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2024-10-29 19:42:56I excused myself there to give them time to talk first so that I could also think alone for a while. I sit down at the bar counter to have some drink a little and from where I am sitting I can see them talking and it seems that they are whispering. I sigh, that's how girls talk a girly talk. I went in pouring some drink for myself. I am not going to drunk. Just something to take my mind off.
" Mr...I mean Josh" I heard someone said from the side. " May I?" It's her best friend Liz pointing to the seat beside me. " Sure," I said. " Would you like to drink?" I asked her. she nodded. And I called a bartender to get some ladies' drink. I poured it into her glass. We took a few sips. I was wondering what would she want to talk about that makes her follow here. " You like my best friend right?" she asked me suddenly and I was stunned Is it that obvious? I smiled at her. " Looked I know you like her and please don't deny it," she said with confidence. So I nodded. " Too bad y
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We arrived at my apartment. He already stopped the car but because we are still talking about each other, I didn't get out of his car immediately. We are talking like friends long ago. We lost track of the time until we realized that it was already one o'clock in the morning when he dismissed me right away. We have a good time talking to each other. I felt happy to have another friend other than Liz. Anyway, he said a close friend so I agreed. But if I am being honest I like his personality too. He doesn't have the vibe of a spoiled rich young man. Maybe his parents discipline him for be would be in charge of their big business company. Actually, if he is not so rich and also my boss, I might be fantasizing to become his girlfriend someday. But Heis my boss and he is rich and I am not. He also has a girlfriend so it is a good thing to be his close friend. I was taken aback when he told me about being friends and he wants to know me better, especially when he told me th
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I sleep until three o'clock in the afternoon, and I was awakened by the sound of urgent knocking on my door. I frantically get out of my bed and walk to the main door of my apartment where the knocking hasn't stop. I was still a little groggy from my sleep. When I opened the door it was Liz who immediately walks inside while rumbling something that I cannot comprehend because my mind is not yet totally awaken. I close the door after letting her in. When I turn around I see her about to sit down on my couch. I walk towards my small living room where my friend was already sitting looking gloomy. "Why is that face?" I said. She looked at me with a little confusion, "What you still didn't know?" she said irritably. " Here I am worrying too much but I can see that I am worrying for nothing," she continued. " Is it the news on Weibo that you are referring to?" Don't mind them we know that it is all fake news and besides we already know that they are just making that news for money. As lon
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I help her carry her stuff into my car because she doesn't have a car. I think I would give her a car and I would put it like a bunos for her good performance at work. Hmm, that sounds like a great idea. I will do that later. We got in my car together with her friend which didn't say a word but just nodded at me when she saw me following Cass earlier. I drove them to the seafood restaurant and lead them inside. I chose the corner which is not too noisy crowded. As we sat down, the waiter came in and give us their menu. I let them chose their food and I also chose mine. While waiting for our order we talk about random things. Ten minutes later our order was being served. We eat while talking and occasionally laugh at some things that we talk about. I felt a warmth inside how good it would be if we will officially become a couple. I really like looking at her without her knowing. She doesn't have to put make-up on but still, she looked beautiful and innocent. Actually, I followed them
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Josh POV Meanwhile, in the CEO's office of Stanley Manufacturing Corp., Josh looks so focused on his work but he seems bothered. He absentmindedly lookup and occasionally looks down at his wristwatch, like waiting for someone. ........ I was working but my mind is wandering somewhere and someone. Today is Monday but she hasn't arrived yet. Was she absent? but she did not tell me yesterday or before she was out the day before her day off. And she did not file for leave, is she suddenly sick. I sigh to myself maybe I was just overreacting. I try to put that thought in the back of my mind and focused on my work then suddenly I heard a knock on my door. " Come in", I said without looking in the direction. I heard the door open from the outside and then close but still, I didn't lookup. " Mr. Stanley, Miss Lim just called and she said she'll be absent this morning, she won't be able to catch the in time of work even if she wan
