Strong Connection

Ariana Pov as Anika

I pressed my tightening chest after the elevator encounter. I can't believe I did it to a stranger. What will I tell Anika if she knew that I and Argus kissed? Ergo must be horrified by now if he finds out. 

At last, we reached the 20th floor. Everyone gets off from inside but I'm still standing like a frosted mannequin. A strong hand cupped my shoulders and I gasp in surprise. 

"Anika, are you okay?" When I looked up, it's Argus and I can't even stare at him in the eyes. 

I regained my composure and tried to be cold again in front of him. I'm not easy to get the girl and I think Anika had that behavior. Argus is just a man I smooch accidentally and nothing else. I am married to someone and I have a mission here to get back to my time and to be reunited again with my husband. 

"I'm okay Mr. Mateo. Oh, about the kiss, think of it as my early Christmas gift to you as an employee and nothing more!" I said with full o