Ghosts & Planning

Stephanie’s POV

My body worked quicker than my mind. I couldn’t stand seing that. I couldn’t. I was clinging onto the hope that Isabella was wrong about everything, maybe if she was wrong, everything would have been alright eventually. I don’t know how true that is Anymore. My legs moved on their own, and before I could process anything, I was in the car.

I felt my chest caving it, grasping unto the tiny bits of oxygen I could gather. A panick attack was setting in. Oh God. I blank my mind and focus on the distant memory of dad helping me through my panick attacks.

“Princess take a long deep breathe and count down to 5 with me……1,2,3,4,5. Yes that’s it my brave girl” dads soothing voice filled my ears.

Doing exactly as he taught me, I slowly felt like I could finally breathe again. A shaky exhale left my lips, my body still visibly shaken by the encounter. Struggling to maintain composure, I called Isabella.

“Hey Issy, I’m sorry I ran off there like that. It was just too much. Please I’m borrowing your car and your driver,” I say pleadingly to her over the phone, my teeth tugging hard on my lips. It was a nervous habit I discovered over the years.

“It’s alright Babes. I get it. I’ll just call for another car to pick me up. Where are you headed to?”. I tappped Sebastian’s shoulder over the privacy partition, signaling him to drive.

“Just going to pay an old friend a little visit” I offer casually. Now that I’ve confirmed all I needed to know, there’s no time to waste in carrying out my plans.

”Oh alright then, please be safe Steph. Love you.” Issy says over the line. I mutter a quick love you too and hang up the call.

“Where to ma’am?” Sebastian asks, already putting the car in motion.

“Take me to the Adam's Venture” I reply, mentally preparing myself for my meeting with my arrogant soon-to-be ally. I hated the fact that I have to go to him of all people for assistance, but there’s no one else for the job. No time to back out either. I’ve done my research and hopefully all I have in mind would be able to win him over.

With a stiff nod, Sebastian swerves in that direction. He’s clearly itching to have a conversation with me concerning my appearance. Well he should get in line, I have a feeling the list is going to be long.

Still reeling from all that has happened since the last two hours, I couldn’t help but feel resentment for Kelvin and Melissa. He couldn’t even wait longer to mourn me, instead he goes running off to marry my cousin. Clearly all we shared meant nothing to him, the realization of that hurts more than I cared to admit. And uncle Micheal, he has lost the respect I ever had for him. All I feel when I think of him is anger. Red hot rage, I tighten my fist at the thought of his betrayal. He took eveything from me, I’ll be damned if I let him take my inheritance. I was still brewing with my thoughts when the car came to a stop. Almost immediately, my door was opened by Sebastian and I stepped down.

I gaze at the large company in front of me, it was even larger than the pictures online. You’ve really done well for yourself now Adam. I thought to myself. Not that I’ll ever admit it to his face. I came down and took confident steps into the building and stopped short in front of the receptionist desk.

“Good day, Can you point me in the direction of Adam Phlem’s office. He’s expecting me,” The last bit was a lie but with a warm smile and a confident approach, who would suspect. She picked up her telecom and called who I assume would be Adam and talked animatedly for some time, throwing me a skittish glance. Feeling impatient, I tap my fingers on the desk, hoping that Adam invites me up.

After what felt like forever, she led to the direction of Adam’s office. Thank Goodness. We stepped into the elevator and tapped on the top floor, waiting not so patiently to arrive there.

“This is the door to Mr Adam’s office ma’am” she offered not so nicely. I throw a glance at her and notice her brightly colored red lips. Her face definetly matches her attitude. I offer a curt nod and knock on the door.

“Come in” He said over the door. I plaster a cheeky smirk on my face and walk into the office.

“Long time no see, Adam Phlem. I have a proposal that would benefit both of us,” came rushing out of my mouth. I fixed my gaze on him and I’ll admit, he wasn’t bad looking. Okay he is smoking Hot. His ocean-Blue eyes stared at me with so much intensity, I was sure I would combust on the spot.

“Stephanie, are you supposed to be dead?” He asked in a cold voice, laced with the tiniest bit of curiosity. Ahah!

“Long story cut short, I survived the accident and I’m back. Stronger than ever and like I said I have an interesting beneficial proposal if you’d care to listen,” I trail off, taking reigns of my emotions once more. I’ll admit, his looks did throw me off guard, I hadn’t seen him in ages and let me say this. He aged like fine wine.

“Go on,” his deep voice offered, while he leisurely walked back to his seat. My gaze followed his every motion, watching the way his muscles contracted while walking. Damn.

“Let’s get married,” I say suddenly, causing him to pause his movements. I admit those words sounded stupid, but it was a well thought out plan. If only he didn’t utter these words out.

“Fuck no!”

Oh well, I knew this wouldn’t be easy.