Chapter Twelve.Andrew's POV."What do you think you are doing? Are you sure that out plan is to to work at the end? I am scared that it might not get to happen." Betty was there as she doubted our plan.I also laughed after what she said. I looked at the rainy street as I was staying at the balcony of my house. "We have come this far, you don't expect us to give up, do you? Do you actually know how hard it to to come this far?" I queried her, while I gulped down the whole content that was in the glass cup."I am just scared. We are close to the end of our plan. We have been planning this for the past few years, and it is coming to pass already. We should be done in the next few months." I assured her.I would make sure to take all what's mine, Charles. "Are you also getting closer to him?" I questioned her, while she let out a huge sigh."How do you want me to get closer to him when she keeps coming to my way. Anytime I am interested in doing something, she would always be the one t
Chapter Thirteen.Erika's POV."So you still want to go? Or do I go and meet Betty?" He questioned me while I looked around and took a huge sigh. "I will go." I told him, and I could see how he was happy right on his face. We then walked out of the company together. I could see a lot of people who were talking right behind us. I bet that they must be thinking that we were dating or somethingI knew that gossip like this was going to be common, but there was no reason for me to be bothered since it was not real. We got to where his car was, and he told his driver that he was going to drive. I have Ben expecting him to bring up the matter that happened last night, but since he didn't want to bring it up, I guess I would have to do it myself.He started driving to the location, and then we almost got there. I gave him the courage and decided to ask him."So, in short. You are trying to tell me that you didn't remember what happened between us last night?" I brought it up, and I could fe
Chapter Fourteen.Erika's POV.I was surprised to see Andrew, who was right in my front, with his car. "You look like you want to cry; you can actually do it right in my car." He told me, and then he opened the door. To be very honest, I was still wondering why he was here. Did he see me together with Charles? Why did it have to be here of all times? "You should come in. There are a lot of cars that would be lined up at my back." He urged me. I entered his car after hesitating for a while. "I came here to get something, so I was shocked to see your here. You can have this." He gave me the handkerchiefs that was right in his hand. "You can let out your tears. Your eyes looked swollen with tears." I collected the handkerchief that was in his hand and then bent my head while I wept right into my laps.I remembered how much he would gift me back then, and I would do the same. Furthermore, I wanted him to stop those acts at the same time, and at the same time, I didn't want him to stop
Chapter FifteenErika's POVIt has been five minutes, and I have been staring at the beauties in front of me. The clothes were so beautiful, and I loved every bit of it. I looked at the jewelry he bought for me, and I loved every bit of it as well.I placed them back appropriately in the box and went to sleep after that. Furthermore, I walked back into the room, and then I slept off after that.*THE NEXT DAY*I was in the office while I worked as usual, but not until I got a nail from the company's website. "Good day, ma'am. As a worker in our company who was employed their year, there would be a business vacation that would happen right before the company's anniversary. More details would be passed afterward." That was what the mail said, while I sighed deeply.I've actually heard about something like this before. It was like a welcome company for those who were employed within 12 months of joining the company. My case was something else; I became a partner, like I was employed.But
Chapter Sixteen*The Company's Vacation Day.Erika's POV.The bus came in no time. After we have waited for a few minutes with all our luggage outside the company in our hands. They helped us to place our luggage into the huge coastal bus. I s really going to miss my daughter.It was just for three days, and I should be able to do it. She was going to be with Raven, and she said that she was going to make sure to take good care of her also."Let me help you with yours." I heard Andrew's voice right behind my back as he helped me with the luggage into the bus, and then he led his hand to help me into the bus, and I grabbed it.He sat right beside Betty. It had been a long time since I had seen her. She smiled immediately when we both saw each other. "Why is the bus not moving?" A lot of people kept asking questions. What was happening?"We are not complete. We are still waiting for one person." One person announced, while I took in a deep sigh. Who could it be? I then saw. Vat parked r
