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After Arabella had successfully confirmed that the picture of the co-CEO she saw on the company website was that of Kieran she went to bed because the next day was going to be a long one for her. It was almost past midnight when Kieran walked in. He met his mother on the couch dozing off. "Why did you wait up for me?" Kieran asked. His voice was stern. He was worried about his mother's back. She has a bad back and had to go into surgery two times now for it. She should be sleeping after all the stress she put herself into to welcome the new girl. "Why did you leave us alone when you knew that we had a guest?" Everly asked ignoring his question. "You did not possibly need me there to keep her company did you?" Kieran asked back. He knew his mother could be extra many times but this time it was simply unacceptable. What was he to be saying to her? "What would we have discussed?" he asked. "She is coming to work in your company. You know that. You could have given her advice" Eve
A Step Closer to Love Unit XVII
Arabella stood at the gate of the mansion. She looked inside and thanked God that she was able to successfully avoid him. She knew she could not avoid him forever but she would continue to do so until she couldn't. She looked around her and realized that she could not recognize it anywhere. She was suddenly tempted to go back and ask for help but then Kieran might have come out for breakfast and her lie would be exposed. She pulled out her phone from her bag and checked the location of the company from her phone. It was a thirty minutes walk from her current location. She looked down at her shoes and laughed loud to herself. She only wore heels to impress the people at the company. She was not going to do it any longer. She has to get coffee first. She pulled up a search result on the coffee shops next to her. She found them within a few steps from her and decided to get a cold coffee drink from them. As opposed to Crescent Bay Japan at this time of the year was much cooler as the
A Step Closer to Love Unit XVIII
Kieran comes down for his breakfast. He meets his mom and dad at the table. They were arguing. Ever since Richard retired he had been having it on outs constantly with his wife. "And did you consult me before bringing the girl?" Richard asked. He had no problem with Arabella it was just that his wife did not consult him before inviting her over. He would have still supported but he felt insulted by his wife. "I never knew that I needed your promise to invite my best friend's daughter to my son's house," Everly said sitting beside him. She felt Richard kept hounding on unnecessary things that morning. "And do you both think this is a good time to be talking about this with our guest just above us," Kieran said sitting too. "Don't pay attention to your father. He just likes blowing things out of proportion" Everly said putting a piece of pancake on Kieran's plate. "Mom" Kieran cautioned. "I am sorry then," Everly said giving in. She had always felt cheated living with two men.
A Step Closer to Love Unit XIX
Arabella stared at him, this was the most he had said to her ever since she knew him even while he was a kid. "I mixed up the time" She opened her mouth and then said. "I would drive you to work from now on," he said. He was not waiting for her to give him a response because he turned on his feet. She wanted to stop him but was not sure how to address him. By his first name? By his last name? By adding Mr to his first or last name? She did not know the protocol of the office so she was going to tell him later that she can get to work by herself and that he doesn't need to worry. "What does he mean to drive you? How did you meet Kieran?" Aurora asked. "I have known Kieran since I was young and it was a surprise I got a job here," Arabella said skipping all the details. "But why is he saying house and why is he thinking of driving you?" Aurora asked. She might be nice and pretty but she did not like any girl that competed with her for Kieran's attention and affection. She had kn
A Step Closer to Love Unit XX
A little while later they were all seated in a small meeting room that can take at least twenty-five people at once. Ryder Hawthorne who was the CEO was seated by the head of the table, Aurora Quinn was by his right hand, and Kieran Sterling was by his left hand. Beside Kieran, there were four people three men and one woman. Noah, Henry, Aaron, and Mia. Beside Aurora were two women Olivia and Chole. Arabella was seated beside Chole. "There is nothing serious to talk about, all I want to say is that we should all welcome and treat the newbie well. She would be working under Aurora as an editor" Ryder said. "Should we go round the room introducing ourselves?" Ryder asked. Arabella tried to figure out what kind of man he was. His smile was huge and he looked around the same age as Kieran which automatically meant that Aurora was in their age group. Ryder had long red hair that was longer than what men in Crescent Bay usually had. He was dressed in a leather jacket which she though
A Step Closer to Love Unit XXI
"You did not tell me that the girl we hired was somehow related to you," Aurora said sad standing and going over to his side of the table. "I did not deem it fit as information I needed to tell you" Kieran answered standing up. "We are going to live happily ever after. I'm sure of it" Aurora said drawing closer to him and winking. Kieran knew that Aurora had a thing for him but he always thought it was a crush that would fade away over time. He ever expected that thirteen years later she was still asking him out from day one. "Never" Kieran replied picking his book and ready to go out. "Kieran" She called after him. He stopped and turned back to her. She made a heart shape with her hands and blew a kiss at him. "If we are leaders here we should show our loyalty to the company and also lead by example by not wasting our time on frivolity and foolishness but instead we should devote ourselves to our work so we can get maximum results," Kieran said. "You just need to open up that
A Step Closer to Love Unit XXII
"Did you offend Aurora?" Chole said as soon as they were out of the room. She reached in her pocket and pulled out a gum packet, she extended her hand to Arabella to pick. Arabella went in and gladly picked one. She has been given a hard assignment on her first day here. She had so many doubts about coming here and this woman was adding to it. "No, I have not" Arabella replied before popping the gum in her mouth. "I guess she does not like you but she usually likes everyone. Normally she would have reviewed it alongside you but seeing that she did not then something must be wrong" Chole said again. Arabella felt it was because she knew Kieran. Yes, these were the things she tried to avoid and she was going to explain in plain terms to him. They even barely spoke to each other it would be unfair of him to make her work life hard. She had regrets but she did not want to run away from it. She would then seem foolish and that she should have listened to her family at first instead of
A Step Closer to Love Unit XXIII
"I did not know you all were coming here for lunch we could have tagged along," Ryder said standing in front of them. They had entered a Chinese restaurant and Arabella was glad because it was something she was at least familiar with. "You can just pick up the bill," Noah said taking a sip of his water. "We are having dinner tonight and I already know I'm picking up the bill so everyone pays okay?" Ryder said tapping the table twice. "Boo you old man" the whole group except Arabella shouted at him. Arabella did not know if it was okay to feel so comfortable with the CEO. Was it because it was a small company? "Relax," Ryder said his hand going to her shoulder when he saw the tense expression on her face. "I'm relaxed," Arabella said jerking at his touch. "Have fun, we would be over there" Ryder said pointing to his table. Aurora and Kieran were standing behind Ryder. Kieran was engrossed with his phone while Aurora had her hand linked to his. As they walked by to follow Ryder,
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