Love is nothing to joke with…****** Usually, after a long trip of absence from the office, Mike usually returned with a quiet smile and appreciation for every soul in the company for holding the company together during his absence.Of course she knew Mike did not travel outside the city, he was just few kilometres away from the office in an hospital with Liza, but still, she had expected a better entrance from him.Especially he took her by surprise, she was not expecting him back at the office till next week as agreed and she had intimated some of the staff members about that. Hence, the reason for their surprise when they saw him.Now, closing the door quietly, Stella turned to face Mike and was so shocked to see the miserable expression on his face, she could not control the gasp that came from her mouth.Rushing to his side in acute fear, Stella gripped his arms with

Apologies should go both ways… ****** Pretending to be asleep, Liza knew the exact moment Mike entered the room even though he was so quiet. Probably thinking she was asleep and trying not to wake her.But despite his quietness, she knew he was the one because even before he opened the door fully, the air had changed and even if she had not been aware of the charged atmosphere, the change in her breathing was enough to alert her to Mike’s presence. He was the only man she knew to make her feel that way.After his outburst and he left the room, she had been so cold and scared, thinking he meant every word and would not be back.Lying on the bed in tense silence, expecting his return, she had given up after a few hours of waiting and she had cried into her pillow.When the nurse came in to administer her medications and she saw her puffy face, she had been concerned but when she wanted to go for the

Kiss the hurt away…*****Mike frowned!“But...but I... Liza.” Mike was short of words so he stopped to take a calm breath to control himself.‘Honestly, he feels like strangling Liza right now, like what is she trying to do to him? Give him heart attack?’ Mike thought in a mental groan of frustration.“There is no Liza about it darling. Did you or did you not sack me yesterday?”Raising his head so fast he almost had a headache, Mike stared into Liza’s eyes and when he saw the mischievous smile dancing in her eyes, he gave a deep groan. Holy cow!“Aha Liza darling, but I already apologised and I also told you I meant none of those words. It was just to stop you from thinking about anything but your health and how to get better.” He explained softly.“Hmm Liza darling, but I already apo

A word of thanks is a magic word…****** Receiving and understanding the deep message the doctor just passed to her, Liza grew whiter in the face and then, as if she was fighting an unseen battle, she braced her shoulder before lifting her eyes to the doctor. Then she gave a smile so beautiful that not only Mike but also the doctor was amazed.‘What a super smile this woman got packed in her small body!’ They all thought in wonder.“You are right doctor, what should be important to me at the moment is my health, how to get better and back on my feet. And most importantly, how to appreciate the good friends I have around me by staying strong.”Liza told the doctor with a smile but they all knew by friends, she was really talking about the man beside her since she has no other friend.“Good! I am very glad to hear that. Please, continue your interrupted lunch while I excuse myself.” The doctor nodded while mo

Observative people are dangerous… ****** “Don’t you think this is nice?” She asked with a contented smile as she closed her eyes to inhale the fragrance in the air.“Very nice.” Mike responded, even though his eyes were more on Liza than the garden.“Hmm.” Even though Liza’s eyes were closed, she knew Mike was not looking at the garden because she could feel that tingling effect on her face and body which meant Mike’s intense gaze was centred on her. Again!“The garden, Mike. Concentrate on the garden and stop being romantic.” Liza told him with a smile.“Ouch, that hurts.” Mike told her in mock frown even though he was trying not to laugh.“You will survive it. You are Mike Stanford.”“Yes but even Mike Stanford has feelings you know.” Mike told her quietly after remembering that long time ago she told her god forsaking boyfriend, Tom, that she could never date her boss