♡ Skylar ♡"Oh Skylar," Mr Jun called, turning his attention to me. My lips curved into my famous fake, sweet smile as I nodded. "It's so nice to finally meet you," I replied softly, my eyes not moving away from his. I noticed how he shifted uncomfortably under my gaze before laughing awkwardly. He took his eyes off me. I smirked, looking down at my plate."So, let's eat?" Dad called with a light chuckle."Yes," Mom added, and the room fell silent. The sound of cutleries hitting against the ceramic plates pierced into the silence once in a while.Soon, Dad broke the awkward silence and started talking with Mr. Jun about something I didn't care to listen to. Every other person in the room was involved in their conversation, but I wasn't because I was too focused on someone. The so-called owner of Jun's Pharmaceuticals. I needed a way to start a conversation and shove words into his mouth. "So Skylar, what do you think of Jake?" "Skylar!"I flinched, the fork almost slipping out of m

♡ Alfred ♡"If we can have the Sanders stay at our hotel for the weekend, it might have a good impact on our sales in the hotel."I sighed, tapping my feet on the floor."Is there any information on where they'll be staying?""None, I'm aware of," April replied. "You should know these things! It's your job!" I snapped, turning around to glare at her. She lowered her head, avoiding my gaze."I'm sorry, sir,"I scoffed and turned away from her, my eyes settling on the elevator door."Get any information you can find and get back to me by tomorrow,""Yes, sir."My phone buzzed as I stepped out of the elevator. It was from Xander. I sent the text and clicked on Skylar's name. She hadn't replied to my text.What exactly was she so mad about?Putting my phone into my pants pocket, I headed to my office. I pulled open the door and walked in."Oh, look who's he

♡ Skylar ♡Beep. Beep. Beep.The incessant, increasingly annoying sound of whatever it was, slowly brought me awake. I turned around in my bed, pulling the blankets with me as I reached out for my phone. The phone continued to ring as I searched for it on the table, still groggy from sleep, My head hurt like hell, my hand suddenly hit something and it came crashing to the floor.The sound had all iota of sleep disappearing from me and I sat up. I stared down at the shattered picture frame of Aurora and sighed.Beep. Beep. Beep.Fucking stupid alarm. I grabbed my phone and turned it off immediately. Brushing my scattered hair back, I pulled away the comforters and got on my feet.The throbbing pain in my head increased and a wince escaped my lips as I soothed my temples with my finger.How the hell did I get home last night? I remember getting wasted and not finding Catherine. Wasn't it suspicious that she disappeared all of a sudden? How did I even get so drunk easily? If the bitch had

The next morning...♡ Skylar ♡I had woken up a few hours earlier because once again, I couldn't sleep. I was sure I already had eye bags from lack of sleep and even crying myself to bed yesterday. Yeah, the thought of getting over with my past was just an illusion. 'Honestly, I'm trying, but it's hard when everything he does sparks an emotion in me, and I become a mess again and again. It's not love, I'm just hurt.'Anyway, I took my bath, and thanks to the go-to mini makeup kit I carry in my handbag, I applied enough powder to hopefully try to conceal my dark eyes. I let my hair fall to my shoulder instead of my usual ponytail and then slipped into the perfect fitted pantsuit Alfred had bought. It was a perfect fit. I neatly folded the previous day's clothes into the shopping bag, put on my low heels, and sat back on the one-seater in the room, busying myself with a game.I heard a knock on the door and I looked up from my phone."It's time to leave, I called for a ride already,"

♡ Alfred ♡"It's so nice to have everyone here." Dad released a throaty laugh."Isn't it?" Aiden snickered in reply."So, Alfred, how's the company doing?" Mom asked, turning to look at me."Good," I mumbled, picking up my fork."Is something wrong?" She asked softly."I'm fine,""If you messed something up in the company, you had better talk now rather than sulk like a teenager," Aiden retorted."We are used to cleaning your mess anyways," He added, scoffing quietly. My grip on the fork tightened as I looked up at him boredly."Pained much, brother?"He rolled his eyes. "I'd spend my time doing something better,""Good gracious, you both don't start tonight," Mom exclaimed, and I rolled my eyes, returning my gaze to the food I had barely touched.Arielle nudged me, and I spared her a glance."Hey, are you good?" She whispered. I forced a smile, nodding my head. Her eyes narrowed in suspicion, but she nodded, probably deciding not to push it."LDN's Hotel is aiming to be the top ho