My other works: Love Slave to the Mafia Boss's Passion, Lust Contracts, Conquering the Emperor
Taking the cab wasn’t bad but it was quite pricey. After a relatively traffic-free ride, I arrived at the bar right on time to help out with pre-opening tasks. Kat and other team members were there to greet me enthusiastically. “How was the move? You should have let me help you…” Kat asked as she stood next to me. I picked up some utensils and began arranging them. Opening time will arrive soon so we had to hurry a bit right now. “Smooth. There’s nothing for you to worry about. I told you that I didn’t have a lot of stuff. Thanks for offering to help though,” I replied before smiling appreciatively at her. “Do you think Charles will turn up today?” Kat asked wistfully. “Do you want to see him?” I asked teasingly. “Of course. I want to see what moves he’ll make on you. Haha!” Kat replied before laughing loudly.My eyes glanced towards the still-closed door of the bar’s entrance as I wondered if Charles would make it tonight. I didn’t know where he went but I hoped that he was alr
“Every mission has its own danger. We’re not paid the way we’re paid to sit back and relax in safety,” Charles stated like it was nothing. “Oh…” I mumbled without bothering to hide my worry and disappointment. “Don’t worry. I hardly do any work myself anymore. I’m more into managing teams and tasking people with missions now. I’m not as young as I used to be…” Charles said with a relaxed smile. I wondered just how old he was. He made it sound like he was so old but from what I could tell, he was probably in his early thirties, and he couldn’t possibly be older than 35. Was that considered very old already in this field of work? “How old are you, Charles?” I asked without thinking. Shit. I cursed myself as the question slipped carelessly out of my mouth. “No…sorry. I didn’t mean to pry…” I quickly apologized. Charles just laughed at me. He seemed to be in a very good mood, and it didn’t seem like anything I said or did would ruin his temper. “It’s ok. I actually like it that yo
Reiner looked up to see his parents already seated at their regular places at the dining table. Rachael greeted them happily and both of them smiled to welcome her. She really does feel like a part of the family, just like the old days. Perhaps nothing here had changed at all and the one who had changed was him. Suddenly, he felt quite out of place in his own home. “You haven’t visited us for a while. I really miss you; you know?” Queen said before smiling her pretty smile at Rachael. “Sorry about that. I was away on a trip with some friends and so I just got back,” Rachael replied. “I see. Well, why don’t we eat first before we chat. I’m sure that you’re already hungry,” Queen suggested as she gestured with her hand to the bunch of dishes prepared and laid out on the dining table. “Thank you…” Rachael replied. Reiner watched the whole conversation unfold without feeling any sense of engagement. As far as he was aware, he wasn’t needed here, and he couldn’t wait for this dinn
“Thank you for having me here for dinner,” she replied smoothly. “You’re welcomed here any time, you know that. Please send my regards to your mother. I hope that she will get well soon,” Queen said.“Of course. Thank you, Queen,” Rachael thanked the older woman politely. “Thank you, Rachael. Knight, please take care of her,” Queen said before smiling at them both and taking her leave. Reiner watched as his mother walked gracefully out of the dining room, leaving him alone with Rachael once again. He felt tired after spending his entire day entertaining her or more like letting her try to entertain him. He glanced at his watched and wondered when Rachael would go home. Just as Reiner was about to suggest that Rachael should head home, the younger woman spoke up. “The weather is so nice. What about an evening stroll in the garden with me?” Rachael suggested in a pleading voice. Reiner remembered how she would beg for him to play with her when she was younger too. Whenever her fath
“Go home…” Reiner said as he stood up from the chair. He turned on his heels and began walking away without looking back. As far as he was concerned, the conversation between them was over. He didn’t want to stay to answer any of her questions or confirm any of her suspicions.“I won’t give up. We’re going to get married no mater what!” Rachael called out stubbornly from behind him. Reiner ignored her words complete as he continued walking away. The situation had gotten much worse than he initially estimated. Rachael was supposed to help him until he was done with what he had intended which was to send Natalia back home. She was never supposed to be in love with him. When he broke off their engagement years ago, he had been certain that she was happy and relieved to have the freedom to choose her life partner on her own. How did things turn out like this?…It ended up being a very busy night at the bar and I didn’t get a chance to talk properly to Charles again until it was closing
“I see…that’s one hell of a project that you’re working on,” Charles said, and he seemed interested. “Yeah…honestly, we haven’t gotten very far at all and…that’s probably because I’m not at all knowledgeable about this topic…” I admitted a little sadly. “I wish I could give you an easy and simple answer, but the reality is, it’s not easy at all. There are too many factors and uncertainties involved in a mission,” Charles replied followed by a sigh. “I understand that but there’s got to be something that we can do to help…” I said, not willing to give up on this. “Well, there are many things that could indicate that agents are more likely to be compatible but there is no sure formula and no guarantee that they will be…” Charles said sternly. “Such as?” I prompted as my eyes widened in interest.Charles turned to smile at me, and I could tell that he was slightly amused at my intense curiosity regarding this topic. “Such as skill level, experience working together, religion, perso
“We should stop for now. I can tell that your mind is elsewhere…” Charles said gently.I was shocked at how understanding he was. Then I was shocked that he could tell and that made me feel very ashamed of myself. He’s so kind to me and I was just using him to comfort myself. “I’m sorry…” I apologized guiltily. “It’s ok. We don’t need to rush this. Goodnight, Natalia,” Charles said as he reached out and stroked my hair softly. “Thank you. Goodnight, Charles,” I said softly before getting out of his car. …Reiner woke up with a throbbing headache the following morning. He stretched as he got out of bed and headed for the shower. His instinct told him that today would be another bad day. The event that unfolded with Rachael last night ended in a complete disaster. He had told her to go home while she was crying her eyes out and he was beginning to regret it right now. He looked at his phone and saw no miscalls from Rachael. She’s probably mad right now, not surprisingly. He took a
Monday arrived and I was determined to make it to work on time despite the heavy Monday morning traffic in the business district. I would be lying if I said that I didn’t feel anxious about going to work today. Honestly, I didn’t know what kind of face to make when I met Reiner after seeing him and his fiancée together on that day. I was spying on them, and I was paying the price for that dishonest act now. I got into the elevator, and I was on my way up to his office. There was no point running away from it. Unless I give up this job entirely, he’s going to remain as my boss and I’m still going to be his secretary. Reiner called me countless times yesterday. Of course, I didn’t answer any of his calls. The reason was obvious, I didn’t know what to say to him and I wasn’t exactly in the mood to have a pleasant conversation with him either. I didn’t even wonder why he was calling me. He probably found out that I had moved out of his mansion, and he was probably glad about it. The ele