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How Our Paths Crossed Chapter Forty-two
Dai's POVAfter staying away from Mr. Trump's room for a while, I decide to go back. I open the door slightly to step in when I hear Lia say "For your sake I'll sign the marriage contract" whatttt?!!!! I was really going to give her the benefit of doubt that she wasn't like Juni and the rest of the women out there.I was so wrong about her, how would she sleep at night knowing she's taking advantage of a dying man just to acquire his wealth. It's true that she's a hard worker but I'm beginning to think it was all a ploy to lure her target and unfortunately for my partner who seemed smitten by her.I don't think there's anything I can do to stop this cuz I've tried persuading my partner not to go through with this. I know he doesn't have any family left but there are other ways to give out his wealth. There are orphanages, care homes or even free will donation centres."When would you like to sign the contract, cuz you need to do it as soon as possible seeing as my partner doesn't have
How Our Paths Crossed Chapter Forty-three
Dahlia's POVThe look in Dai's eyes was that of disgust and disappointment, I am aware that he's hurt over Mr. Trump's demise but he clearly sees me as a gold-digger. He doesn't need to say it cuz I see it all over his face, even his eye contact is brutal to my soul.I lied about my friend picking me up cuz I didn't want to make matters worst. I decide to stay a little with Mr. Trump, he's so drained and it pains my heart that a kind hearted person like him has to go through all this pain."Your friend isn't picking you up right?" Mr. Trump questions knowingly, even in sickness you can't out smart a legend."I didn't mean to lie, I just...." I feel bad I had to lie to Mr. Trump"It's fine, I understand why you did that and I want to plead with you to be patient with him. Please don't give up on him." he inhales "You have feelings for him and I know he feels the same and even more for you. That's the reason why he feels betrayed and hurt, he thinks you're the same as Juni" I don't know
How Our Paths Crossed Chapter Forty-four
Dai's POVMy brothers weren't pleased when I told them I didn't want anyone sniffing in my business, I don't want them to make me feel like I don't have control over my life. I was out of line even though they mean well but I need to figure everything out before my partner loses everything to Lia.Like I had assured Lia and my partner about the contract which I had drafted in two days, it was a chilly night at around 8pm, my partner laid in bed while Lia sat in a chair beside his bed. I just want the contract signing to be done and over with.I had finally come to terms with the fact that nothing could be done to safe my partner, after I spoke with his doctor and sent his results to a cancer specialist who is an acquaintance of my father. The specialist had thesame bad news as my partner's doctor.He didn't have much time and instead of making things hard for him in his last days by going against the marriage contract and transfer of properties, I decided to go with it as my partner's
How Our Paths Crossed Chapter Forty-five
Dahlia's POVI knew Dai was upset about the whole issue but his words really cut deep in my heart. I couldn't defend myself, to tell him I love him and that I'm only doing this to fulfill the last wishes of Mr. Trump and his dear late wife's dreams of taking care of homeless children back in America through their orphanage and foundation.I don't care about the money, I'm just grateful to Mr. Trump for helping me pay my student debts at the University and this is something I was going to be indebted to him for the rest of my life. I don't have the courage to return back to Mr. Trump's room, so I just go home.I ignore dinner and head straight to bed, cried alil before falling asleep. The next days pass in a blur. One week has gone by since I signed the contract and everyone at the office isn't really aware of it. I don't plan to tell anyone.Working with Dai is a pain in the arse, he always finds faults in everything I do and even few of the other employees are beginning to notice it,
How Our Paths Crossed Chapter Forty-six
Dai's POVToday might just be the worst day of my life, My partner has been laying in his bed all day as usual while Lia and her friends were playing some games at one corner of the room. To distract myself from thinking about my partner's health and Lia, I got my Laptop out of the bag I brought to do some work.It's hard to focus when the woman who makes me feel strange things is around me. We don't need to be closer to each other or make small talk for me to be affected cuz only her presence was enough to affect me. I am staring intently at my Laptop screen, when I notice Lia push a button making a sound which got me up on my feets as fast as possible.Rushing to my partner's bed "What's going on" I asked her in a panicked voice "he's having a seizure again" she replies with teary eyes. My heart sinks seeing her in this state and my partner wasn't doing well either. The medical staffs were quick in action with taking my partner to the ER. I'm confused at Lia's show of sadness, her
How Our Paths Crossed Chapter Forty-seven
Dai's POVI am getting ready to drive off to my partner's home when I recall my time at the cemetery, everyone had gone to where the reception was held but Lia stayed back. She was crouched down between my partner and his wife's graves, talking and crying which was odd to me cuz I believe she's just pretending but there was no one at the cemetery for her to pretend with.This is all so confusing, Mr. Ramsey said she'll be at the Will reading. I really have this confusing feeling about her. Not wasting precious time, I pick up my keys and hit the road. I am 30minutes early cuz I had a few things to discuss with Mr. Ramsey before Lia arrives."Good morning Everyone" Lia walks into the room wearing a black simple flowing gown, no makeup and a small black bag. She looks more like a bereaved daughter than a bereaved wife. "Good morning Dahlia, how are you?" Mr Ramsey ask"I am fine, Thank you" she replies with a polite smile, this woman was really blessed by the heavens to charm men on ea
