FATED TO BE WITH YOU のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 11 - チャプター 20

“What happened?” Alex asked when he saw me walk in. I wasn’t really focused on that question because my foot was hurting like hell.“I don’t know; why don’t you ask Eric?” I simply replied.“You both were supposed to be a couple in love; now the news says you’re just a client throwing yourself at him.”Alex sighed in frustration before showing me the news on his laptop. Many photos of Eric and me were seen with different captions backing them.Some said I was just a client throwing myself at him; others said that I am his cousin, and others think I am likely to be his sister.“Are you kidding me?”“No one is kidding around, Lilly; you guys were supposed to be a couple, not siblings.”He ran his hands through his hair, and I saw how frustrated he was.“I really don’t know why you are blaming me for this. If this was a blind date, I swear I wouldn’t want to see Eric again.”“Why not?”“Because he sucks. Eric doesn’t know the first thing about dating or relationships, and neither do I. T

**Lily's POV**When I returned from using the restroom, I saw Alex talking with Vivian. Who the heck is she? What is her relationship with Eric?At the office, there was always this tension between them. It seems they are close, but they don't really get along.I waited patiently for her to leave before I approached Alex.“Lilly, I have been looking for you.”“Well, here I am, hungry and struggling to breathe in this God-forsaken dress.”“You look uncomfortable.”“I am glad you noticed because Eric's girlfriend just threatened me to leave him alone. And guess what? She offered something irresistible, and I nearly accepted it because that jerk doesn't deserve my time and effort.”I was mad, angry, and pissed. But I just couldn't say why I was angry that he wouldn't give me his time or even a smile.“Lilly, I need you to calm down. I know Eric is a handful, but Vivian is not going to let Eric marry any lady without going through her.”“And why is that? Is she his sister?” I asked with s

**Eric's POV**“How is she? Is it anything serious?”“I can't find anything, not even a sign of any allergies,” David said.“Then why did she pass out?”“I don't know; I’ll run a few tests on her and get back to you. And you need to relax; she is fine. It might have been due to stress.”“I just don't want her to get hurt.”“I can't believe you're this worried about her, yet you're the reason why she's stressed out,” Alex said with a frown.“What did I do wrong this time?”“Oh, really? Are you sure you don't know what you did?”“No, I don't.”“Fine, I’ll gladly list them for you. You’ve been the one stressing her out since she arrived here; you're either talking to a client or Vivian.”And to think she's not the only one stressed to the point of passing out.” I couldn't tell if he was angry at me because of what happened to Lilly or if he was angry that I was also stressing him out.“Alex, quit whining like a child. I'm sure Eric also had his own busy schedule.”“Of course, David, you

"I'm so sorry, Mr. Sarton, for the inconvenience. I had no idea that an honorable man like you had booked a room at our hotel. I apologize if our employees have caused you any discomfort.""I'm not here to listen to your apologies. I want to see the CCTV footage, or I will file a complaint by tomorrow morning.""No, it hasn't come to that. I will show you the CCTV footage from yesterday.""Then lead the way." I wasn't here to listen to anyone's heartfelt apologies. I wanted to see what happened last night; only then would my mind be at rest. It's already noon, and Alex hasn't called me yet. I wonder how things are going with Mr. Philip. He needs to get him to sign those documents, and only then can we make our first move.I followed the assistant manager of the hotel to the CCTV control room. He ordered the CCTV operators out, asking that we be alone. I stood on the other side of the room and watched him go through the files from yesterday."Can I have that?" I asked, gesturing for hi

I threw my suitcase on the bed as I started getting out of my suit. I wanted to undress completely, but the pain in my lower back was increasing, feeling like I was being pierced little by little with a knife.I managed to get all my clothes off except for my pants. I dragged myself to the bathroom and hit the shower button.The cold water slightly soothed the burning sensation, but the pain persisted. I suspected it was completing the drawing, and it was excruciating.I dragged myself in front of the mirror. Just as I thought, the drawing was complete. The dragon head appeared with a ball of fire emerging from its mouth for a few seconds, then vanished.It reappeared, but this time, all the lines forming the dragon's head turned red, leaving me in intense pain.I arched my body as it felt like someone had set me on fire.**Lilly’s POV**It's been twenty minutes since he came back, and he hasn't exited his room. Jess and Alex seemed worried about him, but they weren't doing anything.