Tatiana stood by the stairs with her arms crossed over her chest as she watched Damon talk with the kids, anyone would notice the bond among them and she was no exclusion. She realized how much he cares about the kids, and Tatiana find herself smiling unconsciously. She decided to stay mute just to watch them for a better chance to join in their conversation, she just don't want to barge in which look a lot easier. “Let's play some indoor games to pass away time till dinner is ready, isn't it, dad?” Jade suggested. “Some thing much more fun.”“Yeah, and your suggestion sound like fun itself.” Damon said and turn to Arielle before standing up on his feet. “Choose a game, I'll be right back.”“But dad…" She whined in protest since she barely knows any game.“No but, Arielle. Come on…" Nell chipped in. “Fine, I'll think of something.” She was barely audible. Why does it have to be her?“Sure, you should. Just few minutes…" Damon said and excused himself from their midst. He stopped to
Stella's back was rested faintly on the door hinge with her arms crossed over her chest, her gaze wasn't any type of soft or anywhere related, just as expected from anyone around Rhett or used to him.“What did you plan on doing since you've learned about this? Are you going to let it slide, maybe?” Stella asked the oh-so silent Rhett. He hasn't been saying much words since he bumps into Megan, and it's already two days since then.Stella knew Rhett was never the type of person who let things slide, not that easily, at least. But she probably don't know what Rhett next thoughts in mind are, what's his plan behind not letting go? She badly wants to know about this, not wanting to be left alone or stranded on whatever he has in mind.“My plan…?” Rhett asked with sarcasm laced in his voice as he rubbed his nose lightly. It still hurts since it got badly broken due to the heavy punch he got from Damon, except the bleeding part which has managed to stop.He's been staying angry at every li
The kids are sitting with Damon in between of them, of course, they are doing the usual of watching television, and with Arielle acting clingy like she always did. This time it's the kid's favorite show instead of Damon's usual soap opera. He seems to be enjoying the time he is spending with them and the kids too as they share different reviews on the various scene of the show. Tatiana, on the other hand, stood at her favorite spot and favorite standing posture, the foot of the staircase and with her hand crossed over her chest. Her gaze was intensive as she thinks over the next trick and tactics she needs to pull again. She felt like she is winning, and she knows she can't lose, the feeling is too strong to ignore and she trusted it. 'The game pawns and the target having a good time together, doesn't it sound fun? Eh?' She mumbled to herself with a dirty smirk on her face.She is really enjoying the sight of watching them together for the sake of them being helpful to her in one
“Oh, that…" Tatiana mouthed sarcastically with a mischievous smirk plastered on her face. “Don't worry yourself much about whatever it is, you'll definitely find out soon about this.”Megan's feet were glued to the ground, and she couldn't hide the perplexed look on her face. She knows it from the start that Tatiana surely must have something up her sleeves, but she manages to wave off the feeling. Now that she knows about this, even though she did not know what her plan is, how can she hide her feeling and pretend like she knew nothing? Of course, there's no way she can, even if she tries to.She can't ignore the feeling now, no matter how much she tries. Regaining her composure, Megan voiced out in reply to Tatiana's statement. “What is it you plan on doing to the kids? Hurt them, huh?” Megan sprouts out bluntly, and she quickly realized something in accord to her outburst.What if she is trying to do something severe to the kids because of Damon? What if that's her Initial plan f
Rhett, just as he is for the past few days, is not paying attention to the board meeting he is in. Rather, he was busy thinking of how much Stella might be useful to him since she has not been giving him much attention like she used to and that does not bother like it does before now. Why does he need to bother about whatever reaction he gets from Stella when very soon, he'll get Megan back all to himself. He suspected Stella might not be okay with his choice of idea, but who cares? Of course not he, Rhett. He did not care if Stella should cut off all ties with him because of Megan. All he cares about is getting back what use to be his and his alone. He strongly believes no one else deserves to be with Megan, not even the State's Mr. perfect, Damon. Rhett stop blaming Megan for whatever happen in the past few years like he always did. He has come to realized he is the one at fault, though it was hard for him to do so. Yes, no one snitch on the fiancee with her best friend but he
Rhett shook his head lightly and took his seat on the couch as usual, which usually made his staffs to wonder if he has ever sit on the desk. Rhett pointed to the visitor's seat next to his desk.“You can have your seat if you'd like to.” His voice was calm, far from the tone he uses on his staffs. This was enough to give Graciela the wrong thought about Rhett. 'How am I sure this is the boss I know? What if he is just a doppelgänger? Or did he have a twin, maybe?' Graciela mind could not stop running with different negative thoughts about Rhett. She doubted within herself that the Rhett seated before her is the same boss she knew. No one except Stella knows him enough, it only Stella who can tell if Rhett is still himself or maybe it's someone else. But she dare not ask her that, that is, if she is not ready to lose her job. And, she is not ready to.“Not to worry, sir, I think I am okay like this.” Graciela turned down Rhett's offer politely. She needs to be careful for her not
