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Selena’s POV I was hungry, and I wanted to be full with what on earth was entering into my nostrils. I almost fell from my chair, but Jake kept me right as I kissed him passionately on the lips. What was I doing? I hiccupped out of a sudden and pulled away from Jake. “Oops!” I covered my mouth, still feeling the spark from our heated kiss. “What are you doing?” I asked Jake. He looked at me as if I had lost my mind. He stood up on his feet. “You just kissed me.” “What? I did what?” Was I imagining the kiss? “I… I mean, I don’t…” What excuse do I want to give for kissing him? Because I wanted it? Because I wanted to feel connected to him, because I missed him? Which excuse will not sound immature to him? “It was a mistake,” I said with a stoic face. Before he could say more, my stomach growled in hunger, and Jake shook his head before going back to his seat to sit down. He pushed a plate in my direction; the aroma filled me a little. I dug into the food immediately, and when I was
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Jake’s POVI walked into the conference room and took my seat as the head; Kelvin was on my right, followed by the rest of the board members. Today, we would be voting for the chairman. Since my grandfather's passing two years ago, my father, the acting chairman, also passed away a few months ago, leaving the position vacant for too long.As the CEO, I was in competition with Kelvin, a family member who also had the right to the company. The company was not explicitly willed to anyone; instead, it was left for the person capable of making it prosper. And that person was me. I was the right choice for the position.Being married is considered being competent which would play a crucial role in the decision-making process. I hoped not to falter due to my face-blindness. I would have to rely on voices and the memorized seating arrangement to navigate this room.“Can we start the meeting?” The head of the directors spoke, and his assistant went to the podium.“Today, we will be voting for
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Selena’s POVWhy won’t she just listen to me? Were all the Marinos this rude, selfish, and prideful? Nancy and I were on the 6th floor, where she was still checking the sales. We got to a particular store that was doing poorly, and she asked the lady to vacate immediately since she was not making good sales. This was to avoid tarnishing the reputation of the entire store.The store owner was, of course, pleading with Nancy. Since the noise was escalating, I had been trying to talk to Nancy, but she wasn't hearing any of it. She insisted that I had no right to tell her what’s wrong or right, even if I had no idea about things like this. I suggested she give the store owner some time to pack out or allow her to find a way to help her business.“Are you telling me I can’t do that to her without notice?” Nancy sneered. By now, we were attracting too much attention, and it might end up in the news or on social media tomorrow.“Nancy, please, we are being watched. Do you have to be like thi
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Jake’s POVI watched her as her lips trembled terribly. I am amazed that she could show this much control. I just can’t help it; she has a way of making me lose my temper. She makes me feel unwanted emotions, which is unlike me. I have to stay in control. A woman cannot just come around and mess me up.I am messed up already because of Rose and Kelvin's threats in associating with Rose.“You bastard,” Selena yelled and finally gave in to the tears. She wiped furiously at her tears. I must admit I was hurt by her words earlier, but I can't let it show. “I hate you with all I have! Don’t you think you are being too dramatic to always taunt me with the past?” she yelled. I wanted to remind her that she has nothing, but I knew it was a bad time for a joke.She turned to leave the room, but I stopped her by wrapping my hands around her waist. She can't possibly go out looking so messed up; people will talk, and I want to avoid that at all costs.“Don’t you dare lay your hands on me!” she y
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Selena's POVThe look she was giving me felt like she could see through me, as if she knew all my deep secrets that I hadn't gathered the courage to share with her. The spoon in my hand hung suspended in mid-air as I met her intense gaze.Her lips twitched at her inner thoughts, she shook her head, and raised an eyebrow at me, silently questioning me. Maybe coming here was a mistake, but I don’t regret it. I was offered a good meal and the atmosphere was peaceful, devoid of any hatred or pain.I missed this. I decided to take some time off and sleep in a more familiar place, which is how I ended up at my former apartment. I was about to sneak in when Hillary spotted me. She paused with her garbage in her hand, quickly disposed of it, and returned to meet me in her apartment.Max was asleep. She served me dinner and sat across from me, her gaze fixed on me without uttering a word. Finally, she opened her mouth and asked, “Do you want more?”“W… what?” I asked, confused. What was she ta
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Jake's POVI paced in front of the main entrance, anxiously waiting for Selena, who was yet to show up. She had ignored my messages, and I had no idea she was in the penthouse until I went to tell her to come down as I would be leaving soon.Receiving no response, I went to check her room, only to find it empty, with the neatly laid bed making it difficult to determine if she had spent the evening at home. I sent her a text, but it went unanswered. Where on earth could she be?A car approached, and I moved aside as the door opened. Kelvin stepped out, pausing to glance at me before going to the other side to open the door for someone. Did he bring Rose? My question was answered when Selena stepped out of his car.Why was she with Kelvin? She released the grip on her knee-length blue dress, her ginger hair styled in a French twist, her makeup flawless—everything about her seemed perfect at the moment. However, when she looked up and saw me, her lips twitched silently, yet she still loo
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Selena’s POVThe tension in the room was palpable, a glaring example of a broken home. Personally, I believed it would be better to cease the family tradition in private. Trying to uphold it publicly seemed like a facade, and there was no need to deceive themselves.However, the glares I received from Jake and his mother indicated that expressing my true thoughts could lead to my downfall. So, I put on a smile and said, “The family tradition is a good thing. It helps bring the family together, and issues can be resolved before they escalate to the public.” I emphasized my words with the sweetest tone I could muster.“Exactly!” exclaimed Mrs. Marino, clapping her hands. She turned to her daughter, Nancy, with a stern look. "So, what do you say, Nancy?" she asked.Nancy rolled her eyes. "Like I have an option. Fine, the family tradition should remain," she conceded."It is settled then," Mrs. Marino declared, relaxing in her chair. "Let's talk about the event then.""I have the planning
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Jake’s POVI had to endure Selena's company throughout the car ride. Listening to her side of the conversation on the phone piqued my curiosity about who she was speaking to. Could it be a friend, a lover, or one of her mysterious family members?I tightened my fist on the steering wheel, irritated by the fact that she made me her driver. I kept my frustration to myself, and it seemed to give her the freedom to talk recklessly in my presence. I increased my space and drove into the parking lot, where Jeff was already waiting for me.I parked the car, got out, and walked to Jeff as he handed me the files and keys. "I got everything," he said."Thanks, man." I quickly went through the files. I heard the car door open and close as Selena got down, walking up to us since we were standing at the elevator entrance."Oh, um... Jeff, right?" Selena asked."Yes," Jeff answered.From the corner of my eye, I noticed Jeff appraising Selena from head to toe, and I must admit, it stirred a bit of j
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