"So if you'll excuse me, I'd like to start working by myself." Andrea said as she stepped aside and started walking further inside the room.Before she suddenly paused. "And to answer your question," she put her hand in the pocket of her joggers, "I wasn't sick this time around, buy my baby sister was. It was an emergency and I had to stay with her. Wouldn't you if you were in the same condition as me?" She asked and without waiting for an answer, she continued towards the back where there was an unoccupied desk. But then, she realised others had started working and then walked back towards the front to pick the materials. She didn't spare Mr Rose a glance and just did her thing. "And I'd like to take permission as well, she is about to have surgery and I would be required to come to the hospital a few times." Andrea paused for a second, but when she didn't get a response from him, she continued. "Thank you for being so kind and generous to give your approval." She said. "Uhn."
Chapter 55At first, Pamela thought she was the one Andrea referred to and was about to go bonkers. *How dare you call me a weirdo?!* She was very close to lashing out whe she raised up her head and saw Mr Rose approaching them."Uhn." She found herself having a shocked face before replacing the initial shock and surprise with a smile. Mr rose was never one to pay attention on anyone and only the newest of his team members ever got his attention. And so far, Andrea was the first to have held his curiosity for so long.Mr rose had made it a tradition to make things hard for the team mates who were new on his team. And this usually lasted the first three days they were together. It was like a game for him, one that he really enjoyed playing. But he usually got tired and just let them be and do their thing after the first three days or first week. He would give them tasks to complete and their reaction and his mood usually determined how long he would choose to entertain himself.
Chapter 55*Who does she think she is to call me that name? Why in the world would she regard Mr Rose as a weirdo.* Pamela thought with her fakest smiles on her face. She raised up her head to the front only to realise why. But unlike Razel, she didn't have an indifferent or angry facial expression. She had a deep blush on her face. *Oh my, Mr Rose is coming towards us. He looks so good and fresh like a rose flower.* She complimented Mr Rose mentally with a wide grin on her face. However, Mr rose wasn't coming for her. He infact didn't notice her. What was on his mind as he kept the smile on was how the President had given him the look that assured him that he would be fired if he didn't apologize. While Mr Rose was thinking up what to do, Edward was doing same. Edward didn't expect Andrea to speak up for herself. He thought she was being bold and acting all big at home because she thought she was better than him since she had a job. But just when he thought her superior wa
But when Andrea got into the all so familiar room, her facial expression changed. Long gone was the panicky expression she had on when Andrea told her that the president was calling her probably because of what she had done.And Andrea found herself smiling. Because she knew what she was guilty of, but she was sure as hell the president didn't even though it involved him.Because of what Andrea had heard about the president and how ruthless he could be, she thought she had to do a lot or even more to please him. She thought getting fired would be like people had gossiped about on both social media and in the office. But ever since he let her take the compulsory two weeks off after she feel sick, she realised he was nice. *Let's say he was as wicked as people said he was, at least he is kind to me and has promised not to deduct my salary, so I have nothing to worry about.* She had told herself after Edward helped her reason. It was a little bit of philosophy and they had rubbed m
Andrea on the other hand after enjoying his kind gesture which was unlike what the others spoke of him thought that things would be awkward between them. But it was the total opposite because they ended up chatting and talking that they had been bestfriends since forever and got distanced but we're just catching up on old times. But from the way they chatted and complimented eachother about their facials, Andrea knew one thing. Something aside from the fact that he once wanted to be a K-pop idol and because he was exposed, he had the chance to,but he had to hold unto the Larson's group to let go of that childhood dream. The one thing that she knew was that he was just like people said he was.Ruthless, uncaring, unempathetic. He was all of that. He made mention of how he was ruthless in situations, like those were the only options, and he didn't react like he had done something wrong. And that was why Andrea kept wondering. She had in fact tried to find an answer since she lef
Chapter 58"Hmm, have time for some wine? Let's visit the spa this evening, what do you think?" Cindy suggests as they both get into the elevator. "Yes, sure." Pamela nodded as they headed towards their floor. "Let's meet again at seven pm, I have a lot to gist about." Cindy said as they parted their ways. "Me too." Pamela muttered before entering her room. She was glad that she had finally found someone to rant to about the annoying new colleague she had. She already had the perfect picture of how she would give herself the glory and look innocent despite her evil thoughts.And from how much she had conversed with Cindy, Pamela knew that she was almost as toxic than she was, if not more. Like recognized like after all. Cindy and Pamela had just meet a couple of weeks back since Cindy came back and they had become best of friends since then.They spent their free time gossipping or shopping or having spa time where they would gossip again. The fact that they lived a few rooms
