—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
—CHRISTIAN—“ Hello Mrs. Morgeto!! “ I said as soon as she picked up the call. “ Good evening Sir.” Came her amusement laced reply. “ It seems like you already know my intention of calling you.” I asked, heading out of my office.“ Not at all Sir. I can never guess that you want me to take another leave because you want to make dinner for your lovely wife with your own hands.” She said in the utmost serious tone. “ I thought so.” I matched her sarcasm before disconnecting the call and sitting in my car before hitting the road. When I reached the penthouse, It was past five in the evening and the darkness inside was telling me that Jennifer still hadn't returned. I tried to push away the disturbing thoughts and headed to my room to get washed up before coming back to the kitchen and started making the dinner. I was done in an hour and Jennifer wasn't back yet. Sensing it unusual, I pulled out my phone to call Morris but he called me himself. With a frown, I answered the call. “
—JENNIFER—I stood at the entrance and struggled with deciding if I should go inside or not. “ Jennifer!! “ His deep voice came from inside,startling me and I almost jumped in my place. “ Do you want me to come there and drag you inside?! “ His words were enough to end my mental debate and I immediately pushed open the door, stepping inside. I couldn't muster any courage to look up at him or go near him. “ Come here. “ But I guess he was ready to help me because his demand was immediate. Without caring to think further, I walked towards his bed. “ Sit down. “ His other command came and I obeyed silently. “ Now look fucking right in my eyes.” His low growl had me immediately look up. Our eyes met and those black pairs of deep pools, reminded me of the blazing fury in them last night which was for me. I suddenly felt like crying but I kept my emotions in check. “ How are you?? “ He asked and I frowned. “ I should be asking that.” “ You didn't care to ask so I thought… “ He sh
—JENNIFER—My sleep got broken when the main door was opened. I tried to stretch my arms to yawn but found myself unable to do that. Opening my eyes properly, I looked around and found myself in an unfamiliar room. I looked up and Christian's face came into my view. A gasp escaped my lips seeing the position we were sleeping in. My hands around his torso and head on his one arm while his arms were wrapped around my frame, keeping me close. Don't even get me started with our tangled legs. Stifling a screech, I slowly tried to untangle myself from him but he held me even more tightly, instead. " Should we barge in?? Are you guys, like,decent?? " Alex’s voice rang outside of Christian's room and my eyes went wide in horror." What the hell do you mean by 'decent' ?? '' I didn't even realise before the words were out. " We meant if you guys are fucking right now or not?? " And just like that, my sleep jumped out of the window at Cally's words. I could hear them laughing their ass off
“ That's the first time I've seen this bastard shutting up so easily.” Saying that Alex jumped beside me on the couch and wrapped his arm around my shoulder. “ I knew we were gonna be the best of friends. “ He pulled me in a bear hug as I laughed. We both looked back Christian, whose eyes were fixated glaring on Alex's arm around me. The muscle in his jaw was twitching continuously. I cleared my throat and tried to sit back but Alex tightened his hold, making me look up at her. He was watching Christian with an amused smirk. “ I can see the hulk mode activating.” His remark made Christian snap his eyes at his smug face. “ And I can see you losing a limb if you don't get your hands off her in the next three seconds.” It was a full on menacing threat.But Alex didn't seem to care and started laughing maniacally. Even the girls were giggling at the other couch. “ Oh My God Chris!! You weren't like this.” Anya said, through his giggles. “ My girl got her whipped. “ Cally winked at me