"How did I not know? I am so stupid!" Stephanie said, as she walked in to the house. She had lost Jayden, and now, Charles had dumped her, too.She sat down looking helpless. A few hours ago, she was enjoying the ride to luxury, but now, she was back to the slum."Even if you are poor, once you have self-respect, and regards to other people around you, nothing can stop you from being held in high esteem. No matter what you are in life, never look down on people. Remember the ones who were there for you, when you had nothing. You can't get what you didn't work for, and even if you do, it won't last long."She recalled Jayden's words. Reminiscing about the day she met Jayden, it was at the coffee shop, where she worked back then. He had come to deliver food to someone, and she had mistakenly poured him the coffee. They had gone out a few times, and he had asked her out.Things had taken a new turn, when Stephanie met Charles at a party she attended. She had started to act up, giving Ja

"Hey, Nathan!" Carina smiled, and waved at him. He was talking to one of the securities at the door. He turned, immediately he heard her voice, and gave her a warm smile."I will meet you, later." They shook hands, and he left to meet Carina.She was sitting on her desk, and the red skirt she wore revealed her voluptuous figure. Nathan could not stop staring at her."You look," he paused, "sexy."She blushed, "thank you."She sighted Jayden through the glass door, stepping out of the car. She instantly stood up, and sat properly on the chair. Nathan noticed her sudden movement, and wondered why she acted that way, until he turned to look outside."So, that is why!" He mumbled, and faced Carina with a smile on his face, "see you, soon."She nodded, and began sorting out the files that were scattered on her table."Good morning, sir. Good morning, Ms. Ann." They greeted, simultaneously.He walked in with Ann, his secretary; she had not seen her before. She did not realize that she had

As the waitress brought their order, Carina began to eat, while Nathan just stared at her."Let's eat," she said. He nodded, and did as she said. Nathan suddenly asked her a question that made her choke on her food, almost making her spill the content on his face. "Here, drink some water." He said, giving her the water that was in the middle of the table. She took a deep breath, and stared at Nathan."I'm sorry."She just nodded, and they ate in silence. It was too awkward, he had to break the silence."So, what is your favorite food?" She smiled, "uh, I love all kinds of food. All, except carrot soup. It makes me want to throw up."He chuckled, "you're unbelievable. Carrot soup is my best food."They talked about random things, and laughed their hearts out. It was getting late, so he paid the bills, and they left the restaurant."Let's take a walk?" He said, holding her hands, as they walked out."Sure!"They took a walk down Cross Roads, while still talking about themselves."I w

Ann had just completed the project for the upcoming presentation that she was going to make at the Crescent City. Jayden was hell-bent on getting back at Charles."Project B completed!" She said, cracking the bones of her tired fingers. She stretched, then, yawned.He ignored her, and went through the whole project, before giving her a thumbs up. "Good job, Belle."She curtsied, "thank you, Boss Jay."He glared at her, and she giggled. She knew he hated to be called Jay, especially in the office. That was how his mother, and his ex-girlfriend called him. "Except you want to hurt me—which is absolutely impossible, don't call me that!" She sighed. She missed her old pal—the guy with the most beautiful smile, and jovial character. She wished she had not gone to the UK. "I'm sorry I wasn't there for you."Jayden just stared at her."Jayden, you are my best friend. You will always be. I don't know how much whatever had happened in the past, hurt you. I guess it was bad enough to change

It seemed as though it was planned. Jayden took slow, but elegant strides to the podium, where he was being called upon. He looked so regal in blue. He could pass as a hot model, as the white shirt hugged his torso, giving off the sexy vibe.All the ladies could not stop staring at him. He looked like a demigod of beauty."Gosh, how can someone be this beautiful?" Tory exclaimed."That's a man. You say handsome, silly!" One of the workers said.As the light shone on him, it added more effect on his blue suit. Carina could not stop gawking at him."Hello, everyone. Welcome to Fernando's Intl. Recognition Award Night Party." He said. His baritone voice seemingly echoing in the ears of his admirers.They all clapped their hands, while whispering inaudible words."Did you hear his voice? Oh my goodness! What sort of man is this?" Tory said, clutching the side of her dress over her chest, as though she was preventing her heart from falling."Tory!" She turned, sharply. "What?"The lady s