Chapter 31Bruce Hawkins A notification popped on my phone on my way to a magazine shoot.‘Rose’s dad's death anniversary’.Damn… I almost forgot.“Turn the car, Lucas.” I said to my personal assistant, and he looked at me through the rearview mirror.“Huh?”“I need to go somewhere.”“But, boss… You are late for your shoot.”“Cancel the shoot, Lucas. I have something more important to handle.”This was an important day in Rose's life. I need to be there for her, just like every other year.“Yes, boss.” Lucas muttered before reversing the car, and the ride to the cemetery began.No single year had passed ever since the passing of Mr. Martinez, that I never went to his grave. Even though in those years I couldn't go close to Rose, I always stayed around. Watching her cry her eyes out while sitting beside her father's grave, all alone.No… she wasn't alone. Though she never knew, I always kept her company. I was always around her.I could finally stay around her this year. To comfort he
Chapter 30Megan Martinez “Hello, Mr. Collins. I am calling regarding your warehouse construction. I was wondering if we can work together.”I spoke on the phone, barely confident.“Who is this?”I frowned as Mr. Collins' annoying raspy voice sounded through the phone. Seriously? We'd spoken before. I even helped him land a property once.Mr. Collins and I have worked together on a project before. I had helped him secure a property before, so it was surprising he didn't know it was me. “It's me, Megan… Megan Martinez or Meg realty.”He went silent for a moment. Like he was trying to process my words, or he still couldn't recognise me.“Mr. Collins…”“I'm already talking to a realtor about it, ms. Martinez. Thanks for reaching out. I'll let you know in the future if I need your help.” “Mr. Collins…” The call ended with a beep. He didn't wait for me to say a word.I sighed, dragging my nails through my hair.I was going to strike a deal with Bruce last time, when he messed things u
Chapter 29Rosebud Martinez “Shame. She didn't stay for dessert.” He chuckled softly.“Why'd you do that? Megan probably had something to discuss with you.” I glared at him, and he scoffed.“Nothing. I thought we could all hang out together.”His eyes said otherwise. He did that deliberately, but I didn't press on.“Enough of Megan. Why don't we talk about you, hmm? You don't look fine. Is everything alright?” It amazes me how Bruce could always read through me like I was a book. Even when I try to hide my emotions, he could always tell.“I'm fine.”“No, you're not… Come on, talk to me.” He propped his chin with his elbows on the table, eyes on me.I bit my lip hard. “Don't worry about it. It's nothing serious. I can handle it.” Not that he could do anything about it if I told him anyway, so what was the point? And I didn't want to look pathetic. I mean, this is about my work, so I should be able to handle it without his help.He smirked. “You know I'm not giving up just because yo
Chapter 28Rosebud Martinez ‘Hey! Are you free today? Let's have lunch together’A text from Bruce always brightens up my day whenever I'm having a hard time, and it didn't fail to again.I was having a bad day after losing a big deal worth millions.‘Sure. I'm up for it’.A knock came on the door, and Clara walked inside.“Is there a problem, Clara?”“Yes, Ms. Martinez. I tried to contact the Mr. Lancaster, but he's not replying to my emails. I think you should meet up with him and discuss it in person.” Clara suggested. Mr. Lancaster and I were on the verge of closing a deal worth millions, when he suddenly started ghosting me. Ignoring the several emails that I had sent to him.“Sure. I'll do that… I'll get back to you about this.”“Alright.”“You may leave.”I dismissed her.I reclined on the chair, rubbing my temple, then the divorce struck my mind. The papers laid beautifully in my drawer as I pulled it out, so I picked it up and ran my fingers through it.Just a few days to t
Chapter 27 Megan Martinez A few days later The loud screeching of the car thrust me back to reality… My driver had already parked in the parking unit of my company. “We are here, Miss Martinez.” Louis, my driver spoke as he came to open the door for me. The familiar fresh air of the company welcomed me as I stepped out of the car. The environment still looked the same, even though it had been weeks since I was last here. “Feels good to be back here.” I smiled. As I approached the entrance door of the tall building, Alicia, my secretary, stepped outside. Her face went pale the moment she saw me. Like she wasn't happy to see me. She hurried up to me, with a smile on her face. A smile that didn't reach her eyes. “Good morning, Ms. Martinez. It's so good to have you back here.” Her pretence disgustingly smelt so badly and loudly. She took my bag, walking beside me. “Ms. Martinez is here…” “The CEO is here…” Silent whispers brushed through my ears as I walked elegantly toward
Chapter 26 Mathew “We are here…” I was slammed back to reality by the cab driver's voice. We were outside the hospital. I exhaled deeply. Like a heavy weight had just been lifted off my chest. My thoughts reeled back to the restaurant, and my fingers clenched the plastic bag instinctively. “Thank you,” I muttered, handing him the fare before stepping out of the car. I watched as he drove off. My hand flew to the back of my head, rubbing it. My imagination ran so wild back there. What if they had really hurt me? I sighed, proceeding into the hospital. Megan was fast asleep on the bed by the time I walked inside. I stood there, seething for a moment, torn between frustration and restraint. A part of me wanted to wake her up, but I composed myself, reminding myself that she was pregnant, and needed to get some rest. But having me go all the way to that restaurant to get her meal only to fall asleep, was really wild. My phone chimed with a text, and I quickly reached for it,