The week flew by so quickly and soon, it was Friday. Jason, his wife and his in-laws gathered in his living room once more to watch the announcement of the bid winner. Mabel wasn't putting on a shouting color like last time, maybe she felt it was redundant. Instead she wore a light blue long sleeved and a well fitted skirt that reached below her knees. To finish it off was a fur coat and black high heels. While her bodyguard dressed the same way he did last time, just different colors."Happy birthday mother." Jason commented with a smile but she just scoffed.The announcement began and this time it didn't take too long. After briefing the audience about what was going on, she announced the winner."I would also like to apologize for omitting the winner's identity on the last announcement, there was an issue that needed resolving. But thankfully, it has all been taken care of. So without further ado, the winner of the bid, and the person who gets to work with our esteemed company is…"
Lauren was left home alone after Jason had gone out early in the morning, it was a Saturday and he didn't have to work but he claimed it was an urgent meeting. She was happy to finally be back in his home but there was something about him that seemed very unfamiliar to her. It was like the Jason she was currently living with was an older, and colder version of the Jason she fell in love with and got married to all those years ago. What made matters worse was that since they got back together, he had only kissed her twice, and it wasn't nearly as passionate as the kisses they shared back in their married life. He might have accepted her back into his house, but it didn't take a genius to know that he hadn't fully accepted her back in to his heart. And even though he said he was ready to claim full responsiblity of her baby, Lauren knew he was still in doubt about the real father. Well, she wasn't in a rush. She was going to take her time and win him back. After all, she was his wif
"Thank you." Lauren said, breaking the deafening silence that had been sitting between her and Jason for almost ten minutes."For what?" "I never thought I would become the CEO of my mother's company, it was like a dream I never even dared to have, and yet you made it happen, and so easily too. I really appreciate it."Jason wanted to reply to her coldly or tell her he didn't do it for her and that it wouldn't change anything between them but after a brief thought, he decided to go with something entirely different. "You're welcome.""It's such a beautiful night, isn't it?""I can't tell, I'm much too focused on the traffic ahead." He replied simply without taking his eyes off the steering wheel. If someone saw him, they would think he was driving on a busy highway or something. But in reality, his mind was stuck on Erika. The more he remembered their fight, the angrier he felt at himself. Why would he say something so careless?Was he actually falling for Lauren1 again?He stole a
"Good morning Mr Decker.""Morning Miss Bieber. To be honest, sometimes I feel weird calling you that." He admitted with a smile."Oh? Do you think there's something wrong with the name?" "No, not at all. It's just.. well I keep wondering if you have some relations with the pop artist.""Justin Bieber?" He nodded and she smiled, though he only meant it as a joke. "Then why don't you address me casually, and I'll do the same with you… I mean, if it's okay with you sir."Normally he wouldn't have had a problem with that, but with the way Jordan had reacted, Jason was feeling hesitant to speak casually with another staff. "I don't known if I can do that." "Oh I'm so sorry sir, I shouldn't have said that in the first place.""It's okay, for now let's stick with the formal addresses, once I feel comfortable taking a step further, I'll be sure to let you know.""Okay.""But feel free to talk to me about anything, anytime. Okay?""Understood. Then please permit me to bring up a topic.""Su
Meeting with Rose's father was always a problem for Jason. The first time he went over to their house, a lot of thoughts were on his mind and he was afraid that the man would be scary… and he actually was.The second time, Jason was less nervous and the third time was well… it was normal for him. It was now very clear to him that Rose's father and the entire Board was just an organization filled with greedy old men and women that kept yearning for more power and money. He had to take them down.Sometimes he would remember Erika's words and his whole plan would suddenly lose all meaning and sense to him. She had asked him why it was so important that he take down the Board. "Your wife and her family treated you poorly and they looked down on you, so I can understand your reason for wanting revenge. But what about the Board? I mean, you didn't even know they existed so why are you so intent on taking them down?" She had asked.If he was being honest with himself, that was a question he
"How much are you offering?" "Ten million dollars." Rose announced proudly."You're asking me to give up my boyfriend, you have to pay more.""Come on, don't be greedy." Jason said, even though he was the one encouraging her to go further."If the lady wants my boyfriend, the she would have to pay the sum of fifteen– no, twenty million." Jason smiled at the price she mentioned and it almost made her smile too. She just wanted to jump into his arms and hug him for the rest of the day."Jason, twenty million is too much, don't you think?""I think so. But to be fair, you do want to pay her off completely. Right?""Of course. But how about this instead? I give you fifteen million dollars, and a new boyfriend?"Jason's gaze immediately shifted to Rose. "What new boyfriend?'"You." Rose smiled and pulled Erika by the arm, leading her away from both men."What is this nonsense?" Chris demanded when they were alone."Isn't it obvious? You're being sold off." Jason replied nonchalantly."Lis
FOUR DAYS EARLIER."So? What's going on?" Erika demanded as soon as she was alone with Jason. After much persuasion from Erika, Chris had agreed to go on a date with Rose and Jason refused to leave her alone."I know everything that happened must he strange to you,""That's an understatement. I saw my boyfriend kiss another woman and then I sold off my ex- boyfriend to that same woman and I'm fifteen million dollars richer." When she finished, Jason leaned back into his chair, a cute smile on his face. "What?""Boyfriend." He said simply and Erika rolled her eyes. "It's nice to see that you still consider me your boyfriend.""Oh JP, I never stopped considering you a boyfriend it's just… you have to talk to me. I don't know what's going on. Is there a specific reason you're going after the Board? And what about Lauren? I need to know what's going on with her too.""Right, you're right." He knew he couldn't explain everything to her just yet but at least, he could still tell her some th
"So what you're saying is… he agreed?""Yes!" Rose nodded again and Jason couldn't believe it. For someone who was so hell bent on taking Erika from him, he found it hard to believe that he just agreed to get married to another woman after a couple of dates together."You asked him to marry you… and he said yes?""Oh yes for the love of God Jason, stop repeating the same question over and over!""Right, my bad. I'm just so happy for you I guess.""I know! I'm so happy for me too." It was obvious that she was excited, anyone could tell. But anyone could also tell that she wasn't in love or anything. She probably rejected Jason's advances of love because she thought he was some kind of lovesick puppy, but even at that, if he had given her the chance, she would have had intimate relations with him because she found him attractive.If not completely, Jason had known Rose to a specific amount, and it was very easy to tell that what she felt for Chris was not love. Instead it was probably