toy car and a cap. That's all she could afford at the moment. She got her card and paid. As she stepped out with the items at hand, she saw a crowd gathered and people talking in whispers. She hurried her steps towards the crowded scene to see what the hell was going on. An old man was on the floor and was being beaten by a man in Black suit. Arianna looked around and saw that there were other men in Black suits standing and acting as spectators, not trying to stop their colleague beating an old man. The man on the floor was spitting out blood and his face had been battered. Unable to stand still she walked over to the midst and pushed the man in Black suit away. Not expecting that anyone would push him from the back, the man stumbled and Arianna helped the old man to sit up. She glanced at the man in suit, whose eyes were shooting daggers at her. "How can you hit an old man like this, don't you have respect for elders?" She reprimanded him. She heard the murmuring from the crowd become louder and wondered why no one came to rescue the old man. "Who the fuck are you and dare you interfere? Do you want to die?" The man in Black suit roared, his eyes as scary as if he would strangle Arianna any moment soon. Ignoring the threats of the man, Arianna warned "Don't you dare touch him again" with her index finger pointed at him. The man was taken aback. She's got a gut. She dares to give him warning? He chuckled aloud, his palm formed a fist. "If I do, what would you do, huh, tell me?""I will give you a deafening slap," Arianna replied, glancing at him with resentment. Such an inhumane attitude from a younger man to an older man who could pass as his father. The crowd suddenly dispersed. The man in Black suit raised his hand, ready to give the old man another punch and see just how this wallflower would be capable of hitting him when he heard "stop" His hand became suspended in the air. That voice cannot be mistaken. It's the boss and he gently brought his hand back to his side. Arianna looked at the direction of the voice and saw a tall slim figure glaring at her in irritation. A large part of the crowd had dispersed but a good number of them were standing a little distance away. 'Powerful Personality'? Arianna whispered under her breath. She met the man the previous day and he was the reason she lost her job. Thank goodness she got a better offer at the Hudson's holdings. The man stared at Arianna with hostility in his eyes. He looked at her from her head to her toes and felt a greater resentment for this woman who goes about trying to get his attention. "I'm sorry boss. This man stole and tried running away. I caught him and taught him a lesson when this woman came over and threatened me.." the man in Black suit was explaining when the 'powerful Personality' raised his hand. He immediately stopped talking. Arianna squinted and turned to glance at the old man "you really stole something?" She asked, almost blaming herself for jumping into a matter she really doesn't have an idea how it started. "Yes, I'm sorry, '' the old man mumbled. Arianna became embarrassed. She swallowed hard and glanced at the man in Black suit and then passed a quick glance at the 'powerful Personality' before looking away. "You are an attention seeker. This is the second time you bring your damn self before my face. Tell me what you want and who sent you to trail me?" The 'powerful Personality' asked, his voice deeply masculine. "It wasn't intentional. Excuse me" Arianna said and wanted to turn when several bodyguards surrounded her,back and sideways, leaving the front out of it. She came before the 'powerful Personality' just a few distance between them. "Tell me how much you want in order for you not to come anywhere near me again?" He asked, his gaze on her with fury. He stretched his hand and a bodyguard brought him a bundle of money. He threw it on the ground and declared "pick that money and never come before me again. I know your type of woman. You seek attention and bring yourself before 'powerful Personality' to gain attention. The next time I see you before me, I will destroy you without an intact corpse" the 'powerful Personality' threatened. "I don't mean to come before you. And I'm sorry, I am not that type of woman who seeks attention. I don't need your Money" she declared and turned around to go. The bodyguards blocked her path further but the 'powerful Personality' nodded and they let her go. The old man ran after her with his hands clasped "I'm sorry Miss. I am usually not like this. I was hungry and decided to steal that apple pie to quench my hunger…" he was apologising. "Then beg instead. It's far way better to beg than to steal. See what you reduced yourself into?" Arianna advised. She dug her hand into her bag and brought out the last note of $20 she has and gave it to him "take and get whatever the money can afford" The old man appreciated her and Arianna went away. Now she's stuck. The last Money left on her to take a cab home is what she gave to the old man. How will she reach home now? She stood for like five minutes when suddenly a BMW drove past her. She saw it reversed and stopped before her. The driver's door yanked open and a beautiful lady walked out. "Arianna!" She called and before she could say jack, she rushed towards her and hugged her. "Genesis" Arianna chimed hugging her friend and with moist eyes. Her childhood friend. Genesis was her bestie for many years until she left Z-city four years ago. "I missed you Aria love" Genesis said in a shaky voice. "I missed you too, Gene," Arianna replied. They are both fond of calling each other by the short form 'Aria' for Arianna and 'Gene' for Genesis. The two friends stopped hugging and held each other's hands. Staring with moist eyes. "Where are you heading?" Genesis asked and Arianna replied "home" "Hop in, girlfriend. There's a lot we need to catch up on" Genesis replied. Happily Arianna hopped in. She's glad she saw Genesis. Now, going home was much easier.

