Ivanna
The nurse shocks me with the news of Adrian being here. I look at Christian immediately as he shows no loud reaction. The moment was intense between us. As I realise what was happening a few seconds ago, my heart sinks. Christian has never been so desperate to know if I love him.Why now?I understand the feeling but I wanna make sure I don't hurt him later. It's so easy to say you're in love. But it's tough to show. I doubt if I can ever match the level of Christian's love for me. Why should I even confess something when I'm yet to show it?Until I'll be able to get better, I can't."Should I send him?" The nurse asks.My throat dries up right away. I don't know what happened after I fainted in the lab. I hope Adrian has kept the promise he made to me. I hope any of his actions didn't create any doubt in Christian."You're being ridiculous, Ivanna," I scream at myself inside. <EmilyMy voice slips down to my throat as I discover Kane on the door, his deep eyebrows twitching into a frown."Ah! I should have known that's you, Miss Benson," he scoffs, getting inside.I roll my eyes at him, grimacing."What do you mean?" I snap and immediately lower my voice. Why do I always forget he's my damn boss?He says nothing and presses his lips while laughing silently. Is he literally laughing at me?I fum in anger and glare at him. Properly.He's not in formal wear today but in a tracksuit, the sleeves of his jacket are folded, sweat scattered all over his sharp look as if he was hustling for hours. And that dammnngod smile.I just wanna kill this man for being so smoking hot.I close my eyes tightly, wave my hand in the air and land it across my face.Slap!You deserve that freaking slap, you bitch.
EmilyMonica climbed into the car before me— next to Kane and I had to sit in the backseat, listening to their stupid gossip. Right now, I'm definitely feeling like killing Ivanna. As much as I try to distract my mind and look outside, I just can't digest all this anyway. "Whops! I didn't know you and Adeline would part ways so soon," Monica says. "It's been a long time. Things didn't work out after college. Then I let it go," Kane replies. "What's up now?"Kane cracks up. "Nothing for now. I didn't feel like focusing on anything except work after college""So, you mean you're available?" Monica laughs.My head starts aching as I grab my head and close my eyes. Nothing seemed to be so annoying before. "Seriously, Monica," Kane laughs. "You didn't change at all""Should I? Well, I wish you didn't reject my proposal years back. Is there any c
ChristianIvanna was discharged from the hospital in the afternoon. I brought her back to the villa right away since her lying on the hospital bed was sickening me. I can watch her sleeping and lying on our bed for days or weeks but not in the hospital definitely. There's a small medico set-up in the room because she needs to be under observation for a couple of days. The doctor wanted her to stay over there but I asked him to keep her under observation in the villa itself. They also provided a nurse for her routine check-up. "For how long are you gonna stare at these flowers?" I chuckle, walking towards the bed after the nurse leaves the room. I have been watching her staring at the red roses from the moment she's shifted in the room.She smiles at them lovingly and drifts her eyes at me. "Shouldn't I? These are so pretty and they remind me of the days I spent with you," she whispers.
Colton"Leave me! I said open me, you fucker", the annoying woman won't stop screaming but that's what we need. As I walk inside the empty cabin, I find Irene struggling with the wooden chair, her hands and legs perfectly secure with ropes. Even though she knows she can't get freed, she keeps moving which causes her to bleed at her wrists. I tuck my hands inside my pocket, watching all the drama while staying near the door. Suddenly, her eyes freeze at me. Holy shit!She looks so much like madam Scott that I feel bad and sinful to capture her. It feels like I'm being a traitor or whatsoever. "You bloody bodyguard", she yells at the top of her lungs. "Leave me, I said. Let me go. Your boss will have to pay for this, so as you"She groans all in sweat and her messy hair makes her even more horrible along with her loud voice. I shake my head in disbelief.
Ivanna"Good morning, love. Had to rush for some work. I know I should be there with you but it's urgent. Take care"The note is stuck with a purple rose. I wonder how he manages to do different things every single time to make me smile. "Do you need some help to use the washroom?" Mrs Fisher asks. "No. I think I can walk properly now," I smile at her.However, Mrs Fisher helps me to reach the washroom. I can say Christian has properly prepared everyone before leaving. I'm glad he left instead of hanging his work for me. I stand under the shower while rinsing my body thoroughly with a bunch of roaming thoughts in my head. Finally, I have made up my mind to tell Christian about Adrian and after that, I haven't gotten a single moment to talk about it. The growing concern of Adrian towards me has been disturbing me from the moment when Emily told me she saw Adrian in the hospital. Why was he there? What if Christian saw him and doubted something and
Colton"How's Madam Scott?," I ask Ethan as he comes to the godown with food."She's home. Doing well," Ethan says.Ethan has been working as a butler for months to take Madam Scott wherever she needs to go. In truth, he's not a driver, but a bodyguard especially hired for her. Master Scott doesn't want her to feel uncomfortable about guards which is why she's told that Ethan is a mere driver. "Master Scott is in the office," he shocks me, shaking his head."Darn it. I thought he would be around her for a while. That's why I haven't been around him. I don't know what he's thinking""Why don't you tell him about Miss Rozario, Colton? You're lying to him for the first time," Ethan shrugs."I know and I feel bad about it," I sigh and immediately smirk. "But I thought to have some fun by torturing this cunning woman for a while. She deserves at least a bit"Ethan laughs. "Seriously! You demon possessed you again. Just don't do something like be
Ivanna "Yeah. I'm doing fine," I reply to Emily on the call. "But you're not sounding well today""Huh! No. I'm just tired," she says and I can't really believe it by her tone. No matter how tired she is, she can't sound so low. I squirm on the bed, taking a look at the clock. "Then why are you still at work? Go home. You have classes tomorrow," I tell her."Yeah. I will""Is everything alright, Emily? I don't think you're okay," I gasp. She goes completely silent as if she's confused whether she should tell me or not. "I think I'm a daydreamer," she mutters. "Well, you're not. You're just too easy going and honest about everything. You understand your feelings too fast. And that's really good," I tell her, wondering what's wrong with her. "But this makes me embarrassed every time," it seems like she's gonna cry."Hey, Emily
KaneAfter wrapping up my desk, I leave the cabin at the usual time. The office flood has been vacated in ten minutes. As I walk through the lobby, my eyes land on Emily's desk. She's still here today!Her shift is only five hours long and it has been more than eight hours since she's here. I frown, watching her gather her stuff then quietly leave the floor. I remember the conversation we had earlier. I didn't know what I was trying to deliver to her but it seems like she was hurt. I sigh and walk out of the floor.*Driving out of the basement, I find Emily again by the streets. She's walking slowly as if she's lost somewhere. What the hell am I doing?I never observed someone so much. I mind my own business and never try to know about the employees more than necessary. I hope I can end this— whatever I am feeling for her. Drifting my eyes away, I strive to drive back to my apartment. It takes me just a few seconds to change my