How Our Paths Crossed Chapter Forty-eight
Dahlia's POVI've had it with Dai and his arrogance, if he thinks he can walk me out of the company then he's in for a surprise. There's no way I'm giving up on a job I got because of my credentials and qualifications.I gave up easily on the company shares because I didn't want them from the beginning. If I had a choice, I'll give him all the wealth and let him handle Mr. Trump's donations and investments. Sitting with my girls after telling them about the awful day I had because of Dai and how difficult he's making life for me. "I can't believe I had a childish crush on that arrogant jerk, but to think he wasn't this up tight and self absorbed when I was younger." Hana seems surprised at Dai's behaviour."you should quit and relocate back to the US and maybe establish your own company, plus you'll be closer to managing Mr. Trump's orphanage and foundation" Sarah says while typing on her laptop. "Girl, you deserve a fresh start away from your Boss and his arrogance. I'm thinking of r
How Our Paths Crossed Chapter Forty-nine
Dahlia's POVHe just needed to show the hotel staff how much he didn't want to spend his time with the likes of me, even though I don't want to share a room with him either but I'm not acting all desperate. The receptionist not being able to handle the situation well, calls the manager who apologizes for the mix up but offers to bring in a sofa bed for us to better put privacy between us in the suite. He even offered to have our meals for our entire stay, put under the hotel's tab as compensation for their mistake. I like how the manager is trying to amend the issue but Dai being Mr. arrogance wasn't having it. He refused the offer and requests that I call the driver whom he dismissed after he dropped us, to come get us to another hotel close by this hotel.This hotel is the reception venue for Mr. Laurel's wedding, reasons why almost all the guest are lodged here. "some arrogant jerk sent the driver off without getting his contact details, it's best you stop acting rude and accept t
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How Our Paths Crossed Chapter sixty-four
Dai's POVHolding Lia against her will made me feel terrible, seeing her cry in the elevator broke my heart so much. I had to let her go tonight not because I am giving up but I need to think about my plan to win her back. Last night was crazy, I felt dejected and abandoned. I promised not to drink when I decided to come to the US to find Lia, but I broke that promise and got wasted last night in my room. Wallowing in self-pity and thinking about the woman I lost.I can't remember what happened after drinking so much. My head hurts as I try to open my eyes, the curtains are open though I think I remember shutting them last night. My brain works over time and I sit up supporting my body with the headboard of the bed."Sleeping beauty finally decides to wake up" that....that voice sounds awfully familiar, my eyes get acquainted to the light in the room. "Liam? how?....." of course he got the keys to my room since he's the one who booked for it."I'm glad you figured everything so, I wo
How Our Paths Crossed Chapter sixty-three
Dahlia's POVI became mute and froze at the spot I was standing at looking into the eyes of my baby's father, for the first time in a few months, he didn't look like his powerful self. The Dai Japana I knew who was he'll bent on making my life a living hell looked tired and stressed. Sara felt Hana was keeping a secret when she arrived New York, we had to force it out of her.She told us how Dai had been stalking Sara's home back in Tokyo and how he had been bugging her to help him win me back. I didn't believe my ears when she told us everything. So, I had just thought he won't be serious about finding me though I had to take on precautionary measures like, letting go of social media and just focusing on my Job at Rising Tech.Standing here staring at the man who made me cry for many weeks, battling depression and pregnancy hormones. "Lia!" his voice comes out like a whisper which brings me back to the reality of things, I turn around and bolt out the closes exit out of this place. S
How Our Paths Crossed Chapter sixty-two
Dai's POVI am counting the minutes this jet has to land in New York and every hour that draws me closer to Lia, my older brother's wife couldn't get much out of Lia about the new company she's working at. Lia mostly engages in platonic conversations with her and Hana has told Abe to let me leave Lia make her own decisions. I understand her loyalty to her friend even though it hurts.Abe and I travel to the US together since he plans to see his girlfriend and spend quality time with her. I plan to trail Hana after her date with Abe tomorrow but things don't go as planned , Hana comes over with a small packed bag to see Abe at the hotel we are staying at. Abe informs me she is staying with him till he travels back. My hopes of seeing Lia shattered.Hana refuses to discuss about Lia with either of us and my best friend being a love sick puppy begged me to let go of trying to convince his woman. I dabble on possible areas to begin my search for Lia which seems time consuming.I'm not giv
How Our Paths Crossed Chapter sixty-one
