—JENNIFER —“ HeLlo JeNniFer!! CaN wE mEeT ?? “ I frowned reading the text and when I could recognize the number, I decided to text back. “ I'm sorry, I didn't recognize you?? ” I typed pressed the send icon. The reply was almost immediate. “ MicHaeL here!! ChrIsTiaN's CouSiN?? “My mouth formed into an ‘O’, remembering then I frowned again. Why on earth does he want to meet me? “ Why do you want to meet ME?? “ I sent another message. “ I nEed YouR heLp. PleAse!” Came his reply. I contemplated for a moment before reply to him with an ‘Okay’ but only at the condition of him coming to my decided place. Choosing the nearest cafe that I've known for some time now, I informed him and took a bus for myself. When I reached there, Michael was already there, sitting at the table.Reaching near him, I cleared my throat to grab his attention and he immediately looked up at me.“ Hey!! “ He flashed me a big smile which I reciprocated nervously. “ Hey!! “ I answered, taking the chair op
—CHRISTIAN—“ Jessica Bell !!” I gritted my teeth seeing the woman, walking in my office as If her father owns the place. “ Hello love!! Missed me.” She gave a slutty smile as she settled herself on my table in front of me. “ What are you doing here?? “ I was barely keeping myself from ripping her throat out. “ I came to see you.” She bent down deliberately, trying to give me a view of her cleavage but my eyes were busy boring a hole into her forehead. “ You've got to be too shameless to show your filthy face to me.” I spat bitterly. “ Ah, how much I've missed this crispy anger of yours.” With a widened smirk, her hand reached to trace my face but I caught her wrist mercilessly before she could even touch me. “ Ah!! “ Her whine didn't affect me the way it used to five years ago. “ Chris! “ Her using my nickname fueled my anger and my hold tightened around her wrist, definitely bruising her. “ Do. Not. Call. My. Name. From. Your. Filthy. Mouth.” I growled at her, making her eyes
—JENNIFER—Just like my usual habit, my sleep was disturbed at midnight because of my stomach rumbling. I wasn't hungry, just craving. Leaving Velvet sleeping under my blanket, I headed to the kitchen and was stunned seeing the fridge full of chocolate stuff. I hadn't gone shopping for like, the last two weeks. I was even eating the remaining things slowly so I wouldn't run out. A warm smile took over my shock because it didn't take a genius to guess who did it.Taking out a large Chocolate Ice cream tub, I headed out but stopped seeing the light of Christian's study still on. I walked towards the room and pushed open the door quietly. He was working on his laptop, so engaged that didn't even realise my presence. My jaws fell open seeing so many papers, documents , files scattered around the table and couch. Four empty coffee mugs in front of him and the fifth in his hand as he typed with his empty hand. I cleared my throat to grab his attention and he looked up.“ You are still
—JENNIFER—I was again late for my university since I chose to read another romance novel and give moral support to my husband instead of completing my sleep. Bumping into tables and chairs, I reached the dining area and stopped seeing my sweet husband growling over his phone while struggling with his tie, Again. I walked up further into the kitchen and stopped in front of him with my arms crossed over my chest. He stopped his struggle and looked at me. “ Find the damn file before I arrive, James , otherwise consider yourself dead.” Growling, he disconnected the call and sat on the counter stool. “ You shouldn't talk to your employees like this.” I said, stepping between his opened leg and started knotting the tie. “ I pay them to work.” He hissed, through his clenched jaws. “ Exactly you pay them to work, not for getting disrespected by you. “ I looked into his eyes, fixing his collars. The distance between us wasn't very decent. But I found myself surprisingly comfortable. No
—CHRISTIAN—I watched the face of Mr. Jiang as he discussed with his lawyer and assistant about the presentation that I have given just a while ago. I didn't accept in front of Jennifer, but I sure as hell was stressed and nervous. For the first damned time in my life. This was really very important for our company and I've been working on it for the last two months. And now when finally we were on the main point, I couldn't help but sit there with bated breaths. They were taking so long to announce their decision and it took all my might to stop myself from growling at them for hurrying up. They all looked up and I sat straight in my chair, trying very hard to not show my desperation. “ Let's sign the deal Mr. Brown! “ Mr. Jiang finally smiled and I heaved a sigh that I didn't even realise I was holding. “ Sure, Mr. Jiang! “ I answered, reciprocating the smile and standing up to shake his hand. Leaving the paperwork on James's concern I walked Mr. Jiang to the exit as he left m
—JENNIFER— If there was some competition of getting yourself embarrassed then I would have topped that. Christian stilled under my touch as I launched myself on him, wrapping my around his neck. My excitement always makes me do stupid things and this moment was one of them.I was still struggling with the anxiety of my morning's stunt and now this. Arghhhh!! Just go, die and free me from this embarrassment please!! My inner conscience begged. Not wasting another second, I pulled back before Christian could throw me away. Our eyes met and we both looked away instantly. I cleared my throat to rub away the sudden awkwardness. “ Congratulations!! “ I chirped, collecting myself. “ Thanks!! “ He answered and forwarded a paper bag towards me. “ What is it?? “ I took the bag and peeked inside. “ For your priceless moral support.” He chuckled but I was so dazed to swoon on him right now. I gasped and closed the bag, snapping my head at Christian again. “ Is it what I think it is?!
—JENNIFER—Days passed and things between Christian and me had started to be comfortable. Not that we had stopped arguing and teasing each other for small things. But finally I could see our relationship getting steady. We had finally started to trust each other, talking each other out and sharing our problems or reasons of our happiness. Finally I could say that I was happy and also see that he was happy, too. Everything was feeling new and changed. But the only thing that hasn't changed was me tripping over the flat floor and landing on my butt in his feet and him teasing my catwalk skills. “ I think I should get the railing from your room to the living area.” He said sarcastically while standing in front of me with his hands stuffed into his pockets. “ I think you should stop showing me your face this early morning.” I gritted my teeth while standing up, taking the help of the edge of his coat. “ Are you suggesting that you are falling for me, Princess?? “ His smirk widened and
—JENNIFER—“ I was just talking.” I quickly said. “ Talking?? I myself am not on talking terms with him, what kind of matter did you have to talk about with my cousin?? “ He grabbed both my upper arms harshly. “ I can explain please.” I begged, going out of breaths as more tears rolled down my cheek. “ You already did. You already explained your character Miss Jennifer Wingley.” His bitter words slapped me right on my face. “ Please don't!! “ I warned him from saying anything further, while my eyes shed more tears. “ You explained that you are just like all those women who cannot be trusted. I've guessed it right in the start and I should have sticked to this opinion of mine that all you care about is fucking mo-His shouts were cut off as I pushed him back and slapped him across his face. He was shunned at the sudden action. “ I can take anything but not a one damn finger towards my character, Christian.” I glared at him through my red eyes blazing with fury. His own bloodshed