A wave of Anxiety washed over Vanessa, her eyes seemed to be stuck on the figure. As if on Cue, he also looked her way. His eyes seemed to widen for a moment. They both stood there, staring at each other. The whole world seemed to Blur behind them.Vanessa felt the rapid thumping of her chest, that she feared her heart might pop out. Slowly, she folded her hands into a fist, her gaze turning Dark.Riccardo on the other hand stood motionlessly on the street at he stared at the woman through the Transparent glass doors of the Grocery shop. It felt as if he had just seen a ghost and for a moment he doubted if she was actually the one. His breath became erratic as he struggled to keep himself composed. He closed his eyes and took in a long deep breath. When he opened it, she was still there staring back at him. So, his eyes weren't deceiving him, she was really there. His Ex Wife, who he had dirvoced unfairly. Why was she back after all these years? He had searched for her for months, bu
"Hi, thank you for coming. Please have a seat." Vanessa ushered her in, gesturing at the couch with a small smile plastered on her face. They both settled down opposite each other and Lily stood behind Vanessa. "Thank you, Ms. Vanessa. It's nice to meet you." "Likewise. So, tell me a bit about yourself and why you're interested in this babysitting position." She requested, her smile not faltering. "Sure. My name is Emily, and I'm a senior in high school. I don't have any formal babysitting experience, but I love kids and have often looked after my younger cousins. I'm really responsible and eager to learn." She explained, with utmost enthusiasm. "That's good to hear." Vanessa nodded her head. "How do you think you'd handle challenging situations, like if my kids throw a tantrum? "Well, with my cousins, I usually try to stay calm and figure out what they're upset about. I distract them with their favorite toys or activities and try to talk to them in a calm voice." "If they nee
Diego brought the car to a halt in front of a building. "We're here." He informed her, and Vanessa looked up from the files she was busy reading. She stepped down from her sleek black car, adjusting her cream shirt as she took confident strides towards the building. "Lily, make sure we have all the contract details. This negotiation is crucial." "Of course, Ms. Rodriguez, I've reviewed everything twice. Mr. Harris is expecting us in conference room B." Lily replied, following closely behind her carrying a tablet. Vanessa nods, her heels clicking against the marble floor of the lobby. "Good. What are their key concerns?" She asked. Lily quickened her pace to match Vanessa's, glancing at the tablet. "They’re primarily focused on pricing and the length of the contract. They want more flexibility." Vanessa reached the elevator and pressed the button. "Perfect. We'll emphasize the value we bring and find a middle ground on the contract terms." Lily let out a small smile, a
"Vanessa, How have you been?" Riccardo couldn't stop himself from asking as he stared at the woman who sat opposite him.If he wasn't mistaken, he saw the look of hatred flash across her eyes. It was just for a split of second."I'm Sorry. Have you known me previously?" She raised her brows as she questioned.Riccardo's stared at her wordlessly. She was behaving strange. Wait! What was he expecting? That she'd say 'I'm fine. It's been a very long time' He mentally faced palmed himself for asking such question. But still, why was she pretending not to know him."Hello. You seem lost!" She snapped. "I guess you have a lot of things going on, on your mind. I'll get going. We'll reschedule the meeting for next time." She added rising up from where she sat.Without giving him a chance to speak, she walked out of the room. Lily glanced at Riccardo before following Vanessa outside.Riccardo's stared at her retreating figure. She carries herself with so much Poise and Elegance.But he could
LUCAS'S MANSIONRiccardo's stood in front of Lucas's door and rang the bell. Soon the door was opened and it revealed Lucas' face."Riccardo. Come in." He ushered, stepping away from the door."Good evening" he greeted, making his way inside the house.Lucas replied with a slight nod. As they walked inside the living room, Riccardo saw Camille seated on the couch with a big bag in front of her."Camille. How are you doing?" He asked, walking closer towards her."Hey, Riccardo." She stood, and they both shared a short hug."What did you buy this time?" He asked staring at the bag in front of her."Facial products." She replied, seating back down on the couch.She brought one out and showed it to Riccardo."Wow." He muttered."I thought you liked fancy products?" He asked, now taking a seat beside her on the couch."Nope. I go for quality." She replied, as she twirled the Jar in the hands."So. How do you know it is?" He asked."One of my friends recommended it." She handed one to him.
"You don't have to be so sarcastic, Damien." Vanessa turned around to face him."I was sure that will grab your attention more." He took a step closer towards her and gave her a side hug which she returned."How have you been doing?" She asked, staring up at him as she took a step away from him."I'm Great. You?" He asked."Good. This is the contract deal from Mr Harris." She stated, turning back to take a bunch of files from Lily before handing it over to him."Wow. That was fast." He muttered, taking it from her."I guess that's all. I'll be heading to my office now." With that she walked off with Lily.Entering, her office it was already neat and well arranged. She settled down on the swivel chair in front the table. She placed her bag on the table.She turned on her system, they were a lot of pending works that needed approval. She quickly got down to her job with utmost concentration.Vanessa didn't know how much time passed because she was so engrossed in her work, until Lily wa
An Elegant, modern conference room with glass walls overlooking the city. The room was quiet, with only the soft hum of the air conditioning. Riccardo was already seated at the large table, reviewing some documents. Vanessa walked in, dressed sharply in a Fine black suit, her expression neutral as she walked in and takes a seat across from him.She had given Lily some extra tasks, so that she wouldn't come with her. Just Incase Riccardo decides to do anything unusual. She was not ready to tell anyone about her past with him. And she's grateful that they've never asked.Riccardo glanced up with a slight nod."Good to see you, Ms. Rodriguez, Thanks for coming."Vanessa let out a polite smile as if she was meeting a stranger. Well, to her, she was."Thank you. Let’s get started, shall we?"Riccardo paused for a moment with furrowed brows."Of course." He cleared his throat, choosing his words carefully. "I trust you’ve gone over the details of the merger proposal?"Vanessa nodded her h
Leila rushed towards Hayley as soon as she came back, her face lit up with excitement. "Oh my gosh, Hayley, guess what?" she exclaimed.Hayley dropped what she bought on the table before turning to face her friend, a curious smile on her lips. "What's up?"Leila leaned in closer, her voice dropping to a silent whisper. "Just take a wild guess.""Did that hot guy from the other day come by?" Hayley asked, a mischievous smirk playing on her lips.A grin spread across Leila's face as she remembered their encounter. "Nope, not him," she replied, trying to contain her excitement.Leila playfully nudged Hayley's arm. "Is he all you can think about?" she teased.Hayley laughed, feigning a scowl as she swatted Leila's hand away. "Maybe..." she admitted with a hint of a blush.Leila shook her head, a fond smile on her lips."Can't say I blame you," she conceded. "He did leave quite an impression."The two friends shared a knowing look, laughing together as they reminisced about their encoun