Today, Aviana wore a classic, brown pencil skirt that was made of leather material and a simple long-sleeve silk blouse, white in color. She accompanied the outfit with a pair of black high heels, giving off a polished and professional look. She matched down the corridor while still holding hayden's small hand in hers. Other parents were still bringing their own children to school, lessons were yet to start, the teachers had to be in their offices waiting on the bell to ring so they could go to their respective classes. Seconds later, they arrived at the office and were standing outside the door. Aviana raised her hand and wanted to knock on the door. But she hesitated when she heard the sharp and sour voices of a couple of women as they conversed, inside the room. "That good for nothing teacher came to school early, as usual. She is surely doing pretty well....""I think she is just putting on a show. She is only doing this to impress the parents and have them favor her. Seems her
Scarlet walked inside the coffee shop. She only had her phone in her hands. She was quick to discover where Ray sat, so, she walked over to him. She pulled out a chair that was opposite, from where he sat. Once she was comfortable in her seat, Scarlet placed her phone on top of the table and her hands followed suit and they were intertwined on top of the table. Then, her eyes met Ray's. "Scarlet, it's good that you came. I have something important to tell-" "Ray, listen. I know that you've feelings towards me. However, I cannot reciprocate what you feel for me. I'm sorry," Scarlet said in a low and soft voice, as she cut him off so suddenly. She thought he asked her to come over because he wanted to confess his feelings for her! So, she wanted to make things clear to him that she would never see him more than a friend. Ray was speechless. Yes, he had feelings for her, no doubt about that! But, that wasn't the reason why he called her out here. In fact, he had something that would
Aviana walked inside the CEO's office, as usual. She held a document in her hands, as she stepped forward. The document entailed detailed information about the CEO's work schedule. And, as his PA, it was her responsibility to report to him every morning on the activities that he needed to carry out on the fateful day. She said sternly, "Sir, the board members would arrive in fifteen minutes from now. After, you are required to visit the construction site. Also, their is a contract from the Westerni that needs your signature. That is all for today, Sir." Her tone was so serious, no one born of a woman would suspect they had a thing together. Ethan, on the other hand, sat leisurely on his desk, while he sipped his coffee and just stared at her without blinking. "Could you repeat what you've just said. I didn't hear just now," Ethan said casually, while he continued to stare at her. Aviana frowned. "What? Weren't you listening at all?" "I was listening, of course. I was just not
"Who's it?" he asked in a hoarse voice. "Brother, are you in there? Could you open the door, please?" Scarlet's voice came along. When Aviana heard Scarlet's voice, she cowered in Ethan's arms. "It's scarlet. What do we do, now!" she asked in a panicked voice. "I told you we shouldn't do this in your office! Because, I knew Scarlet would definitely show up! Now, she is outside the door! What to do! What to do, Ethan!" she asked as she broke out in a cold sweat. "Calm down, will you?" he laughed lightly, seeing how terrified his woman seemed. "Ca-calm down? Are you serious? Your sister is outside your door?" she almost raised her voice, but she remembered scarlet was outside, so she lowered her voice immediately. "God, if you save my face today, I promise this will never happen again," she murmured a silent prayer. Of course Ethan heard it. And, he laughed. "Are you so sure about that! I wouldn't make such a promise if I were you! Because, I'm definite it will happen again!"
"Why are you here, again? Don't you have any useful thing to do with your life instead of showing up at the office especially at the wrong time?" Ethan asked, deadpan. He didn't hide the fact that he was pretty much annoyed when she suddenly showed up and disrupted such a good time he was having inside. Hearing his question, Scarlet was jolted back from her line of thoughts and back to planet earth. With total dejection, she replied, "Ethan, is it now a bad thing to visit my blood brother in his office and find out how he's doing?" But, she wasn't annoyed at all, in fact she enjoyed seeing how annoyed her brother seemed simply because she had disrupted whatever that was going on inside the office. "You've seen me, I'm doing fine. Could you leave now. I was actually in the middle of something important, I would appreciate it if you left immediately, so that I can go back to it," he said sternly and he left no room for her to refute. "Okay, okay, I'll leave," she said simply, while
Aviana peeked through the partially opened door. "Can I get you a drink? Maybe water or coffee?"Scarlet smiled as she spoke, "No, I'm good.""Okay, I'll leave now, the meeting is about to start anyway," Aviana sighed. Then, she closed the door and walked away afterwards. However, she halted in her steps the next moment. She contemplated for a while before she finally turned around and walked back. She held the doorknob and clicked the door open. Peeking through the partially opened door for the second time, Aviana asked, "Are you sure you still want to sit here all alone and wait for me? Why don't you go home and come back some other time when I'm not all tied up with work? The meeting might take longer, you know?" Scarlet stood up from the chair and walked towards her. "We are friends, right?" she asked her as soon as she reached the door where Aviana stood. Aviana simply nodded her head in response to her question. "I wanted to have a quiet time with you and if possible have a fr
