Ding dong~ Chadwick on the floor and Adira on his top, both tended their eyes at the direction of the door. The only on who might visit them during this house, one person came into their mind. Adira stood up while holding his husband’s cellphone. “Looks like you have a visitor,” Adira said as she offered the phone back to him. He looked alternately at the phone and at Adira’s spiritless gaze. Biting his lips with a frown on his forehead, Chadwick stood up and grabbed his phone back. He felt so embarrassed, not only because of the picture Jaymee had sent to him, but also the fact that Isa might be the person outside the door. Unable to say anything, he walked towards the entrance. Adira watched his back, and the way he dragged his feet onto the ground. She thinks he’s being weird. Long time ago, she remembered how fast Chadwick every time was he hears that Isa came to visit. He was as blistering as a cheetah. Yet now, he walked like a snail; as if leaving a mark on the floor. Soo
Chadwick returned home after having a serious talk with Isa. He went inside the house and looked around as he hoped he could see Adira. Before he walked out, he clearly told her that he will be back quickly; which means if it is possible, Adira should wait for him. However, he saw no one in the living room where he left her. Standing near the door, Chadwick heaved a sigh. He felt lonely all of a sudden as he looked at the close door of Adira’s room. ‘She’s probably sleeping.’ For a moment, he was so disappointed from the fact that Adira can sleep easily even if here husband is out and together with another woman. A husband with another woman? Chadwick realized that he doesn’t have the right to feel sad, since in the outside picture, he’s the bastard who left his wife just to follow Isa. But he only did that so he can finish what he needed to end. He told Isa that he doesn’t like her anymore and that he wanted to have a good relationship with Adira. Because he’s falling for his wif
Wine&Vibe and Crimson Meadow, the two largest wine company in the West have a new project together, which called: “Luxury for Everyone.”The aim of this project is to enlarge the companies’ influence and to gain enormous profit. 1/8 of the profit will go the the charities, which will improve both of the companies’ images.Project began after Chadwick and Adira married each other. Since then, they started to work for the new wine that the developed for almost half of the year. And now, branding their wine will be the next step before launching.A brand is all about people’s perceptions of the company or the product. Will the people think that the brand is expensive? What do they want the perceived value of wine brand to be?Branding is positioning your company as the expert and people come to you. Once you take a stand for something, you will naturally get people hunting you down wanting to buy the product. And that is the topic for today’s meeting.The two CEO of the project met today
Adira and Chadwick ride on a long white limousine on the way to the event hall. The vehicle is a large luxurious chauffeur-driven sedan that has a glass partition separating the driver’s seat from the passenger compartment.There are super comfortable seats which were laid out in a bench-like manner inside the limo. It has sitting capacity of 8-18 people so tall man like Chadwick has enough legroom to stretch out as much as he likes.Next, it also has an aux input where they can enjoy the ride with their favorite music. The stereo systems of a limo have amazing equalizers, amplifiers, and speakers that strategically fitted around the vehicle and distribute sound evenly so everyone gets to enjoy the music being played regardless of the spot they are seated; whether they are sitting next to each other just like what they did on the airplane, or separately.Above, there is a LCD screens and A DVD player. So if they feel bore, they can watch a movie during the joyride. Aside from having a
When Isa’s father died, she received a huge amount of inheritance. The money is enough that she doesn’t need to work for her entire life. Besides, a business partner continues her father’s business, and 3/4 of the profit goes to her. That is why she has lot of time volunteering in charities and helping kids in need. When it comes to taking care of children, Isa is sincere since she also lost her parents in young age.Being a daughter of a millionaire, Isa also received an invitation for the launching of the new wine worked by Crimson Meadow and Wine&Vibe companies. She did not have the chance to say this to Chadwick, since during their last conversation, they talked about his wife.[“I fell in love with my wife.”]Every time she remembers his confession, a resentment blossomed within her, stayed there without a plan of escaping out of her heart.At the time she lost her parents and Geoffrey avoided her, Chadwick was the only person who stayed by her side unconditionally. But now, ever
Geoffrey’s childhood is full of hardship. His father died when he was 10, and his mother had to work in market just to support and feed him. Soon, he was forced to drop out of school and worked hard to pay their bills. However, his life changed when his mom met Isa’s father.After her mom re-married to a wealthy man, Geoffrey went back to the school. He’s happy to have a little sister who called him ‘brother’ and a friend like Chadwick. His mom also found happiness together with a kind and supportive husband who treated Geoffrey as if he was his own son. ‘It was a happy family,’ he thought.But that happiness did not last.Isa confessed her feelings, saying that she fell in love with him.Afraid that Geoffrey might ruin the peace, he tried too hard to avoid his step-sister and even broke his friendship with Chadwick. So, after graduation, he asked their parents if he could live by himself and study college in a faraway place.His mother and stepfather agreed, and that’s why he studied
