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
Even though it was not Kelvin himself standing before him, Mr Cedric knew how powerful Maraya's threats could be. I mean, she's been his secretary for a long time and Kelvin Paddington trusts her completely.Upon hearing Maraya's venomous words, he immediately fell to the ground to everyone's dismay. Maraya just stared at him in disdain."Look Mr. Cedric, I think you should save that for your boss when the deed is already done. You still have from now to a few minutes time to report yourself to your boss. For now, I'm done with you."Mr Cedric was still on his knees pleading and the policemen gazed at the unusual sight in astonishment. It was really strange.The officer who slapped Zachary was even more puzzled and scared for himself after he remembered assaulting Zachary earlier.Maraya glared at the man at her feet scornfully. Disgust evident on her face. "Mr Cedric." She uttered. "I'm not God that you should kneel at my feet. Get up and withdraw your complaints immediately." She or
It baffled Mr Stone that Zachary asked to be driven to the hospital rather than resorting to boarding a taxi. Interesting indeed.Although he had chosen to be driven in the cheapest of the cars at his garage. Kelvin had gotten a few cars for him since he moved into Villa. Driving a simple car would not arouse suspicion and cause people at the hospital to raise eyebrows. If he is seen at the hospital alighting from a Rolls Royce, people would definitely ask questions.However, Zachary had his reason for going to the hospital with his car as he would not want to take his grandfather home in a taxi. Alighting from the car, Zachary went to the doctor's office for the necessary paperworks.The door opened to reveal a slender and tall man in his early thirties who was wearing glasses. Upon seeing Zachary, the doctor immediately recognized him and greeted with a friendly smile. "Good morning Mr Zachary. How can I help you this morning?""Good morning doctor, I hope my grandfather's health