Saat Novels & Stories

Ann sat quietly at the wooden table in the small country home, staring down at the old flip phone in her hand. Her fingers traced the edges of the device as the weight of the conversation she had just had with Evelyn lingered heavily in her mind. The night was silent, save for the occasional crackling of the fire burning in the hearth beside her. It was a comforting sound, but tonight, nothing could ease the turmoil that had settled deep in her chest.

He shoots her a text. 《Meeting tomorrow, 10am sharp in my office. We need to discuss the Singapore closing terms before the final wire transfer. Bring the updated projections.》 A few seconds later, he gets a reply 《I'll be there.》 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The elevator doors slide open on the executive floor, and the same young assistant from last time greets me with that practiced smile that never quite reaches her eyes. She leads me down the corridor, and stops at the double doors to David's private suite. She knocks once, then pushes them open without waiting for a response.

The sun is setting and it basking the city in its glorious golden glow. A quick glance at the time updated me on how late it is. After a series of meetings today I spent the rest of the day behind a mountain of files. "Ggggrrhh" The deskphone let out a shrill cry, jolting me back to reality. "Yeah?" I called into the phone bored. "Sir?" "what do you have to say?" I asked impatiently but a bad intuition creeps up on my mind. The person on the other end is the special bodyguard I assign to watch over Grace.

I hum along to the melody and start singing as I think about what the schedule is like these next 5 days. We have this technology seminar today, the family dinner, a business meeting and a couple days off in between. My mind is going a million miles a minute thinking about outfits, how to make Colt look the best in front of other Alphas and businessmen, how sexy he looks. Stop it, Layne. Back on track. Formal, casual, dressy casual. Smoky eyes, curly hair. I wanted to try this cute low bun for one of his events. How fucking hot it was when he pinned me against the car. Goddess damn it.

𝙰𝚌𝚎 𝙰𝚕𝚊𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛 7 years old. The brown-haired boy stood there looking at the woman helping her kids choose the toys they wanted. Ace didn't get help from her, he's shy, anxious that she's going to return the ten dollars teddy bear that he brought. His soft small hand clenched the ear of the brown teddy bear, he pouted and with a shaking body, he approached his mother.

I asked going through the paper I had in front of me. " You have a meeting with the finance department in thirty minutes, Mrs. Jasmin requested an appointment with you at 10 am, I included Ms. Walker interview at 1 pm and the dinner with the Samsung manager, that will be all for the day ". I sighed thinking of my schedule." Okay, let's go through the details of the meeting with the finance department. "

I ignored the calls and checked my messages: Aunt Kayla: Noelle, are you settled in? How was your first day at school? Call me. Noah: Where are you? Mum said she brought you to school, but you're not here. Summer: Where are you? Wesley: Yo, where you at? Eli: Are you ok? Cash: Apparently, I'm obligated to ask where you are and if you're ok or not since it's a trend at the moment. Noah: It's lunch, and you're not here.

“Miss Saha your appointment has been fixed for coming Thursday evening, 7:30 pm at Sheraton Hotel Mahira’s excitement fizzled as she heard the time and venue for the meet, “Er, well I appreciate you calling and informing me about this appointment, but evening looks a bit difficult, can I get an appointment for daytime or late afternoon at your office by any chance?” she asked in a soft worried yet pleading tone There was a moment of silence from the other end before the girl spoke again

Nanggagalaiting saad ko. ⚘ little ⊹ lies ··································································································································

Eliyah replied and Tessa nodded in agreement. "Fine. You can take a seat." I waved my hand towards the seating area on the side and the the chairs on the small table—wherever they wanted, I didn't really care. With a bow, both of them went and took a seat.——— Latin to English translations1. Soare: Sun 2. Tempus adest: The time is here. 3. Etiam, meum Luna: Yes, my Moon 4. Mox, nobis erit redeant in coniunctionem: Soon, we will be reunited