After two days, Isabel tries to avoid Gideon as much as possible because of the temptation he shows her; seeing Gideon is only a reminder for her about the thing she was unable to do. Instead of blaming herself, she took control by being active at work in order to achieve her only goal: getting her brother medicine and an education.
Since Gideon's arrival at the Resorts, customers have been attracted to come and check in, which is why the number of clients has been increasing in comparison to the previous few days. Because of a lot of customers, Isabel startled and accidentally bumped into Freya, spilling sauce on her dress.
"What the heck!" Freya exclaimed as she examined the sauce stain on her dress.
"I-I'm sorry, Ma'am, I'll just clean it up." Isabel immediately wiped the sauce with a clean rag, but it spread even more.
"You've just ruined it even more!" Freya was irritated.
That scene grabbed attention, so some customers were looking at the two of them.
Even Gideon, who was busy talking to some chefs, also noticed them.
"Freya, what happened here? Everyone is looking at both of you.” Gideon asked with a stern voice, warning them to lower their voice.
Isabel dropped her head this time to avoid looking Gideon in the eyes.
"This idiot waitress of yours, Gideon. She splattered sauce all over my dress." Freya replied annoyed, but this time her voice was calm.
"I'm sorry Ma'am, and Sir. I'm just confused because of the series order I need to tell the chef. I'll just clean up the mess and wash your clothes Ma'am." Isabel apologized while still bowing slightly.
"Never mind. Remember this–” she looked at the name tag. "Isabel, I will remember your face and name. We're not done yet.” Freya was about to leave when Gideon stopped her.
"Say sorry to her." Gideon ordered her.
"What? Why should I? She is-"
"Say you're sorry, or I'll take you back to the City with Uncle Sam?"
Isabel gazed at Gideon, surprised by his reaction; she should be the one to apologize to his secretary.
"You can't treat an employee like that, especially after she apologized for her actions," Gideon continued.
Freya rolled her eyes and then looked at Isabel. "Sorry." she said forcefully. Then she walked away.
Isabel bowed gently to Gideon before leaving, but Gideon stopped her as well.
"See you in my office after you clean up the mess here," he said flatly before leaving.
Isabel came to a halt; every time she avoided him, the situation seemed to worsen, allowing her to come closer to her boss. She closed her eyes and took a long breath, knowing she had no choice but to do as he said.
After Isabel cleaned up the mess, she quickly went to Gideon's office. She took a deep breath before opening the door. When she opened it, she lost her balance and quickly hugged the man in front of him.
A slow motion turned their world upside down as they stared into each other's eyes.
Gideon cleared his throat.
"Um, I'm sorry Sir." Isabel hastily avoided it.
"Sit down." Gideon said coldly.
Gideon hurriedly locked the door to his office while Isabel sat on the sofa. He moved closer to Isabel, bringing her face closer to her.
"Tell me who you are, where you were last night, what you do, and what kind of woman you are," Gideon demanded, his face near Isabel's face.
Isabel's eyes widened, the opportunity she had been avoiding was now happening.
“U-Um..”
"I know that smell..the smell of the girl I was with that night and your perfume now is the same." he stared at Isabel’s eyes. "Now, tell me..are you that girl?"
Isabel's mouth slightly opened but not a single word came out of her mouth.
Gideon noticed that Isabel could hardly speak so his suspicion grew stronger that she was indeed the woman playing tricks on his mind since that night.
"Y-Yes, W-What are you gonna do now?" Isabel answered, stuttering.
Gideon stopped and couldn't stop himself from claiming Isabel's lips again.
His kisses were fierce, and Isabel struggled to break free from Gideon's grip on her neck, straining to intensify their kiss.
"S-Sir.." Isabel said each time their lips parted. But Gideon didn't want to quit because he was clearly still obsessed with her.
"Please...don't call me Sir even now, I've been missing your kisses," Gideon said softly as he reclaimed Isabel's lips.
Isabel couldn't stop herself from drowning in Gideon's kisses. At this point, she forgot she was a waitress and imagined herself as a princess being kissed by a handsome and wealthy prince.
**Knock in the door**
But the intimacy between them was abruptly interrupted by a knock at the door.
"Shit.." Gideon muttered.
Isabel closed her eyes due to her sudden awakening to reality; if they hadn't been interrupted by the knocking, their kiss could have reached a more lustful moment.