Chapter 59"okay then." Andrea decided to say whatever it was as she thought already that it was very unnecessary to continue playing the mind game with sister June, since she was yet to confirm things. "I would like to adopt her. I know I'm newly wedded and I can take my time and all, but my husband and I have discussed it and he thinks having her around will help us become even better parents to our unborn child." Andrea felt her cheeks redden and her blush deepen with the words that she said. *I'm such a bad liar.* She thought. And had a tinge of disappointment. *Despite all the lies that Laura made me lie, just to push the blame on me, I can't do this well.* she thought, because every time Laura pushed her to taking the blame for something, she usually executed it perfectly only to end up getting punished for taking the blame. But she was having such obvious reactions for such a lie. *Maybe it's because it is the biggest lie you've ever told?* Her subconscious reminded her
Chapter 60This was something she did so sister June thought she was totally inocent and l knew nothing about the situation on ground.So she briefed her and waited for her. Either way, it was a win win for sister June. Because the goal was the same either way. And the end justified the means to her. Her thoughts at this moment we're so selfish that she felt guilty for a split second.But she shook it off. *I've sacrificed so much to feel guilty right now if anything, I should feel proud of myself for making it this far.* She told herself as she hug up soon after she gave Andrea the direction. In truth, she was wrong to have had such thoughts towards little eve, but in her defense, her life was on the line. Sister June and sister Agnes had one secret. A secret sister Hannah promised to help them keep with her life after she found out that the were working undercover in a spy agency, and their mission was to kill Andrea. Andrea was very much younger at that time, about age eig
"Andreaaa?" He groaned and Andrea chuckled at the thought of really getting on his nerves. It was her own way of getting back at him. And she was enjoying it. "We'll talk it out, won't we?" She said and went back to sit. "Of course, we would." Edward said through gritted teeth when he noticed the size of the towel Andrea gave him. But then he knew one thing for sure. "I know I have like the most beautiful name in the world." She said as she fanned herself with her palm while her husband watched with his mouth slightly open. While wondering who exactly he had married. He however liked the couple they were becoming. The fact that they were open with eachother without feeling like they had to mince their words and expressions joyed him. And that was that they had crossed the stranger's phase of their relationship and were bow official couples both legally and by heart. Awkwardly, he tied the towel around his waist and tried to tiptoe out of the bathroom, only to bump into her
"On our wedding day. You asked me to take it off." Edward said and Andrea after a few seconds of flashing back remembered. "Damn!" She sighed. "I can't believe you are still hung up on at that." Andrea said and they both chuckled as they went down the memory lane together. "But that's not the only thing I can't get over." Eve said. Andrea was curious as to what else there was and she had a feeling that her curiousity will lead her to another round of Edwards cheesy lines, but she asked anyway. "What else can't you get over?" She asked as she inched closer to him, leaning on her elbow for support. "You really want to know?" Edward asked as he leaned in closer to her. Their faces were only a few inches apart at thi moment. "Hmm yes, I want to know what it is." Andrea said. At this point, she couldn't guess anything tangible. "Are you really sure you want to know?" Edward asked again. "Quit playing and spill it." Andrea said. At this point, she had her eyes close and her thou
And he thought that this was the best way for her to hear what she had always had questions about. He just didn't expect Drake to start with his identity. But it was all well and good.Because to him, it wasn't a bad start at all. He had his guess and his speculations as well, but he still wasn't convinced that Andrea loved him like he thought she did.*Maybe because she never mentioned it or probably because I never had someone tell me.* He thought.But then he just couldn't bring himself to remain convinced until Drake mentioned it. And now, just like his wife was, he also turned as red as a tomato. "Geez bro, one would think you are an high schooler meeting his Crush during the a masquerade themed prom party. You're so red." Drake commented. Andrea felt her blush deepen at the thought of Edward also blushing. Because just like Edward, she Was looking for that one confirmation which she had found. *But then what about the secrets?* A little voice in her head questioned. And
