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The next day, when Janet woke up, she found herself in her room.She clearly remembered she was sitting on the sofa and maybe dozed off while waiting for Edwin.But what surprised her was that she was comfortably tucked inside her bed when she woke up.She got down and put on her slippers to walk toward Edwin’s room but found it empty.It was still early for office hours, but she didn’t bother and get ready for office.The dinner she had kept for Edwin was still untouched and lying on the table.Anyone would think he hadn’t returned, but he had changed his clothes, and his last night’s shirt was lying on the laundry basket.Janet didn’t know why he didn’t wake her up when it was undeniable that Edwin must have carried her to her bedroom.Janet didn’t know why she was feeling something amiss, but she didn’t get a clue and could only leave for the office after finishing her breakfast.The day wasn’t going as she expected.This was the third time Edwin ordered to redo a file and Janet did
Janet came down with Elisa when Elisa confirmed Ben had granted her leave.Janet was reluctant, but she couldn’t deny Elisa, too. She has been her support system in the office all along.Maybe it was good in a way.She wouldn’t need to face Edwin’s tantrums until she returned to his house.She decided to enjoy her time with Elisa, but her enjoyment turned to embarrassment when she noticed Elisa’s car.It was a black sleek Lamborginnhi, anyone can say by looking at it, that this must have cost a fortune to buy it.If Elisa could afford such a luxurious car, her background can’t be simple.Her awkwardness increased when Elisa’s car stopped outside the biggest mall in Sydney.This mall only allowed the biggest brands all over the world, even a single scarf would cost thousands inside this mall.“You would shop here?” Janet couldn’t stop herself from asking.She ne
That day, when Janet returned, she didn’t think Edwin would wait for her, nor did she expect good behavior from him.After what happened in the office, she thought Edwin would stay distant, but finding Edwin sitting in the living room wearing his night suit and working on his laptop she was confused.Edwin normally would work in his study room.If he was sitting here, it only meant he was waiting for her.“Mr. Wilson.” Janet didn’t know what to say, but she didn’t want them to stay awkward and if she needed to break the ice she didn’t mind.“Where were you? Why did you take leave without my permission?” Edwin was back in his grumpy mood, noticing Janet returned this late.It was already dinner time, and she was out the entire day without informing him.When he heard it from Ben, he couldn’t contain his anger.He even canceled one of his meetings and returned home to wait for
They parked outside a seaside restaurant.Though the place was far away from town, the crowd made her realize how famous the place was.“This is the place I found out during my college time, we used to come here every Sunday and have our breakfast here,” Edwin said while helping her remove her helmet.Janet looked around and the sea breeze, the cold air made her feel refreshed.“We?” Janet asked curiously.“Me, Jordan, and a few of my friends. You never met Jordan. He is one of my best friends.” Edwin said, and Janet was getting surprised with his behavior today.It would be awkward if she met any of his friends with her identity.Above all, Janet didn’t understand why he was behaving so differently.Edwin never shared his life with her, though Janet was aware he had investigated her, and she was sure he knew every tiny detail about her.She never wanted to know, because it was strictly a deal between them.But after moving to his house nothing stayed as a deal as he was comfortable in
They sat back and waited for the rain to stop and this time they were silent.They didn’t know whether it was them enjoying the rain or the comforting silence between them.It was Edwin who broke the silence.“I was sixteen when my parents died. I was in my final year of college and besides my college studies, I was helping my dad in his business. My Grandmother was sick, so my grandfather took early retirement after my father finished college. I also wanted to help my father as he helped his.” Edwin was talking about his past.The part of his life he never shared with anyone.“But I didn’t think I would have to take control because Dad and Mom won’t return from that trip.” Edwin’s voice shook and Janet never thought the person who was handling everything so perfectly was hiding a deep wound inside him.Janet held his hand, giving him comfort, and Edwin didn’t pull back.It’s been so many years, but his wound was raw, not healing a bit. He just made a scab around it, hiding it from eve
After that day, something changed between Edwin and Janet.They were getting along and living their life comfortably.Knowing Edwin, Janet knew what Edwin said to her, how he opened up to her, which he rarely may have done with anyone.And this matter touched her heart, and she wanted to get closer to him.Edwin also didn’t close up after that day.They were living a peaceful life, but maybe their comfort wasn’t long-lasting.It’s been three months since Janet signed that deal with Edwin. They almost forget they were bound by a contract.Janet had also made peace with Elisa, but she warned her to spend extravagantly as it was his brother’s hard-earned money.It was that day when Elisa wanted to take her shopping instead Janet decided to take her somewhere else.Elisa didn’t realize Janet would take them to an orphanage.Janet had learned from Elisa how she lost her parents and Janet wanted to take her to this place for a long time.“What are we doing here?” Elisa asked uncomfortably.
On the day of the annual party,Edwin had left early morning to check all the arrangements before the party.He had already arranged a car to pick up Janet and informed her to be ready before 7.When it was time to leave for the party, she got a call from Elisa and she wanted to pick her up.Janet would prefer to go with Elisa rather than take Edwin’s car alone.So, she left a message for Ben informing him not to send the car.Ben didn’t reply, but Janet knew he would check it later, considering he must be busy with Edwin.The party held great importance to Edwin because this party was an initiative taken by Edwin’s father to enjoy the people who worked for the Wilsons.And knowing Edwin Janet understood his emotion involving his parents.It was around seven thirty when Elisa came to pick up Janet.Elisa chose a red wine evening gown embedded with elegant diamonds.And Elisa, being the beauty was looking like a young A-class lady.Her simple but elegant diamond earrings were screaming
Janet didn’t know why she was feeling so sad.She knew her place in Edwin’s life.She knew she was nothing but a secret lover of his.Maybe he was just a sugar baby for whom he was providing and getting all the benefits in return.Maybe it was what she was to him.Then why was her heart breaking apart?She felt so betrayed, so heartbroken.These few days, did Edwin feel nothing for her?Did he use her for his benefit, only?What could she say? She was also using him for her benefit.She was squatting beside the road holding her knees and tears were freely flowing down her eyes only to get mixed with the rain.She was heavily soaked, but the rain didn’t bother her as much as the incident bothered her.She didn’t notice when a car stopped beside her and the door opened.She looked up and noticed the person all her pent-up frustration burst out.Edwin wasn’t expecting today’s announcement.He knew Chesley would be present at this party, but he couldn’t guess his grandparents were too dete