I woke up early the following morning to prepare for my flight which was scheduled to depart by 9:30 am.
I got ready very quick that I was ready to leave by 8:30 am. Standing at the door to my apartment, I took one glance at it before locking the door behind me.
I took the elevator downstairs and stood in front of the apartment building waiting for a taxi.
"Moving to London so quickly?" A familiar voice remarked startling me.
I whipped my head to look at the person and found that it was Daniel. Why was he here?
"What the hell do you want?" I asked, trying my best to sound nice.
He pulled his hand out of his pockets, retrieving a fat brown envelope from his pocket and pushing it in front of me.
I scoffed. "I thought I had made it clear to you that I don't want your stinky money!?" I half yelled getting vexed. I didn't want to see his face again, the sight of him was disgusting.
"You poor thing. This is a lifetime opportunity!" He teased grinning.
I grinned back and took the money from him before slamming it against his chest. "You and I know that you're the poor stray dog here," I smirked and spat on his face. "I don't want your stolen money."
I wanted to walk away from him but he held my hand and spun me around so that I was facing him.
"Look I'm not as poor as you think. That girl you saw yesterday was not my girlfriend she isn't fit to be one," He smirked seeing the surprised look on my face. "My girlfriend is dating a rich guy for our benefit. She is going to keep taking money from him till-"
My palm collided with his face silencing him. "You scumbag! That was the same thing you did to me! Why are you so shameless to admit it?"
"How dare you hit me, Heaven!?" He thundered, glaring.
"I'm going to keep doing it over and over again you useless-"
Daniel raised his hand up and I just stared at him waiting to receive it. He slowly dropped his hand and looked around realising what he was doing.
"You should have just done it you jerkass! Don't ever show up in front of me again!" I yelled, tears brimming at the corner of my eyes.
I quickly hailed a taxi and entered before he could say anything else.
Giggles. The sound of two people giggling brought me out of my deep slumber.
I fluttered my eyes open, groaning lightly as I turned my neck.
I was sitting inside the aeroplane, beside the window with a couple in front of me disturbing me with their giggles and the sound of kisses.
I glared at their backs as they could see me.
Watching the plant kisses all over her face and body while she laughed heartily I couldn't help but feel annoyed.
"I wish she breaks your heart," I muttered still glowering at them.
"Don't worry you'll get a guy that would take good care of you someday." Someone said from beside me, startling me.
I turned to see a middle aged Asian woman sitting beside me with her eyes closed.
I let out a faux smile making a fake sound too as I nodded my head. I sighed and brought out my headset.
Listening to Gyakie's 'forever', I drifted into oblivion forgetting the world again.
After spending several hours flying in the air we finally arrived in London. I got my luggage and began to head out of the airport.
I watched people holding placards to welcome their loved ones or pick someone and couldn't help but feel jealous. Only if Elisa hadn't gone to Hawaii for her 'beauty vacation' as she calls it.
Spoilt rich brat.
I was so drowned in my thoughts that I hadn't noticed that I ran into someone. I opened my mouth to apologise but the person beat me to it, running her mouth.
"Fuck! What were you thinking!? God! Why do sluts not always watch where they are going!?"
I was going to just apologise because I was wrong but it seemed like this bitch loved trouble. I was ready to give her back in triple folds.
"How dare you call me a slut you cocksucker? Opening your legs for whatever man that comes your way, eh?" I retorted and smirked as her face twisted into a frown.
"I was going to let you ladies deal with this issue your own way but it seems like someone has refused to use her head." A supposedly good-looking guy butted in, grabbing his girlfriend's waist.
I scoffed remembering they were the show off couple sitting in front of me on the aeroplane.
I don't usually do this but since they have decided to present themselves as scapegoats I don't mind using them.
"Oh. You're the new lover boy she just got?" I shook my head pitifully before lowering my voice. "It's amazing how you think you're the love of her life while dating a slut." I spat.
I held my luggage, grinning as I watched his jaw clench in anger. I wasn't a bully but I always enjoyed putting proud people in their place.
I smirked and strutted out, rolling my luggage behind me.
I keyed in the password to Elisa's apartment and entered. I switched on the lights and pulled off my shoes before walking into the living room.
I stood in the middle of the living room, studying its bright theme.
Typical Elisa style. She loved bright colours while I loved the combination of both with more dark colours.
I collapsed on the chair, sighing. My body ached from the hours I spent flying down here.
My thoughts drifted to the couple I had encountered at the airport and I couldn't help but feel bad a little. What if the lady was truly faithful to him?
I have to admit that I was jealous seeing both of them acting clingy while my heart was aching from a fresh and steamy heartbreak. I couldn't believe I had let out my frustration on them.
"She was wrong too." My subconscious whispered and I nodded in agreement.
I wouldn't have insulted them if they had been polite.
I recalled that I had not called Elisa to tell her I had arrived. I put my hand into my jeans pocket and retrieved my phone.