Chapter Seventeen.Charles's POV.I was expecting her to say who she wanted her date partner to be. To be very honest, I wanted to be her date partner, but I don't know if she would want to be mine.That was what I was scared of. It would be better to be alone than to embarrass myself. We were on the plane, but she refused to talk and wore the headphones.It was going smoothly, but not until there was turbulence. I looked at her and then remembered that her parents once experienced a place crash, so she must be so scared right now. I held her hand as a form of reassurance that I was still with her, and there was no reason why she needed to be scared.She looked at me immediately when my hand touched hers. "There is no reason for you to be scared. I am there with you." I assured her. A lot of the people on the plane were panicking; some were even screaming. The turbulence became worse, and she held onto my arm tightly. It was so tight that I could feel a little pain. That alone showed
Seven Eighteen.Erika's POV.I walked out of the room after all of us were called for dinner. I opened the door, and it happened Charles was coming out from his room also. He stared at me for a while before he walked out of me completely without any remorse in his eyes.What was wrong with him? Why was he acting that way? I thought girls were supposed to have mood swings; what's up with his behavior? I walked at his back while he called Betty from afar, and she smiled at him and then walked to him.When did the two of them become closer? I was still shocked by what happened this afternoon! The fact that Andrew came to ask me out to be his date. I was happy that I got interrupted by Raven's call, since she asks me sometimes.So I told him that I was going to think about it. I was waiting for Charles to ask me first so I can know what my decision would be. If Charles didn't ask him, I guess I would have to accept that of Andrew."Why are you staying here, and watching here? Do you like
Chapter Nineteen.Erika's POV.I wore my dress while I remembered what happened between Andrew, and I last night. I agreed with what he said, and that was the way that I could see if Charles was really serious with me.I really loved his idea, and it was cool that was the reason why he was getting closer to me. We were told that we would be going to a place today whereby they have something in surprise for us.I was still wondering what they had in store for us. It looked like it was going to be fun. After I was done dressing. I entered the bus that was there waiting for us right at the field.Some were in the bus already, while some were still yet to enter the bus. We were still good at to wait for them regardless.I saw Charles, and Betty entering the bus at the same times and they happened to sit right beside each other. Andrew walked into the bus after a while, and he sat right beside me also.After we were all complete, the bus took off. It was a 10 Minutes journey, and we got to
Chapter 50Erika's POV."Mom! Dad! Were you really murdered? Were you murdered or it was something else? I need an answer from you two." I was currently at my parent's grave with the tears flowing down my eyes."You have been here for the past two hours. It will soon rain." I heard David voice that was right behind me."You can go. We would get to talk later." I informed him, and he rubbed his head with his hand in frustration. "You know there was no way I would allow you to stay here alone." He answered me, while he sat right beside me."I feel like you should meet with him, and ask him for the truth. That way you would be able to know the real truth about everything." He added, and I slowly looked at him."Are you sure he wouldn't do something like that? I bet that was the reason why he had been avoiding me for the past few years. That was the reason why he couldn't beat to marry me." I tried to hold back my tears, but they disappointed me again.He moved close to me, and made me c
Chapter 49Andrew's POV.This was the right time for me to take what I have always wanted for the past few years. It had been a very hard thing for me, but I didn't expect that we would get it as easy this way.I have a lot of shares on my hand right now, and I happened to let all the shareholders to be on my side. I happened to buy some shares from the shareholders doubling the amount they used to buy it.I was prepared for this day. An urgent shareholders meeting was held, and I heard he wasn't there yet. This would be a very good opportunity for me, and I shouldn't lose it that way.My driver drove into the company, while I came down from the car elegantly. A lot of people were surprised to see right at the company. I bet they were surprised to see coming down from the car that I ha brought.It was one of the latest car, and I just decided to bring it here also. O was led to the place where the meeting would be taking place. I sat among the shareholders.Most of them were not surpr
Chapter 48Charles's POV.I watched as she she came down from the stage looking so elegant, just like thew way she would.I love everything about her. If I didn't make a mistake few years back, I bet the both of us would have been together now. I watched as a lot of men admired her. That was the disadvantage that came together with dating a girl who was very beautiful.It was then I could hear a lot of people murmuring afterwards, while I wondered what they were talking about. It looked so serious, and then I looked at the projector since that was where their gaze were directed to.I squinted my eyes while I tried to understand what was happening. No way! How did that get into that place? My heart started beating so fast, knowing that this matter wouldn't be taken lightly.It was a picture of me discussing with Erika's parents, on the day they were travelling. It also showed a picture of me discussing with the pilot, and then another picture of the jet I had told them to take crashed.
