Chapter 6
Andrea's Pov.
I entered the company as many people were roaming, things were kind of busy though.
I ran quickly as my eyes searched around for the receptionist location, I'm 30 minutes late, my ankle is really aching me thanks to my heels.
I heard a sound below as I stopped running immediately, oh no!!!
The sole of one pair of my heel broke.
"Oh no!!! What am I going to do?" I muttered.
I took the second heel as I broke it also
People were staring at me, which made me more nervous, I quickly ran to where the receptionist was staying.
"Ma'am, I'm here for the interview." I said panting.
"The first turn to the right at the 6th floor" She directed me to where the interview will be taking place.
Gosh, I ran so fast as my leg could carry, unfortunately for me I didn't realize the floor was just mopped and I slipped and hit my butt on the floor. The files that I was holding was on the floor and I stood up and arranged them.
I stood at the front of the elevator waiting for it to open, it is taking much time and I couldn't wait any longer. I quickly reached of the staircase as I ran as fast as my leg could carry.
"Finally, I'm here" I muttered to myself after few minutes of running. To my greatest surprise people were there, some noticed my arrival as their gaze were fixed upon me.
I faked my smile as I bowed my head, this is so embarrassing, my eye caught a lady that was staring at my broken shoe.
So embarrassing!!!
I'm afraid I will not be able to win, I thought it would be only me that would be interviewed.
I think I should just be going home.
The vice president said he was going to help me anyway he can, I pray he does.
I sat down as I watched as others were called and they entered.
They all got out with a sad expression, I guessed they were not picked.
Some names were called but they were absent, I waited for my turn but u didn't hear my name.
What is happening?
I thought I applied for the interview.
Or?? Hope it is not what I am thinking, what if my name has been mentioned and I was marked absent.
I saw the young lady who was in charge of calling those people's name who will be interviewed, I guess she is the secretary, I saw her coming out of the room as I rushed out to her.
"Ma'am I am here for the interview but I haven't been interviewed." I told her.
"I'm sorry, but you are late." She announced and it really broke my heart.
"Please ma'am, give me a chance." I begged as she ignored me and walked away.
"Please can I see the vice President..." I shouted as she was going but she didn't ever turn back.
So rude!!!
It wasn't my fault I was late, Edward caused it...
I sat down on the chair that was there, I don't know why I still have a little hope.
I took my phone in anger as I dialed Edward's number.
"Hey!!! You caused this I am late because you refused to carry me this morning, I don't think I will get interviewed." I shouted at him immediately he picked my call.
"Hello, hello, hello..." I said when I didn't hear any response.
I guess he ended the call I buried my head in my lap waiting for reply.
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"Ma'am, you are still here." I heard a female's voice from my dreamland.
Oh no!!! Guess I slept off.
"Uhm, I slept off...I'm sorry" I stuttered.
"Ok, you have to go now." She commanded but I didn't want to leave.
"Please can I see your vice president before leaving?" I inquired.
"No." She gave a sharp answer.
"Please..." I begged holding her arm.
"What's going on here?" I heard that deep voice sending chills to my body. I dropped her arms immediately.
I turned back to check who that was.
Woah!!! I couldn't describe the figure standing in front of my right now.
Gosh, he's so heavenly.
His streamlined jaws were so perfect, his dark curly hair fitted him perfectly...
"Sir, she kept on bothering me that she wants to meet the vice president and she wants to get interviewed whereby she was late." The secretary interrupted from nowhere.
"You can excuse us" He told the secretary in which she did immediately.
She left us alone, but I should come back to my senses and stop admiring him.
"You came late for the interview, how can you assure me you are not going to be late when you start working here?" He asked coldly and I bowed my hair in shame.
"I'm sorry, it wasn't intentional." I apologize.
"Whatever, but I'm sorry you can't work here." He said bluntly as he walked pass me.
Woah!!! Worst day ever.
I walked out of the company in pain, where am I going to start working?
I waited for the cab I ordered...
Mrs Hannah has been discharged and I need to take care of her and the children at the orphanage.
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Today was so stressful, I entered the house as I prepared for dinner.
I decided not to prepare his food since he caused everything, assuming he helped me to my office this morning I wouldn't have been late.
I decided to cook my food only.
"How is your husband treating you, is he good at bed?" A message popped in on my phone as I checked who it was and I'm not surprised to know who sent the message.
