One More Night

Kevin’s face is cold and his dark eyes are filled with anger. Nicole could not help but shudder.

“Kevin!” with a scream, Amanda throws herself at Nicole’s face and says, “You are such a mean woman! I will tell your manager to fire you!”

Nicole smiled, quickly unbuttoned her lace apron and threw it briskly on the table. She pats her hands in a happy mood and says, “Whatever! I quit now!”

Nicole turns around and throws a defiant smile at Kevin. She runs away while Amanda is busy with showing care for Kevin. If Kevin catches her, her jaw will break for sure!

Nicole breathes a sigh of relief as she storms out the restaurant. Fortunately, she has practiced long-distance running. Otherwise, being caught by this bossy man will be miserable! This is not going to have a happy ending.

The night wind blows on her body, and it’s cold and comfortable. Nicole takes a deep breath of fresh air and her beating heart slowly subsides. How long has it been since she has seen the view of the night in this city? She cannot remember.

Since her father, Barry Richard was ill in bed, she has been very busy. She has classes during the day and three jobs at night. She often gets home at dawn.

Thinking of her father, Nicole is filled with chagrin. Nicole, why are you so impulsive? Why do you have to deal with that kind of woman!

This job at the Italian Restaurant is the best paid one. How can you give up easily because someone is a little mean to you?

What about Dad’s medical expenses? While her mom has secretly started dates for herself to find a way out. Her sister Eva is a model. Although the salary is very high, she spends too much money and can barely afford her own spending. All the economic pressure is on Nicole.

But now, she loses this job!

That Kevin is to blame! President? What a loser! Finding such a shallow woman, he is just an arrogant pig!

Nicole frowns grimly, cursing Kevin in her heart.

Well, now she needs another part-time job, or she will not be able to cope with her father’s daily medication. Nicole looks around the street, hoping to see some job advertisements in the buildings. Her steps are like walking on cotton. Every step she takes, it has become harder.

Feeling a little stuffy, Kevin opens the window of his car and the cool night wind comes in. Suddenly, the car phone rings.

“I am sorry, I will never do this again. Forgive me Kevin.”

On the phone, Amanda’s voice is soft and delicate, full of grievances and apologies. Kevin raises his eyebrows. This woman, it is time to get rid of her.

“Kevin, why do you not talk? Do not be angry. Are you staying at the villa on the hill tonight? I will be there for you and I am sure you will be well served.” She is very confident in her sexual skills. She knows all the arts in bed!

“Give the keys of the villa to John. After that, don’t come closer to my place anymore.” Kevin says softly. But his voice is with irresistible majesty, which is as cold as the most ruthless evil.

“Kevin! How can you be so heartless! I love you, I really love you!” Amanda begins to cry as she feels the situation is not good. After all, where could she find such a powerful, generous man again?

“A check for 700, 000 dollars, a 200 square meters oceanfront garden villa, and a new Porsche.” Kevin’s tone is a bit impatient and he wrinkles his handsome eyebrows slightly. He hates the nagging woman.

“Kevin… Okay, I see.” Amanda, who was going to get into a little more trouble, decides to leave him alone. Kevin is rich and she has got enough! She will have a good life for the rest of her life.

No wonder all the women are scrambling to get into his bed. He is not only handsome and rich but also generous! These women, who had been with him, without exception, received generous gifts. He is surely a man that women can’t resist and a man she will never forget.

The car phone rings again.

“President, I have got the information you want. Nicole Richard, 20 years old, 5. 2 feet tall, and 47. 5 kg in weight. She is a second year student at Y University studying Psychology. Her father, Barry Richard, used to be the boss of Star Jewelry and furniture, which went bankrupt. Barry Richard became ill and the family moved secretly to C city to get out of debt.” Paul says in humble reverence.Belongs to (N)ôvel/Drama.Org.

“Get out of debt?” Kevin’s dark eyes show a small frame.

“Yes Sir, according to my research, Nicole Richard is currently doing three jobs to help her father to pay off his debts.”

Kevin’s sharp, thin lip curls and says, “Does she have a boyfriend?”

“Oh, never heard of that. She has been working part-time since she got into school. She should not have time for a boyfriend.”

“Okay, notify all creditors of Star Jewelry about Barry Richard’s current address.”

“Yes, Sir.”

“Inform banks and pawnbrokers that they will not accept any mortgage or pawn from Richard family.”

“Yes, Sir.”

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Nicole has a dream, in which she returns to her hometown and high school campus, where Jake’s white shirt was so bright in the sun. He is so tall and proud, with a clean white tooth and bright smile, said to her, “Nicole, run or we will be late!”

Nicole wakes up. It is almost 7:30 am and she has class this morning. It takes more than 20 minutes to get to school. She must hurry or she will be late!

Nicole gets up at the speed of light, brushes her teeth, washes her face, puts on her white blue dress, grabs her bag and runs to school. She would rather live in a shantytown house in order to save the money for her room at school.

A long line has lined up in front of the bus station. Nicole sighs and stands at the end of the line. Suddenly she remembers the words of Jake in her dream, “Nicole run, or we will be late!”

Yeah, her life has been running ever since Dad’s business went bust. Run! Run! Whatever she does, she must do her best.

She takes all the courses she could. She has three jobs after school. She is too tired but can’t have a rest. She is no longer the daughter of Richard that makes people envy. By only running, she will not be overwhelmed by the burden of life.

If I see you again Jake, will you know me?

Nicole murmurs in her heart, her bright eyes are covered with a thin layer of water mist. Jake, will he still remember her?

Shaking her hair and putting all this sadness to the bottom of her heart, Nicole tells herself that she cannot be vulnerable. Thinking of her sick father lying in bed, she is not allowed to have the slightest vulnerability!

The bus has not showed up and Nicole stamps her feet in anxiety. The two classes this morning are very important. She heard that the tutor invited a guest speaker for their comprehensive Psychology practice. This is a very rare opportunity. How can she be late!

“Beep!”

There is the sound of a car horn around. Oh, it is probably she is in someone’s way. Nicole moves quickly, still keeping her eyes for the bus.

“Beep!” The car horn rings again.

Nicole frowns, looking down where she is standing. She is not blocking anyone’s way. And this is a bus lane. How can a private car drive in here? Tiptoeing with carelessness, she is anxious as the ants on the hot pot, only looking forward to the bus to show up quickly.

As she mutters to herself, Nicole turns her head without patience and says, “I am not in your way!”

The window of Lamborghini falls slowly. Kevin holds the steering wheel in one hand and rests the other hand on the window. His eyes are shining and she smiles.

Nicole is frozen for three seconds, and she responds right away. The best way to deal with people you hate is to ignore them!

Turning her head around, Nicole just ignores Kevin. She continues to line up for her bus. She does not even give him a glimpse.

Kevin’s thick eyebrows are crumpled. This little woman just ignored him! No one ever did this to him! She should really have a lesson!

Kevin drives the car to her, reaches out and opens the passenger door. His voice is cold, “Nicole, get in the car!”

How does he know my name? Nicole looks back in surprise. Her clear eyes are filled with curiosity.

In the morning light, her white face and a pair of dark eyes are especially bright. Her pink mouth opens slightly because of surprise, with a baby-like innocence.

Kevin’s eyes could not help smiling. He raises his eyebrows and says, “Nicole, you are going to be late if you do not get in!”

“Ha?”

Nicole widens her watery eyes! How does he know she is going to be late?