Verosha didn’t utter a word but Andy was grinning which made her roll her eyes when she noticed that. She doesn’t want to be teased, so, she decided to be quiet. Yet, on the other hand, Lium watched their car leave the parking area of the hotel and found himself smirking to himself.
Local Bar
Just like what Andy informed his lady boss about Lium Kim, he was indeed a hardworking young man that made his muscle formed well. He worked multiple jobs before he ended up at the local bar where he meet Verosha earlier. He likes his noon-to-night job at the local bar even if it was not enough earning.
“She’s beautiful. I hope to see her again…wait, she’ll be my boss if I accept the offer and I will be taking the offer then.” Lium muttered to himself when somebody smack his head and snapped him from his daze.
Lium had raven hair that he doesn’t comb much and dark hazel eyes that managed to stare back at the cold grey eyes of Verosha. But his dimple was his charm whenever he smile. It was also the reason why he doesn’t let the beard grow too much around his manly face.
“Are you okay dude?” his blond-haired friend named Arnold laughed as he asked.
“Yeah, I just met a wonderful angel.” Lium chuckled back as he hit Arnold’s shoulder playfully as a payback to the smack on his head.
“Oh, where? I didn’t see anyone.” Arnold pretends to look around.
“Stupid, she left with her driver. You know Andy, the one who offered me his job in the meantime since he’s going on his honeymoon for a week.” He pushed him slightly and explained who's the person he met.
“So you already meet your potential boss?” he asked Lium as he put the box to the side where it was supposed to be put by Lium earlier if he didn’t hit Verosha through the door.
“Yeah, and I’m going to work for her.” Lium was grinning at the thought of working with her every day.
“Are seriously working for her? What’s her name again?” Arnold smiled and eager to know who was the lady’s name.
“Hm, she told me her name was Vero.” Lium answered while smiling too.
“Vero? As in Vero?” Arnold’s smile faded when he heard that name.
“Yeah, that’s what she told me, why?” he wondered.
“That’s boss Miguel’s friend.” Arnold briefly answered and Lium already could understand that part if that was the real case. But the worried look Arnold was giving him made him confused.
“Meaning?” he asked.
“Meaning dude, you’ll be dead to boss if you hurt her. I don’t know much, dude but you know boss Miguel, he had some underground business so you know…” Arnold lowly whispered so nobody could hear what they were talking about.
“Oh, that thing…so, why you’re here again?” Lium finally understood what he was trying to say to him until he recalled why he came out to hit his head.
“Your phone has been ringing at the locker. Pick it up, I’ll do the groceries for you.” Arnold recalled what he meant to tell him earlier.
“Okay, here’s the list and money make sure to buy them all or we’ll be dead.” Lium handed to Arnold the list and the money for the groceries.
“I know. Go pick it up before the boss heard it.” Arnold shouted and catch the keys that Lium toss at him.
“On it.” Lium shouted back and quickly headed inside to the locker area to pick up the call that his phone was receiving.
Verosha’s Mansion
As Lium was busy taking a call privately, on the other hand, Verosha finally arrived at her well-secured mansion. She didn’t wait for Andy to open the door for her and just stepped out from it as she didn’t wish to be teased again and just went inside the mansion a little annoyed.
“Welcome back, milady. What’s with annoyed face if I may ask, milady?” Ms. Choi has been working at the Mondre household ever since she was young that’s why she could talk to Verosha directly but was still respectful.
“Nothing that important, Ms. Choi. Don’t worry.” Verosha sighed dismissively but she assured Ms. Choi who respected her response.
“So, anything happened while I was gone?” then she changed the topic while walking further inside the mansion.
“Nothing, milady except for a telegram. I already leave it in your office.” Ms. Choi answered her and even informed her about a telegram which was rare to receive nowadays.
“I see, thanks. Can you prepare me a snack? I’ll be in the office.” Verosha genuinely smiled and asked for a snack.
“Sure, milady.” Ms. Choi smiled back.
“Thanks.” Verosha said and went straight to her office to check the telegram that she received.
When she got inside her office, it was a typical office inside the mansion with books wrapped around while in the center was a study computer desk, and two couches across it. Verosha removed her coat again and this time she folded the sleeves of her blouse that was reaching her elbows. It was already revealing her vine tattoo on both of her exposed arms.
“Hm, Mr. Kim? That’s new. He never sends a telegram aside from text messages or calls.” Verosha was totally curious about the lies inside the telegram as soon as she read who the sender was.
