Chapter 46 A rollercoasterCatty held her breath and she released them after closing the door. She should have known better before deciding to drop by Asher’s office without a fore notice. Her father had informed her of Asher's intention to stay back till the project of library was complete. She wondered how her father got a hold of such information, but what worried her the most was why Asher would change his mind in such short notice. He didn't bother to ask her to stay which implies he had no intention of keeping her in the know.Not thinking it through, she had paid him an unwanted visit and he didn't take it lightly with her. He was in one of his sore moods and judging by the look on his face he was expecting someone else. He didn't wait for her to exchange pleasantries with Ray when he had told the poor man to shove her out if he still needed his job. In her rage, she was beyond impressed when she saw Mia walk into the building. Giving her a quick check, it surprised her how Mia
Chapter 47 Spiting MiaThe room busted with activities as Asher tried hard to concentrate on the sketch in front of him. The project had started in full swing and he had to handle some other projects by sending his most trusted employees. He had just gotten off a video call with some of his associates and had been checking through some files with Ray when Mia walked in. Asher held his breath in awe of her beauty. Since he arrived he hadn't been able to see her closely but now that he did, she didn't age a bit and looked more beautiful than he remembered.Mia had played safe throwing a general greeting around but he knew she was trying to ignore him. The office was a bit large but not spacious enough to accommodate the both of them, the space had been given to help ease their communication and for the success of the project.Mia tried hard to focus on her work but all she ended doing was doodling. She couldn't seem to sit steady in Asher’s presence. She could feel his gaze monitoring e
Chapter 48 Total piecesMia looked around uncertain if she was suppose to be out with Collins. In her rage at the scene put up by Asher and Catty in the office, she had bumped into someone at the parking lot. All she wanted to do was to go hide in her bed, cry all day and not talk to anyone. Her first thoughts had been to put a call through to Cheryl but she decided against it, knowing Cheryl she would blow it all out of proportion and make a scene. The last thing she wanted was any ruckus being caused because of her.It turned out the man she bumped into was her first ever boyfriend, the first guy to betray her and make a fool of her. He looked different from how she remembered him. She had wanted to say her pleasantries in a hurry and move away from him but he had been insistent on talking to her and amending his ways, saying he felt bad for how they had both part ways which wasn't so pleasant enough and he asked her to have lunch with him. Mia realized she was stuck and couldn't sa
Chapter 49 A blocked contact"Oh my baby, what's wrong?" Arabella asked, standing up she pulled Mia into a hug. Mia looked disheveled as she held on to her mother in a tight embrace and she wept into her chest.She had wanted to go home, but then realized how lonely it would be so she had decided to come to her mother's shop instead. All she wanted was to be hugged by someone, she would have preferred it if it had been Asher as she wished she could run up to him and tell him her truth and also express all of her bottled up feelings over the years. But knowing that was never going to happen with the new Asher, she cried harder."It's okay sweetie, it will be fine." Arabella consoled while patting her back.They both held on to each other for few minutes before Arabella let her go. She made Mia sit down before heading out to make her a cup of coffee. Just then aunt Harriet and Cheryl burst into the office with each woman's scarf flying."Mom!" She groaned.Her mother shrugged in defeat
Chapter 50 The Perfect DistractionBy the end of the week Mia was beyond exhausted and wanted to opt out of the project badly. Asher had made it a point of duty to make it uneasy for her to do her work. She had worked on every piece of design she could muster and none of it suited his taste. Instead he gave tons of reason why none of such design would be befitting for his master work. Mia knew he was doing it all on purpose, but she wasn't the type to give in and wouldn't let him break her.Mia was surprised Catty hadn't visit the office for a while, even though she wouldn't deny being pleased that she didn't get to see her face around. Collins didn't back off from getting in touch with her either and she had declined his invites. He must have noticed she had blocked his line, as he had called with another line which only added to her stress. He didn't know when to back off, she eventually agreed with her mom and Cheryl that he was trouble. What man is so hell bent on spending time wi
Chapter 51 Never giving up"Just one single thing I assigned to you and you still couldn't do it right Collins. Would you ever be able to do anything right in your miserable life?!" Catty bawled in anger.Catherine had been quite on the edge since she got sent out of the office by Asher. It worried her that he hadn't put a call through to her for that long which was unlike him. She had feared he and Mia were getting back together. However, she had been hoping Collins plans would work out to distract Mia and make Asher stay away from her and have many more reasons to hate her. She got disappointed since Collins got kicked out before even getting started.Collins placed his leg on the table, they were in their father’s study room. He had served himself some whiskey and was smoking when Catty had come to ask him how it was going on his end.Collins kissed his teeth as he refilled his glass. “You worry too much for nothing sis, I wouldn't have gotten a chance anyway. She has a man already
Chapter 52 Did you ever love me at all?"You look so beautiful." Darrel commented as he stared intently at Mia. She had worn a red open neck dress that suited her skin so well. His mind went on an imaginative race, wishing he could run his fingers through her smooth skin but he knew better than to push any further. He was appreciative of their closeness now and wouldn't want to ruin it.Mia blushed lightly. “That's like the umpteenth time you have complimented me this evening. Don't you think you might run out of gas?" She teased.Darrel grinned, a smug look on his expression. “Well that doesn't seem like it will happen anytime soon. I will keep complimenting you as much as I can.""Well, it's nice to know I have a faithful fan." She winked.Darrel couldn’t hide his laughter and he did happily. “Now I see you are having fun at my expense. Can I have an autograph please?” He joked.Mia raised her glass. “It’s not like I can help it. And don’t worry, I will give you an autograph." He ch
Chapter 53 Guilt feelingsDarrel mused on what had gotten into Mia, since she came back from the restroom she acted strange and all through the drive to her home, she didn't utter anything."Are you sure you don't need me to get you anything?" Darrel questioned, sounding unsure of what to say to get her out of the mood.Mia sighed. "It’s fine, Darrel. I am so sorry for ruining this night for you." She apologized in a sincere tone."Don't be like that, I understand you must have been annoyed by something. Maybe some other time we can go out again since I am around now." He cheered her up."You are so considerate." She commended."It's why I can put up with you." He teased, wiggling his brows.Mia gave a short laugh while appreciating the space Darrel gave her. It was one of the reasons why she respected him, he didn't probe too much and knows exactly when to not interfere.Darrel stopped the car in front of her house. “We are here." He announced.Mia gave him a quick peck before she al