As soon as they were done with food, he waved the waiter to pay the bill. The waiter almost came to them instantly, handed over the book. "If you wouldn't had proposed me today, I would certainly have paid my own bill" she said to him, giving him a smirk. "Sure you did as if I had let it happen" he returned her a promising smile. She laughed while he handed over his credit card to the waiter. As soon his credit card was handed over to him, they both got up. Leading in the way out, he took keys from the valet and sat inside on the driver seat, Elizabeth following on passenger seat beside him. "I hope you enjoyed my company, in this starry night" he wanted to have her opinion on his sudden announcement and overall attitude. "To be honest, it was not even the least I could expect from you. You seemed so arrogant and full of yourself, the last time I met you. I hope this marriage satisfies my father who is eager to marry me off to some billionaire these days" she replied, speaking t
She needed to look special, giving him off the idea that she was doing so much better without him. She picked up her favourite dress, she bought the day before. The back suit with a black pencil skirt was everything she needed to look sexy and beautiful at the same time giving off bossy vibes. She painted her lips with a matte maroon and swinging her liner with a wing, she straightened her hair down which she got from sister Amelia. Sliding her bag across her shoulder, she stepped out. Catching the earliest bus in the morning, she didn't minded walking in high heels to the company. Although her feet hurt slightly but it's all what girls have to bear to look perfect from every angle. She was met with Velvet at the entrance and she obviously appreciated her look. She felt confident and energetic at the start of the day. She waited for Smith to come while she prepared all the contract documents which needed to be taken to the Dawson enterprises. As her slender fingers worked on the l
"Ruby can can you bring over the documents to Mr Dawson, so he'll take a good look at our terms and conditions" Smith asked, averting his direction towards Ruby who only focused on gazing the marble floor rather than looking into his scary orbs. She fumbled with the files clumsily and finally after taking a hold onto them, she got up from her place. "Here" she said to Dawson as she forwarded the files to him. He looked up in her direction, staring right into her soul. Her hand started to tremble as she was getting magnetized to him. He took the file from her hand, releasing her from his torture. She finally breathed and sat down on her seat. While Dawson read the conditions, Ruby looked everywhere around the office except his face. Smith sat patiently, waiting for Dawson to finalize the contract. All this while Joseph returned with a female waiter, who dragged the trolley inside the room. Luscious cupcakes, cookies and sandwiches, everything laid like luxury on those silver pl
With an upset face, he walked down to his car while holding her belongings. He was quite annoyed that how can she be so irresponsible, leaving without a message and even leaving her phone behind. As he approached his car, he saw Ruby leaning against it and wiping something off her face. Not sure if she was crying, he felt the urge to barge at her once for her mistake. "Where were you Ruby? I have been looking for you all over!" He tried to stay calm and not be harsh towards her as he saw her eyes were wet. She remained silent for a moment when she saw him out of the blue. She tuck the strands of her hair behind her ear and avoided looking him in the eye. "I'm sorry, I felt uncomfortable there, so I came down and I forgot to tell you. I really am sorry for my carelessness" she apologized in a low voice. "What happened? Are you alright?" He was concerned for her. "Yeah, I just want to go home. Can you drop me?" She asked. "Yeah sure" As they both sat inside, she took her belong
She had been climbing floors like a superhero since the morning. Ordering food, check-in departments, setting the meeting room, and giving coffee to Smith, everything was like a mess. She had been going crazy over the phone who kept on ringing and ringing. Finally the clock was about to struck 11:30 and she didn't even had the time to sigh. She was more nervous than ever. She rubbed her sweaty palms on the back of her hip as she but her lip. Standing in front of the bathroom mirror, she brushed her hair with her fingers and redid her lipstick. Making sure she was ready to face her worst nightmare, she stepped out if the bathroom. Smith was quite in a hurry as he got a call from the front guest that the guest had already arrived in the parking lot. As soon he saw Ruby he immediately asked her to go down and welcome them. While Velvet take a final look at the meeting room and helped Smith with the files. With trembling legs, Ruby went down in the elevator. She had to look mature an
Throughout his presence, she didn't tried to look at him again. They talked about work, finalized the contract and left. She was relieved after a long day. Packing her things up, she was about to leave when Smith stopped her. "I have a news for you" he told her while inserting the keys in the engine as they both sat down inside the car. "What?" "Your house is completely ready now, let's get shifted today. I couldn't help you in shifting yesterday because we had an important meeting. But today seems to be the perfect day and we can spend time together too" he told her with a smile lurking on his face. Although she was glad as she heard about her house but spending time with him didn't seem like a good idea. She needed some alone time, to think, to understand what was happening around her. She wanted to start a relationship with him but not under such circumstances. He was not even aware that she has a son. Will he continue to love her after he'll know about it? "Thanks, I think t
