Rita’s POV“Of course you can join us. You are the CEO, you don’t need permission. You are always welcome to our midst; anytime, any day” The most sociable Evelyn welcomed Finn.“And once again, thank you for ..”“Uh, Evelyn, it is alright. My pleasure”“On behalf of my boyfriend actually, Adam. I wanna say thank you for - -“ Evelyn continued but Finn interrupted her again.“I said it is alright” “How was your first few hours at your new work?” Finn asked, turning to me.“Good” Was all I said.“‘Good’ is an understatement “ Evelyn corrected.“Rita, how did it go with Jared?” Adam changed the topic entirely maybe because he felt like he was being left out whenever we discuss about this new place of work.“He says he is not Jared. His name is Alexander and he happens to be Finn’s brother” I replied.“Finn’s brother, Alexander?” Adam exclaimed.“And Alex doesn’t seem to know Rita at all. He wasn’t pretending” Evelyn added.“Are you sure you recognise Jared well?” Adam asked me.“Definitel

“I want to learn and grow, maybe I can do that with you” I mumbled coldly.“If you are still horny, then let’s sex chat, a video call will make it look quite real” He suggested.A video call chimed in, waiting for me to switch to the ‘Accept’ icon.But I rejected it.“Nevermind Zane, we don't need to s*x chat or have a video call. I'm less aroused now, I'm better” I told him.“Are you sure about that or you just wanna subside the pleasure”“It's all gone, I'm alright. I will let you know when I want it” I said.“Whatever you say my love, anything you wish. Should we talk about something else?” He asked.“No, let’s call it a night”“Are you mad at me? Oh! You feel awkward that I figured out you’re a virgin. I am sorry” He apologizedagain.“No dear. There is nothing to be sorry about; virginity or disvirginity is not something to be ashamed about. We are still very cool. Actually, I feel sleepy right now” I responded.“So we’ll talk again tomorrow. Good night and sweet dreams. I love yo

Rita’s POV“What? Mommy??? Ugh!!” I exclaimed.“Yes dear. We wanna meet your man this weekend!”“Eh! How is that gonna be possible?”“What’s impossible about it?”“Everything! Err… nothing, nothing mom. I mean, it is too early”I whined, faltering.“Early? Isn’t it past a month now that you have been dating him? It’s not too early baby girl, I’m sure he would love to have dinner with us, Evelyn told me how humble he is” Her voice laced up with anticipation.“Yeah, uhm right.. I .. erm, mmm… I … err” I stuttered all sorts of nonsense.“So dear, saturday it is; we can’t wait to see your beautiful face, we’ve missed you so much and to meet the love of your life” My mom said. “So bye dear, till then” She hung up the call.My mind was blank at that moment, quiet to think the least.Zane’s call came in just in time.“Hey dear” He said.“I have just finished speaking with mom” I uttered calmly.“In laws call” He stated. “Hope you told your mom your man says Hi"“Zane, actually my parents wants

Rita’s POVI didn't inform Zane that I have found someone to substitute him, Finn, my CEO, the one whom he so much detest. Instead, Zane believed that I must have canceled the meeting with my parents.However, Canceling the meeting seemed even more suspicious because my mom will continue pestering the hell outta me to show them my partner and they might eventually find out themselves that I've got no physical partner. Therefore, to avoid all these further dramas, I'll take Finn home to clear the air once and for all and when next they wanna meet Finn, I'll announce to them that we’ve broke up and we’ve gone separate ways and I'm now with Zane. What a brilliant idea!I ignored Zane’s messages to make plans ahead with Finn the night before the D-day.“Hello Finn”“Hello Rita” He sounded sleepy.“I’m sorry for disrupting your sleep”“Uhmmmn”“Okay so, since we are having a dinner at my parent’s place, I think you should come over to pick me up at my place tomorrow evening firstly” I sugg

Rita’s POVIt was when I felt I have had enough; I withdrew my lips from his.The air was heavy with unspoken words, it was as if time had frozen, while we stood there, staring at each other, caught in the aftermath of the passionate encounter, unsure of what to say or do next.The kiss was just a temporary escape from reality, and as for me, it was a fleeting moment of bliss; a taste of what it could be.Now I’ve returned to my right senses and I felt embarrassed immediately reality crashed back in, reminding me of the complexities that lay between us. Yet I wanted to hold on or continue where we left off but our connection waned.The passion that had burned so brightly moments ago began to fade, as it was replaced by a lingering awkwardness.I cleared my throat awkwardly and avoided eye contact with him as I moved away.I opened the door, leaving him in the kitchen but he soon came after me.“Rita, your room is still very much vacant and available” My mom beckoned, smiling widely as