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Zara's POV

"Zara, let's eat." said Mama.

I immediately approached the dining table which is located not far from the living room. I feel very hungry.

On the table there is a lot of food. And, ahh it's nice to see grilled salmon on the dining table. It is my favorite food. I also took my plate and grilled salmon. I can't wait to eat it.

"Mom, what's the name of the front neighbor?" I asked with a mouth full of grilled salmon.

"Chew first, swallow, then talk." said Mom.

I quickly chewed and swallowed the salmon.

"Okay, I'll repeat the question, what is the name of the front neighbor?" I asked again.

"Why? Didn't Zara already know? At that time, you delivered food for him by yourself. Or don't have the seeds of love, okay?" teased Mom.

"Mom, I'm serious. He's such a bummer." I answered with a frown.

"How come Mom got it?" asked Mom.

I didn't care about Mom's question.

"His name is Bryan Samuel." replied Dad.

Ohh so his name is Bryan. I just remembered.

"How do you know?" I asked.

"Bryan often borrows brooms here. That's why Dad knows." replied Dad.

He said he was rich, but why are you still borrowing a broom here?

"Borrow?" I asked, laughing.

"He borrowed a broom. He said he didn't have time to buy a broom because he was too busy with business at the office. But you see, he's a good boy, handsome again. Maybe it suits you." teased Dad.

"Ahh, you guys are just the same I think. Always defend him. And one more thing, I don't like flirty ghosts." I said.

"Flirty ghost?" asked them simultaneously.

"Forget it. I'm going to my room first. Want to get ready for work tomorrow at Clivton International. Bye." I said while walking towards the room.

Arriving at the room, I didn't immediately lie down on my bed, but I wanted to open the window first. The air tonight is very hot. Makes me hot.

I walked to open my bedroom window, then after opening it, I sat in front of the window while feeling the gentle breeze across my face. Refreshing.

Without realizing it, someone was looking at me. When I looked towards the front window, I found a flirtatious ghost smiling down at me. I admit that smile is very, sexy. But Alex's smile is sexier. Ahh no no, Justin Bieber I mean.

I stuck out my tongue at him. He only replied with a lecherous look. Ohh, you flirty ghost.

I closed my window again and went to bed to have a sweet dream. Because tomorrow is my first day to work at Clivton International. I don't want to be late for the first day of work.

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Zara's POV

I rushed to the dining table. Because I don't want to come late for the first day. Yes, even though it's only 06.30 AM today.

"You're so diligent. Are you ready for your first day at work?" asked Mom.

"Thanks, Mom. That's it. It's the first day." I said as I spread the bread with chocolate jam.

"That's it. You have to be enthusiastic. Okay, you have breakfast first. Mom wants to make fried rice for you at the office this afternoon." Mom said as she went to the kitchen.

"Mom, don't bother with that. I can buy it later when it's time for lunch. It's better if you just sit next to me. Accompany your children to breakfast so they can work enthusiastically." I said while patting the chair beside me.

Mom just nodded and sat down next to me. It feels so good when someone we love accompanies us for breakfast. I really love this moment.

"Where's Papa, Mom?" I asked, putting down the used glass of milk that I had drunk earlier.

"Dad has already left for the bank where he worked first. He said he had something to take care of." said Mama.

Dad is a retired Director of a well-known bank in this city.

"Mom, I'm leaving. Please pray for your child." I said while closing the car door.

"Take care, honey. I will definitely always pray for you. Don't forget to have lunch, OK?" said Mom.

I smiled and nodded. After that the car I brought had gone from my yard.

I accidentally saw a flirty ghost. He wore a suit with a dark blue tie. where is he going?

Instead of me thinking about where he will go, it's better for me to hurry up to Clivton International, then meet with Alex. Yes, I admit, last night I dreamed about him. And that makes me think about it all the time. But that's okay. I'd rather think about Alex than have to think about that flirtatious ghost.

***

Finally, I arrived at the basement of Clivton International. I can't wait to enter my room.

I immediately got up from the driver's seat of the car and immediately left the basement.

"Good morning." who is someone

He is Alex. The guy is very diligent. I am increasingly fascinated by him. But a little. A LITTLE.

"Good morning Mr. Alex." who am i back

"Just call Alex. Don't be so formal. Have you had breakfast?" he asked.

"I already had breakfast at home." I replied, even though he told me not to be formal, but I was still polite in speaking with him.

"Oh, thank goodness. Just now I wanted to delivery a breakfast for us. Then, let's go inside the building." he said with a smile. Yes, that smile that always haunts my mind.

I just nodded and smiled in response. Did I hear that right? He will order breakfast for me and him? Ohh, why should I have breakfast at home then? But hey, maybe it's just a coincidence.

I entered the skyscraper and immediately entered my private room. Then after that I will get ready for today's meeting with the new CEO of Clivton International company. I can't wait to meet the new CEO.

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Zara's POV

"Alex, is the meeting starting soon?" I asked.

"Hm, but the schedule starts at 10. But it's already 10:40." he replied.

"It's better if we just wait in my room. Instead of standing like a statue welcome here." I said with a laugh.

Alex laughed too. He agreed with my opinion and immediately followed me to the secretary's room, which is my room.

While in my room, Alex kept staring at me, and it made me nervous.

"Zara, are you sick? Your face is very pale." Alex said while looking at my face closely.

That made me even more nervous. And why does my heart feel like this? Oh, God..

"I-I'm fine, Alex. Maybe the AC here is too cold for me." I said lying.

I hope he doesn't notice that I'm nervous.

"Oh, then come closer here. Let me hug you." he said as he approached me.

gosh!

What did he say just now? Want to hug me? Seriously. He would make me even more nervous, and I might die on my feet from being too nervous.

I just chuckled in response to Alex's words earlier. However, he still approached me and ohh no...

He hugged me. His breath tickles my neck. Oh, I hope he doesn't hear my heartbeat.

Suddenly my room door opened.

"Ohh, sorry, I didn't know. Please continue." said an OB of this company. He also left my room.

Ooh, what's he doing? Why didn't he knock on the door first?

I let go of Alex's hug but my heart rate is still not back to normal.

"Sorry." I said while walking away from him.

He just smiled at me.

Yes, that smile, very seductive.

Suddenly, the phone in my room rang.

I picked up the phone, it was from the receptionist. He informed me that the meeting would start in 15 minutes because the CEO of this company had just arrived from New York. He also said the meeting was held in the CEO's room.

I hung up the phone and put it back where it was.

"Alex, the meeting will be held in 15 minutes. The new CEO of Clivton International has just arrived from New York and this meeting will be held in the CEO's office. We have to get ready soon." I said at length. I deliberately said that, more precisely, I pushed him away because I wanted to normalize my heartbeat.

Alex didn't budge from his spot. What is wrong with him?

"Alex, are you okay?" I asked.

"Zara, your scent is addictive. I want it again." he said. He also left my room.

What did he say? Want more?

Don't tell me that Alex is the same as the flirty ghost in front of my house.

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