SOAR WITH ME

SOAR WITH ME

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Evelyn Melgren is a CEO, living in Seattle with her lovable dog. She spends most of her days at her workplace, trying to make her company reach the corners of the city. One evening she meets the person from her past who owns a whole book in her library of memories. The person she'd tried to let go of, but couldn't. The person she loved with her whole being, and then lost herself for. Warren Archer is the CEO of a multi-million dollar empire. The guy who's been battling the memories that are in the shape of the girl he's loved since high school. The girl he never wanted to hurt, but ended up doing that. The girl he's loved with every corner of his heart. Ten years later when Evelyn and Warren cross paths. The universe plays with their heart strings, and the feelings that have died begin to resurrect. The dead love in one's heart starts to kindle due to the blazing heart of the other. A series of circumstances set in, and they get to have a second-chance at their story.

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Chapter 1

#Chapter 1

Evelyn

"What? You went without me? Me! I'm your best friend Eve." Ivan protests as he inclines over the pink polka-dot tablecloth stretched over the small table.

"That you are, Ivan. The one and only. But in my defense, you were busy running an important errand for your mother, when I was coming to pick you up. I called to ask you. Tell me you remember that?" Ivan hesitantly nods in agreement, clearly annoyed with the fact that he can't blame me.

"I couldn't bring myself to interrupt you." His eyes soften momentarily but then squeeze to slits as he crosses his arms over his chest and slumps back into the chair. An image of a young kid throwing a tantrum flashes through my mind.

"Mom would have understood. It was a dinosaur exhibition for fuck's sake. She knows I love dinosaurs. I've literally been smitten with them since I was eight. Tyrannosaurus rex is my favorite, and now I might have missed his skeleton." The vehemence of his exasperation reflects when he snaffles the Tiramisu in front of me in one swift move.

My first instinct is to reprimand him for stealing my dessert. Then I remember how upset he was when I went to the exhibit without him, and let it slide, even though every muscle in my stomach turns and twists with the desire to put the sweet into my mouth.

"First, the museum was small and packed. Second, its collection wasn't even that big. There were only a few specimens on display—more casts than bones. Thirdly, the ones we wanted to see weren't even here." I lay down all my dislikes, hoping he'll forgive me for not taking him.

"Small or big, you visit the dinosaur museum with me. It's our thing." If there is one thing that you should know about Ivan, he's dramatic. Like really dramatic. And sensitive too. A child trapped in an adult body.

"I know Ivan." I sigh and lean over the table to continue. "Forgive me this once. Please."

With crystal blue eyes watching me he eats the last bite of the dessert I'd originally ordered for myself. "Get me more dessert, and I will think about it." Meaning, he will forgive me.

Looking around I search for a waiter who approaches our table when I gesture at him. With a smile, I ask for another Tiramisu, as well as the bill.

"Trust me the exhibit wasn't anything special. I didn't enjoy it much."

Ivan smirks, contently. "Of course. How could you when my ass wasn't there?" If arrogance had a scale, Ivan was ten on it.

"To be fair I didn't miss your ass that much." Slight anger takes over his face.

"You better be joking Eve." I shake my head in amusement and wave him off.

"How's work going? Got any new orders so far?" The mere mention of the topic evaporates my good energy, and my sunny mood turns gloomy and overcast.

"None. This week is going blank like a sheet. And the one before this too. At this rate, my company will drown in the sea and never be found ever again." The despair radiates off me like sparks from a firework—burning me in the process. Just hearing the words back makes me feel how quickly I'm losing, and there's nothing I can do about it.

Bluebird Design is my wedding card print company. I started it from scratch two years ago, after a decade of procrastinating and overthinking. The idea of starting something from the ground, and building it until the name hung on the top scared me more than jumping off a fifteen-foot cliff and barreling into the water—trust me, that was terrifying.

