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18| Rafe
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That Problematic Ring 19| Freya
I hurriedly enter into the meeting room after Luke Salvatore and take each step carefully this time.I didn't expect my first day would be this disastrous. My clangers have thrown my self-confidence into a garbage can now. If Mom had seen me this way she would have asked me to join self-development classes. And this time I wouldn't have gotten angry on her snarky remarks because I'm truly worthy of them. I take my chair. Luke takes the chair placed at head of the table and Rafe sits just opposite of me. I catch Luke looking at me with pensive expression. I look away because I'm embarrassed to make direct eye contact with him. He had probably imagined me as classy, poised daughter of Howard, but I devastate his imagination and my self-esteem. I don't understand what came under my feet all of a sudden that made me stumble."I don't know if I should ask this or not. I'm feeling just a little concerned." Luke speaks with hesitation. I and Rafe both don't say anything just look at him, w
Last Updated : 2023-01-10That Problematic Ring 20| Rafe
I put on a darker brown blazer over my lighter brown turtleneck, fitted shirt then spray some cedarwood perfume all over me. While setting my hair with my fingers, I think of calling Mona. We haven't talked since I've come to Seattle. Once I feel like I'm good to go to the formal dinner arranged by Luke Salvatore, I walk out of the room and at the same time search for Mona's name in my phone's contact list. I click on her number and just about to put my phone on my ear I catch Freya coming out of her room in captivating attire. I stop in my tracks.This is the second time in a day that I couldn't recognize her at first glance. I cancel the call and put down my phone. I gawk at her, eyes out on stalks. She's wearing a pretty swing dress, hugging her body as a second skin before belling out from the bottom.Her earlier fine hair are now assembled into soft locks, cascading down her lower back. When did she grow her hair? She wasn't a long-haired type woman. She preferred shoulder-leng
Last Updated : 2023-01-12That Problematic Ring 21| Freya
I blink back the unshed tears in my eyes as I step out of the car. The whole ride Rafe's words kept replaying in my head. I go through my outfit for the millionth time. What if Rafe was telling the truth? What if Benjamin really found me unattractive? Maybe that is why he left me so easily and never looked back. Maybe I'm really not good enough. I'm just a dimwit woman as Rafe said who can't do anything right. I lock my car and continue walking towards the restaurant where Luke has invited us. Rafe and I decided to go in our separate cars and meet outside the restaurant and enter together in order to put an impression on Luke that we came together. Just when I reach the right spot, I wait for Rafe. He's not here yet. Meanwhile, I pull out the mirror from my sling purse and see my reflection from different angles. The blue swing dress I'm wearing is of my own choice. All of my office wardrobe is of my choice and not Mom's. I wanted to have my work and formal outfits according to my
Last Updated : 2023-01-18That Problematic Ring 22| Freya
I won't deny that I feel a tingle of delight as I step on the dance floor with Luke. I'm liking his courteous and polite behavior. He definitely knows how to behave around women.I and him join other couples on the floor and take our positions. The songs that are playing are slow and comforting, maintaining the slow rhythm among couples. I start swaying my body as I get a hint from Luke. I give him my genuine smile when my eyes see him staring at me. "I hope your husband is not offended with our dance." He spins me around once. I let out a laugh when I face himagain, "He's not that conservative. Don't worry.""Hmm. I have heard you both were friends before. Best friends got married. That's cliche.""Yes. It's right." I say, wanting him to drop Rafe's topic. I don't want to think about him. If I've got a chance to forget about him for awhile, I want to avail that chance. The environment is too calming right now. I look around, checking out the place while continuing wavering my body
Last Updated : 2023-01-22That Problematic Ring 23| Freya
The next whole day at the office, I avoid any kind of interaction with Rafe. And thankfully he also does the same, stayed at his side of office space. I have started to loathe him with my every nerve. I took off from the office early today and came home because I need some spare time to prepare for the presentation tomorrow for Luke's directors. Maybe I would need the entire night for the preparation. I've been studying about the project for two nights precisely and today is the last night so I want to practice, revise and avoid clumsiness at all costs. I take a quick shower and change into something comfortable; loose trousers and a plain tee shirt. I call home afterwards and talk to Mia and Mom. Then I switch on my laptop, place it on my bed, and sit in front of it with some essential documents. "Hello, Abraham. Hopefully, you're ready with the summary I asked you to write." I call Abraham to get to know his viewpoint about the project. "Yes. Yes. It's done, but it's not with me
Last Updated : 2023-01-24That Problematic Ring 24| Rafe
Freya walks out of my room without showing even a little bit of guilt of what she has done with my speakers. My chest expands with further indignation at her nonchalance.I go through the broken pieces of the speakers to see whether they can be fixed or not. They were so expensive. I spent a fortune on them. How dare she mess with my stuff!Undiluted rage sweeps through me like a fire. I'm going to kill this woman. At this moment I feel like breaking everything around me or maybe pull my hair and go crazy. She shouldn't have done that. She shouldn't have broken my speakers. I'll make sure to teach her a lesson this tim--A sudden ringing of my phone escalates my irk. Dammit. Seems like the entire world has decided to get under my skin right now. I leave the speakers on the floor, stand up on my feet and reach for my phone, placed on the bed. I tap on the green button and put the device on my ear, "What?""Hey, Rafe. Are you free right now?" A young, female voice speaks on the other