“Ladies and gentlemen! Tonight, is the night everyone is waiting for.”The launching of the new wine presented as the project of Crimson Meadow and Wine&Vibe has started. Loud cheers and claps resonated around the garden as the two CEO climbed up the stairs. When Adira and Chadwick met on the stage, they shook each other’s hands to show their partnership.The first part of the launch is introducing the new wine. They prepared a VCR which shows the people who work behind the scenes and how the wine was produced using the finest ingredients.As guests watched the VCR, Chadwick and Adira sat in the corner of the stage. They are sitting next to each other, watching both the screen and the people’s reaction under the stage.Gradually, Chadwick turned his head to his wife.Before the start of the ceremony, Adira saw him together with Isa . Although he went to Adira after talking with Isa, he did not have the chance to explain to his wife.[“The ceremony will start. So, we should stick togeth
With a downward gaze, Isa stayed seated on the floor while the liquid of mixed food and drinks dripping from the top of her head to her face and to the tip of her chin.A cold wave of dread washed over her. In the special event when many people came to celebrate, she humiliated herself and became the laughingstock of everyone, although some of them felt sorry. Isa heard the murmurs, asking who she might be or how embarrassing it would be to be in her situation.Isa felt her heart drop to the pit of her stomach as she realized how mortifying it is to make a fool of herself. Was it because of the alcohol? Her desperation to follow a man who resembles her stepbrother?Things went so quick, she’s not sure what this is and how is that. All she wished if for the earth to open up and swallow her in a whole.‘I don’t want to be here,’ she prayed inwardly as she could not bear to lift her head and meet the eyes around.Her cheeks burned as tears prickled at the corner of her eyes. At the world
5 months passed. The joined project of Crimson Meadow and Wine&Vibe is a great success. Many congratulated the two CEOs who worked so hard for this project and for helping a lot of charities as one of their goals. At the end of the month, the two held a press conference. Reporters came to witness the successful joined of the famous married couple. They thought that they will only hear news about the business and how they’ll end the union. However, Chadwick and Adira came out with a big surprise for everyone. “Before we end the conference, Adira and I would like to announce something very important.” Gradually, the two looked at each other and smiled. Their deal is clear. After the five months when the project is over, they will reveal the truth about their divorce. And the time has come. However… “Adira and I decided to marry again.” At Chadwick's words, gasp filled the hall. Tons of lights flashed, capturing each second. What does he mean by marrying Adira again? Everyone as
Chadwick went back home to house lightheartedly. Geoffrey and he fixed their relationship. Although he’s worried about Isa, Chadwick decided to meddle in her life anymore.Now, what’s left to do is to deal with Adira.He excitedly entered the house as he heard from Neil and Hansel would come home to their house. Other than living with Adira in the same place, Chadwick thinks that his other advantage against Geoffret is that he has the support of their secretaries.‘The only hurdle is winning over my ex-wife’s heart.’He realized how hard it is to win a favor from someone. Even if Adira doesn’t have feelings for him when she’s seducing him long time ago, Chadwick can tell how difficult the quest is.‘Maybe, she’s trying to get her revenge and..’His thoughts stopped when he saw his wife standing in front of him.She’s really home.“You’re quite late,” she greeted with a smile.Being with her, his heart pounds with each breath, like a hummingbird’s wings.‘Who cares if she’s testing me o
“Dear brother, It’s me, your stubborn sister who keeps on following you. I am writing a letter to you since you are my last family. And I am happy to have at least you by my side. Remember the first day when we saw each other? I was so captivated by your handsomeness. I thought I saw a prince. Your smiles, your shy approach and your kind attitude, they reached my heart. And maybe, that is the first time I fell in love with you. I kept this a secret for a long time, but it overflowed in a way I couldn’t control it anymore. Mistakes after mistakes. I learned that all my life, I dedicated it to you. I regretted my actions, even the words that I didn’t mean. I am sorry for wishing that. Believe me, I didn’t want our parents to die. Just like you, I was in deep pain too. But in the end, I haven’t learned. I keep on reaching for the affection that you couldn’t give. I was selfish and I hurt many people around me. I am sorry. I should have listened to you. But, it’s too late. I lost my
