Annika wanted to react but this is her first day in this work. This is a four-star restaurant. She needed to act professionally or else she would embarrass herself. She took a deep breath and composed herself. She put on a fake smile and pretended she didn’t know Kurt. “May I get your order?” Kurt recognized that smile. He knew it was fake. He wanted to pull Annika to the restroom and explain everything but he couldn't.
Ericka and Kurt were checking the menu. “See anything you like, Kurt?” her voice was friendly and cheerful. “Still checking it out.” Kurt sounded awkward. Annika was standing beside him. It was so awkward. “Well, I recommend you the beef wellington. It is one of our best sellers.” Ericka smiled. Annika’s self-esteem dropped down. Kurt’s date was also rich like him and the owner of this restaurant. She want
“Good morning, sleepyhead.” Annika just woke up. Her eyes were still closed when she stood up to do a morning stretch. She was startled when she heard Kurt’s voice. She rubbed her eyes. “G-Good morning.” She sounded confused. It was unusual to see Kurt in the morning because he used to go out early in the morning for work. Annika’s hair was still messy and she looked sleepy. This made Kurt giggle. He thought Annika was cute.“Don’t you have work today?” Kurt showed his laptop. He was typing something. “I am working at home today. Just need to finish some papers before my business trip.” Annika nodded. “By the way, I am taking you with me. After breakfast, let’s buy you some clothes.” Annika blushed a little. He’s going to take her on a trip? Only the two of them? She panicked a little but didn’t sh
Annika gathered all her strength and courage to come back. Her heart was beating faster and faster as she came closer to Kurt. Kurt opened his arms, he looked like he wanted to hug Annika but Annika didn’t accept it. She was still embarrassed with her confession. Her face was still red. Kurt chuckled a bit. He held Annika’s hand and brought her to a garden. Annika was surprised to see all the decorations. There were lights and rose petals, a table set up for two with candles on the table. It looked magical. Then Kate appeared behind her, smiling. She was now confused. “What’s happening here?” she raised her eyebrow.Kurt held her hand and brought her to the table. Kate wished Kurt good luck and went back to her room. “I set up this special table for us. I had planned this before the trip. Kate knew about it actually.” Annika was still confused.
“Let’s not panic. I know Annika wouldn’t leave me here alone.” Kate checked her phone to see if Annika left her a message. Annika had been missing since this morning. Kurt was very worried. He was walking back and forth. “Kurt. Chill the fuck out, man.” Clyde tapped Kurt on his shoulder. Kurt sighed and sat down on a wooden chair. “Did you guys fight?” Kate asked Kurt. “No. We were more than okay when we got back into our room. We even watched a movie.” Kurt sounded worried and hurt. He was thinking if his mother had something to do with this.He stood up and excused himself for a few minutes. He dialed his mother’s phone number immediately. The call went to a voicemail. He massaged his forehead due to frustration. “Mom, I need to talk to you. Give me a call when you receive this.” He had no idea why Annika would le
After Annika ran away from Kurt’s business trip and had hurt him, because she thinks that she is not good enough for him and has doubts about his brother’s involvement in her sister’s case, things have been awkward since then. Annika awoke one morning and looked over to the other side of the bed, expecting to see Kurt, but he wasn't there. Even though it is still early, she feels unable to get out of bed since she is emotionally exhausted.But she still has things to do, so she got up and was hoping to find Kurt. Chef Joshua made breakfast for them and said, “Good morning Miss Annika. Please have a seat and have breakfast while the food is still hot.”Annika gave him a faint smile and immediately asked, “Good morning, Chef Joshua. By the way, have you seen Kurt? He wasn’t there when I woke up earlier. Did he go for a ru
Kurt was the first to get up in the morning and was beaming from ear to ear. “Don’t stare at me too much… I might melt, Kurt.” Kurt was surprised and then he chuckled, “Oh, you’re using my own words to me now huh? And you were awake as well and you didn’t even tell me?”Annika sticks out her tongue to tease Kurt, “I know I’m that pretty, but you have to show some restraint once in a while you know.”Kurt burst out laughing and it looked like there was even a tear in his eye, then he said, “You’re right, but how can I restrain myself if the one who’s in front of me is an angel?” Annika flushed instantly; she just can't get used to hearing the word 'angel,' especially when it comes from Kurt's lips. She averted her gaze quickly so that Kurt won’t see her face.
