♡ Skylar ♡I parked my car by the bridge and started to make my way down to the river. I didn't know how I got here or what exactly I was doing here by this river at night.The same one where I first met Alfredo. I remember that day as clearly as it happened. I was turning seventeen in three months. I had just failed a test, and it didn't help that Mom was angry at me. I mean, she had the right to anyway. I had stormed off home that day and somehow found myself here, I sat on a stone crying my eyes out, and then I realized I wasn't alone. Alfred was there. Apparently, he drank his life out because his dad was disappointed in him for not getting a contract. We talked, and I was still surprised at how he sounded sober even though he was drunk. Neither of us wanted to leave that night, and we didn't. The next morning, he had driven me home. Somehow, we met again, early morning coffee dates and night walks, and I started dating the famous Alfredo Miller. It's funny how it's been seven yea

☆ MONDAY♡ Skylar ♡"Great work, everyone," I smiled and picked up my phone and the disposable coffee cup."You should get lunch. It's on me.""Thank you, ma'am," they replied amongst themselves. I smiled and nodded at Lara, and we both walked out of the conference room."Has Ms. Parker gotten back to you yet?" I asked her as we stepped into the elevator. The door slid shut, and she shook her head."She hasn't gotten back to us. I think she's having second thoughts."I sighed. "Make sure she doesn't, and if she still acts unsure, book a meeting with her. It's high time we met.""Noted, ma'am.""What's next on my schedule?""Just some paperwork to get done. By 4 pm, you have to visit the hotel, and by 6 pm, a meeting with the restaurant's new head of chefs.""Today's a busy day, huh?" I exhaled."Do you want me to order lunch for you, ma'am?""No, it's fine."The elevator dinged, and the doors opened. I headed for my office, and she took the elevator back.☆"So wiped out," I muttered,

♡ Skylar ♡"Why was I just grinning like a fool?" I murmured to myself as I started the car and drove off. The moment when he pulled me closer to him and my body pressed against his replayed in my head and my lips slowly started to curve up. I placed my palm over my face immediately, suppressing the smile."Focus, Skylar!""Don't lose concentration," I muttered. I took my hands off my mouth, gripping the wheel with both hands."Alfred's charm can't work on you again, not for the second time,""You know what kind of a person he is""Revenge. Hannah will kill you if you lose focus. "I was trying to reassure myself that, but his darn smirking face kept replaying in my head. I groaned inwardly, taking a hand off the wheel to run through my hair.I noticed a few cars stopped ahead and gradually reduced my speed, stopping behind a car. Reaching for my bag, I retrieved my phone. I dialed Hannah's number immediately, and she answered on the second ring."Hello, this is Kim Hannah. How can I

♡ Skylar ♡"It's getting late. Would you like to grab something to eat?" Alfred asked, approaching me. I looked up from the ground, letting go of the twig in my hand. Forcing a smile, I shook my head."No, I'm fine, just a little tired," I replied.He narrowed his eyes, doubt evident in his gaze. Sighing, he turned and headed towards his car. I watched as he returned, this time with a bottle of water in hand. He extended it towards me, and I opened it, gulping down the water."You seem upset about something," he added, taking a seat on the rock beside me. I played with the cap of the bottle, sighing loudly."You can talk to me about anything, you know that, Amore?"I looked up at him, meeting his gaze. He sighed, his lips forming a thin smile."It's okay if you don't want to talk about it now," he said.I blinked and sat upright."I-""Excuse me, sir, ma'am."His gaze lingered on me for a moment before shifting to the person who had interrupted us."I just wanted to let you know that

♡ Skylar ♡"That's all for today," Lara concluded. Everyone at the table stood up, and I followed suit. Bowing slightly, I smiled. "Thank you for staying with us all these months.""Don't mention it, Ms. DeNovo. Our investments have been worth it," one of the investors replied. I let out a warm smile."Thank you once again."They nodded and started to leave one by one. Once it was just Lara and me in the conference room, I sank back into my chair. Letting out a loud sigh, I rubbed my temples."Would you like me to get something for you?" Lara asked as she closed the laptop. I waved my hand, declining her offer. "I'm good."I sat up straight and began organizing the files I had used. Once I had them properly packed, I handed them over to Lara. "Drop these off on your way to lunch.""Sure, ma'am," she smiled, carefully taking the documents."I forgot to remind you, Mr. Jun booked an appointment with you tomorrow morning at eight. Do you want me to cancel if it's not convenient?""No,