Chidera_Onyebadi

Artemis Vincent's life was pretty much bad before but as if the universe wanted to make things worse her parents died in a car accident, leaving her alone in their house. Not long, she is sent packing by the landlord as she could no longer fend for herself. Artemis started to hustle even for food. She goes to a restaurant one day, sees a gold watch and steals it. Unknown to her the gold watch belongs to one of the most powerful men in California. When Artemis is caught, she is given a choice. Die in jail or be the mistress to this powerful and utterly ruthless man.

Love.In The Shadows

As the afternoon sun began its descent, casting golden rays across our garden, I turned towards Artemis with a playful glint in my eyes.

"So… what's next on our agenda? More planning or maybe something fun?"

"How about both?" he suggested mischievously. "Let's plan while playing a game!"

I raised an eyebrow in curiosity. "What do you have in mind?"

"How about a game of charades? We can act out different art forms or famous artists!"

He chuckled at my enthusiasm. "You're on! But fair warning—I'm terrible at acting."

"That just makes it more fun!" I laughed as we headed back inside to grab some snacks and set up for our impromptu game.

As we played charades—laughing until our sides hurt—I realized that these were the moments that truly mattered: simple yet filled with joy and connection. It didn't matter what challenges lay ahead; as long as we were together, every day would be an adventure worth cherishing.

Aiden’s Mother