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Cass POV When Mr.Staley's car is already out of sight, I started walking to my apartment and opened the door I entered. I change my shoes into slippers the I go to the living room and plopped down on my couch. I'm a little tired, but it's okay at least I was not scolded by my boss for not coming this morning because of being late. I can't help but admire Mr. Stanley's kind behavior plus the breathtaking handsomeness very much perfect. I felt my stomach swirl with that thought, I must be captivated by his way of how he talks to me. Ugh, I hope he would be rude to me like what my colleague describes him. I know I was starting to be softened by his kindness to me, but I know I am no match for him. In terms of status, we really don't match each other, so I am destined to just admire him secretly. I was sitting on my couch for almost an hour thinking of Mr. Stanley's handsome face, his smile when he looks at me, ugh. I sigh and stood up the
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Cass POV I am still deep in my sleep when I was disturbed by the ringing of my alarm clock. I look at where the clock was put on then reach to turn it off. After turning it off, I did not get out of my bed instead close my eyes again. So because I don't have enough sleep, I easily go back to sleep. But after some time I dream that I heard my phone beep, which makes me awaken and frantically sit up on my bed holding my head. It was aching from lack of sleep. I grab my phone on top of my bedside table to check if I am just dreaming. My eyes widened when I see the message of Josh that said," Good Morning Cass, I presume at this moment that you are already awake. Because I will arrive in front of your apartment in any minute." I stood up immediately and rash to my bathroom to take a quick shower not even looking at the time. When I'm done, I walk out to the bathroom and grab my clothes as well as my bag. I put on my clothes and stand in front of the mir
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Josh POV I was so amused that I almost forgot that I was talking to her on the other line. Today is her day off so I called her thinking she was already up, but I didn't expect that it was almost ten o'clock in the morning that she is still sleeping. I was just teasing her when I told her that she would go out of her bed to open the door for me, but she did not let me finish speaking when she hung up the phone. I thought she was that sleepy so I did not call her again just to let her sleep a little longer. But when my phone rang and I saw her calling I have my initial guess and it was confirmed when she said that I fooled her. After I laugh out my amusement for her, I comforted her which it take a lot of effort to comfort her. Until now, while I was looking at the content of the documents that were piled up on my table, my mind is still on the conversation I was with her a while ago. I tried to shrug it off but it continue to surface in my mind. After
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Cass POV It was one month now from Josh's mother's birthday and is also the day of our first monthsary. Josh and was getting well, he is sweet, caring, and thoughtful to me. I didn't see a reason not to accept him because even his family welcome me by treating me well. This one month of being his girlfriend is making me weak in front of him. I felt being protected when I am beside him. During work, we are professional in front of others but when we are alone we are boyfriend and girlfriend. The more days we spent together the more my feelings towards him became clearer. It never occurred in my mind that I would become the girlfriend of my boss not even in my dreams. Today is my day off and I was awakened very early that it is just three o'clock in the morning and here I am staring at the ceiling for about an hour. I don't know why but my eyes can't go back to sleep anymore which really happens to me. I grab my phone to play hoping sleepiness will come back after a while of p
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It was almost three o'clock in the afternoon when I was done digging those files, I lean my back on my chair to relax the stiff that I feel from my back. I saw my phone from the side and check if there's a message that I did not hear because of being too focused on my work. I am not mistaken I have a message and it was from Cass. When I open it, she was asking if I have any allergies to food. I felt a warmth reading her message. I decided to call her, when the call gets through the line I was answered by a hoarse voice that seems like just woken up from sleep. I ask her if I have disturbed her but she said it's okay. Maybe she was really sleepy that's why she decided to be absent from work today. I told her that I have an allergy to peanuts and that's all. We did not speak that long for I have a meeting to attend so I end up the call and promise to come in her place after work. I am excited to end this day because of her invitation for dinner and I also plan to get her something lat
