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How Our Paths Crossed Chapter Eighteen
Dahlia's POVThe girls were all over me Sunday morning asking questions non stop when I got home, I paused at the living room where I met both my girls sitting and waiting for me. They were worried and scared even though Abe explained everything to them at the club.I didn't say anything at first and just burst into tears when I saw them, they were very understanding by not pressuring me to answer their questions. My Boss even called me up around 7:40am but I didn't take his call.I felt what I did with him was wrong and if I could go back in time, I'll resist the strong desire I felt. I explained everything to my girls and they were being so supportive without judging or criticizing me.Monday arrived and I couldn't stomach the courage to face my Boss but there's nothing I can do to undo the past. Getting ready for work waking up as early as 5:30am, Sara offers to take me to work and I'm grateful she did even though I tried refusing.Immediately I stepped into Mr. Japana's office I s
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Dai's POVLia really got me back to my senses, I was almost getting weak to a woman who works for me. I've never been affected by a female employee like I've been with Lia. Not even my slutty secretary was able to get in my bed.Lia almost made me believe in things that didn't matter to me in the past, all the zodiac connection and fate which devoted lovers believe in. I almost begged her but was taken aback when she said Saturday night was only a mistake.I can't believe I almost fell for that woman. I had to leave the office because I felt suffocated with all that Lia said. I'm lounging with Abe at his club which is currently close till 7pm when all the action begins."Bro, what's up with you? you haven't said anything regarding your absence from work" He ask looking concerned."Just taking a break" I flatly reply but knowing Abe and how close we are, I know he doesn't believe me."My number one workaholic friend never takes a break off, even when he's sick. Seriously, what's going o
How Our Paths Crossed Chapter Twenty
Dahlia's POVDai has been giving me the cold shoulder move and I can't blame anyone but myself. It kills me when he doesn't even look at me while talking or when we're working together.He was so distant earlier this morning when he gave me some documents to deliver at the PC application development team, I was hurt by his behaviour though I'm thankful he even greeted me this morning.We're almost done with a mobile software sample for a client in Singapore when the Secretary from HR brings in a little envelope. I hope Mr. Japana didn't fire me.I'm staring at the envelope wondering what it contains when I hear Mr. Japana clearing his throat, which draws my attention to him. "it's an invitation to all employees of the company for a party, celebrating the success we achieved last year with our four big projects" He says not sparing me a glance."okay " I meekly say as he stands up from his sit at the workspace, stretching and yawning. His muscles stretch out and I can't help but admire
How Our Paths Crossed Chapter Twenty-one
Dai's POVI've been staring at the entry way to my parents huge garden which they always use for parties, even though I've got a beautiful woman at my side I still feel like something's missing.My Mum was surprised to see Juni and I walk in hand in hand cuz she never liked her and she was relieved I wasn't seeing her again. Juni keeps rambling about a new cosmetic line which was released last week and how she didn't get an invite to the launching.Always power and money hungry, looking for an ATM human machine to spend effortlessly on her. I've never had a problem with spending money on a woman but Juni has a money spending addiction.I think that's why she always mingles with the rich. I'm currently staring at my phone's screen when I hear someone beside mention Dahlia's name. I immediately lift my head towards the garden's entrance and I can't seem to breathe properly.There she is standing tall on some shimmering heels, holder a little bag to match the shoes and not forgetting the
How Our Paths Crossed Chapter Twenty-Two
Dahlia's POVI was so annoyed when the plastic Barbie human doll who was hanging by Dai's side when I arrived, made my drink to spill on my dress by making a fake attempt to fall.Abe and another gentleman had approached me when I arrived. Abe praised my dress and did a formal introduction between the man he was standing with and myself.I got to know he was one of Dai's older brothers, while we were chatting Abe called a waiter who had variety of drinks on a tray to serve me. I opted for the fruit cocktail which was very delicious.Sipping my drink and making small talk with the gentlemen, that's when I saw plastic Barbie approaching us on those heels that were meant for runway shows. No wonder she was so clingy to Dai. "Hey there hotties" she referred to Abe and Dai's Brother who just ignored her."hope your enjoying the party Juni?"Abe asked her keeping his calm even though I could see some uneasiness on his face. "I can't enjoy myself when the centre of attraction is missing in ac
How Our Paths Crossed Chapter Twenty-Three
Dai's POVI don't know what force came over me but I couldn't resist kissing her no matter how hard I try to deny myself. Kissing her is like reliving my best childhood memory.My hand slides down from her waist to cup her butt which earns a squeal from her.We finally part away from each other to take some air, her pink lips are swollen from all the kissing but I can't get enough of her. Pulling her out of the washroom, I lead her towards the bed and I don't feel any hesitation from her. I won't do anything she doesn't want, "Lia, please let me pleasure you. Nothing more" I stare at her face for confirmation. She gives an affirmative nod and I don't waste a moment and kiss her senselessly.Breaking the kiss I take off my suit jacket "lay on the bed" she immediately lays down like an obedient lover. Since she still has her heels on I start kissing above her right ankle going up to her thighs and repeat the same action with her other leg. Parting her thighs I see she's wearing a linger
How Our Paths Crossed Chapter Twenty-Four
Dahlia's POVStepping out of the gate of the Japana mansion, I realized my desperate need to get away from Dai made me forget I had gotten a ride from Susan and she was still at the party.We were suppose to leave together but my current condition has caught up with me badly. I can't call her up so we can go since we have only been there for an hour and it's a chance for her to enjoy her night since she got a nanny for her daughter.This part of town seems isolated, but there are many gated houses around the area which makes it so quiet and isolated. It's like there's no form of interaction between the residence.I wonder if I could get an Uber to come this part of town, I should try to book one. I open the Uber app and start scrolling through to see if I could book an uber to come this area "You look so stunning and beautiful" I here the voice of the man that has me catching feelings."Dai?! what are you doing out here?" I'm surprised Plastic Juni let him wonder around."Let me take
How Our Paths Crossed Chapter Twenty-Five
Dai's POVDahlia slept off some minutes after we entered Okayama and watching her chest rise and fall as she sleeps soundly has me in a daze. Stopping at a red light I turn to position her head so her neck doesn't hurt when we arrive.Taking a few minutes to admire her beauty under the street lights of the city, even without foundations of cosmetic products she'll still look so beautiful. She's got that innocent glow which is so inviting like a seductive spell.Following the GPS directions I make a U-turn and round the block which I assume to be the apartment area when Lia lives. Driving through I count the luxurious apartments until I arrive at Gated apartment 6.Turning to Lia which takes me another two minutes to admire her beauty, "Lia........wake up, we're here" I whisper. She stirs and opens her eyes, that's when I realized how close I was to her.Staring down at her face something is pulling me forward to her lips and before I realize I'm kissing her in a slow and passionate ma
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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
