Kara’s resignation went smoothly because Ms. Granger of the human resources office had already been notified before her arrival. “We had been expecting it.  It was actually a wise decision, Ms. Baxter.  The staff is beginning to question the extra favors the management accords you.  Even if you were the boss’s girl, you are still an employee of this hotel, bound by its rules and regulations.  It puts me in a tight spot.” Ms. Granger told her lengthily and saw a relief on the older woman’s face. Of course, Kara could have argued that it was not her intent, but she chose to remain silent.  It was never her intention to come back and it certainly was not her choice to neglect her job. But of course, she could not put any blame on Nico. He was the boss. The human resources would be in a bind if they tried to call his attention to her absences.  In the end, none of thos

The next morning, Kara bought newspapers to scout for a new job. She called some recruiters and scheduled an appointment for the next day.She just put down her phone when it alerted her for a new notification. It was from her bank. She opened the app and was dumbfounded. “That as*h*le!” She muttered Without thinking, Kara gathered all the newspapers laid out on the coffee table to put them away. She went to her bedroom to get her bag, leaving in a rush. Outside her apartment building, she flagged a taxi and asked to be taken to her bank. At the bank, she demanded to see the manager.The receptionist eyed her suspiciously. She did not have time to change, and she was in her house clothes and slippers. “I am not a criminal. I am a legitimate account holder of this bank, so please fix your eyes elsewhere.” She told the receptionist rather snarkily. The receptionist looked contrite and pulled her suspicious eyes away, calling the bank manager's office to relay Kara's concern.

Kara left Nico outside the cafe perplexed.She was so mad. She wanted to wring his neck. So she left in a huff. Nico insulted her. His sharp tongue remains untamable. “I love her.” He said, referring to Rebecca Anderson, and “I want your body.” referring to her. His words kept repeating in her head. Kara closed her eyes, letting the hurtful words wash over her. Nico Bernardi only wanted her body. He did not love her. He loves someone else. Kara was all too aware of that. But hearing him say it hurts a lot. He was vocal about it even at the start but her s*upid heart hoped there was something more in their relationship, especially when he introduced her to everyone as his girl. He did things that made her feel special. He bought her for one hundred million dollars at the auction. It must have started as a whim, but he respected her. In the few months she knew him, Kara experienced his kindness. His concern. His words and actions told her he cared. He might have a

Date Night. “Do you think this dress is suitable?” Kara stood in front of the mirror wearing her ever-reliable black knee-length dress.  “Nope.”  Marmie shook her head.   “You look too boring.”   Kara blew, fanning her forehead and the soft tendrils that clung to it.  Marmie insisted that she styled her hair to make it appear romantic.  Kara had some doubts.  She kept reminding Marmie that it was a friendly date, not a romantic one.  She did not want Josh to have the wrong idea.  

Nico Bernardi’s body shook in anger.  After he learned that Kara was on a date, he could not explain what he was feeling.  He was exploding in anger, causing mayhem to his people.  He did not like that she was dating another man.  She told him she loved him.  But what is she doing? Kara saw the familiar terrain around them and knew exactly where Nico intended to take her.  “Stop the car!”  She shouted. Nico turned his head sideways, but he did not stop the car like she asked him to.   Instead of slowing down, the Rolls Royce accelerated, mak