Chapter 47.Erika's POV.The day really went bad for me after listening to that news. I didn't even know where to start talking. How would I get to see him frequently?There was no way that I would watch him from afar. I want to be close with him without putting more effort. I wanted it to happen secretly."When did you fall so hard for him like this again? I thought you didn't like him anymore." My subconscious questioned me. How did I really get to fall so hard for him?I wasn't supposed to fall this hard again, it seemed like the both of us were not meant to be with each other. If we were meant to be with each other, I wouldn't be getting news like this.If we were meant to be with each other, things are supposed to be coming our way, not the opposite.*****Three Days After.I looked at the dress he bought for me the other day was that placed right on my bed. There was no way I was going to leave the dress right at his house since I love it so much.I admired the dress while I slo
Chapter 46.Erika's POV.My heart was really beating fast hoping that she doesn't get to one the open the closet. I was so SCARED at this moment, and I kept on praying."Who is in there?" I could hear her footsteps moving closer to the closet. "There is no one there. I think you are just over reacting." He said to her.She didn't listen while her footsteps walked into the closet, and opened it. It happened that she got to open another one. It wasn't long before I heard Charles groaning. It was really a loud one."Are you okay?" I heard her footsteps fading away while h wondered what was wrong with him."Let's go to the hospital." I heard her saying. I opened the closet to take a look at what was wrong with him, but it looked so serious. He touched his chest in pain while he wouldn't stop groaning."No! Get me my medicine!" He instructed her while she ran out of the room in order to get his medicine. I wished I could be of help, but there was nothing that I could get to do that instan
Chapter 45Erika's POV.*Continuation of The Last Chapter*"Do you really love me? Or you decided to fake it again?" I got the chance to ask him the question that I've been meaning to ask him."You should be more careful next time. You shouldn't walk at night alone, and you should wait for the cab to pick you up instead of you walking alone at night." He came down from the bed also, wanting to walk away from the room.He was changing the topic again. "Why did you come back yesterday? How did you get to know that I was in trouble? Why are you avoiding my question also?" I stopped him from going out of the rooms with the questions I had for him."You called me, and didn't say anything afterward. I tried calling you again, but you were not picking, so I felt that you might be in danger." He answered my question, refusing to answer my remaining questions."Are you a coward? Are you naturally this way? You always avoid questions that you are supposed to answer. Huh?" I walked up to him, w
Chapter 44Erika's POVAre the two trying to make me feel bad or what? Why do they have to act that way anytime that I could enter? It happened on the day she came to his house also, and this morning. The was they were really acting was really breaking my heart.The fact that he even had to act like he was worried about me when he was acting that way towards her was really annoying. I was the main topic of what was happening at the company right now, all because of them.Does he not have any sympathy for me at all?The only person who cared about me was Andrew. He was the one who told me earlier not to let their words bother me. I was so shocked when I saw him at the elevator earlier, since I didn't see him at first when I entered. I must have been blinded by my thoughts. A lot of people were talking right behind me, and in my face. It was really depressing. I just have a few more weeks, and I should be able to manage staying here till then. I gulped down the whole coffee I made imme
Chapter 43.Betty's POV.Yes! I never imagined I was going to kiss Charles in my life. I was o happy that I happened to come across the evidence that he had. It was a picture that showed him changing the pilot that was going to take Erika's parents out of the country that night, after he had delayed a because if his personal issues.He also choose the private jet they were going to take then. I didn't know if he was guilty of the crime or not, but I knew he has been keeping it as a secret from Erika.I felt that was going to help me a lot. I would get closer to him, and then. Use that opportunity to destroy him. I didn't give a fuck about him, all what I cared about at this line was the money, and Andrew.Andrew helped me a lot, and this was the way that I could get tor repay him. He was in support of my plan, and that was a great opportunity for him to snatch Erika from him.I didn't know the beef that was between him, and Charles. Apart from the fact that he wanted to take the compa
Chapter 42.Erika's POV.I was with Andrew while I took a sip of the drink that was right on the table. It was so awkward between us; maybe I shouldn't have requested that stupid idea from him."You want me to date you so that he will feel jealous?" He repeated what I had said. I didn't know if it was too extreme. Why should I even go through the stress of making me jealous when he claimed he didn't love me? I was regretting it badly now.I took in a huge sigh after realizing that I might have asked for too much."What you said was really heartbreaking." He told me, while I blinked my eyes several times trying to understand what he was trying to say.I thought it was going to make him mad or something! It was heartbreaking instead?"What do you mean by that?" I was really confused. How did I get to break his heart? I sucked on my lips while he wouldn't stop staring at me. I took the drink that was on the table and then kept on drinking from it while I waited for an answer from him."I