Since I was a teenager I'd been putting together pictures, designs, and ideas, and saving pins on Pinterest of what I imagined my company would be like. From exploring color palette heterogeneity to learning a million different flower, leaf, and wreath designs, I'd been eagerly waiting for the day to put it all together and bring it into reality. But no one told me how hard it would be. How some days I'd be iffy and filled with indecision.

From the beginning, I gave in every bead of sweat that I could. There were times when I wanted to chuck my dream into a black hole because of one fall, and times when I was so excited to let it all come to life and dance in happiness. I'm so glad that I pulled through all of the hardship and never gave up.

Along the way, I learned much more than I had working as a finance analyst–creating and writing reports all day. During my academic years, I was certain that pursuing a degree in economics was what I wanted. Math was like a second language to me throughout my school years and aced tests just grew me closer to my calling—following a career in finance.

But turns out, sometimes the things you want so badly, end up being mundane.

"Don't think of your company as the Titanic. It isn't sinking anytime soon. Trust me, it'll work out Eve. It always does." Ivan has been that friend who always wrapped me in a blanket whenever my shortcomings left me feeling cold and numb. From serving me cold milk with Oreos on my bad days to squealing and jumping with me on reaching fifty customers. His presence has walked alongside mine through all sorts of seasons no matter the severity.

"I hope so. I'm feeling upset over the lack of sales. I've employees to pay salaries to, you know." My hands cover my face as I feel the leaden weight of my responsibilities settling on my shoulders.

"I know Evelyn. I'm literally your finance manager." Since I'm a finance analyst I thought it'd be easier for me to balance both work and finance, but I was proven wrong. Within a week I had so much on my hands that I had to hire someone else to review the figures and budget. Ivan and I met at university and spent years together, so not a single doubt crossed my mind when I pitched him for the seat.

"Don't get into the stats. I can literally read the numbers off your face." Ivan chuckles with humor but I can't get a smile to bloom on my lips.

"My gorgeous face isn't an excel sheet from any angle. You're getting insane Eve. Maybe we should go out for drinks." While I look for solutions within the problems, Ivan explores outside the box.

"Drinks won't solve a damn thing, Ivan." Sighing like I've deflated his favorite balloon he takes my hand over the table and squeezes it reassuringly.

"You know it's not your fault. It's an off-wedding season so every wedding-related industry is suffering. I guess people are busy planning them these months." A smile cracks my stoic face. "And when they're done planning, their footsteps will be on our door and we'll welcome them." Another warm hand squeeze. "Till then let's have a good time, and later we'll brainstorm ideas for expanding your company." I nod through the happiness that has stealthily swapped the overwhelming sadness in my chest.

"Our company Ivan."

My best friend courses his fingers through the bushy mess of his shiny wheat-like hair that makes everyone bleat in envy. His shampoo and hair routine is a secret concealed by layers of padlocks. Even I don't know it.

"Yes. Now tell me, do you understand?"

As much as I want to roll in worry and stress, I know there isn't much that I can do.

