"Ella, let us have lunch," says one of her colleagues, Michael, who stands beside her working table and quietly observes her intricate way of mixing formulas.It has been weeks since she began working, and she is gradually making friends. She was warmly welcomed and eventually joined an excellent team. Despite her close association with the Petrovs, no one was aware of it. Hence, her interaction with Doctor Lia remained professional, and she was treated in the same manner as the other employees. "I will catch up," she whispered, still focused on what she was doing. "We will wait for you at the locker," Michael offered before turning away. Despite being the last person to take a break, her team is constantly waiting for her. "I hate it when someone is waiting for me," she cussed, unsure whether Michael heard her. "We will be waiting for you. You will forget to eat again if we leave you," Michael argued, not turning around to face her. Her new friends would always insist on waiti
Kamilla and Samuel's meeting that day did not end in the hallway. The announcement of Petrov's visit interrupted the quiet afternoon. Through the glass wall, she can not help but be unsettled as she watches the entrance of the intimidating Petrov entourage, along with some associates. Her gaze was fixed at Samuel who looked seriously imposing while listening to Director Lee beside him. Contrary to her previous stern demeanor, the woman appeared amicable with a gracious smile on her face. Well, having a Petrov's attention will definitely put a smile on someone's face. With Samuel and Stephen Petrov listening to her, she surely is making a statement. "Director Lee is always trying so hard when Sir Samuel pays a visit." Jean's soft voice breaks the silence of the laboratory as they conduct a serious experiment at their respective workstations. Despite the fact that there is an interesting spectacle outside, they are unable to simply stop and openly chat. Not because they
Kamilla arrived at the penthouse shortly before midnight, as she did on most nights. Her steps are deliberate and heavy. Anyway, she is not looking forward to the empty space that awaits her. All the staff would leave after they are done cleaning and prepare her needs for the night. Also, because she is at work all day, the Chef would only come to prepare her breakfast. She is so exhausted that she has to drag her feet to the door. After mumbling a thank you to the security who opened the heavy door for her, she quickly entered. But her steps came to a halt when she saw the figure on the couch. With his grim expression and the robe he was wearing, he appeared to have been waiting for a long time. Their gazes met and for a moment they simply stared at each other. It took some time for her to slowly make her way towards the receiving area while keeping her gaze fixed on him. "Welcome home, Mr. Petrov," she muttered as she took a seat across from him. For a while, there was silence
"I prefer my coffee, black" Samuel seriously muttered.Director Lee looked at him, perplexed, while holding the neatly arranged cream packets inside the fancy container. Today marks the second day of Samuel and Stephen Petrov's visit to Petrov Pharmaceuticals. Director Lee, along with some executives, personally assisted the two men in the laboratory, as she did yesterday. To impress Samuel Petrov, she brought him an expensive creamer for his coffee. But what he said now had her perplexed. Several pairs of eyes are drawn to the table, where Director Lee is staring at Samuel Petrov with confusion. It is breaktime, and the common room is packed. "But, yesterday... Ahm... You went looking for creamer," she reminded him with an awkward smile. She waited for his response but received none. Samuel continued reading, ignoring her and her expensive offering. While Director Lee was left in a state of confusion, Kamilla and her team observed the spectacle. She, too, was confused. Samuel
"Director Lee was hospitalized. She is being closely monitored, but she is stable. Kyriz meets Kamilla in the lobby, and they walk together to the elevator.Kamilla simply nodded without saying anything. They have joined the crowd of employees waiting for the elevator in the early morning.Aside from Kyriz, everyone is discussing the incident from yesterday. They are still trying to figure out what happened with the director."It was so sudden""She might have endured it for a long time""She would be in the hospital for at least one week. Her doctor discovered an abnormality in her brain.""Pity for Director Lee."Kamilla could hear the hushed murmurs but showed no interest. Petrov Pharmaceuticals spent the first few hours of their day discussing Director Lee. However, unlike everyone else, she did not join the uproar. She became so preoccupied with work that she did not realize it was already lunchtime. Jean, as usual, pulled her out of her workstation, and the four of them will e
Kamilla entered the massive door and found Samuel behind his desk. More than his commanding presence, she was drawn to the delectable aroma that pervaded the entire office. "I have an early appointment with Vasili this morning. It is still too early to wake you up for breakfast," he stands up and walks casually towards the conference table, his hands in his pockets. Kamilla watches him in silence, and while she was disappointed not to see him at breakfast this morning, his explanation surprised her. "We finished ahead of schedule," he said, stopping a few feet from the table. "Chef Anton made lunch," he gestured to the table, and she realized the table was set with a feast. She looked at the mouthwatering gourmet dishes, which must taste divine. Her stomach even growled with excitement. Despite the temptation to devour the delectable feast, she returned her inscrutable gaze to him. "Then eat well, Mr. Petrov," she said politely, meeting his intent gaze. "I will not keep you fr
