Frozen

Frozen

Squeezing the others' hand, as if to make sure it was real and not some sick dream, but alas, it's not a dream. Taking deep breaths, they contemplate whether to leave or act as if nothing happened.

Due to this being an important part of their collaboration, they calmed themselves and settled for the latter.

Making their way around, they deliberately avoid the fierce entourage that seems to be following them about the ballroom. As if playing a game of cat and mouse.

Settling themselves at a table assigned for their company, they fall into conversation with their employees. The chosen few came to represent their company. Sara and Maeve were not supposed to attend , but Maeve had been very eager and practically begged Sara. Now she's filled with regret.

Chatting away, Sara and Maeve practically forgot about the entourage they had been avoiding all night. Before they remembered their predicament, a powerful yet soothing voice spoke behind her.

"S&M Design?"

The temperature seemed to have dropped. Stilling in her seat, fear struck her like a lightning force. Her breathing ceased, her face drain of color. Her eyes wide and beads of sweat are seen on her forehead. Closing her eyes, she takes a few seconds to relax. Taking deep breaths to calm her beating heart.

As if knowing her predicament, no one bothers her as they all stand, leaving both Sara and Maeve sitting.

"Marcus Green, President of S&M Designs. Pleasure to meet you, CEO Wright." Hold his hand out. Marcus introduces himself.

"Pleasures mine, Mr Green." replied Cole. "Please meet my team, Keith, Mona, Harry," By this time, both Sara and Maeve are standing behind their team. "Maeve and my beautiful girlfriend, Sara."

Forgetting her deal with Marcus, Sara forces a smile and makes her way to Marcus side. Ignoring the ache in her heart at seeing the man before her.

Stretching her hand, "Nice to meet you Mr CEO" Sara almost flinched at the touch of this larger palm.

"Why you're not wrong, she is a beauty," without letting go of her hand, he replies with haughtiness. "Ahem.. thanks." Finally letting go of her hand, Sara almost rejoices at being relieved of the awkwardness, but at the same time nearly cried at the loss of his touch. She had missed him dearly.

When Sara hired Marcus, she made it clear to him that she would work from the background. Only showing up when necessary acting as Marcuses girlfriend, but only Maeve and Marcus know her real place in the company. Marcus is actually not into women. He acts and looks like a straight man, but the mere thought of being intimate with a woman disgusts him like no other. He is a very attractive man, but unfortunately, for most women, he's just not into the opposite gender.

Not knowing this, and seeing her comfortably tugged to Marcuses side. Cole felt a burning need to strangle the man beside her. He casually put his hands in the pockets of his heavy coat as to conceal the clenching of his fists. Fighting the urge to burn this place down to the ground.

"What a lovely pair." He says through gritted teeth. Marcus was confused by the sudden change in the atmosphere. He held Sara by the waist and excused themselves from the group.

"It's such an honor to finally meet you, Mr Wright, but if you'll excuse us. We must be getting home."

Furrowing his brows, Coles stares at them. "Don't tell me you have kids waiting for you?" Hearing his comment, Sara nearly falls as she feels her knees about to give way, but sensing something was wrong. Marcus holds her to his side a little harder.

Not knowing her predicament, he answers Cole with a sincere smile as if he's a proud father. "Yes, we have adorable twins waiting for us. Excuse us, Mr CEO." With that, Marcus guides Sara through the crowd with Maeve in tow.

Maeve quickly follows when her wrist is pulled back. She turns to Ethan, standing there staring at her warily. "Um, excuse me, do I know you?" She asks, with her face void of any emotions. Shocked by her response, "Maeve.." he starts.. "I'm sorry but my sister is my ride, I have to go." In saying that, she quickly follows the path she last saw Marcus and Sara went.

Cole, on the other hand, is fuming. "She moved on and has a family with another man.?" Gritting his teeth, he mutters. If anyone heard his comment, no one shows any sign of interest.