"Yes he is good at bed." I replied Laura as I dropped my phone back on the cabinet.
"I know right, he may be an idler but that doesn't mean he can't do his work as a man." She replied me.
"I know you are so cheap tho." She sent another message again.
This girl is really provoking me.
"At least i'm better than someone who sleeps with her sister's boyfriend." I sent her the message as I blocked her immediately.
Guess she bought a new phone already, and I think the phone isn't going to last.
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I waited for Edward to come but he's so late, he isn't my dream man he is so idle, such an asshole.
But as long as I will be able to get money for Mrs Hannah surgery it will be okay.
I didn't know the time I slept off on the couch.
Edward's Pov.
"Why didn't you answer her, she is your wife for God's sake!!!" Leonard scolded me as I rolled my eyes.
"I don't want to accept her to my company, I don't just know why, what if she later knows my secret?" I queried.
"She can't know your secret, it isn't possible..." He tried convincing me.
"And try not to act suspicious." He advised as I nodded my head.
"She will be in another department completely."
Leonard said.
"I will think about it." I assured him.
"You don't have to think about it, it is just something you can do now, just send her a message that she can come for the interview tomorrow." He urged me to do it.
"She's really hot though." He complimented as I looked at him sideway.
"Hey stop looking at me that way I have a girlfriend..." He teased as I sipped the drink that was a my front.
"You should get going now..." Leonard reminded me.
"Are you chasing me from your house?" I teased as he laughed.
"You know that is not possible right?" He replied.
I took my mask from my bag as I wore it, I already took my shower and changed my outfit though.
I left the car I took to the company at Leonard house and drove the car I took from home.
I should make sure there are no traces left.
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I got to the house as I saw Andrea on the couch she fell asleep already.
Was she waiting for me?
I entered the kitchen hoping to see food in there but tomy utmost surprise there was nothing.
She didn't cook for me?
What have I done?
I walked inside my room as fell on the bed, I'm fucking hungry.
I think I should reconsider her application to my company, I saw the look on her face this afternoon.
After all the money she is getting from this deal she still want to work.
I guess she didn't want to be a idler.
Chapter 7.Andrea's Pov."Pann pann pann" I heard the sound of the spoon hitting the pot which made me to wake up.I guess Edward is cooking, woah I can't believe I slept off on the couch, my neck really aches.I stood up as I went to the kitchen, the aroma of the spaghetti hit my nose, I couldn't wait to taste it. I didn't know he can cook, woah!!!He didn't notice my presence though."Good morning" I greeted loud enough for him to hear, the funniest part was that he didn't reply.He looked so hot with the apron even tho he was putting on his masquerade mask, he still looked hot.He noticed my arrival and didn't even bother to greet me.We are just strangers tho, he isn't owing me anything lest I forget."You should find something to do with your life and stop being an idler." I shot at him and he stopped whatever he wa doing immediately and looked at me.I could see the smile on his face "At least I'm better than someone who couldn't even make it early to an interview." He said.He
Chapter 8.Andrea's Pov.*Some Minutes Later.*I really want to scream so hard, but I kept on holding it.I finally got a job and now I am going to sign a contract, I planned on working with the company for five years."The contract isn't available now, you will get to sign it when you start working, and you will start working as from next week." The president said as I nodded my head."Tell the next person to come in." He said to a little thing he was holding in this hand, but I guessed he was talking to his secretary."You can go now." He said immediately after he ended the call. I stood up and bowed my head and I turned back and I was surprised to see the person who was standing by the door side, my joy vanished immediately on seeing her.What the hell is Laura doing here?Is she following me?I thought she has her own job.I really hate this girl so much, we stared at each other for some seconds and she didn't even look surprised for meeting me here.I walked out with my evil glar
Chapter 9.Edward Pov.Today was so stressful, I received a call from Andrea asking me to pick her if I am going home and I didn't give her a reply anyway.I changed my mind and later branched at her house, the door was opened though, I was already entering before I heard the family arguing.I could hear Andrea's Voice, I never knew she could talk this way.I heard as they continued arguing and I heard her sister calling me an idler and I just smiled immediately. I employed her to work anyways she doesn't know about that.Where am I going to get sanitary pads?Shit!!!I went into my room and searched my luggage in case I will be able to see any sanitary pad or tampons, but unfortunately there was none.I went to the toilet to check myself and I haven't seen anything yet. It happens sometimes, I do feel the pain before the day of my period.I remembered when Barnham was still my boyfriend, anytime my period come unannounced, he will help me...I'm still wondering the type of charm Laur