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Cass POV I felt the sun rays spreading their warmth across my skin as it pecked through the window, as I had forgotten to close the blinds last night. I open my eyes and look a the ceiling and the memories of last night flooded my mind, I realize that we are now an official couple started last night. Ugh, I subconsciously wipe my hands off my face that reminds me he kissed me. Oh, that was my first kissed its been taken away by him. I felt my cheeks burning with that thought, how would I face him. Last night I was like floating in the air after everything that happens because I can't believe what happen is like a flash of lightning. I woke up a little late today but I felt not in the mood to go to the office today because I don't know how I could handle my boss was now my boyfriend? What the heck was going on with my life. After thinking too much about the happenings last night I slowly get out of my bed and walk to the bathroom. Maybe I just need a shower to wake me up tota
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Josh POV I can't explain how I felt this time, I can say my plan for today was very successful. Cass and I become official and my plan to do it on my mother's birthday for the purpose of making her happy was successful too. After I send Cass to her apartment I did not go back to my parent's house. I go home to my villa, I want to be alone while thinking. I want to celebrate our relationship but maybe after one month, I would surprise her. I arrived at my villa, it is dark because betty is in the mansion so I am literally alone in my house this time. I park my car in the garage then entered the house and turn n the lights. I walk to my mini bar to our a glass of wine for myself before going into my bedroom. While sipping the wine a thought came to my mind, I am now a man that has a girlfriend. That thought makes me smile, I really come to this moment like an idiot smiling alone while thinking a girl. Is this really like this? I sigh and stood up to go to my bedroom. I remove
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Cass POV I was like hit by a flash of lightning upon hearing him ask the question that I am not ready to answer yet. I don't want to embarrass him in front of many people. My mind was struggling to form an answer for that. When I saw him walk in my direction, every step he made makes my heart beat rapidly. When he told me that he is not like the other rich people who are difficult to be with. I saw his eyes pleading while convincing me of those words. Honestly, I had left with no choice but to answer him the answer that he wants to hear. The happenings tonight make me unsettled. I was thinking about what would be my next life after this night. I can say that his mother was happy to hear us become together. But there's part of my mind ask like, are they really genuine with the attitude they're showing me this time? When his mother said what they want me to call them, I was shocked that I uttered an answer that I thought I only said in my mind only to realize that I say it out
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Josh POV I began to panic when I saw her unreadable expression after hearing what I ask her. I choose this time to make it as a gift for my mother. I know my mother was longing for this matter and now that I let her witness this I'm sure she would be happy. I can also see that my parents are okay if Cass will be my girlfriend. She is just staring at me without moving which made my panic grow even more. I saw her blink her eyes and look around her then back at me. She stands up while her eyes are still fixed on mine, that's the time that I walk towards the place where she is. I was afraid that she would run away from here. When I am in front of her I put my hands on her shoulder," Please? Give me a chance to prove myself that not all people that have the status like me are judgemental, bad-tempered. I promise I won't hurt you," I pleaded. " Okay," is all she uttered but it's just fine for now later I have all the time to confirm it. " Is that mean you accept to be my girlfrie
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The days had passed as quickly as the blinking of our eyes, and every day working and talking to Josh makes us even closer to each other, like best friends sharing some life experiences, giving each other advice, sometimes talking and laughing to each other. But all of that, I did not realize until now. I just go with the everyday flow of my life. When we forgot to check the time and realize it later, it was already dozens of days that we missed to count. Today is not an exception, it is more than dozens of days had passed because today is the thirtieth day of the month. And it's Josh's birthday that she ask me to organize in advance which I already did. I hope nothing went wrong and the birthday party will be successful hopefully. I was preparing myself in my room sitting in front of my vanity mirror. I put on light makeup and lipstick which is not exactly red just the right color for my complexion. I dressed in a rosewood silk dress, that has the thinnest straps that hung quite lo
