Virtuous Love

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e called Lauren several times but it went to voicemail. He l

ne of his security guards to find out how she was doing. It turned out that Lauren was okay,

dressed up for work, reached for his phones, wallets and brie

ver, Isaac, who greeted him

uren?" He a

haven't seen her this m

rsonal assistant, she reports to his mansion every morning and then they go to the

ey ex

aid to his driver who nodde

n as he made his way over to the dining room for breakfast. A

d then focused on his breakfast. His appetite was gone but he managed t

Lauren was close friends with Kathrine, the HR of his com

hone after two rings. "G

by any chance hear from Lau

?" Kathrine asked confused and surpr

fingers through his

her is she picking up any of my calls or returning any of

me her resignation letter which I would help her submit to you. She pr

gnation

st be k

r, Kathrine. Lauren has no right to re

o, " Stan said and

into the car and told his driver, Is

had a series of thoughts going through his h

Lauren. There was no doubt that it was a combination of what he said

ow his life would be without her in it. Because of the fear of lo

es drive, they arrived

e saw her car parked in the driveway.

pressed the doorbell. He waited for a while but got

he door. "I know you're in there

t to discuss." Stanley's said

not still

or again. "Please, L

ans

o when I'm angry. I swear, I will bring down this door if you don't

ink twice before pulling her into a bone-crushing hug, caressin

Stan pulled away from the hug an

orried a

respond to my voicemails and to top it all you'r

o you expect me to live the rest of my life without you in

s worse, Stan." She plea

e closed the gap between himself and Lauren, he took her co

Lauren." He

t to say something. He knew she was about to lie about her feelings for him

ve me too." He loo

bottom lip an

raised h

ecause I didn't want to scare you away. I'm sorry I let it all out when I was dr

and did. It wasn't my intention to take advantage of y

ly wanted a kiss but one thing led to another. I promis

ease forgive m

lip and nodde

d and kissed

fully. Even though her response was going t

ainfully, "I have

to the couch in the living ro

a couple of times and she has even

truth, Lauren, Did Rita eve

ooked

's hand in his and

got married to her. But I was wrong ab

ue love means. You are amazing Lauren, you care for me more than

do with Rita. Rita does not love me, she's only

nd up divorcing Rita. None of it is your fault. Things between Rita and I have

t fault." Laure

nd then gave her the oppo

it wasn't right because you're my boss and you're married. I thought

pportunity to be closer to you and know the

d when she starts acting romantic with you. The jealousy wasn't intentional but I u

Boss and a married man. So I promised myself I was going

t made me think of resigning. I've been thinking about it for a long time and t

to confront you?" Stanley ask

you?" He asked concerned, looking at her body for any ma

She came here to shout at me and

ngs to myself and go to hell. She also called me all sort of nasty names

me if I ever do anything not related to my

and every word that came out of her mouth. It was after she left my place

rsonal assistant but I had no idea if

hat night, I thought you didn't know wha

e I don't want your wife's wrath. If you

re both caught up in the moment. You are a good man St

be me because I was the sane one that night,

threat because she was right. I had

hing or raise her voice at you. If she's truly innocent about her o

felt anything for me so that's why I

losed the gap between Laure

said to you. It will neve

om the hug and gave S

be worried about. I promise to protect you from Rita and everybody else.

ve never gotten married to Rita. She has hurt me in so many

make sure history doesn't repeat itself again. You made me understand what tru

st to be with you. All I ask of you is to give me a c

tice the conflict and w

e time to think abou

e as you want but that wouldn't stop me f

He asked hopefully and

kissed h

or you want the day off?" He asked as he

ay." She repli

He asked her a

I'm not done preparing the handouts for your second

roudly."You'r

he made her way to her room to get ready for