Scarlet walked back afterwards and took her sit at the table. Taking a sip of her hot coffee, she checked on the time on her phone once again and sighed deeply. She had been keeping watch of time, one hour and thirty minutes had already passed by since they left for the meeting. The meeting was taking much longer time than she had anticipated. She took another sip. And another. Soon, she were done with the coffee and the cup was empty. Lucky for her, the lady brought a flask, so she poured the coffee into the empty cup. She took another sip. She went on with the rhythm of pouring coffee into the cup, sipping it, until she were running out of coffee. When she were remaining with only a cup of coffee, she began to sip it slowly while she played with her phone. That way, she would keep herself busy and she would not get bored. After a while, she got bored playing with her phone. So, she took some papers that were placed on the table and began to make paper airplane with them. She made
Meanwhile, inside the meeting room, a heavy discussion was going on between Ethan and the board members. Ethan casually sat on his chair while he flipped the pen in his hand and listened carefully to whatever that was being said by the board members. Aviana, on the other hand, took minutes of the meeting, as it was her responsibility while still paying attention to their discussion. After a while, Ethan sat up straight on his chair, changing from his earlier posture, maybe because he had grown tired after sitting in the same position for an hour and more. He leaned forward and placed his arms on the table. He said indifferently, "Building a hotel? I do not think that's a good idea. You can do better than that, of course. Have you considered the many hotels we have in the city, have you thought about the competition that we are likely to face? What about the benefits the company would get from this project, if there would be any, the risks and all? It's a NO, for me. I need you to co
Ethan walked into "The Intoxicated" Entertainment clubhouse, the familiar buzz of energy and laughter wash over him. He spotted Alex and James who were already seated at their usual position. “Hey, look who finally decided to show up!” Alex called out, a playful grin spreading across his face. His eyes twinkled with mischief as he leaned back in his chair, arms crossed. James, ever the composed one, merely raised an eyebrow but offered a smirk.Ethan shrugged nonchalantly, but inside, he could still feel the residual warmth of the passionate encounter he’d just had with Aviana. The slightly disheveled state of his hair and the faint trace of lipstick lingering on his collar were the only signs that might give him away, but he hoped they would go unnoticed. “Traffic,” Ethan replied coolly, sliding into his seat with an air of indifference. He could see the knowing glimmer in Alex’s eyes, the way he leaned in just a bit closer, eager for any hint of a story.“Right,” Alex said, chuckl
Aviana walked into the house, her blouse still partially buttoned, a telltale sign of the passionate encounter she’d just had with Ethan in the car. As she fumbled with the remaining buttons, trying to regain some semblance of normalcy, a small, curious voice called out from the living room.“Big sis!” Hayden appeared around the corner, his bright eyes wide with curiosity. He was clutching a toy car tightly in one hand and staring up at his sister with a mix of innocence and suspicion.Aviana, momentarily flustered, straightened up and tried to smooth her disheveled appearance. “Hey, Hayden,” she said, forcing a casual tone. “What’s up?”Hayden’s gaze remained fixed on her, his little brows knitting together as he took in the scene. “You’re home pretty late, Big sis. And why are you buttoning your blouse like that? Did you and Uncle Ethan have a... uh, fun time in the car?”Aviana’s cheeks turned a deeper shade of red. She froze mid-button, her mouth slightly open as she tried to proc
Aviana lay in Ethan's arms, their bodies intertwined in a comfortable silence that spoke volumes of their deep connection. The room was quiet, save for the soft rhythm of their breathing and the occasional contented sigh that escaped their lips.Ethan gently brushed a strand of hair away from Aviana's face, his touch tender and filled with affection. He couldn't help but marvel at how natural and right it felt to have her in his arms, to feel her warmth against him.Aviana shifted slightly, her head resting against his chest as she looked up at him with a soft smile. "You know," she murmured, her voice tinged with a hint of playfulness, "you have a way of making everything feel so... perfect."Ethan chuckled softly, his heart swelling with love for this woman who brought so much joy into his life. "I'm just glad you feel that way," he replied, his voice gentle. "You mean the world to me, Aviana."Aviana's smile widened, her fingers tracing lazy patterns on his chest as she gazed up at
