Raymond pov
Ray could be seen in his office thinking, it's time I take this relationship to another level, moreover, we have been dating for 5 years now. It's high time I propose to her and get over with this he thought.
Of a truth, kamar is real.
The woods family don't know what is coming for them he laughed
He picked up his phone and called his brother Richard
"Hey bro" he called
"Where are you, I have something important to tell you" he said
" I'm at home, stop at my place when going home" Richard said
" Okay" he replied then ended the call and smiled
Then he continued with the document that needed his attention .
Scarlet Moon walked in
You don't need to work out yourself, I bought food for you.
Thanks, you are a life saver
I'm tired of all this hide and seek, I can't wait for this to be over" she said then walked over to massage his neck and shoulder
Richard pov
Bro what did Ray say the Sophia asked
He said that he has something to tell me, he replied
I can't wait for him to get married to Maria Sophia said
Maria is a very nice girl ,I can't wait for her to be part of our family" Sophia said
Bro what do you think of Maria,it seems like you don't really like her, when ever we go to Ray's house and Maria is around, I noticed that you tend to be uncomfortable. Is there anything that you are hiding, Maria is a nice girl ,it's high time you learn to accept her she will soon be family Sophia said
I think it's time you get your own space, I don't like noice Richard said
Come on bro, why are you always like this? till you have a girlfriend or maybe a wife I'm not leaving this place Sophia said while laughing.
5pm
Raymond arrived at Richard place
"Good evening" he greeted
"Good evening bro" the Sophia said
"Evening " Richard said
Should I get something for you to eat Sophia asked
Don't worry, I'm not hungry he said
So what's up Richard said
I'm planning on getting married to Maria he said
OMG Sophia shouted
Congrats bro
When do you plan on proposing to her
I'm the wedding planner
Enough Richard said
The engagement will be next week
Meet me in my study room Richard said and walked out
In the study room
I hope you don't plan on getting married to that girl Richard asked frowning
I do Ray said
Is something wrong with you, that girl is not welcomed to this family Richard said
You better leave her at the alter and the revenge will be over
I know Ray said,I don't plan on giving her our family name.
You need to end things with scarlet,that girl is a bad luck Richard said
After this revenge look for a decent girl to get married to Richard said.
You really need too move on, it's already 7 years now, you need to be happy Ray said
You can go Richard replied
Raymond left Richard's house, feeling satisfied with the plan. He had been orchestrating this revenge against the Woods family for years, and he was finally seeing it come to fruition.
As he drove home, he couldn't help but think about Maria and how perfectly she fit into his plan. He had been dating her for five years, and she had no idea what was really going on.
When he arrived home, Scarlet was waiting for him in the living room. "Hey, how was your meeting with Richard?" she asked.
Raymond smiled, feeling a sense of triumph. "It was perfect," he said. "Everything is falling into place."
Scarlet raised an eyebrow. "And what about Maria?" she asked.
Raymond's smile grew wider. "Oh, she's right where I want her," he said. "She has no idea what's coming."
Scarlet nodded, seeming to approve of the plan. "You're a genius, Raymond," she said.
Raymond chuckled, feeling proud of himself. "I know," he said. "And soon, the Woods family will pay for what they did to your family."
The two of them sat down to dinner, laughing and joking as they solidified their plan for revenge.
As they finished dinner, Raymond's phone buzzed with a text from Richard. "Just making sure everything is still on track for next week," the text read.
Raymond smiled, feeling a sense of excitement. "Yes, everything is perfect," he texted back.
Scarlet looked at him curiously. "What's next week?" she asked.
Raymond's smile grew wider. "Next week is when I propose to Maria," he said.
Scarlet's eyes widened in surprise. "You're really going to do it?" she asked.
Raymond nodded. "Yes, I am. And once she says yes, the plan will be set in motion."
Scarlet laughed, a cold, calculating sound. "You're going to bring down the Woods family, and Maria is going to be the key."
Raymond's eyes gleamed with triumph. "Exactly," he said. "And nothing is going to stop me."
The two of them sat in silence for a moment, enjoying the anticipation of what was to come.
