Victor couldn't believe the text he had received from Takeyasu, "…. Talk me up to Miss Akiaya.." it was ludicrous. Akiaya was the epitome of mousey women in his eyes, but she had managed to capture Takeyasu attention, his best friend who happened to ooze sex appeal. Maybe she was more unruly outside of the office than he realized. Victor always thought she was quiet and reserved seeing as she pushed herself to be promoted from a mail clerk to assistant to the CEO in just a short two years. That or she used her feminine wiles on her bosses then black mailed them afterwards. No, she's too innocent to be that way in his eyes.
Victor gathered his things and headed for the elevators. He had been hoping that with all the hours he'd been investing into the company, that old man Geun Hye would turn the company over to him, but short of marrying Akiaya; something he didn't want to do, he could only work hard and hope that Akiaya gave up on the business. His assistant got in the elevato
Victor couldn't believe his ears at the spirit he heard from her. He looked positively shocked at her. "Miss Akiaya, wait a moment. I believe you misunderstand my intentions." He stood up abruptly and reached for her wrist. Victor didn't expect what happened next to ever happen. Akiaya used his body weight against him and flipped Victor inside the restaurant. She then twisted his wrist to grab his attention. "Never touch me without permission. Got it. Now if I misunderstood then please enlighten me. Now!" She began to twist it slightly to apply just the right amount of pressure. "I asked you to lunch to talk about a friend of mines. Please let me go. You have my dominant hand you nut job!" He thought for a moment she wouldn't relinquish his hand but to his surprise she let it go and then bowed to him in remorse. "I apologize for the disturbance. Shall we sit and discuss this friend of yours?" The difference between Akiaya then and now in Victor's eyes was incredible. He was learning
Marna decided since the little heiress was in a comatose state of mind, that she would join them. She flagged down a wait staff to bring her a chair to sit in. She took a seat in between the two of them. A waiter rushed over to add a third pair of silverware to the table. Marna gave them a smile that showed her dazzling white teeth. The waiter was temporarily love struck by it. So stricken that he nearly ran right into her chair. Marna couldn't help but giggle. Victor on the other hand looked as if his jaw would break from tension. Marna reached out her hand and roughly grasped his chin. "Victor fix your face dear you look as if you're going to fight someone." It took that action for Akiaya to snap out of her daze. She reached over and grabbed Marna hand, causing her to scratch Victor's face with her nails. "I don't care if you're so-called relatives or not. You're being to familiar with him. He is my cousin's fiancée. So keep your hands to yourself dear." There was no smile or warm
Akiaya trailed behind him like a sheep following a shepherd. She wanted to look back, but before she could even think to do it his voice wafted to her ears. "Don't look back. She thrives on being a nuisance." Obediently, she tried her best to keep pace with him. They managed to get a far enough distance from the restaurant, when a loud rumble stopped them both. Victor turned to look at her and she looked at him in return. "What?! I'm hungry. Geez, I'm pretty sure you are as well." Just before he was going to protest another growl spurt forth in time to shut his mouth. "See!" Akiaya pulled her wrist from his hand and grabbed her phone, going into her messages, she started to send a message to Chef Xeno. "We still have time so what do you want from Chef Xeno? I would prefer being at the company, now that I've been subjected to that abhorrent woman, where her likes cant just walk in." [chef Xeno my lunch plans were ruined :( please can you make me a side salad with spaghetti and meatba
Takeyasu received the message from Victor. A frown spoiled his handsome features when he read the message. He instantly got angry. Who could she like other than Victor? Was she still planning on carrying a torch for him and love only him. He never once thought that Akiaya was an imbecile but at that moment he for sure thought her love for Victor was clouding her mind. Takeyasu was willing to give her his everything for nothing in return, but she still pinned after his best friend. He was livid, nothing he thought could even be spoken out loud or even said through text. Instead he just ignored the message and went to the hotel gym. He figured if he was going to be angry, might as well channel it into something positive and work out a plan to win her over. He couldn't give up on her without a fight. There had to be away for him to get her to give up on Victor and fall for him. The night they made love was the best night of his life. It was the first time he was passionate and gentle w
Geun Hye was going over paperwork when a knock was heard on the door. He looked up to see Akiaya walking in as if nothing happened. He knew she was with Victor out to lunch because it was extremely rare for Tye to be away from Victor and he happened to overhear Victor asking her to lunch. Geun Hye thought that this was the guy he teased her about the day before, but Victor couldn't have Akiaya she as too precious and pure for the likes of him. Victor may be a handsome man, even an intelligent man, but he was still as cunning as a fox and the best predator in the business. He just knew that Victor wanted the family company. All of Victor's clients gave praises at how ruthless he can be and how sincere he showed them when he was lobbying for their benefits. No, this man could not have his sweet angel. Akiaya was his precious girl. Geun Hye would kill him before he could deflower her. His face started to twist in anger when he felt a thump on he head. "Dad if you keep frowning like tha