Samuel's eyes widened in horror as Kamilla entered his room in a skimpy black lace nightgown. She strutted into his room barefoot and miserably dressed. Needless to say, the delicately thin fabric did not conceal anything beneath. Worse, she is not wearing anything underneath. He could see the perfect curve of her body and all of her treasures, teasing his imagination to dangerous heights. "Shit," he exhales deeply and massages his temple. He suddenly got a headache."Let us sleep, Mr. Petrov," she said, smiling excitedly. However, unlike her, he is dreading going to bed. "You just sleep, Kamilla. I have to finish this" he sounded commanding despite struggling to calm his tumultuous heart.He has already finished his work and shut down his laptop. However, due to her outfit, he must turn it back on. "Can it wait until tomorrow? "It is late," she says, pouting as she walks towards him. She folded her arms against her chest and waited for him. However, he could not bear to look at
"Ella?" Kamilla turned to see who had called her, and she mentally scoffs as she recognizes who it was."I know it is you," the girl's smile spread as she confirmed it was Kamilla."How are you? She took the seat across from her without being invited."I am great, Celine," Kamilla said dryly. She is not in the mood for small talk, especially with Celine Donlov.After work, she wanted to spend some time by herself. Unlike other days, she left work early and declined to eat dinner with her team, as they typically do. However, meeting her ex-friend, Celine, made her reconsider her plans. "Ivan already works for Petrov Petroleum. "My dad made a referral for him," Celine said as she settled into her seat.Despite her disinterest in the whereabouts of Ivan, she was glad he made it to Petrov Petroleum. It was their dream to work for one of the Petrov enterprises while still in university. "I also work at the Petrov Resort and Casino," Celine continued, despite receiving no answer from he
All eyes turned to the menacing figure striding ahead of Petrov Petroleum's senior associates. COO Samuel Petrov.A monthly meeting with the CEO will take place, and it is the most dreaded day for the company's senior executives. Aside from CEO Alek Vasili Wright, COO Samuel Petrov and other Petrov men constantly imbued dread in the employees present at the meeting.Vasili and Samuel coincidentally arrived, following each other. Vasili had just walked in the door when Samuel arrived a few minutes later.Samuel Petrov's arrival caused quite a stir, drawing the CEO's attention towards him. "Winter received the stickers I sent her. I can tell she created quite a masterpiece" contrary to his serious demeanor earlier, Vasili beamed with joy seeing Samuel at the door."Well, you told her she could do anything about it," Samuel chuckled, pointing to his thousand-dollar business outfit.All the guests inside the conference room silently watched the vibrant interplay between the two cousins.
"We cannot interfere with their childhood just because they are unique. We cannot cage them all their lives, Baby" Kamilla seriously muttered while watching the triplets play together.They are already a year old, and no one would believe they are preterm babies. The triplets grew up normally and even exceeded the milestones predicted for their age.They are currently enjoying their tiny feet as they wander about their lavish playroom. "Beyyy...bi" Samuel and Kamilla exchanged startled looks when Phoenix mimicked their mother's words while pointing at their father.They were taken aback by the triplets' keenness, as they had been by earlier milestones they had witnessed from them.At twelve months, they began to stand and walk a few steps with assistance. Just a month later, they are strolling around their playroom on their own. "What is it, Fyn?" Kamilla tenderly asked her son, who is walking towards them."Beyyy...bi..." he pointed at their father and lay his head on Samuel's la
"Ready to go home?" Samuel asked, his lips nestled against Kamilla's temple."After six months, we can finally bring home our little fighters. So, yes, I am so ready to go home, Baby," she tearfully smiled, cradling their princess while Samuel carried their two boys.The triplets slumber peacefully in their arms, unconcerned by the bustle around them. She glanced at their three bundles of joy and could not help but smile, teary but joyful. "They appeared to have grown bigger. They looked a lot better without the tubes and medical equipment attached to them," she whispered, wiping away her tears."Yes, my love. They are ready for the world" Samuel helped her dry her cheeks.They were finally able to go home after six months in the facility. The triplets' health is already stable and have passed all of their tests, so the team approved their release. However, due to their prematurity, there are still stringent limitations. An inhouse medical team will assist them in taking care of th