“I think I'm out, I'm exhausted already.” Miguel muttered as he collapsed on the couch next to him. “I need rest.” “You've become lazy these days, Miguel. You get tired even without doing anything.” Nell pointed out, sitting next to Miguel. “That seems weird, though. Are you sure, you are okay?” “Of course he is. He is only trying to put on an act.” Arielle chipped in with a loud huff. “Its clear he is not interested in the game from the start. He only wants to watch TV shows as long and much as he can.” “He might be really tired, you know.” Jade interjected slowly. “... And the same applies to me, I am tired too.” Arielle scoffs with her lips twitched. “Fine, be tried as much as you want, I'll just find something else to do to keep myself busy.” She muttered, walking out on them. She did not bother to wait on their reply, she is not in the mood to listen to them. “What was that…?” jade asked with an amused expression. Miguel shrugs his shoulder. “Don't know…" He doped out with
“Did you say something, mom?” Nell asked, but she shook her head negatively instead of replying. Just at the moment when Stella wants to turn her gaze towards Megan's direction. She quickly dodged her face, turning around swiftly so as not to be seen. “Come on, boys.” She hushed, urgency laced in her voice. “I think we are done here, let's get going.” The kids were puzzled but decide not to say a word rather, they did as instructed though they couldn't stop wondering why she had acted that way and wanted them to go home in a hurry. They find it strange because it was unlike her. The kids came up with different reasons for her abrupt and sudden act. 'Maybe she suddenly remembered she needed to do something very urgent…' The kids couldn't help but cajoled themselves with this, this should be the only reason. Megan couldn't help but wondered why she suddenly acted that way. It was supposed to be the other way round. Stella was the one at fault and the guilt ridden one, she is the
Months has passed since Stella left Rhett and he could not wish for any thing else. With Stella finally leaving him holds a lot of interpretation to him, it was more than a relief.Truth be told, the first few weeks without Stella was bored and he felt empty but he dreaded the wish of having her back but soon enough, he was able to adapt to it.Rhett spend the months alone, burying himself with works and more works. He was not the same hard and temperamental boss he used to be any more and felt more good in himself having a good relationship with them.He is barely seen leaving his seat till the day was over except for if there is a board meeting for him to attend, if not that, he never leaves his seat.The day Megan had paid him a visit and invited him to her wedding, his feelings for her was different. It was far different from lust or love and he loved the feelings a lot. If only he has realized it sooner..."I see no reason for you to decline my invitation coupled with the fact t
By the time he got home, the kids were already in their room and then he went to meet them inside. "Hey kids..." He called out for their attention and they all rushed to him. "Dad..." They hugged him passionately and they could noticed that he has something to tell them. "What's that Dad?" Jade asked after they had disengaged from the hug. "It sees you've got something to tell us, spill it out." "Yeah, right..." Damon admitted and nodded in agreement. "You should guess who is here, kids." The kids were confused, someone has really came to visit them? They are not really good at guessing but they have to try this time around, who could have visit them today? "Is it Tatiana?" Arielle asked with smiles on her face, she could barely think of any other person than her old friend. "Nope..." Damon shook his head in disagreement earning a frown look from Arielle. "Jason's Mum?" Nell questioned hoping his guess was right but was disappointed when Damon said no to him too. "You kids sh
The silence was deafening as it hang awkwardly on the air. It seems like the two humans opposite each other were being forbidden to utter even a single words.Damon's face was bent as his eyes were strongly fixated on the files on his table. He badly wanted to talk to her, to say some thing to her —any thing!His heart ached as his feelings were growing faster again for her, his mouth yearn for him to confess every thing to her —every thing he ever felt for, without holding back or hiding any of it from her.But then he can't! The thought of him holding back breaks him more than ever and clearly enough to make him go crazy and nut.The lady before him wasn't the same Megan he know —no, she turns out to be a different version and total opposite of her.He vividly remembered the first day they had met and had called her by her name but then..."Megan..." He called her in his oh–so–calmed voice, stopping her abruptly on her track.She turned towards him with an innocent smile on her face