Dahlia's POVMy job at Rising Tech has been great and working with Mr. Liam is a breathe of fresh air, he's truly gifted in game programming and gaming softwares. It's amazing how much I can put together what I learned at school to create a game that millions of persons can play.Almost everyone at the company knows I'm pregnant and it's a relief they don't treat me differently, they're friendly especially the ladies at the reception. They're always excited to see me when I enter the building every morning, they'll ask questions like 'how are you and the baby?' 'is the baby alright?' 'is it a girl or a boy?'. Hana and Sara will laugh out their hearts when I tell them, I'm just 2months gone and I'll rather get my baby's gender reveal at birth. Maybe I might change my mind along this journey. The company is throwing a party next week to announce the transfer of the main branch from California to New York and I hear they've invited important persons in the Tech industry. I am super exc
How Our Paths Crossed Chapter sixty
Dai's POVI would be lying if I say I am okay, I haven't slept well for weeks nor gotten proper food in my belly. I tried reaching out to Hana but realized she hasn't been around and her manager refuses to let me know about her location. I was hoping to plead my way through to getting Lia's whereabouts from Hana.Hana's number is out of reach too and Abe has been too busy to pick my calls. I'll stop by his club tonight to know about his girlfriend's whereabouts and how I can get the woman I Love back. Abe told me he likes Hana alot and asked her to be his girlfriend, which she said yes.I'm tempted everyday to trace her location through her phone that's if she still uses the same phone, but I stop myself. My brothers have been over at my pent house on the excuse that, our parents were worried about me since I haven't visited them in a longtime. They say I look like a shadow of myself, it's true but I'm nothing without Lia. For the short time we were fine, she made me happy. I felt som
How Our Paths Crossed Chapter Fifty-nine
Dahlia's POVMr. Liam is the opposite of Dai, he's funny and easy to talk to. there was always some tension between Dai and myself even before we got romantically involved. My first day was good, met a few persons from HR and the coding team. They have mostly programmers who work strictly on games.They integrate ideas from individuals with an excellent gaming vision by creating desktop games and mobile games. He mentioned earlier about their mobile applications department having a tough time developing gaming apps due to the different interface of their desktop games and mobile games.All I did today was review their past works and get an inside into Mr. Liam's work pattern. leaving my cozy office by 5:30pm, with food on my mind. Since I found out I am pregnant, I eat like a starved cow. It's a miracle I had just lunch today, maybe because I was nervous all day.I kept talking to my flat belly all day, when I was alone in my office. "Good evening Sir", I greet Mr. Liam who's waiting
How Our Paths Crossed Chapter Fifty-eight
Dai's POVFinding an African/Mexican American woman in New York proved harder for my investigator than all the difficult tasks I've given him in the past. Finding a woman should be easy especially since she's registered in the system. I searched through the computer she was using at the office and found nothing that could help me trace her location.I must admit that her computer security skills are great for a junior developer. Tracing her location through her phone is my last resort, it's wrong but I'm desperate. Just when I am about to begin tracing Lia's location, my phone rings "Hello??" a familiar voice speaks."Hello?" so I am skeptical about this caller even though their voice seem familiar "who's speaking?" I ask and only receive laughter from the person who clears their throat."Chill Mr. Lee, I'm not gonna bug your phone" the caller says and this transports me to my University days when I was studying software engineering, there was this American called Liam who always refer
How Our Paths Crossed Chapter Fifty-seven
Dahlia's POVIt's my second week back home but it feels like I'm missing something, maybe it's just my body's way of responding to pregnancy. It's Monday and the beginning of my new entry level job as a developer. I am thrilled to be working with the new branch of this tech startup. I hope everything goes well.I may have kept my pregnancy from them with hopes that I'll figure something out before my belly starts showing. "Lia the Uber I booked is here, hurry up or we'll be late for work" pause--- So, Sara insisted on taking me to work even if she's not the one driving and I find that very nice of her but also super odd. I am only a month into pregnancy but she has been treating me like one of her mum's China vases. "chill girl!, 'getting into a new role needs a new look' says your girl over here, who has kept me busy over the phone with changing my outfit." I tilt my phone so Sara could see Hana on the facetime."Good job Hana, I must commend your skills. This young lady here doesn'
How Our Paths Crossed Chapter Fifty-six
Dai's POVHana was reluctant to help me with getting to Lia, I set aside my pride and begged her to help me talk to Lia, she said she'll see what she can do. I called Lia and even sent messages but I didn't get any response, my calls were going straight to voice mail. Her phone has been off for three days and I'm wondering if Hana told her I had come to my senses. Is it the reason for her turning off her phone?. I am at the office when an idea pops in my mind to call HR and find out about Lia's holiday leave. Even though employees don't share what they do with their holiday leave, I still believe there could be something she mentioned to the head of HR which could help me reach out to her.I have been to the house she stays at with her best friends but no one ever answers the gate, after two days of going there and no response, I assume they probably went on vacation. "Hello Mrs. Clara, please come to my office" leaving no time for pleasantries I hang up and wait for her.It doesn't t
