“Okay, let’s get serious. We’ve got work to do. Where the hell should we start this time? I’ve run out of ideas.” James changed the topic.“Well, I’m feeling half dead right now. Let’s call it a night, tomorrow is not here yet.”Ben put if off. James looked at his partner and shook his head.“I don’t know why you’re half dead when it was me who ran after the girl, and you’re just resting your badass in the car.“So I guess you’re also half dead. See you in the morning, buddy. Let’s pray that we have some luck tomorrow.”Ben concluded, slapped James’s shoulder. James sighed and nodded since he was tired as Ben said. He walked into his bedroom, felt heavy in his head when thinking about the big assignment.***Stella did not come to the restaurant that week. She told everyone there if anybody came and asked for her, just said they did not know anything.Later, Supa told her that there were some guys came and asked for a woman named Violet. Stella knew straight away it was THEM, the bad
Stella received orders to be delivered at the Grand MC hotel which was a seven-star luxury hotel she knew but never had a chance to go in there. She was not sure why the hotel guests dared to order food from outside to eat. Because it seemed ill-mannered and insulting the skills of the hotel chefs. However, that was not her problem. Everyone had the freedom to do anything according to their own rights under the laws. She was wearing another restaurant's uniform, which was a black T-shirt, had the name ‘Vi Wine’ printed on its chest and wearing her favorite black jeans. She had a brown leather jacket covered on top, wearing a pair of sneakers. She drove to the hotel. When she arrived, she informed the security at the front door that she was delivering food to the guests on the 30th floor. The security made a face like he did not believe her. However, he led her to the reception front desk. It was a very long counter with so many nice-looking receptionists in the hotel well-cut suit u
Leonard looked at Sam and then looked at the girl. Aha, that’s why Sam was embracing her.He nodded with understanding. But however, he felt something was not quite right. This woman somehow kicked his memory in some ways and he was not sure which way, but she felt familiar. With suspicion filled in his mind, he looked at the woman and stared longer this time.It took only seconds for her to be unable to resist his glare. Her face gradually lifted up and looked at him in the eyes. Leonard stood still, his dark eyebrows suddenly frowned upon when catching her look.He reached out and pulled her cap off. The pretty sweet face was clear right in front of his eyes. Her huge black eyes looked even bigger, he froze. His eyes did not move from her face and no blinking.It’s her! Violet? … Wine? … Sam’s girlfriend?“What? … Wine? … Girlfriend? … She’s your girlfriend, Sam?”Leonard heard his own voice asking out loud. Sam nodded. He confirmed with a tight hug wrapped around her shoulders and
Time had gone by so quickly until graduation.Sam decided to continue his studies at a famous medical school in England. Sophia went with him to continue her master’s degree.For Stella, she decided to have a break from studying, thought that she would find a job first and maybe continue her study later when she felt ready again.Sam suggested that Stella should apply for a job at his father’s company in Boston. At first, she refused because she did not want to use special rights over others, it was unfair. But Sam sent an application with a copy of her Graduate Transcript and Stella got a phone call asking her to go for an interview.She was not happy with Sam but he said he would not be happy either if he had not helped. Sam assured that he did not tell anybody that she was his close friend. The reason she was called, it was the manager’s decision, and he considered it from her excellent academic performance himself.However, After a week, Sam was successful in trying to convince he
What a start of the day!Stella was sitting very still even her eyes didn’t blink.“Stella, Mr. Duncan is waiting for you in his office right now.”Mr.Lee said after putting the telephone down.“Yes, Mr.Lee, ah, would you like anything before I go?”Stella asked the manager in case he could extend her time a little.“No, thank you. You should go now before he gives me another call.” He reminded her, kind voice but with serious gesture in his eyes.“Yes, sir.”She walked to the elevator, her heart was racing up and she tried to breath in and out deeply to make it slow down. She stepped in, pressed a button, the floor number that she never came up there before. The elevator stopped at the top floor of the building. When the door opened, she saw a door room not far from where she was stepping out.There were two men standing right there, like they were waiting and she remembered one of them straight away. He’s the one who chased after her four years ago!“Miss. This way, please.”He said
He lifted his face up, his breath was heavy and fast and as well as hers. Her pretty face had gone red including her ears and her neck.“Remember! Don’t challenge my authority! “The low-pitched voice spoke close to her lips. Stella blinked, the consciousness slowly came back.“You can’t use your authority with me!” The angry voice shouted, and the only seconds Leonard forgot to protect himself, a small but strong fist shot straight to his cheek.“Fuck!”. He felt a sharp pain where her fist hit him.Stella spun out of his arms, but he was faster, strong hands grabbed her body and pulled her against him again. He closed his lips on hers. Kissed her fiercely. Stella flung her hands slap them hard on his both cheeks. His face turned red with a palm-printed on. His brain was pausing for two seconds.“Fucking hell, you are such hard work!” He snarled and lowered his face to her, she tossed her head away.“Sam! Help!”She shouted out the name that came to her mind, suddenly, it was like a m
