How did you get this card?Zachary's heart skipped. He left the organization after informing Maraya. Why would his grandfather say a thing like that? The surgery was successful before he left the hospital yesterday and the doctor said he would be fine.And what is it that he wants to tell him?Zachary's mind was restless as a lot of thoughts kept running through it.He knew he should have gone back to be with his Grandpa. Although Kelvin had assigned some people to make sure Nathan was properly cared for, he still should not have left his father entirely to the care of strangers.If it weren't for Grandpa Nathan, he would have been dead a long time ago. Zachary arrived at the ward to find his father sitting up. He turned and smiled faintly at him.Even though he looked weak, he did not appeal to him as someone who was dying. A nurse was attending to him when Zachary entered. In a few minutes time, she was through and exited the ward giving privacy to Nathan and his grandson."My Bil
I'm in love with you Zach.Stone waited for him to explain further before taking action."I've just been insulted by this waiter and the manager."Stone's face suddenly darkened on hearing what Zachary just said.Zachary left Stone to sort things out as he headed for the car."Well, I'm sorry to say this. You are both fired. You just insulted the owner of this bar. Next time, be more careful with your choice of words." Stone told the manager and the waiter at everyone's dismay.Shocked, they immediately fell to their knees to plead."Sir, please pardon us. It won't happen again. Please beg the young master on our behalf." They pleaded but it fell on deaf ears."It's too late now." Leaving the duo still on their knees pleading, Stone joined Zachary in the car and it Zoomed off immediately.Zachary had just been informed that the bar belonged to his grandfather and those two had the temerity to insult him. They were more unfortunate that he was not in a good mood.It was 7pm in the ev
Taken aback, Zachary stared at her confusedly. Did he hear that right? Is this a prank?Mirabel must definitely be bluffing.She saw his puzzled look and nodded in acknowledgement.Scanning his environment, Zachary realized that they were standing by the roadside with passersby throwing glances at them. Feeling uncomfortable, Zachary made to leave but Mirabel held him by the arm."Please, just hear me out." She pleaded. Taking the chance, Mirabel indirectly asked him out."Zach, you know I'm not Emily. The least you can do for me now is listen to all I have to say."Running her hands through her black long hair, Mirabel let out a Sigh."Since you don't want to go back to the restaurant, can we talk in my car?" She said, pointing a white Volvo car parked at the restaurant garage. "Or would you prefer we go to someplace cozy?"Zachary fell silent like he was contemplating if he should accept her invitation or not. Throwing glances at her pleading face.'What does she really hope to achi
Zachary paused in his steps as soon as Mirabel's question came forth. Smiling inwardly, he turned and replied to her."I'm the same old Zach. Now, if you would excuse me I'd like to take my leave. And I would advise you to end that love brewing in you. It would only come to naught. I would never be with anyone who is a friend of Emily."Exiting the place almost in a haste, Zachary did not give her any more chances to speak further.Staring at Zachary's retreating figure, Mirabel let out a smug smile. She was determined like never before to conquer his love, and it was a feat she must achieve. With Zachary's car already out of sight, Mirabel took out her cellphone and glanced at it quickly.Shit! It's 8pm already and her parents would be worried sick that she isn't back. She was yet to reach home since the close of work. This was not usually her route from work but she just decided to drive through the path and she was happy she did. Bumping into Zachary and professing the love she h
At the CEO's office, Zachary was reviewing some documents when Maraya knocked on the door."Come in." He responded, still engrossed in his work. He had come in late to the office because of his health. Even though the doctor instructed him to have a good rest, he still insisted on coming to work. Moreover, he was already better and had nothing to do at home.Staying at that huge house alone was so boring.Tilting his head up, Zachary's gaze met with Maraya's smiling face."Good morning Sir." She greeted, placing some files on his table. Zachary hesitated before replying to her."Good morning Miss Maraya." Maraya was about to read out his schedule for the day when he interrupted her."Maraya? Can you skip the 'Sir' title? Just call me Zachary. There's no need for the formalities."There's every need Sir." Maraya said which made Zachary raise an eyebrow at her. He wanted to say something but she immediately continued with what she was saying."Provided we are still in the office envir
Emily hurriedly left the company as soon as it was the close of work. As the last words Zachary said to her kept repeating in her head, she felt so agitated.'Just know that the next time this happens, you will be fired.'The next time what happens exactly? What does he even mean by that? The worst was that he did not state her offense. He just asked her to leave his office afterwards.As far as she could remember, she hadn't done anything that would warrant being fired. Unless it was for what happened years ago.Sitting at the bar counter, Emily was sipping her hot mulled cider. It has been one of her worst days at work. The fear of losing her job was something she was dreading so much. Influitive oil and gas was the biggest company and losing her job was equal to demotion.What company would pay her as much as Influitive pays her?Restless, She suddenly packed her hair into a messy bun as she anticipated the arrival of Duncan. She had called him on her way because she needed his com
Still trying as much as possible to keep a low key life, Zachary boarded a taxi that took him to the hospital. Mr. Stone had insisted on driving him to the hospital but he refused.Stone was unhappy and disappointed.He was not paid a huge amount of money to just stay at home when he was supposed to always be with Zachary.Mr. Kelvin would definitely get mad when he learns about it.Zachary had seen his frustration and tried to calm him down as he said."You don't have to be pissed off over this. I'm not ready for a sophisticated life yet. I still want to enjoy life as a simple man without the world knowing who I am. I don't want the media hovering around me each time I step out."Mr. Stone had hummed in response, he understood the angle from which Zachary was coming from. Going around the city in a Rolls Royce especially during the day would cause people to raise their eyebrows. They would start asking a lot of questions.Aside from the company and the two other places where he had s
With the onlookers watching in bewilderment, Zachary was hurled into the police car as he stared at Mr Cedric. Confusion written on his face.Before the perplexed onlookers could bring out their phones in order to take videos, Zachary had already been shoved in the police vehicle.Confused and puzzled he muttered something under his breath. "Why am I being arrested? Surely, I have the right to know my offense.""Quiet, you criminal. One more word from you and I will give you a resounding slap." One of the two policemen shouted at him as he gave him a death stare. His eyes were cold and domineering.Zachary kept to himself after the officer's warning. Since he knows about his right to a phone call, he knows exactly who to call.He was not going to call Mr. Kelvin over a trivial matter like this. He would not dare disturb the old man when his subordinate was more powerful than Mr. Cedric. Soon, they alighted from the car and the two policemen dragged him by the shirt like he was some