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A Familiar Face
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Rayna's POV.“What in the world is going on here?” I asked, my voice preceding my presence. “And what is the meaning of all these?” “Good, just the person I want to see.” Zane said, taking off his spectacles. “Didn't she tell you that it's me?”“Really?” I asked, surprised at the audacity with which he threw that question at me. “Even if she did, and so what? Who do you think you are to walk in here and demand for my presence like you're my boss? Look around, it doesn't look like your home. This is my company and I own it. Besides, you don't talk to her that way. She's my assistant and so, deserves every respect that I get from you. Are we clear?” Glancing at Sera for a brief moment, he returned his attention to me.“I didn't come here for this.” he said, putting on his spectacle. “I came to see you because I need to talk to you.” “Well, I also didn't expect that you'd put on another show after what you did last night.” I said, with a shrug of my shoulder. “Or don't you think it's
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Rayna's POV.“Is this some kind of joke or what?” Zane asked, narrowing his gaze at the words. “You want me prove that my company will bring in better profits? Is that what you're asking me to do?” “I believe you heard me the first time, right?” I asked, my brows taking a quizzical dip. “So, I don't think there's any need to repeat myself.” “I still don't know why I find it hard to believe that you've asked me to prove such.” he said, letting out a laughing scoff. “The reason we have so many foreign companies who are willing to invest in the economy of this state is because we are still standing.” “Is that some speech on proving that you're worth my partnership and investment?” I asked, with a hint of sarcasm edging my lips. “If it is, then I must say that you'll have to do a lot better than that.” “You are enjoying this, aren't you?” he asked, his voice suddenly as hard as steel. “However, you should know that your company needs mine. If you're going to ever market your products
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Rayna's POV.It is only a matter of time before I would deal with Sebastian and Malcolm in the same way that I have done Zane. If anything, I just want them to have the feeling that things were going their way before I would finally help them with the reality of things. Barely five minutes after he stepped out of my office, I guess I must have bruised his ego considering how he slammed my door when leaving. However, Sera and Ethan stepped in.“Sera, could you help me check if the hinges of the door are still intact.” I asked, as she walked in with Ethan. “Also, help me check if the doorknob is still okay. Thank you.” “Alright ma'am,” she said, examining the hinges then the doorknob before returning her attention to me. “They are both intact.” “Thank goodness.” I said, heaving a sigh of relief. “I thought he must have ruined it somehow.” He might actually think that my office is a lot smaller than his, however I would say that he was only fortunate we had the last meeting in the boa
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Rayna's POV.Although, I hadn't spoken to his father about my plans of changing his school yet, but that was one of the reasons why I wanted to meet with him: to discuss Ethan's future. If his father had decided not to send him to school anymore, knowing how intelligent he is, it would be a loss to leave him that way, so it would be a lot better to put him in a different school away from his home since he had already complained about being bullied a few times. However, it's been over ten minutes, and he is yet to give me a reply, I guess the idea hadn't crossed his mind. Or perhaps, he didn't want to actually change his school.“I am still waiting for you Ethan.” I said, reminding him just in case he'd forgotten. “So, what would he be? Would you rather stay in your school or would you allow me to bring you to a different school?” “If you bring me to a new school, will you be responsible for paying my school fees?” he asked, with a tinge of curiosity in his voice.Although, I knew wh
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Rayna's POV.Stepping into the eatery which Sera arranged for me to meet with Ethan's father, I swept my eyes all over the place. It wasn't as if I knew exactly who I was looking for, but then I just had the feeling that I would be able to recognize him when I eventually see him. Absurd, right? Perhaps, Sera would have helped me with a picture of him. Nonetheless, I ventured further into the place, still searching. However, I noticed a familiar face sitting by a window at the extreme end to my left. As our gazes met, he righted himself and walked up to me.“We meet again.” he said, with a cynical smile on his lips as he extended a hand towards me for a handshake. “How have you been?” Dropping my gaze to his hand which he held out to me, I was skeptical about taking it. If anything, he'd promised that he'll bring me some of the lessons which he learned over there. And, I could only imagine what if the handshake was the very beginning of it all? However, there were eyes watching, and I
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Rayna's POV.If anything, I know that he must have had his reasons for doing all that to his wife. But then, I don't think there would be a reason for him to beat up his sick wife. However, I want to believe the reasons were worth his rotten attitude towards wife who'd passed on and his only son.“It is quite surprising that I have to answer to you.” he said, narrowing his gaze at the words. “Why do I have a feeling that this is going to be an interrogation, rather than a meeting which was told to me?” “If it happens to be an interrogation in the end, then it's because you caused it yourself.” I said, speaking through my teeth. “Besides, it doesn't have to be so surprising that you have to answer to me. If anything, you'd better start talking before I press charges against you for domestic violence, child neglect and worse of all, doing—” “I think that's enough now.” he said, cutting me off. “What do you want to know? It doesn't matter if it ends up as an interrogation. It's still a
