Lahat ng Kabanata ng Valentine's Vows; Love, Lies And A Fake Engagement : Kabanata 31 - Kabanata 40

RUBBY'S POV Rubby you are beautiful, I exclaimed when I had finally gotten my hair done. "Here you go ma'am, beautiful," my stylist exclaimed."Thank you."The driver had waited. He agreed too and didn't even ask for extra charges.I had changed to a fitted white blazer that hugged my curves, paired with sleek black trousers that elongated my frame. My hair was styled in soft waves, and the light makeup I wore accentuated my features just enough to exude confidence. I looked different. I think classy was a better way to define it."That's what I'm talking about!" the driver whistled as he opened the car door for me. "You look absolutely stunning. If I didn’t know better, I’d think you were stepping onto a runway."I laughed softly, shaking my head. "Thank you, sir; I'm Rubby, by the way," I said, extending my hand for a handshake. "Greg," he said and took my hands.The moment I stepped into my parents' home, I heaved a sigh of relief. This was home.The scent of my mother’s cooking

RUBBY'S POV "What!" I stared at Alex, completely thrown off by his request. Spend the night? In my house?"Yeah," he replied casually as though he had not just asked for the most impossible thing.I opened my mouth, then closed it, struggling to find the right words. Why here, of all places? What happened to all the luxurious hotels around? Besides, he was the famous Alexander Wolfe, and all he needed was a phone call, and he would be home in minutes. Why choose here?"I know it’s a lot to ask," he said, his voice softer than I’d ever heard it. "But it’s late, and I don’t want to be alone tonight. Not on New Year’s Eve. I've always spent it alone; allow me to spend it with you and your family."The way he sounded melted my heart. He was so sincere and vulnerable.I hesitated, my heart warring with my mind. Every logical part of me screamed to say no, telling me there were better options, but then my little heart thought about how lonely he must be. How different he seemed tonight."W

RUBBY'S POV The moment my eyes landed on the man standing there, all the air rushed out of my lungs.Nolan.With a bouquet of fresh red roses in his hands. On New Year’s Day.My body stiffened. Why on earth was he here? Shouldn't he be spending it with his real love Trisha? Would they even allow me a moment of peace at all? Does my change of environment mean nothing to them? How did they even find me? Both he and Alex.He looked quite different. He wasn’t in his usual pressed suit, just a simple sweater and jeans. Mom had given him a chair and didn't even bother to call me; I loved how cold she was to him; she needed to make up for times she totally ignored me for his sake.Before I could open my mouth, I heard a familiar laugh behind me.I had totally forgotten that Alex was chasing me playfully from the back, likely still amused by my embarrassing exit from the bedroom earlier."Rubby, why are you running, we both know..."His voice died the moment he stepped into the front area an

RUBBY'S POV The new year had come and gone.I lay awake, staring at my ceiling, my mind spinning with thoughts about Alex’s offer. Work for him? In his company? As his personal assistant? It was tempting, too tempting, but there was one glaring issue.Nolan and Trisha. Their presence irritated me, and I didn't think I could function well with both of them in the same building as me.I sighed, rolling onto my side, clutching my phone as I debated texting Alex. The offer was a big one, and as much as I admired him, working as his personal assistant felt too close, too intimate, too risky.But then wasn't it what I wanted? There was no use lying to myself, I wanted that closeness, but on another thought, I remembered he wanted us to be just friends, so what's the need? Being his personal assistant required much professionalism, but I wasn't sure I could do that with him around.Still, the idea of working in a different role intrigued me. I could prove myself and make something of my car

RUBBY'S POV I was embarrassed on his behalf. I knew Alex did that intentionally; there were lots of staff that were lower than Nolan, yet he chose Nolan because he wanted to humiliate him."Why did you do that?" I asked when the hall became empty."Did what," he asked feigning ignorance."You know what I mean," I responded rolling my eyes."I do not know," he answered. Suddenly, his expression changed, and he looked more professional. "I will be in my office, you can start to work Miss Rubby.""Miss Rubby?" He nodded and walked out, leaving me alone in the conference hall.A few minutes later, I sat at my desk, and the rhythmic clicking of my fingers against the keyboard filled the silence of my new office. I had barely gotten used to this space, yet it already felt oddly familiar.A new email notification popped up on my screen.I reached for the mouse, my eyes scanning the subject line, only for my focus to shatter when a commotion erupted outside.There were voices outside, Yelli