Her hand slightly tightens around her phone as she stood in the doorway and stared in surprise at the two people standing outside her apartment.
"Mom? Dad? Well, this is a surprise, what brings the two of you here?"
She immediately questions them while pocketing her phone, her mind completely forgotten about Chase's text.
"We wanted to come to see you. Is that so hard to believe?" Her mother replied with a little sass in her tone.
Sylvia leaned against the door and frowned at them.
"At this time of the night?" Her father nodded.
"Yes well, your mother and I have been planning to come see you but we were to
Sylvia greeted everyone with a smile the minute she arrived at work. She was in a great today and was not going to let anything spoil it, even the front desk receptionist was surprised at the sudden happy energy she was giving out the whole morning.Around midday, she continued with her work. Answering phone calls on behalf of Jason and scheduling the next events, then she worked on the pending paperwork that she's yet to submit later in the day."When can I receive the folder? That sounds great, I'll send you the email once I got it.....right thank you."She puts down the phone and continued to type on her computer. Her concentration was suddenly disrupted when a knock came from the door and she looked up and saw Maryanne standing there.
Chase held his phone in one hand and continue to stare at the black screen of his iPhone 14 with a small frown on his face. For the past five hours, there hasn't been any texts or calls from Sylvia and he was starting to wonder why even though he just saw her this morning.From his point of view, she looked alright with a happy smile on her face and she didn't look like she was busy at all. He thought that agreeing to start over with her meant they were gonna act like a couple in a relationship that texts and calls each other every minute to check up on one another even though they worked in the same building.He knows Sylvia is not that type of girl which is why something else was bothering him about her behavior.A sudden knock sounded from the door and he quickly stra
Sylvia walked out of her bedroom with a towel in one hand, trying to dry her wet long blond locks after taking a shower. It has been a long day for her and the warm water helped relaxed her muscles and her mind.She sat down on the barstool in front of her kitchen counter and poured herself a glass of wine. Then she flipped her phone over and was surprised to see a text from Chase.C-Me. You. Dinner at 7.It was direct and simple leaving no room for questions. Sylvia suddenly thought about her conversation with Matt earlier today and her mood quickly turned sour.She took a big sip of her wine and stared at the text again. Even though Matt's words had bothered her a l
Sylvia stiffened in her seat as she tried her very best to remain still but the feel of the makeup brush tickling upon her eyelids was making it very hard to stop moving. "I can't believe you talked me into this. You know I don't do makeup." She mumbled under her breath to Shay. "We're going to a club Syl, you have to look the part." Sylvia's eyebrows lightly pinched together in the middle and she squint her eyes at Shay while she continues to apply eye shadow on her lids. "I look perfectly fine without makeup thank you very much." Shay sighed and put the brush away and looked straight into
The next day, they decided to go and stay at one of Chase's private villas outside the city. The beautiful luxurious place was located near the sea and it was breathtaking at first sight.Shay and Jason went ahead of them to check out the place while Sylvia and Chase decided to walk around the beach for a while hand in hand.She stopped walking and took off her sandals and then walked near the edge of the beach where the water rushed up to the shore and touched her feet."Hmm, this is so relaxing," Sylvia said with her eyes closed.Chase glanced at her and then smiled."That's part of the special thin
It was nearly dark when Shay and Jason came back to the villa. Sylvia was already waiting anxiously inside for Shay and the minute she arrives, she stood up and went up to her and hugged her."You okay?" Shay nodded against her neck and she pulled back and smiled at her."I'm here right by your side if you need to talk."Shay nods her head and leaned towards Jason's side."I know, thank you syl. I'm so glad you're here.""You guys wanna watch a movie or something?" Chase suddenly called out from the living room.
It was nearly dark by the time they got back to the city. Chase wanted to drop her off at home so they stopped by Subway and bought subs for Sylvia's dinner as she wanted it in the first place before they continue to drive to her apartment. He parked the car out front and they both went inside, her hand clasped around him while his other hand was carrying her subway pack. "Syl!" Her steps froze midway when the familiar voice rang inside the lobby. She looked up and saw her small sister waiting in the lounge area and then she stood up and started to walk towards them. It has been a while since they last saw each other and she was quite surprised that Sonya is here at her apartment to see her when usually they would meet up a
When Chase finally got home, he was surprised to see that his mother was still awake and sitting in the living room reading a magazine. Her face lights up when she saw him walk into the room and she stood up and greets him with a hug. "Well, how was it?" She asked him with a smile referring to the weekend getaway. "It was great, we had a lot of fun but too bad we had to come back tonight because I have a business meeting tomorrow morning with Mr. Takahashi." They sat down on the couch and his mother shifted closer to his side and starts playing with his hair. "Did you see Grandpa's roses in
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Shanelle POVAs I sat behind the wheel of my car, driving down the bustling city streets, my mind was consumed by thoughts of Vincent. It had been two long days since we had last seen each other, those fleeting moments when he and Dan dropped us off at our hotel, leaving without much of a goodbye. Yet, despite the brevity of our encounter, I couldn't shake him from my thoughts.Did he think of me too? Was he caught in a whirlwind of memories and emotions just as I was? These questions tumbled through my mind, blending with the cacophony of car horns and the distant hum of city life. The uncertainty gnawed at me, twisting my heart in knots. I longed for answers, for a connection that I hoped went beyond a mere chance encounter.My destination, the prestig
Shanelle POVI stepped into the safe house, the familiar scent of home welcoming me. The adrenaline from the day's events was finally subsiding as I closed the door behind me. We had made it back safely, and a sense of relief washed over me. My muscles ached from the physical exertion and tension, and I couldn't wait to let go of the weight that had been pressing on me.After a quick glance around the dimly lit living room, I made my way towards the bedroom. The hot water of the shower embraced me, washing away the grime and leaving me refreshed. I changed into fresh clothes, relishing the feeling of comfort they brought. With a deep breath, I stepped outside into the night air, making my way toward the pool.The sky stretched above me, a canvas of stars
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Shanelle POVAs the anticipation built up inside me, I glanced at the clock on my bedroom wall. It was already 9:00 p.m., and I hurriedly surveyed myself in the mirror, making sure every detail of my outfit was just right.I had opted for a sleek black dress that hugged my curves in all the right places. Its off-the-shoulder design added a touch of sophistication, while the knee-length skirt showcased a playful edge. I paired it with strappy heels that elongated my legs and completed the look with a statement necklace and a bold red lip. I couldn't help but feel confident in this ensemble.Beatrice and Kayleen burst into my room with equally limited excitement for tonight's mission or whatever they wanted to call it. They looked stunning in their own dis