Leonard's displeased sound loud enough to make James and Ben jump a little. They were afraid of her braveness. Nobody dared to bargain with the master of money as he just told her. It’s only Leonard Duncan who could determine the destiny of his employees. Everything, depended on him, only one man!Stella shrugged.“I’ve changed my mind now, I want four times my salary or I’ll leave right now. And I’ll make sure Sam knows about what had happened to me.”She gave him the last offer and a bit of threat made herself ready to step out of the room.“If you step out of this room, your life will never be the same again.”The low voice intimidated and his face turned stern, his eyes were staring at her seriously with a displeased gesture.The bodyguards looked at each other and were really praying for the pretty Miss as they quite liked the way she challenged against the boss’s authority for a change, lucky for them to see such a brave girl in front of their eyes. The one and only. They hoped
Leonard sat behind the big desk in the center of the room. Behind him, there were tall cabinets stood against the big wall, full of books and folders. In front of the desk, there were two chairs, on the left corner, there was a set of dark brown leather sofas and a mini bar near the wall. This room was his office, everything he needed for work was right in here.He stopped reading the reports, put the folder down and looked up to his bodyguards. He heard them whispering for a while and it got on his nerves.“What is it?”He asked with an annoyed tone. gazing at the two tall men. They were standing with their hands in front of their crotch like they were so scared of him, but he knew his bodyguards too well, they were just pretending to be afraid… gave him a lot of bullshit sometimes. “Uh … nothing, boss. We’re just seeing Sam posting on his Facebook. He’s got injured.”James reported. Leonard immediately frowned with worry in his eyes.“Really? What happened. He didn’t mention it las
When Stella was due to give birth, Leonard took her to the private hospital. He was with her all the time in the delivery room, supporting his beloved wife. Until when he saw the baby came out in front of his eyes. Leo felt so overwhelmed with happiness to witness and being with her in every step of the baby's natural vaginal delivery. The doctor and nurses did what they had to do according to the procedures in the delivery room.Later on, Stella was transferred to a VIP room. The little baby had perfect health, weighed 7.5lb. He could cry very loudly as though he was trying to announce his coming on earth to everyone to know. "Very good. That's my son! You must be loud and clear just like your father." The new father was very pleased with his baby. He was standing and looking at him in the cradle. Stella was looking at the tall handsome man who never left the baby's side yet since they had arrived in the room.He looked up at her then walked to sit on the bed beside her and bend d
That night, everything went well. The party had finished at midnight. In the penthouse, Stella stood in front of the mirror. Leonard came to embrace her from behind and planted a kiss on her shoulder. They looked at each other in the mirror. He lifted her left hand up with his. They were wearing wedding rings. He smiled happily while looking at their joined hands. "Do you like the ring?" He asked, raised her hand to kiss. His heart was overwhelming with happiness. They were really married and their hearts were united as one now. "Yes. I love it, especially the message." Stella answered. His ring was engraved 'Forever Wine' on it. And hers had 'Forever Leo' on it. He reached out to rub her belly gently. "Hey, baby. Your mummy and daddy are now married. Are you happy? I love you so much and I can't wait to see you." He said softly while caressing her stomach gently. Stella smiled. He was so adorable when he was talking to the baby like this. Leo turned her to face him. "From now
"You don't have to put your nose in my personal business and worry about me. Just pay attention to your own stuff. Mine is well taken care of."James said and lifted the glass to sip. Ben laughed in his throat."Really? I am glad to hear that. But let me know if you need my help. Looking at your slow motion I don't know how many more New Year's Eve to count down for you to get your own Eve."Ben was teasing his slow friend."Hey! Have you ever heard the saying...Slow but sure? A good man won't take advantage of the woman he cares for." James responded. "Wow, since when you become a gentleman?"Ben pretended to make a shocked look."Well, when you meet the right one, you will understand, man. And stop barking. It's time to count down now."James said. Then the boss raised his glass up."Ready everyone? Let's do it!"10... 9... 8...7...6...5...4...3...1...Happy New Year!Then the boss pulled his missy to kiss to celebrate their new year and more happy moments to come.Two weeks after