She almost sighed when Smith didn't choose to stay over with her. He left early then she expected. As soon as they ate dinner which they had to order from outside, he remembered that he has to wake up early for office. In the mean time of night, she planned her schedule to visit Dawson tomorrow. She was desperate to see her baby. She also planned to take some gifts as she was going to meet him for the first time after his birth. Overwhelmed with all the excitement, she couldn't sleep all night. She constantly changed positions on bed but was unable to close her eyes and dive deep into the valley of sleep. And the most obvious reason was, she was already missing her son. She kept thinking about him, how old he must have grown, how he looks like, who takes care of him etc. She knew she has to avoid Smith at all costs tomorrow. She can't afford trouble and explanations on the most finest day of her life recently. *The next morning was more beautiful than she expected. As she cuddled
He looked at her as she looked at Simon with all the desperate love in her eyes. He motioned her to come and take him into her arms. But she froze in her place, unable to move as tears continuously rolled down her cheeks. She missed it. Every little moment of her son which every child spend in it's mother's arms. He realized it and slowly moved towards her as Simon looked at the unrecognizable face of her mother with plain eyes. "Simon!" He slowly called his name. "Go to her! She is your mother" he politely tried to give the baby in Ruby's arms. She forwarded her arms and took him in her embrace, safe and soundly. The feel of her son against her own skin felt so precious. She kissed his forehead and smelled him with her nose. He smelled just like him. Strong and powerful, with a hint of dominancy. He will turn out to be just like his father. She hugged Simon as he smiled while looking at her face and even poked her face with his saliva covered fingers. They both broke into a fis
"hello Ruby, I just wanted to see. And Simon was also missing his mother." Amber came in and sat beside her. "Can you give him to me?" She asked Amber as her heart overflowed with emotions of holding her baby. Amber gave Simon into her lap. Simon pulled on her white dress as he cooed. She placed kisses on his cheek and forehead. She spend some time with Simon when a female waiter came inside to inform her that it's the time now, everyone is waiting for bride. The words gave her goosebumps and she was finding energy within herself to get up and go with them. She knew she can't step back now, guests were there, Smith was waiting for her but Simon was sitting in her lap which was halting her steps. But before she could say anything, Amber picked up Simon from her lap. "I think it's the time, let's go! Guests must be waiting. Simon already told me to bring you out but I forgot while talking" sister Amelia stood and made her stand too. She picked up the fresh bouquet of roses which s
She was accompanied by the girls as she got out of the salon. The driver opened the car door for her and she sat in. It was not same car and it was beautiful decorated with purple tulips too. She admired it for a few seconds and then sat right in. She didn't even look at herself for long in the mirror. She didn't know how she was looking, either a beautiful bride or just an average one. The girls waved her as the driver drove the car out of the place. She knew where they were heading. She was going to marry Smith, it was her wedding day. When that ring on her finger will officially make her his wife. It was painful as if constantly burning in anguish. She wanted to cry so bad, wanted someone to lend her a shoulder but none, there was no one to accompany her of share her pain. She was silent through out the way. It was very long drive until she reached the venue. And sister Amelia recieved her. The mansion which was especially arranged for the guests and bride, Sister Amelia took h
He came back home and on his way to his study, he grabbed a bottle of beer from the kitchen cabinet. Shutting the door with force, he sat down on the floor against it and took out the cork. Pressing it against his mouth, he drank the sour, bitter liquid as if water. Beer was always some energy drink to him. And now that he was down, feeling low, he was sure that it can help him. He tore the shirt apart he was wearing, as the buttons flew away far. The wound was hurting real bad, as he looked at the freshly done bandage. She touched him while wearing that ring! He was so pissed at the moment that he didn't cared about his wound and took off that bandage immediately. Now only the cotton was stick against because of the sticky ointment. He laid down and closed his eyes. He won't let her marry him, he promised himself as he repeated the words against his lips. "I won't let him touch you, you're only mine" he whispered to himself, to the dark, empty room with half closed eyes. Half
