Meant To Be

Chapter Four

Continuation of chapter three.

Not everything in the world is evil
And not everything is good
But in this never ending battle,
Who do you think will win?
*Jennay Duke*

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Tiyanna's POV

'Ok since everyone is here, let's get started shall we? ' Mr Singh, Jash's father said with a smirk and I couldn't help but see Jash's face full of confusion. It probably has to do with the conversation I saw them having while I was entering the conference room but it's non of my business.
'Our company is willing to donate the necessary funding for the penguins without any hassle and right away but we'll just need to see a financial report now and 2 years from now to see if there was a decline or increase in the revenue. I'm currently just the owner and my son is the CEO so I'm going to let him handle the basics. It was nice doing business with you folks but I'm afraid I have to leave.' Jash's father said while he and his secretary left.
'Good morning my name is Jash and like my father said I'm the CEO of the franchise and all I want is just a brief report on everything my father just said.' Jash said while taking a seat at the head of the table. My manager next to me signalled that I should get started with my presentation and I did. I walked over to the podium and I  began my presentation. The entire time I was trying to convince Jash that his company wasn't wasting their money by investing in our case, he wouldn't even blink or look away from me. I couldn't help but feel his magnetic stare on me that pulled me to making eye contact with him.
'We are truly great full  for your generosity especially me because I'm the marine biologist that takes care of these penguins and it would hurt me to see them go.' I said while concluding my presentation. I saw that at my last statement, Jash's face had a mask of hurt and I couldn't help but think it had to do with what we've been through.
Everyone was leaving the conference room after Jash gave the ok. I was just putting my computer in my bag when jash walked up to the podium.
'Can I talk to you Anna? ' He said while looking at me with hopeful eyes. I thought about it for a second and I was contemplating on walking out the door but something in my head told me to give him a chance..... so I did.
'What do you want Jash?' I said exasperated while folding my arms across my chest.
'I want us to stay in contact, to have some form of relationship whatever you want but I just can't stand by and let this chance of being in your life again slip away like you did.' He said looking at me with hurt but hopeful eyes and right then and there, my heart sank because if his racial grandmother is still alive, this relationship or whatever you want to call it would end up just like the first one did.
So you're God now? You can predict the future. I can't believe you're me cause I wouldn't even give that fine specimen a chance to breathe and here you are dwelling in the past. Girl open those big eyes and grab what's right in front of you because after all, you never know what the future holds. That little voice in my head said. Although she does have a bit of an attitude but I couldn't help but think that she was right.
'Anna are you alright?' Jash said looking at me with worried eyes. I guess I was staring into nothing for a while just listening to that voice in my head nothing weird at all.
For the love of God, just shut up and tell the boy yes. Must I tell you everything in life?
'Yea I'm fine. And it would be nice to have you in my life again but let's just stay as friends, and get a chance to catch up things we've missed in each other's lives ok?' I said smiling at him
'Ok' he said mimicking my facial expression. Oh how I always loved when he smiled with his eyes and not his teeth. It meant that he really wants this work and so did I.
'It's almost lunch, do you want to go grab something to eat?' He said in a shy voice while scratching the back of his neck. I wonder why he of all people was nervous?
Hmmmmmm.............(insert thinking emoji here)
'Sure. I'm starving' I said while grabing my bag.
'Great. Does pasta Alfredo sound good?' He said while walking beside me to the elevator and I couldn't help but see his Secretary glaring at me but I ignored her.
'You remembered that that's my  favourite food?' I said shocked because it's been two long years since we've actually been this close.
'How could I forget?' He said while giving me all sorts of eruptions with that breathtakingly beautiful smile.
Prance on him now or forever hold your peace. That crazy voice in my head said and I was on the verge of listening to her but I just pushed her to the back of my mind and returned a smile to Jash.
We were currently in the elevator to the lobby when it hit me.
'Whose car are we taking because I have mine.' I said looking over at Jash.
