I look around, it's only me, well it's 3:30 PM, obviously most of them are busy with their work. I punched 20 floors. Then, the elevator jolted to stopped and the door slides open. I stepped out of the elevator and looked around. It's all glass wall. Only the division that is not made of glass and I think it's an office. I don't know which one is Stavros so I walk to a desk where a pregnant brunette was busy on something. "Hi," I said as I smiled sweetly. I glanced at the small metal nameplate sitting on her desk. Her name Kristy Bentley was written in nice lettering. "Yes, how may I help you?" she asked smiling back at me. "I'm here to see, Mr. Demakis," I replied and I'm starting to feel anxious. "And what's your name?" she asked smilingly. "Alessandra De La Vega," I replied shortly. "Can you hold for a second Ms. De La Vega," she said. "And, have a sit please" she added as she lifted the telephone and tapped on a button. I took the seat in the waiting area and watch her as
"Sure, that's a good idea," he grinned. "And I could get a really good DESSERT!" he added and he chuckled with mischief. He's such a teaser. I felt a flush creeps up my face. "See you," my response and shut the door behind me. I heard him burst into a fit of laughter. I just shook my head and smiled. I wave goodbye to the pregnant lady, she just nods and I walk straight to the elevator. It's 5:13 when I finish organizing, printing reports. Responding emails, writing letters, all ready when Mr. Hernandez comes in tomorrow. I remember Lucy, she must be waiting for me today. I dialed her number. It kept ringing until I heard it's voice mail. So, I left her a message so she won't worry. Hey Lu, it's Ali."I'm afraid you will go home alone today. I'm having dinner with Stav tonight at his office, you know he's flying to Greece tonight. Hope you don't mind. I won't be long. I'll see you tonight maybe we can watch a movie together. Ok, See you! Love you! bye. And, I hit end call. I str
"You have beautiful toes," he said placidly. "Thank you," I murmured eyes still closed. He places his one hand on top of my foot and the other on my sole. He rubs his hands back and forth across my foot in short strokes. He gently strokes it and it felt soothing. As he concentrates on the entire foot, from my toe to my heel. Then, I remember his flight."What time is your flight," I asked not bothering to open my eyes. The thought of him leaving makes my heart ache. Then, I heard him said as he sighed heavily. "7 PM." I instantly opened my eyes and checked the time on my watch, it's a half hour past 6. "That's in 30 minutes, Stav!" I exclaimed, incredulously pulling my legs back to the floor. "I'm flying my own plane, Ali ... I can leave whenever I want!" he declared haughtily. "Besides, I haven't had my desserts," he murmured, as he cocks his head, grinning at me. "I don't remember agreeing with you!" I denied shaking my head. "OH .." he said in disappointment.He looks like a si
"Yes, I will, babe," he promised and he smiled. "Will you behave while I'm gone?" he asked looking serious this time. I was hurt a little bit because I felt like he didn't trust me. But I ignored the feeling. Not the right time to fuzz about it. "Of course!" I agreed instantly. "Will you?" I retorted. "Always, babe!" he replied with all smiles. We got to my place. "I love to go in baby, but my plane is waiting for me. I'll call you as soon as we landed," he exclaimed. He cupped my face and kissed me and I kissed him back. I don't care if Pancho is watching. My heart is starting to feel heavy. Pancho looked away, his random face didn't alter. We both reluctantly pulled apart. "Go in Ali," he said momentarily. He looks impassively.I turned on my heel and walked to the entrance door. I waved before I entered the building and I saw his car leaving. I let out a loud sigh. I'm already missing him. And the kissed we shared while ago flashed through my mind. Thank God, Pancho interrupte
"A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out."- Walter Winchell ....... Athens, Greece Stavros' POV As soon as we landed, I fish out my phone from my pocket and dialed Ali's number as I disembarked from the plane. I just nod my head when Jude and the rest of the attendant said their goodbyes. "Alessandra's Speaking." I heard her voice from the other line. "Hey, baby, it's me!" I exclaimed excitedly. I terribly missed her. I was walking to the car. Taylor was waiting for me. "Ohh hi, Stav! Did you just land?" She asked in her happy tone. "Yes, As of a matter of fact I'm about to get in the car. Taylor my driver here in Greece picked me up. He's driving me home now," I smiled. Listening to her voice makes me happy and all that exhausting feelings evaporates into the air. "I'm glad you arrived safely., then she paused. "I already miss you," she breathed, then she sighed. "I miss you, too, baby! So did you change your mind?" I asked hopefully. "No,
He runs an oil company that based here, the Christou-Mailov SA oil company and is one of the largest exports companies in Greece and one of the biggest refineries of olive oils in Europe specializes in refining, packing, exporting of Greek Olive oils. We used to be the black sheep kids of Billionaires. Never failed to be on the Magazines as we grow up, bringing troubles to our family, but always got away! Money works in all ways! Who would have known we followed our Family's footstep? "Ok great, I'll see you then tonight. Let me know where?" I agreed toothily as I headed to my room. "Ok. See you tonight!" he replied, then he hangs up. I called my dad after, to inform them that I'm home and so as my Grandpa. "Your parents are coming tomorrow night for dinner here, Stavros," my Grandpa announced. "I'll come tomorrow night, Papou, I'll be meeting up my friends tonight Pap," I suggest, as I walked in my bedroom. I sat on one of the armchairs facing the big glass window as I watched