"Hey, babe!" She chirped, picking up almost immediately. She was always on her phone.
"Heyyyy! Your girl is in Londooonnnnn!"
"Yasss!! Finally! I can't wait for this trip to be over!" I could see was very excited from the way she sounded. I was too, I've missed her a lot.
"Uhm-honey, I'm glad you're back but I have to hang up now I'm at the spa. Would take you to one when I arrive in London." She told me and I nodded like she could see me.
"Okay."
"Love you! Kisses!" She made a kiss sound and giggled before hanging up.
I took in a deep breath before standing up sluggishly and taking my luggage to my room.
My interview is tomorrow. I have to be prepared.
I woke up early the following morning to the sound of my alarm. I groaned and slapped the snooze button.
I hated alarms but I had to set one because the company had scheduled the interview for 8 am. I know myself for being a chronic latecomer but I have to avoid that, Elisa went through a lot to help me secure this.
I got ready in corporate wear and quickly packed my certificates and other necessary credentials into a folder before heading out.
Since I left home early, I decided to walk down to the company which was not that far from the apartment. I grew up here so I knew my way around.
"Let me go," I heard a woman groan. Just a few more steps and I would be at the company, I don't want to involve in anything that would cost me my job.
"Stop! You're choking me! I'll give you the money!"
Gosh. I hated the sound of that.
I spun around, heading in the direction I was hearing the voice from. I met a man dressed in all black with his hand wrapped around the woman's neck. Without thinking twice, I ran towards them and kicked his legs causing him to lose his balance.
My self defense class always comes in handy.
I grabbed her hand and ran out of the place. We continued running till we were sure we had gotten to a safe place.
"Wow. Thank you so much for saving my life," she said, panting.
I nodded trying to steady my breath.
"You're so-"
"Dang. I'm late," I muttered, looking at my watch. "No problems ma," I said quickly before running back to the company.
I couldn't believe I was almost 40 minutes late for the interview.
"Please I'm here for the interview," I told the receptionist.
She looked at me like I had gone crazy before replying. "On the 3rd floor."
I didn't wait to hear more descriptions as I took long slides to the elevator. I pressed the elevator button impatiently. I ran inside the empty elevator as soon as its doors slid open and pressed the number 3 button.
After pacing for a few minutes the elevator dinged and its doors slid open.
I strutted out heading down the hall. I paused seeing a group of people heading towards the elevator, some had sad expressions on their faces, very few had good expressions and others had unreadable expressions.
"Has the interview ended?" I thought, my heart hammering against my chest.
"Hi," I beckoned to one of the workers. "Please I'm here for the interview,"
Again, she wore the same expression the receptionist had.
"Over there," she pointed at the office at the end of the hallway. I thanked her before rushing down there.
There were chairs arranged in front of the office and they were empty.
It immediately dawned on me that the interview had already been conducted and without thinking twice I rushed into the office.
I opened my mouth to greet the panel that was still seated but closed it as soon as I set my eyes on the person seated in the middle with an aloof expression on his face.
"What are you doing here!?"
"What are you doing here!?" We both exclaimed in unison. I couldn't stop myself from glaring at him.
The last person I ever thought I would meet here was him. The jerk from the airport. "What are you doing here?" we both exclaimed. I couldn't stop myself from glaring at him.The other two members of the panel stared at us questioningly."I should be asking that," he tutted."I asked first," I spoke, folding my arms across my chest.A smile stretched across the jerk's face. I immediately felt like smacking it off but I tried to keep my cool."I'm the CEO of Sheldon holdings and you are?" he cocked his head, weighing my reaction.Fuck. Why am I so stupid? He was fucking sitting among the panel, how could I have not figured it out?Damn. What do I tell him to change his thoughts? Can he just let go?I tried not to act surprised but my facial expression already betrayed me."Yes? I'm waiting for you," he spoke calmly now wearing an evil smirk. It was obvious, he knew what I was thinking."I... I..." I was dumbfounded. I had no words left.This can't be me. I always have words to say, I
DAMIENI was supposed to be angry at that lady but I had a smile on my face as I walked out of the conference room where the interview had just taken place. "Sir, Mr Jones request your presence in conference room 4. The meeting is about to begin," My father's secretary informed me.I nodded slightly. "Let him know that I would be there,"I needed to call Claire, my girlfriend, to come over.For years, I was not interested in any woman until Claire, my everything. I walked into my office and dropped my coat on my chair before shoving my hands into my pockets and retrieving my phone. I dialled Claire's number and with a smile on my face, I placed the phone against ear, putting one of my hands back into my pocket."Sorry, the subscriber you're calling is busy. Please..""She must be busy," I mumbled and presses the 'end' button and redialled her number but still she wasn't picking. I exhaled and dialled her number for the fourth time."Sorry, the subscriber you are calling is current
