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12. Unexpectedly Mine
-Conner’s POV-
It has been a year since I left Brisbane for the inventory reports of “L Airlines” in Canada, Japan, and Singapore. I also got tied up with Indonesia which allowed me to open a port in there. Ever since I saw Lucy together with Nick I devoted myself in managing the business that my uncle Jack endorsed to me. I read the airline’s history, a couple of strategic designs and other documents that would help me understand the business more. I made a couple of action plans which I presented to my uncle and made the necessary modifications that I think would best benefit the airlines and its employees. I trained and worked day and night. I had to focus because a lot people depend on me now and most especially I need a lee way to keep myself from thinking about Lucy and her ongoing relationship with Nick. Now that it has been a year I feel that maybe I have gotten over what I have felt about Lucy. I was about to loosen my tie when uncle Jack knocked on the door. “Welco
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-Lucy’s POV- I looked at the man who confidently wrapped his arm around my shoulder. I felt goose bumps all over my body and literally do not know how to react on how he acted in front of Nick. I thought they were friends, but somehow it doesn’t feel right. What is going on between these two? My mind was so absorbed that I flinched when Nick talked “Welcome back, Conner. Good to see you again old friend.” Conner looked surprised with Nick’s response. “Good to see you too, Nick.” He offered his hand for a shake, but Nick didn’t receive it. “Where were you all this time?” Nick’s eyes squinted like he was peeling every skin Conner has.” Conner placed his hand inside his pocket when Nick didn’t accept it and gave a seemingly awkward smile. “Well, I don’t really need to explain much, but this right here, this place we are in is my mansion. I worked HARD to build this sweet thing so that I can truly say that I DESERVE everything that I have because I didn’t earn it from STEALING.”
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-Conner’s POV- I walked down the hall trying to suppress all the feelings I have inside my heart. Seeing Lucy again opened so many emotions in me making me feel so confused. SHE IS WITH NICK, PERIOD. That’s how it should be. I instilled that in my mind and heart after I saw them kiss a year ago, but somehow what I saw in Lucy’s eyes made me wonder. The way she looked at me and asked me “What happened to you, Mr. Wise Man?” It made me feel like she longed for me. Maybe it’s just all in my mind. I had to put on a straight face in front of her even though I truly wish to go run and hug her for I truly have missed her. I walked towards my room exhausted. I took a shower before heading bed. Even though I am really tired I couldn’t sleep because every time I close my eyes I can only see Lucy’s face. I opened my eyes and stared at the ceiling and placed hand on my chest. “Calm yourself” I uttered. “You are going to be with her tomorrow. You better behave, Conner!”
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