Despite loathing him, he had to send the invitation to Dawson at the very moment. He called Velvet and asked her to send one at his address too. Ruby remained silent through out the way, as the feelings were overwhelming for her and she felt vulnerable. The way he looked her with those sharp eyes made her feel so many things. Fear, love, jealousy, happiness, there was so much in his eyes. The way he looked at her made her feel scared of him. It was in a while that he horrified her. Smith dropped her home and leaned in to place a kiss on her cheek. She barely smiled to him. "Are you feeling unwell?" He asked her, extremely suspicious of her behavior after meeting Dawson. "Yeah fine, just feeling feverish" she replied, rubbing her forehead. "Let's go to hospital then" he suggested, concerned about her. "No I'm fine, I'll take a tablet and it'll be over within a day" she replied and tried to open the car door. He wanted to ask her what was wrong with his rush but didn't stop her w
It was few days after, when he got discharged from the hospital and he was well to go home. Joseph was in office, so Jason accompanied him and took him home. He felt relieved after spending such a long time in hospital. The doctor strictly advised him to get his wounds dressing done daily. He assured him but he knew better that he going to take off the bandages in a few days by himself. He has suffered deeper pain that this bullet wound. He was so eager through out these days that Ruby will once visit him. But when she didn't came, he realized that already knew that he was conscious now, maybe from Joseph and now she'll not face him. He went home and met Simon first. He kissed his son and hugged him lightly. He missed him most of all. Simon seemed to more grown up in the past few weeks. Jason helped him to get into his room as he could walk easily now. He went into his room to change his clothes while Amber was preparing a good lunch for them. Jason adored Simon so much, so he sat
"so she is getting married?" Dawson confirmed in a low voice. "Yeah that's what she told me" Joseph replied. "To Smith? She must be happy then" he said again, a hint of disappointment visible in his voice. "Seems so, yesterday I saw them shopping for their wedding in the mall. She looked happy" he told him, remembering when he went to dinner with a client. "I think you should know that she asked for Simon's custody" Joseph wanted to bring in this matter into his knowledge. "Yeah I heard it too. But that's fine that you denied her. I can't give Simon away to her even if she begs for it. He is my only son and I want to provide him every Luxury. He's my heir" he said proudly, with a straight face. "Sure I guess you've already met Jason then. He arrived the day you got shot" he asked. "Yeah he came before you. He has changed alot. He is insisting on living here now as he's graduated now" he said with a worried face. "Maybe you should let me, you both brother can run the company be
As usual after getting over with office, she finally decided to pay Dawson a visit. She couldn't be inhumane like him, even if she didn't show she still cared for him. She went inside the room where he laid. She placed the fresh tulips on the bed side table and sat across the other side on the couch. "How are you doing Dawson? It's so unfortunate that you can't even listen or reply to me. You didn't really had to do this. I hope you'll get better soon" she spoke few words to him as he laid unconscious without responding. Just then Joseph came inside, catching her attention. "I was waiting for you" she told him enthusiastically. "Everything alright?" He asked suspiciously. "I wanted to ask whether you prepared the custody papers or not?" She stood up from her place, striding towards him. He inhaled and exhaled loudly, preparing himself for another challenge. "Look Ruby I cannot do this without Dawson's permission. He owns the child because he looked after him when you left. He
In a state of nervousness, she dialled his number. Putting the phone close to her ear, she waited for the bell to reach him. The bell was constantly ringing and he was not picking up, she was becoming more and more disappointed with every passing second. "Hello?" He spoke as he received the call after a moment. "Smith!" She called out his name with a gasp. "Is everything alright?" He asked on the other side, disturbed by the tone. "No I'm not alright! I don't know what's happening to me! Please come to me as soon as possible, I need you! I think I'll die, please save me" she cried and told him through her miserable voice. "What happened?" He was now clearly worried. "I don't know what's happening to me! Please rush and save me!" She told him again. "Where are you? Wait for me, I'm coming!" He panicked. She told him the location of the beach, and cut the call. Now she sat on the wet shore, and waited for him to arrive, feeling cold by the swirling wind. She didn't wanted to m
He was still fighting between death and life, on the ventilator. Doctors trying their best to save him because he was a young, strong man whose life was valuable. Jason couldn't sleep all night so when Joseph came in morning, he forced him to go home and look after himself. With an upset face, he went home and tried to rest, but his heart and mind was not at peace. Joseph tried to talk with the doctor that if he need more professional treatment of international services, they can afford everything. But doctor told him that there was no way rather than waiting for his lung to heal until he is accompanied by a ventilator. He told him that it will take maximum 5 to 6 weeks for full recovery until he's able to breathe again himself as they've already taken out the bullet. But he can also get on the other lung gradually. It's a matter of time, until he'll he able to get up again. The discovery although shocked him but he told the doctor that he should work on instead if he can work on h