“Milady, here’s your English tea snacks.” Ms.Choi knocked and entered the office pushing a tray of complete English tea snacks for her.
“Thank you. You can leave now.” Verosha smiled and thanked her.
As soon as she was left alone again, Verosha started reading what was inside the telegram and only to receive a worrisome message.
My Dearest Friend Vero,
I’m sorry, if I couldn’t stay alive for too long to pay my huge debt to you. But rest assured that I will leave something that no money can buy. I don’t want to do this but it was the only way to keep my only son away from their radar. Please, Vero, take care of my only son because I could not do it anymore. I’m dying and he doesn’t know about it or even the reason for my debt to you. Please, Vero.
PS
If you agree, let’s meet at your local restaurant tonight at 7
“You are a stupid father. I told you to tell him before it got out of hand.” Verosha groaned in irritation but what else she could do, her old friend already made his dying will and she was the first one to know.
“You even gave me the original copies of your documents and your remaining assets. I’m not your lawyer but I will keep it and hand it to your son one day.” She said with a sigh and began reading the documents that has been sent to her address.
6 pm
Verosha took hours just reading and talking to her two private lawyers regarding that matter through phone calls before sending them a copy. She wanted it to be sorted out as soon as possible about the nearing bankruptcy of her old friend’s company.
“Fuck, it's that late already?” Verosha sighed as she saw her watch before she fixed things up and took the personal documents with her.
“Ms. Choi, I won’t be having dinner here tonight. I’ll be having an emergency dinner meeting with an old friend.” Verosha took a peek first at the kitchen to let Ms. Choi know about her plan for tonight.
“But kindly keep me a snack later. I might end up eating snacks later.” She was about to leave when recalled something and requested that made Ms. Choi to chuckled.
“Sure, milady. Go ahead and clean up. You don’t want to be late for your meeting.” Ms. Choi understood.
“Oh right, thanks Don’t forget to rest and have dinner with others.” Verosha kindly reminded them then left the kitchen. She headed immediately to her bedroom suite to change and freshened up for her dinner meeting with an old friend.
When Verosha was done freshening herself up, she just wore her semi-casual clothing like black one-inch heels, black shaper jeans, and a grey turtle neck long sleeve with a black coat that reached her mid-thigh. She just randomly pick it up and to finish up her preparation, she calls a few of her man to secure her hotel’s restaurant.
“Nicolite, secure my local restaurant. I’m going to meet Mr. Kim.” Verosha made a phone call while she headed out of the mansion.
‘I thought he was in the hospital.’
“He’s going to give me something. I just want to secure the place of those men.” Then she grabbed the keys from her key racks before tossing them to Andy who was waiting in the garage. Verosha didn’t say any car that they’ll be using for the night.
‘Noted, boss.’
“Be bodyguards and not a gangster security-like.” Verosha just said as Andy opened the black McLaren SUV.
‘We will.’
As soon as the call has ended, Verosha looked over another notification that came into her phone as her call. The notification was about Mr. Kim arrival at their meeting place and he even informed her about someone was with him.
“What are you planning this time, idiot?” Verosha muttered as she put down her phone back into her pocket and looked outside the window.
“Is he alright already, milady?” Andy asked as he knew the only person she was calling an idiot or stupid.
“No, worse. I think he was going to say something that will turn my life upside down.” Verosha was already preparing herself for whatever he was about to talk with her with someone.
“Gut feeling?” Andy guessed while he was focused on driving and only glancing in the rear mirror to see the cold reaction of his lady boss.
“Yeah, anyway stay in the car as soon as we arrive. I’ll just give you a call when to pick me up.” Verosha commanded.
“Understood, milady.” Andy just nodded his head and went on his focus on the drive.
Local Restaurant As soon as Verosha arrived at the venue of the meeting, Andy what Verosha told her. He just dropped her off and let Verosha go inside on her own. Inside, she was greeted with respect by the guards and signal the waitress to come. “Welcome, Lady Vero.” the waitress came and greeted her with respectful familiarity. “Table with Mr. Kim.” Verosha said and the waitress nodded. “Right this way.” The waitress lead the way and guided her toward the table where her old friend waiting. “Thank I got this.” Verosha thanked the waitress as soon as she saw Mr. Kim’s whereabouts. Verosha noticed already something was wrong as got a closer look at their table.