"Gideon, you forgot to sign this—" Freya stopped speaking when she saw Isabel inside Gideon's office.
"Have you cleaned what I told you earlier?" Freya asked Isabel gruffly.
"Y-Yes, ma'am." Isabel answered briefly and then was about to leave.
"Isabel-don’t leave yet, you still have work here." Gideon stopped.
Freya frowned, this was the first time Gideon had called a waitress to his office.
Freya was speechless as Gideon took the papers from her hand. "Is this what I forgot to sign?" he asked and sat down on his table.
In order to get Freya out immediately, Gideon quickly signed those papers and then handed them back to her.
"Anyway, tonight you had an invitation from Ms. Catherine Taylor for her business proposal.” Freya reminds him.
Gideon nodded. "Okay noted. Please put eight o'clock in my schedule tonight with Ms. Taylor.”
"Copy," Freya said, turning her gaze to Isabel. She rolled her eyes as she walked out of Gideon's office.
After Freya left, Isabel told Gideon that she had to go back to work. But Gideon instantly grabbed her hand, drew her closer to him, and claimed her lips once more, passionately and slowly.
Isabel doesn't know what her reaction will be especially now and the intimacy they feel with each other is getting deeper and deeper.
"If you don't need anything else, I'm leaving, Sir." Isabel said politely and bowed slightly.
Gideon gently caressed her chin and lifted it slightly so that their eyes met.
"I like you to keep your head up while talking to me, or your crown will fall, and I want to see your perfect lips," Gideon said calmly, caressing her lips.
Isabel didn’t say anything, she nodded and looked at Gideon’s eyes. “Don’t ever do it again. I-I don’t want somebody to think bad about me…Sir.” she said, trying to be professional at her boss.
Gideon looked seriously at her, “Then I dare you to ignore me...if you can.”
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"What did Sir Gideon tell you, why did he call you to his office?" Alice whispers in an interest after Isabel returns to the kitchen.Isabel let out a sigh. “He already knows…he already knows that I'm the girl—”“Oh my God..is it true? You confessed to him?”“No–he made me confess. And…And when I said that it was me—” Isabel looked around them before completing her sentence."What? What happened?""H-He kissed me...this time it's passionate like it's full of excitement. Then I kissed him back—Geez, I don't know what was happening to me at that time, I couldn't stop him." Isabel gripped her forehead since she didn't expect it to happen.Alice covered her mouth due to surprise. "Oh my God, Isabel...I'm at a loss for words.""Please, Alice, don't judge me; I blame myself too much; please, I don't want to talk about it again; promise me you won't remind me of it again," Isabel begged."Are you insane, Isabel? Sir Gideon is our boss, he'll be here for three months, what you're saying is im
"I'm sorry, Sister; I shouldn't have fought with Marcus," Isaac said as he lay on the bed."I told you it's not bad to fight back, Isaac, but in your situation, you should stay away. You make me nervous," Isabel sighed as she stroked her brother's hair."Sister.. how long will I suffer from asthma? I'm jealous of my classmates who can do what they want. How can I have a girlfriend if I can't defend myself against those who fight with me?" Isaac explained, disappointed in himself."Isaac, you are strong and smart; I'm sure someone will like you just as much, but this time prioritize your studies and your health first, so I’m not getting worried anymore."Isaac gave a slight nod and smile. "I'm sorry, Sister; you've made so many sacrifices for me.""Come on, I love you, so I'll do anything to help you get better and not get back here in the hospital again."After a while, the nurse arrived to explain all of the medications they required along with their hospital bills. Isabel sighed dee
In the morning at Fierro Resorts."I've completed the paperwork you requested, Gideon. And there has been an update for tonight's dinner with Ms. Taylor, she wants to meet you tonight at eight o’clock." Freya said as she dropped the papers one by one on Gideon's desk.While Gideon was dumbfounded by the sight of the floor."Gideon, are you even listening to me?" Freya asked again."Yeah, just leave it on my desk, Freya. I'm just thinking a lot today," he replied coldly, his gaze still fixed on the floor.Freya sighed and rolled her eyes. She gave a nod. "Where were you last night?"Gideon looked at Freya because of her sudden question. “Somewhere. Why did you ask?""Well, I came to the verdict that what you're thinking has something to do with it; you're losing focus, Gideon."Gideon looked at the papers on his desk. He sighed. "Call Uncle Sam, I need an update as an Enterprise. Maybe I'll go back there soon, I see the rating here at the Resort is at 5.8 percent so we'll just catch up
