“Drake!!” I shouted as soon as I saw him. Standing with his back facing me. I am so happy that he is finally awake. How long has it been?? But somehow, he looks different. I mean… why is he not talking? “Drake? Is there something wrong?” And as soon as he looked back at me, there was a strange look on his face. “Who are you?” That furrow in his eyes as I was hugging him… Suddenly, I feel like… I was thrown into a pool of ice cold water. “What are you talking about?” I slightly giggle. Thinking that maybe he is just joking about that but this is not a funny joke at all… he should stop this. “I don’t know you. Stop hugging me” And that distance cold gaze made me shudder. Enough to make me jolt up from where I was sitting. “You are finally awake” Hearing that very voice, I then saw Drake sitting on the side of my bed. Still wearing his hospital pajamas. Somehow, my eyes were just fixed on his orbs. I can’t move. I can’t say anything else… By just hearing him say that… he sti
They say a small sorry is all it takes to forgive your parents. After all, they are the ones that give you life. There is just no way that you can hate them… but… what I am feeling right now… I have so many questions… Why? Why would he do that… Why would he do that to me who is his own daughter just because of some guy who is not even his son!! This doesn’t make sense! I thought he was smart… but… why would he be deceived just like that? “Kianna… would you like to hear out my words?” Stumbling a little, I am more than thankful for Drake that he was here for me. My hands turn numb by just hearing those words from Mr. Sebas. “Kianna, take a seat first” Seki told me as she offered me a chair to sit at. “Thank you” Even my lips were shaking. I can feel it… I mouthed which made her smile. But I am not really in the time to smile back. I hope she understands. Looking back at Mr. Sebas, I look at him confidently. There is no backing down. This is what I asked for, isn’t it? For me
“Kianna? Are you all right?” Staring at the report, Drake was resting in my room. As much as I know how safe our how was, none of us really wanted to be far from each other. Not at the time like this. “Yeah, how can I not be? Many more companies our on our side day by day” “By the way, how did you manage that? I am also surprised” A small smile escaped my lips. “I am still Kianna, what I can do before… I can still do it, limited though” Still confused, is there really a need for me to explain that? As the daughter of the former owner of the company, I was once the sole heir. I may have been fooling a bit before since I was madly in love with someone, but that doesn’t mean I neglected my duties. “It is hard to get back connections so I just created some” Only a real business minded man will believe in my words. It was a gamble but compared to someone who knows less things about the company… “It seems like the fate is on my side” I sweetly smiled. “Ah, right, Serena, is it do
“Kianna?” As soon as he called my name, I was glad I was here beside him. “Yes? Drake?” I caress his head, he had a hard time too. I am glad he is recovering faster. “Wait, you work?” With a frown on his face, he pulls me to his side. To my surprise, I was locked in his arms. “Drake…” But still, he was being careful. Just so I won’t hurt the shoulder I have wounds on. “I told you… you can’t do that… right?” “But I have to. I must… Time is important” “But you are much more…” Putting my hand on his face as I caress it, his arms still won’t let me go. Not that I want him to. But… I have to do more things. I still need to- “Hey, what are you thinking? I am with you and yet I am not in your mind?” Giggling, why is he acting so childish? Is he still sick? My my, that can’t be helped… “Can you stop being cute? Drake, it isn’t good for my heart” And kissing me on my neck, I can do nothing at all. “Drake…” “Let me stay like this for a while. You are so stubborn and won’t liste
Kianna POV I have thinking about this… but what Drake said… For me to not fight with Marco… even though I already took this much step… Should I do just as what he said? But… Why do I have this feeling that I would regret it if I ever did so? Still… Drake won’t tell me that without taking things into consideration… “Kianna, you are here” “Seki” I mumbled as she entered the office. Things are going smoothly, even the connection I gained in asking the Xinenon company went so well. Another ally I have. I wonder why Father did not ask them for partnership. They do well as a paper company… Maybe it was because of my father’s friend? Ah, right. That old man. I remember he had a quarrel with the son of that family… not that I remember the name… “Is there something on your mind? You don’t look good. You should rest too” “I am fine, seki. Really. Hmm how was the others?” It's been so long since I last met with Teri and Ryuu. I wonder if they are doing well. Even if the news says so, I
“Kianna, what is all of this about?” Signing the papers, I just let Seki say what she wants. After all, what I am doing surely isn’t what I planned it to be. Getting back in the industry, collecting allies I can have…. Just for the sake of overthrowing that person who ruined my life… I can’t help but want to laugh at myself. Is it really worth it? What I did… is it really how it would end? “We will just slow things down. I mean, the company is earning lots of eyes. They would really put a spark between me and the Hinsen. That ain’t good” “But, I… I can’t understand. I… I mean, are you just gonna stop all of that?” I heard the door open. Just like I thought, it was Serena. “Kianna, I heard about it… wait, what is gonna happen to your revenge? I know the bar is not full but you have charge. You have the chance…” Saying those things, Serena got a point. Even I know that much. I know that if I just continue… it may take time but I would get there. Even the people I am managing are
“How are things going?” “Everything is done according to the plan” “Good” With the man putting down the glass of his wine, a small tap can be heard. But what echoed in the room isn’t that sound but the banging of the door as it opened with a bit of force. “What is all of this about?” A small chuckle then escaped his lips. “It seems you have heard about the news…” “Why are you doing this?” The man who just barged in can’t hide the frown on his face full of question. His hands forming a clench, and he can do nothing but watch how the man in front of him to have a smirk on his face. “I also wonder why. What do you think? Have any thoughts?” He received no reply that made him chuckle even more. “Isn’t it… interesting?” And there he plays with his wine again. Looking at the agitated guy that barge to his office. Kianna’s POV “As you have heard, we won't be joining any events so far. Due to the growth of the company, we are focusing on meeting all the orders and quotas for this
“Kianna… ? Maybe… you should call him to clarify… I mean. Who knows, she maybe just a co worker. Right?” I know Serena is just trying to cheer me up. But even so… I can’t help but think much about things. Co.. worker… she says… I hope so… But… what is it in my heart? I… Should I just think of that as something a co-worker would do? I don’t even want to think about it… I just… “Yes… I would talk to him but… I think it would be better to talk about it in person… And… I also planned to surprise him. The news said there is a high probability it would snow tonight, right?” Forcing a smile, I tried to but failed… Gulping…. That is the only thing I can do. I lost appetite and after we both ordered drinks, Serena didn’t say anything. I was also quiet during our ride. Serena insisted on Drake’s office. Even though it was in the opposite direction of where she would go. As soon as the car stops, I can finally see the wide entrance of Drake’s working place. Looking back at Serena, she ha