"Babe..." Samuel's voice was muffled as he snuggled against Kamilla's neck. "I will only hold," she insists, her hand already sliding into his boxer.It had been a couple of weeks since her cesarian operation, and she could move freely without concern for her incision."Temptress...Urgh..." he bit her neck, making her giggle. "It's hard" she beamed with joy."It's early morning, Babe, of course it's hard." Though tortured, he chuckled at his wife's antics.Every morning, she would slip her hand inside his boxers and play with his morning wood. Her antics caused him to jerk since he cannot make love with her until she is fully healed. "Bigger than the hungarian sausage," she said with a naughty smile. "You are so huge, Baby. I can't believe this fits me" she mumbled softly, her hand is starting to stroke him to a rhythm he is so familiar with. Also the tightness and warmth akin to her hand wrapped around his shaft, which he sorely missed. "Arghh..." he responded with a deep grow
"But...? What is the but, Lia?" Samuel repeated, and tears began to obscure his vision.He has been trained to see all sides of situations and he consistently demands it regardless of its outcome. Their family waited in trepidation, afraid to even move. Every passing second is torture to everyone's sanity.Lia wiped her tears away and took a quick breath to alleviate the uncomfortable lump in her throat. "Dr. Rene Rechner modified the patented medicine used to wake up Grandmother Andrea." Lia earnestly explained, her eyes fixed at Samuel.At the mention of the drug developed by Dr. Rechner piqued everyone's interest, most particularly Samuel."Two of the triplets shared the same placenta and the other one has her own" Lia gently smiled."My princess got separated from her brothers" Samuel softly mumbled."Yes, and we almost lost her" Lia bitterly whispered, letting out a deep breath. "It was a nightmare. Reviving a fetus smaller than my knuckles was a scene I would rather forget. T
"It is taking so long," Samuel heaved a sigh and muttered, burying his face in his palm.The grueling wait is wreaking havoc on his sanity. It has been four hours and there is no indication of anyone leaving the operation room. "They have to make sure Kamilla and the babies are all right, Sam," Lexie said, rubbing his back to reassure him. Dinara is on the other side of him, doing the same to her son. "We shall keep praying for all of them, Sam. May all of the medical team be shone with divine wisdom that only the heavens could bestow. May Kamilla and the three babies be given the strength to endure" Lexie tenderly whispered with closed eyes. Before Lia, Dr. Rechner, and Abby took Kamilla to the surgery room, the entire family had arrived, including the Wrights and the Steels.Vasili and the other Petrov men arrived three hours later. But they made sure to check in with the others on the ongoing procedure since it started. "They are not done yet?" Vasili asked his brothers the ins
Kamilla had extensive monitoring to ensure she was ready for a cesarean section. Her blood pressure, however, has proven to be the most difficult obstacle. "Sam, go lay down next to Kamilla and sleep. Something is upsetting her, causing her blood pressure to fluctuate. I believe you are the one causing her distress," Lia mumbled sympathetically as she approached Samuel."What exactly do you mean, me?" Samuel was perplexed as he pointed to himself."Kamilla is exhibiting symptoms of stress. She may be lethargic but she is conscious, Sam. She knows exactly what is going on around her" Lia patiently explained, staring straight into his eyes."She knows when you are not eating or sleeping. She could sense your distress and guilt. She knows when you are drowning in work and not taking care of yourself the way you used to." Lia bitterly smiled, seeing his perplexity."She is aware of everything, yet she has no control over it. She cannot take care of you while fighting to survive and beari
"How are you, Babe?" Samuel approached the bed and leaned in to kiss the peacefully sleeping figure on it.He carefully took a seat next to her and hovered above her, his elbows propped up to support his weight. He longingly stares at her beautiful face, seemingly memorizing every detail of it. He received no warm response, as he usually does, but he continued to gently kiss her pale face."I finished some important meetings earlier and started handing over some of my tasks to Denver," he smiled as he planted a kiss on her slightly parted lips. "Starting tomorrow, I will be working from home. I will not leave unless absolutely essential, Babe. We will be together all day," he inhaled deeply with closed eyes, immersing his fatigued senses with her soothing natural scent.He just finished showering alone. It was extremely lonely going about their daily routine without her, but he will persevere. He will wait for her.Yesterday was a mix of joy and doom for him. He found Kamilla had b
"Good day, Madame Kamilla," staff greeted as she make way to the private elevator with her security. "Good day," she remarked with a courteous smile and a kind nod to everyone. Her presence inside Petrov Petroleum's main office has become more frequent in recent days. It had been four months since her wedding, and she was now undergoing rigorous training under all Petrov senior scientists, as Doctor Lia had planned for her. They are preparing her as future chief scientist at the facility. She was doing well in her training, except for her odd yearning to see and smell Samuel every now and then. She was trying to concentrate on her work, but she couldn't resist the impulse to meet with Samuel. So despite the hassle of traveling to the main office from her location, she would make the effort to visit him. However, unlike most days, she felt a little lethargic. She woke up fine earlier. However, when she arrived at the facility, she felt an unusual tightness in her gut. She tried