The siblings looked at each other, then back at the door. The voices on the other side of the door were loud and obnoxious. Akiaya immediately knew who it was, their shitty blood uncle Song Kyu. Why he was there was a mystery to her. Song Kyu never forgave Geun Hye for his unholy union to Kenisha. Akiaya headed towards the door to keep her mother from snapping. Soon as it creaked open their shouts assaulted her ears. It was almost as if she was transported back in time, to when she was a child, except this time it wasn't a hushed argument. It was a pull no punches, knock out argument. "Geun would never had fallen ill if he had been with the right kind of woman. You are unfit to be at his side and those bastard half breed children should never had been born." A wealth of anger surged through Akiaya's veins. Amor heard what was said as well, instead of getting angry he felt the overwhelming urge to cry. Amor knew he was an accident and caused his family grief for being born. "You fuck
Takeyasu was still in a bad mood from the text he received from Victor. If she's really still keen on loving Victor, then he'll just have to get her to fall in love with him by extreme measures. Victor always was the type to be cold hearted and rude when it came to women, it still baffles him how he even had a girlfriend let alone Chun-Hei. Takeyasu tried to remember everything that victor would do to this one girl he really liked but couldn't bring himself to admit his feelings too. The girls name was Marna. She was a bombshell and could have any guy she wanted. Victor would ignore her advances. He was positively cruel to her, just when she was about to think he never liked her he pinned her against the wall and kissed her. Takeyasu remembers that kiss between them, it was before he really tried to be more approachable with women. He had been asking Victor why he was always such a prick to the girl. "Girls like it when the guy seems aloof and cold hearted. It drives them wild." Tho
Takeyasu was still in a bad mood from the text he received from Victor. If she's really still keen on loving Victor, then he'll just have to get her to fall in love with him by extreme measures. Victor always was the type to be cold hearted and rude when it came to women, it still baffles him how he even had a girlfriend let alone Chun-Hei. Takeyasu tried to remember everything that victor would do to this one girl he really liked but couldn't bring himself to admit his feelings too. The girls name was Marna. She was a bombshell and could have any guy she wanted. Victor would ignore her advances. He was positively cruel to her, just when she was about to think he never liked her he pinned her against the wall and kissed her. Takeyasu remembers that kiss between them, it was before he really tried to be more approachable with women. He had been asking Victor why he was always such a prick to the girl. "Girls like it when the guy seems aloof and cold hearted. It drives them wild." Tho
Lu had remained in the hallway until everyone had left. He wished he could continue pretending to be caring towards her but they knew of his deception it wouldn't be smart unless he managed to say he forgot in a moment of panic. With that thought in mind he walked out of the hospital to determine the best course of action.Night had fallen by the time Akiaya had woken up. She felt the familiar weight on her hand. Looking over she the person holding her hand she seen Takeyasu resting his head on his other hand. She rolled her eyes at how uncomfortable he looked. Akiaya smoothed his hair down with her hand. Memories of that night flitted back to her. How his hair cloaked her head and shoulders. He took very great care of his hair. She had hoped that their child would have more of his genetics than her own. Thinking of their child she started to shake him awake. "Take! Takeyasu! Wake up!""Mmm… why you want?""The baby? Is the baby ok?"He turned his head towards her
The car pulled up to the quiet house. No one said a word. As they ascended the stairs. Amor and Emma were waiting in front of the door. They had heard the news of Akiaya being hospitalized. They were worried about her and the baby. Amor was there when the argument broke out. The news of her having a baby shocked him and her was actually happy. They all walked into the home with am anxious Amor in his chair. Just before he was able to speak, Geun Hye turned on Willow and slapped her in her face. Willow wasn't stunned by this, she knew it was going to happen, but she started to scream at him anyway while holding her cheek. "Why would you even slap me? Just because I said I hope she loses that fetus?""That's enough, Willow!" Kenisha placed her hand on her shoulder. Her voice was stern."No! I wont. You've treated me differently ever since you adopted me. I was just your token child used just for show."Kenisha was about to speak when Geun stopped her with a look. "Let her get
The seconds turned into minutes. Time seemed to drag on as they waited. It was silent in the hallway save for the whirling of machines and the clacking of shoes. Lu, finally had appeared in the hallway only to see everyone waiting. He held a tiny smile on his lips as he reveled in their despair. He wanted them to feel her pain. Just as he was turning to leave someone can walking briskly up to the elderly man sitting down. She looked annoyed at having to be pulled away from her priorities. Lu had hurried out of sight. He was standing behind a corner listening in. "Papa, what is it that you called me out here for?""Your sister is inside. She'll want to see you.""… ok? I don't need to be here with her. She's not dying." Willow changed her tine of voice, she almost sounded happy. "Is she dying? Whose going to inherit the company?"Takeyasu couldn't stand the way she was speaking any longer. Just before her father said anything he spoke up. "You are a heartless bitch! I don't