Then Scarlet spoke up. "I'll make sure everything is ready for next week," she said.
Raymond nodded, feeling a sense of gratitude towards her. "Thanks, Scarlet," he said. "I couldn't do this without you."
Scarlet smiled, a cold, calculating smile. "You'll never have to," she said.
As the tension between them grew, Raymond found himself leaning forward, his eyes locked on Scarlet's.
Scarlet's eyes sparkled with invitation, and she leaned forward, her lips parting slightly.
Raymond's heart skipped a beat as he felt a rush of desire. He knew he shouldn't be doing this now because Maria has the key to his house, but he couldn't help himself.
He reached out, his hand brushing against Scarlet's cheek, and pulled her into a kiss.
Scarlet's lips were soft and inviting, and Raymond felt himself getting lost in the moment.
As they kissed, Raymond felt a rush of excitement.
Scarlet's hands wrapped around his neck, pulling him closer, and Raymond felt himself melting into her touch.
The world around them melted away, leaving only the two of them, lost in the moment.
As they finally broke apart for air, Raymond looked into Scarlet's eyes, seeing the spark of desire there.
"I've wanted to do that for so long," he whispered.
Scarlet smiled, her eyes sparkling. "I've wanted you to," she replied.
Scarlet's eyes sparkled with amusement. "I know," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "I've seen the way you looked at me in the office today."
"You're a very perceptive woman," he said, his eyes locked on hers.
Scarlet smiled, her lips curling up in a sly smile. "I have to be," she said. "I work for a very demanding boss."
"I think I'm going to have to start being nicer to you at the office," he said, his eyes sparkling with amusement.
Scarlet's smile grew wider. "I think that would be a good idea," she said.
As they stood there, wrapped in each other's arms, Raymond knew that he had found someone special in Scarlet. Someone who understood him, and who could match him wit for wit.
As the days went by, Raymond and Scarlet's relationship continued to blossom. They would steal kisses in the office, and Scarlet would often stay late to help Raymond with his work.
One evening, as they were working late, Raymond turned to Scarlet and said, "You know, I don't think I could do this without you."
Scarlet smiled, her eyes sparkling. "I'm happy to be here for you," she said.
Raymond's eyes locked on hers, and he felt a rush of emotion. "I'm not just talking about the work," he said, his voice low and husky.
Scarlet's smile faltered for a moment, and then she leaned forward, her lips brushing against Raymond's.
As they kissed, Raymond felt a sense of excitement and nervousness. He knew that he was taking a risk by getting involved with his secretary, but he couldn't help the way he felt.
And as they pulled back, gasping for air, Raymond knew that he was in deep. He was falling for Scarlet, hard.
But little did he know, their secret affair was about to be discovered by someone.
As Raymond and Scarlet pulled back from their kiss, they were startled by a knock at the door.
"Who could that be?" Scarlet whispered, her eyes wide with alarm.
Raymond's heart sank as he got up to answer the door. He wasn't expecting anyone, and he had a feeling that whoever it was, they weren't going to be happy about what they had just walked in on.
He opened the door to find Felix, his best friend, standing in the hallway with a look of surprise on his face.
"Hey, man, what's going on?" Felix asked, his eyes scanning the room and landing on Scarlet, who was still sitting at the desk, looking guilty.
Raymond's mind went blank as he tried to think of a way to explain the situation. But before he could say anything, Felix's eyes narrowed.
"Wait a minute," Felix said, his voice low and even. "You're not...you're not having an affair with your secretary, are you?"
Raymond's face went hot as he realized that he had been caught red-handed. He didn't know what to say, so he just stood there, frozen in embarrassment.
Felix's expression changed from surprise to shock, and then to disappointment. "Raymond, what are you doing?" he asked, shaking his head. "You're dating Maria. What about her?"
Felix's words cut through Raymond like a knife. He had been so caught up in his feelings for Scarlet that he had forgotten about Maria.
"I...I don't know what to say," Raymond stammered.
Felix shook his head. "You need to end this, Raymond. You're playing with fire. Maria is a great girl, and she deserves better than this."
