"I just followed the instruction given to me by the management."Hailey glared at me. She was fuming mad and I understand where she was coming from. But I was just following what the CEO told me to do. "Instruction? Do you think I will believe that petty excuse of yours?!" She said.I almost rolled my eyes. It sucks to be an employee. You are becoming the punching bag of the higher-ups. It's not like I can freely talk back, there's still a limitation in talking back to your boss. I'm proud of myself for not acting like that when I'm leading the marketing team in our company. I would say that I'm a cool and sympathetic boss. I never power trip our employees. "It's true! You can ask James about it." I said in a respectful true. "What did you just call our CEO? James?! Didn't I tell you to address him right?!" She said raising her voice. I bit my lower lip to control my emotion. "Sorry. You can ask SIR JAMES about it. He was the one who gave the instruction." She was about to say s
"Have you seen her plan?" I waved to David the folder of Yelle's Interior Design Plan for Allen's. I knew that she will do good in this project. I've seen some of her works in the Philippines. So this is not a surprise to me. "I'm a proud husband here," I say then smirk. "Are you sure that telling Hailey about your marriage with Yelle is the right move?" David suddenly asked. Everyone here in the office knew that Hailey likes me. She has no intention of hiding it. It's the reason why some of the employees are scared to hit on me or even just to have a conversation with me. I did nothing on those issues because it works for me. I never plan nor want to flirt with any of my employees including Hailey.Hailey for me is special but not in a romantic way. The feelings I have for her are the same with Mara, it's plain platonic. I told Hailey many times that we will never be lovers but she is not giving up. She keeps on believing that someday, I will learn to love her the same way. That'
"No! No! No!!! I told you you don't need to answer me?! I don't want to hear it! I don't believe you!!!" David went to Hailey and hug her. "Hailey stop it. It's time for you to accept that you already lost. James has someone in his life now." He said while calming her. She pushes him then she covers her ears not wanting to listen. She was looking at me and I already know what that look means. She wanted me to comfort her but I have no plans on doing that. It is time for her to accept the reality, I should not let her deceive herself anymore. I admit that it was partly my fault. Even though I was honest with her about my feelings but I did nothing when she made everyone here in the office believe that we are more than friends. I just let her harass those employees who are trying to hit on me. I just let her do the things she wants. I thought that it was the least thing I can do for her since I rejected the love that she was giving me. I thought that she will get tired and realize t
"Don't forget our dinner tonight, James."I mimic Hailey's annoying voice. I rolled my eyes as I went to my seat. So James and Hailey will have a dinner date tonight? That explains why Hailey was easily tame. She got what she wants. I thought that James only see her as a friend. Didn't he realize that he is leading her on by abiding by her whims? The more he gives in to her whims, the more she will hope for them.James should have known that being too nice to someone who has feelings for him is not good. He should learn from his brother, his kindness and gentleness lead someone to go crazy for him to the point of scheming evil things just to win him, good thing Mara and Andrew's love is stronger than the evil scheme of Jana. I'm worried that Hailey might become like Jana if he will keep on leading her on.Sometimes when people are in love, they tend to do evil things and they use "love" as an excuse to justify their actions. And I strongly disagree we that. Love is a wonderful thin
"So you're the deceitful husband." My eyes widen and turn to Kyle. He was smirking while saying those words. It was different from the gentle Kyle that I knew, not that I didn't like it. James on the other hand clenched his jaw while looking coldly at Kyle. "How dare you say that to James?!" Hailey defended James. "And you! Why are so quiet?! Don't you have any plans on defending James?!" She said to me. I sighed and turn to them. "Where's the lie though?" I said.I saw her jaw drop from what I said. I bit my lower lip. My bratty side is showing now. I didn't like how Kyle insulted James, but I also can't defend James because what Kyle said is true. James took advantage of me that night, he knew that I am drunk and I am not in my proper mind to make a decision. And he said before that he wasn't drunk that night, it only means that he planned this to happen. James bend down and went closer to my ears and whispered. "Did I really deceive you? Do you believe that? You are screaming
"Girl space friend." I just said. "Ohhh... continue." I rolled my eyes. "He ruined my... friend's date. He introduces himself as her husband." "Oh! That's interesting. I wish I was there to see that." Mara said while giggling. "So what happened next?" "The other guy kind of insulted the husband... he did not answer back but he was looking at the other guy coldly. The girl space friend defended him.""What about you... I mean your friend?" Mara asked. "Where's the lie though? - That was what she said." Mara's jaw dropped... she and Hailey has the same reaction. I almost chuckled thinking about it. "Your friend is so mean.""She's just telling the truth. The guy took advantage of my friend... marrying a drunk girl? Is that the best that he can do?" I said defending my action."M-maybe he has a good reason," Mara said defending the guy.I furrowed. "Are you telling me that you supported the guy? Really, Mara?! I'm disappointed in you!"Mara panicked a bit. She was trying to think
I never expected that anyone would accuse me of having a sugar daddy. If my brothers hear this, they will not let this pass. They will surely make these girls' lives a living hell.They should be thankful because it is not my nature to tell my brothers all people who tried to bully me. Also, I am not the type to get bullied. So this is something new to me. "Where did you get that idea?!" I asked them, a bit furious. Athena smirked. "You think we won't know about your secret? We are not stupid, Yelle." "All your outfits in the office are all luxury brands. Most of your bags are limited edition," Athen added. I was dumbfounded. Then I remember my friends in the office. Hannah always reminds me to wear quiet luxury so that people in the office will not notice my stuff is all luxury brands. I should have listened to her. "So your only basis is my outfits?" I said in disbelief. Athena rolled her eyes. "You are just like us, a regular employee, you can't afford all that luxury unless
"Hailey? Really?!"James nodded confidently. Then he moved his face closer to mine. I cleared my throat and felt the heat in my cheeks. What is he planning now?"Are you doubting yourself?" He said in a whisper, then he moved his face away from mine. Then he raised his right eyebrow. "Where's the confident Yelle that I know?"I was quiet for a moment. I needed a moment to calm down and compose myself. I was taken aback when he suddenly moved closer to my face. "I'm not doubting myself, okay?! I just felt like my clients in the Philippines would always say that they like my work because I am Zobel. I am not sure if all their praises were authentic. Our clients here are more credible since they don't know my background," I explained. He nodded. "I get your point. The reason why I didn't meddle with your application. Also, I'm confident that you will get the job. And you should stop worrying about Athena and her minions, your work will speak for yourself." This is the first time tha