All Chapters of Losing Ryker: The Billionaire's Second Chance : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

FIVE YEARS LATER Zerah “Miss Grayson, Please come to my office.” Standing up, I kept my face neutral as I stepped into his office. “Did you need something, Mr Hart?” I asked, not giving any emotion away while I closed the door behind me. In an instant, his stern look melted into a mischievous smile. “Come on Zerah, you know you can call me Nathan in private,” He teased, pushing me to smile. “Watch yourself boss, others may think you're showing favoritism,” I teased, unbothered. It was normal between us considering that I'd been working as his secretary for the past several years. He chuckled, but his expression suddenly grew serious, “But on that note, I did have something to tell you. It's very important.” Sitting down, I looked up at him, worried. What was he going to say? “When I became the head of this branch several years ago, I hadn't expected to be here this long. However there's been a change of plans.” “You're leaving?” I asked. He nodded in affirmatio

Ryker My jaw clenched against the silence as I leaned against the door. Minutes had passed and anyone could come in. It would be uncouth if someone caught me in the ladies bathroom. Yet despite that, all I could think of is HER. Something bitter swelled up in my chest at the reminder of the look on her face but I tamped it down instantly. Why should I feel guilty? And my thoughts were disgusting? How dare she say that when everything I'd said was true? She had approached me for money back then afterall? And now she was hanging on Nathan's arm like it was a lifeline. I shouldn't have come here in the first place. Zerah was nothing to me and I could care less about what she thought. I only approached her to protect Nathan. Yes, that was it. Ignoring everything else, I stepped out and returned back to the party. When I found them, Nathan and Alyn were still talking but there was no sign of her. Sidling up next to Alice I met the empty space beside him, “Where's your date?”

Zerah This was my fault. My heart fell. Without even so much as a warning, my worst fear had unexpectedly happened. Less than a few hours ago, I’d rushed out of the office after receiving a call that my mother was in the hospital. Immediately I thought the worst and flew into a panic, barely noticing anyone as I left. It was only after getting to the hospital that my fears were eased. As it turned out, although she was still in shock, she had simply suffered a small fall and had a few simple scrapes and bruises. Because of the shock she was going to have a simple night stay in the clinic. After talking to her, I left to pick Ryan and Micah from school and had told them everything, assured that she would be discharged by tomorrow. I was confused when midway through dinner I received a knock on the door, but hadn’t expected to see Ryker of all people at my doorstep. Seeing him at my doorstep, so close to the children I wanted to keep him away from made me panic. As a result I d

Zerah “Nathan, I can just meet you there,” I said, clutching my bag a little tighter as I walked beside him in the parking lot. “Come on, Zerah. We’re heading to the same place. It’s silly to drive separately.” Within a short space of time, all of my plans alongside my lingering hopes were upended. With my mother's discharge it wasn't hard to let her know I wouldn't be able to pick Micah and Ryan up. Technically, I should have no issues. If not for the fact that this was the situation. He unlocked his car, opened the passenger door and looked at me expectantly. “Come on. Hop in.” He smiled eagerly, completely oblivious to the way my throat tightened. “I just…I don’t want to impose.” The lie burned bitterly in my teeth. I didn't want to go. And I sure as hell didn't want to see HIM there. If I drove on my own, I could have an excuse to stall for a little while. Traffic was unreliable at certain periods, even if I followed behind him. Perhaps I could make some kind of excus

Zerah A young woman sat, crouched in on herself in the emergency stairwell. Her hands were wrapped around her frame, shoulders trembling slightly. She didn't move, had probably not even noticed me accidentally bumping into her. My steps faltered. I should have left her alone, the parking lot was now a few steps away. I wasn't one to interfere in others' businesses either. Yet my heart lurched. Something about her cried out for comfort. Before I could stop myself, my body moved. “Hey,” I blurted out, “Are you alright?” She stiffened as if finally realising she wasn't alone. When her head snapped up, a pang hit me. The tears on her face glistened through the darker shadows. I could even spot the faint mascara streaking down her cheeks. What happened to her? “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to intrude. I was on my way out and just saw you here and…and…” I trailed off. What on earth was I supposed to say at a moment like this to a stranger? Before I could muster an apology or an