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41~ Creating and losing bonds
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A Little Like Fate 42~ Kiss me, Delia
LEVI "So, what are you and Delia now?" I asked the inattentive Javan. We were standing outside the hotel, just right beside my car. He was busy texting whatsoever on his phone and from a little peep, I saw it was Delia. We had arrived in Miami for our appointment a day back and today was the scheduled day for the long-awaited meeting. We were invited to a dinner party to discuss our idea pitch and Delia was still inside the hotel, getting ready. "Are you now deaf or she's now taking over your senses?" I asked, fuming with annoyance. The fact that he no longer paid much attention to his boss somehow hurt me. He was channeling all his attention to a woman, my assistant, and my future wife. I had thought about telling him of our arranged marriage but I didn't know how he'd take the news. He was probably in love with her and that would shatter his heart. He was my best employee and I didn't want to lose him because of a short commitment issue. "Me and Delia?" He asked, eyes still lock
A Little Like Fate 43~ Surprise visit
DELIA I gulped down nothing as I stared at her sparkling eyes. This lady still has a thing for me and the more I think about it, the creepier it becomes. How does she expect me to kiss my fellow gender? Did I ever mention to her that I wasn't straight? Still standing stunned, Laurah walked slowly to me and before I could say Jack, she had planted her lips on mine. I was horrified but I couldn't do anything. My body was glued to the spot, no part of my body was moving. My eyes dilated at the thought of her kissing me like that fateful day in high school. The only difference was that we were alone. As soon as I got back to my senses, I clenched my fist and moved away from her. I cleaned my mouth in disgust as I stared daggers at her. "What gives you the right to do this? Shouldn't this be consensual?" I yelled. "What? Not like you didn't enjoy it. Come on, babe, I've missed you so much. Why are you acting like a kid?" She tried to touch me but I pushed her hand away. She gasped an
A Little Like Fate 44~ Exposing Shirin
DELIA It was Saturday evening and I was getting prepared to go out with Devin and his fiancee. Before leaving the previous day after our little slumber party, he promised to introduce me to his fiancee which he never mentioned her name. According to him, her name should be as mysterious as her appearance. I didn't bother arguing about that. All I knew was that he wanted to surprise me. I hadn't seen Javan nor sir Levi since we got back from that party. Only God knows what those two were up to. Even my neighbor, Shawn, mysterious disappeared. I wondered what was going on with everybody. It was as though I was forgotten. I wonder what I would have done if not for Devin always checking up on me. I smiled at my reflection in the mirror before picking up my clutch and walking out of my room. I locked the door, boarded my ride, and exited the estate. I already told him my destination when I was booking and he drove there without any questions. "Have a splendid evening, ma'am." He said h
A Little Like Fate 45~ Sick
DELIA That week at work was normal, as usual. I had short talks with secretary Ellie and I hardly saw Javan and Levi. None of them even texted me even after I dropped countless messages for Javan. Seriously, what were those men up to? I couldn't deny the fact that I was worried. I even had to ask Ellie about their movement but all she could was, "Don't worry, wherever they are or whatever they're doing, I'm pretty sure they're okay. They might be up to a little mischief and probably don't want any disturbance." Though I didn't understand what she meant by mischief, I just had to take her advice. During the lunch break, I had my lunch and spoke to a few people before going back up to my office. I was tired because nothing interesting was happening. Just me replying to necessary emails, signing shipment papers, and going through shady-looking contract terms. I decided to get off work quickly. I wasn't feeling too well either. I gave Ellie my reason for leaving early but she explained
A Little Like Fate 46~ The dating game
DELIA Lying down on my back for the past week was hell. I did nothing but sleep, take injections, and sleep. Levi didn't allow me near my phone that frequently. Speaking of Levi, he and Javan had been a really great help to me. Javan kept me company most of the time when he wasn't at work and Levi came every evening, spend some hours just to make sure I don't get up, and then he leaves. His actions were sweet but they were also frustrating. I could use some exercises but he warned me not to move about whenever he was around. Who was I to oppose? It was Saturday evening and I was lying down on the couch, my entire body covered. I sneezed frequently and it made my nose red and itchy. "The doctor will be coming over soon, he's delaying because of traffic," Levi announced and I nodded. I felt a light pain after that. Even my head was against me. "Do you want something hot? You seem to be freezing under those sheets." "Maybe a gigantic hot cup of tea would do. Yeah, I should make th
A Little Like Fate 47~ Down with who?
DELIA My fever had reduced a bit and I was ready to resume work during the middle of the week. I had supposedly fixed dates with the three men and I waited for the worst. I wonder what Levi was thinking when he said that. I had already carried my bag and had gone outside when I saw Javan driving in. "About time." I placed my hands on my waist as I waited for him to approach me, just the scenario of a wife waiting for her cheating husband. The only difference was that I didn't have any weapons with me. "Where were you?" I asked, frowning the whole time. "Chill, I was in isolation." He said wearily. "I wanna go inside and yeah, the boss said you should stay home and not bother about work. At least, not after your big dates." He walked past me into the house. "In isolation? What's that about? Are you sick or did you catch some kind of deadly disease? And what's all this about me not working? I am perfectly fine, thank you." I ranted as I followed behind him. He plonked on the couch
A Little Like Fate 48~ Bruce
LEVI "Are you sure about your decision?" I asked Delia strictly. She seemed firm on whatever she had decided and that was why I still find her dumb. She lacked the knowledge to make the right decisions and that was why she will continue getting hurt. "Yes, sir. Bruce is the one I choose. We started something and we will end it, no matter what. He feels the same way too." She explained. "Alright. Whatever you feel is right for you but whatever you do, let him know of what we have discussed. Three years maximum." I smiled and dismissed her. I couldn't wait for her to see who Bruce truly is. I picked up my phone and dialed Javan's number. He picked up on the second trial. "Hello, boss." His voice came up from the other end. "Anything yet? I'm getting impatient." "He's refusing to speak, boss. He's not one to expose his employer that easily." I felt my mouth twitch as those words came out. "Cut his fingers and force them to eat it if possible." I half yelled and cut the call befo
A Little Like Fate 49~ Discarded
LEVI I arrived at my grandfather's manor quite late in the afternoon. He said he wanted to speak to me when he called last night. He mentioned me going over in the morning but I didn't have enough time on my hands so I arrived late instead. Better late than never. I met him in his lounge, sipping some wine and nodding his head slowly to the beat of the jamming country music. I met my brother seated there with a boring look. "You can go back, the time has elapsed." He said on noticing my presence. Grandpa could be a very hard man sometimes but he should also be able to understand that I was busy with my already fixed schedule. There was no way Ellie nor Delia could cancel. "Good evening, grandpa." I sat opposite him, my eyes never leaving his face. He didn't seem annoyed or anything. He just had an indifferent look on his face. "I'm sorry, meetings were already piling up for me and I couldn't cancel them on time. Please, pardon me." I begged, hoping he'd change his mind. He only
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