“I am really sorry for coming here without prior notice. You look so busy right now,” Haidee said to Eric. Sitting on the couch across Haidee, Eric answered, “It’s okay. Why did you come here?” “My father heard that the prosecution is investigating the slush fund in Geelq Car. He wanted me to tell you not to worry about this anymore. Today, he went to the Central District Prosecution and settled everything.” The slush fund in Geelq Car is not true. And all night, Eric was looking for a way to clear the accusation so the prosecutions would drop the investigation. But everything was solved with the help of his fiancee’s parents. Eric is thankful to Haidee, but he doesn't feel good receiving help from Haidee’s parents. Either way, he had to send his gratitude. “That would help me a lot. Please send my regards,” Eric said. Haidee smiled at him as she nodded her head. “I will.” She picked up her cup of coffee and took a sip on it. When Haidee kept her eyes on him, Eric noticed that
[“Don’t buy a chamomile tea.”]Eric gave a clear instruction to his secretary that he should not buy chamomile tea. Ever since Byron works under Eric, he discovered the foods and drinks that his boss dislikes. The chamomile tea is at the top list. Years passed by before Byron found out that his boss wasn't actually allergic to it. Eric just hates it for unknown reasons.So when Eric went to the supermarket, he did not put the chamomile tea box inside the cart.However, when Eugene and Byron went back to the supermarket, the boy saw the tea and remembered that his mom loves to drink. So, the kid bought the tea. Byron was rushing out to get out of Eric’s house so he didn’t notice that he placed the tea inside the cabinet.Why did Eric avoid drinking or even just see the innocent tea? It is because whenever he sees it, he remembers his past with his closest friend.Eric looked at the lady who’s preparing his tea. Even if he thinks that Byron deserves some complaints, he wanted to thank h
Jane’s POV Wednesday morning – the third day Eugene and I stay together under the same roof with Eric. While we were having breakfast in the dining room, my son only talked about a certain topic. He kept on talking about his uncle Lance. ‘I am amazed he got the courage to talk about my boss after I found out that he was the reason why Lance came here.’ If I evaluate my son’s intention, I could say that he purposely trying to get on Eric’s nerves. His father hates to hear anything about Lance. My son might have figured that out and so, he brought the toy car given by Lance and even talked about him during our meal. Fortunately, Eric kept his silence while we were eating. With that, our breakfast was peaceful. ‘Maybe?’ I am still not sure if it will stay this way. “Mom, my new car toy is awesome, right?” Eugene asked me while showing his toy. Before answering, I glanced at Eric who hasn’t said anything since the beginning. He bought many toy cars for Eugene as if to win the
Lance went in the wedding boutique for work. But when he came inside, he was surprised to see Eric and Haidee inside the shop. It was as if he was destined to come in that place. Lance walked closer to Eric and Haidee. The shop owner of the wedding boutique wanted to stop Lance from approaching her VVIP customers. But Lance was fast. The owner couldn’t stop the stubborn guy. And so, the owner ran towards the CEO instead and apologized. “S-Sorry to interrupt you, Sir,” the owner said with trembling voice. When she noticed Eric’s sharp eyes, her knees weakened in an instant. ‘Is this my last day as the wedding shop owner?’ she said inwardly her anxious brain. “T-This is Mr. Lance Theodore,” the owner introduced. “He is a business partner of mine. Ahhmmm, there are some customer who wanted to have a bouquet of flower that matches the wedding dress. And so, Mr. Lance and I are...” “I got it,” Eric cut her words. “I know him. So you don’t need to introduce this...” If Eric is allow
Eric loosened the bow tie he was wearing and threw it on the side as soon as he entered inside the fitting room where no one can see him anymore.Standing straight while catching his breath, he looked at his reflection through the huge mirror in front of him.He is so damn mad, and Lance played a huge part for stirring his patience.[“We will have an overnight trip. I will camp together with my employee.”] “Overnight camping?” Eric let out a slide-splitter snort with voice that sounds like a creaking of the gallows-chain.If he has a list of men whom he cannot trust no matter what happen, then the name ‘Lance Theodore’ will be second to his step-brother, Cyrus. But did he get mad just because he can’t trust to leave Jane with Lance?Eric looked at his blue eyes which are flaming in madness. He leaned his right hand towards the mirror. Then he closed his cobalt eyes, hoping it will help to ease the burning heat he felt. But as soon as he closed his eyes, the memory from the past cam
Althea Theodore, Lance’s older sister, looked at her phone for quite a long time after talking to Eric.Until now, she couldn’t believe that Eric would come to her house just to get the wine.‘I couldn’t believe that he’ll personally come here just to get this,’ Fatima thought inwardly.The first time Eric visited her house happened years ago. Eric visited her to give his wedding gift to Althea and her husband. After that, ever since they became neighbors, they never interacted with each other.Althea knows Eric. He is a snob and cold.Eric also knows Althea. She is shy and not into socializing.If they will have the chance to talk, then it is when both families decide to eat dinner together, since their fathers are friends.Knowing Eric for years, Althea believes that it is impossible for Eric to voluntarily come to her house just to get the wine that he had to give to his parents. That was why Althea called him to say that she will go to his house and give the wine.“But he said he
“Pfft…!” Eric sprayed the water she was drinking on Jane’s face. Jane clearly heard that Eric allowed her to go in the camping. But when she got sprayed on the face like a water hose watered her, she doubted if Eric was sincere. With her jaw dropping on the floor, Jane looked at the man. Eric was also surprised. He didn’t mean to do that. It was just he was so bewildered. Lance told him that they will camp this Saturday. So, when Jane that it will be tomorrow, Eric felt like he was stabbed behind his back. Not only Jane will go with Lance tomorrow, but that would also mean that Eric and Eugene will be alone tomorrow night. “Wow. That was kinda warm,” Jane uttered before she slowly wiped the water on her face. Then, she glared at him. “What was that though?” “S-Sorry,” Eric apologized. He wiped his mouth and placed the bottle of water on the side. He peered at her and explained. “I was just… well… I mean, my heart wasn’t ready yet.” Heart? A scowl marred on Jane’s forehead.
Eric is sensitive to sounds. Therefore, when he heard the faint sound outside his room, he woke up but stayed on his bed while looking at the ceiling. He knew that it was Jane, who was preparing early in the kitchen. He does not want to go out and meet her because, for sure, he might stop her from leaving. Eric stayed awake until Byron came inside to fetch Jane. When the surroundings became quiet, Eric went out of the room. He went to the kitchen to drink water and quench his thirst. Actually, he’s been thirsty since the moment he woke up, but he endured it. After drinking water, Eric closed the elevator and saw the notes that Jane left. [“I could not cook for breakfast but I prepared lunch boxes.”] His curious eyes tended at the two lunch boxes sitting steady on the top of the dining table. He went closer to the two lunch boxes and saw two small notes on each of the Tupperware. The first one has the “Eugene” label on it. The second one has “Eric”. To make sure he did not rea