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
Stella adjusted her dress after retreating her step a little and stop abruptly on her track. She pretended like she was just coming in and Graciela was coming out from Rhett's office at the moment.Stella eyed Graciela, glaring daggers at her and on purpose, she bumped her shoulder on to Graciela's, who staggered a few steps backwards. In return, Graciela bow slightly at Stella and hurried away, without saying a word or reacting back. Stella had eavesdropped on Graciela and Rhett's conversation, and she was not just angry and furious, she was also boiling in deep rage. From the first day, Rhett started acting weird because he thought he saw Megan, Stella couldn't stop being suspicious of Rhett.She, only, knows what he is capable of doing, and she dreaded the result of it. And now that he really came in contact with her, Stella knew things will not live well as it used to before now. She feared what is likely to come next, and it seems like she was not wrong from the start. Rhett,
It was past dusk already, the kids raced themselves to the rooftop, laughing excitedly as the gust of the wind hit them in their face.To the kids, it felt like since forever they last climb the rooftop, and they could not help but smile. The missed everything about climbing the rooftop, mostly the stars and the wind. The kids help themselves in spreading out their blanket they would be using, and they lay on their back after they were done with it, smiling as they stare at the sky. They were waiting on Damon's arrival, since he is the one who take it up on himself to always spend most of the nights with them on the rooftop. “I wonder what a shooting star looks like…" Arielle uttered out amidst the stare, breaking the silence. Though her voice was not that loud, and it seems like she was mumbling these words to herself, but it was audible enough for her siblings' hearing.“Do any of you ever thought of it too…?” She added to her previous sentence. “It feels like you are reading m
It was already the second day of a new week, Monday, precisely. The clanking sounds from the heels were loud as they attract attention to the heels' owner. Stella stopped before the receptionist, resting her elbow on the receptionist's desk, her intense gaze fixated on her. “I'm here to see, Zahan Damon, the firm owner.” Stella uttered. “Can I see him now?” The receptionist forehead was creased with several lines as she stared weirdly at Stella, she did not bother to conceal her facial expression. “Sorry, but do you have any appointment whatsoever with him?” The receptionist questioned Stella. “Of course, in five minutes from now.” Stella checked her wristwatch before replying. “Can I go in now, or do I have to wait until the exact time? Maybe you need a proof for it?” The receptionist was forced to scoff at Stella's word, but she quickly holds back else she might get in trouble. With just a stare, anyone could guess the lady before her can be very tough. The receptionist drea
Tatiana was dressed in an overall jacket dress which was barely kissing her knees. Her hair was tied loosely, leaving some strands at the front.Her dressing was almost near exposing, but she's not. She looks attractive enough and anyone would not afford but to look twice at her.She had plans for the day and for the first time since she joined the Zahan's, she would be stepping out of the house. Of course, she has nowhere to go, and she sees no reason for her to go out, but now she has one.Tatiana was slowly losing her patience, she's afraid she might run out of patience soon and do the unthinkable. No! She is already out of her patience and soon will do the unthinkable. Why is she finding it hard to take her shot? This, she is unable to give a reasonable answer to. She felt she is lagging behind and wasting much time, which she isn't supposed to. She need not to think of the odd anymore, she will do what she felt is needed.Firstly, her initial plan was using the kids to gain Dam
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