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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
Last Updated : 2023-04-28How 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
Last Updated : 2023-05-09How 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
Last Updated : 2023-05-23How Our Paths Crossed Introduction
Dahlia’s POVI was hoping today will be different, it was indeed a bright and sunny day. The birds were chirping outside my little one room living space (with a toilet) which made me feel more at ease with myself. Even though my two wealthy friends offered me a place at their mansions but I turned it down due to my overbearing pride which has me feeling like I need to go down the path of success on my own!.My name is Dahlia Harrison Garcia and I’m a struggling 24year old graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Information technology and Communication Engineering . Graduated a month ago amongst the very best in my class but still struggling to get a decent job with my brilliant degree in this charming city of Tokyo. I moved to Japan 4years ago from the United States of America when I was given a life changing scholarship during my high school graduation ceremony for being a straight A’s student and the best student in my batch. The scholarship was an offer to cover the tuition fees a
Last Updated : 2022-07-26How Our Paths Crossed Chapter one
Dahlia’s POV I have a job interview today at one of the largest Tech start-ups here in Tokyo, it’s well known for it’s welcoming nature and hardwork by all the employees. I’m praying hard I get the job so I can clear off my student loans and start a promising career. I get pulled out of my thoughts with the sound of my ringtone filling my little space, “a video call from my girls!” I squeal “hello Ladies” I call out as I answer the call and Hana says “ Holla bitch” same time as Sara says “Yo babes” and we all laugh while I scold Hana for using cuss words. “ yes mama, I won’t swear till you get the job and I know you will!” Hana says with so much excitement, “ how do you feel about the interview girly?” Sara enquires, “girlllllll I won’t lie but I’m so nervous, I’ve got just my internship experience as backup hoping to get in as a junior developer” I speak out so fast that I’m out of breath but Sara the optimist had to throw in a few heart warming support “Lia we believe in yo
Last Updated : 2022-07-26How Our Paths Crossed Chapter Two
Dai’s POV My parents have been persistent with throwing a success party in my honour but I know they only want to attract more investors to the Electronic Japana Group even though my job has nothing to do with the electronics the company produces. My return trip from London to Japan from a business conference wasn’t revealed to anyone but my parents still managed to know and set a lunch dinner the next day which I declined. It’s been one week of ignoring my family but they’re very persistent with the party. Dad just had to use my older brother Daichi Japana to talk me into their fancy dinner which truly wasn’t going to be only in my honour but for their company’s sake. Knowing both Daichi and Daiki are my best friends they invited me for lunch at our favourite Mexican restaurant owned by my best friend Akira Abe Mūn. Finishing my work for the day, I head out for our planned dinner and as I’m about to press the elevator door open, it opens immediately revealing a very beautiful y
Last Updated : 2022-07-28How Our Paths Crossed Chapter three
Dahlia's POVIt's been two days since the interview with the Tech company and no response from them yet, I'm only hanging on to the little hope my girls positive energy is bringing me. They've been the best of my little Tokyo family, always here to support me just like today my girls arrived my little space at 6am to spend all day and night with me and we are currently bing watching kdramas which is one of the many things we have in common. Thinking back at how an African American lady became best friends with two awesome Japanese ladies amazes many of our acquaintance till date.**********************flashback***********************It was my second semester of my first year at Tokyo Institute of Technology and I only knew the student dorms, the cafeteria and the park beside the University. I was at the park reviewing my notes from the previous class when a girl around my age settle beside me on the bench sniffing, it seems she has been crying alot. I looked at her realising she
Last Updated : 2022-07-29How Our Paths Crossed Chapter four
Dahlia's POVMy girls and I are on packing mode listening to music and stuffing my clothes, shoes, perfumes and jewelry which took up half of my little space, I hardly bought clothes for myself due to my girls being so generous that they'll buy me things at random even when I'm not shopping with them.They are shopping addicts if I must say. Hana turns the music off and connects her phone to the TV and places a video call to my Mum. Hana got me that TV in my third year as an 'entering the third year of studies present' while I could only afford a discounted spar day to both my girls for their graduation gift that next year since they both were on a three year program. "Mama!" Hana screams as mum's face surfaces on the TV screen while Sara and I cover our poor eyes before they get damage. "Hana dear, how are you?" mum ask "I'm well Mama, how have you been?" Hana talks to my Mum like Sara and I are invisible but I had to interrupt their sweet moment. "Greetings Mama" I say smiling w
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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