But now that things were looking clearer, she felt even more puzzled and sure of her self at the same time, then she thought back to when she was talking about Edward as the president to Drake's mom. "Drake, you really can't do that." She heard him say again. "Tch. At this point, one would think you are the older brother." Drake said with an eyeroll. This contradicted every thing she had heard about Drake being Avery swift and precise person. Drake as the CEO of Larson's real estate was also very popular for his rigidity when it came to work and how he executed his work. But ever since she met him that afternoon, he had been the exact opposite. And in fact acted like a child when he was the older son. Especially around Edward who was supposed to be his kid brother. Andrea didn't know this before as she had speculated Edward to be thirty five, but everything washed down the drain when Drake's mom said she respected him despite the fact that he was younger. She learnt about the
As she picked Edward's fork to start eating, she remembered why the look Drake was giving her felt familiar. She had a quick flash back to that morning when they were moving their things and Gray's look flashed across her mind. "So that was it!" She exclaimed that she almost choked on what she was chewing. And then she came to a conclusion that those people knew something about her that she didn't. And now that Andrea was convinced that whatever made those people give her those weird looks involved her, she didn't care whether it was rude to eavesdrop or not. She dropped her cutlery on the empty plate in front of her before drawing her chair up and leaving the dining room. As she picked Edward's fork to start eating, she remembered why the look Drake was giving her felt familiar. She had a quick flash back to that morning when they were moving their things and Gray's look flashed across her mind. "So that was it!" She exclaimed that she almost choked on what she was chewing. A
But before that, his tummy grumbled again. "Oh damn it. Don't you want me to have anything at all to eat? I'm really hungry from skipping all those meals." Andrea whined and put more force I her hand so she could drag Edward up.He got up with a start while studying not to collide with Andrea's backside which he had his gaze on.But then, in his bid to avoid doi g that, he lost his balance and fell back backwards. And not alone this time, because he managed to allow Andrea also lose her footing and she fall right into his laps. It looked all planned, but it wasn't intentional. He was only distracted for a while, and that happened. He let out a groan from.how close they were and how tight he felt. The temperature of the room suddenly felt hotter for Edward, despite the ninety nine absoluteness of the ventilation in the room.Even his head was getting clouded with the dirty clothes he had so tried to push and lock up in the past. But he wasn't the only one on this one.Because as
"What are you thinking about?" Andrea said just in time with Edward. "For how long have you been here?" Edward's sentence clashed with Andrea's which was quite funny and thus reduced the awkwardness between the both of them. He could see it in Andrea eyes that she was tired and he couldn't help but think about how exhausted she must be after their meeting with her family the next day. He didn't want her to be tired. No loving husband would want to see their extremely tired wife. And he just happened to be one of them.For the next five minutes, the couple are lost in silence. Both list in their own thoughts separately, so liters they were lost in two things, their silence and their thoughts. Edward continued through with his flashback, while Andrea couldn't help but wonder what the look Drake was giving her meant. After they had settled and accepted the fact that little Eve's reaction wasn't his fault, but the over proactive gardener triggered it, he had stopped looking at her
"I should have let you die and let your body get splattered around the car with bombs strapped all over your body, I'm really sorry for doing it." Edward said. He made it look like he had committed a grave offense. His expression was so serious and he squeezed his eyebrows so he managed to look guilty. Even though he wasn't. He was simply having fun and watching his half brother's horror filled face. He could see that Drake was reliving those moments but just then, he couldn't bring himself to give that attention.The moment when he got captured by the other force and was beaten till he passed out. He knew it was petty, but he wanted to get back at Drake for being unreasonable, so he pushed on. "No." Drake suddenly said in a whisper. He seemed to be in a daze as though his eyes were staring right ahead, Edward could tell that he could barely register what he was seeing. "No no no." He continued to repeat the word like someone who had just woken up from a nightmare.And Edwar
And all the time at that, but he understood that she needed her space and must feel suffocating if he was always around her, so he relaxed in his seat and thought about the incident from that morning. Packing up wasn't so stressful, because he had other people do the work. And the part where he had to work, he loved. And this was in the car on their way from their new house to his mother's house.Edward couldn't help but think about how much fun he had and how much he loved listening to her voice when she laughed. Although he was always one to enjoy his space and in fact demand for it in the most ridiculous of situations, but things were just too different with Andrea around. And he giggles from little Eve, he just loved how it sounded in his ears and he couldn't help but have a little him and Andrea running around the house.The good mood and everything just put him in the mood to ask Andrea when they would consummate their marriage, but they got to their destination before he c