Chapter 5 Meeting the CEO

Arianna arrived at her address and told Genesis to pull up. The latter was happy and parked. She got out of the car and followed Arianna towards her apartment. "You will get to meet my son, Genesis," Arianna chimed. She was happy that she found her friend again. She, Genesis and Daisy were best friends until she caught Daisy with her fiance a day before her wedding with Ethan. She decided not to contact Genesis again. She lost faith in friendship. But now, she felt that love and friendship bond was back when she sighted Genesis. "Son, you have a son, Arianna?" Genesis asked. Arianna really has a son with her lover? She doesn't want to believe Ethan's words, but having a son is making her doubtful. "Yes. He's three years plus" Arianna answered, not paying attention to Genesis' surprised question. She is just happy to find her friend again. She pushed the door open and asked Genesis to sit. She would fetch her son and introduce him to her. Genesis said okay and sat down. The house looked poorly furnished. The wall decor was outdated and the furniture was cheap and not in Vogue anymore. Arianna must have been through a lot to survive after she cheated on Ethan and escaped. When Arianna returned,she came in with a cute adorable boy. The little boy's eyes were ocean blue and his skin was white, he looked so sweet and Genesis opened her arms and pulled him into a hug. She couldn't say a word for a few minutes. Arianna is a very beautiful woman, she's the most beautiful girl in their college days but this boy is way more cute than her. Her eyes welled up in tears. Such an adorable little guy. She wished she had a son like him, it doesn't matter to her what people say or think about her, this boy has made her fear disappear. She sniffled and Eli didn't know why this Aunt sniffled. She felt her tears drop on his shoulders and carefully free himself from her grip and looked at her in the face. "Why are you crying, Aunt? Mummy said brave people don't cry" he said placing his little chubby hands on Genesis' chin. "No, baby. Aunt is not crying out of weakness,love. Aunt is so happy to see you. You're so cute" Genesis declared, forcing a smile. Genesis was right, the boy looked way too cute to be in a shabby apartment like this one. But despite it, his cuteness was still there intact and attractive. "Don't make me go emotional, Genesis" Arianna interrupted them. She doesn't know why people cannot pass without passing a second and most times a third glance at her son. Some would even pull over and take his hand, pecking it. They claimed he's so cute and adorable. But she didn't see anything so special about Eli's facial looks and that of the other kids she's met. Hence, sometimes she doesn't want to take him out. Seeing Genesis' long hug, her moist and tear filled eyes, she wondered if seeing Eli was the reason until she said it. "Arianna, you always amaze me. This is your son, you gave birth to him yourself? I mean to ask, did you adopt him?" Genesis asked. This boy would make her a billionaire for just a single child model. She can't believe he is truly her son, birthed by her. "Of course he is my son. I Carried him in my belly for nine months and gave birth to him myself,not even through a caesarian section" Arianna replied and chuckled aloud. "Arianna, I love you" Genesis said and hugged her again. "I have an appointment. How about we meet tomorrow evening?" Genesis asked. "Yeah, it's okay. But first, let me offer you something" Arianna said and stood up. Genesis stood up and gripped her hand "No. I will eat my fill next time. I will always stop by often to check on you and this cute guy" she said and blew him kisses. Arianna Chuckled and said "His name is Eli" . These cute sweet words in describing her son didn't really go down well on her. When Genesis left, Arianna remembered she bought something for Eli. She told him to close his eyes and the little boy did, using his little palm to do so. She went and got the toy and cap and said "now open your eyes,Eli" and she raised the gift up for him. "Wow…I love it," Eli chimed. He hugged his mother, circling his