Watching her laugh at the silly jokes being told her by his two silly cousins, Darien couldn't help getting irritated. How could she smile and laugh so hard around strangers, but act all uptight with him each time? He was certain he had never seen a real smile on her face before tonight.'Have I been too strict with her?' he inquired of himself with a trace of guilt.'No! You're just being her boss. She's way too silly and makes a lot of mistakes, therefore, she deserves to be strict with. To justify his actions and just to feel less guilt, Darian told himself. But, deep down, he knew the truth. He glanced at her again, and seeing that beautiful smile on her face, it irritated him that she was giving it to others.'what the heck is this feeling of irritation?'"Zee.' Darien's authoritative voice filled the dining, drawing everyone's attention. "Come here." He ordered, and just like that, Zee hurriedly stood up, all embarrassed, and went to him.How had she forgotten that he was her
"She's not my girlfriend, she's just my assistant, nothing more." ...Why did he sound so irritated saying it? Couldn't he have used a rather friendly tone? Did he have to sound like it was some sort of abomination to be paired with her?.... Embarrassed by his tone, Zee could only feel shame as she kept her head bowed. She felt the urge to get up and get out. She didn't belong there, amongst these people. The appetite to eat disappeared along with her heart... But why did it hurt, that tone? Like the pain of being rejected by a lover.....He had simply told his family the truth. She was nothing more than an employee to him, right? So why did it hurt?Biting so hard on the walls of her lower lip, she held back the urge to.......Wait! what is this stupid feeling going on in her tiny heart?She sat straight and gently pushed the plate of barely touched food away. In the process, her eyes met with Mrs. Quin's. Zee tried smiling at the older woman, but the dangerous look her night-
Zee stared with uncertainty at the underwear in the section that Tang ming brought her."Shouldn't we be shopping for corporate wears it's a business trip we're going on, not a picnic." Zee reminded, earning a laugh from Tang Ming. It seems she had absolutely no idea of the plans Darien had in stock for her."It's summer in California and while over there, you might get tempted to dive into the pool, or even get wet on the beach. So when that craving comes in, you'd be needing this." Tang Min said."In that case, I'm sure I won't be tempted to do any of that," Zee said dryly.Seeing that she couldn't convince Zee, Tang Ming racked her brain quickly for another idea."What if you're to finalize a deal with Mr Quin at the beachside, do you wear a business suit?" She asked, and that was all it took to convince Zee."Fine! I'll pick this one." Zee pointed at a diver's suit.Tang Ming refused outrightly."That's too masculine. You're female, you should go for something that exudes feminity
A Lexus sedan was parked in Zee's apartment and a blonde man stood just in front of the car. Once he sighted Zee approaching the car, carrying two traveling bags, he offered his help at once."Hello, Ms! Let me help you with those" Saying that, he took the bags from Zee.Zee simply smiled gratefully and followed behind him as he walked over to the car. Once he opened the door for her, he proceeded in loading the truck. And in no time, the car was hitting the road at a leisurely pace. The drive was calm and with the aid of the soothing music playing in the background, Zee for a moment was relieved of the bother of travelling with Darien. She had been worrying about that all week since the preparations for their travel commenced. Darien was a difficult person and she could only pray she wouldn't be spending the majority of her time by his side, even though she knew it was impossible.....If only she had an idea of what the man had in store for her.Well thankfully, her friends, understa
It was only a moment after take-off when Zee fell asleep. It was her first time flying and she was as scared as a poor little kitten she didn't want to make it obvious, especially not with Darien sitting just a few inches away in the opposite direction. Therefore, she mentally lulled herself to sleep.Darien who had after the collision with his assistant put all of his attention into a fashion magazine he had picked up from his seat, suddenly glanced at the little woman in front of him, and in an instant, his lower lip dropped perfectly in surprise. She was sleeping already, in less than two hours? He watched her delicate body closely, his heart melting each time she heaved a long sigh. She was so fragile and so beautiful like a delicate flower he needed to protect.Protect? As soon as the thought crossed his mind, he gnashed his teeth, muttering a curse at himself. He wasn't feeling this way again, was he now? It was the exact same way he had felt a few years ago over a certain some
The clinging sound produced as a result of metal clashing into metal filled the entire house, driving everyone crazy.The inhabitants of the three bedroom apartment already knew what that was. Matter of fact, they were accustomed to it. They call it the wake-up bell.As they strolled out of their rooms, down the stairs, heading to the living room, they already knew what to expect and, as expected, Zee was standing there, with her back to the TV set. She had a saucer pan and a cooking spoon in either hands, ready to give her usual morning talk show. Although, still in her nighties. She smiled welcoming the girls as they began to claim their seats. She could see they were still feeling sleepy because they were continually rubbing their eyes.''Good morning ladies, so sorry for cutting short your pleasurable rests and dragging you from your islands of intriguing dreams." she apologized, a warm smile playing at the side of her lips.''Can you please just go straight to the point already?
They walked into the hall, which by now was filled with Elites and people of The High -Class Society. You'd wonder how the girls gained access to such a party. Well...Evans Edwin had made the ball accessible to all.''Nice man, huh?'' Irene had said when Zee had asked how they'd gain access into the place that would be crowded with the High and Mighty of the country.''And I pray Zee gets her biggest wish granted tonight.'' Mia had said.As they walked into the most talked about place of this exquisite hotel, 'the Grand Floor', the girls were left in a state of awe.''Oh my God!!'' Zee exclaimed when she thought she had recovered a little from the effect the place had on her.''This is more beautiful than pictures say." she said, still astonished at the magnitude of the place and the wealth it exuded. The grand palatial style hall was lit up with expensive chandeliers made out of pure gold, dangling from the roof high above. The walls were made of gold, the floor made of expensive mar
A majestic Darien Quin stood by the window in his office, staring out into the cityscape. This was one thing he always did. The reasons were unknown but, it just kind of connected him to the city, or, because the city at night was one of the most beautiful sites to behold. The almost noiseless creak of the door made him frown. How he hated being disturbed.''Were you ever taught courtesy in school?'' His authoritative, quiet voice inquired.''I did, and that is the reason I have come to ask you to please, honor Edwin's invitation. He brought this party to your hotel because he wants you to be there." The intruder said.''And I already informed him that I wouldn't be there in it.'' Darien Quin said with no interest.''At least just go downstairs and congratulate him. You both weren't enemies the last time I checked.'' The man insisted.''Did he ask you to do that? Lure me into having a change of mind?''''That would be a waste of a request. Besides, he knows better than to do that. He