NORA'S POV "Jade, I thought you're leaving home very early tomorrow for your trip?" I asked Jade as she casually layed on my couch whilst scrolling through her phone. "It's already 8:30pm, and last time I checked you are yet to pack your bags" I added " Just a few more minutes, I feel soo comfortable on this couch " she replied as she stretched out her limbs."You need to go home and pack. So you can sleep early, you don't want to miss your bus... do you?" I asked Jade was going on a business trip with some of her colleagues from work." It's just a 7 days trip Nora, it's not like I need to pack my entire wardrobe." She countered. " ... besides, this is not my first rodeo"" Well, don't say I didn't try for you when you eventually get overwhelmed with the whole thing " I replied as I began picking up the toys that were scattered on the floor. Jade had spent the weekend at my apartment as her boyfriend wasn't presently in town. It's amazing how much bond She has been able to build
CHAPTER 19AIDEN'S POV Setting up a date with Olivia Vegera had not been as easy as I had thought. She had refused to converse with Brent my assistant and had insisted I contacted her myself.The action had made me scoff and chuckled in response. Most women would have jumped at the slight opportunity to have a meal with me, just because she knows why I was doing this must have given her some sort of edge. If only she knew I was just agreeing to the date because of grandma Gloria.I mean, I was just trying to please her to buy some time and then get her off my back. It's not like I agreed to the marriage arrangement.Not wanting to drag it any further, I contacted Olivia and she had given me the address of the restaurant that she wanted me to bring her to. And ofcourse, it was a 5 star restaurant in California. I arrived at the restaurant at exactly 6pm. " Hello Mr Hart... welcome to Divamine exclusives" A man welcomed me at the entrance. " My name is Patrick, and I am the manager of
CHAPTER 18NORA'S POV " I ran into Duke's father today" I blurted out to Jade as soon I got to her apartment to pick up Duke." You what?!.....oh my God Nora, where? How?" She asked all at once The look on her face gave out all shades of shocked expressions." Well, it turns out he's the one representing the company we are working with for the project" I replied her"That is insane!" She blurted out and then continued. " How did you react? How did he react?" I scoffed in response. The moment my eyes met with that of Aiden's, I had almost passed out in absolute shock. I began to desperately pray for the ground to open up and swallow me. Infact I was fine with any form of natural disaster at that moment.Of all the people that it could have been in the world, it just had to be Aiden! Christ have mercy! Heck I would have been fine if it had been his grandmother, Gloria Hart. How could I have missed the signs? I knew the client was representing the Ingrid Group of Companies, why didn
AIDEN'S POV I had always wondered how I'd react if I finally get to meet Nora again. I had said that I didn't want to ever see no more , but deep down, I knew I wanted to. To see how she's doing, to see if she was doing fine without me. I was curious. Little did I know that this was how we were going to meet again. When Salvodor had told me the name of his executive assistant, I had my suspicions but decided not to overthink it. But here I am, standing in the same room with the one person I have hated and longed for. Nora Simmons.The shocked expression on her face was everything as it was obvious that she wasn't expecting to see me here either.My head was immediately filled with a thousand and one things as I stared at her face. I didn't even know how to react and then it felt like the whole world had been put on hold and it was just the two of us." Mr Hart, this is our executive secretary" Salvador said bringing me back from my wandering thoughts. I was embarrassed for a few s
AIDEN'S POV "We're ready to head to the airport sir" Brent my assistant said to me earlier that morning as I walked down the stairs in the family mansion.Grandma Gloria had insisted that I moved into the house until my own house was ready. I had tried to decline but guess who always gets to have the last say? Grandma Gloria ofcourse.We were flying down to San Diego to sign the papers with Bioflor's company. I figured there was no point in delaying it any longer as this would be my first business as the CEO to the Ingrid Group of Companies."That's good" I said with a slight nod as I went through my phone. I had made sure Brent reached out to Salvador's assistant last night."I'll go wait by the car" Brent said before walking out of the house as Jason appeared carrying a small travel bag."...and where do you think you're going young man?" I asked jokingly "Where do you think?" He asked rhetorically and then continued. "....I'm going home " I scoffed at his response."What do you
NORA'S POV I arrived at the office the next day feeling very confident about myself. The conversation I had with Jade made me realise why I shouldn't continue to guilt trip myself about happened in the past and why I need to give myself the chance to love once again. Which is why I am willing to go on that date with Salvador. I am also very grateful for his suggestion to wait until after the company signs the project deal with the top client. I would use the opportunity to prepare myself and deal with any conflicting thoughts that I might be having.Earlier this morning, I had received an email from Salvador's assistant stating that the top client had decided to meet with all the members of the team that would be involved in the project. "Good.... now is the opportunity I have been waiting for" I had said to myself as I read through it the second time."Good morning miss Nora" the security at the entrance greeted me as I walked into the building "Hello Maxwell, good morning" I rep
NORA'S POV "So I'd be seeing you tomorrow at work?" Salvador asked "Yes Mr Prichett " I replied.He jokingly glared at me. " Yes Salvador." I corrected " ..... I will see you tomorrow at work ""You see... it's not that hard" he said as I opened the door of his car with a small smile."Don't forget to go along with the 'get well soon' gift for Duke. " He handed it to me.I nodded in response and then took it from him. " Thank you and good night " I told him before shutting the door gently." Sleep well" he replied and then started the engine , I waved at him as he drove away from the building. Oh good lord, what just happened? I turned around to find Jade waiting for me with arms folded together."Oh Jesus Christ Jade! You scared me" I said to her "Who on earth is that?" she asked in all curiosity, ignoring my complaints."What.. what do you mean?" I stuttered. " That's my boss" . I immediately felt like a child who had been caught stealing candy. "Your boss?" She asked rhetorica
NORA'S POV Duke was eventually discharged from the hospital later in the evening yesterday and since Sam had told me there wasn't a need to come in to work, we just headed straight home. It had pained me soo much to have missed the meeting with the top client everyone had been gushing over , especially as Mr Prichett was very keen about him. Although, I won't deny how grateful I am for his understanding despite me being the one to oversee the entire project. We all await his second visit so all the papers can be signed and then we can commence work on the project."Mommy I am done brushing my teeth" Duke said bringing me back from my wandering thoughts."Okay my love, it's time for bed.." I said to him. " Let's get you settled in.He nodded in response as I walked him to his bed and lay him down."Do you feel any form of pain or discomfort?" I asked as I covered his body with the duvet."No mommy, I feel fine" he replied me I let out a satisfying sigh and said. " That's a relief
AIDEN'S POV "I want to know what's going on grandma........" I continued as I stared at her.The last thing I'd do is to let myself be used as a puppet for the family , not anymore."Oh would you just calm down Aiden!" Grandma blurted out few seconds later. "Nobody is going off the market, no we are not bankrupt and we do not owe the bank any money" she explained "Then why do I need to marry into that family?" I asked with concern written all over me "Because they are the perfect match for us..... for you. They fit our standards perfectly well" she continued "...and how certain are you about this?" I asked "Trust me Aiden, ofcourse I did my assignment " she replied and then continued. " Besides, we've known the Vegera's for quite some time. They aren't exactly strangers, we are good acquittance and what better way to get closer than making our children get married to each other?" She asked rhetorically I let out a deep sigh as I processed all she said.A moment later, I replied.