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Third Person's POV
Mike POVIt's been 2 weeks since Catherine b' day party. We haven't seen much of each other after that incident. In the cafeteria, if we accidentally bumped into each other we behaved like strangers. Seeing Catherine with Lucas hurt like hell. I always knew that Catherine will choose Lucas over me undoubtedly and there is no reason for her to chose me. She knows me for a few weeks and we haven't spent much time together as well. Every time we have met as acquaintanc
Day of event, SaturdayFinally, the day has arrived. It was the event night. This was organized in XYZ office building as there was a huge event hall and beautiful garden area adjacent to it which is beautifully designed to organize all major events happening in the city. A wonderful idea to incorporate business. The sponsors just have to pay for the event part and not bothered about the event place and arrangements. The event hall runaway was beautiful decorated with a red carpet. All the judges and top celebrities were sitting in the VIP area. The ramp was glittering with golden themed lights,Mike and David went backstage and saw Alandra briefing everyone. Alandra came to them and said in a commanding tone“Hey IT guys, Make sure the event's live streaming starts on the portal and there aren't any technical glitches. Have you done the tests?”“Yes Alandra. all set. No technical issues. We are good with the live stream. “ D
The event was finally over after 4 hours. Mike stopped the live streaming and checked the site. He also uploaded the video link on the company portal page via the embed link. He was feeling hungry now so he thought of going to the garden area where the food was organized.He was damn tired so he just settled for some starters and salads. Mike sat on one of the tables when he noticed Lucas at another table having dinner with Melanie Cry-The judge
Mike and Catherine went to the parking lot and sat in her car. Mike took the authority to drive since Catherine was in no condition to drive. She might be so tired as when we sat in the car she just rested her head on the seat back and closed her eyes. After 30 minutes they reached her penthouse.Mike looked at her and said “ Hey Catherine...We have reached. Go inside. I will park the car...”Catherine still with closed eyes said “ no...I want to be with you. “
Next day they wake up by the sound of birds chirping and soft rays of sun falling on their faces. Mike saw Catherine who has tightly snuggled on him and sleeping. She is looking like a small cute baby. The rays of sun slowly interfered with her sleep as her face expression changed from calm to annoyed. She took the comforter and covered her face. Mike smiled a little. Mike slowly woke up making sure she doesn’t get disturbed and stretched his arm and then walked towards the terrace door making his way downstairs. He went to kitchen and made lemon iced tea so that she can recover from her hangover. Mike went with the tea on the terrace.He saw she is awake now. Sitting and staring here and there blankly. She was looking so cute in her little pink chemise. Mike went and sat beside her.Catherine looked at him with her sleepy eyes and said "Hey Mike. Good morning. Damn my head is spinning like hell.”Mike said " I know s
Monday MorningMike reached the office around 10 am. He went inside his sitting area and opened the laptop. David was not in yet. He checked his emails. A new mail has come from Alandra. He opened the mail and read.It was an appreciation mail for the technical team for the event handling successfully. It was sent to Mike and David. He felt happy. He reverted back to the mail with a reply all thanking Alandra. He then got an out of office mail. It was from David. David was on urgent leave. Mike be
After the coffee, Catherine left for the press conference of Samantha.Mike came back to his cabin and opened his laptop and saw a missed conversation from Alandra. He opened the conversation and it was written:Where the hell are you? Pin
After a little while, the door opened. Mike saw David in his boxers. It was evident he has just gotten up from the bed. Mike won’t be surprised if he hasn’t taken bath yet.Mike almost shouted "what the hell Man. You are not ready yet? I texted you an hour back that I will be reaching your place in an hour. We will be late for the mall."David yawned and then replied rudely "Care to come in?"Mike entered his house and said "ok. I get it you are upset as I asked you to get up early on weekend but no need t
It is Radha's wedding function. Mike is getting ready in his crisp white suit. He was standing in front of the mirror for the last 10 minutes. Jeff who was staring at him for a while finally said " you know...even Melissa didn't take so much time to get ready." Mike looked at his bow tie and said to Jeff "I want to make sure I look presentable. What is wrong with it". Jeff looked at him and said, " Now you are sounding like Mel". Mike still looking at the mirror and adjusting his bow tie said " Whatever. I would have love if
Frank enters the room with a tense face."Good Morning Lucas. You called?" Frank asked hesitatntlyLucas looked at Frank and told him that he is been accused of helping Catherine for trapping Michael. The color on Frank's face fade away as he heard this but he managed to speak "This is absolute
Mike after coming to his apartment got ready. He didn't bother to iron the shirt. He grabbed the first shirt he saw in his wardrobe. He skipped breakfast. He took his phone and left for the Forensic lab. As he reached the lab he saw Janice doing some tests."Hey." Mike greeted her"Hey, I guess
Mike was sitting in his apartment with David. Both were immersed in their own grieves when Jeff called them "Hey Guys, I have made some sweet potatoes shepherd pie. Let us have dinner.Mike looked at him with a frown face and said "I am not in the mood."" I am not hungry," David added
Both Mary and Mike went to David's place to meet him and collect Alandra's laptop. After getting Alandra's laptop Mary left for the forensic lab along with her colleague and friend Janice. David and Mike thought of confronting Frank. So they planned to meet him. They headed towards the office building and waiting in the lobby area downstairs. After a few minutes, they saw Frank coming out of the elevator." Frank I believe we need to talk," David said abruptly
Third Person's POVThere was a silence when both Mike and David uttered Frank's name. Jeff broke the silence by asking "so this Frank guy...Is it your enemy or something? Why would he help Catherine?""I guess I know why. Since we r
Mike's POVAfter leaving the office I came back to my apartment and headed towards my room. I lied down on my bed throwing my office bag in one corner. Jeff was doing some practice in his room. He came to my room and asked me if I am ok. I couldn't hold back. I got up from the bed and hugged him. Jeff hugged me back and after a minute we both sat on the bed. Jeff then excused himself and headed out of the room. I sat on the bed holding pillow in my l
Sunday went by in like the blink of seconds in household work. Mike was waiting for next weekend when he and Mary will be meeting again at Radha's ceremony. Mike was so excited that he can't wait to see her in ethnic dress.It's Monday morning. Mike got ready and left for his office. He still received few messages from Catherine on the weekend which he simply ignored. Upon arriving at the office he got a mail from Alandra. He wondered now what she wants.Maybe it will be regarding the r
It was Saturday. Mike and Jeff had planned the whole day. Mike and Jeff decided that they will be picking Melissa and then will head to Mall. Mary will meet them there directly. All will have brunch and then will continue shopping since Mike also wanted to wear Indian attire.Mike and Jeff left their apartment and went to the petrol pump to get the fuel up when Jeff asked "So you really like Mary?"