Lahat ng Kabanata ng Forbidden Heat: Kabanata 181 - Kabanata 190

Is this what the whole outfit was for? “Yeah…” Edward replied like it was nothing. “Really?! Like…really?!” I exclaimed excitedly. I’m really on my way to my first ever formal job interview? “Yeah, really. So can you please get your act together,” Edward said with a hint of annoyance in his voice, but I knew how kind Edward really is. “Oh wait! I am so not prepared for this. What should I do?” I said in a panic. “There’s not much that you can do. Your interview is in around 3 hours. From now till then you will do everything as I say, and I will drill in as much knowledge into your head as possible. Clear?” Edward stated with his eyes still on the road. “Yes, Sir!” I replied energetically. “Just to be clear here, I don’t believe in nepotism. I got you the interview based on your past achievements and

The time I dreaded came sooner than I had anticipated. My phone vibrated in my hand signally the arrival of a call and Edward’s name was displayed on the screen. No point in trying to avoid this because there should be nothing I should be avoiding. I answered the call. “Where are you, Natalia?” Edward spoke through the phone. “I’m waiting in the lobby,” I replied while trying to keep my voice casual. “Ok. I’ll be there soon. Just wait there,” Edward said before hanging up. Breathe, Natalia and just act natural. I repeated these words in my head until the moment that Edward turned up. I spotted him walking through the entrance of the building at the same time that he spotted me as well and waved to me. I plastered what I hoped was a natural-looking smile on my face as I lifted my hand to wave back at him. Although I was able to force a smile, my chest felt tight, and I felt li

“Why were you with her? Are you two…dating?” I asked curiously. “Of course not. She’s another example of untrue tabloid gossip,” Edward stated like that much was supposed to be plainly obvious. “So, which of those tabloid gossips are true?” I asked, half-jokingly. “Don’t ask things you don’t want to know,” Edward replied monotonously. I sighed. We’ll leave that at that. “What about Irina?” I asked, bring us back on track. Edward sigh audibly. “Irina has been after me for a while now. So, I guess, the tabloids are half true. Of course, I’m not interested in trading money and fame just to have sex with her. If I just wanted sex, there are other women out there with less baggage. So, I’ve been avoiding all her advances,” Edward explained, clearly bored of this conversation. 

“Yes. He was my supervisor, my savior…and my dear friend,” Edward stated, his voice flat but I saw glimpses of sorrow cross his face.Before I could ask more questions, Edward shoved the black envelop towards me. “Open it,” Edward said bluntly. Taking the envelop from him with shaky hands, I knew immediately that the content inside was different from what was inside the envelop that Lucien had. I could feel the lump of a solid object in the envelop as I held it in my hand. Whatever was inside wasn’t just a flat piece of photo or paper. I slowly opened the envelop with bated breath. Inside the envelop were two things. The first was the same family photo that was also inside the envelop that Lucien had. The other was an old and worn lanyard with an employee ID card. ‘Head of Medical Research and Development, Rosenhall Corporation’ read the title under my father’s photo and

“Natalia…” I heard my name being whispered tenderly close to my ear. I opened my eyes in shock as I realized that I must have drifted off to sleep while watching Edward sleep. However, when I opened my eyes, I was the one who was laying on Edward’s lap. “You’re awake?” Edward asked as he smiled tenderly down at me and stroked my hair softly. What a reversal of role. I felt my chest tighten at the sight of his handsome face. “How long was I asleep for?” I asked sleepily. “It’s getting a little late now, but we could still make it to dinner. Want to join me?” Edward invited as he toyed with my hair before bringing up a strand to his lips and kissing it. We were underground and there were no windows outside so I couldn’t judge how dark or late in the day it was outside. Being underground like this felt suppressive and depressing, I was starting to hate i