'We could take mine and I'll let my driver bring yours to your apartment ment if that's cool with you?' He said while leading me out of the elevator.
'That's cool.' I said while walking side by side with him out the lobby to his car or should I say a blessing to the eyes but not your pocket. I mean the dude had a Bugatti. Yea we do live in L.A. and it's a norm to see these cars but I have never been in one I'm and kinda scared to break it.
I was too busy ogling the car to notice that Jash was standing at the passenger door with a smirk on his face waiting for me to get in the car.
'I would like to think that your mouth is agape by how gorgeous I am but I highly doubt that its me but more like the car.' He said in a sad playful tone. Although the two together is not a bad combination at all.
Now you're seeing what I'm seeing.
I ignored that voice and entered the car and my butt was met with the softest leather I have ever felt in my entire life.
Girl if this car was a man I would do ......
I quickly cut that thought off and tried to play it cool. I was so caught up in my own world that I didn't notice when Jash entered the driver's seat.
'Tiyana I think you know that by now that I can't drive when you don't have your seatbelt on.' Jash said in a fake stern tone while unbuckling his seat belt to reach over for mine.
Holy shit here's your chance. I couldn't register anything at his close proximity, I was in a whole new world and right there and then I felt butterflies again. After two years, he was the guy that made them happen.
'There you go. Safe and sound' He said while looking into my eyes for a while then returning back to his seat and buckling his belt.
He drove off and let me tell you, it felt like I was in an airplane but with less noise and more comfort. We drove in a weird but comfortable silence but I felt like listening to music to calm the tension that was in the air so I reached out and turned the radio on.
Dj khaled's "I'm the one" was playing and I just looked out the window and stared at the buildings that passed by while humming the lyrics of the song.
It felt like ten minutes had passed and we finally pulled up to a fancy Italian restaurant named "Osteria La Buca". I heard that the food is really good there but out of my league in the price section but for Jash, I don't think there's a problem I mean he drives a Bugatti.
Jash stepped out the car and came around on my side to open the door for me.
Such a gentleman.
At least there's one thing we can agree on.
We walked into the restaurant side by side and I couldnt help but feel stares on me from all the women in this place and I felt very uncomfortable. Jash may have sensed it because he placed his hand in mine and I completly relaxed.
He stoped at the front to get a table for us and we more like him alone was greeted by a big busted blonde who seem to be on the same page as every other woman in this restaurant.
'Table for two please' Jash said in a business like tone not paying any attention to all her efforts to make him notice her.
'Right away Mr. Singh' she said while leading us to our table and let me tell you she was swaying her hips like she was doing salsa but that didn't get his attention either.
'Here's your table. A waiter will be right with you and these are the menu today's special is the pasta Alfredo with a serving of prawns and mozzarella cheese.' She said then left. Jash pulled out my chair and when I was comfortable enough, he went to his side of the table.
'Im surprised that pasta Alfredo was the specials today and how did they know I liked it with prawns and mozarella. What a coincidence? ' I said bewildered to Jash but he just looked at me with his infamous smirk.
'I may have connections with the owner of the restaurant and some how I asked him to prepare your favourite dish just for us.' He said while looking at me like a child that was caught stealing a cookie from the cookie jar.
'You did all that for me?' I asked shocked.
'Yes I did and I would keep doing this and so much more until the day I die.' He said sincerely while looking into my eyes with a look that I couldn't really explain.
We ate and catch up on things we missed in each other's lives and then he took me home but this time we were in complete comfort of each other's pre send and it wasn't awkward at all.
Jash pulled up to my apartment building and walked me to my door.
'I had a great time Tiyana and I hope we could do this more often.' He said looking at me with hopeful eyes.
'We will. Thanks for today.' I said sincerely.
'Your welcome.' He said before giving me a kiss on the cheek and leaving me there bewildered.
Girl you know you stil got feelings for him right?
I guess I do........

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Hey guys, so that was chapter 4.
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