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
Chapter 54 Question and AnswerAsher stood in front of the M&A Pastries and Coffee feeling nostalgic and he felt like a stranger in a familiar place. It was a weekend and he had gave everyone an off since he was in no mood to work. He knew Mia does go to her own company on weekends, however, he was told she didn't come to work so he had to come see her at home. He had decided to take to his mother's advice and get an answer to all his questions once and for all. Promising himself when he does, he would leave and never come back. He would also supervise the library project from his office in New York and put an end to all the charade.After having brunch with his mother, he had drove down here. Entering the place it looked very different from the last time he remembered and the faces at the counter had changed too. He hadn’t spend a minute when he was seen by aunt Harriett.“Oh my handsome, Asher. You came? It has been like forever since I last saw you.” She beamed at him pulling him i
Chapter 55 Werewolf not Mere WolfAsher sat still on the single couch in Mia's room saying nothing, he didn't know how to feel or what he was suppose to say. Never would he have thought what he saw would be the reason why she had left.Mia handed him a glass of cold water, she rolled her eyes at how lost he looked. She knew no one would take such news lightly which was why she kept it all to herself. She feared he might leave and never come back and without a second thought she knew the chances of them getting back together after the revelation was really unlikely and slim. What human would want to be with a werewolf? ‘Your mom loves your dad.’ A voice whispered in her mind.Taking the water from her, he gulped it all at once and wiped his mouth. “When did you find out?" He queried his voice sounding coarse."The midnight I clocked twenty one…on our wedding day." She replied not looking at him."That was when you didn't reply to my messages.""Yes.""Why didn't you tell me instead of