"Good evening, you didn't tell me you were busy with other things, that's why you couldn't go to work today?" Gideon sarcastically asked Isabel, his face solemn."Could you leave? Derek might return, and I don't want him to see you.""What happens if I don't?"Isabel smirked. "If you don't leave, I won't go back to the Resort.""How are you going to pay me?""I'll find a way, if only I could go back to the bar-""No!""What is your concern about that?"Gideon gave her a heartfelt look. "I'll leave here but promise to return to work at the Resort tomorrow." Isabel became silent. She is wondering why this man is concerned about her and how she pays back. She doesn't have a choice, though.“Okay. I’ll go back to work tomorrow…in the Resort.” she finally said.Gideon nodded and stood up. “Then I'll see you tomorrow." When Gideon returned to the table with Catherine, the businesswoman asked him about it.“Do you have a problem with that girl?” Catherine asked him.Gideon returned his gaz
Gideon drove his car to the bar, while Freya just followed him away. She couldn't catch up with Gideon anymore because it looked like his destination was important, every time he finished work, Gideon was always eager to leave the Resort. Even though it was painful for her, she couldn't confess her true feelings to Gideon for fear of him rejecting how she felt. As a result, she chose to remain silent and obey whatever he said.She took out her phone and dialed the number of a man she always called when she needed to talk or comfort."Hello, Darwin. See me tonight in the hotel.” Freya said over the phone. After a brief conversation, Freya hung up the phone and walked out of the Resort.________Gideon went straight to the bar owned by his father. He immediately entered the VIP room where two women immediately greeted him.“Back off!” Gideon ordered the two women who’s trying to catch up with him, but quickly left the VIP room.Gideon immediately took the whiskey that was poured into th
Gideon slowly opened his eyes, noticing that his left arm was heavy, and looking at the woman who was leaning on it. When he saw Isabel sleeping soundly by his side, he couldn't stop smiling.Gideon removed the hair from Isabel's face with his right palm. "Beautiful," he said as he looked at her angelic face.“Hmmmm…” Isabel mumbled. "Oh.my.God.." was Alice's reaction when she got out of her room to see Isabel and Gideon sleeping side by side on the sofa."Ssshhh.." Gideon hushed because he didn't want to disturb Isabel's sleep.Even Isaac was stunned by what he saw."Um, Isaac, go to the shower now and I'll prepare breakfast." Alice said quickly so as not to disturb them.While Gideon could not get out of his place. Until Isabel slowly opened her eyes. Her eyes widened when she saw Gideon's smiling face next to him.“What the–”"Good morning." Gideon greeted her, smiling in her eyes._______“He’s late again!” Freya snorted as she looked outside the Resort, Gideon was an hour late.
Gideon drank himself into whiskey at the bar. The memories of Derek and Isabel dancing to romantic music are still fresh in his mind. And how Freya used it to her advantage to kiss him.(FLASHBACK)"What the hell, Freya!"" Gideon yelled, pushing Freya away from him after she kissed him on the lips."What? It was supposed to be like this, we were going on a date and-""You're insane!" Gideon looked at Isabel and Derek hugging each other. He stopped and didn’t know how to react.“Yeah, I am right. You are in love with that poor waitress!” Freya said, controlling her emotions.Gideon looked at her, “This date is over!” as he took his coat and left the Resort, leaving Freya heartbroken.(END OF THE FLASHBACK)Gideon throws the glass against the wall. It was the first time his heart had been broken. Seeing the woman he loves hugging another man while dancing sweetly. But his thoughts returned to the moment Isabel slept with his arm this morning.""Yeah, the only way I'll know we feel the s
Inside the car, Gideon and Isabel were still hugging each other, as if they were making the most of their time together. Isabel's head was resting on Gideon's shoulder, who was caressing her arm gently."It started that night," Isabel explained as she played with Gideon's hands. They are reminiscing about their first night together."Since then, I've always been looking for your fragrance...you drove me insane Isabel that night, and you still do it every time you get closer to me," Gideon replied before kissing Isabel on the forehead.Isabel smiled and turned to face him. "Gideon, I want to be completely honest with you about Derek."Gideon frowned. "Go ahead.""He is my ex-boyfriend, he is my puppy love in high school. But nothing intimate happened in four months of relationship with him.” Isabel explained.Gideon nodded. "I trust you, Isabel.""Gideon, I want us to be honest with each other. But I'm concerned about tomorrow; I don't know how to act properly at work, especially since