Annika's phone rang at school while she was in class, but she didn't notice because her phone was set to silent mode so she could focus on listening. It rang and rang without her noticing until her instructor finished the lecture, at which point Annika gathered her belongings and finally checked her phone. She was taken aback by Atty. Jennifer because she had called several times. It worried her and she assumed her sister was in trouble or something.She immediately dialed Atty. Jennifer’s number back and waited. After a few rings she answered, “Annika, I’m glad that you called back. There’s some great news that I wanted to share with you.” She said with an ecstatic tone.Annika breathed a sigh of relief when Atty. Jennifer stated that she called to share some exciting news with her. She gathered her thoughts and responded, “
Another morning passed, and back at Kurt's house, where Annika and Sophia were talking and catching up, Katie came to visit so early. She came across the two of them who were laughing and talking in the living room and exclaimed, "Hey! It's not fair that you're only having fun." Annika and Sophia averted their gaze and found Katie.“Katie! HI! It’s great to see you again. How are you?” Sophia said and hugged Katie. “I’m actually doing pretty good Sophia. I’m glad that you’re with us again. I think you looked even better.” Katie jokingly said to Sophia.Sophia laughed and sarcastically said, “Oh, no. Don’t tell me that being in prison was a good thing for me. If you really think that, then maybe once in your life, you should do bad things as well.” Annika and Katie also laughed and Katie said, &ld
“So what should we do for the party tomorrow? How about we go to the beach?” Katie enthusiastically said.Annika and Sophia agreed, then Annika said, “That sounds nice! When we were kids, we used to go there a lot with Sophia driving.”Sophia chuckled and then responded, “Well, you and dad liked to sleep a lot on the road while you’re drooling. How will we ever get there? By me pushing the car all the way to the beach?” Annika laughed a little because she was guilty.“Which beach should we go to? I want somewhere not too crowded.” Katie said while she thinks.Kurt then suddenly said, “If you want somewhere private, I know a place. It’s the Black Coral beach. That place is perfect for relaxing as well as fo
Clyde suddenly went to Kurt and jumped from happiness and said, “ “Kuuurtt!!! That’s totally the best news ever! I can’t believe that Ericka would do something like that!”Liam was absolutely thrilled as well. “Kurt! I’m glad that everything went well after all! That was something I wouldn’t have expected by myself.”Kurt concluded it wasn't a dream when his brother and a friend heard it as well, and he then added, “E-Ericka, I-I don’t know how can I express my gratitude for what you’ve done. I t-truly appreciate this and you as well. This means so much to me.”She smiled back and responded, “Don’t mention it. This was for all of us, Kurt, and I had a lot of fun portraying the bride. I can get to dress up and put on some make-u
Clyde and Annika went straight to the police and the chief instantly recognized Clyde. “Oh what a pleasant surprise there, Laddie! How have you been and your mother?” He cheerfully said and Annika got confused all of the sudden.“Good day Uncle Steve! My mom and I are doing great, thanks for asking.” Clyde said enthusiastically back at him. “Uncle Steve is one of my godparents. Him, my mom, and Aunt Catherine are acquaintances.” He whispered to Annika and she was kind of stunned but relieved at the same time.Then the chief noticed Annika and was curious. “Is the beautiful lass beside you your girlfriend lad?”Annika and Clyde were taken aback and both said, “No!”