Last Updated : 2023-01-28That Problematic Ring 25| Freya
Next morning with a pounding headache I reach Luke Salvatore's office. The bags under my eyes are clearly visible, making me look dull and worn out. I am worn out indeed. A strong sense of weariness has sucked my energy. Rafe's words kept replaying in my head the whole night, didn't let me sleep. The astonishing part is that I'm unable to be furious at him, instead I'm distraught and shocked that he has developed this high resentment for me. I'm unable to accept his hatred. My heart values him and that's why his words hurt me. I can't swallow the hatred he carries with himself all the time for me. As I reach the conference room, I see him coming in my way in his fresh piece of dark suit. Hair settled on his side. There is a light stubble around his mouth which he now keeps regularly. I make an eye contact with him and he stops walking. He looks back at me with plain expression. I feel fresh swell of fury in me that worsen my headache. I don't show him my vulnerabilities and keep my
Last Updated : 2023-01-30That Problematic Ring 26| Freya
For the next few days, I worked really hard and acted as professional as I could be. I also did some studying too so that next time I won't portray myself inadequate anywhere. Rafe thinks he's the only bonzer and proficient businessman and I can't be. He thinks he's the only one who cares about work and business, I don't. I need to prove him wrong. That is why I'm building my maximum concentration and interest in the business and the company. He should take me as his strongest competitor. Just after lunch hour, I go back to my office while talking to Mia on call. "Freya, Mom is planning your 25th birthday party. I thought I should tell you this. She and Dad seem pretty excited. I don't know why, but you should know they will come to Seattle for your birthday celebration." She says on the phone. I'm surprised, "What they are up to now! My birthday comes every year. What's so special about this year?" Usually I celebrate my birthdays with family dinners or go out with friends. It has
Last Updated : 2023-02-03
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That Problematic Ring Epilogue (Continue...)
"It's confirmed now." I hear him sigh on the phone, "that you'll work there and I'll work here. We have to work now at separate places.""Hmm. Indeed." I enter my room and look around, remembering how my office here looked like. It's weird, indeed. To be back at my old workplace. So much has changed within me and in my life.I visited Howard's main building a few times in past weeks, but didn't get a chance to see my office. "But I was used to seeing you around me, Fay. It was good working with you and getting to see you whenever I wanted. It will be difficult to be habitual with this new setting." He becomes downhearted. I smile as I understand what he meant."Yes. It was a good time. But that's how our situation is now." Rafe and I have different responsibilities. He's the CEO of his own company and I'm the CFO here at my family business. Life is going to be very busy from now."I'm not liking the situation." Me too.I say in my head. But I don't tell him that, thinking, he would
That Problematic Ring Epilogue (Freya)
Few weeks later*Coming out of my car, I slip up my sunglasses at the top of my head and look up at the Howard's Constructions' main building. I close the door and lock my car.Walking through the main doors, I make my way to the elevators. The employees who know me greet me. I respond to them with a wave and smile. Then I reach the designated floor and go to Dad's office room. I've decided to see them after rejecting their umpteen number of calls. I knock once and enter in it. Mom is there too as per my expectations. "What now? Why have you been pestering me with continuous phone calls?" I remove the glasses from the top of my head and hold them in my hand, "And why did you call me here?"Dad comes to me, "How have you been? I've heard you've cancelled your divorce with Rafael. That's a relief."I roll my eyes, clenching my jaws. "Answer your Dad, Freya. That's not how I taught you." Mom interferes, "We've been worried for you since you've broken your contact with us. I understand
That Problematic Ring 64| Freya
Rafe strolls out of the bathroom after a few minutes and begins making up the bed. I stand still on my spot, nervous. I look through the large window of the room and see the downpour of the rain. If it has stopped raining, I could've escaped this awkward moment. I can't tell if Rafe is feeling the same discomfort or not. It would be surprising if he's not because it is literally the first time we'll sleep together. I again bring my eyes on him and observe that he smoothens the bed covers of both the sides. He sets the pillows and then the single comforter. I become more uneasy. He is making it certain that I'm spending a night in this hotel room with him. Once he's done, he sits on the bed and looks at me, "Aren't you in mood to sleep? Why are you standing?""Umm." I move my gaze around, "I should first freshen up myself." "Okay." He unfolds the comforter.I stride to the bathroom and lock the door. Sighing aloud, I see myself in the mirror in front. I'm blushing. The pink tint is
That Problematic Ring 63| Freya
With a smile on my face, I bend and pick up the ring box from the floor and turn to Rafe again. He looks at me confusingly. My smile turns coy. His love confession to me before our kiss is still ringing in my ears. I can't believe he actually said that to me. I go to him."Here. Give this to me." I move the ring box in front of him. I raise my head high, faking arrogance, "Do it as you planned on my birthday."He arches his brows while giving me a playful smile, "Are you sure?""Yes." I nod firmly."Okay." He takes the box from me and inspects it, "I was not going to offer it right away. I was going to see your reaction first after telling you how I feel about you. If you would've said that you like me back then I showed you this. So I should skip that part now."I press my lips together to stop my smile."I was going to do it like this." He moves the box behind his back, "Fay, I've brought something for you. I don't know how you would react to it, but I just wanted to do this." He bri
That Problematic Ring Rafe's Spin-off (Cont...)