Gideon stopped when he saw the woman that was not disappearing from his mind. He still couldn't stand, sadness and teary eyes remained in his eyes.“Um, I'm sorry if I didn't inform you that I was coming–”"Y-You surprised me." Gideon trembled.Isabel sighed. Even though he couldn't speak, he seemed nervous that now he was facing Gideon."Yeah, Um..." he still stood his ground.Gideon stood up and faced Isabel. He slowly walked towards her."What brings you here?" he asked."I would like to finish my transactions with you, remember the debt I owe you? I'm carrying him now.." Isabel answered.Gideon frowned. "Isabel, I'm not charging you. And you don't have to pay, it's my help for Isaac, it's not a debt—”"But I want to pay him Gideon. Please accept it." Isabel took out the money inside the envelope and handed it to Gideon.Gideon shook his head, tears in his eyes. "No, Isabel...""Please...for the peace of my mind." Even Isabel was crying but she stopped it in front of Gideon."No, I
One week passed, after more than two weeks of Isabel and Isaac's stay in the hospital, they were finally released. Derek and Alice happily welcomed the two siblings to the apartment with a surprise for the two.“Welcome home, Isaac!” Derek and Alice were surprised at the same time.Isabel was stunned by that surprise, and even Isaac couldn't help but be surprised.“Wow! Lots of balloons and food!” Isaac's reaction.Alice just laughed and hugged Isaac at the same time."That's all for you, Isaac." he says."Thank you Alice." Isaac looked at Derek and hugged him too."You're a strong boy!" Derek said and stroked Isaac's hair."Anyway, we still have a guest. Of course, I invited him so that we can thank him." Alice said and asked Arkus to enter the apartment."Hello!" Arkus greeted happily.Isabel smiled. And he let Isaac thank him for his help when he took him to the hospital."Thanks." Isaac answered shyly."No problem, Isaac. You have to be thankful to your sister because she begged m
Five days passed, Isabel chose to make up for her brother who was still confined to the hospital. She even wrote an excuse letter for not going to work until her brother's condition returns to normal.And because Arkus witnessed Isaac's condition himself, he volunteered to exempt Isabel and even helped with the hospital bills. Somehow the burden on Isabel's heart was reduced by the fact that there were people willing to help her brother, Alice was one of them who every time she finished work, she went straight to the hospital to bring them something to eat.Isabel has not heard from Gideon for five days. She decided not to let him know about her situation because she didn't want him to feel sorry for her.So as much as possible, she is also looking for an extra income to pay the huge debt she owes to Gideon."There was a lot of work earlier at the Resort, what I heard earlier is that they will first look for a replacement for you Isabel." Alice said when she arrived at the hospital.T
Isabel immediately returned to the hospital after she got Isaac's needs for their stay. Carrying the bag, Alice met her from the hallway."Isabel, the nurse said Isaac will wake up soon. Did you buy food for him?”Meanwhile, Isabel is still dumbfounded and unable to speak.“Hey…Isaac will be okay. Don't worry, okay?" Alice said, patting her shoulder.Isabel sat down, as did Alice who was still surprised by the expression on Isabel's face. Her facial expression was different before she left the hospital earlier."Isabel what happened? You talked to Sir Gideon, didn’t you?”Isabel nodded. “I met him outside the apartment.”"So, you must be happy because somehow—""I'm done with all of us, Alice." Isabel said sadly."Huh?" Alice also felt sad. "Did he admit he had a girl?"Isabel shook her head. "That's the thing Alice, he doesn't admit it. He told me perhaps it is just Freya, I said I don't care who else she is." she sighed. "He saw that Arkus rode me home and hugged me. He told me that
