Roman's POV"Here you go, sir. These are the minutes of the last meeting with H and R technology, sir." Nathan explained, placing a pile of paperwork on the conference desk.I nodded, "Alright. When will they get here by the way? It's almost thirty minutes past the stipulated time of the meeting, haven't they heard about punctuality or do they think I have nothing else to do with my time?" I gruffed, reaching for a piece of paperwork to skim through pending the time the people I was scheduled to meet with decided to arrive.I was already beyond pissed that I had wasted thirty minutes of my precious time waiting for an incompetent company.If it wasn't because of Nana who had begged me to consider them because the Herreras were longtime friends of hers, and also business partners with GV group of companies when she was still president, I wouldn't have bothered to show up to the convergence.After the patriarch and founder of the company died some years ago, the company went from grace
Sofie's POVI groaned as I felt the strange yet agonizing tug at the pit of my belly. It felt as if someone was punching the inside of my stomach, and a battalion of soldier ants were also nipping and chewing on my guts.I wondered what the cause of this terrible stomach ache could be as I rolled over to the other side of the bed, which was thankfully vacant, as Roman had left for work earlier that morning."Oh, fuck!" I grunted, feeling something bitter and heavy clog my throat as I laid on my belly while inhaling lungfuls of cold air to calm my raging system.Could it be something I ate? I thought, caressing my belly but touching my stomach only made everything worse as bile hitched my throat, and almost forced itself out of my mouth, on the bed.With immediate speed, I dragged myself out of bed to the bathroom and emptied my guts into the toilet bowl.The more I puked, the more the ache intensified, and it badly scared me because I had never gotten that sort of horrible stomach ach
Roman's POV"Nathan, come to my office right now." I said into the intercom as I swiped through my phone for 'gift ideas for a love confession' but unfortunately, I was yet to find one that was classy, and appealing enough to my tastes.I didn't want to do the traditional flowers, chocolates and a love poem, I wanted to do something unique but I was confused as to where to start from.I had never done anything like this before in my life, so everything just seemed strange and perplexing.Fuck, I couldn't believe I was about to ask my assistant for ideas about confessing my feelings to my love.Nathan sauntered in, moments later, "You called for me, sir." He said and I nodded.Fuck it, I would just ask Damien."I don't have any engagements left for today, right?" I asked, and he nodded."Yes, sir. Although the representative from H and R technology asked to meet with you tomorrow, I told her that you have a prior engagement, so you will be unavailable." He explained."Alright, then. Yo
Sofie's POV"Are you sure you really don't want to eat anything?" Katie's chirpy voice rang into my head as I stared into space, various unbridled thoughts about my strange illness swirling within me.I feigned a smile, "Yeah, I'm sure. I had a lot to eat this morning before I left the house.""Okay then, but let me know if you want any of my chicken nuggets." She winked, putting one of the said nuggets into her mouth.The sight coupled with the mixture of various types of food aromas in the cafeteria made me want to puke my guts out, so I stealthily placed my menthol-infused handkerchief against my nostrils, to prevent further questions from Katie.I couldn't even eat breakfast today because the entire mansion especially the kitchen smelled like rotten eggs to me, I had no idea what was going on with me because it seemed the fever had gone but the nausea and testiness still remained."By the way, you look really pale and unwell, shouldn't you still be resting at home?" She asked, rai
Roman's POVI sighed to myself as I scrolled through the messages Sofie and I had exchanged moments ago. I wondered if she was really doing well like she had claimed or if she was just lying to me.I had seen how pale and weak she looked before we left home. I didn't want us to argue in Nathan's presence, so I just decided to let her go for her classes.She didn't have anything to eat for breakfast and when I tried to get her to eat something, she got mad at me and asked me if my purpose in life was to always nag her.I really didn't understand the sort of flu that Sofie had that made her so tetchy.I guessed I'd have to wait for a while before asking her out on a date lest she snapped at me.There was a knock on the door which made me set my phone aside, "Come in." I muttered, and one of my female employees walked in with a pile of paperwork in her hold."Here it is, sir. The auditing department have gone through everything. The only thing left is your signature." She said, placing t
Sofie's POVI winked an eye open as I surreptitiously cocked my head sideways, to see Roman spraying his cologne all over himself.In spite of myself, especially the anxiety that has been blossoming within me since yesterday, my lips curved upward in a smile as I watched him.The handsome, grey-eyed, Italian man that stole my heart, the man who his mere existence brought great happiness to me, above all, the man who would never be mine.The last thought wiped the smile off my face as I yanked myself back to reality. I watched him grab his briefcase and turn toward me, which made me instantly flap my eyes shut.I held my breath as he walked toward the bed and crouched down in front of my face. I tried not to inhale the camwood tinged with white musk scent of his cologne as I grabbed fistfuls of the blanket.He mumbled something in Italian, I wasn't well versed in the language, so I couldn't comprehend what he had said. Then, he did something that almost made me betray my cover and jump
Roman's POV"We will send a representative to you with a draft of the contract before the week runs out, you can amend it if you want before I do a final review." I spoke into the boundary microphone, and my business partners exchanged pleased glances among themselves."We will be expecting them and it was nice doing business with you once again, President Giovanni." One of them replied."Very well then. This meeting is now officially over." I declared before turning off my microphone, and handing the tablet over to Nathan did a curtsey before exiting the conference room.The business conglomerates trooped out except a middle-aged man who looked like unfamiliar yet familiar at the same time. It seemed I had seen him somewhere before today, like a younger version of him but I just couldn't wrap my head around where exactly.The man walked up to me with a smile and an outstretched hand, "It's been a while, Romano. Hasn't it? You've grown up well, I know Madam Benedicta and your parents
Sofie's POVI wasn't angry.I wasn't infuriated either, and I definitely wasn't heartbroken nor did it feel like my heart had been ripped out of my chest, and tossed into a trashcan.Definitely not.Then, why was I bawling my eyes out like a pathetic fool? Why was I shivering with immense fury? Why did I feel like dying?I had no right to feel these things but why did it hurt so bad?The familiar scent of Roman's cologne filled the air as I heard light footsteps behind me, which made me halt my steps. With shaky hands, I wiped my tears off and continued walking while inwardly willing myself not to pay attention to him."Sofie." I heard him call and I swallowed harshly, before turning to face him with a feigned smile.I was hellbent on making him realize that I wasn't hurt by the torturous sight I had just beheld.I definitely wasn't."Yes." I said, inwardly thanking my stars as my voice came out normal and stable.I clutched my hands into fists, as I watched him walk up to me with re