"Yes, I understand." This time I squeeze his hand and he graces me with a twinkling smile that steadies me on my feet.
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153 Bab
Chapter 1
#Chapter 1 Evelyn"What? You went without me? Me! I'm your best friend Eve." Ivan protests as he inclines over the pink polka-dot tablecloth stretched over the small table. "That you are, Ivan. The one and only. But in my defense, you were busy running an important errand for your mother, when I was coming to pick you up. I called to ask you. Tell me you remember that?" Ivan hesitantly nods in agreement, clearly annoyed with the fact that he can't blame me. "I couldn't bring myself to interrupt you." His eyes soften momentarily but then squeeze to slits as he crosses his arms over his chest and slumps back into the chair. An image of a young kid throwing a tantrum flashes through my mind. "Mom would have understood. It was a dinosaur exhibition for fuck's sake. She knows I love dinosaurs. I've literally been smitten with them since I was eight. Tyrannosaurus rex is my favorite, and now I might have missed his skeleton." The vehemence of his exasperation reflects when h
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Chapter 2
#Chapter 2 EvelynIvan and I chat for another twenty minutes. When the waiter appears with the bill. I take it faster than I enter a store offering a seventy percent discount. Ivan isn't impressed by my move and scowls when I use my credit card and leave a tip in cash. Once I finish, we exit the restaurant.Whenever we go out to eat, we fight over the bill like dogs over a bone. Do we make a scene and attract others? Yes. Does that make one of us back down? Absolutely not.Have we stopped fighting in public? Technically, we had to.Last year we went to a sushi restaurant for a celebration dinner. I had hit forty customers whilst Ivan had bought a new BMW i8 after years of drooling over the car—I mean that literally. The guy had been dreaming of it since high school, and when it arrived at his place, the whole neighborhood knew of Ivan Reyes' delirium. He arrived to work in it and took me out on a spin—but he didn't let me drive it. We had a blissful night,
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Chapter 3
#Chapter 3 EvelynA sticky surface runs over the left side of my face. In the heat of my comforter, I roll over and try to go back to sleep. Not a second later, two feet plonk over me and something nudges me underneath my jaw, followed by a tongue lapping over my skin."Miles!" Taking refuge under the layer of my comforter I hide from the morning beast.A loud woof pierces through the foggy daze of my sleepiness, and I open my eyes and blink several times. Suddenly I feel multiple paws digging into my body and I throw the cover away and sit up."I don't need an alarm." When I've got you, Miles, I mutter to myself and greet my other best friend in the world.Miles, my three-year-old dog is always next to me no matter what I'm doing. The only time he leaves me alone is when I'm in the bathroom, otherwise, he's onto me all the time. I don't mind that one bit."Good morning Miles." My fingers scratch the side of his neck and he patiently lets me. I stare into his in
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Chapter 4
#Chapter 4 EvelynAll it took was one event and my whole perspective on life changed. It was like an undefined force took my world and spun it, shaking everything and everyone around me. By the time my feet hit the ground and gravity gripped me, I had already lost my footing. And none of the forces keeping me balanced were able to put me back on my axis."Look who's here." Ivan drops to his haunches and tickles both sides of Miles's neck. My pet smiles like he's running in a field of butterflies."Good morning to you too Ivan," I grumble. He ignores me and talks to Miles, who relishes in the shadow of Ivan's attention. I greet the handful of people who work with me. As my company is still in the air and getting whispered about in only a few ears, everyone here works part-time. Jessica and Opal are in charge of card design. Jessica is in high school, but as it's summer break, she's in the office every morning and stays till the end of the day. As for Opal, she's a
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Chapter 5
#Chapter 5 Evelyn"So I've got good news and bad news. Which one do you wanna hear first?" Dread slips through the cracks of my resolve and I have to lean my head against the cold glass for support."Bad news," I say, staring out at the pedestrians to distract myself.I'm sitting in an ice cream shop waiting for my order of two scoops of strawberry flavor with rainbow sprinkles on the top.The sun was in the sky when I left but turns out Seattle's weather is more indecisive than a toddler choosing which toy to play with. Soon gray clouds took over and it drizzled. Luckily I found a guy selling umbrellas right when it started showering and saved my favorite top and denim from getting drenched. The rain had lasted a couple of minutes before disappearing, but the gray clouds are hovering over the city with the promise of torrential rain. "So Opal has decided to resign. She turned in her resignation letter this evening after you left. Which I think was planned. I mean