Rhett continue to stare at Stella wondering how and why she had did it. How could Stella have done some thing so despicable like that.For all these years, he had trust her not knowing she is just a wolf in sheep clothing. Had Stella not told him that Megan was having extra affair outside the relationship and he had foolishly trust her knowing full well that she is Megan's friend and will not lie on her? Stella was feeling uncomfortable with this unusual stare that Rhett is giving her. He had never gave her this kind of look and Stella did not know why he is doing so now.He had left the office quite early this morning after they had a lively conversation. Although, Rhett never told her where he was going even when she asked him severally.But now, ever since he returned, he had not say a word to her rather, he was just staring at her with boiling rage. "Rhett..." Stella called since she could no longer bear the silence and weird attitude Rhett is putting on. "What exactly is the p
"Hey there, Meg..." Rhett hailed casually with smiles in his face unsure of the right word to use for her. "It's so good to see you after all these years." "Hi, Rhett. Its so good to see you too." Megan reciprocated although without smiles. "Maybe, though." "To be sincere Meg, I really looked for you after the day you chased me like a pest from your house." Rhett told her, rubbing his palm together. "But each time I keep coming, I always find the door locked and I usually don't get the chance of seeing you too. I really looked for you but all my efforts proved futile. It produce no reward or effect but yet, I never gave up on searching for you until the day we meet at that board meeting." Megan leaned her back on the chair as if she's enjoying the conversation which she is not. She know Rhett won't leave if she did not comply with him. Yeah, she have to act in accordance with him for today. "And what would you have done if you have find me then, eh?" Megan questioned in a demandi
"So what were you saying when we were at the car pack earlier?" Rhett questioned. "Now I can hear you with my full ears." "That question should go to you, Rhett." Stella told him in reply. "That question is not meant for me but you because you are the one asking me about her." "I know so." Rhett nods slowly. "But then you have not given me a positive reply." "Come to think of it Rhett, why would you be asking me of her. Do I look like her keeper to you or am I the one who had invited her to the board meeting." Stella was visibly angry and Rhett know so. "Your answer seems suspicious." Rhett told her. "I just asked you a simple question but you flared up as if what I was asking is a prohibition." "It is indeed prohibited if you did not know." Stella replied almost yelling but was wise enough to control her self. "And have you forgotten the punishment she deserves for hindering your clients from patronizing you any longer. Are you now going to back off all because the firm owner
Immediately the meeting had come to an end, Stella walked out hurriedly as if was probably heading somewhere or maybe there is someone already waiting outside for her and she need to see the person as soon as possible. She did not bother to wait for Rhett who was still talking to some business partner inside the conference hall. "I need to talk to her as soon as I can before Rhett would notice." She said to herself as she wait endlessly for Megan. Just as she was tempted to check what's keeping Megan in for so long, she saw her walk out of the hall all alone. "It just work on my own favour. She's coming out alone and I like the fact that she is." Stella smile wryly as she appeared at the front of Megan giving her that mischievous grin of hers. "Hey there, Miss Starks..." Stella hailed but yet, Megan is not that daft not to have noticed the sarcasm laced in Stella's word. "Good to see you again, I guess so." Megan did not have the time to exchange words with Stella –it would be
Could this really be her? Rhett doubt it but then, the secretary had just mentioned her name as Miss Starks and that is Megan's surname and he knew so.Could this really means Megan's owns the new firm which has been hindering his clients from patronizing him any longer.If truly she's the owner, then will he still go ahead on investigating and punishing the firm owner? He know he can't do such not when the firm is that of Megan's own. But where have she been all this while and only to return and then built a currently rising firm which has also be the talk of the town too.How could she have possibly done this in just a few time and yet, he never got the clue that she is already in town. Rhett never knew Megan to be this clever such in a way that she would have built such a firm in just a short period of time. "That means we should not underestimate any one no matter the position we find them." Rhett conclude within himself as he watch Megan take her seat and the new Megan seems
Rhett sat impatiently waiting for Stella who seems not to be coming anytime soon. He had asked her to meet him since ten minutes ago but she is not yet to come. He was tempted to call her but he changed his mind again. "What is even taking her so long to arrive." Rhett wonder. "And she is aware of the board meeting we are attending. But yet she is taking ages to arrive here." After what seems like eternity to Rhett, Stella walked him giving him that lustful smile but Rhett is in no mood to reciprocate. "Hey there, Rhett..." Stella greet walking closer to him to give him a slight hug. "Your face looks gloomy, what's wrong with you?" "Just take a look at the time, Stella." Rhett said ignoring her question. "You are already fifteen minutes late to the time I asked you to arrive." "Chill dear..." Stella smiled at him as she sat on the table next to Rhett. "It was not my fault that I am late. And besides have I ever came late or disappoint you before." "Then why did you do so this