Mr Martinez pov;"Ms Garcia has awoken, Sir. Should I take her to your room?" "There is no necessity. I'll go by myself."I rose from my seat, exited the study area, and went to Isabella's room.When the locked doors opened wide by the butler, I spotted Isabella standing at the window. I signalled the butler to close the door behind me and leave.When I got closer to Isabella, I noticed she was staring at the garden."What exactly are you looking at?"When she heard me, she flinched, sighed, and asked, "Why do you like gardening, Mr Martinez?" Asked while admiring the garden."I'm not sure, but when I focus on some things, it helps me forget about other things.""Other things in what way?""Take, for example, business challenges."She nodded and returned her gaze to the garden."It's strange to see you that way.""Like what?""This particular one. The quiet type.""When people can't figure out what's going on around them, they go mute.""But it doesn't sound like you."She fixed her g
Alexander Martinez's pov;During an office meeting,"Sir, our company's stock profits have more than doubled from the previous three months. Sir, you came up with a wonderful concept in forming a collaboration with FY business." Mr. Hayes stated.I nodded and listened to the meeting attendees."The GU firm has submitted offers for the partnership contract. I've heard that GU is a well-known cosmetics company. I'm confident that if we accept their deal, our company will become well-known around the world." Mr. Smith stated."I'll consider it. Anyone else want to speak up?"Mr Tony began, "The Rodriguez corporation has lately suffered a loss, if we hire people from that company, we will have more employees than they do, Sir. Because you worked there previously, the employees will accept your proposal and work for Martinez Corporation.""Are we running out of employees?" "No, Sir."I stood up and said, "I founded this company on trust. And I'd like for everyone to be a part of it. Listen
Isabella's pov;At Ethan's room,"I can handle such details, you are not required to do so. There are also maids and Butlers on hand to assist." Ethan stated."Do I appear to be a weak person? I've worked on building sites and carried large objects, so helping you organise isn't something I'll have trouble with.""Building sites?""Yeah, That was one of my side hustles.""Are there a lot?"I chuckled and replied, "Yup! I worked as a garbage girl in restaurants, a bartender in nightclubs, a server in cafes, a librarian assistant in bookstores and flower shops, distributing brochures and lifting heavy objects on building sites...""Hold on! Woah! You appear to have taken every job on the planet."I laughed and replied, "When compared to working here, the jobs I applied for were not as demanding. Those jobs are hourly, so I get off quickly, but it's completely different here. And I'm not sure when the contract expires.""Will you not come here if the contract expires?""Um... I don't know
Isabella's pov;I arrived at Mr Martinez's place.When I reached the main door, I noticed Mr Martinez on the phone, so I began climbing the stairs discreetly."Wait!"I heard Mr Martinez asking someone to wait. I turned here and there to find who he was telling to wait for but there wasn't anyone nearby. Was that for me? I turned to face Mr Martinez. He motioned for me to come down. Why is he calling me? I descended the stairs and approached him."Why are you late?" he inquired after ending his call."Huh?" I checked the time on the clock. It's 3.30 p.m. I said, "This is the regular time for me to return home. When I have basketball practice, it could take up to 5.30 p.m.""Well, when will you be having your basketball practise?""It'll be on alternate days, but I do not attend every class. I only go when I'm interested, and if there's a match, I'll go to practise.""Fresh up and come downstairs," he added with a nod."All right, Mr Martinez."I dashed upstairs and entered my room. I l
Isabella's pov;I awoke to the sound of my alarm clock beeping beside me. I turned off the alarm and checked the time. 6.30 am? Huh? But I don't recall setting the alarm at this hour the night before. I lay back down on the bed and pulled the sheets over my head to sleep, but I couldn't, so I got up and proceeded to the bathroom to take a shower.When I emerged from the chilly shower, I noticed a large number of shopping bags on the other side of the room. Things we bought the day before. Did we spend a lot of money at the mall? How am I going to get everything to the camp? Is it their intention to get rid of me? I ignored it and went downstairs after getting ready for school.At the dining table, Mr Martinez and Ethan were eating breakfast. I approached them and sat with them for breakfast."Brother mentioned that You're heading to a study camp, where are they taking you?" While I was waiting for the food, Ethan inquired."Didn't he tell you where it was?""No.""Diablo Mountain.""Ma
Isabella's pov; Butler assisted me in transporting my trip bag from my room to the car while Mateo was loading the travel bag into the car. I got into the car and waited for Mr Martinez to come outside the house to say goodbye. I wanted to see him before going to the camp because during breakfast, I didn't get to see him. When I asked the workers, they said he was still in his room. I assumed I'd see him if I ate my breakfast slowly, but he didn't come down. I waited at the table for him after breakfast, but he never showed up.According to the maids and Butlers who work in his residence, he's never been a late riser. Why, then, is he still in his room? Was it because of the kiss from the night before? Was he feeling awkward to look at me or... Was he timid? My own ideas made me chuckle."Shall we go, Ms Garcia?" Mateo questioned as I watched the main door of the house waiting for Mr Martinez to emerge."Could you possibly wait a minute longer?""Certainly, Ms Garcia." He then got int
Isabella's pov;"Wow! It tastes fantastic. Wanna taste, open your mouth, ahhh…" I gave a portion of my steak to Sophia.She held out the piece to me and said, "I've got one. Eat yours.""Okay." And while I continued to eat my steak, I added, "I assumed Ms Devlin would present another activity as soon as we got down from the mountain. Thank goodness she didn't. I was exhausted after returning from the peak." "Yeah," she said as she ate her supper.Peter and the others were eating vegetables because the victors had steaks for dinner.I took the steaks, walked over to them, and handed them to them, saying, "I've finished my portion. So take it.""Are you sure you're going to give it to us?"I nodded and handed it over to him.Peter and his colleagues thanked me and took the steaks from me. I returned to Sophia and sat alongside her. "I can't take your generosity." She teased me. I laughed and kept eating my BBQ meat.After dinner, we walked into our tents, which we had set up in the camp
Isabella's pov;The third day of camp,"Since you were hiking and playing treasure hunt these two days, you would have recognised the layout of Mount Diablo by now, so today we will be going on a field trip up the mountain, which is the main purpose we came here for," Ms Devlin said after eating breakfast. "Because every plant in the park is protected, collecting or destroying anything inside the park, including mushrooms, is prohibited, bring anything you need to take notes with you, such as a note and a pen, and when you're ready, gather at the big rock at 8 a.m. sharp." And then he departed."Why are you still standing here?" Sophia shook me. "Let's go to the tent and get our belongings."I nodded and followed her to the tent. How could she act as if nothing had happened? Is it because it happened a long time ago? Was it true that time made us stronger? However, losing someone close to our hearts... Argh! If I were in her place, I'm sure I'd be in a state of trauma right now."Hey!"