I CHOSE to sit at the table in the far corner of the hall. From my point of vision, I can see every person in the place. My heart is still pounding as I try to see their faces, checking if there's someone familiar to me. I was too busy wandering my eyes around that I didn't notice the waiter placing the main dish and a bottle of wine on my table. "Do you have company ma'am?" the waiter asked me respectively. I looked up at him, "Yes, I'm with my... husband," I said quietly, mind zoning out. "Oh, I'm so sorry..." he mumbled before setting up the table, putting in two wine glasses before walking away. My eyes stayed at the center of the hall, everyone started dancing to the music of a big band. I spotted Reisha somewhere in the crowd, her black dress billowing out as she moved sexily and spun like a free spirit. My eyes searched for Gabriel but I can't spot him, Sarah and Marcus—who were dancing—was the only ones whom I saw. Until a familiar figure sat beside me. My posture strai
I FROZE in my seat, suddenly feeling warm all over. I remained silent, stupefied, and baffled at his compliment. The fiery warmth blazed on my cheeks, creating a red powdery tint from being flustered. I was relieved because the lights were a bit dimmed, the disco ball was the only source of light emitting. "Uh, t-thank you..." was the only thing I replied as I tried to recover. I straightened my body as I coughed the clog inside my throat. I thought he'll sit properly as well, but I was wrong when he held my wrist tightly yet gently. "Dance with me..." he uttered. Before I could even refuse his offer, he already pulled me softly from my seat. He's too strong and dominating that even though he's just gently leading me to the dance floor, I just can't get out of his grasp—or maybe I chose to not get out of his grasp. He can surely hold me effortlessly, even my heart seconds the motion. Because of the big crowd on the dance floor, no one noticed us coming to the center. Despite that
I FELT LIKE I was in seventh heaven as he kissed me. His lips were not foreign to mine, it was... so familiar. For him, it was just a sexual desire, but for me, it was a reason to hold on. I slowly moved my hand to his nape, allowing my fingers to sleek through the hair at the back of his head. I pulled him closer, occupying any space left between us. His insistent mouth was parting my trembling lips, tongue delving deeply. I'll drown in his kisses if I don't fight back, and so I did. Oh damn! I missed him so badly! I can feel his scorching touch on my skin, his hands slowly pulling my sleeve down. He withdrew his mouth from me, I drew a breath and forced it out, trying to calm the thunder of my heart. "Meredith..." I gasped at the roughness of his voice. I shut my eyes close, fingers tightly gripping his gray suit. "What are you doing to me?" his voice growled huskily. And before I spoke a word, he dived into my lips, his ever so soft lips locked against mine... I took a dee
"ISEAH! Mery brought you something." Kesha bragged the book she was holding. He didn't respond, instead, he continued walking until he reached the end of the staircase. "Are you done with your homeworks?" "Of course, we're done!" Zia quickly said. She carried the luggage to their living room and placed it on the table. "Stop that. Ready our dinner," he demanded at the two as his eyes never left me. "Good evening, I heard you just came from your office. How's work?" He remained mum while his eyes lingered at me, not minding the question.I asked a while ago. I quickly glanced at Carding, he got the message and nodded his head before turning his back on us. "What brings you here?" he asked after a few seconds of silence. "I-I came here for a visit, I also have something for you..." I almost whispered. I lowered my head a bit at the intensity of his eyes. I can feel the anger of his heart through them. "Brin
WE DECIDED to follow Dad's suggestion. And just as I expected, the dinner went plain and boring. They only talked about business and politics that doesn't really interest me. Ellie and Dad exactly had the same goals in life. Even in hobbies, they're so much alike. They both like playing golf and tennis. It's not really a big deal to me since I know Dad always wanted to have a son, but building it up to Ellie? That's what I can't accept. "How was your trip to San Marcelino, hija?" Dad asked me. "Uh, good, I had so much fun!" I politely said. I wiped my lips with tissue to hide the stretched smile I was wearing. I don't want to show them how happy I was. "Hmm, so when will you be back at the office? Two months is long enough to ponder on thingd." His voice was serious. I sighed at that, I dropped the utensils I was holding lazily. Suddenly, I didn't feel like eating. "I think it's better if Ellie mentors you as the new president
Also, buying a ten-wheeler truck for our mining business was not a joke, even the two private planes used to export our products. There are also a few elf vans that are used to deliver the fabrics, and last but not the least, the armor truck we acquired for the safety of the sales from our jewelry shop and other businesses around Queensland. I understand that, I know it's a bit too much, but it's not bad to ask for something once in a while, right? I am the only child, soon, I'll be the president of our own company. With that being said, I still don't have a car to run errands with?! I know it's kinda childish and immature, my reasoning are not as concrete, but can't they let me have it just once? I was shaking my head while Ellwood's car arrived. It's almost seven in the morning and I'm running late on my first class. "What took you so long?!" I closed the door loudly and crossed my arms as I sat on the passenger seat. I didn't bother to put on my se
"WHAT are you so mad about, huh?" his lips lightly feathered mine. I opened my mouth to speak but he didn't allow me. My knees weakened as I held onto his polo shirt tightly, all the inhibitions suddenly vanishing into thin air. "Not here..." he muttered under his breath, pulling away from me ever so slowly I was fixing myself and combing my hair using my fingers before hearing a few steps getting louder. "Hi, Zeki! Hi, Meredith!" a student from beside my room said. "Hi..." I greeted back. I gasped after she passed through us. My eyes turned to Zekiah who had a smile plastered on his face. "I'll better be going." I threatened him using my eyes before walking up. I know he's still following me because my bag is with him. From a distance, I could hear my classmates' loud chatters, indicating that class was still yet to start. "Hi, Zeki!" Tyra and her social friends almost synchronized. I turned my head to him to s
I honked the horn before stepping onto the gas, finally accelerating forwards. "Woah!" I exclaimed as I maneuvered the vehicle outside our village. I'm sure Ellwood will be happy with the new car. I got my phone out of my pocket before dialing his number. "What is it?" he said in his bedroom voice. It's obvious that he just woke up based on his low voice. "Guess what! I'm on my way to your apartment," I excitedly said. "W-what?!" He sounded so shocked. "What's wrong with you? I gonna hung up the phone, bye!" I endes the call as I entered the village where he resides. I honked a few times in front of his apartment, after a while, he got out with just his board shorts. I got out of the car excitedly and greeted him with a hug. "I have a new car, Ellie!" He stumbled as he accepted my hug, unable to wrap his arms around me in shock. "Wear something! We're going somewhere!" I entered his apart