“Date?” she muttered in disbelief. She never expected that coming! As far as she knew, the guy in front of her was very timid and reserved. And that’s the very reason as to why she was the only friend he had back in the days they were still neighbors. Therefore, she was utterly surprised that he actually asked her that without having a hard time nor did he seem like he was nervous at all. Blinking several times, she stared at Josh and couldn't think of the right words to say. “It's just a friendly date, don't worry,” Josh added. He might've seen how astonished she was that's why he immediately clarified that it was just a friendly date. He probably got really hurt and traumatized last night when she blatantly said that she didn't want to marry him.Thinking about that, guilt splashed all over her as she failed to talk to him that night to elaborate her reason further.“Sorry.. Let me see my schedule first,” she answered, although she already knew her schedule for that day. She j
“PIck up my phone?!” She hissed as soon as she put down the phone. “Are you okay?” Josh asked. Margaux pressed her lips tightly as she forgot that there’s another person in her office. She shook her head in order to cover her embarrassment but she couldn’t hide her annoyance through her eyes. “Margaux..”“I’m fine,” she replied curtly.Josh tilted his head. “You looked upset. Who called you? Boyfriend?”Her head quickly snapped towards the guy’s direction. “I don’t have a boyfriend,” she immediately corrected.“Uncle had mentioned it, but. . .Aren’t women get upset immediately because of their boyfriends?”“Where did you get that?” she asked incredulously. Josh shrugged his shoulders and just grinned at her. Margaux narrowed her eyes and suddenly forgot about her annoyance. “Are you speaking from experience?” she queried. Her brows arched up when she saw his face contorted. “I wish I have..” he mumbled. Although it was almost inaudible, she still heard it clearly but she prete
“Are you..” she trailed while looking at the guy incredulously. ‘hallucinating?’ she added mentally. Meanwhile, the doctor squinted his eyes as he stared intently at Josh. “Sir, are you okay?” he waved his hand in front of the guy's face. Margaux's brows furrowed as she watched the doctor, “Doc, what's happening?” she queried. The doctor didn't answer but continued trying to get the guy's attention but his eyes remained on Margaux without even blinking. “Is he zoning out?” her brows furrowed. “He's not with himself. I suggest you call his family to find out about his medical condition. I don't think this is normal..” Margaux did what she was told. She immediately opened the paper bag and took out her new phone to call her father.“Dad,” she muttered as soon as he answered. “Margaux? Is this your new number?” “Yes” “Why did you call? Is something the matter?” Margaux glanced at Josh who was still staring at her. “Can you call Mr and Mrs Garcia?” she queried. “Josh is here an
“Who gave you this?” Hendrix asked sternly while holding the bouquet of flowers that Josh gave her. Margaux pursed her lips and just stared at him sharply. “This kind of flower is not good. choice. I'm sure you didn't like it,” he said then looked around as if searching for something. “Where is the trash can?” Her brows instantly furrowed, “Put that back on my table” “This?” He shook his head, “I'll just buy you roses,” he muttered. “Roses?,” she scoffed. “I hate roses the most,” she uttered sarcastically. She shook her head and marched towards his direction. Then she snatched the bouquet away from his hand and put it back on the table herself. Folding her arms, she turned around and faced him with a grim expression. “Why are you here?” She raised her eyebrows. “You didn't go back to my apartment, so I visit you instead,” he answered casually. Margaux’s eyes darkened as she looked at him. She didn’t like his answer, especially the way he said it so confidently. “I
Margaux frowned but didn't say anything and just let him ride the private elevator with him. Only the two of them were there since her secretary didn't follow Hendrix anymore upon seeing she was with him. They were both silent, which she was grateful for. However, she couldn't stop herself from glancing at him from the corner of her eyes, checking on him and feel a little conscious. “Where are you going?” Hendrix finally spoke, cutting the silence. “I said it's none of your business,” she hissed. Hendrix turned to the side and took a step forward, bridging the gap between them. “Your business is my business, Margaux,” he retorted. She glared at him. “How so? We're not married. If you still acknowledge that I am Margaux Hermani, well then, we are already officially divorce. I'm single now with my original and fake name. So my business is no one's business. That's only mine, not even my family, especially not yours!” she exclaimed. She really hated him to the core, because ev
“I'll take it,” Margaux said and quickly stood up to open the door. But her eyebrows knitted together as soon as it opened and revealed the scene from outside. She looked around but saw nothing which made her puzzled. “Huh? Is someone trying to prank here?” she mumbled in confusion. “Who is it?” Josh queried. Margaux shrugged, “I don't know. There's no one there as I opened the door,” she elaborated. The guy tilted his head and tried to look outside as well from the bed. “Someone is probably pulling a prank,” he stated as he saw nothing as well. “Here? I'll have the CCTV check later. Playing here is not allowed,” she said in a serious tone while closing back the door. Josh wore a huge smile while watching her intently. But Margaux was oblivious of that as she was marching back to her seat. The room filled with silence when she sat back down and caught the guy staring at her again like he did back in her office. Her eyebrows furrowed but he didn't flinch which made the c
“Director,” the Doctor greeted, followed by the two nurses behind him as soon as she opened the door. Margaux blinked several times before she forced herself to shift her gaze to the couple of people right in front her. “Doc, come in..” she said as she stepped sideways. As the Doctor and nurses entered the room, her gaze went back to the person outside. Her eyes narrowed at him but the latter didn't flinch and just stared at her with a very serious expression. She scoffed and turned around to look at Josh and his parents, “I'll just stay here outside,” she muttered. “No need to step out, Margaux. You can stay here.." Mrs Garcia gently stated. But she quickly shook her head, “I will come back immediately, I just saw a friend..” she said. She discreetly cringed at the word ‘friend’ but she couldn't tell them what she was planning to do. It was her business and as much as possible, she just wanted to keep the information about her and Hendrix to her extended family only. “Alrigh
Her body stiffened as she realized what was happening. She wanted to push him, but she suddenly felt weak when his lips started moving. She drew a loud breath as her heart was almost bursting out from beating so wildly. His lips were too soft and the way his tongue moved coaxing to enter in her mouth was sending tiny tingles through her body. “Margaux..” he whispered. Then, slowly she felt his large hands started to travel up her spine and up to the back of her head. Her body shivered and the hair from her nape stood up when his tongue successfully entered her mouth. “Hhm,” a moan involuntarily escaped her lips and she couldn’t help it anymore but to kiss her back with an equal fervor.“Your lips taste so sweet,” Hendrix groaned as he deepened the kiss.Margaux shut her eyes and completely surrendered with the temptation. She lifted her hands and snaked it around his neck while she let him devour her lips. They were in their own world, understanding each other in silence with th