When control of her body ceased, her arms and legs moved on their own. Taking her bag, she stuffed her clothes in, her belongings weren't much anyway.Unzipping the bag, she turned and opened the door, then slammed it shut. Her heart pounding, her head spinning, her hands clutching her bag, she strode toward the door.This is nothing new. She left home before, then left her aunt's house. Now she's leaving again. Why stay here? She hates this place. Mrs. Maggie is not her mother."Vivian?" Her mother called out, hurrying towards her. Grabbing her arm, she asked worriedly. "Where are you going? Is something wrong, Vivian..."The only logical thing that went through her mind was that Jaime's words had awakened her, causing her to snap out of her long-held dream. Everything was doomed from the start because this place didn't belong to her.She is not her mother's daughter. She never belonged anywhere. And this house is not even that.Putting on her shoes, she turned toward the door and cl
All thoughts of Vivian cheating disappeared from his mind. He pushed his way through the dense crowd, trying not to go crazy or imagine the worst. The closer he got to the front, the more he began to see red flames in the windows of the apartments, panic taking over him. Jaime watched the crowd scream as one of the windows broke and fell from the fire.Panicked, he grabbed someone in front of him. "What's happening?"The man explained tremblingly. "The fire started on the fourth floor. Everyone was evacuated but those on the tenth floor and above were trapped."His heart skipped a beat. "No..." He muttered then shouted at the now hysterical building. "No. Vivian."She lives on the twelfth floor. Room 1224. He still remembers. Still remember the first time she brought him up that rainy day, telling him about her younger brother.Vivian... trapped in the fire...Frighteningly pushing his way through the remaining crowd, Jaime rushed forward. Out of nowhere, he was pushed back and stoppe
Aiden - the secretary - bowed to him at the elevator, and walked inside with him. "President Evans has booked lunch with you tomorrow. It's about his daughter, you have to come this time.""Where?" Jaime asked, his flat eyes looking at the silver reflection on the elevator wall."In the same place.""I just need to be on time, right?" Jaime asked."Yes.""Do I have anything on my schedule today? Have you done the report I asked you to do?""Yes, they're on your desk." The man with a slim figure answered. "A new beauty salon just opened. Do you want to go see it first?""Uhm." The elevator opened and they turned into a hallway. Jaime opened the door to his office, stopping when he spotted Luna sitting in a chair next to the break area.Jaime turned to his secretary. "Can you go?"With a nod, Aiden walked out and closed the door. Taking a deep breath, Jaime walked forward and sat across from Luna. President Evans recently mentioned wanting him to remarry."Wazzup?" Jaime asked. "I thoug
"Are you here?" Vivian said, opening the door.Jerry smiled back, holding out a bouquet of flowers. "You can use it to decorate your place.""I wish this was food." Holding the bouquet of flowers, Vivian moved aside to let Jerry in."Have you met Hodja?" Jerry asked, glancing around."I'll come visit this Sunday. You know, I've been quite busy these past few days." Vivian replied, looking for a vase to put flowers in. "I also need to buy something for my niece first. I can't come without anything.""You should call Hodja, and tell him you're back in the country." Jerry picked up a strange pen and observed it.Vivian snorted behind him. "Uhm. Sit down and eat together."He replied. "President Daniel wants us to start as soon as possible.""Really?" Vivian looked at him with a smile."That's right." Jerry nodded. "Looks like we finally have a steady job to do."Vivian smiled, carrying a vase containing beautiful forget-me-nots. "It's beautiful, isn't it?" Preparing the side dishes, she
"Attorney Jerry!" Someone shouted, and a large body stood in front of Jaime.Trembling, Vivian tightened her grip on the wine glass. She couldn't concentrate on the conversation the representative was having with them, all she did was smile and lower her head.A second later, she felt Jerry wrap his arms around her shoulders to comfort her. Putting down his glass of wine, he led her to a more secluded corner."Are you OK?" He's worried.Vivian squeezed his arm, her mind now an echo. "I want to go home. Can we leave?" Her knees were shaking, she felt like she might faint at any moment."Okay. We'll go home." He agreed, took off his jacket to put it on her, and led her out.~~~~~When the tall man left, Vivian and Jerry were gone. Jaime woke up and urgently walked around the ballroom looking for him but to no avail. After half an hour, he gave up when he heard that Jerry had left the party.Frantic, he sped home, threw his jacket on the bed, and tugged violently on his tie."Vivian. Viv
"Is that all?" Hodja asked as if things should go further between his sister and his friend.A forced smile appeared on her face. "Uh. Anything else?"Hodja shrugged. "You're not thinking about going out with him."Vivian snorted. "Please.""I really mean it. I don't like you living alone forever. You should find someone to rely on." Hodja said seriously. "I think Jerry is right for you. I'm serious."She knew he meant well but she was never sure what was in his heart anymore. "There's still a long way to go.""Miss Vivian...""I'll think about it," Vivian reassured her brother. "Tell me about yourself, how have you been these past two years? Are you and Sunnee about to have another baby?"They talked until late at night. That night, she slept at Hodja's house.~~~~~Next morning.“Boss, do you really have to do that?” Aiden stood at the door of Jaime's office, asking."Come in," Jaime said. "If you're hungry, come eat with me. My maid makes hamburgers and coffee.""Thanks, boss. I'm
His phone rings. It's a strange series of numbers. He leaned back in his chair. "Hello, I'm listening.""It's me."He sat up straight. He was ready to talk to her."Can we meet for a moment?" Vivian said. Her voice was still completely familiar to his ears, making his heart tremble with desire. In two years, she took a lot from him.After saying the place and time, she hung up.Locked in a phase of disbelief, he stood up and walked over to the window to get a panoramic view of the city. Vivian took the initiative to call. He couldn't understand that fact, even though he knew she did it because of Jerry."Vivian." He called her name then a smile appeared on his lips.The company phone on his desk beeped, and the receptionist's voice rang out. "President, Miss. Luna is calling."Looking unhappy at having his thoughts interrupted, Jaime walked back to the table and pressed the button. "Tell her I'm busy, I won't have lunch with her." He paused then added. "Say I have an appointment I can
After lunch, she drove out to the courthouse, arriving fifteen minutes early. She waited on the stairs in front of the building but thirty minutes later Jaime still hadn't appeared.She stubbornly waited another ten minutes before finally calling him but to no avail. Anxiety spread throughout her body. Maybe he didn't hear her words yesterday.Vivian was about to call him again but her phone rang. It was a call from Jerry, his voice was urgent. "Vivian, the contract has failed.""What?" She was stunned, her eyes wide open."We need to move our things to our new workplace today.""Impossible." Vivian raised her voice, ignoring the looks she received. She spoke frantically. "I talked to him yesterday...""We don't have a chance anymore." Jerry's voice sounded troubled. "I'll bring our stuff and meet you at the mall."Frustrated, Vivian turned around and rushed down the stairs. The thought of working with Jaime - under Jaime made her feel sick. There's something bad about him not showing