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Chapter 18
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2022-02-22 10:13:58As soon as I stepped out of Alice's private plane, the crisp air of L.A greeted me. I had been planning to come here for a long time but never found the right time or occasion. And now, my first time here was merely a business trip.
"Why are you buying a hotel all the way over here?" I asked, giving her a brief glance. Her hair was swaying with the wind and some dark locks were falling on her forehead, making her look ethereal. The large pair of sunglasses was hiding her beautiful eyes from me.
"I like this city." She shrugged and then made her way towards the car that was here to pick us up.
"Why do you want to buy a hotel anyway?" I asked, following her.
"You ask too many questions, Stav," she replied and sat inside the car.
"Forgive me for being a little curious," I mumbled as I entered through the other door and soon, we were on our way.
The whole car drive went silently until we finally stopped in front of a massive hotel building. Most
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The bed of the hotel was so cozy and warm that one couldn't help but sleep till late. That explains why I woke up at 10 in the morning, instead of my usual time which was before sunrise. A loud yawn left my mouth as I hopped out of my bed and slipped into my slippers.Doing my morning routine, I lazily walked out of my room and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee reached my nose. I turned my head towards the kitchen counter where Stav was busy making black coffee for himself. He looked completely engrossed in doing that and didn't even acknowledge my presence."I need coffee." I said as I plopped on the couch and massaged my head with my fingers."Here." He returned with two cups few moments later.Taking one cup out of the tray, I inhaled deeper and let the rich aroma calm my anxiety. My focus was on the coffee when I felt Stav's eyes on me. When I turned my head towards him, he had already looked away.Lowering my eyes, I realized I was still in m
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As soon as I stepped out of the elevator, a familiar silence greeted me. I looked around to find Stav, who usually rushed towards me the minute I left elevator, but he was nowhere to be found. Confusion dawned on me but I ignored it and stepped forwards.While passing through the corridor, my eyes fell on the girl that Stav often hung out with. Sunshine, was it?"Good evening, Miss Montelebalo," she said as she noticed me walking towards her, her voice giving away some of her fear.I was about to speak when I noticed a ginger guy listening at us attentively. "Don't you have some work to do? Were you hired to eavesdrop?" I eyed him warningly, and he scooted back in his seat.I then turned my attention to the blonde girl standing in front of me cautiously. "Where is Stav? Is he in his office?" I asked."I don't know, Miss Alice. I haven't seen him today," Sunshine replied.This further heightened my confusion. Nodding, I walked back to my offi
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Leaning back in my seat, I stared at the woman standing in front of me. There was an impenetrable silence dawned in the room, ready to be broken any time now. The woman had the nerve to show up empty-handed when I clearly demanded the analysis first thing in the morning, and now she was standing there, waiting for me to forgive her and extend the deadline.Yeah, right."What do I do with you all? How am I supposed to run a multinational company with a team of laze arses like you?" I said, massaging my head."I-I am sorry, Miss Montelebalo," she stammered. "I'll do it as soon as possible.""Not good enough. You will do it today. You will not step your foot outside this building without sending me the analysis, even if you have to work the whole night for it." I stated. "Understand?""Y-Yeah," she said in a voice filled with fear and anxiety.After she left, I exasperated, "And where the hell is Rod? I asked for that file an hour ago."
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It was Sunday and I was officially on the verge of killing myself. I almost spent the whole week lying on my bed and it was killing me. I needed to work, I needed to stimulate my brain or else, I'd go crazy.With that thought in my mind, I picked up my phone and called Alice. "Yes," she replied, after answering the call."What are you doing?" I asked, leaning back in my seat."Why?" she replied."I need to work. I'm fever free since Friday. I have no other symptoms. Just send me anything; a file, any analysis, a report. Anything," I said desperately."And you can't wait till tomorrow? Go sleep," she replied."If anyone tells me to sleep one more time, I'll stab myself," I seethed."Stav-""Please." I pouted, although she couldn't see me right now."Fine. Be at my apartment in exactly half an hour. I'm working on the annual budget," she replied. "And don't whine that I overworked you on Sunday. You are asking for it."
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Once Stav is out, Dustin scooted closer to me and rested his hand on mine."What?" I asked, suddenly feeling nervous."I miss you," he whispered, brushing his fingers over the dorsum of my hand. His touch brought back many memories, especially those of our early days of dating. When you're with someone for a long time, the butterflies die over time but now, they seemed to have made a return."We met a few days ago," I said, trying my best to smile."No. Not like that," he said and scooted even closer. His hand left mine and he cupped my cheek. "I miss us."For a small moment, I leaned into his familiar touch. It had been so long since I had been with someone physically so his proximity caused desire to pool in my stomach. I needed the warmth he was providing me so effortlessly.But I was not stupid enough to continue this. I knew we were not fitted together. We may have chemistry but that's it. He hated my work, I hated his interference in m
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"What the hell is your doing? Stav, untie me right now." I groaned."Patience, love," Stav said and guided me out of the car. I had been blindfolded for the last fifteen minutes now and despite my utmost displeasure, all I got in response was, "Patience.""Where are you taking me?" I groaned as I felt my heels sinking in the ground. He held me straight by wrapping his arm around my waist and led me forwards."I am going to tie you up and have my way with you," he whispered in my ear and I felt a shiver down my spine. I heard him chuckle at my reaction, after which he untied the blindfold and rolled me around to see where he had taken me.In front of me was probably the most beautiful sight I had ever seen. We were on a dark beach, dimly illuminated by a few fire lamps dispersed here and there. The sun had already set and the moon was casting its beautiful shadow on the blue water. There was a table set near the shore, two chairs around it facing the sea.
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