In the elegant setting of her father's friend home - welcoming where wealth and grace collide, an unforgettable story unfolds. He a charismatic but Fierce hurricane carrying the weight of her father's trust, stands ten years her senior, while she, a...
My heartbeats rose when I felt a trembling force, clutching my bedsheet as tightly as possible I tried to see through my half opened eyes. Wait, this face looks known to me.
I opened my eyes to have a clear glance at his face. STEVEN?? We stared at each other for straight two minutes before I burst out at him.
"What the hell do you think you're doing here?? How dare you interrupt my sleep. How would you feel if I interrupt your breathing huh?? You little sh-"
"Yah, stop with that nonsense. Do you even know what time is it?? And you're screaming at me instead of thanking me?"
"Thank and you? And what helpness do I have that I should thank you?"
"Hah !! Seriously?? I woke you up from a nightmare. You were literally begging someone to help you."
'Wait, what? Was I that loud?' I thought to myself with a confused expression on my face.
"You're still the same idiot." He left while whispering but, loud enough for me to hear.
"What?? Come back, Come back here you shortie." I ran chasing him after.
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"Have you been an athlete in your previous life.??" I said panting.
"Possibly." He grinned looking at me who's at the verge of fainting.
"By the way, why are you here all of a sudden??" I asked being curious.
"You forgot this early? We had a meeting with the West's Ltd." He looked at me and shook his head in disbelief.
"Ohhh." I would have forgotten it for sure if it wasn't him. He is a helpful buddy and responsible secretary as well.
"Thanks." I said giving him a small smile.
"Huh?? Did I hear it right?? The Theodore said thanks to me..?? I'm not dreaming right? The Theodore thanked Me ? I must have done a good deed in my previous life to achieve this. Say once more please. Please just once more.." Oh gawd this bish started again. This is the reason I call him annoying. I hate how he clinges.
"Yah get off me.."
"Say thanks once more. Please !!! just once I want to record that."
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"Well this contract is supposed to be a boon for the clients as well.. afterall they're the ones we're doing all this for. It's not for profit purposes only-"
"Mr. Theodore I guess you forgot that you're a professional businessman and not some public speaker." The manager of Wests Ltd. commented in mocking way.
"Excuse me?"
"It's not that complicated to understand Mr. Theodore. People haven't contributed for our companies to reach the position there're at today, we've achieved all by ourselves. So, instead of thinking of what should we give to the people, we should evaluate the benefit it'll do to us."
"Mr. Kevin. I guess you're getting it all wrong. Our clients are the one who brought us here today. They've awarded us this position,it's not something we can call a luck or our own hardwork only."
"Mr. Theodore you would be a good politician in future. But, let's talk about business for now." Kevin said laughing in a hysteric tone.
"That's what I'm doing Mr. Kevin."
"Sorry to interrupt but ofcourse you're not doing so. I guess it would've been much better if you had a contract with an NGO serving some good for nothing orphaned kids." I felt a wave of anger ran through my body.
"Ahm Mr. Kevin, I'm sorry."
"For what?"
"For distorting your face structure."
"Wha-" before he could spit out anything further I landed a hard punch on his goddamn face. I can see the shocked faces of the people sitting in the conference room from my eye corner.
"Mr. Theodore how dare you??" The CEO of West's Ltd. blurted while fuming with anger.
"I don't mind the same doing with you Mr. Mark if you don't get out from the company in the next five minutes." I warned him.
He gulped and left stomping with his tail (his so-called manager). I sat on the chair nearby closing my eyes caressing my temple out of frustration. Now just one place can give me peace. I ran out of the building ignoring the eyes staring at me.
"Theodore, hey wait, where are you going??" Steven came running to me, worry and confusion visible clearly on his face.
"I just need.. some space Steven. I'll be back."
"Fine. Take care." He said squeezing my hand more like comforting. I nodded and left.
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"Hey gorgeous, how are you doing hm?? I've been missing you lately. Wanted to share a lot of things but I get short of words to explain everything when I'm with you. You know Steven cares for me like a family but...I still feel your lack Mom." My words came out more like a whisper because of my low sniffles. Closing my eyes I finally let go of the tears I was holding onto till now.
"I love you mom. I - I Miss you." I let my emotions take over me. I broke down in front of her because I know only she understands me.
"Oh, I'm sorry." I said while wiping away my tears from the glass frame with my shirt's sleeve.
"Mom I'm not weak you know. Your Theo is a strong boy but, I can't fight these emotions. It feels as if I'm walking on a path that doesn't lead to any destination. I feel empty mom, I feel empty."
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I woke up to the voice of a phone call. I don't remember when I feel asleep that too in my mom's embrace. I was clutching onto her frame just like a baby holding onto his mother's hand never willing to let go of her. I smiled and got up to put the frame back before I kissed her forehead for a last time.
Afterwards, with half opened eyes I decided to check the caller ID from the phone call couple of minutes ago. It's Steven. I called back in case he needs to tell something to me.
"Hey wassup?" He tried to sound as normal as possible but I can still sense worry from his voice. Afterall, I've been with him for years.
"Much better." I said more of like ensuring him that he doesn't need to worry.
*Hello Readers
Here your Author. Hope you would've liked the second chapter as well...I apologize for the late update. I was a bit busy with some works.
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