Chapter 33: Jaria's request

"I just wanted telling you that you are handsome and perfect and I love men like you," her voice comes out in slow motion, by the very nature of it, her honesty in what she is saying comes out clearly.

"But I told you this isn't the time for relationship. I just needed you to be my secretary, then you will act as my girlfriend just to make my wife jealous anytime she comes to my office for the court proceedings?"

"I don't want to be in that type of a romantic relationship with you, let's say an intimate platonic relationship is what I need from you."

"Hmm," Derek sighs. The advice of his grandfather flashes in his mind, he compares this with what his mind is telling him now. There is a voice deep within, asking him not to feel hesitant in taking Jaria.

He sighs again, reflecting deeply on it. He doesn't wants to venture into something that will distract him from being who he wants to be and achieving what he wants to achieve.

Derek takes in a deep breath. "I don't detest your request
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