Novels by Ada

When she didn't reply immediately, Richard turned to the table to see what had prompted the change in complexion.“That's Lutenant, isn't it?”She nodded, looking at her feet, the joy she had felt a few minutes ago transforming to anger and envy.Lutenant looked as if he was doing exceptionally well for himself. His tuxedo jacket was fitted in all the right places, and the smile on his face was perfect. He looked as if he could make the cover of a business magazine.“Do you still want this table, Ariel? We can leave if you want. You don't…you don't have to share a table with this loser.”Running away was cowardice.“No Richard, this is a dinner made to celebrate our child, isn't it? A man from my past has no right to determine if I should stay in this restaurant or not.”Richard glanced at her, an eyebrow raised, as if to confirm if that was her wish. In reply, she left his side, walking briskly past Lutenant and the two women, then planting herself at the other side of the table. W

For the first time that day, Ariel turned to look at Richard.Richard’s hand trembled slightly as he placed the plates on the sink, unable to match the intensity of her gaze.“When was the last time you asked me how I was faring, Richard?” She paused, wiped her hands furiously on the towel next to her, before continuing. “Like properly ask me how I'm doing?”Richard ran a hand through his hair. Did she know how a mess his life was at the moment? Did she have an idea of the secrets he held? Secrets that could destroy their marriage, that could expose him for who he was.“Ariel, I know I've been terrible in that aspect these past few days…”“Terrible?” She interrupted him, eyes flashing, hands curled into balls. “Terrible is an understatement, Richard, I've been ignored. You act as though I don't exist. You leave the house at odd hours and come back whenever you feel like it. Is this the marriage we're supposed to build on a strong foundation?”Without warning, he tried to hug her, but

She could cover her bills if Lutenant bluntly refused to. She glanced at him, but he was totally ignoring them, his eyes on his phone, as though their discussion didn't exist. She could feel the unspoken anger even though he hadn't said anything. “Well, we'll have to use the bus first. It will take us down to the consortium, where we'll get our cars and go down to the restaurant. Have you grabbed your things?” “Yes, I have. Everything is in this bag.” Claudia muttered, touching the bag that was slung over her shoulder. The bus approached the group of three, parking at a distance ahead of them. For the first time since Claudia had interrupted their discussion, Lut spoke. “Are we ready?” Nodding, Aurora found herself wondering if Lutenant's anger towards her was because of her persistent need to push herself forward, or if there was something else attached. * For the first time in days, Richard made it to

By the time the sun had set and the rest of the team members who had come to the outskirts had begun to leave for their various homes, Aurora was hungry and aching so badly for her bed. She smiled at Lutenant, who seemed to the brightest one of them all, how he was still smiling even after such a long day was baffling. To her, it was what made him their superior. Because she couldn't even imagine herself smiling after such a tiring day. “So, what do you say? What is your suggestion? Which buildings do we start working on first?” Aurora almost told him that she performed better as a worker when her stomach was filled and she had eaten, but decided to clamp down on her words by smiling instead before replying. “Definitely the administrative building. It looks okay, but a little painting needs to be done. We're going to be having a lot of clients come in, right? If that is the case we need to make it look very good, comfortable for ever

Her social life back in college was good. It was just that life grew serious after a while, and she retreated into her shell.But she always tried to have fun whenever she could.“We're hoping there are no damages whatsoever to this company, right, Mr Frederickson? Tricking us has its consequences, you know.”It was one of the lawyers, a stern faced man called Terry speaking.Mr Fredrickson shook his head.“I would never do that. I support whatever Lutenant is about to do here and respect him and his company way too much. I can't do that.”“Good. If that is the case, you can sign the final document releasing the company which was once yours to its new owner.”The scribbling was done in a few minutes.Aurora watched Lut stand to his feet, a spring in his step. She could literally see the happiness on his face and his every movement.“Thank you for this, Mr Fredrickson. I cherish this opportunity to lead your company, and trust me when I say I will do my best to maintain the standard yo

Moving in the bus alongside two lawyers from Jimmy's law firm, which was the firm that his company always patronized, Lutenant James felt ready for what was the final lap of the company he had just purchased.He wasn't happy. In fact, he was elated.He had seen what he was about to do grow from an idea to reality. And without doubt, he was going to do everything in his power to make sure that the company got the status that he was aiming for.Next to him was Aurora, who was gradually sipping her iced tea.Staring at her lips briefly, he knew that trying to forget that he had kissed her during Natalie's housewarming party was never going to happen.The kiss was at the back of his mind, reoccurring, time and time again no matter how hard he tried to avoid it. It seemed inevitable.“You've looked at my tea so much that I'm beginning to worry you might want a taste.”He laughed, running a hand through his hair.“I admit that I should've brought something along with me, even water at most.