"A business trip?" Zachary was perplexed. It was his first time hearing it. He didn't expect that he would have to travel out to another state for a business meeting with some clients. Well, he was inexperienced after all. If he hadn't gotten to inherit some businesses, he would still be a complete novice in the business world. Maraya was really doing a great job mentoring him. He had learnt a lot of things about running a business, all thanks to her.Zachary was so grateful for the presence of his secretary at the firm. If it weren't for her, he'd still be a complete novice. Narrowing his gaze, he stared at the lady who was sitting opposite him. A serious expression was evident on her face. Zachary was anxious and nervous at the same time. He wanted to experience the feeling of going out of town to another state and on the other hand, he was anxious about meeting with the clients who had insisted that they come to their state for the business deal. "Sir, we have no choice but to tr
Emily, who had also come to the restaurant for lunch bumped into Mirabel and they started chatting. It was as if the restaurant was now where everyone wants to come and eat. The food was nice but the price was quite on the high side. However, the restaurant has some kinds of dishes for the average person."Tell me Em, what's going on with you? Is Zachary still threatening to sack you guys or has he changed his mind?" Mirabel was curious, she wanted to know if Zachary rejected her advances because he was planning on getting back with Emily. What was Zachary's reason for still letting them work in his company? She was somewhat confused.Tousling her head like a confused person, Emily let out a sigh before opening her mouth to speak. "I don't know what is going on in his mind. He's just getting us worried with his mischievous attitude."Tilting closer to Mirabel, she whispered so that no one else would hear her. "I even tried to seduce him at his office the other day but it backfired on
Following her gaze, Emily scanned the place and enquired "Which Zach?" She was unable to catch a glimpse of the person Mirabel addressed as Zach."Did you see Zachary leave?" She enquired and Mirabel shook her head. "I'm not sure. He looked somewhat like Zachary. However, he was swift so I couldn't place a finger." Mirabel replied with a serious face. She was very sure it was Zachary and his friends leaving the place. However, she had lied to avoid answering more questions."Hmmm… Ok… Uhmmm, I'll be heading back to the office now. Until next time." Emily said as she stood up to leave."See you later then."***It was 6pm when they arrived at New Mexico, Maraya and Zachary alighted from the plane and searched for their ride. They didn't search for long before Maraya's eyes finally fell on a placard that boldly displayed their names.Tapping on Zachary, Maraya directed his gaze to their names."That's our ride." They hopped into the car and it Zoomed off.The ride was a quiet one as the
Zachary looked forward to seeing the girl again. This business trip was definitely worth it as the place might just be where he gets to meet the one. Or maybe he has already met her.The excitement he was feeling at the moment was overwhelming and he could not wait to explore the city. Wow! Life is so good when you have money. Zachary was grateful for the opportunity of a lifetime he got. Not everyone gets this fortunate in life. Kelvin came into his life just in time and everything turned around. He got anything he wanted because the money was no longer an issue.Zachary slumped on the king-sized bed. Letting out a deep sigh, he took out his phone to make a call. Sliding through the screen of his phone, his hands fell on Stone's number and he decided to give him a call The call was picked up almost immediately. It was as though Zachary's SA had been waiting for his boss' call."Sir. I hope you had a nice trip?""Yeah. It was great. I called to find out if everything is in order? And
He could not imagine that their paths would cross yet again at the same night. Wow! The universe really wanted them to meet. Secretly, he stole glances at the table to make sure the girls were still on seat. Lifting her head, Maraya noticed how strangely her boss was acting. "Are you okay? Why do keep looking that way? Are you expecting anyone?" Maraya was curious.Zachary flushed in embarrassment. "Umm… No one, I'm just admiring the place. Don't you think it's lovely here." Zachary tried to divert her attention to something else and it worked. Maraya concurred. "Yeah. I like it here and the meal is great." Maraya ate with gusto. At first, she didn't want to eat anything more but decided against it when she saw the menu. There were a lot of new food to try. Being a physically fit person, She watched what she ate and the time she eats. Anything that would cause her to add weight, she completely avoided it.However, trying out one meal won't hurt. If she succeeded in adding a little w
She turned and started walking towards her friends and Zachary followed behind. Stopping in her steps, she called out the numbers at one go. "You can leave our next meeting to fate if you don't get that. By the way, the name is Chloe."Walking up to her friends whose ears were already so itchy to learn about what transpired between them. One of them asked."So tell me, what did he say to you that got you in a high spirit? You even nudged his shoulder. What happened to that tough and feisty girl who gives the boys a hard time?" One of the girls asked. Flushing in embarrassment, Chloe looked away. Following her brows, the girls saw her red check and laughed out so hard. Chloe was blushing."Girls, I need you to get off my back. I'm not saying anything to you guys. If I must, then it'll be next time." Chloe told her friends off and they all laughed over it.Zachary, who had been standing there smiled in satisfaction before heading back to the restaurant. Mission accomplished. He was fas
It was ten am in the morning when Zachary and Maraya sealed the big deal. In a high and excited spirit, Zachary thought they should celebrate. However, Maraya thought otherwise. She feels it was wise to go back immediately. "I think we have to head back home, the company isn't going to run itself. We have other minor clients you have to attend to." She suggested as they walked down the lobby. They had utilized an exclusive suite of the hotel for the meeting and were headed back to their hotel rooms."Come on Maraya. I have the MD and others. They all report to me. Have you forgotten that I'm the boss here, so you'd do as I have said. Let's have some fun today and tomorrow we can go back home." Zachary had his reason for wanting to stay back. If not for anything, he wanted to see Chloe and establish a friendship between them before going back. If anything were to happen between them in the future, then it'll be a long distance relationship. Unless she was ready to relocate to Texas."A
'I thought as much.' Zachary thought Maraya was so vulnerable and possibly so emotional. "I've literally be drained by the men that comes into my life." Maraya paused for a while and forced out a fake smile before continuing. "It was as if when one comes and gets a chunk out of me, he runs and tells another who also fakes it into my life until he gets what he wants. The circle continued and I was stupid enough to keep falling for their lies until my eyes were open to the truth. The truth that they were all fake. I've been so financially and emotionally drained that I don't think I still have anymore love to give out."Maraya forced another smile and gradually lifted her gaze which fell on Zachary's continuous stare. He was giving her a pity look and she didn't like it. "You don't have to feel sorry for me. I already learnt my lesson and nothing of that sort will ever happen again." She pursed her lips and rolled her eyes at Zachary."So enough about me. I know you didn't go to the re