The bright morning was shining into the expensive french styled living room, it was already nine in the morning but there was still no sign of Adaline yet. Since she left for the lunch date she hadn't returned nor called them on the phone and Adele was getting especially anxious, she could not help but wonder what Adaline was still doing that she slept out throughout the night and hasn't returned yet.Adele sat on the cream couch as she waited for Adaline to return already, she had sat almost for an hour or so but still no Adaline around. Adele has also waited last night for Adaline thinking that Adaline would return last night but when she saw that Adaline hadn't returned she began to feel very anxious and uncomfortable and she didn't know why."Mom, there's still no sign of Adaline, why haven't she returned home yet? Wasn't it just a lunch date? How come she slept overnight?"Adele bombered her mother with questions immediately she saw her entering the living room. Mrs Freda sat on
Inside the elegant and classic looking bedroom that oozed of a male vibe, the bright morning sun rays illuminated the room, giving it a warm and cozy outlook and the small petite figure on the king sized bed gave the room a wonderful appearance.The once dull and empty room was now warm and whole with the presence of someone lying peacefully on the bed as the sun lights rested on her petite figure. Her fair and delicate skin glistened under the rays of the morning sunlight. Minutes passed by before she finally stirred on the bed. She rolled her body from one side to the other, enjoying the warm and softness of the bed. She honestly didn't feel like rising up at all, she just wanted to lay there and enjoy the comfy of the bed.But her wish was short lived because a sudden knock on the door disrupted her plans, the knock sounded twice in a low and respectful manner, Adaline wanted to so much ignore the knock but she couldn't because she already knew it would be useless, if she didn't an
Drew eyed the grinning Justin and looked away. He could already tell Justin was being mischievous. But then, as much as it sounded mischievous, it still looked like a good idea and it was tempting. However, nothing good ever came out of Justin if it wasn't about business, especially now that he had that stupid grin on his face.Justin's smile fell when he noticed the skeptical glance Drew threw at him, but he wouldn't give up just yet. He sighed with his hands akimbo, he looked nothing less than a father who was trying to convince his naive yet doubtful son about what choice of dessert to take. Justin took one step forward and said."If you keep being slow, I'll just have to do it for you. And who knows, with my blinding charms, she might fall for me. We wouldn't want that, would we? Am quite confidence with my looks you know, it has gotten me this far."Justin self-praised as he gestured at himself with a teasing but proud smile. When he finally saw Drew rise from his seat, Justin's
"Excuse me sir, but there's a lady outside, she's waiting for you." Drew removed his hands from the doorknob and turned to Justin whose eyes met his as the same question flashed across each other's eyes. Drew tore his gaze from Justin when he saw Justin was just as clueless as he was. Drew looked at the secretary and asked. "I don't remember having an appointment with a lady. Who's she?" His deep voice resounded calmly in the office and reached the secretary who still had her head bowed a little low in respect. "Actually, Mr Chairman was the one who approved of her meeting you. He said you should already know." The secretary said in a voice that wasn't low and wasn't loud either. She was inwardly shaking. She knew the bad relationship between the Chairman and the CEO and she could already tell that the CEO would decline and would not want to meet the lady which she couldn't allow. She could still recall the threatening words the Chairman said to her if she allowed the CEO turn dow
With an air of charisma. Drew walked out of the office and to his secretary's table were the lady was said to await him. He honestly wasn't surprised. Seeing his father's surprised visit today, Drew already got an inkling that his father would pull some strings. Everything that concerns Drew Euston was purely business, even if it was simply a lunch date or tea party, it was always business and the same could be told about the person who was waiting for him. If he rejected meeting with the woman, his father would conclude he was incompetent and would rub it on his face even though it was simply something so minor. He didn't want to give his father any reason to do such.Drew arrived at his secretary's desk and from where he stood, he could already see the lady sitting while waiting for him. At first glance, he recognized the lady. She was one of his international business partners, a strong and important one at that. From what he knew, she was supposed to be in Japan at the moment, did
"Howdy Ms Natalie."Justin broke the silence by greeting Natalie who still had her eyes glued on Adaline. She smiled at Justin and waved at him. Drew who had been glaring at Justin that if his eyes were to be a gun, Justin would have received series of shots finally spoke up."Justin? What are you doing? Ms Adaline was supposed to wait for me."There was heavy load of irritation very evident in Drew's voice. But Justin wasn't bothered at all, instead he said."I found it heartless to leave the pretty lady all by herself. She has been waiting for you since yesterday, don't you think it's unfair to have her wait again?"Justin was obviously poking at Drew as usual and he enjoyed seeing the heavy irritation in Drew. Actually, Justin had arrived here since long ago. He over heard half of Drew's conversation with Natalie and he quickly rushed back to get Adaline. Though he found Adaline's dressing amusing, he was satisfied with it. And the moment the both of them came back to where Natalie
Few seconds ran by with Adaline’s hand still stretched out towards Drew. Though Drew was still delaying, there was no backing down for Adaline. She was determined to show her appreciation, this was the least she could do. Everyone’s eyes were still glued on the two people who stood staring at each other where the other had her hands stretched out. The secretary was already scoffing at Adaline because she already guessed that Mr Drew would never accept her handshake.He never did to anyone irrelevant and this Ms right now was irrelevant. Though the secretary had no idea why Adaline was here, but she already concluded she was one of those whores seeking favours from rich men. She was indeed irrelevant. How pitiful.Drew stared down at Adaline’s small hands that was stretched out towards him. He already knew it was her way of showing his appreciation and it warmed his heart. All the past few years he knew her and was secretly watching her, he never once saw her interact with any other pe
Drew was taken aback by Adaline's gesture. He stiffened and finally relaxed when she patted his chest. Is she trying to calm me down? Drew asked himself in inward amusement and he felt satisfied."Am fine." Drew whispered but Adaline still stood where she was and didn't move. She also didn't know why she suddenly leaned close to Drew and patted his chest but it happened even before she could comprehend it. But it doesn't look so bad. She thought back at what Natalie said to Drew, though she was in full support of his decision, she didn't think this was the right time. Judging from what she heard and understood from Natalie, there could be a consequences for Drew if he left Natalie like that when she came to see him, probably for business related things.Adaline wasn't into business like her father, but she knew how this things work. The business world was filled with people who hated to be dominated by another yet they still desire to dominate another to rise to the top. And she knew