Alessandra's POV. Two hours ago... I was eating my breakfast at the kitchen table while Lucy sat eating too. I didn't sleep back after I talked to Stavros on the phone. I felt relieved, I am so worried about him. Knowing he's safe, I feel better now. "Are busy today, Lu? I asked Lucy who's been so quiet. "No," she muffled looking at me curiously. "Do you have plans?" she queried nonchalantly. "Would you like to try that Spanish restaurant I went with Stavros? They have a really good Paella," I smiled cheekily. I know she'll drool just by the sound of it. It's one of our favorites. "Really?" she exclaimed looking excited. Now we're talking. "Yep. I think the place called EL Pote Espanyol," I recalled, my smile never left my face. "I heard that from Alex, but we didn't get a chance to go there," she uttered with a low voice. There again that said look. "Are you OK?" I can't contain my curiosity anymore. "Yeah," she confirmed, but with no conviction. She doesn't look like she
"Are you, OK?" She rather asked. "I kept on rambling here and I got no answer!" She sounds so annoyed. "Sorry, mom. I just caught up on something," I lied, biting my bottom lip. I had to stop doing this or it will become my habit. "I said sweetheart, it's your dad's 50th Birthday in five months. We were thinking of throwing a surprise party. Are you in?" I forget about dad's birthday. "Sure, mom! Please keep me posted," I said intently. "Will you let me know when exactly is the party? So, I can book a day off on that day." "Sure, sweetheart! How's Lucy?" She asked after. "She's fine, mom. She's downstairs watching TV," I replied. "Bring her with you to the party, too," mom said fondly. "I have to ask her." "K. Let me know. I have to go, sweety! I'll talk to you soon. I love you!" "Bye, mom. Love you too!" Then the line went dead. I ran downstairs. And, I saw Lucy watching a reality show. I sat beside her. "How's your mom?" She asked without bothering to look at me. "Sweet
"Thanks," I said as I handed it over to him, feeling disappointed. And as if he could read my mind."Mr. Demakis is on the phone so he can't pick you up himself." Pancho explained briefly."I understand Pancho!" I said, smiling at him reassuringly.We were on Lexington avenue. I felt bored. I looked in the rear mirror, and Pancho was fixed on driving. So, I fished my earphone from my purse and plug it in my ears.Plugging the earphone jack on my phone, and tap on my music. After a few seconds, Taylor swift's song shake it off is playing.I closed my eyes, and just listened to the song.Stavros house is 25-30 minutes drive.Another song of hers played. I think it's called blank space. And, I was singing along softly, still eyes closed.Nice to meet youWhere had you been?I could show you incredible thingsMagic, madness, heaven, sinSaw you there and I thought oh my godLook at that face, you look like my next mistakeI smiled at the lyrics as I sang it, and continued singing along.."L
Or is it just because my feelings for her didn't change a bit? And, I'm being too sensitive. Taken by her completely and irrevocably."I love you, too," I mumbled acquisciently, barely audible. And her betrayal played in my head.I threw the phone on my bed, and walked briskly to the mini room.It is an open decent size room across the bed, with a gray L-shape settee and a white ottoman table, and two gray armchairs with round small table in between. Leaning against the clear glass wall, giving a good view of the backyard.I saw my food tray on the table, with a glass of orange juice, coffee, blueberry oatmeal, two brown toast, scrambled eggs, and bacons. I start digging my oatmeal, I realized I am famished.After finishing the food, I felt replete. I put the empty glass on the food tray, the plate and bowl, on top of each. I rose from my seat, with my coffee, and headed to my office. It is located downstairs.I met Luciana and Pancho as I was trudged down the stairs.They both look at
I fished out my phone from my pocket, and saw two missed calls and messages. All from Alessandra. I closed my eyes, trying to ease the pain that starting to envelop in my heart. My hand involuntarily clenched around the sleek metal. My heart feels raw, humiliatingly betrayed. I felt like a sharp knife was being stabbed in my heart, and twisting it slowly painfully, over and over.And why the pain is always fresh?Can I just move on and not feel the pain?If only there's a way to stop this feeling."Damn! Dammit, Alessandra!! Arghh..." I groaned loudly.I chucked the phone on the bed in frustrations. I briskly walk back to the washroom, turn the tap on and splashes my face with cold water.I look in the mirror, and I see blue, cold piercing eyes with dots of red staring at me. Ruffled and crumpled hair, chopped lips, and dry skin. I looked messed, loser, defeated, betrayed, and deeply humiliated!Fuck!The scenario yesterday oscillated back in my head with that guy kissing my Alessandra
