(Anastasia's POV)I woke up the next morning to a feeling of warmth. Slowly, I opened my eyes and saw a handsome man sleeping next to me. My hand was lying on his chest and his arm wrapped around my waist. Our faces were only inches apart, a slight move and our lips would meet.I stared at his perfectly carved face for a while until realization hit me. Suddenly, I jerked away and sat up straight. Due to my sudden movement, Caleb stirred and slowly opened his eyes. His eyes wandered around the room and then they fell upon me. His eyes widened in shock and he quickly got off the bed and put on his clothes.He ran his fingers through his hair and groaned in frustration."No." He whispered."What?" I ask in confusion."No." He shook his head looking down."Caleb--"I tried getting up but he stopped me."DON'T!... j-just... j-just get ready and pack your things. We shouldn't be late on our flight."He left the room in a hurry without looking at me, leaving me confused and heartbroken.My hea
(Caleb's POV)The sun beat down relentlessly, and even with the Air-conditioned cranked up, I could feel the heat inside my office."Kent, send me the draft for the meeting." I ended the call while still digging through the documents scattered on my table. But I am still careful to not rearrange the documents since they were already organized."Damn!"I harshly plunged a heap of documents in frustration. Letting my whole body collapse in the swivel chair and run my fingers through my hair as I let out a deep breath.I'm being out of focus since yesterday. I am bothered by Anastasia, about what happened in Germany. I shouldn't have done that in the first place. That time, I crossed the line.Why?Why am I always attracted to her?I did everything to ignore and avoided her but I really can't help myself from getting close to her.Seeing her makes me out of control and this is not good for me and also for her. I know that this will not work out because of the contract.As I brush my face
(Anastasia's POV)Tita Susan and Tito Rey were supposed to be here in the morning but due to some meeting, they had to postpone the lunchtime visit.No one wanted to talk about the other day, nor about what happened in Germany. It was all the talking we've been doing for the past few days. Just some monotonous responses and answers. I could tell how different the situation was, he didn't want to acknowledge anything.This early morning, he sounded a bit irritated as he continued to do whatever was on his phone. I didn't understand what had happened to him."Caleb, let's just order-""Hello, yes Kent. Yeah, I have seen them..." he was on the phone before walking out of the hall, completely ignoring me. I knew he had heard me but choose to ignore my words.'Now, what do you expect Anastasia? You are nothing to him, just a contract, Remember that' I whispered to myself as a stray tear fell from my eyes before I quickly whipped it away.I walked upstairs to change. Suddenly, the doorbell r
(Anastasia's POV)"Anastasia, get up. We are here." I heard Caleb's voice. I stirred and slowly opens my eyes. Not knowing anything about my surrounding. I swiftly watch around and rub my eyes."Where are we?" I barely whispered as I yawned through most of the sentence."Paris." Caleb emotionless said."Wait!" I saw Lianne hopping like a kangaroo excitedly. "Are we in Paris already?!" She exclaimed in excitement. "Finally, Yes, we are here. We have to get off the plane now, come on." Caleb took hold of his laptop bag. Lianne followed him who was still trying to look out of every possible window. Can she behave like I do? Maybe I'm low on energy right now."We are here!" Lianne yelled as she climbed down the plane, running like a child first time visiting a park.I saw Caleb's eyes squint and a light smile plastered on his lips. His face relaxed, but I could still see the faint outline of wrinkles around his eyes. Even the corners of his mouth seemed to fight against his normally stoi
(Anastasia's POV)"So, what brings you here in Paris?" Did Caleb know you're here?" I ask in curiosity while devouring the food he treats for me."Well... Yeah... Caleb knows I'm here. Mom sent me here instead of her." his laugh slowly fade away, looking down at his lemon juice. "My work here is done, I fed my sister-in-law. I will see you later!" He said as he passed me a salute. "Byron?" I called before he could move further "Would you be free tomorrow? I guess Caleb would be busy for a few more days now, so would you like to accompany me around?" I asked, hopefully."Of course Ana!" he immediately responded."Great! I will see you tomorrow then. Thanks for the meal by the way." I waved at him.If Caleb wanted to convert this whole trip into a business trip then he shouldn't have brought me along. My traveling in any place won't even affect him. Indeed, he would surely be grateful. If he wanted to be so cold towards me so let it be, I won't let him ruin this trip.***As soon as I e
(Caleb's POV)As soon as I step out of the elevator, I saw Lianne stepping out of her room. When our eyes meet, she smiles and runs towards me."You're still here?" she said in amusement."The meeting ended earlier than I thought," I state before proceeding to our room."Great! Let's visit the Eiffel Tower now! Pretty please Caleb, please please please!" she held my arms and swung back and forth."Fine, let's ask Ana." they are both first-timers here in Paris. I should tour them around, at least to enjoy this trip. We headed inside but it seems the place are in stillness."Ana?" No response. I noticed that her handbag and credit card that I left for her is already gone."She must be gone out. Why don't we explore this city, just us two," Why did she go out alone? She is not familiar with this place."Caleb?""Let's ask the receptionist." I walk out to our room, and Lianne followed behind me.I ask the receptionist if she had seen my wife. Employees here knew me as this hotel owned by
(Caleb's POV)I poured a drink into my glass, ignoring the woman's presence who was not cease her finger lingering in my body. This day makes it even worst while having her presence near me."One tequila please," she asks the bartender. I just let her, I don't have the energy to argue with her. "What's wrong?" She's using her flirty tone."Leave me alone, Sophia." I firmly said."I can be your shoulders to cry on, Caleb," I smirk at her statement. Is she serious right now?"I already warned you way back in Germany, to not bother me anymore." this time I give her an augury tone so that she can get that I am goddamn serious."Do you think I would give up that easily?" fury surged through her."You already give up on me, Sophia. The day when you cheated on me... with Byron." my edge of irritation had returned causing me to remember that nightmare from the past. I shook my head and swallowed the last drop of the cocktail in my glass."I told you many times that it was just an accident. Tha
(Anastasia's POV)The air was cool but the sun was out, the wind blew itself passed our bare skin as we strode out from the glass elevator. Mikael joined us on this tour as he will guide us to the next destination, he said we will love it.We ride at Mikael's Bugatti Veyron as we headed somewhere I don't know. I didn't ask Caleb as he is busy chatting with Mikael in front.A wedge of sunlight burst past the narrow window of the car as it stopped at Montmartre Hill, that's what it plastered on the big signboard."It's the Grape Harvest of Montmartre this week." Mikael got off from his car."It's a festival, Ana," Caleb said as he follows Mikael.Caleb open the door for me as I was still amazed at how beautiful the place is.We headed to the entrance and climbed the stairs up to the top, I guess. And a pop-up market of little white open-front tents which are similar to those found in brocantes, welcome us as we entered. They sell everything from specialty food including a red wine sorbet