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How Our Paths Crossed Chapter Twenty-Six
Dahlia's POVI barely slept last night, woke up from an erotic dream I had and I could see his face everywhere. It's like his wooing proposal is getting to me more than I had imagined it last night.It was all in my head, I planned to put it behind me and believe nothing will ever happen between him and me again. I've been up since 4:30am just staring into space since it's dark and so quiet. Checking my phone for the 10th time again I realize I had not even checked in on Mr. Japana to ensure he got home safe. Sending a quick message to say thanks and hoping he got home safe. My phone dings signalling a new message.(Dai: Yh I did, can't just sleep. you've been on my mind all night. Please just think about us Lia❤️.) I don't know what to reply after reading his message, and he keeps confusing my decisions daily. It's best I ignore his advances maybe we'll both safe each other the stress of a heartbreak.He doesn't seem to like alcohol too much, which I noticed during the business meeti
How Our Paths Crossed Chapter Twenty-Seven
Dai's POVDue to the hard-on caused by Lia I couldn't get anything done when I got home. Had to take a bath twice before going to bed which wasn't helping my situation. I kept tossing in bed willing sleep to consume me, thinking about Lia and what her reply to my proposal will be.Something keeps calling my whole being and soul to Lia, it could be lust or something more but there's only one way to find out. I wake up from bed making my way towards my home office. Putting on the 2 lamps by the door to produce a faint glow in the office giving me a somewhat clear view of my liquor cabinet.Pulling out a bottle of rum and pouring it into one of the glasses I got from a client 2 years ago during one of my trips to China, to see the company which had hired us to creat a website, a mobile application and a security software to secure their company's files.Despite my refusal to accept the gifts, the owner insisted that it signifies a good partnership between their kitchen ware company and ou
How Our Paths Crossed Chapter Twenty-Eight
Dahlia's POVWe arrive the airport at 10:30am and decided to sit at the airport's lobby, it's so busy in here with people going about their traveling schedules. Hana's flight gets called at 11am which requires her to pass immigration check and head out to the boarding area.We bid her farewell not without a lil drama cuz we'll miss her. We always stay at the airport till the plane takes off and while we wait my task is to get all the edible airport snacks I can get my hands on."Please don't get the borritos, I don't like the smell" Sara shouts as I make my way towards the airport shops, I just smirk at her over my shoulders and continue my quest. I dislike borritos too, but who knew it didn't taste like we had imagined it, Sara and I almost gagged out from the smell the last time Hana travelled and I bought some, hoping to try something new.I might have bought a lot of snacks especially since I saw some new addition of snacks and drinks. I always love buying airport snacks because
How Our Paths Crossed Chapter Twenty-Nine
Dai's POVMy partner at the company sent me a surprise message early this morning to inform me of his return back to work. The old man can't take a vacation seriously and I'm surprised he even agreed to go on that vacation.Looking at how unhappy he became after the passing of his beloved wife really shattered me, I didn't see the man who was always happy and cheerful anymore. It's like that part of him died along with his wife. Aunt Talia was a very lovely woman who always spread joy where ever she goes.It's a pity she died from cancer regardless of her husband's efforts to save her with the best treatments and specialist here in Japan and Korea. The company's COO (Chief Operating Officer) Mr. Shelman who is also my partner's closest friend looked very pleased when I told my partner to take a short vacation from work.The man doesn't seem honest to me but my partner trust him alot cause he followed him from America to start a fresh. He wasn't even present during the startup of our co
How Our Paths Crossed Chapter Thirty
Trump's POVSpending time with these young men made me travel back in time with my deceased bestfriend Samuel. We had made plans after high school to establish our own business once we knew what we wanted to major in at college.We were so young and ambitious, full of dreams and hope for a better life. We were both orphans raised in foster care home until we hit 18years old since we never got adopted. We automatically became brothers and studied at thesame public school.It was just two days after our highschool graduation when we had found a little place to rent so we could move out of the foster home and something devastating happened. We were done packing up our little belongings when Samuel passed out, I called the paramedics who rushed him to the hospital but he still gave up. He was diagnosed with a heart condition which no one at the foster home knew about. I was so devastated, my only family, brother and friend was no more.Leaving me behind, was heartbreaking but I had to forg
How Our Paths Crossed Chapter Thirty-One
Dahlia's POVThe week seems to go so slow with Dai and I working side by side, I also got word from Susan that Dai's partner had returned from his trip and will be resuming work today. We'll have a meeting by 3pm to welcome him back and for the newly recruit(me) to meet him.It's only Tuesday but I feel like it's been 2months of sexual torture with Dai by my side. He isn't even making things easy for me. He tricked me yesterday into going to a date with him thinking we were attending a business dinner.My resistance is as thin as a thread and I'm afraid I could give into his temptations. Drowning myself in a project Dai and I are working on, I didn't realize when his secretary had walked into the office without knocking.The Lady is annoying my peace of mind with how she thinks she can waltz in here when ever Dai isn't around like she owns the building."I came to drop these files off for Mr. Japana and don't forget about today's meeting " she says and walks out.I check my phone and
How Our Paths Crossed Chapter Thirty-Two
Dai's POVThis woman will be the death of me one day, I can't seem to think straight anymore when she's around me. I almost questioned my partner why he wanted to see her. I wonder how they know each other.I've been standing by the door thinking to myself when I suddenly hear Lia's heels click on the floor, I grab her by the waist as she steps into the office and spoon her to face me while she has this surprise look on her face."give me a chance Lia, please" Tracing my hand over her stomach and up her back which earns a low moan from her lips. "I... I.... you know we can't do this, it can't work between us" she says looking past me like she's trying to avoid eye contact. Ignoring her feelings for me just because she thinks we're not going to work. Why give up on something that hasn't even started.I release my hold on her waist stepping to the side, "I'm not going to force myself on you cuz I want you to come to me own your own. And I know you will" staring straight into her eyes fo
How Our Paths Crossed Chapter Thirty-Three
Dahlia's POVDai hasn't been to work since our last encounter, he only works from home due to the flu he caught. I've been calling him since his secretary informed me of his flu but my calls keep going to voicemail. I think he's ignoring my calls cuz today is Friday and he didn't come to work and I overheard his secretary talking to him on the phone.He also instructed that I channel any information regarding the projects we were working on through his secretary. Yes, I feel something strong towards Mr. Japana but, I can't give in to his demands cuz there's a lot on the line like my Job and my reputation.My girls have been supportive over my feelings for my Boss and Sara advises that I follow my heart which confuses me more. I won't deny that I've had my moments of weakness urging me to accept Dai's proposal to court me but I stand by my principles.Mr. Trump called yesterday to know how I was holding up with working at the company and to know if the work load is easy to handle with
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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
