Actually, Tasya was somewhat afraid to enter her boss's office. Not because there were a lot of files, she needed Nathan to check – it was his duty to inspect all the divisions under him, right? – but because this past week, the boss appeared way scarier than a T-rex. Seriously.
If the T-rex felt imposing and intimidating when it was nearby, the Raptor was the opposite. Even though it was much smaller in real-life animal knowledge, this creature was highly dangerous. Its fierce gaze, sharp teeth, and merciless way of tearing into its prey.
For Tasya, Nathan was like that relentless Raptor.
"Why are you just standing there?"
Wait, has Tasya been inside Nathan's office all this time? But she still had the files in her hand, right? What was she doing all this time? Staring at the Raptor? What's the point? Such a waste of time, right? There was still a pile of work on her desk, Tasya.
"Uh... this, Sir, is the report from the finance divisio
For almost a week, Naina sat quietly in a small restaurant not far from the black-gated house that had been her focus. No matter how much time she wasted just to watch from a distance, she was captivated by the red-haired woman living in that house. Naina still couldn't believe she had been expelled from there a few days ago. She had waited so patiently for the return of the stranger she called "Mom.""Do you want to eat a vegetable salad?" the restaurant owner asks. Her name is Bu Odah. She's thrilled whenever Naina visits. Regardless of whose child she is, each time the girl comes, she spends a lot of money. Odah has asked several times, but the girl won't say why she waits here.She merely replies, "I'm bored at home; there's no one there. So, I stay here. Is that okay, Bu?"Judging by her appearance, belongings, looks, and the luxury car that usually accompanies this young lady, she's certainly not just any kid. Odah feels sorry for her, so she lets the girl
"Just email everything, Jo. After that, you'll take my place in the meeting at the Intercon."There was no need to wait for approval from his assistant, Johan, to carry out the task Robert requested. He refocused on the road, which was clear after a day spent with Seira. She sat calmly, but Robert was quite wary of her demeanor. Not that her recent glance didn't make him feel a bit awkward."It's just a regular meeting, Seira.""Oh." Seira opted to grab her water bottle, enjoying the mineral water that started to hydrate her throat, wetting her lips, which were always adorned with beautiful lip color. This time, she chose a coral shade that made her look more natural than usual.Robert let out a soft sigh as a sign of regret. "I just wanted to be with you, Seira.""But you're wasting a lot of work, Ro." Seira glanced briefly at the man who was now trying to grasp her hand. No, Seira had never rejected Robert's attempts to slip his fingers between h
The smile of the red-haired woman widened. Her eyes once again looked at her hand, which was still held by the man. Where the new ring was placed, it was still being turned slowly by the giver. "You have Olive's permission, right?" With her other hand, she touched Robert's jaw and gave a gentle caress.The man clenched his jaw firmly, growling. He could feel how soft the palm was, smoother than silk. Incredibly smooth."I'll make sure your love for me isn't in vain, Ro. I'm sorry if I—"Seira's words were cut off when she received a brief kiss on her lips. Clearly, the main suspect was Robert. This made her pout in annoyance."Don't say sorry. Just say, I love you too, Ro."Recalling that made Seira reflexively smile. The dinner event with a proposal, and seeking Olive's approval for their relationship, was still vivid in her mind. Although she had considerable doubts, Seira tried to convince her heart, for this one last time, to believe in R
"I'll go straight to my room, okay?" Thomas said. These days, Thomas's hobby was petting Olive's head like she was a spoiled cat. And again, blame his wife for giving him this look when he did it. Was she doing it on purpose, acting a bit pouty, or did his wife genuinely enjoy every touch he made?Who knows. What was certain was that Olive's head rubs had now become a routine that Thomas never missed. He knew from the beginning that he fell for her because of her dark, doll-like eyes. And now, she's become even more adorable. His love for her only deepened because of her gaze.Olive nodded calmly. Thomas climbed up the stairs with somewhat hurried steps. Just as they reached the parking lot, her husband's phone demanded attention. He meant to ask for a good morning kiss but it got canceled because Thomas had a teleconference with the Board of Directors. God! Her husband was really busy, wasn't he?"Hey, newlyweds," Kiara greeted cheerfully. The girl, who had now
Nothing unusual happened while the three of them were at the counter, even though, as usual, Andre always managed to provoke Yossie. But this afternoon, two cups of mango and hazelnut smoothies with special packaging - BTS, no less! Olive was surprised because Andre hadn't gone out for lunch this afternoon.The fair-skinned young man always brought his own packed lunch from home. But don't get it wrong. The food he brought always looked delicious. He said, "My mom has a catering business at home, so I save a lot, right?"Was it because he could save on his meal that he bought Olive and Yossie their favorite drinks? But it was definitely not for Olive. Olive realized that. Because whatever Andre gave to the two of them was never wrong for Yossie's taste. As for Olive? Pfft! Always wrong. Fortunately, Olive's stomach was never an issue if something was wrong. She'd eat it all, as she would never waste food."Thank you, Andre," says Olive while stirring the content
Seira grinned widely, pleased with her recent accomplishment. The fried carp with sweet and sour sauce was beautifully presented on a plate with a small floral motif along the edge. Most of the kitchen utensils in this apartment were provided by her. Years of knowing Robert and being by his side had made her incapable of leaving anything incomplete, especially if it was something she saw as lacking.Furthermore, Robert never protested when new items found their way into his storage cabinets, all of which were provided by Seira. She was a lover of neatness, even though she wasn't particularly skilled at cooking. So, she took pride in serving dinner, which she considered quite special.She hadn't forgotten the dessert, which she had prepared since her arrival. Fruit pudding with custard that only needed to be warmed. She also prepared some snacks. For some reason, she felt like cooking a large portion tonight. There was a person who regularly cleaned Robert's apartment, and Seira had en
Nathan stared in disbelief at the woman behind Naina. Maybe his anger, coupled with his frustration towards Tasya's incompetence in finding Naina, had made him lose focus. "Miss... Seira?" He rubbed his face roughly. "Tasya, take Naina to her room.""Sure thing, Sir," Tasya grinned broadly. "Come on, Nai.""I haven't finished my homework yet, Tasya. Help me, will you?""What have you been doing all this time?""Playing, with Aunt. You know my homework is your responsibility, Tasya.""Oh my God, this kid!" Tasya sighed in exasperation."Tasya!" Nathan felt like stuffing his assistant's mouth. Why did both Naina and Tasya turn into the same type of people? Noisy and full of antics? Meanwhile, in the office, Tasya was so obedient, never daring to meet his eyes. He wished he could kick this woman out. If there weren't guests in front of him that he had to welcome properly, the two of them would face Nathan's wrath."Yes, Sir." Tasya grinned broadly. "Come on, Nai."Whatever Tasya said sou
"This is so delicious, Mi," Olive compliments. Not just once, but several times. Don't even ask; she's going to have more of her mom's sweet and sour gourami. She won't waste her mom's cooking.Her arrival was a bit late, partly due to traffic, and the man sitting next to her mom requested a salad as a dessert. Well, how could Olive refuse such a request? Besides, it's fun because she gets to spend time with her husband since Thomas has been super busy all day. She wanted to bombard him with many questions, but his face looked so wrinkled like a shirt that hadn't been ironed in three days, so Olive decided to postpone her intentions.She'll ask when Thomas is in a better mood later. It might be because of his recent move to a new Branch Manager position at Savefund, and he doesn't know who will replace him. That's why her husband is busier than the president. Seriously, what is Olive thinking?"Be careful with your eating, okay? Don't talk while you eat like tha