As she remains quiet, I remain confused about whether I should say something or not and if so, what should I say to her. "There is something you should know." She begins speaking again. I hear her sniffle. That gives me a hunch that she's still in tears. "I...love you, Rafe. You should know it was not one-sided." This causes my mind to be boggled. My body freezes. "The care and sincerity you always showed to me made me fall for you." She says it again, "Any woman at my place would be fond of you. It hurt me to see you with her. I didn't know you were feeling the same. And I didn't want to act selfishly this time. I wanted to do something to ease your love life so you could be happy with the person you liked." I can't believe my ears. So it means she applied for the divorce because she was thinking I wanted to be with Mona and not her? She was actually ready to sacrifice her love? Seriously, Fay. She again becomes quiet and cries. I start getting restless. It's not making sense
That Problematic Ring Rafe's Spin-off (of chap 61-62)
*I've written this Rafe's POV because I felt like it won't be fair to the character if I do not show how he felt when he listened to Freya's reasons and her confession and why he agreed to give her a chance. You can skip it if you want, but I advise you not to do that ;)*-------++++++--------"Excuse me, Mr. Eastmond." As I walk through the reception of the hotel, one of the hotel's clerks calls my name. I stop and turn around."There is a message for our guests that it is raining outside and the forecast's predictions say that it can turn into a bad thunderstorm so guests are advised to stay cautious for tonight. Please do not go anywhere far or call someone here that lives far from the hotel. We just want to protect you from any incident." "Alright. Thanks for the information." I nod slowly, "But don't worry I'm not expecting a visitor nor I'm leaving anywhere." Who can come here... No one knows where I am. "Thank you, sir. Have a nice evening." He smiles then turns to his way.I
That Problematic Ring 62| Freya
After some seconds, I move my hand down from my mouth and say the words that ached my heart everyday, "There is something you should know....I...love you, Rafe. You should know it was not one-sided." "The care and sincerity you always showed to me made me fall for you. Any woman at my place would be fond of you. It hurt me to see you with her. I didn't know you were feeling the same. And I didn't want to act selfishly this time. I wanted to do something to ease your love life so you could be happy with the person you liked." I whimper, losing control on my tears. The pain that I was hiding inside me is coming on the surface and making me vulnerable. Rafe stands in the same position. I'm unable to know if my words are affecting him or not. Maybe I should really accept that I've lost him. It is not going to work. He's too angry to forgive me."And you said that I should have talked with you before applying. I did talk about ending our marriage once or twice. It was not a direct conve
That Problematic Ring 61| Freya
By the time I reach the hotel, raining starts all of a sudden. It took me around an hour and half to reach the hotel where Rafe is probably staying. And in the midway, the rain started. I didn't check today's weather forecast, but I knew that it is not the time of monsoon season in New York. This rain is unexpected. I stay inside the car, hesitant to come out because I've not brought the umbrella with me. The rain will drench my clothes. I stay inside for some minutes. Rain seems like a good excuse to delay facing Rafe. My mind is turning blank. Now I'm here and near him, I'm losing my confidence. My body has turned quite heavy for some reason although I haven't eaten anything since morning. I know it is happening because of the strong emotions that are stirring inside my stomach. I'm scared to face him. I'm scared of his reaction and his rejection. I won't be able to handle it without dissolving into tears in front of him. After almost sitting in the car for twenty minutes, I step
That Problematic Ring 60| Freya
As I landed to New York, I decided to go straight to the Eastmond Enterprise to meet Rafe's father. He's a resourceful man. He certainly must have done something to find his son. If not, then I can even rely on his instincts. He's someone who can help me to start my search in this city. I winded up my work at Seattle once I made sure that Rafe is not in Seattle. I took the earliest flight to New York. I waited for a whole day and did everything in my power to search for him, but when I became hopeless, I decided to follow Mia's suggestion. There is a chance that he went back to New York.I sent my luggage to my New York's apartment with the help of my driver. He took my car too. So I took a taxi and headed to the Eastmond building with a hope that I get to see Rafe's father. He has to see me too and do not deny my arrival. I wish I had some supernatural power that would help me find Rafe. That could help me tell him this very moment that I like him too, that I like him more than him,