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Chapter 6
#Chapter 6 EvelynI dip my spoon into my slightly melted ice cream and eat a mouthful of it. I savor the cold and sweet taste of it.A cool wind whistles past me and ruffles my hair that I've braided from the front and tied in the back with only two pins. I hope the hair doesn't come loose."Strawberry ice cream with sprinkles on the top. It was your favorite." No. This can't be happening. The happiness swimming in my veins freezes into ice as recognition hits me. My world abruptly stops revolving on its axis. In a second everything inside of me stills like I've been turned into a statue. With the cement creeping up from my toes and stopping at my heart, solidifying everything in the process. Momentarily the soul imprisoned inside my body almost escapes when I hear that familiar voice for the first time in a decade. At a turtle's pace, I glide my eyes up and in front of me stands the very person who first broke my fragile heart, scattered its millions of
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Chapter 7
#Chapter 7 EvelynTen years ago, for days I waited for this moment. Hours filled with yearning for him to return to me, and talk to me. I wanted an explanation as to where we went wrong. Only I know how many nights I cried myself to sleep, and woke up with hope only for it to get diminished each time. I wished for him earnestly for weeks, which gradually turned into months and years. Not for once, he reached out. And slowly the possibility of him ever coming to me and talking to me lessened till there was nothing left. Not even an atom. Only a hollow gap in my heart that grew bigger with time instead of shrinking."Can I ask you something?" I have millions of questions to throw his way and see how he bounces back to me with his answers. But I settle for just one in particular."You can ask me anything." The deepness in his voice has developed, and he sounds like a man now. He even looks like a man. The last time I saw him he was eighteen. With a lean body and muscles
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Chapter 8
#Chapter 8 WarrenLonging. That's the only word in the entire world that can describe what I felt the second I caught the glimpse of the girl who's been sneaking into my dreams for years. Like a magic spell, she has ruled my mind for almost a decade, and Even though so many seasons have passed, nothing or no one has managed to expel her from my system.Like a drug, her traces linger in my blood, enhancing my addiction to her.The one person I can't have in my life no matter how hard I try. Yet I burn for her brighter than any fire in the world.Beautiful. That's how Evelyn looked when I saw her walking in the street wearing a white sleeveless top that left her smooth honey-tone arms out in the open. The thin cloth hugged her curves softly like a lover, and the slightly deep neckline exposed the birthmark a few centimeters above her cleavage. The very birthmark that has always fascinated me due to its unusual location.Strolling alone in the evening while eating ice cre
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Chapter 9
#Chapter 9 WarrenEvery part of me resents this conversation, but unfortunately, I have no other person to talk to about her. No other person I trust."I just wanted to talk. I didn't know she'd be so opposed to the invitation."Connor chugs his beer and then looks at me. "Let me ask you this first. Are we talking about your Evelyn?"A frown line appears between my eyebrows. "She's not mine but yes, we're talking about the very, one and only, Evelyn. How many Evelyns have I mentioned to you, idiot?""I just wanted to confirm as you seem to forget that you deeply hurt her and broke her heart. The very girl you claimed to have feelings for." The knife in my heart twists and a new round of pain starts to hurt me." And now that you saw her after ten fucking years, you jumped to dinner in a few sentences? Are you insane? No wonder she hit you. You should be glad it wasn't her purse. That shit is equal to a suitcase. You wouldn't have a jaw right now if she attacked you with
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Chapter 10
#Chapter 10 EvelynKissing Miles on the forehead I caress the side of his neck and he bumps me with his wet nose, asking for a tummy scratch. Giving into his demand I bend down in front of him."Ivan, Yasmine, and I are going out for drinks. I'll be back in a few hours. Be a good boy and don't destroy stuff. Okay?" His tongue hanging out of his mouth is the only response I get. "Also I promise I'll be back soon. Don't worry." I peck his nose and he melts onto the ground like a puddle.Giggling at his curled-up figure at my feet I lift him in my arms and put him on the couch. I dim the lights and Miles's eyes begin to close. I take that as a sign to leave.I open my purse and check if I have everything: credit card, cash, ID, keys, lipstick, tissues, and a pocket knife. That last item might be a little over the top but this is a big city. As much as I think I'm a big girl who can handle danger without a weapon, I don't want to take any risks.Slipping on my black he
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