All Chapters of The Sister He Never Chose : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

SEREIAI stood outside the glass doors of The Golden Lily staring at my own reflection. My fake leather coat was peeling off and my shoes looked chopped from years of wear. I knew I didn’t look like I belonged here in the rich side of New York.This part wasn’t for people like me but it was either this or two thousand a month at the hotel, and that isn’t even enough for me plus I had a child to take care of.I swallowed my fear and took a deep breath as I pushed the door to the boutique open. The door bell chimed softly signifying someone was here.Inside the boutique everything was white and gold, wedding dresses hung on the walls looking like expensive clouds and I couldn’t help but admire their beautiful state.My eyes met the eye of a woman with a sharp bun and even sharper eyes she watched me from across the counter with a look that told me I didn’t belong here.“What do you want?” She asked in a clipped tone as she pulled her glasses up her nose.“Good afternoon— I’m here—f-for.

SEREIAI sat on the sidewalk, the rain coming down in a cold, steady rhythm. My hair was soaked and it’s stuck to my neck, my feet were now bare and so I felt colder than ever.The cold was nothing compared to the weight in my chest. I felt like a fool— like something Lucas and Selena had stepped on and they couldn’t even care less about me.My hands tightened around my phone as I thought about the humiliation I faced at the boutique and as I stared at my white knuckles that were wrapped around my phone. I regretted calling Valerian. Why would a man who barely knew me even come for me?I was just a girl who he had a one night stand and I trust he knew better than to entertain a weakling like me.He probably hadn't even meant the offer and it was just said to patronize me.I stood up from the wet sidewalk as I decided to find my way home when a black SUV turned the corner. It wasn’t just a car, it was a beast. It was sleek, and the windows were tinted so dark I couldn’t even see anythi

SEREIAMonday morning arrived quicker than I expected, I had spent the weekend preparing for the meeting and of course researching about the great Valerian Ashford.Turns out he is a billionaire tech CEO. His company is called Nethrix and they build elite cybersecurity and infrastructure systems used by governments and billion-dollar firms.I never knew he was that rich, I know his suits could have been a tell tale but I guess I didn’t think too far, I mean he his a billionaire and he still lets his grandmother work.I shook my head to rid myself of all these thoughts as I stared at the big building in front of me.It was a giant made of glass and steel and it stretched so high into the sky that I had to crane my neck to see the name written at the top— NETHRIX.I had done my best in looking professional today— black skirt and a white blouse that I had ironed at least three times. My hair was pulled back into a neat bun making me look presentable.I took a deep breath as I thought of

SEREIA The huge doors of Nethrix felt like the entrance to a high security prison or maybe it was just my nervousness speaking.I smoothed down my skirt for the tenth time and at the same time I clutched the handle of my bag so tight it began to wrinkle, I was scared or maybe nervous and the executive assistant badge on my shirt added a heavy weight of expectations on me.I took a deep breath to calm myself down as I walked into the company immediately forgetting all my thoughts outside the door. I walked through the lobby passing the receptionist desk from yesterday only to see a new lady, this one looked kinder and more welcoming and the guilt in my heart from getting the last one fired dissipated.I took the elevator to the top floor and as soon as I reached I found Sarah already on her desk, her fingers typing on the keyboard so smoothly it almost made no sound.She looked up as soon as I approached her and a warm smile spread across her face and I was grateful for her inviting

SEREIAThe air in the Nethrix lobby always felt five degrees colder than the New York air. I stepped out of the elevator on the top floor, my heels clicking against the marbled floor.I walked towards my desk and sat on my chair as I checked my reflection on the compact mirror making sure I looked presentable, my hair was neat and my suit was pressed, I had spend an hour last night making sure there wasn’t any wrinkle on my outfit.Here at Nethrix a wrinkle wasn't just a wrinkle. To Valerian Ashford, it was a crime, maybe that’s why all the employees looked like runway models.I stood up from my desk as I walked towards the break room on the top floor grabbing a ceramic mug to make Valerian’s coffee.I recited his order in my head making sure not to miss anything and after I was done I placed it in a sliver tray and walked towards his office.I took a deep breath and knocked on his door. “Enter!” His sharp voice came through the door and I opened it walking in."Your coffee, Mr. Ashfo