little hands around her thighs. Arianna was happy that Eli liked it. She gave it to him and he immediately put the cap on. "I will wear this cap every day, mummy," he said, touching the cap on his head. "I'm glad you liked it," Arianna said. She doesn't have much, but the little she's able to afford in buying things for Eli, he always appreciated it. She's glad she's got such a good kid. She was supposed to meet her friend Dr Richard but decided to suspend the meeting since she was going to be with Genesis the next day. She can't afford to go out that day again, leaving her son all alone by himself. She called him and told him she got the job but would not be able to meet up with him until the next day. He said okay and he would adjust his schedule and ensure he takes her out for dinner. When Dr Richard hung up, he sighed. Arianna is always scared of being with him. He had tried several times to help her back in Z-city, but she wouldn't want to have anything to do with him. She avoids him like plaque. The next morning, Arianna arrived at the office. She met Mr Ryan who was already in the office and greeted him. "The CEO is in his office, go and introduce yourself to him before anything else" he instructed and Arianna said okay. She kept her bag and went to the CEO's office. She saw Sara had arrived and said good morning to her. She told Sara she was there to introduce herself to the CEO. "Yes, he's in" Sara said and Arianna went to the door and knocked gently, she was totally cautious. She was going to Meet the CEO for the first time. "Come in," the deep masculine voice said. She pushed the door open and went in. He was working on his computer and didn't raise his head to see who came in. "Good morning sir. My name is Arianna…" Arianna was introducing herself when he said "Sit down" he ordered and Arianna sat down on the sofa. She glanced at the CEO and felt she might have met him. His side view is somewhat familiar. Few minutes later, he shut his laptop and raised his head to look at the new employee and their eyes locked:

Chapter 6 You're the woman!

Arianna's heart beat almost skipped when she saw who the CEO was. Her complexion flushed purple and her hands suddenly became sweaty. Jace Hudson stared at the woman in front of him. She has the effrontery to step her feet into the Hudson's holdings and her audacity brought her this far into his office. This woman is trailing him. She's deliberately after him and his enemies might have assigned her to get information about him. But he would teach her a lesson. Arianna didn't wait to be told. She stood up quickly and walked a little away. She was shivering and the temperature in the office seemed to be hot. Is the CEO the same person as the 'powerful Personality' she had met twice? And just yesterday, he warned her not to come before him ever again and this morning, here she was, being stared at by him. "Didn't I warn you not to come before me,ever again?" Jace Hudson asked, his voice filled with so much resentment. He stood up and walked towards her. Arianna was taking each step backwards. He was getting closer and she kept going backwards until she got to a point she couldn't go further. She was stopped by the executive sofa in his office. Arianna bowed her head and said "I'm sorry. I didn't know you are the CEO of the Hudson holding""Liar!" He yelled into her ears. There is no one in Z-city that didn't know him as the CEO of the Hudson's holding. She's such a cheap woman, with a cheap orientation, cheap dress, a cheap look and a disgusting bitch. "You are cheap in every sense of the word. You can't even learn to tell a convincing lie" he smirked wickedly and gripped her chin with his two fingers and forced her mouth open. "What do you want from me?" He asked in a thunderous voice, his eyes emitting a killing intent. He yanked her forcefully and faced her down on the desk "you want sex, right? Fine I will give you" He held her by the waist and pressed her ass against his dick. "I gave you money but you won't accept it. Then I will give you my dick and you can't refuse it this time" His hand on her neck, forcing her head