Desires Die Hard

Chapter 22

Anya returned to her desk and shoved the thick stack of drafts away. She threw herself into work and began correcting them. She kept working as the hands of the clock on the wall kept moving steadily.

When she looked up from her work and stared at the clock, it was half past ten.

Her kids must be asleep now.

The thought of her precious darlings made Anya’s heart twinge painfully. She was working now and she foresaw many late nights in the office. She wasn’t going to have as much time to spend with her kids anymore.

On the bright side, she was done with these drafts. Anya tidied up the pile of papers and set them in a neat stack on her desk. She was ready to knock off work.

It was then that Jake emerged from his office with his briefcase.

He caught Anya tidying her desk and headed towards her. “Anya, let’s go. I’ll give you a ride home.”

Anya eyed the clock, then glanced at the window. It was dark outside.

Finally, she nodded and accepted Jake’s offer to drive her home. They chatted casually as they made their way to the carpark.

Jake drove a white Audi Q5. They got into the car. Jake asked Anya for her address and then started the car. Soon, they were on their way to Ellie’s apartment.

Within minutes, the car arrived at Anya’s apartment building.

her seatbelt and thanked Jake for the ride. “Thanks, Jake, for sending me home.” “You’re welcome. You’re my staff. As your boss, I’m charged

Jake a smile and got out of the

tomorrow!” Jake nodded and then watched as Anya walked

thoughtful look gradually settled on his face.

looked rather shabby. Perhaps her family

hand, was doing quite well for himself. He might have a chance

Then, he was slamming his foot into the gas pedal, speeding down the

apartment block with her bag.

and unlocked the door quietly. She didn’t want to wake her kids. The young woman slipped out of her shoes and into indoor slippers after stepping into the

in the living room. She got to her feet when she heard Anya. “Are you hungry, Anya? There’s

placed her bag on the floor

are,” Ellie said with a smile. “I

them,” Anya said before tiptoeing into the children’s

her voice a soft murmur behind her. “Would

a little hungry,” Ellie said quietly. “Oh, Ellie, I pumped some more milk while I was at work. I’ve got another two bags. They’re in my tote bag. You can take them

said before heading back to the living room. She put away Anya’s milk and warmed up some soup for her

the bed in the room. Her eyes fell on her two precious darlings. In the bedroom, her two beautiful children are sleeping soundly in their small cot. The lights from the corridor spilled into

All she needed was a single look at her children. They were worth the hardship she was suffering.

out and combed her fingers through Nathaniel’s and Eudora’s hair gently. Then, she leaned down and pressed a kiss to their cheeks. Her voice was a loving whisper. “Good