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Rayna's POV.That question isn't for me to answer. However, I'm not saying that because I did a few things for Ethan, then I have earned the right to be called his parent. If anything, anyone could have found him and done the same things which I did for him and perhaps, even more. However, all I wanted him to understand was that he can't treat his son of seven years that way and still expect that he would give him the respect he ought to. Or maybe see him as his father. It's not done.“If you think I am trying to say that I've earned the right to be called his parent, then you're wrong.” I said, shaking my head as I looked him in the eyes. “All I did was help a little boy who was in need. That's all. However, I expected that you should understand what he's going through. But it's rather obvious that you don't care about him.” “If I don't care about him do you think he would have grown this much.” he asked, raising a brow.“You tell me.” I said, with an edge to my voice. “If you do ca
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Rayna's POV.Having seemed like I hit a nerve with my words, he fell silent for a moment and gaze at me with a hard stare as if trying to process my words in his head. Knowing that he needed that time, I allowed him a moment.“Ahem,” he cleared his throat, breaking the silence. “You really don't have to put such heavy words on him, you know? He's just a kid.”“You think those are heavy words?” I asked, letting out a laughing scoff. “I only said the truth. It would have been a lot better if I had some of our conversations recorded. Perhaps, you'll realize who's more desperate.” “Alright, I think we're done here.” he said, his voice suddenly as hard as steel as he gripped Ethan by the hand, ready to drag him out.“You should relax.” I said, in a soft voice. “We haven't ordered anything yet. Besides, the little boy must be hungry. He's done nothing but listen to us speak for over an hour now. We should allow him get something to eat. Or don't you think so?” “Did you come here to mock m
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Zane's POV.I had no idea it felt this good giving people a piece of your mind. I'm sure Jess would stay away from me for the next few days except she's really desperate, and I do not want to believe that she is. However, what I don't want is to be controlled by the words of an old man. Not only that but I don't want my life to be dictated by the words of two old men who were only seeking for ways to strengthen their friendship and make good money even if their decisions put my emotions in jeopardy.“Who was that?” my father asked, with an edge to his voice. “I know it's a lady. So, tell me who is she?” I hadn't even shut the door yet when he threw that question at me. Was that how curious he was or wasn't he able to watch me from the window like he does should anyone show up at the gate? I guess the darkness wasn't helping matters.“It was, Jess.” I said, walking towards the sitting room immediately I shut the door. “She thought about something which would really benefit us, and so
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Rayna's POV.I knew it was only a matter of time before they left. Talking about my mom and uncle. And, I was expecting it. I mean, who would decide to stay after everything I did. For one, they would have realized that they were never welcomed to begin with but then, I am still surprised they stayed that long regardless. In the meantime, Onyx walked past behind me.“Come here,” I called, with an edge to my voice. “What was that for?” If anything, she needed to understand her place as a worker in my house and not an opinion giver. And, for that reason she needn't join any conversation in the house unless she's asked to say something.“I don't understand ma'am.” she said, looking confused than she sounded. “Did I do something wrong?” “Really?” I asked, letting out a laughing scoff. “Are you asking me that right now? Or have you suddenly forgotten what you did earlier? Did I ever ask for your opinion while I was discussing with my neighbor as they called themselves?” I did the air qu
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Zane's POV.I knew that her reason for coming had something to do with the marriage arrangements. But then, I don't think I was speaking a different language when I made my intentions about it clear to her the last time. If anything, I made sure my words were easy enough to be understood even by a toddler. So, why is she here again after all the explanations I gave concerning the reasons why it wouldn't work out anymore?“Jess, I made it clear to you the last time that I want no part in the marriage anymore.” I said, shaking my head. “There is no point revisiting that issue because I won't change my mind. Look, I don't know what our fathers discussed but that marriage isn't going to happen.” “You can't do this, and you know that right?” she asked, narrowing her gaze at the words.“Why not?” I asked, with a shrug of my shoulder. “My father isn't the one who's getting married here. I am. So, I don't see any reason why I can't say that I'm not interested in this anymore.” “My father ha
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Zane's POV. Giving my father a piece of my mind is one of the few things I've always wanted to do. Perhaps, he must have felt a fraction of the pain I feel whenever he calls me a boy. But then, that's just the beginning of things yet to come. Should he keep disregarding my capacities then he'll be surprised to see what his doubts will turn me into? In the meantime, I gripped the doorknob, turned it open and then stepped into my room. All I had in mind to do was just to close my eyes and get some rest because I've had enough for the day. Standing in front of the mirror on the wall, I loosened my tie, took it off my neck. And, just as I began to undo the buttons on my shirt, my phone rang. I picked it up from the bedside table and glanced at the screen to know who was calling. It turned out to be Jessica. For one, I thought I made myself clear the last time we met that I want nothing to do with her anymore so, why in the world is she still trying to reach out to me?“What do you want
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Rayna's POV.I have no idea who assured them that I'm their neighbor. However, for all I care, I don't have anyone as a neighbor. So, wherever they got the idea from, then it's not too late to discard it. But then, it was rather obvious that they couldn't recognize me and well, I don't expect them to. Meanwhile, it's been over ten minutes since they arrived, but then, they'd been standing, expecting me to offer them a seat. Left to me, they would stand till we were done with whatever discussion they brought to me because I didn't ask them to come in the first place. And, I didn't tell them that I was in need of a neighbor. Perhaps, when they realize that they weren't welcomed, as adults who know what to do, they'll leave on their own.“You are still standing?” Onyx asked, crinkling her face in surprise as she held a long broom and dustpan in her grip. “And how is that any of your concern?” I shot back, with an edge to my voice. “You should focus more on your job. However, I need you
