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.

boss, I’m

gave Jake a smile and got out of the car. She waved goodbye at

night. See you tomorrow!” Jake nodded and then watched as Anya

thoughtful look gradually settled on

Perhaps her family wasn’t doing very

quite well for himself. He might

moment. Then, he was slamming his foot into the gas pedal,

headed up the apartment block with her

found them 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

her feet when she heard Anya. “Are you hungry, Anya? There’s soup in the

on the floor and whispered. “Are the

are,” Ellie said with a smile. “I tucked

a look at them,” Anya said before tiptoeing into

a soft murmur behind her. “Would you like some soup? I can warm it up

milk while I was at work. I’ve got another two bags. They’re in my tote bag.

heading back to the living room. She put away

towards 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 the room. A faint warm glow enveloped

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

to their cheeks. Her voice was a loving whisper. “Good night, my