Fighting You

Coming For You

      "You'll want to settle down in life someday Derek. Just give us a chance. We are so good together!"Stacy whined.

       "I don't want to settle down Stacy,I thought we were clear about this from the beginning. Let's part as friends while we still can." Derek said. Six months back he had been attending a party of a business associate. The party had been a big social affair with many celebrities and models and that was he was introduced to Stacy. Blonde,gorgeous and stunning she had his attention all night. She was an upcoming model then and six months down the line her career had picked up and now she was one of the most sought after models in the industry. She was competitive and career driven. Things he admired in people. But now it was time to end this. He had always been upfront with his partners about the nature of their relationship. No long-term commitments.

       "Friends?! You know what Derek,my friends were right. You are a cold-hearted jerk incapable of having any feelings. I should have never gotten myself involved with you!" and with that she stormed off the office."Brilliant!" he winced,massaging his temples for the headache that was just starting. He would later ask his secretary to send an appropriate gift to Stacy. Something expensive,jewellery perhaps. In his experience that always calmed any woman down.

        At 35,Derek Morgan was still in his prime. His sculpted body and incredible handsome face always captured female attention. He could have his pick from among them. Now combined with his money he was considered the perfect catch. It was amazing how much the world lay importance to a person's looks and money. Superficial.They always wanted to see the outward appearance,never bothering what lay beneath the layers.

       Just then Sophie, his secretary entered. Smart,gorgeous,dependable and not to forget happily married,she was the best secretary he could ask for."Fiona just called in. Mr.Stulton and his wife have shown interest in the beach-front property we showed them. She says its almost a done deal. By this weekend she's confident on finalizing the deal,". He didn't say anything."Something going on honey?" she inquired and he looked up."Bad breakup." he replied."Ah,that. I'm sorry."she said.

       "Its alright. Anyway,what is the latest development on the property in Stone Isle? I believe the owner is giving us some issues?".

       Having completed his education in management,Derek got into real estate after a friend of his had recommended Derek to his dad. He had learnt a lot in the initial years there. Derek had a knack for identifying the returns on investments in real estate property. He finally separated and started his own business and now after ten years he was a self-made billionaire. He understood his client's needs and worked hard to give them what they wanted.

       And right now this piece of estate in Stone Isle had captured his interest. It would be real good investment. The thing with business was to be in sync with the people's mindsets and the latest trend was holidaying in the country side to get away from the noise of the city. Honestly,he could never get it. He liked the city life. The daily buzz of the city kept him alive. Or maybe suppressed his loneliness.

        “Yea,you could say that!She actually asked Fiona to stop calling or she would sue us for all we're worth. Gotta give up on that estate Derek. There is no way she is gonna let us step on her land,leave alone building a luxury holiday resort there." Sophie replied.

        "Is she declining the offer even after we doubled the amount we agreed to pay her?" he asked."Oh yes I've told her that! But na-da.. That inn and I quote her 'Is not for sale'. She won't give it up Derek."

       Sentiments!He never understood people who refused to be practical in the name of sentiments."Alright Sophie. Give me the name and address. Looks like I'll be taking a trip to the country-side afterall."

        Sophie laughed."What? You gonna charm her into bending your way?".

        "If it comes to that I will. Afterall all's fair in love and war honey. And business!"he winked."Alright sharkboy. I will mail you the details and here is her card. Good luck. Who knows,the country might do you some good. You work too much." and saying that she left.

        He picked up the card which Sophie had left on the table and saw her name,"Ms.Thompson I'm coming for you!".

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