Dalia’s POVTo work hard and not get pregnant like me...“...using our old list. We don’t want any problems this year.” Jeffrey suddenly said bringing me back from my thoughts.Thank goodness he couldn’t see I’ve zoned out. He was staring into nothing when he added bitterly.“I don’t know why those undisciplined CEO’s would sign the deal with us and end up bringing problems.”Unfortunately for those who signed the deal with us, we would make all the money and other stuff attached to it. It wasn’t our fault. If you needed to promote your brand, this was the only way to do it in MELT. A lot of people have benefited from this even though the rumours claim that we exploit and use them for our own gain.It’s the way the world works so it was better they suck it up or turn it to work for their good.“I should alert the Legal team so that they would be well aware of this.” Then I remembered the small notebook in my hands. I squinted at the jargons scribbled on the first page. “..And you have
Dalia’s POV“Why? It is a place everyone would like to buy even ten years from now.” I disagreed.He clicked the roof of his tongue. “I see what you are doing but I will play along. I am a business man too.” He glances at the ceiling too. I didn’t know if it was for emphasis or to make fun of me. “The world evolves everyday, Dalia. Who wants to invest in a building that can be demolished anytime from now? I’d rather invest in the land, knowing full well that I can get double the price of this building in ten years time.” He completed with an evil smirk on his face.I swallowed, hiding my surprise. “You are good.” I admitted. Why didn’t I meet such an intelligent person at graduation?Perhaps life wouldn’t have turned out shitty with men.“I didn’t take you as the type who liked business. I thought all you did was..”“Party? Yes. I party a lot and Infact I have lots of girls who worship me as we speak. They can’t get enough of me.” He teased without shame.I rolled my eyes not agreeing
Dalia’s PovHe was hot even when angry. What is this feeling?A sense of pride? That my man has come to pick me up? Or wants to ruin my date tonight?I sighed heavily. It was too early for this. No scratch that, things like this should ever happen. At all.“No,” Nick shrugs in a disinterested way. I threw a small smile in his direction and his eyes told me they’ve got my back.Who does he think Eros West is to me?I wanted to know what Eros would do as a man who didn’t speak many words. I got an instant reaction as he signalled to the biggest guard in the room. Of course, Nick was no match for him as he was grabbed by the collar and dragged outside.It was comic but given the situation at hand, I couldn’t laugh. It got stuck in my throat before it came out.“Let me go, you piece of shit!” Nick ranged in the background. He was like a wounded lion and if I was the one, it would hurt my pride to be thrown of the place I sat.I glared daggers at him. At least he was making efforts not to
Eros’ POVThere she was, smiling and laughing at every joke he makes. I have been standing at the entrance of the hotel for now and it was easy to see the way her eyes twinkled at what ever he mentions.She seems to be enjoying herself.“Boss, I have the documents with me. What next?” Isaiah leans closer.I narrow my eyes at their figure. It was such an expensive hotel. It means the person she came with may be loaded. “I want you to stay in the car. Let Dimitri accompany me this time.” I nodded my head at the big guy. He was perfect for the job.Earlier this afternoon, I received a call from Emily saying that she needs me to tail Dalia. She was certain they were going to have dinner after work and for a moment I wondered why.I knew she was using me all this while. That cunning and manipulative bitch. Well, there was nothing to lose. I was helping her and she helped me in ways that benefited the both of us.If she did anything other than what I asked her to do, I would bring her down
Eros’ POVIs this what you do now? Going around and getting knocked up?”That was extremely harsh. I shouldn’t have said that to a pregnant woman. I guess my anger got the better part of me and now she looks like she wants to cry.“You’re an asshole.” She said and I sighed.I have always been a jerk and an asshole. Was she just realising it now?“Why are you so disgusted by me? What did I ever do to you?”That stopped me from saying more hurtful words. I am not disgusted by her. She is attractive.But.“Can’t you read the room, Miss Thompson? I am not here to begin a beautiful romance series with you.” I signalled Dimitri for the briefcase and gloves.Then she began to ramble, going for the low blow. I knew it wasn’t her fault. I was the one, I’d lose all rationing too. I am even surprised she is this calm. I’ll give her a point for that.“....It has resulted in this blood sucking parasite in my womb and here you are refusing to take responsibility!” She completed with what looked lik
Eros’ POV“...changed to Mrs. West whether you sign that contract or not.”“That paper in front of you is just for formality.” Dimitri adds to the best of his knowledge. This is why I have chosen him. He was the biggest and smart, almost like Isaiah...he will protect her well.Speaking of Isaiah...“Are you threatening me now? Is this something I should do against my will or should I just do it?”Her voice suddenly interrupts my thinking. Poor Isaiah, all alone in that car. Who knows what he did to that silly girl who couldn’t keep her phone inside her pockets.Anger filled me as I thought of what to do with the silly girl. I hope he held her hostage. Why can’t people respect other people privacy?!*********************************************Dalia's POVI don’t want to do this.If all I can see now is the disgust on his face then I don’t want to do it. I was almost tempted to smell the my underarms to check if I was the cause of the disgust on his face.I shift the papers back a lit
Dalia’s PoVWith a permanent smile on my face, I hope I convinced him enough. My hand clutched my bag tighter as I walked into the darkness. I bit my lower lips praying Isaiah insists on driving me home. I am a defenceless pregnant woman. What can possibly go wrong?Everything.“Mrs. Thompson!” I hear Isaiah call again from a distance. This time, he is running after me, breathing hard.“No, ma’am. I insist. I cannot allow you to walk alone this night. Follow me to the car. Dimitri will drop you off.” He pants.Just how far did I walk for him to insist?“I-“ I wanted to argue. Where was the fun if I gave in easily? It would seem like I want to sit in the same car as Eros West.“Mr. West will have my head of you refuse.” He tries again.That got me puzzled. Why would he have Isaiah’s head? That cannot not happen, can it?“Why would he have your head?” I chuckle. “alright, of you insist.” I decided, asking him to lead the way.There was no way I was going to walk down to my street at nig
Third person’s POVI don’t know about myself. He said I was perfect for the job.”Emily clicked the roof of her tongue because she knew Dalia wasn’t that great in the ‘careful’ department. She gets clumsy when nervous.“Dalia...” Emily emphasized, waiting for what Dalia couldn’t fathom.“I swear that was it. You know what, let me send you the email. I can’t convince you with just my lips.” She replied.Emily shook her head in wonder. “But you know It is going to be tough from now on. You have to do a lot of office stuff with the CEO.”Dalia sighed. “I know and it scares me a bit. But I have you so everything is going to be fine.”“Don’t try to be perfect, You may lose your job. I know Jeffrey and he is a tough boss. Tougher than Chris!” Emily chuckled loudly.Dalia gasped. “Your manager? I need to be careful...”“Yes, you need to be.”After a while, Emily stared at the blank phone in her hands. Just then, her manager was walking past. She gently pushed the lady attending to her face t