Thank God, they both heard me.Lucy continued eating, my brother made his coffee."Where did you sleep last night, Carlos?" I asked out of curiosity, trying to break the deafening silence.Carlos looked at Lucy warily, and Lucy snapped her head in Carlos' direction. Then my brother looks back at me. Those two are definitely talking through their eyes. It's odd. Definitely strange.What have I been missing?"At the couch," he responded anxiously.I let out a sigh, and decided to ignore the curiosity nagging deep within me.So I just shrugged my shoulders.Honestly, I'm not in the mood to interrogate today.And knowing the two are both stubbborn, it's just gonna be a waste of breath."So how long will you be here?" I inquired. Not that I don't want him here. I'm just curious. He never likes to leave our country. He was forced when he went to university in Oxford."I have two businesses to attend. It may take four to five days to settle, and then I'll fly back to Spain," he explained brie
"A single moment of misunderstanding is so poisonous, that it makes us forget the hundred lovable moments spent together within a minute." - Khushi throneAlessandra's POVI opened my eyes, and squinted, until my vision adjusted to the bright light as it flooded the room. I'm glad it's Saturday. My eyes involuntarily traveled to the clock, and it says eleven in the morning. I've slept longer today. Then, I remembered my brother and Lucy. He took care of Lucy last night. "Did he sleep here?" I wondered.I sprang out of my bed, and scrambled to the washroom. I washed my face then brushed my teeth in haste. I washed my mouth as quickly as possible, and put my toothbrush back in the holder. And without glancing on the mirror like I used to, I walk... rather run downstairs. I found Lucy sitting at the table comfortably, looking well and refresh. No traces of being ill last night."Good morning Lu!" I chirped gleefully as I made my way to the kitchen counter, straight at the coffee machine
Stavros' POV.I was still pre-occupied about what happened today. The New York Times Magazines had finally agreed to stop publishing the story. But they can't retrieve those that already sold out, which is just fine, it will definitely die down."Knock. Knock..""Come in," I said.Andrea opened the door and walked in a few steps. "Is there anything you need Sir, if nothing, may I leave?""Yes, you may leave Andrea." I consented dismissively."Thank you and enjoy the rest of the night Mr. Demakis," then she left closing the door behind her.I decided to just go home and do the rest of my work. I stuffed all the documents, bunch of folders in my suitcase then stood up and head out.I was walking to the door when I saw Ali holding on Lucy's hand. I got worried, As I was about to push the door open, I saw a very tall, very handsome guy with lightly tanned skin, blue eyes smiling as he approaches them, looking at Alessandra adoringly and kissed her on the cheeks. I froze then quickly turne
Krystina's POV.Shit! Shit!!!!!I slammed the magazines on the coffee table and got up walking back and forth in my living room at my penthouse in New York. I know Stavros is back here in New York.Shit!"This is not true. It can't be right. She can't fall in love because Stavros doesn't do love!" I screamed.I need to make a move or else I'll lose him forever. I've waited long enough. I can't be just a toy to him forever. I deserve a title. Krystina Demakis. Yes, it sounds right! I said grinning foolishly.I took my laptop and turned on. I type in Maria Alessandra De La Vega on the searched engine. There's not much of a picture of her. A few with her father and her mom. Her mom is breathtakingly beautiful. A famous model on her time, beauty, and brain.I groaned in frustrations. I turned my laptop off. "If you want to know something about someone, call a detective," I murmured. And, I know someone just perfect for this job. He already worked for me.That's when I needed a background
Alessandra's POV.I was so tired today, but happy that Stavros let me work in my office. He argued at first, but gave in after. I know Mr. Hernandez was happy today because the meeting with the client went well. And, he had left home early today because it's his wife birthday. Another reason why I insisted on working in my office to help my boss more so he can get off early.Tonight I'll be spending with Lucy and my beloved brother. It's going to be fun. I mean it sarcastically. My brother is always brooding. He's no fun at all. I don't understand why and how my best friend falls for him.I started putting the files in the filing cabinet and be done for the day. I was done and walk back to my desk when I saw Lucy at the door. I took my purse and walked to the door."How's your day?" I queried not mindful enough of her."I was fine while ago, but now, I'm feeling lightheaded," she replied in a coarse voice.My head suddenly whipped to her, she does look pale. My motherly instinct sudde
Stavros' POV.It's been three days since I was back from Greece. And, all I did was working, though Alessandra was working in my office except today, because Mr. Hernandez needs her, according to her. Although Mr. Hernandez was ok without her, but she insisted and argued with me. So, I let her work in her office today before she gets mad at me and that's the last thing I wanted her to feel about me.I had to find a way to make her work with me. I was thinking about hiring her as my Personal Secretary, but what am I gonna do with Andrea?I won't be able to see her tonight. She said she will make it up to Lucy. I can't wait for the weekend to have her in my house. I was so happy when I saw that look in her eyes as she looked around my house. Definitely she loved what she had seen. She's the very first girl I brought in my house, of course except Luciana.There's a knock in the door. "Come in!" I called out.Andrea walks in with a magazine in her hand. "What is it, Andrea?" I asked frown