Balling this hand onto fists, he leaves the ball room with a sulking Ethan followed by their group of bodyguards.

"You know, CEO Wright?" Was the first thing Marcus asked when they entered his truck. Not getting an answer, he looks at Sara as if searching her face for an answer. When she didn't reply, he realized how familiar CEO Wrights face is.

Putting the puzzle together, he looks at her with disbelief. "No," shaking his head. "Dont tell me," he looks at Maeve, but she looks like she's on the verge of tears.

"CEO Cole Wrights the father, isn't he? and COO Ethan Wrights Tanya's father?" Just asking this question brought chills to his spine. If anyone heard him ask this, he would be ridiculed for spouting nonsense about the most influential brothers in history.

No answer. Instead, only solt sniffles were heard. "Fuck!" Marcus is not one to cuss, but right now he can think of all possible cuss words that has not been created.

"So, they were your one nights stands? Fuck me!"

"No thanks," says Maeve, with a little smile.

"Oh honey, don't worry, I wouldn't wanna go there too!" Ow! Woman, what's wrong with you!"

Rubbing his shoulder that Maeve punched. He looks at Sara for help only to find giggling at his predicament. "You both are evil!" He says dramatically.

Over the years they had been working together, they became the closest of friends. It's almost like a sibling bond. What's even more surprising yet a little frightening is that they all have the same birthday. Marcus, too, grew up at the same orphanage as Maeve but had run away when he turned sixteen to seek his biological parents.

After taking on many different jobs and saving his money while living under a bridge in a box. Marcus flew across the world to seek his biological mum, but he has not had much luck. His mother has apparently changed her name.

He has been searching on his own and has not mentioned this to anyone.

Driving home, everyone's silent. Sara is silently crying while pressed up against the door as well as Maeve. "You know if people saw the state you both in, they would slice me up alive!" says Marcus.

"Aleast they would be doing us a favor," says Maeve while poking tongues at him. While Marcus and Maeve were pickering back and forth, Sara couldn't help but think back to Cole.

Her first love, or only love. She kept thinking about how good he looked. Even with a suit, his huge biceps and wide chest could not be concealed from her imagination. He's bigger than he was five years ago. His beautiful deep blue eye is almost void of emotions. His chiseled jaw, that little stubble he's wearing. She badly wanted to run her hands on it, and don't forget them cherry lips that once tasted every inch of her body.

"aaarrrgg," closing her eyes, she tries to think of something else. "You okay, love?" Startled by her, he gently asks her. Taking her hand into his own, he squeezes it as a way to comfort her.

After Marcus had dropped them home, both women went searching for their babies seeking their comfort.

Later that evening, a little after midnight, there was a knock at the door. Holding a sleeping Tanya, Maeve opens the door and almost immediately regrets it. Standing outside their door were two miserably yet handsome looking men.

Coming out of her shock, she tried to close the door but was stopped by Ethans foot. Glaring at the man, she gritted her teeth. "What do you want?"

"So you married?" He asks her while staring the sleeping child's back. "My husbands home, please leave." Lying through her teeth, she prays they would not see through her act.

"Aunty Maeve, are you okay?" asks Pika. Quickly, she turns to face Pika. "Pika darling, where's mummy?" Not realising her mistake. Ethan is now facing a very much awake Tanya.

He felt his heart skip a beat. He's looking at a mini version of himself. Totally and completely dumbfounded. "Ma.. Ma.. Ma" Lost with words.

Maeve, on the other hand, is fully focused on Pika. "She's dressing Gabby, I think she ate too much candy she spewed everywhere." says Pika clear concern in his voice. "Oh dear,"

Rushing towards the room, she forgot all about the men at the door. While Maeve rushes to check on Sara and Gabby, Pika comes to close the front door but is surprised to see the two intimidating men at the door.

"Hello, are you aunty Maeves friend?" Both men Frozen on the spot, staring at the splitting image of Cole.