HEAVEN"You had better keep your mouth shut! Claire is only busy, she would be back before you know it!" I tried to struggle from his grip but he was too strong for me.He was hurting me and I really wanted to get away as quickly as possible even though I wanted to annoy him more."I have no interest in women like you." He spat.I knew I was pale immediately I processed his words and the smirk on his face confirmed he was satisfied with my reaction.I exhaled and forcibly retrieved my hand, my lips in a tight line as I tried to compose myself. I was not going to allow him win this."Neither do I have interest in a slut following man like you," I grinned, staring at him dead in the eyes. His face mirrored the reaction I had earlier, his jaw clenched and I saw his nose flare in anger. I couldn't help but smile. Just what I wanted. But I never expected him to retaliate so quickly."Who decided to follow me around if she was not struck by me?" He had an eyebrow raised in way that show
DAMIENI had my head lowered as I leaned against the bar counter.I came here immediately I got off work, still unable to wrap my head around the occurrence of today.All the attempts to reach out to her all through the day proved abortive. I checked everywhere I could think Claire would have gone but she I was not there.I tried not to think of the words that mom had told me before she left the office but her words still reverberated in my head."I don't want you broken again, son. It's high time you realise it," she had told me with a smile on her face but her eyes held a familiar gaze.The one that everyone had given me years ago. Fear. Pity.I hated that look they give me.No matter how I tried to push mom's words out of my thoughts, they reverberated more loudly like a reminder that caused my heart to wrench and ache.Another familiar feeling.I was over this. No way was this going to ever happening again.I loved Claire and I was hundred percent sure that she loved me the same
HEAVENI did not want to do this. No matter how I thought of it, I wanted Claire back but then a part of me kept whispering to me the opposite of what I wanted. But.. Do I really have an idea of what I wanted?Mrs Maria had requested to that we should meet and Eliana was strongly against it, but when I looked at the amount of zeros remaining in my account- after I spent some in getting work clothes- I felt like I should really meet with her.I had walked into the cafe, my eyes scanning the place until they settled on her.Maria. I finally decided to meet her.Walking to where she sat, I bowed slightly."Good afternoon, ma," I greeted.She smiled and gestured to the empty chair in front of her. I nodded slightly trying to smile too as I took my seat."How have you been, dear?" Maria asked as she picked up her glass and brought it to her lips, taking a sip."Very well, thank you." I clasped my hands on my crossed legs.I wanted this meeting to end as quickly as possible, I was beginni
HEAVENHe can't see me. I do not exist in this room.I kept chanting in my head as I picked up my handbag and was about to head to the door when his voice made me stop short in my tracks."What are you doing?" His spoke almost beneath his voice like he was trying to threaten me, causing shivers to run down my spine. Letting out a breath of air out of my mouth, I slowly turned around to look at him with a smile that almost faltered as soon as my eyes landed on him.Blue and brown clashing together as our gazes met. I could feel my heart palpitating for reasons I couldn't fathom as he kept his unflinching gaze on mine.Shit. He was obviously in a terrible mood as he stared down at me like I was a prey that he was ready to devour.But somehow I... No my brain did not care as words flew out of my mouth."Yes? What does it look like I'm doing?" I questioned, my gaze never leaving his. I knew I looked fearl
"What!?" the word escaped from my mouth before I could even bite my tongue. "Why that soon? What's going on, Maria?" I offered the fragments of thoughts I had left as every word in my head flew out as soon as the heaviness of her words settled in.Despite my outburst a few seconds– minutes ago, Maria was calm as she chuckled staring at my face.Don't look at me, I look crazy."I know it's too sudden but can we just do this and get this over with it?" Maria said, her eyes looking like they were drowning in sadness. I exhaled and squeezed my eyes shut. Why was everything turning around so quickly? Everything was moving so fast that I couldn't even process anything before another event occurs. Taking a deep breath and sighing, I said, "let's just do that but fill me in with everything." I know I had said that but inside of me, there was a war going on and when I saw Maria sigh like a load had been lifted from her and her eyes flooded with relief I could not help but question myself i
"Damien is missing," Her words poured on me like ice water, causing me to be speechless. "He has been missing since Wednesday."I felt a rush of excitement immediately. The wedding was not going to hold, I was finally not going to be stuck with that asshole. "So, what is going to happen now? Is the wedding still going to hold?" I tried to keep the excitement in my voice away. Maria exhaled before trying to speak. "Sweetie, I know this is all too much for you but I assure you that it would be fine." It wasn't too much at all. I didn't even want anything to be fine. It was good like this. Maria shoved her stuffs into her bag and hung it on her shoulder and offered me a smile. "You can get changed and go home. I'll text you if there is anything.""Sure." No witty reply, no nothing. She'd better text me that ot was cancelled. She was almost at the door when she turned like she remembered something. "And the wedding is still holding, even if he doesn't show up."And with that statemen