Ethan looked up, his face flushed and his posture stiff as he tried to hold Aviana close. His usual aloof demeanor was completely absent, replaced by a flustered and panicked expression. “Faith! I—I didn’t expect—” he stammered, his words tumbling out in a jumbled mess.Faith couldn’t help but chuckle at the sight. Ethan, the ever-composed boss, was now visibly flustered, with his shirt slightly askew and a look of sheer bewilderment on his face. Aviana’s cries were still unabated, adding to the hilarity of the situation.“Uh, Sir,” Faith said, trying to suppress her laughter as she walked over to them. “It looks like you’re having a bit of a rough time here.”Ethan, still holding Aviana, glanced at Faith with a mix of frustration and embarrassment. “Faith, I... I don’t know what to do. She’s... she’s crying because I figured out something too quickly, and then I made it worse by saying I got help from Scarlet. I don’t know how to fix this!"Faith’s eyes twinkled with a mix of amuseme
Ethan stood outside Aviana's office door, his mind racing with thoughts of how to approach her. He took a deep breath to steady his nerves, then knocked gently."Come in," Aviana's voice called from inside. Ethan entered cautiously, finding Aviana seated at her desk, engrossed in reviewing some documents. She looked up as he entered, her expression neutral but her eyes betraying a hint of wariness."Avi, can we talk?" Ethan asked softly, stepping further into the room.Aviana leaned back in her chair, her expression cool and composed despite the underlying irritation. Ethan stood before her, unsure of how to break through her icy demeanor."What's there to talk about, Ethan?" Aviana began, her voice dripping with sarcasm as she tapped her pen on the desk. "I don't expect you to have figured out the reason I'm mad at you already. It might take you a day, a week, or a lifetime to figure it out. Who knows?"Ethan blinked, taken aback by her blunt honesty. "Avi, I—""Nope," Aviana cut in,
Scarlet grinned at Aviana's comment about Milo, nodding in agreement. "He definitely does. But speaking of being kept on your toes, how's my brother treating you these days, Avi?" Scarlet asked playfully, raising an eyebrow teasingly.Aviana's smile faltered immediately at the mention of Ethan, her mood shifting drastically. She took a deep breath, trying to steady herself before responding. "Ethan?" she replied tersely, her voice edged with irritation. "He's... he's fine."Scarlet sensed the change in Aviana's tone, her playful expression fading as she picked up on the underlying tension. "Uh-oh, trouble in paradise?" she asked cautiously, eyebrows raised in mock concern. Aviana scoffed, her frustration bubbling to the surface. "Paradise? More like a roller coaster," she muttered, her hands gesturing animatedly. Scarlet sighed dramatically, leaning back in her chair as she looked at Aviana with exaggerated concern. "Okay, spill the tea, Avi. What happened between you and Ethan this
Twenty minutes later, Scarlet arrived at the office, her steps purposeful as she made her way to Ethan's office. She knocked lightly on the door before entering, her expression a mix of curiosity and concern."Brother," Scarlet greeted warmly, her voice tinged with a hint of apprehension. "You sounded pretty serious on the phone. What's going on?"Ethan rose from his chair to greet her, grateful for her presence. "Hey, Scarlet," he began, gesturing for her to take a seat opposite him. "Thanks for coming."Taking a deep breath, Ethan recounted the events of the morning's meeting with Aviana. He described Aviana's distant demeanor, his attempts to understand her mood, and the abrupt end to the meeting after confronting her.Scarlet listened attentively, her brow furrowing with concern as Ethan finished his explanation. "So, you think Avi's mad at you, but she won't tell you why?" she summarized, her voice soft with empathy."Yeah," Ethan replied, running a hand through his hair in frust
The boardroom was set for the meeting with the marketing team, and Aviana, with her usual efficiency, had everything organized meticulously. As they settled in, Aviana took her seat beside Ethan, her posture erect and her expression composed. However, her eyes betrayed a hint of icy reserve that Ethan couldn't ignore."Good morning, everyone," Ethan greeted cheerfully, attempting to lighten the atmosphere. Aviana responded with a polite nod but remained focused on the agenda in front of her.The marketing team leader began presenting the new campaign strategy, and Aviana listened intently, jotting down notes and occasionally exchanging professional remarks with the team. Each time Ethan tried to engage her with a comment or question, Aviana responded curtly and kept her interaction strictly business.Ethan, increasingly uncomfortable with Aviana's cold demeanor, shifted in his seat, trying to catch her eye. "What do you think about the demographics for the new ad placements?" Aviana
Aviana stood in Ethan's office, a stack of documents in hand, ready to brief him on the day's schedule. Despite their personal relationship, she maintained her professional demeanor, a testament to her dedication as his personal assistant."Good morning, Ethan," Aviana greeted, her voice carrying a blend of warmth and professionalism. "Here's the rundown for today. We have a meeting with the marketing team at 10 AM to discuss the new campaign strategy. Then, you have a lunch meeting with Mr. Johnson from Capital Investments at 12 PM."Ethan, leaning back in his chair, flashed a playful grin. "Sounds riveting, as always, Avi. Did you make sure they're serving my favorite dessert at lunch?"Aviana rolled her eyes playfully, a hint of a smile tugging at her lips. "I believe they're more interested in discussing investments than your sweet tooth, Ethan."He chuckled lightly, enjoying the banter. "You never know, Avi. Dessert is a serious business."Aviana continued with her briefing, detai