Love, Trust & Revenge (IKMP Series #4)

Chapter 5

Chapter 5

"What the hell are you doing?" Lora came over to where I was crouching down, and then she did the exact thing to help me gather up the files.

"Sorry" I whispered guiltily.

"You just ruined your first impression and everyone else's for that matter. Derek will be so pissed with you.. Actually no, but I really hope he does.." She smiled while she said the last part.

And yes, whenever we talked between just the two of us, we called our Boss by his first name.

"I know" I huffed, trying to get a grip over myself.

"Come on, the guests are waiting in the Conference Room and so is Derek, hurry up.." Lora pulled me up as I clutched the files to my chest and stood up.

While walking towards the conference room the only thing that I was thinking was how cliché it was. Everything bad was happening all at once and I had no idea how to handle it. First the wedding and now Noah?

Noah couldn't even recognize me. But maybe since we were standing so far off from each other, he couldn't clearly see who I was.. Maybe.. Yup, that's the case. Next time when he sees me, I'll snatch the spotlight and make him look at me closely. Then he would remember me.. I know he would. But do I really want him to remember me?

Nervousness grew more as I entered the big Conference room. Everyone was busy relaxing themselves on the couches and refreshments were served by the waiters. I realized those three women whom Noah used to talk about so much. Actually I recognized all of Noah's family members from the pictures he had shown me years ago. His family had been his utmost priority for all his life. And today, the whole Ryder family was here. I wonder how the Riders' are connected to this wedding.

Noah was helping his great-grandmother to sit comfortably on the couch when I had entered. But as soon as he heard our footsteps, he looked up to me. But as like before he just looked at me like any stranger would and walked to sit beside his arm-candy, aka his girlfriend.

"This is Ms. Scott and this is Ms. Stewart. They will be in charge of this wedding and will be helping you out with everything. And as the Managing Director of this Company, I'll guarantee that your stay here will be worthwhile. This whole portion of the Hotel has been booked by you and no one else but you will enjoy the luxuries of it till the wedding gets over. And now, Ms. Scott will explain all the fine details.." Derek charmingly smiled at everyone.

My focus was shifting continuously to where Noah was sitting. He seemed so reserved and.. And, I just wanted to know if he really remembered me. Derek coughed from my side, making me realize that it was my turn to speak. It was the perfect moment.

"Good morning and welcome to The Pearls.." I smiled and tried to charm my way through the speech. But I was nervous as hell and I just wished all these people wouldn't realize that.

"I.. Umm.." Crap! ,"I am Ms. Iliana Scott and I will be in charge of this wedding and.. Ms. Stewart will also..." Why the hell was I so nervous?

Noah's blank scrutiny at my direction with fifty other people doing exactly the same was making me more uncomfortable. Maybe it was my first time, but I have given speeches before. It shouldn't be such a difficult thing to do.

"Ms. Scott..." Noah's husky voice vibrated throughout my body as our eyes interlocked. Finally..

He had remembered me, I knew he would. I smiled at his direction..