Isabel immediately got out of the car and Arkus supported Isaac, the nurses immediately came to take him to the emergency room."Miss, you have to wait here. We will take care of the patient." The nurse blocked Isabel on her way.Isabel just sat down and couldn't stop crying."Isabel! Isabel, what happened?" Alice runs up to Isabel, concerned."Alice!" Isabel hugged her friend immediately, "I'm sorry I couldn't wait for you, I had to take Isaac to the hospital...""Hey...it's alright; my God, I'm worried about you and Isaac.""I'll just wait outside." Arkus interrupted because he was also shocked by what he witnessed.When he got out of the hospital, he seemed to regret what he had thought about Isabel; he had no idea her brother's illness was so serious.When he opened the phone he read Freya's text."I convinced Gideon that you and Isabel are having dinner today, Arkus; keep up the good work!"Arkus rolled his eyes and let out a sigh. He felt guilty so he didn't reply to Freya anymo
The night ended when Gideon didn't remember to call Isabel because he was too focused and tired from work.The next day, Isabel is depressed and appears out of place at the Resort. Arkus noticed this, so when he noticed Isabel's tears on the side, he secretly handed her a handkerchief."I don't need that, Sir," Isabel said again, but Arkus insisted on putting it in her hand."Are you going to wipe your tears with the dirty rag you use to wipe the table? Come on, that doesn't suit your charming face," Arkus replied.Isabel remained silent and locked her gaze on Arkus'."Why are you doing this?" she asked abruptly."What"“Why are you getting my attention? If you have a plan to do something, please do not carry it out. "I'm sick of you, boys," Isabel said sluggishly before leaving, but Arkus stopped her."Are you all right?" Why do you appear to be insane today? Did you get into a fight with Gideon?" Arkus asked, concerned.Isabel remained silent."Okay, I'm sorry for bothering you; I'
Over the course of several weeks, the long distance relationship between Gideon and Isabel continued, however they gave each other time after work every day. But that isn't enough for Gideon, who misses Isabel, especially her hugs and kisses.But for now he has to stay in the City to fix the rift between his father and son regarding work. Grimo starts again at the beginning in Enterprise but he does not lose his envy whenever Gideon is known and always sought by investors."I'm looking for Mr. Fierro to discuss the upcoming event here in New York,” said a businessman to the guard.Grimo looked at the businessman and guided what the guard was going to say before he spoke."Hello Mr..?""Robert Jackson," introduced the businessman.Grimo smiled. "Nice to meet you, Mr. Jackson; my name is Grimo Fierro, the oldest son; how may I assist you?""Hello Mr. Fierro, well you're here, perhaps I'll discuss the upcoming event here in New York with you, a representative from Fierro Enterprise, we'l
After the pleasure and romantic night, Gideon took Isabel to the apartment to get ready for work. Isaac and Alice were pleased to see him again.They kindly let Gideon inside while waiting for Isabel to get dressed.An hour later, Alice, Isabel and Gideon entered the Fierro Resort together. Gideon's car was still far away when Arkus saw it immediately, he frowned and immediately thought that Gideon's car had come to a stop in the garage.“Cousin! You didn't say you were going to visit.”Arkus said cheerfully as soon as Gideon stepped out of the car.The combination of Isabel's and Alice's expressions changed immediately in the morning. That's why Alice decided to go in first, while Isabel chose to stay with Gideon for a moment."I just give a ride with Isabel and Alice, and I'm heading back to the City," Gideon replied.Arkus turned to face Isabel. "Hmm, so you spent last night together?" he asked, looking at Gideon.Gideon nodded but said nothing."Gideon, I'm going inside," Isabel s
"Oh, why did you talk to Sir Gideon so quickly?" Alice asked, just coming out of the kitchen.Isabel sighed. "I didn't talk to him much. He is with Ms. Freya at the office, I even heard that they ordered pizza. I don't know if Ms. Freya made me hear that she knows Gideon better than I do or something.” she said with mixed doubts."They are still at work at this hour? But at Resorts I rarely see them together.” Alice answered.Isabel let out a sigh. "Maybe Gideon is really busy at work, maybe he needs help from Ms. Freya, that's why she's there too." she replied, trying to calm herself down."Hmm, it's better to trust your boyfriend, Isabel. Besides, they've only been in the City for two days, maybe Freya will just get really close, taking advantage of the fact that you're not by Sir Gideon's side."Isabel nodded in agreement with what Alice said. "I trust Gideon, but Ms. Freya no—Haist, I don't want to think bad of Gideon, he promised me!" She stood up and went to the kitchen to drink