Stella kept herself warm with a thick and soft sweater, coat and scarf. She wore black jeans and boots. All that was because Leo had to make sure she was not going to get cold. The square and shopping center was crowded, full of shoppers. People were walking and rushing like armies of ants, their hands were full of bags. The big Christmas trees, the lights, and all decorations made the atmosphere look exciting and made people feel joy in their hearts, ready for the special time of the year.Stella walked hand in hand with Leo having Ben and James followed."Don't walk too fast, you might stumble. And I don't want people to walk into you." Leo said. Stella smiled at him and nodded just to give him peace of mind."I think you should go and sit down at the coffee shop. Let me do the shopping. It looks crazy and I don't feel like seeing you walking here and risking to be knocked down."Leo said when he saw that there were too many people. He decided to take Stella to the nearest coffee
"Yes, they are. But I have put them nice and tidy in the drawer for five times already and you keep taking them out like this, um..."She was teasing him. Leo shrugged and ignored her words.Ben and James were laughing silently, so amused to see their big boss being crazy around the baby's cute stuff. It had been a week since the boss found his missy and brought her home. Now they understood each other and being so sweet to one another. "Wine, don't walk too quickly, you're gonna fall."The sentence Ben and James had heard a lot recently. The boss warned his missy every time when she lifted her feet from A to B which was only in the penthouse and it was a very safe area."I am very careful here, don't worry."She said and lifting Summer's toy basket up. Leo hurried to take it."Don't lift it. Why are you so stubborn? How many times do I have to tell you not to carry any heavy things?"He scolded. Stella looked at the man who carried Summer's basket and picked the puppy's toys up from
After eating, they returned to the room at 1 a.m. Leo carried his small suitcase which he always had in his car just in case.They brushed their teeth and changed clothes and jumped into bed and snuggled together. The weather was cold outside but warm inside just like their hearts right now, warm and filled with love. "I missed you so so much."He said and kissed her gently. Stella put her arms around his neck and kissed him back. They were telling each other by using the action to show their love to one another until the room was filled with the heat from the love telling process."I couldn't eat or sleep. Without you, life isn't the same for me. "The deep gentle voice whispered. The big hands removed all his and her clothes and finally naked.He touched and kissed her until she felt her body become hot from the heat of desire."Me too." She whispered back to him. They caressed one another until their breathing had become faster. Leo kissed on her neck and licked her nipples. He s
Stella lifted her face up to look at him."Let's get inside."She said and pulled him into the room and closed the door."How did you find me?"She asked, walked to sit down on the edge of the bed. Leo followed and sat beside her."Summer."He answered. She nodded to acknowledge as Summer had a tracking device on him. She looked down at her hands. He pulled her into his arms again. She leaned her face on his wide chest. He put his chin on her head."Why did you run away from me? I worried to death that you might be in danger and get hurt."His voice shook when asked. Stella bit her lower lip, trying not to cry."I am just stupid. I don't know what I was thinking. I am sorry to make you worried."She said with a sober voice, the tears started to flow out again. Having seen him like this, she was happy but hurt by the memory buried in her heart for a long time. Leo pressed the chin on her head."I understand."He said gently, his hands touching her back to soothe her.Leo felt relieved
Leo drove to the apartment parking lot. He was hoping she was here. Somebody opened the door and he followed then he went up to her apartment and was pressing the bell. But nobody answered. So he was sitting on the floor in front of her room.Leo called James to asked if she came back home yet but the answer was no. He kept calling her and left messages. Time had passed slowly than ever for Leo. He called Sam and Sophia in case she decided to join them but they did not know and now they were worried, too.Leo believed she would be here so he was sitting leaning against her room's wall. He was awake until three o'clock then he fell asleep. Leo woke up about five. He rang the bell in case she came and sneaked in while he was sleeping but no response. He went down and asked the security there. The guy said he had not seen her come."Where are you, Wine?"Leo was so worried and stressed. The weather was very cold and she had not taken her medication and supplements with her.Where did she
Stella told the taxi driver that she wanted to stop at the supermarket on the way to the apartment. There was a place that allowed small pets to go in with their owners.She wanted to buy a few things, milk and coffee for example.When being outside like this, she felt lonely. She missed him because of the habit that he had always been with her by her side. Why did she let the silly emotions attack her like this? The feelings of jealousy and painful memory. She should not let it hurt her at all. As it was not the present. It was the past and it's long gone."Oh ... I'm sorry."Stella hurried to apologize when her trolley accidentally bumped into the back of an American woman."It's okay. No worries."She turned to said to Stella and she was staring at her for a second. "Um ... Are you Thai?"She asked. Stella nodded and gave her a smile."Yes. I am. How did you know?"She was surprised that the lady could point out."Well, I am an American-Thai.""Realy? Wow! I am Stella Willaiwan,