Raymond felt a pang of guilt. He knew that Felix was right. He was engaged to Maria, and he had no business carrying on an affair with Scarlet.
But as he looked over at Scarlet, he felt his resolve weaken. He didn't want to give her up.
"I'll take care of it," Raymond said finally, trying to defend himself
Felix turned back to Raymond, his expression serious. "You know, I've been suspecting something was going on between you two," he said. "I told you I didn't trust Scarlet, but you wouldn't listen."
Raymond felt a surge of defensiveness. "What are you talking about?" he asked.
Felix raised an eyebrow. "Don't play dumb, Raymond. I've seen the way you look at her. And I've seen the way she looks at you. It's not just about work, is it?"
Raymond sighed, feeling caught. "No, it's not," he admitted.
Felix shook his head. "I knew it. And now you're dating Maria, and you're still carrying on with Scarlet. What is wrong with you?"
Raymond felt a pang of guilt. He knew he was being dishonest with Maria, and it wasn't fair to her.
But as he looked over at Scarlet, he felt his resolve weaken. He didn't want to give her up.
"I don't know what to do," Raymond said finally.
Felix's expression softened slightly. "You need to end this, Raymond. For Maria's sake, and for yours. You're playing with fire, and it's going to get you burned."
Felix's words echoed in Raymond's mind long after he left the office. He couldn't shake off the feeling that he was making a huge mistake.
As he sat at his desk, staring blankly at the papers in front of him, Scarlet walked in and closed the door behind her.
"What's wrong?" she asked, noticing the look on his face.
Raymond sighed and rubbed his temples. "Felix knows about us," he said.
Scarlet's eyes widened in surprise. "What did he say?" she asked.
Raymond shook his head. "He told me to end it. He said I'm playing with fire and it's going to get me burned."
Scarlet's expression turned serious. "We knew this was a risk," she said. "But I don't want to lose you, Raymond."
Raymond's heart skipped a beat as he looked at her. He didn't want to lose her either.
"What do we do now?" Scarlet asked.
Raymond took a deep breath and made a decision. "We continue as planned," he said. "We can't let Felix dictate what we do."
Scarlet's eyes sparkled with determination. "I'm with you, Raymond. No matter what."
Raymond's eyes locked on Scarlet's, his mind racing with the implications of Felix's discovery. "We need to be more careful," he said, his voice low and urgent. "We can't let anyone else find out about us."
Scarlet's expression turned serious, and she nodded in agreement. "I know," she said. "We have to hide our relationship, at least for now."
Raymond's eyes narrowed, his mind working overtime. "I'll take care of Felix," he said. "I'll tell him that what happened between us was a mistake, and that it will never happen again."
Scarlet's eyes flashed with concern. "Are you sure that's a good idea?" she asked. "Felix is your best friend. Can you really lie to him like that?"
Raymond's expression turned cold, his jaw clenched in determination. "I'll do whatever it takes to protect us," he said. "And that includes lying to Felix."
Scarlet's eyes searched his face, and then she nodded slowly. "Okay," she said. "I trust you."
The next day, Raymond met up with Felix at a coffee shop. Felix looked at him with a serious expression.
"I've been thinking a lot about what I saw yesterday," Felix said. "And I have to ask, what's going on between you and Scarlet?"
Raymond took a deep breath and put on his most convincing smile. "Felix, I can explain," he said. "What you saw yesterday was just a moment of weakness. It didn't mean anything."
Felix raised an eyebrow. "A moment of weakness?" he repeated. "Raymond, you're dating Maria. What are you doing, messing around with your secretary?"
Raymond shook his head. "It was just a mistake, Felix. It won't happen again. I promise."
Felix looked at him skeptically, but eventually nodded. "Okay, Raymond. I trust you. But you need to be careful. Maria deserves better than this."
Raymond felt a pang of guilt, but he pushed it aside. He had to keep up the charade, no matter what.
"Don't worry, Felix," he said. "I'll be careful. And I'll make sure that Maria never finds out."
Felix nodded, seeming to accept Raymond's explanation. But as they parted ways, Raymond couldn't shake off the feeling that Felix didn't entirely believe him.