Verosha’s MansionWhen they arrived at Verosha’s mansion, Lium was totally stunned at how luxurious and huge her property was. It made him think about who was really the person that he was going to get married too soon. His thoughts have been cut off when Andy nudged his side and made a look before looking at Verosha.“Oh, sorry. I’m just amazed at how big your mansion was…it reminds me of what we used to have.” Lium smiled in embarrassment since Verosha was standing by the door and giving him a cold look.There was no response from her but she just nod and entered the mansion. Andy pushed Lium slightly as soon as he wished him luck and then he followed. Inside the mansion, Lium wanted to react the same way but Verosha kept walking toward some room and he had a hunch that i
Verosha’s Mansion’s Garden After two days of their private meeting, it was already time for Verosha to be nervous which was totally new to her. It never happened until the day of her arranged marriage which will happen in just a few more minutes. “Fuck, why I’m nervous, Ms. Choi?” Veorsha asked her maid while her hand was shaking already. “It's your wedding that’s happening that’s why there’s a lot of things you were thinking.” Ms. Choi smiled as she gave her sincere answer to her lady. “I should be thinking it was just business but why I’m acting like this?” she sighed as she was walking back and forth not minding that she was already wearing her wedding dress. It was simple but personalized because of the fading color of pure white t
Verosha’s Mansion’s Garden As soon as their lips parted, Lium wanted to say something as he stared over the grey eyes staring back at him. There were so many emotions flowing in those stares but none of them could utter any words to each other. “Should I…apologize before kicking Andy’s ass?” Lium stuttered as he carefully asked. He really don’t know what to say but he really wanted to kick Andy for what he did. But deeply he was thankful for it. “No need, but kicking Andy, I would like to witness that.” Verosha might sound cold but she secretly likes what Andy just did there. He helped them. “I like that idea. We had an epic wedding because of him.” Lium looked at everyone’s happiness as well as his father’s. “Right.” Verosha n
Verosha's Mansion: Dining As another day hits the mansion where the newlyweds were living under one roof, Verosha wakes up in her usual morning. She did her morning exercises at her own gym before taking a refreshing bath and taking her breakfast. But instead of having a morning breakfast with someone like a husband, he was nowhere to be found except in his bedroom. “He hasn’t woken up yet?” Verosha asked as soon as she arrived at the dining table where her breakfast was prepared. She was already wearing her business attire like black ankle boots, black slacks with gray stripes designed on them, white long-sleeve polo, and a coat that matched her slacks since it also had the same design. “Sadly no, my dear. I think he was tired from his job.” Ms. Choi answered as she poured her fre
Verosha’s Mansion12:30 nnVerosha came home hoping to see her husband’s shadow when she recalled what Lium told her early this morning.“Dammit, I didn’t catch him for lunch.” Verosha clicked her tongue for her lateness but she mentally slapped herself from realizing what she just thought there.“Stop thinking about him.” Verosha told herself until she noticed some laughter echoing in the dining and she took a peek.“Okay, what’s going on here for you to gather around here?” She asked in her cold voice which made them all stand up from having their rest and lunch.“Dear, let them since Lium cook all of this for us si
Verosha’s Mansion: Kitchen 7:15 am Verosha woke up a little bit later than usual and it was making her feel lazy in the morning. She still gets up and decided to skip her gym every morning and just went to do her usual routine before heading downstairs. “Good morning, what’s for breakfast?” Verosha asked as she yawned a little and Ms. Choi chuckled since it was very rare for her lady boss to wear her eyeglasses in the morning unless she decided not to go to her office. “I’m about to prepare since it's your off.” Ms. Choi answered and prepared ingredients for their English morning breakfast. “I’ll handle it just assist me.” She smiled naturally and started putting on an apron then she started cooking with the guidance of Ms. Cho
Mansion’s Backyard Garden Patio 10 pm “Lium, stop it.” Verosha immediately stopped her husband from emptying another bottle of wine when he already finished two. “No…” Lium drunkenly said to his wife and empty his glass in one gulp. “You already had enough for the day. Go and rest. I’ll clean this.” She sighed in a caring voice that made Lium look at her. He might be struggling to see her clearly but he knew it was his wife that he kept loving secretly. “Honey, don’t leave me when this…my heart loves you too much…” Lium might be drunk but when he pointed to his chest, he was indeed expressing what totally came from his heart. “I won’t, so be a good husband to me now and rest. I’ll be there after