Chapter 9.Edward Pov.Today was so stressful, I received a call from Andrea asking me to pick her if I am going home and I didn't give her a reply anyway.I changed my mind and later branched at her house, the door was opened though, I was already entering before I heard the family arguing.I could hear Andrea's Voice, I never knew she could talk this way.I heard as they continued arguing and I heard her sister calling me an idler and I just smiled immediately. I employed her to work anyways she doesn't know about that.I saw as she was coming towards where I was standing without even looking up, she bumped into me and that was when she noticed I was at the door.I guess she was shocked to me there, I don't mind anyways.************After all the drama that happened at her house, it was a long ride anyways not until when she started asking all stuff of question and she asked a particular one in which I didn't even know the answer.Why did I agree for her to meet her ex anyway, I di
Chapter 9.Edward Pov.Today was so stressful, I received a call from Andrea asking me to pick her if I am going home and I didn't give her a reply anyway.I changed my mind and later branched at her house, the door was opened though, I was already entering before I heard the family arguing.I could hear Andrea's Voice, I never knew she could talk this way.I heard as they continued arguing and I heard her sister calling me an idler and I just smiled immediately. I employed her to work anyways she doesn't know about that.I saw as she was coming towards where I was standing without even looking up, she bumped into me and that was when she noticed I was at the door.I guess she was shocked to me there, I don't mind anyways.************After all the drama that happened at her house, it was a long ride anyways not until when she started asking all stuff of question and she asked a particular one in which I didn't even know the answer.Why did I agree for her to meet her ex anyway, I di
*Chapter 11*Third Person Pov"Prepare the jet,I will be going back home today,"Drake said coldly."yes boss,"His assistant replied and left immediately."What news do you have about my brother?"Drake asked one of his bodyguards."I heard he is married Sir,"the bodyguard replied. Drake laugh out loud like a maniac for a second then his face turn to a smirk."Finally,the loser got married and I wonder who decided to get married to a loser like him,"Drake laugh out then he sips from his wine. Drake hate Edward ever since they were little kids,he hate the fact that his mother always pays more attention to Edward than him and that makes him extremely jealous. And also he hates the fact that Edward was given the position of the ceo of the company,he has always long for the position of the ceo of the company ever since."Can't wait to see you brother,"Drake smirks and laugh out loud....****** Andrea couldn't sleep because of the pain in her abdomen,she kept turning on the bed.
Andrea povIt my first day, I have to look good... I quickly set my hair in a bun as I pick up my bag after applying the makeup."I'm good now"I muttered to myself as i stare at my figure in the mirror.I picked up my bag and left the house luckily I was able to get a cab immediately,it my first time at work and i need to be early.*****"Good morning..." I greeted my boss as I was ordered to his office by his secretary."Get me my coffee,"he ordered without even replying my greeting."Such an asshole"my subconscious mind said. I hurriedly left to prepare his coffee just the way I heard he like it. Immediately I was done I hurriedly went to his office to drop his coffee."Here is your coffee sir,just the way you like it,"I said as I drop the coffee on his desk."You may leave,"he replied coldly."Seriously not even a thank you"I sigh and head to my office."these are the file you need to work on today,"Pamela said coldly and drop a pile of files on my desk."Geez!... Just my first day
Chapter 14Andrea's Pov.First, acts very kind and the next minute he flips. I thought that the only thing they said about him was that he was an idler, how come he is also acting like a psychopath too. Or does he happen to have bipolar disorder? I can't wait to get this over with. But at least I should be grateful, after all, he introduced me to his friend and now I have a job. Aunt Hannah's medical.bills have been taken care of and now I have a job. I can finally stand on my feet with pride. I should make a list of what I would by with my salary. God knows I'm excited. He knows how excited I am and this menstrual pain will not stop me. I just pity myself.What if it embarasses me at work. First off, my boss is a meanie, but at least he likes tea a particular way and I do not have to bother about doing something new. But for some reason, I still want to do something new. Something different. I should get to know him first, at least."Why are you spaced out, is the pain t
"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