Takeyasu was just about to walk inside the hospital when he saw the same man from earlier. He stopped at the door, unwilling to go inside. Did she really let go of her feelings for him or was this just a coincidence? The man didn't see him when Takeyasu made up his mind to go in. He planned on ignoring him when he heard a small snippet of his conversation. "Yeah, i didn't tell the doctor about the baby. No, they plan on giving her something. She's in the early stages i assume so it shouldn't matter if she has a miscarriage. Yeah fine. Bye."Takeyasu wanted to punch the man right then and there but instead he rushed inside the hospital, bombarding the nurses station. "Ma'am, I need the room for Eum Akiaya. Please, it's an emergency. She's pregnant.""Sir, the patient you are referring to is not pregnant. No one has made that claim. Please take a seat and wait for a moment.""But…""Have a seat sir."Begrudgingly he went to sit down. His anxiety level was creeping
Lu held her in his arms as the paramedics came on the scene. At that moment they could hear a phone ringing. While they loaded her on to a gurney, Lu found her phone in her bag. "Forgive me." The name on the call was Chu. He wasn't sure who it was but someone needed to know what was going on. "Hello?""…" She looked at her phone to check if she dialed the right number. Seeing that she did her face twisted in anger. Her thoughts running in the direction of thievery. "Who are you? Where is Akiaya?""Do you know her? Because Akiaya is going to the hospital for collapsing.""OH MY GOD!" Chun-Hei was grabbing her purse and keys heading towards the door. "What hospital. I will meet her there? Is the baby alright?"Lu looked down at her phone when he heard that. "What baby?"Chun-Hei didn't have time to explain anything she wanted to be there for her cousin. "Let the EMT's know she is pregnant. And get the name of the hospital she is going to. Keep me updated sir. Just text
Akiaya and Lu walked and talked throughout the entire neighborhood. She did feel uncomfortable with his hand against her lower back but didn't say anything. It's not like he meant anything by it. They started to pass by a café when her stomach began to growl. She looked away bashfully trying to hide her embarrassment. "It sounds like you haven't eaten anything. Would you like to go inside?""No, I'll ne fi…" Her stomach grumbled again making her change her mind. "Yes. But I can pay for my own meal.""No its my treat. I invited myself out on your walk. It's the least I can do.""Alright."The two of them went inside. Akiaya let him know what she wanted and he stood in line to order it. As she was glancing around the café her eyes locked on to a familiar pair of grey eyes. No it couldn't be him. He wouldn't follow her. Akiaya looked away just in time for Lu to come back to the table with her muffin and orange juice. She gave him a smile to ward off her desire to find
Willow sat in the board room with her head down. It was as if she was trying to get herself into the right frame of mind. Silently she listened as the members filed in to the room one by one. She thought of her favorite movie that always made her sad. The fake tears streamed down her cheeks. Willow took that moment to look up as the members sat down. "Forgive me for calling for this meeting but its Akiaya."Victor was also in the room when he saw how she looked. It piqued his interest. He waited to hear what she had to say."Akiaya … she… she." Willow stopped for a dramatic pause before continuing on. "She is trying to ruin the company. I've been her assistant for a month and she has not done any of the work my father permitted for her."Victor was the first person to speak, silencing all other members. "You bring this accusation to us now, when the accused is home sick at the moment. Why haven't you told us this before hand?""I was afraid she would fire me. Papa
Takeyasu had made it to the apartment. An elderly woman met him outside with a smile. "Good morning. Are you Takeyasu?"He bowed to her before standing up. "Yes, I'll take the apartment. My brother and I are tired of living in a hotel.""You don't want to look at it the decide?""I've already decided I'll take it but I should look into it so I can have the best room."The woman just shrugged her shoulders. She started to open the door when Take took the handle from her and held it open. She gave him a smile before hobbling inside. Takeyasu followed suit behind her. "Your apartment is on the second floor. Its two bedrooms. We have a community laundry room in the basement." She took him up the stairs. Takeyasu walked slowly behind her making sure she didn't fall.Once they reached the second floor. She started speaking again. "Across the hall is Akiaya apartment. Today she didn't leave for work like she normally does. I think she's sick. Its uncommon for her. She'
Takamasa couldn't understand why Willow was being so bratty at a time like this. He started to wonder if maybe she was a little on the crazy side. He obviously didn't want her to stay in a bathhouse but he knew now was the time Takeyasu needed him the most. Masa started to send her a message then deleted it. Now wasn't the time to bother her. Instead he went upstairs to see how his twin was fairing. He had it in his mind to go see Akiaya the next day.Akiaya was in her bed with food spread out around her as she played music and watched movies. She had hoped that the sounds would muffle the tears she shed as she cried into her ice cream. Just as a scene came up where the love interests confessed to each other she took a huge bite of spicy noodles. "You better make sure he didn't sleep with your sister!" she head was in a fog and her mouth was dry. She got up off her bed to grab the bottle of red wine she had in the fridge. Taking the top off she nearly drank from the bottle