"Tha…Thank you," she stammered, and shook her hand, nervously."Follow me, then."She looked at her sister, and then, at Sonia. They had a confused look, as to why she was nervous. She followed her into the elevator, and remained in silence.'I have my eyes on you.' His words kept reverberating in her mind.Ann kept stealing glances at her, she wanted to engage her in a conversation, but she shove it off.They finally reached his office, and she knocked. He asked them to come in, and this time, he was not typing as usual, but he was standing near a board—something similar to a leaderboard."Go…good day, sir.""Good day, Ms. Bartholomew."She did not know what was written on the board, she waited patiently for him to say something. She was glad that Ann was still with her, ever though she disliked her, for reason she could not tell, yet. "I will be back in an hour, I need to prepare the documents for the next project." She said, shattering Carina's little hope."Alright, Belle. Take
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
Carina arrived at work, as early as always; but it seemed like her definition of early was different, this time. She was late!She checked her wrist watch, and the time was 8:15am."Wasn't it just 7:40am at home?" She asked no one in particular."Yes, it was. 7:40am—the time you woke up!" Fiona said behind her.She turned around, and jabbed a finger at her. "Mag! Keep it low!""You are lucky. The boss hasn't arrived yet."She heaved a sigh of relief. She was not ready to face him."Did you forget you had work, today? Hm, lover girl?" 'Oh, goodness! My day is just starting!' she screamed in her head. This time, it was Sonia."Sonia, you too?" She glared at her, which made Sonia laugh."Nice decorations, right?" Sonia asked, looking at the already finished decorations for the party."You're right. They are beautiful. Who's idea was it?""Ms. Ann's."Just hearing her name changed her mood, she recalled last night, her plans…"Carina?" Sonia nudged her with her elbow."Yeah? Sorry, I was
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
Alex had been watching Charles closely, and for a while; after Stephanie had visited Jayden at the mansion, he had not seen her with him, anymore. He had seen him go out with someone else—a tall young lady, though he could not see her face clearly, he somehow recognized who she was by her physique.He had followed her, until he got a better view of her face. "Jane Haymes, the Beauty Diva!"Alex called Jayden up, immediately. "Alright. Remember to find more information about the client, too."He hung up, and drove out.They had gone home earlier than usual, as it was their recognition party. They needed to get prepared."Carey. Carey, wait!"Nathan ran towards her, breathing heavily."I…I'm sorry, for what happened earlier today at the cafeteria."She tried to feel the connection, but it seemed like a faint emotional connection. "It's okay, Nate. I was not upset."He smiled, and gave her a hug, as she waved him a goodbye.She boarded a cab with her sister, Fiona. The journey, to he
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
"So, they are in a relationship." She had excused herself before the party was over. She needed to know what Ann meant by what she said. She had seen her go to the second floor, so she followed her. Reaching the door that was left open, she could see Jayden bending over someone."See you tomorrow."Jayden left. Carina immediately hid as she saw him coming out of the office. She could not let him see her, as he would think she was stalking him.Ann turned her back to the door, sorting out a few files that were on the table. She needed to edit them to make work easier for her the next day."Do you mind explaining what you meant?Ann stopped what she was doing, and smiled. "Oh, Carina. Hope you enjoyed the party. Congratulations on your award," she said, facing Carina, as she rested her butt on the edge of the table."Thank you. Please, answer my question. What did you tell Nathan?" "Which should I answer, first? I—""Both!""Carina," she called. "First, Nathan came to inquire about
"Good morning, sleepyhead. Better get up, except you want to be late for work."Carina stretched in bed. She sluggishly walked to the bathroom, to brush her teeth, and have her bath."Breakfast is ready, yeah?" She yelled from the room."Yes, princess. Mother has prepared something for us."Her mother was slowly recovering. At least, she was better than before. She was aware of their party last night, she knew they would be tired, so she made breakfast for them. It had been a while since she last prepared meal for her children."Good morning, mom.""Good morning to you, Carey. I made you some chips and milk shakes for breakfast." Carina sat on the table, and began to eat from her plate. "Hm, it's crispy. I missed your food, mom."Her woman looked at her two kids—they were grown up now, eating and smiling. She missed the cheerful laughter, and smiles they always had. The joy they felt, even when they had nothing. She did not know when she started tearing up."Are you crying, momma?" F