Standing near the office Adrian looked at his wristwatch to realize he was ten minutes earlier. Satisfied with himself he entered the office straightening his posture and with a cold face. The lady in reception was just sitting back lazily. She jolted up immediately seeing him entering the office.He wasn't the boss, yet. But everybody knew this company belonged to his family so he would be the future owner of the company. Although he maintained a friendly gesture with the staff, when it came to working he was extremely professional." Good morning sir ". The lady tried to sound calm as much as possible. " Morning" Adrian gave the shortest reply out of formality and she immediately knew he was in a bad mood. Not only today, but for the last few days." God bless the people who would be the first one to face his wrath!"Shrugging her shoulder she sat back on her chair to start working.Adrian, as usual feeling annoyed with himself, entered the elevator and pressed his floor button. F
Entering his house Adrian saw no one around . Without bothering much he went directly to his room. Going straight to the balcony he looked towards her room keenly. But to his utter disappointment, there was no one on the balcony and the room was pitch dark. He immediately understood she wasn't in her apartment. But it was almost eight at night. Shouldn't she be back till now? Not his business though. " Yeah, sure! " Again his subconscious mind. Adrian decided to take a shower to get rid of his thoughts.............Water droplets were coming out from his hair wetting his towel and falling on the floor here and there as he kept drying his hair. Standing in front of the mirror he checked himself out. With only a towel on that's hiding his lower portion, his ripped tanned body on show, his jet black hair wet and messy, he truly was a sight. " Damn, I really am handsome! How can she not get affected by this ! " Huffing he went to wear the clothes. Putting on his sweatpant he was ab
As they turned their gaze toward the door they discovered Britney, his sis-in-law standing there, with a confusing look on her face.Without any further words exchanged Adrian freed her from his embrace, and immediately started missing her warmth. Her lavender smell still lingered in his senses. Taking a deep breath one last time he cleared his voice to reply to Britney. " Nothing Britty. She was about to fall, but I saved her."He let out every word clearly and loudly without diverting his gaze from her. Jane didn't like how he put extra pressure on the words 'saved her' as if he didn't startle her in the first place.Smiling lightly at Britney she declared,"Yeah. At first, people invade your personal space. Then decide to portray themselves as self-declared knights in shining armor. No?"Though she was looking at Britney, it was as clear as broad daylight that her words were pointing to him.Britney was perplexed, more like confused to see this interaction between them. She could
Coming back from her apartment Adrian entered his house still whistling. He noticed his father's car parked in the garage. His brother was back from the office too as his Audi was parked in the front yard."So they are already back! It's a good thing that I came out of her apartment just in time. Otherwise, I had to face her aunt and family." shrugging his shoulder he opened the front door and entered inside.His whole family was sitting in the living room, talking with each other. Everyone stopped seeing him."Addy you! " his mother looked at him surprised." Yeah, mom! I was missing you. So came directly from the office to see you. When did you guys come?""Oh just now. And you did absolutely right my dear. I was missing you too."Everyone exhaled seeing her affection towards her younger son. She was a tough lady indeed, but when it came to him she seemed to be lenient about a lot of things. Hugging him tightly she pecked his forehead affectionately. " Here we go again! Didn't yo
"Bye Mom. See you in the evening.Adrian stood up from the breakfast table to leave." Evening! Are you planning to be back here again? Won't you go to your apartment?" his father frowned, listening to him.Before even Adi could respond to him his mother intervened, " Let him be! It's his house too. He will come whenever he wants to."In his mind, Adrian thanked his mom. The least he wanted was to be interviewed by his father in the morning."Where's Drew?"Adrian asked, looking around. "Oh! He already left for the office. I am not going today. You both have to manage for today. Now go and join him." his father stated." Ok! I will take my leave then." Pecking his mom on the forehead he left.Accelerating the engine, Adrian left his house.Just as was about to take a U-turn, he found his sis-in-law talking with someone standing in a corner. Frowning a little he checked again. Yes, it was Britney. "But didn't she leave a while ago? Where's her car by the way?"Parking his car on t
A comfortable silence soon fell upon the car. Both of them were lost in their own minds. While Adrian let his daydream be continued, Jane in her mind was reviewing his words. Still couldn't really get her hands on what he exactly meant by those words, but seeing that stupid smirk on his face she comprehended there had to be some hidden meaning behind that. When he started explaining his action, she was sure of it.Even though he sounded sincere with his speech, it was very much possible he was just aiming to acquire her sympathy. But she was truthful with her statements. She surely didn't feel very comfortable with his stare and his touch but that was not enough reason to decide whether he was a good person or not. She let him know about her discomfort, and hopefully, he would keep that in mind.Seeing the known building in the near distance she shut down the voice in her mind." Stop here." Hearing her, Adrian stopped the car. " Why? What happened? I mean we are allowed to park th
1 month later:"Sir, when are you leaving? Everyone has left already. It's almost 8 pm! " Hearing the hesitant voice Adrian looked up at the person. Erik, his PA was standing in front of him." Oh, it's 8! I even forgot to check the time. Did Andrew leave already?"" Yes sir, a while ago". He replied." Ok. You may leave."" But sir…." Erik tried to protest hesitantly." Erik, leave. It's the weekend. Go enjoy yourself. I am almost done. Will leave within 10 minutes." He ordered." Ok, sir." Smiling at Adrian politely he left.……..Shutting down the laptop Adrian sighed and leaned back in the chair, letting his body be relaxed. For the last month, the work pressure was getting too much. Their company was about to finalize a deal with a foreign company. If it had been confirmed, Johnson Industry would be one of the top most companies in the Country. And he was making sure that they would confirm the deal.Rubbing his temples he took a deep breath. It's the weekend already. After that
" Jane, come come! " Kathy welcomed her, giving her a warm smile. Jane smiled in return and took a seat beside Brirney." What's going on? Anything serious? I mean all of you are sitting together." She asked curiously." No "." Yes".Britney and her aunt both ended up saying it at the same time. Jane looked suspiciously at both of them.Soon Mary, her aunt, realized they couldn't let her know about this. It was supposed to be a surprise. Smiling awkwardly at Jane she mumbled _" We were just talking about you. I mean it's already 9.30 but you still didn't come so I was just concerned. I was about to call you ". She looked at Jane expecting her to buy her excuses. She felt bad for her. The girl hardly went out. She told her that after coaching she would go to dinner with her friends. She was happy that Jane was finally opening up to people again and making friends. But in the rush that was the only lie she could come up with. Shefali made it in mind that next week after her birthd