LOGINOPHELIA COLE.
At 8pm, I finished with work for the day and left the office. Standing by the road, a sleek black car pulled up before me and I recognized it immediately.He rolled down the window and popped his head out."Does someone need a ride?"I shrugged my shoulders. "Well, I guess she needs a ride now that you're here" I joked."Hop in then"I joined Malcolm in the car and we exchanged greetings."HoOPHELIA COLE.I grabbed a glass of water to drink but because of how nervous I was, I ended up coughing slightly."Are you okay?" Mr. Dawson asked.I nodded. "I'm fine. I just got a lot startled, that's it""I don't mean to come on you so suddenly. But, I just want to make things right between you and Luca because I'm pretty sure that's what your father would have done if he was alive. Except, if you have someone else in your life already, Ophelia.. Feel free and tell us"I became speechless. Words refused to come out of my mouth. Damien... He was busy staring intensely at me as if waiting for me to scream out to everybody that we have a thing together.But I can't.. For some weird reasons, I just can't. I feel like it's going to create lots of problems. First, Damien might lose everything and second, he'd get into a fight with Luca and I don't want that.Besides, my relationship with Damien still doesn't feel right to
OPHELIA COLE.I made my way into Dawson's mansion, half absentmindedly and half nervous. Why do I feel so tense?Why do I feel like it's about Luca and I? Why does my mind feel blank? Why do I feel like I'm being vulnerable?"Ophelia?" I halted on my steps and looked up when I heard my name. It was Luca, grinning from ear to ear. "You came" He added and walked up to me, immediately pulling me into a hug. Something I never saw coming.I pulled myself away from him, maintaining some distance."I was invited by your father" I responded."Right.. Let's go in. He's already waiting" He held my hands. I tried to pull apart but couldn't, he wasn't letting me go.I followed him in while he led me to the dining. Everyone was seated, Mr. Dawson, Mrs Caroline and of course... Someone I least expected to see.Damien.My heart dropped from my chest. For a moment, I stopped walking, eyes fixed on him with shock. He stared right back, eyes cold and void of any emotions.His eyes lingered on my hand
MARY ADDISON "Damnit" I cussed loudly, hitting the wheel of my car for the tenth time in a roll. I stared at my wristwatch while tapping my feet impatiently on the ground.Of all days to ruin my appointment, it had to be today. My damn car just wouldn't start and the most annoying part is that I just got it serviced at the repair shop two days ago and it had to break down today?My phone kept ringing non-stop and I couldn't answer it because it's from the office. What would I say to the company?And a taxi.. I just can't book a ride. Taxis are not available.Malcolm? I thought of calling Malcolm but pride wouldn't let me. As a matter of fact, I don't want to break the silence between us. He's the one who was wrong, he should break the silence first not the other way round.Ophelia could be busy with work too. I don't want to be a bother.I noticed a strange car slowly closing to a stop before me. I didn't mind but focus
OPHELIA COLE."Damien!!" My voice echoed through the fore-walls of the living room. Damien was nowhere to be seen. I made my way upstairs to his room. Without knocking, I went in and still no sign of him anywhere.I wonder if this was a prank or something. Where on earth has he been?"Damien?.. Where are you?" Suddenly, the bathroom door creaked open and I looked towards it. I froze, stunned and speechless when he stepped fully into the room with a towel tied dangerously around his waist and his body dripping wet."You're here, Ophelia," he said.I turned away, my hands gripping my bag tightly as I became extremely nervous just seeing his bare chest.I couldn't bring myself to look at him because it felt kinda embarrassing."What? Why are you acting like it's your first time seeing me like this?""It's not my first time, but you could at least put on some clothes or make me excuse you first"
OPHELIA COLE."Hi Damien" I greeted, getting into his car. He pulled me closer and kissed my lips briefly."Morning Ophelia. Did you sleep well?" He asked with a grin, pushing some strands of my hair behind my ears.I gave him a nod, held his hands in mine and caressed it softly."I had a bad dream""What's it about?""You"He raised a brow. "Me?""Yeah. In that dream, you stared at me like I was a stranger. You wouldn't let me touch you. I mean..""Hush now, Ophelia..." He placed his index finger on my lips. "It was just a dream. Why do you think too much about it?"I sighed deeply. "It felt real. It felt like we drifted apart. And in your eyes, they didn't stare at me with love in them, but with hate. It looked like you hated me"He laughed.. He actually laughed hard."Look at me, Ophelia. Do I look like someone who is going to hate you? Not in this world and not in the world after.. I'd never hate you, Ophelia, so relax... It's just a dream. You don't have to think too much about i
MALCOLM CLARK My company almost lost a huge contract due to the fact that another god-damned company stole my company's idea and displayed it as theirs. It was really terrifying because for years, I've run my company and made sure that everything that happens in my company, remains in my company. But, it got leaked which means that there's a snitch lurking around in my company. I've been furious, working hard and doubling my efforts to prove that the idea is solely from my company. It's not easy working with a top foreign company who values trust more than anything else. I have to do my best to gain their trust back and sue that company for plagiarism. All I wanted is for Mary to understand that I have a lot on my plate and I need as much space as possible to get things settled first then I can spend some time with her. I didn't forget about the dinner date I fixed.. I thought if she waited for a few minutes and I didn't show up, she'd leave. I didn't expect her to wait for hours







