"Good day, Dr. Rechner" staff greeted her the moment she step outside the elevator. "Good day" casually, she responded without stopping. She continues to walk toward the massive door of the CEO's office. Her inherent elegance enthralled every eye following her, as usual. "She is so perfect" "Does she ever sweat?" "She looks like a doll" "I can't imagine her being messy" "Even her breathing is graceful" "I doubt there's even a speck of imperfection in her" "Befitting for a Steel heir" Hushed murmurs erupted the instant she disappeared inside. Luther's staff are captivated by her mere presence. Inside, Arah immediately spotted him on his table, reading a document. He was alone and his office is eerily quiet like hers. They both prefer to work in complete silence. "Am I disturbing something?" she announces her presence with a wide smile. Which is responded to by an ecstatic and fond one. "Hello, pumpkin. What made the ever so-busy Dr. Rechner be out of her clinic this early?"
Arah watches Luther talk to George and despite not hearing them, she could guess its seriousness. Earlier has been a grueling ride and she was only relieved when he went out of the vehicle. She's afraid she cannot keep up with her facade in front of him.She is jealous. Immensely jealous. But unlike before, she doesn't know how to deal with it. During their friendship, jealousy has been her constant companion whenever she would see him with anyone. However, it was not as intense as what she feels right now. Before, she knows her boundary. She was fully aware she has no right to be jealous back then.Today is a lot different. She revealed a part of her to him. She let him see her vulnerability without reticence. She was succeeding in opening herself, which she found the most difficult part of their relationship. Since a child, she has been keeping everything to herself. Back then she has no one to share her thoughts and emotions with. Until she becomes used to being alone. She alway
They arrived at an exclusive bar in the city and despite not having a membership, Arah was immediately ushered inside.She looks around the dimly lit place and though it's still early there are few people inside. It was her first time to be in such a place and she was surprised that it was decent and remarkably quiet. A bar in her mind is far different from where she is right now. "There will be a happy hour later, but mostly, it's just like this. This is a highly exclusive bar and only prominent people are given access. There are no noisy youngsters here" George softly spoke upon seeing her confusion. "I'm thinking of being in a noisy place with a lot of hot men. Not this solemnity here" she softly retorted. "There will be a lot of men later. Most businessmen and prominent personalities in the city will be here" George explains. "I want to be laid tonight, so I will have an ample selection" she casually announced while looking around.There are round couches with a table at the c
"The hell you will" he dangerously mutters. The chilling coldness in Luther's voice reaches everyone's ears. And tension intensified but she remains unbothered. "I will" moving away from Jazz, she faces him with equal hostility."You are not the person to tell me what to do" she added. The dizziness she felt earlier vanished and she was inclined to indulge him. "Whatever I will do tonight is none of your business. I could have any man I want and you cannot stop me" she snickers whilst Luther's calm silence. "Let's see about that" he casually mutters."Yes, wait and see. Let's go, Jazz" without averting her gaze away from him, she called for Jazz. "Arah, please. Go home with CEO Steel. You're drunk and you need to rest" Jazz refused, making her seethe with anger. If gaze could kill, Jazz would have been lifeless on the floor. "Well then, you're not the only man in this city" with a clenched jaw, she snickers. She moves away from the two men and faces the curious guests on their c
"I can't?" she smirks with jeering mockery. They stare at each other for a moment, dueling for dominance. The tension is elevating until he heaves a sigh, conceding. The hand clutching her loosens and caresses her arm instead. "Yes, you can't. You cannot easily cast me out of your life, Arah. I'm not easy to budge no matter how hard you push me away. I thought you are fully aware of that" with a clenched jaw, he counters. While remaining to be quiet, her gaze sharply drills at him. "You are a Steel even before we got together, you know that, Arah. You're a daughter to mom and dad, please don't break them by doing this. If you think I am at fault, then punish me. Just me" he softly mutters while begging her. "Then leave. I don't want to see you again" she sneers before pulling her arm away from him. "You know I can't do that. I will be by your side no matter how much you hate me. I told you already, I will keep you" he softly mumbles. But she scoffs while arching his brow. "But I
Silence rules when she was too stunned to speak while he watches her surprise with a smile. "I'm not that drunk not to know who I'm making love to, Arah. I know everything that happened that night, even the time you quietly went out of the room" he calmly discloses while she paled in horror. They are at arm's length, enough to look at each other. But his hands stay on her waist, keeping her close."I only knew you from Tim's stories. I saw your pictures and I've been looking forward to meeting you. You're one of the reasons why I went back home earlier than planned" Surprised by the revelation, she raised a brow, to which he affirmed with a nod. "But those pictures did not give justice to how gorgeous you are in person. You're perfection. And the entire night I've been eyeing you. But a girl approaches me and she becomes a cover-up. She kept me company and her presence detracts suspicions" he smiles. "Unfortunately, I hadn't had the chance to talk to you after we were introduced.
"Where are you going?" still half asleep, she asks after realizing he was not beside her but making his way to the walk-in closet. They went home late from the bar the last night and it's just been a few hours since they slept. "I need to meet with someone" rushing back to the bed, he responded. "Who? At this early?" she squinted at the glass window and though it was covered with curtains, she was sure it was still dark outside. "Claire" he whispers, making her thoughtful."You want to come? But it's early, you still need to sleep more" he added while combing her hair."I will come with you" she mumbles before stretching her sleepy limbs, removing the blanket covering her nakedness. Despite seeing her naked state, he was unaffected. He has a lot on his mind."Okay. Let's get dressed" he picks her up from the bed and he carried her to the closet. After putting her down on the couch, he went to choose and help her wear her clothes. He then gets dressed after her and in no time the
"Dad, nice to see you again" Arah casually greeted her father, the infamous surgeon, Dr. Rene Rechner."Good to see you, Amara. You're looking great" the man seriously mutters while hugging her. Like her, the man has an impartial disposition.It's been a few days since the Petrov visit and now they are notified that Amara's father requested to meet with them. Though surprised by his interest, she has already expected he will inquire once the word of her being with Luther Steel will come out in public. And tonight, they are at the Steel mansion. Helen arranged a dinner to heed the request of Arah's father. After greeting him she turns to her stepmother who is quietly standing at the side."Hello, auntie Melly" she greeted the woman who tenderly smiles at her while receiving her hug. "Hello, Arah. You are looking great as always. How are you?" the woman softly asked. Though she has been with Rene for almost five years, she is still timid around his only daughter. "I'm fine, Auntie.