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
Zachary was somewhat confused with the surprise on the girl's face. "Yeah. Texas." He replied. Maybe Chloe thought that he was from around. She was just learning that Zachary came from Texas. "So you're a businessman on a trip?"Zachary nodded his head. He didn't expect her to react that way. "I've visited Texas a couple of times with my parents. We went to see my grandparents." Chloe suddenly explained which got Zachary a little relieved. It certainly meant that they can still get to see each other once in a while."So Chloe, tell me about yourself." Zachary diverted back to the main issue. He wanted to find out a lot of things about her. Well, not particularly everything, at least he would love to catch some things about her. Maybe the important ones for the meantime."Really?" Chloe was surprised. It was him who wanted them to meet, so it's only wise that he introduces himself first. "Uhmmm… Aren't you missing something?" She asked, after taking a sip from her drink. Zachary star
After receiving Duncan's call that morning, Emily snuck out to meet up with him without her father's consent. She really missed him and felt so sorry with the way things had turned out for their company. Even though she had said a lot of mean words out of rage, she didn't mean any of it. She was just angry at the situation. She had to admit that she was still so much in love with him. Well, it was so difficult to just let go of a relationship that had lasted over the years.She had angrily hung up Duncan's call that morning. However, after a change of mind, she called him back and chose a venue to meet up that evening. Since it was evening time, the lake environment was serene and the tranquility was what they really needed to have a fruitful discussion. Emily had arrived earlier and sat in the ground very close to the lake throwing pebbles into it and enjoyed the sound it made when it fell into the water. The air around the area was quite chilly, so Emily wore a jacket and a boot w
"Why would he do such a thing? And where are you staying at the moment?" Emily was shocked to hear what he just said as she curiously enquired."I stay with one of my friends who is now on my neck to go out and do something so that I can contribute to running the house."Emily furrowed her brows. From what she knew about Duncan's father, he was short tempered and acted on impulse. She wasn't expecting any better from him. However, Duncan was so reckless with his actions. How could he kidnap Zachary? Now his family was suffering from his actions."What are you thinking Em." Duncan asked when he saw that Emily was lost in her thoughts. "Nothing." She replied, shaking her head. Heaving a sigh, Duncan suddenly decided to change the topic. "You remember the last time we came here together?"Emily rolled her eyes at him but Duncan didn't mind her, he just continued with what he was saying. Emily remembered it very well. "We were so in love that we couldn't get enough of ourselves." Duncan
Zachary and Maraya arrived at the airport to find Stone waiting outside the car. Scanning around the place, he was relieved that his bodyguards were nowhere in sight. With a cheerful smile, Zachary beckoned on Maraya to follow him. "Come on." Maraya followed him to the car, after which they zoomed off immediately. Settling on his seat, Zachary looked through the mirror and saw his bodyguards following behind. 'I thought as much.'They'd never give him any chance to breathe, as long as he was back in Texas."Welcome back Sir. Miss Maraya." Stone cheerfully greeted the duo. "Thank you." They both responded in unison."I hope your trip went well?" "Of Course. Thanks for your concern." Zachary acknowledged the man's sincere care towards him. "So, what did I miss? Or should I say, what did we miss?""Nothing important Sir. Everything is just as you left it."Zachary nodded in response. "Oh! Ok.""How's my Grandpa doing?" Zachary probed further and Stone nodded. "He's doing pretty well. He
Lowering her gaze, her eyes scanned the papers dispersed on the floor. Doing her best to avoid gazing at Zachary, Emily gradually tilted herself but could feel Zachary's cold glare on her. It seemed as if it was boring holes into her skin. The stare was intense."I hope not to be seduced again in my office." His words came out cold and devoid of emotions. Emily swallowed hard and gradually rose up. If she had known that something of this sort would occur, she would have worn trousers. Of all days, it was the day she chose to wear a skirt that this happened. As she scanned her outfit, she carefully thought of a way to gather up the littered papers without being labeled a seductress.Gradually, she lowered herself in a squat and began picking the papers up. Her feet ached from the heels she wore but there was nothing she could do. She had to endure the pains and do what her boss had asked her. After gathering up the papers that were initially scattered on the floor, she took the file cl
"Miss McDonalds, there better be an explanation for this else, you'd have to tender your resignation immediately." Her immediate boss, Mr. Liam barked angrily causing Emily to almost freeze at a spot. It was still so early and her day had gone this sour. 'What the heck!'Emily only said that in her mind, she wouldn't dare to say it out, else she's in for serious trouble. Glancing at the door behind Liam, Emily saw the gossipers' prying eyes. They were competing for the one who would see things clearly. Since they didn't want to leave the door ajar, they slightly opened it and poked their eyes at the little opening. That's it. How much embarrassment would she take for just one morning. The morning Zachary come back from his trip.The previous day he didn't come to work, she had been as free as a bird. "Sir.""Don't you dare Sir me. I asked a question and demands that you answer me in all honesty because you'd be done for if I find out that you lied. I don't care if your father is the G