Catherine laughed maliciously because her plan succeeded. She then glared at Annika with her arms crossed and intimidatingly said, “I don’t remember sending you an invitation woman! What the hell are you even doing here!? The show’s over and Kurt is finally married to a more worthy woman for him. You now don’t have a place anywhere in his life anymore!”Annika ignored everything Catherine said and just stared at Kurt, who had turned his back on her. “Kurt! What were you thinking when you did this? I just couldn't figure out what was going on in your head! I thought you weren't going to hurt me anymore!? You... you promised! " Annika was then brought to her knees and sobbed uncontrollably.Kurt wanted to explain to Annika everything but he just couldn’t face her. He wanted to hug her and kiss her to let her know and feel
“You don’t have to worry about everything, Kurt. I’ve already initiated and planned your wedding for tomorrow. Everything is in place. All you have to do is to show up. Of course, Liam also has the role of being your best man. He is your brother after all.” Catherine said as she slowly grinned while looking at Kurt’s absolutely gutted expression.She then sat down and turned her eyes to the current documents that were on her desk and said, “Now I’ll let you two be off, you should rest for your big day tomorrow. I, on the other hand, still have lots of things to do.” Their mother said like all of what happened was nothing to her at all. She returned to her normal and working state.Kurt went to the bar with Liam to have a drink in the middle of the day after Catherine told him that. His heart has never been this he
“Liam… was the true culprit in the car accident…” Kurt weakly said to Annika.Annika was dumbstruck and froze instantly, then she asked Kurt, “W-What? What are you even saying? Liam couldn’t be–”“Our mother just told me everything! He should be the one who should have been put to jail and not Sophia. It’s my brother’s fault that you’ve been through so much… I’m sorry! I know that you hate him now and me as well…” Kurt said as he felt guilty even though he was not the culprit.“Stop it… I’m so confused as of now and you’ve even told me a more confusing story! We’ve seen everything from your mother’s office. Liam is not the culprit, Kurt! Why are you doing this to your own brother!?
Kurt noticed Annika’s face the moment he had put down his phone. “Annika, are you okay? ” He asked calmly and concernedly. Annika immediately responded, “Y-yeah. Don’t worry. Good luck later on…” She gave him a weak smile and then turned her gaze to Liam."Liam, we should get ready now, too," Annika said to Liam to divert her attention away from him.“Yes. After mom would get out of the company building, we were to quickly go into her office. We will still take our entrance at the underground parking lot up to her office.” Liam explained his instructions more, then looked at Kurt."Kurt, please notify us as soon as you are with Mom and Ericka. By the way, does Ericka know about your later appointment with her and mom? "Liam asked his brother.
“Angel, I deeply apologize, that is merely a conjecture of me that you have seen. Ericka already told you that we are just acting. That is really the truth, I couldn’t possibly do that to you…” Kurt said while looking at Annika sincerely.Annika tried to fight the feeling she has for Kurt and said, “No! Stop it, Kurt! It’s clear to me that you love that woman!” Annika tried to let loose with Kurt’s grip on her hands.“Do you know what I’ve been through!? You don’t—” Kurt then silenced her with his lips! Annika was completely stupefied by Kurt's actions! She tried to struggle, but Kurt was too strong and would not let her. Annika tried to fight his kiss, but he exploited one of Annika's flaws, knowing how to control her body, and kissed her more passionately. His hands knew exactly wh
“What… Marriage!?” Annika was shocked as tears fell on her face. “Well.. yeah. It’s because—“ Ericka’s line was interrupted when someone called her name. “Ericka! What are you doing there? We should go to the restaurant now. We still have a lot to talk about for your wedding with Kurt.” Annika and Ericka turned their gaze and looked at who spoke. It was Ericka’s father and he strictly ordered that Ericka would get back now.Annika’s doubts greatly increased because Ericka’s parents showed up and Kurt didn’t even stop her. She didn’t even need another word from any one of them because she was slapped with the reality that Kurt was going to marry another woman. Annika stormed out at the scene and did not look back. Kurt hated himself because he can’t do anything in his current situation, even though the woman he
“If we have discovered something new, then I have to inform Katie as well.” Annika said while she grinned a little and was putting out her phone to call Katie. Clyde was confused and asked her, “Huh? You look rather happy about this Annika.”Annika then looked at Clyde and responded, “Oh. Y-yeah. Because I know that Katie might sulk and get mad at me because she is missing in action right now. Did you know that she was the one who suggested that we use Sophia’s apartment as a secret hideout or something? Seriously, she is like a kid sometimes, who loves to play detective.” Then she chuckled and called Katie.Clyde laughed back silently and said, “I agree, that Ellis is practically a child.”Liam looked at Clyde and called his name. “What is it, Liam?”