Third Person’s POVTwo weeks have passed.The accident that happened in the CUR8 mall has never leaked through the media. But Nocturne, who was keeping a close eye on the Crimson Meadow’s CEO has heard the accident. He planned to take his revenge, but he thinks it won’t be good to fight against Adira anymore since she has more card to use. And so, he stopped pursuing the unbeatable leader.Many days passed by and finally, it was time for Adira to go out of the hospital. Oddly, she recovered so fast unlike other patients who underwent the same head injury. Her doctor even joked that she might be from a tiger clan since she healed so quickly.As this will be the day of her discharge, two men waited for her outside her room.Who are these two men?Basically, they are the two guys who keep going back and forth in this place for long two weeks. Hansel said that Adira would recover if they were here, since all they do is fight in front of Adira. To solve that, the guys decided to come on sep
Adira’s POV Often, when someone has a head injury, she won’t remember the details of the accident. What happened, how she got hurt and who’s with her during the incident. But as soon as opened my eyes, everything came to me so vividly. I recalled how I saw the sign board above that was swaying down, when I looked at Chadwick who was standing beneath, when I ran towards his side and when I pushed him away and got hurt instead. Above all, the realization I had while running towards him came to me like a wave. It wasn’t calm, gentle, or destructive. Just… something I expected ever since I admitted that it might be possible to fall in love. I blinked my eyes slowly while looking at the white ceiling above the hospital room. Back then, I really thought I saw the underworld. But it really seems that someone like me was blessed with long life. As I was inwardly about to laugh, a voice called me. “A-Adira?” My numb body, which did not move for long hours, tingled as I turned my head t
Since it hasn’t been announced yet that Chadwick and Adira aren’t a married couple anymore, Chadwick still has the right to play as her husband. And so, he and Falcon took turns watching Adira and waiting for her to wake up. It’s almost been two days already, yet Adira hasn’t woken up. As Chadwick watched her sleep, a faint sad smile drew on his lips. “You are sleeping for too long,” he whispered. “I wanted to tell you a lot about your father.” How Falcon almost collapsed, when he watched over her daughter without sleeping and when he was caught crying while praying for her fast recovery, Chadwick wanted to tell all of this to Adira once she woke up. All past years, Adira believed that her father did not have any affection for her. On which, Chadwick will testify as lies. Falcon loves her daughter, more than anyone in the world. Staring at Adira, Chadwick remembered last night when he and Falcon had a conversation while looking over Adira. “My world collapsed,” Falcon said while
The adrenaline that Geoffrey and Chadwick had as they bring Adira to the hospital haven’t died down yet.When they saw Adira laying down on the ground, unconscious and with blood on her head, they felt an unfamiliar sensation, a combination of adrenaline that made their body cold and electricity tingled their skin.As adrenaline hit them, they realized the situation. Adira is in danger.Chadwick looked at his tainted hands and trembled.He and Geoffrey are currently waiting outside the operating room where Adira was brought in. It’s been an hour, and yet, they haven’t heard anything about her condition.Will she live?Will everything be okay?They wanted to be positive as much as possible. Yet the terrible shock made them anxious.Thinking if something would happen to her is not just painful for Chadwick. It takes everything out of him. He was so distraught over her suffering that it made him feel nauseous and lightheaded.Then guilt came to knock him over.‘This is because of me. I am
Third Person's POVGeoffrey followed where Adira’s gaze peered into. What he saw standing from afar was his old pal, his former buddy and now, his competitor.Years ago, when Isa confessed her feelings to Geoffrey for the first time, Geoffrey saw Chadwick hiding in secret. That day, he only wished for Chadwick to come out and to be brave. If only Chadwick was courageous to get Isa’s love, then it wouldn’t be necessary for Geoffrey to avoid them and lose their friendship.But now, Geoffrey felt the opposite.When Chadwick saw them together, he wished he could just turn around and leave them.'You used all your time and opportunity to be with Adira. Why are you still trying when it is too late?' He asked this in his mind as he stared at him.At last.Something snapped in his brain as he remembered how Adira answered his question before.Adira said that she could fall in love with one of them. As of now, Adira thinks the two of them can make her heart move.'So, being with her for a long
Chadwick’s PovYears ago, when my heart was still young to understand what "courage" really meant, I failed on pursuing my first love.My feet which were ready to approach Isa, had hesitate in the middle. At the end, I stayed in my safe zone.Once I learned that my long-time unrequited love has feelings for Geoffrey, I accepted the fate that the sweet picture of being by her side will remain an unfilmed picture. A black film.Even though I was discovered in an accident and was rejected, I only felt an anticipated fate. Because from the very start, I knew that my place to Isa’s life is a friend. A friend whom she can use when she's having a hard time over her own one-sided love.Isa used me to make Geoffrey jealous. Withal, I did not care. I just waited for what life entails me to do.There are just things and people which I cannot get. No matter how rich and successful I am, I can't gain affection. Once I failed, I thought it would last for a long time. Forever.But did I get happy?Go