Annika wanted to react but this is her first day in this work. This is a four-star restaurant. She needed to act professionally or else she would embarrass herself. She took a deep breath and composed herself. She put on a fake smile and pretended she didn’t know Kurt. “May I get your order?” Kurt recognized that smile. He knew it was fake. He wanted to pull Annika to the restroom and explain everything but he couldn't.
Ericka and Kurt were checking the menu. “See anything you like, Kurt?” her voice was friendly and cheerful. “Still checking it out.” Kurt sounded awkward. Annika was standing beside him. It was so awkward. “Well, I recommend you the beef wellington. It is one of our best sellers.” Ericka smiled. Annika’s self-esteem dropped down. Kurt’s date was also rich like him and the owner of this restaurant. She want
“Good morning, sleepyhead.” Annika just woke up. Her eyes were still closed when she stood up to do a morning stretch. She was startled when she heard Kurt’s voice. She rubbed her eyes. “G-Good morning.” She sounded confused. It was unusual to see Kurt in the morning because he used to go out early in the morning for work. Annika’s hair was still messy and she looked sleepy. This made Kurt giggle. He thought Annika was cute.“Don’t you have work today?” Kurt showed his laptop. He was typing something. “I am working at home today. Just need to finish some papers before my business trip.” Annika nodded. “By the way, I am taking you with me. After breakfast, let’s buy you some clothes.” Annika blushed a little. He’s going to take her on a trip? Only the two of them? She panicked a little but didn’t sh
Annika gathered all her strength and courage to come back. Her heart was beating faster and faster as she came closer to Kurt. Kurt opened his arms, he looked like he wanted to hug Annika but Annika didn’t accept it. She was still embarrassed with her confession. Her face was still red. Kurt chuckled a bit. He held Annika’s hand and brought her to a garden. Annika was surprised to see all the decorations. There were lights and rose petals, a table set up for two with candles on the table. It looked magical. Then Kate appeared behind her, smiling. She was now confused. “What’s happening here?” she raised her eyebrow.Kurt held her hand and brought her to the table. Kate wished Kurt good luck and went back to her room. “I set up this special table for us. I had planned this before the trip. Kate knew about it actually.” Annika was still confused.
“Let’s not panic. I know Annika wouldn’t leave me here alone.” Kate checked her phone to see if Annika left her a message. Annika had been missing since this morning. Kurt was very worried. He was walking back and forth. “Kurt. Chill the fuck out, man.” Clyde tapped Kurt on his shoulder. Kurt sighed and sat down on a wooden chair. “Did you guys fight?” Kate asked Kurt. “No. We were more than okay when we got back into our room. We even watched a movie.” Kurt sounded worried and hurt. He was thinking if his mother had something to do with this.He stood up and excused himself for a few minutes. He dialed his mother’s phone number immediately. The call went to a voicemail. He massaged his forehead due to frustration. “Mom, I need to talk to you. Give me a call when you receive this.” He had no idea why Annika would le
After Annika ran away from Kurt’s business trip and had hurt him, because she thinks that she is not good enough for him and has doubts about his brother’s involvement in her sister’s case, things have been awkward since then. Annika awoke one morning and looked over to the other side of the bed, expecting to see Kurt, but he wasn't there. Even though it is still early, she feels unable to get out of bed since she is emotionally exhausted.But she still has things to do, so she got up and was hoping to find Kurt. Chef Joshua made breakfast for them and said, “Good morning Miss Annika. Please have a seat and have breakfast while the food is still hot.”Annika gave him a faint smile and immediately asked, “Good morning, Chef Joshua. By the way, have you seen Kurt? He wasn’t there when I woke up earlier. Did he go for a ru
Kurt was the first to get up in the morning and was beaming from ear to ear. “Don’t stare at me too much… I might melt, Kurt.” Kurt was surprised and then he chuckled, “Oh, you’re using my own words to me now huh? And you were awake as well and you didn’t even tell me?”Annika sticks out her tongue to tease Kurt, “I know I’m that pretty, but you have to show some restraint once in a while you know.”Kurt burst out laughing and it looked like there was even a tear in his eye, then he said, “You’re right, but how can I restrain myself if the one who’s in front of me is an angel?” Annika flushed instantly; she just can't get used to hearing the word 'angel,' especially when it comes from Kurt's lips. She averted her gaze quickly so that Kurt won’t see her face.
Annika's phone rang at school while she was in class, but she didn't notice because her phone was set to silent mode so she could focus on listening. It rang and rang without her noticing until her instructor finished the lecture, at which point Annika gathered her belongings and finally checked her phone. She was taken aback by Atty. Jennifer because she had called several times. It worried her and she assumed her sister was in trouble or something.She immediately dialed Atty. Jennifer’s number back and waited. After a few rings she answered, “Annika, I’m glad that you called back. There’s some great news that I wanted to share with you.” She said with an ecstatic tone.Annika breathed a sigh of relief when Atty. Jennifer stated that she called to share some exciting news with her. She gathered her thoughts and responded, “
Another morning passed, and back at Kurt's house, where Annika and Sophia were talking and catching up, Katie came to visit so early. She came across the two of them who were laughing and talking in the living room and exclaimed, "Hey! It's not fair that you're only having fun." Annika and Sophia averted their gaze and found Katie.“Katie! HI! It’s great to see you again. How are you?” Sophia said and hugged Katie. “I’m actually doing pretty good Sophia. I’m glad that you’re with us again. I think you looked even better.” Katie jokingly said to Sophia.Sophia laughed and sarcastically said, “Oh, no. Don’t tell me that being in prison was a good thing for me. If you really think that, then maybe once in your life, you should do bad things as well.” Annika and Katie also laughed and Katie said, &ld
“So what should we do for the party tomorrow? How about we go to the beach?” Katie enthusiastically said.Annika and Sophia agreed, then Annika said, “That sounds nice! When we were kids, we used to go there a lot with Sophia driving.”Sophia chuckled and then responded, “Well, you and dad liked to sleep a lot on the road while you’re drooling. How will we ever get there? By me pushing the car all the way to the beach?” Annika laughed a little because she was guilty.“Which beach should we go to? I want somewhere not too crowded.” Katie said while she thinks.Kurt then suddenly said, “If you want somewhere private, I know a place. It’s the Black Coral beach. That place is perfect for relaxing as well as fo