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Chapter # 7

Entering my newly set office, I was impressed to see how big it was... it is nothing compared to Cole's office which is beside mine... but for a secretary's office? This office is huge. Just as I sat down at the desk the door to my office opened.

"So how is it?". Cole asked as he crossed his arms leaning against the wall.

"It's fine, and how is knocking not part of your vocabulary ? called manners?". I teased.

He chuckled and stood in front of my desk.

"Well I'm just here to tell you that you should have already opened your computer... There's a lot of things awaiting us today". He says as he placed both his hands on top of my desk.

I was expecting this...

"Hmmm honestly why am I not surprised at all?". I ask as I opened my computer, to be flashed by a lot of things to do.

After being introduced to most of his high official employees ,work started out with a lot and a lot of meetings. Seemed like when I entered ,their industry started planning about a new project which made sense on why things in this building is going berserk. One thing different from my company that I have noticed is that, Cole decided to install new technical gadgets which changed this industry for the greater good. I guess he really is well suited for this job, seeing his state before and now it makes me happy seeing a big load of progress. Hopefully he is able to be happy and live life to the fullest.

After taking care and taking note of a lot of company meetings, we decided to head back to our own offices to get things ready and do the things necessary for the project.

*Ring* *Ring*

The sound of the telephone ringing echoed the silent room as I typed and picked it up.

"Good evening, this is Allistria of Anderson Industry what may I help you with?". I greeted professionally.
As time passed, I received more and more phone calls not from this industry but from other companies as well, saying things about brand deals, business meetings, collab's, project's, and etc...

Stretching out my arms from being slumped because of typing, calling the departments of this building, managing some problems and etc... the whole evening, I stood up and decided to go to Cole's office before continuing work... since im being eaten out by boredom.I started walking out of my office passing by the busy workers working and tired like I am and headed to his office to annoy him.

As I entered his dimly lit office, I saw that he was not sitting in his desk, I walked around to look for him. And to my surprise he is laying in his couch asleep... Probably tired from all the work being done today.

I crouched down and stared at him, observing his peaceful sleeping face.

I sighed as I recall the first time I saw this face.

F L A S H B A C K    H I G H S C H O O L

It was a normal day in high school wherein, people look down on me, people bully me... except her... Cynthia Wicks. But that day was a different story.

Me being bullied for who I am, being protected by Cynthia who is currently on her knee's. I cried as I stood there helplessly looking at her weak state.

"Stop that! She's not who you want! I'm here! Punish me not her!". I shouted as tears started to flow out of my eyes.

The bully smirked as he went near me, spat on my face and punched me in the stomach.

I groaned and crunched down as the pain in my stomach submerge and as more tears started to fall out of my eyes. I was about to receive another power punch when...

"What the hell are you doing to these two ladies!?!?". A voice asked with range.

I looked at the owner of the voice to see a tall, brown haired white skinned guy, with beautiful brown orbs, red lips pointed nose and toned build. I was enthralled by him... let's say love at first sight.

The bully said nothing as he laughed wickedly and launched towards the guy to punch him.

But to his and my surprise he was able to dodge the punch and started to punch the bully.

He looked so graceful yet deadly, as the fight was going on I decided to go to Cynthia and take her to the side wherein we were hidden.

The sound of crashing, groaning and falling can be heard. A few minutes later the sound died... I decided to look at what happened.

"H-hey". I muttered as I saw the bully lying unconscious on the ground, while the guy is crouching down in pain.

I hurriedly went to him, and helped him stand up.

"You ok? Where's the other one?". He asks in pain.

"Yeah... She's in that corner". I pointed out while observing his bruised face.

The once beautiful face now ruined, just because of protecting me and Cynthia.

He then walked towards the corner and carried an unconscious Cynthia, I then followed hastily.

"Put her down I'll help you". I said worried by the strength that he is exerting.

"It's fine". He strongly said.

Since that incident we never saw him again... But one day Cynthia brought someone with her at lunch the guy, since then we became close friends... While me on the other hand started to have feelings for Cole.

But as time passes by... I noticed Cole and Cynthia developing feelings for each other... Luckily I told no one about my feelings. It hurt... a lot but at the same time, I'm happy seeing both precious people in my life being happy.

As years go by, my feelings started to fade, and it developed to friendship feelings.

E N D O F F L A S H B A C K

I sighed remembering the past events... If I were the Allistria before... What could have happened now... Would you develop feelings for me too? I thought to myself while staring at Cole's sleeping face.

Suddenly realizing what I thought of, I shook my head to the idea reminding myself of what Cole has gone through. Reminding myself that it is wrong because of the past events, especially because Cynthia is my best friend.

Just then a tear fell out from his sleeping eyes... I gently wiped it with my thumb careful not to wake him up.
I sighed once again, stood up and started walking back to my office... I guess I wouldnt be able to annoy him for now...

As I was about to head out of his office...

"M-mom... Cynthia...". I heard him mumble in his sleep.

My heart ached because of the pain that he and I are going through because of my parents...

I then sighed heavily and got out of his office.

Going back to my desk I was reminded of the schedule that I was supposed to fill up, since there will be a lot of things that will be needed to be done.

I sighed tired, as I stretched once more and started typing away, and writing all the necessary stuff. Not at all noticing that I drifted off to sleep at work...

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Hey there readers, its been a long while since i made progress with this book. If you read back to the past chapters it has been renewed, if you want me to continue with this story just tell me and i will do so. This story has already been finished but i havent published the other chapters yet, im just waiting for a response from you guys if that's possible lol. Hopefully you liked it.
Love,
Thei