“Wow! Ms. Maya is really something else!” Cassandra gushed excitedly on an early Wednesday evening in one of the small, private rooms of Aurora. She looked down at the appetizer served to her by the waitress before taking a photo from her professional camera. “It is unfortunate to eat this.”A round plate of Teriyaki Salmon, Winter Slaw and Horseradish Canape Recipe was placed in front of Jordan by a waitress while Cassandra looked down happily at the Swedish ‘Wagyu and Pearls’ on croutons appetizer that she ordered from the menu list that each table has.It was the night of Aurora’s pre-grand opening where around a hundred guests were invited for as its first diners aside from Jordan and his family. There were press people, food critics, known businessmen from the state, prominent families and Grayson’s board of directors from Deli Gourmet. There are also some personal friends invited as well by Grayson and Maya.When Jordan arrived and entered the restaurant with his grandfather, hi
Robert Landau placed his cup of coffee back on his desk the following day and stood up, going to one of his wooden drawers, pulling one out and rummaged through the files for a while. He finally pulled out a red folder, checked the papers inside before heading back to his desk.Jordan watched intently as the older man sat on his desk and browsed through the papers. After sending off his family the following day, Mason approached him and informed him that he had already contacted Robert Landau and had set up an appointment with him at his residence.“Jordan, it’s good to see you, son,” Robert Landau greeted when Jordan was escorted to his office in his residence. He shook Jordan’s hands warmly and requested for his staff to serve them some coffee. “You secretary sounded urgent over the phone. Is something wrong?”“Grandpa revealed something to me last night and told me to confirm it with you,” Jordan answered calmly after they had taken their seats. “The truth is, grandpa’s been pretty
Grayson folded the newspaper he is reading and placed it on the table, reaching for his cup of coffee on a Tuesday morning. He turned when Maya came to his side and placed down a breakfast board platter filled with plain croissant, waffles, bacon, eggs, hash and some mixed berries.“This looks swell, hon,” Grayson commented with a grin as Maya sat on her chair.Maya smiled back at him as she thanked Yasmine after her glass was filled with orange juice. “It’s my first day off from the shop and I deserve this,” she said with a laugh as she placed two slices of waffle on her plate and one croissant. “The staff had been urging me to rest and assured me that the kitchen will be okay.”“You deserve it, Maya after all the work you’ve done,” Grayson added as he filled his plate with bacon, eggs and hash. He took one croissant and immediately break it in half. “Aurora’s been doing pretty well since it opened and we’re nearly on our second month.”“And I’m still in cloud nine over the number of
Maya opened her eyes when she felt someone caressing her forehead lightly. She turned to one side and saw to her surprise Jordan, looking down at her with utmost concern. He looked pale and shaken as a look of relief filled his face when their eyes met.“T-Thank God you’re awake, Maya,” he whispered meaningfully. Unable to stopped himself, he bent down and kissed her forehead before touching it with his own. “I thought I’m going to lose you again. God, I was shaken when I was told of the accident.”“Am I in the hospital?” She asked weakly. She looked around the room. “W-Where’s Grayson?”Without asking for assistance, Maya struggled to sit up and Jordan immediately helped when he saw what she is doing. She raised her arms and was shocked to see an IV on her right hand, her left hand currently has been placed in a cast and her head was wrapped in a tight bandage.She looked at Jordan, who did not move from her side.“W-Where’s Grayson?” She asked again intently. “Is he okay?”Before Jo
Jordan went out from his car and immediately proceeded to the elevator, pushing the VIP floor button of The Grand Garden Medical Center the following day. Mason stood beside him, carrying a bouquet of flowers as well as his bodyguards.“Call Lewis and have him check the driver’s employment background,” he instructed to him firmly. “I don’t believe what happened was an accident after seeing his records. Adam has his team reviewing all possible CCTV footages.”“Already did, Mr. Cunningham,” Mason replied, proving his efficiency as his secretary. “I also had the other members of the family’s background check to see if there are any connections that can be establish.”“I want an update within one hour,” Jordan stated.When the elevator finally arrived on the VIP floor, Jordan then proceeded towards Maya’s room. His face darkened when one bodyguard raised one hand to stopped him from entering the room.“The Duke of Wellington is currently with Ms. Griffiths,” the bodyguard informed him fir
Maya, with the assistance of Steven, her bodyguard carefully stepped out of the car when it stopped at the driveway at the hospital, a week later when she was discharged. She sat down on the wheelchair prepared for her and Steven then wheeled her inside.As much as she wanted to walk, her legs will give out the longer she stands, something her physical therapist is helping her with.After being given the all clear for discharged on her third day in the hospital, she received news that Grayson had slipped into a coma. Something that she had feared every time she goes see him and he still had not regained any consciousness.Benedict had to put some sense back and lectured Maya when she broke down in front of him when she was given the news.“Grayson does not need your tears, Maya,” Benedict lectured firmly. He placed both hands on her shoulders and gently shake her to stop her from crying. “He’s not going to be happy if I tell him that you’re acting like this when he wakes up.”“Now, li
Grayson watched silently from his wheelchair at the dining table as Maya carefully prepared breakfast at the island counter with Yasmine assisting her on a Wednesday morning. With both of his hands still doing limited movement, Maya has been helping him with his meals since he came home and assisting the male aide that she hired for him when he will take a shower and put on clothes.He also occupied the room that Maya had been using since she got discharged and she had some of their things moved there for convenience. Maya also stayed firm with her decision, despite his insistence, to sleep beside him every night.It has been more than a week since he got out of the hospital and had started therapy for his legs and his arms in one of the rooms in the villa upon his preference. He also had Maya’s therapy session moved to the villa, where she has three remaining sessions left.“Good morning.”Benedict walked towards the dining table, wearing a plain polo shirt, light khaki pants and com
Gloomy skies and heavy rain currently going on a Friday morning, Grayson watched from his wheelchair silently in the middle of his office through the full glass, as the plants that the landscaper had placed outside as well as the one that Maya had added are being soaked and from time to time following the wind that would pass through them. “I want to be alone,” Grayson stated to his aide after telling him to stop the chair. “You can take your break. I’ll call on your phone when I’ll have need of you.” “Yes, sir,” the aide responded and went out from the office, closing the door quietly. He looked down at the folder that Thomas had placed on his lap, telling him that Cunningham could not be located since Monday. The folder contained the divorce papers that Callum had prepared based on his brother’s instructions. “What the f8ck are you saying that Cunningham could not be located?” Grayson barked at Thomas when he arrived that morning and told him about the update. “He simply did not