All Chapters of How Our Paths Crossed : Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Dai's POVMy partner at the company sent me a surprise message early this morning to inform me of his return back to work. The old man can't take a vacation seriously and I'm surprised he even agreed to go on that vacation.Looking at how unhappy he became after the passing of his beloved wife really shattered me, I didn't see the man who was always happy and cheerful anymore. It's like that part of him died along with his wife. Aunt Talia was a very lovely woman who always spread joy where ever she goes.It's a pity she died from cancer regardless of her husband's efforts to save her with the best treatments and specialist here in Japan and Korea. The company's COO (Chief Operating Officer) Mr. Shelman who is also my partner's closest friend looked very pleased when I told my partner to take a short vacation from work.The man doesn't seem honest to me but my partner trust him alot cause he followed him from America to start a fresh. He wasn't even present during the startup of our co

Dahlia's POVThe week seems to go so slow with Dai and I working side by side, I also got word from Susan that Dai's partner had returned from his trip and will be resuming work today. We'll have a meeting by 3pm to welcome him back and for the newly recruit(me) to meet him.It's only Tuesday but I feel like it's been 2months of sexual torture with Dai by my side. He isn't even making things easy for me. He tricked me yesterday into going to a date with him thinking we were attending a business dinner.My resistance is as thin as a thread and I'm afraid I could give into his temptations. Drowning myself in a project Dai and I are working on, I didn't realize when his secretary had walked into the office without knocking.The Lady is annoying my peace of mind with how she thinks she can waltz in here when ever Dai isn't around like she owns the building."I came to drop these files off for Mr. Japana and don't forget about today's meeting " she says and walks out.I check my phone and

Dahlia's POVDai hasn't been to work since our last encounter, he only works from home due to the flu he caught. I've been calling him since his secretary informed me of his flu but my calls keep going to voicemail. I think he's ignoring my calls cuz today is Friday and he didn't come to work and I overheard his secretary talking to him on the phone.He also instructed that I channel any information regarding the projects we were working on through his secretary. Yes, I feel something strong towards Mr. Japana but, I can't give in to his demands cuz there's a lot on the line like my Job and my reputation.My girls have been supportive over my feelings for my Boss and Sara advises that I follow my heart which confuses me more. I won't deny that I've had my moments of weakness urging me to accept Dai's proposal to court me but I stand by my principles.Mr. Trump called yesterday to know how I was holding up with working at the company and to know if the work load is easy to handle with

Dai's POVPretending to be all professional with Lia is taking up a lot of my energy, She looks so beautiful and she seems surprised with everything. I noticed how she stares at the plane's interior and how stiff she was through the entire flight.She slept off without even knowing and she looks so cute when she's sleeping. I had my laptop open reviewing the contract for the client to sign after we present all the drafts for the website and mobile application. I really hope he doesn't make things difficult for us so this trip could end sooner.I had anticipated this trip to be for a week when I didn't know I was going to be traveling with Lia, but all my plans to avoid her went down the drain because of Mr. Trump. Staying in Paris for a week with Lia will do more damage to my heart because of my feelings for her knowing she doesn't want what I want.We'll be meeting the client at the headquarters of his stores so we can learn about the layout, products and the services they offer befo

Dai's POVThe contract signing isn't my main problem with this Business trip but the fact that the woman who drives me crazy is being so sweet and cozy with another man. Mr. Laurel seems to be a ladies man and he's got a gift of complimenting women excellently plus being a very sweet talker.Mr. Trump didn't tell me he was a young man in his mid thirties and a Ladies man at that, Lia seemed so comfortable with him all day, they kept chatting at the factory like long lost lovers and worst he wants to take her to see the Eiffel tower. It was the last thread holding my anger, I couldn't believe Lia had gotten so close to the client and decided to accept his invitation to go out. I feel a little guilty for all the things I told Lia yesterday, I admit part of my anger was steamed by the alcohol I drank. I feel like cancelling the contract but this won't be good for our company's image and my partner will be disappointed.As I take a bath my mind drifts off to the incident between Lia and I