Chapter 33 – Deal: No Turning Back
Third Person POV
Kiara then submitted and entered the dressing room, changing into her casual clothes, wrapping herself, wiping off the make up from her face, wearing on her sneakers, and removing any sign of being a stripper. She is just Kiara now, not Kiara the stripper, neither Kiara the architect, just Kiara.
When she came out from the dressing room, she walked back to him with her bag on her one shoulder.
Phoenix silently walked out of the club and Kiara just followed behind him until they reached the dark parking lot of the night club. Then he stopped in front of his car and turned to her, and with his sudden halt, Kiara abruptly stopped as well, to avoid the collision of her head on his chest.
He took a step forward closer to Kiara, a step after another, and Kiara stepped back as well, until she was no longer able to take a step backward as her back hit another car pa
Chapter 34 – Praises of ArchitectsThird Person POVPhoenix’s company gave each architect an assistant that will guide them on the technicalities and how the presentation would go. Kiara as well was given an assistant that would help her and brief her on how everything would work, and gave her the information she needed regarding the location, the area, measurement of the lands, the target budget of the company, and images of the place where they would put up the hotel in Singapore, along with it are the nearby establishments surrounding the location which needs to be considered.They were all given three months to do design the hotel, make the outputs, review the place, and prepare for the presentation.Kiara with the other nine architects sat on the conference table with the assistants assigned to them. There were no board of directors, shareholders, or anyone involve in judging that are present in
Chapter 35 – Mix Our GenesThird Person POVThree months, Kiara was so focused on designing the hotel according to the guidelines, preferences, and demands by the company, considering as well the necessary information of the budget, location, materials, and of course the signature theme that had always uniquely belongs to the Ramirez Company, it must also reflect in her designs. She had made almost 10 drafts already yet it never satisfied her thus she kept on making a new one, she deemed that something was missing in them but she could not point it out. This is the first project she will try to have a shot on so she has to do her best, more than her best, for this is going to be a breakthrough for her if she succeeds, and even just by being one of the competitors of the bidding already had put her on a good position for this can be included on her resume, and if she gets lucky and the other nine architects would clearly
Chapter 36 – Live Your Life TodayThird Person POVThe road was almost empty as only a few cars are travelling at the hour. Kiara just watched the streetlights pass in a blur, lighting up her face as they both fell into a peaceful and comforting silence. She does not know where he is taking her, yet she was sure that it wasn’t the path to his home. They are going out of the city as buildings and skyscrapers are starting to fade, being replaced by small houses and fields, trees at the sides instead of establishments, and since the tall and bright lights of buildings are now gone in sight, she can clearly see the dark veil of the sky, stars twinkling above them, the moon shining its serenity. Kiara felt at peace.It was a long yet peaceful ride, driving under the night sky, losing in their own worlds, just the two of them, in one place, escaping the world.After almost an hour of driving, Kiara noticed
Chapter 37 – Under The Glimmering SkyThird Person POVTheir hands fiddled at each other while Phoenix’s other arm remained snaked around her waist, keeping her close to him. They watched the city lights and the stars above them, waiting for the meteor shower to arrive.“Was it your dream to be a businessman?” Kiara asked out of nowhere, looking at the stars and honestly wondering if they do really grant some wishes when they fall.“No. I never had a dream, Kiara.” Phoenix replied and stopped himself of uttering more the words ~’not until when I met you’ such thought he kept it inside his head.“Why?” she wondered, asking why he never had one.“When I was born, my life was already laid out, planned, all I needed then was to live and walk the path they created. I was not allowed to dream, for I had to follow the system. It was
Chapter 38 – The PresentationThird Person POVKiara woke up and found herself cuddled on Phoenix’ chest while his arm was wrapped around her waist, keeping her close to him.The morning sun was shining on the sky, striking the place with complete brightness but it did not woke up Phoenix as he was still in a deep slumber. The wind was gushing cold and it was just right to balance the heat coming out from the sun.She moved and tried to lift up his arm removing from her but he just tightened it and buried his face more on her hair.“Phoenix, the sun’s up.”“I know.” He mumbled.“Let’s get up, shall we?”Phoenix then withdrew his hand and let Kiara sat up. She blinked repeatedly when her eyes landed on the sky. The light did not bother them on their sleep for they were able to drive the truck under a large tree that covers them
Chapter 39 – The ContractThird Person POVA couple of hours passed after all the architects finished the presentation. The board of directors and engineers had a final analysis on the designs and judged the presentation, and since the designs have been reviewed and sent to them earlier before the presentation, they have already noticed and took note of some points to consider.When the decision had been on the hand of an employee that was assisting the board of judges on the event, the architects were all called to the room wherein in front on the stage was the large screen monitor and a hologram projector. They were asked to seat on the assigned area for them at the side lined with chairs and a table in front of them. The directors and engineers seated on their places, looked at them and they were surprised to see a new, fresh, and young face. They whispered at each other as to who she is and Kiara felt a little
Chapter 40 – She’s Yours… For Now.Third Person POVKiara walked out of the company’s door after acknowledging a lot of congratulations from the directors and engineers, and fellow architects. She was asked to go to back to the company in the next days to have some more discussion about the project, but right now, she felt so ecstatic that she immediately walked out of the doors and moved stood to the roadside and did not mind the passersby as she danced herself, spinning and jumping a little chanting a “yes, I got it!” and throwing her fist into the air in triumph.“Oh my gosh! I got it, I got it! I got the project!” she squealed and covered her mouth when not to get too loud. However, she did not mind for she thought that no one knows her in the area anyway so it is alright, and that she is too happy to care at the moment. She just wants to celebrate right now.B
Chapter 41 – His Family’s Capability To DestroyThird Person POV“What are yo—“ Phoenix was cut off as James spoke.“I know you. And I know how you can mess things up.” James shrugged, and he turned around and entered the establishment as the other engineers waved at him to their table.“What does he mean?” Kiara curiously asked.“Nothing. Don’t mind him.” Phoenix replied yet he knows that there is some truth in his cousin’s statement.If he is not careful, what he and Kiara has could crumble into ashes.They followed James inside and the Engr. Paula and Gregory stood up to greet Phoenix.“It’s nice you could join us tonight, sir.” Paula said and she and Gregory noticed his hand on Kiara’s back, yet they did not judge her or anything, they just smiled at Kiara. They do not see her as s