TRUTH ABOUT THE ENCOUNTER Ethan smiled for the first time since the meeting and nodded. He took another sip from his juice. “For your first question, I would say it's quite complicated. So the answer is 'yes' and 'no'. I was not a doctor before I went in but came back as a doctor. Anyways, I am not a medical doctor and have not had formal training in modern medicine. I practise alternative medicine and ancient medical techniques. To your second question. I guess you know the answer. And yes, I did that. But it has all ended now. We are divorced, and each of us has moved on with their lives. The details I cannot give out since it is a legal matter.” Ehan said blatantly, refusing to go into the details of the event. Emily nodded. She had started her meal and would pause occasionally to talk or to listen to what Ethan was saying. “So if you say you have all moved on with your life. I understand, but what I don't understand is why you showed up to the event to e

BOLDNESS IN THE FACE OF THE CONSEQUENTIAL STORM THE NEXT MORNING. Ava and Jake sat in their car, driving towards Emily’s office. Ava was driving, and as they drove, they were discussing the answers they were going to give to Emily’s questions. Jake was a little nervous but suddenly seemed all unconcerned about whether or not they were going to get the contract. Jake noticed that she was acting nonchalant but did not say anything, thinking it was her way of handling the anxiety, or maybe she was sure they were going to get the contract and so seemed not bothered. At exactly 10 am, they drove up to the premises of the head office of the Winsor Group. The two got down, Ava holding a brown envelope with some files in it. They went to the reception, and after identifying themselves, a security guard escorted them to the conference room. The meeting was supposed to start at exactly 10:10 am, and they got to the conference room five minutes early. Emily was not in, and Mr David was

A CINEMATIC PERFORMANCE Ava comforted herself and stood up from the seat. She went into full-blown mode, coupled with emotional blackmail, and anything that could enter her head at that moment. “Dear esteemed members of the board. These issues are mere allegations. Even before my ex-husband, Ethan, was going to jail, we were already battling over the divorce. I had even initiated the divorce contract before he was sentenced, and even when he was sentenced, I went in there multiple times to visit him, just so he could sign the documents and I could be free. However, my ex-husband was refusing to sign the divorce papers, denying me my ability to go about my life as a single woman. I started dating Jake years after Ethan went to jail. All the while, I was visiting him to get him to sign the document so I could be free, but he never did. I am a woman, and I know I can't be tied down by a single man who had refused to let me go while he was in jail for committing murder. I cannot

HAVE A NICE TIME Immediately they got home, they both went into the bedroom, with joy. Jake opened a mini fridge and took out some wine. He poured it into two glasses, set some music to be playing softly in the background, and the two set out to a happy evening, laughing and sipping from their wine. Jake stood in front of Ava with a smile on his face. “You are a wonderful woman by all standards, and you proved that again today. Thank you for doing what you know how to do best,” Jake said softly into her ears. Ava blushed, and before long, the two were in a deep kiss. They had dropped their wine glasses and were kissing passionately, the soft music in the background creating a romantic atmosphere for them. After a few seconds of deep kissing, their hands found themselves on each other's bodies, unconsciously undressing themselves. A few seconds later, they were both naked, on their bed. Their clothes were spread haphazardly on the floor. Ava lay on her back, staring up at Ja

ONE DOOR CLOSES, ANOTHER OPENS“Dear Avish Beauty Company,We at Glamour Luxe Inc. are happy to receive your message for partnership.This is an official response to your request.After careful review of all the documents, information and requirements submitted by your management, the board members of Glamour Luxe Inc. and the Winsor Group, at large, have made our decision on the current pending status of our contract…” Ava read the first part of the message faster than a lightning bolt, trying to get to the part where she needed.Her heart was beating faster than usual, and it seemed like it was going to burst out of her chest anytime soon.She continued reading the part that she had been waiting for.“…. After our careful review and consultation with our legal and social partners, we have come to the conclusion to boycott our previous suspended partnership and discontinued any partnership relations we have with Avish Beauty Company……” There was more, but this was just the part Ava n