against the desk. He was furious and was deliberately hurting Arianna. "I'm not here for anything. I didn't even know you before my encounter with you a few days ago.." Arianna was breathing with difficulty. "I am not that kind of a woman, please believe me" Arianna pleaded. Jace suddenly forced her face up and kissed her lips violently. He forced her lips apart and kissed her roughly. Arianna perceived a certain familiarity with him when he kissed her. She was struggling hard to get free from his grip but she wasn't powerful enough to push him away. "I will fuck you and you will learn to stay 50 kilometers from anywhere I am" holding her waist and pressed her harder to himself. "I'm sorry, please. Don't do this. I will stay away from you and anywhere I hear your name being mentioned. I promise you, please let me go" Arianna pleaded afraid she's going to be violated. Suddenly he let her go and Arianna quickly walked towards the door in haste. She needs to leave the office immediately. If she could fly or melt away she would have done it to save herself from this terrible man. "Stop" Jace ordered and turned sideways to glance at Arianna. The latter paused but refused to turn back to glance at him. "Your body fragrance is familiar" Jace declared, turning fully to stand behind her. He squinted and glanced at her back view. Arianna squinted. He perceived the same thing just like her. She felt his scent was familiar too. Had they met before, aside from the day in her previous work place a few days ago, she was certain she hadn't met him before. "That woman four years ago is you, right?" Jace declared. Arianna was dazed. She felt her heart skip. The man she slept with four years ago was a gigolo. But when the reality of the semblance between her son and this man occurred to her, she was more scared. He can't possibly be,no, he shouldn't be. Jace Hudson walked towards her and turned her to face him. He bent over, his head at the nook of her neck, he inhaled her scent and pulled away, gazing at her furiously. "You were that woman four years ago. You are indeed the woman who took advantage of me. You forced me into your bed" Jace declared, now certain that she was the woman he had been looking for. "I said it already that I don't know what you are talking about. I haven't met you before" Arianna denied. She was certain now, that he was the man she slept with and he was Eli's father. But how he ended up a gigolo was something she doesn't know. She has to insist that she doesn't know him. Thank goodness he doesn't know a thing about Eli. "Fine. The woman four years ago who took advantage of me forgot something" Jace said and leisurely went to pick the necklace and its golden pendant and threw it on the floor. "Since you said it's not you, I will just trash it under my foot" Jace Hudson declared and threw the pendant along with its necklace on the floor and placed his foot on it, ready to apply force on it. When he woke up that day, four years ago, he saw that the woman had escaped but under the pillows between them, he saw the necklace. From the moment he saw it, it remained in his possession till that moment. Arianna's heart beat. No, this necklace was all her mother left for her when she died. It reminds her of her mother's memories and the love contained in that necklace. She can't let him destroy it or trampling on it. Her gaze was on the pendant and saw how he placed his feet on it. "No sir. Don't do it" she said and rushed forward. "I thought you said you were not the woman four years ago?" Jace demanded, fastening his gaze on her. Cheap liar. Not only a casual, loose woman, she's also a bloody liar. "Okay, I'm sorry about that night. I was drunk and I was in a state of depression. I'm sorry. I am actually not that type of woman" Arianna explained. Jace ignored her pleas and chuckled softly. A woman took advantage of him and told him she was sorry and drunk. He's too mature to believe such fairy tales. Arianna saw he was not ready to raise his foot off the pendant and she decided to leave. She wanted to turn the door knob when Jace Hudson thundered "Don't you dare take another step"