All Chapters of The Billionaire's Accidental Bride : Chapter 81 - Chapter 90

At work today, Aria got notified about a meeting at the conference room. They had already had a full house meeting a few times since she resumed work at RL enterprises. What they mostly did was get divided into section and then they get a word from the boss - Robert.She palpitated at the thought that she was going to see all the workers present. Which means the place was going to be full and she didn't like that. She wishes they could just do it the former but since Robert had insisted on this she could tell that it was necessary.2pm sharp, that was the stipulated time of the meeting. It was necessary that she had to be there because she was the secretary and she'd have to take minutes. Arghh, she complained softly, trying to not alert any attention and then it dawned on her. It she was going to be taking minutes while the meeting was going on, she could use that to distract herself and not have to contribute or talk or stare into the eyes of anyone. Yes, that was a great idea. She

"But sir," it was Elanne speaking and Aria's ears stood, geniuely interested what she was about to say. "I don't think I'm a good fit for this role. Queensley here has offered, it won't be bad for you to consider her.""Yeah I know but I chose you which isn't bad as well or isn't it?""No," every other person except Robert, Aria and Elanne chorused. Aria's eyes darted towards Queensley. She had that bright smile on her face as she urged Elanne to take the role. Still standing, she shook her head, dissatisfied. Knowing Elanne, Aria knew she wasn't going to give up just yet."But wouldn't it be nice to work with your friend? It's what most people wish for in situations like this." Peter, the head of the tech department shrugged. Aria wondered it wasn't noticeable that they weren't close friends anymore."Exactly, it's actually not a bad idea." Queensley interjected and Elanne rolled her eyes."Sir I don't think I'm the perfect fit to plan and organise an event like this, I wouldn't want

Aria slowly walked out of the bathroom, her legs weakened at the realization she had just come up with it. Pain slashed through her as she made her way back to the staff quarters. Aria glanced at her wristwatch, it was just few minutes before 4pm when she and Elanne were supposed to plan for the open day. Her stomach twisted at the thought that Queensley might be there. She didn't even know how she felt about Queensley, she knew that she didn't hate her but she just didn't like how she had taken space in Elanne's life. She could chalk up her slight discomfort in her presence to that and Anna had encouraged her that she wasn't a bad person for feeling like that. Any other person would have the same reaction towards Queensley because of the circumstances surrounding everything.Aria tried her best to draw her mind towards the task at hand, editing the final report and sending it back to Robert. The words on her screen scattered in front of her as she tried to mentally place them by the s

Aria made her way into the kitchen, preparing pasta, steak and lobster. It was her favourite and Robert loved it as well. In her books, Pasta was one of the best dish and it's such a delight to prepare and feed it to anyone. When she was done, she placed her hands on her hips, thinking about what other desert she could prepare to top it up. And finally she settled for cake. Aria still had some of the ingredients, little of them from the last one Anna bought. Anna loved baking, they had both learnt it from their mother. She loved baking and each time she did, the would hang out, teasing her and picking up her strategies. So when she became bedridden, sometimes Aria and Anna would bake, because it reminded them of their mother and her warmth and everything she was and was not. Aria thought about telling Anna what she up to and she placed a call to her. Anna picked up at the second ring."Hey ma'am," Anna said into the phone, "How are you doing?""Fine," Aria slurred, balancing the phone

"Easy," Robert said and pouring contents of the juice into her glass and giving it to her.She drank from it. "I'm okay now."Robert observed her for while before he spoke. "So I asked when you were moving over to my house since Anna isn't around.""I don't know yet but I will." Aria replied.Robert's eyes lit with excitement. "Tell me when you're ready.""But do I have-" Aria started but smiled—"Nothing.""What do you mean nothing? Go on with what you were about to say, will you?""Nothing it's really fine." She waved a dissimive flick of her wrist with a praticed smile on her face."You were asking if you have to, isn't it?" Robert asked, reaching out for her palm and squeezing it. "Look Aria you don't have to if you're super uncomfortable with the idea. Even though I'd want you to be closer to me but what you want really matter and I wouldn't want to force you into doing anything you're not happy with."Robert's calm words felt reassuring. There were no hint of pressure, just all-r