"How's your sister? Was it serious?" Yazmine decided to start a conversation.
"She is getting better. The burn was only on her shoulder, it's going to leave a little scar"
"How did she get trapped?"
"It was ex.. she rejected him when he asked her back so he decided to get revenge. He's in police custody though I wish to deal with him myself. If I was around then this wouldn't have happened" Aiden replied, clenching his jaw.
Yazmine felt sad about the news. Aiden must be blaming himself, so she decided to change the topic.
"So where is your guitar?" She asked and Aiden chuckled.
"I've almost forgotten you know literally 70% about me," Aiden said, gazing at her. They both smiled.
"Well, thanks for the company. I've finally gotten to know who you are" She muttered.
"Are you disappointed?" He asked, his voice calm and smooth.
"Disappointed? Of course not. Why would you think that way?" She asked.
"Well, remember the girl I told you I liked at work."
Yazmine's smile dropped when she heard this. Staring at her for a while, he spoke again.
"Never mind," He sighed. "You should spend the night here. There are three clean rooms"
"Oh no, I'm leaving"
"It's late out there Yazmine. You don't want to get into the hands of those kidnappers out there"
Yazmine blinked severally and faced him again. "How come you're living in such a dangerous place?"
"I like it that way. Just stay, you shouldn't be scared"
"I'm not scared"
"Hmm, Goodnight," He said, laying on the couch, then closed his eyes.
Yazmine bit down her lips. This guy is really something else.
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On the next day, the video of the restaurant scene went viral leaving netizens speechless. Candy's behavior and Venessa's words made them think hard.
President Diego's hidden bride, could it be Candy Jefferson....
No way, I thought Mr. President got married to a commoner...
Come to think of it, is that why their company decided to merge?...
This is crazy but what about Venessa's statement? She called her infertile and that she killed her ex...
The commenter above should mind the way he speaks.. you might get into trouble!...
This is driving me insane...
Venessa has no right to call her that, it's completely rude of her. I would have done the same if I were Candy or maybe even more...
Even the president supported her. I've watched the video a hundred times. It's just so satisfying, haha...
Fuck Candy or whatever she is. She has no right to hit Venessa that way!...
The commenter above needed to take chill pills. What would you do if you were called a barren woman!....
Commenters popped up like never before. Netizens tackle each other. Some of them began to dig out information.. mostly pictures of Diego and Candy. One of them was a picture at a business function..
They wore the same rings!
Another incident was when Diego saved Candy out of the pool. Their pics together began to trend. A page was even created earning so many followers.
This is so cute, why did they hide it though? They look so good together...
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Hannah scoffed at seeing the pictures and commenting. None of them is going in her favour and that was because Venessa pushed it too hard and was not able to defend herself.
"I'm so sorry but she was too strong for me to handle. I didn't know she was.."
"Quiet and let me think" Hannah pinched the bridge of her nose in annoyance. Her plan was ruined as people kept supporting Candy.
Her phone rang as Old Mavis' name flashed on her screen. Sighing, she answered the call.
"What in the world do you think you are doing? How could you have let Venessa spit it out? I thought I told you to let it be a secret!"
"Father I..."
"Don't call me father. Are you back with your old act? Just leave Candy alone while I try to convince Diego, understand?"
"Yes" She answered and the call ended.
Venessa took a deep breath, she had heard everything.
"See what you've done" Hannah clinched her jaw.
"You said I should enrage her. I tried but it wasn't working that was why I said that" Venessa defended.
"Find good reporters to clean up your mess. Don't dare mention my name"
Vennesa scoffed and stood up in anger. "Whatever" she muttered and marched out of the room.
Vincent, Hannah's husband, walked in at that moment. Hannah's eyes flickered with hatred.
"What the hell are you doing here?" She asked, her voice cold.
"I need to talk to you Hannah," The middle-aged man said. He was a broken man mostly ignored by the family, especially his wife.
"Get out. Your sight alone makes me wanna puke"
"When are you going to stop being like this Hannah? Yeah, I made a mistake in the past but you shouldn't hold grudges with me for this long!" The man's eyes teared up. "Can't we just start all over, it's been nine fucking years!"
"Yes! And that was when I watch my son getting handcuffed by the damn police! You couldn't do anything, Vincent"
Hannah stood and stepped towards him. "What happened to your domineering spirit? Your younger brother, Diego's father, won the company over you and the same thing happened with the children"
She stopped when she was close enough. "Do you really want us to start over? Then bring back my son!" She yelled, then pushed him away storming out of the office..
Vincent clenched his jaw hard...
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"Okay, this is crazy" Candy took in a shaky breath as she stared at the comments and news online.
"Gawd I'm not ready for this" She mumbled. Getting to the company, she swept her backward, nervously before stepping in.
Her face dropped seeing many employees in groups staring at their cell phones. Her breath halted when they all turned their gaze to her at once.
"Mrs. Gonzalez!!" They all exclaimed in unison.
"Oh gawd!" She mumbled as they rushed towards her.
"Are you really married to Mr. President?"
"Oh my Gawd, I thought as much"
"I'm glad you're the one for him. You're perfect"
"We're here for you"
"Please Mrs. President tell us something"
Candy smiled awkwardly, as the employees questioned her endlessly. She was getting choked by this.
Someone cleared his throat behind them. The employees slowly turn their gaze just to see Diego with a heavy look. None of them knew when he got there.
The employees panic and bow their heads. Diego ignored them and walked to stand before Candy.
"Good morning Mr.."
"Hubby" He cut in. "There's no need for you to hide it anymore," he said so gently. Candy was lost staring at his handsome face..
"I'm not ready for this" She whispered so low.
"Why not? I want to let the whole world know you're my woman"
Candy's heart skipped a beat hearing this. How come he's so good at making her speechless?
"But..." She tried to speak but the man held her hand gently, he pulled her close and...
He smiled...
A smile she had never seen before. It wasn't the dark he normally has. It was genuine and beautiful, she fell into a trance and the world seemed to slow around her.
Did he just smile? She asked herself inwardly but his voice snapped her back to reality.
"Hello everyone" He turned his gaze to the employees with a curious look.
Candy's eyes widened knowing what he was about to say and before she could stop him he spilled it out.
"This is my wife Candy. Stress her out and you'll get fired"