ZeeMr Quin walked into his office, and I followed behind. My legs were wobbling, I didn't know what my fate was.He walked into his live-in chamber which he occupied most time when he didn't leave from work, leaving me back in his office to contemplate my worries.I was so engrossed in my thoughts, that I didn't notice Mr Quin walk out of his inner chambers."Sit!" That deep voice jolted me back to reality. I didn't waste any time at all, I sat down quickly. I mean, who wouldn't? this man is so scary. I bowed my face, trying to avoid meeting his eyes."Drink!" He ordered, and only then did I realize that a cup of tea was in front of me.I took the cup with shaky hands. The tea was burning hot, I carefully brought it close to my lips, but, my eyes mistakenly met his. Those night black eyes were watching me closely, and it made me uncomfortable. I dragged my eyes away from him, and tried to concentrate on my tea, but, I couldn't. Knowing that Mr Quin was staring at me, gave me this fe
An hour after Zee left her office, Hau Lin stepped out of the elevator that connected to Mr Quin's layer. He walked in his usual calm but confident manner into Darien's office. Seeing the cold man sitting there on his desk, with his eyes fixed on his work system, Hau Lin didn't make a move. But, Darien had already noticed his presence."What do you want?" Darien's deep voice echoed in the room. His eyes not leaving his PC. Somehow, he already knew why Hau Lin was there. After all, he had rejected His father's invitation to have dinner at their family's Villa. "Dad said you called to reject the family's invitation for dinner." Hau Lin went straight to the point."I did." Came Darien's curt reply."Why?" Darien finally lifted his head to look at the person who had barged into his office."Have you come here to ask me questions?" Darien inquired coldly."I only came here to let you know that your family wants to see you."Hau Lin replied.Bang!!Darien suddenly hit his desk harshly. At
They walked into the large shady garden filled with servants all around, preparing a banquet."Wow! it's lovely and cozy in here." Zain said, admiring the serenity, and stretching her hand to pluck a few roses."You love flowers?" Grandma Quin asked, tenderly, seeing how happy Zain was as she plucked the flowers."A lot.""Mmm!! Now I see why my grandson always picks flowers before leaving the house." Granny Quin said, making Zain blush hard."Come! you two, sit here." Granny Quin said, gesturing Darien and Zain to a seat on a table a bit farther away from where the bouquet was set. "The family would join us soon.""Now, you two. Don't get all lovy-dovy and forget that this is a Family dinner, alright?""We'd try not to." Zain replied with a cute, innocent smile that reached her eyes. As Granny Quin walked away, Darien stole a glance at her, and when he was certain she wasn't so close anymore, he pulled Zain into his arms, and made her sit on his laps and without any warning, he kiss
The rest of the evening followed through with pin-drop silence. And as soon as they were done, Darien didn't hesitate even for a minute before taking Zain back home.The ride was unusually quiet, and it got Darien worried and thinking. He felt angry about how his parents treated the love of his life today. He had simply taken the girl he wanted, to meet his family. Who would have thought that they'd be so rude and harsh towards her? Thanks to his grandmother who was able to calm the situation, heaven alone knew what his reaction would have been after seeing those tears pouring from Zain's eyes. Thinking about them, he suddenly pulled over unexpectedly. The car screeched loudly to a halt. But, the loud noise wasn't able to bring Zain's attention. Her eyes were still focused outside of her window. How deep in thought was she?Darien unbuckled his seatbelt and grabbed onto Zain's waist, and only then did she turn around to face him. But, her innocent-looking beautiful face held a quizzi
Darien arrived at the office a bit later than usual. As he entered the workspace he shared with his P.A., he stopped by Zee's door to check on her. He observed the girl, her head resting on her desk, eyes closed, and lips slightly parted. Despite her innocent appearance, he couldn't help but feel remorseful. He had left her standing outside her apartment for hours in the cold, especially when she had barely recovered from a cold the day before. He couldn't determine how long she had stayed outside, but he was certain she was sleep-deprived. His assistant could be anything else, but she never slept at work. He quietly retreated and proceeded to his office, allowing her to rest.A few hours later...In Darien's office, Hau Lin walked in, holding a blue file, and placed it casually in front of Darien. Darien picked it up with a frown."What is this?" Darien's voice still carried a hint of resentment towards Hau Lin."I hope this isn't another document for a company you want me to acquire,
Zee's instantly turned red on hearing what Darien said, and she totally felt embarrassed."I will go prepare for the meeting right away." She informed, before hurrying away. As soon as Zee left, Darien looked at the direction she had been standing in, and his eyes grew slightly warm. Did his little PA actually think he'd fire her? So she'd fall into the hands of someone else? Really?He knew better ways to punish someone as her. He didn't necessarily have to let her go. He'd let her keep making more mistakes, besides, the more the mistakes, the greater the chances are of his punishment intensifying.Zee returned to her office, and hurriedly, but carefully picked the necessary files for the meeting with the company they were to meet that noon. She felt really nervous, like it was going to be her first day at work, or ... the first meeting with the boss. But, that's just how she would always feel whenever she was, or was going to be in Darien's presence. The main reason she would rather
Darien stepped into the car, and Zee nervously followed. As she sat behind, she made sure to give him the right amount of space. If only she could sit in front of the driver. From the moment Zee had stepped in, Darien was seated with his eyes closed and head relaxing on the headrest. And from the moment he had felt her presence, the whole of his body had reacted the more, but there sat his assistant, looking all innocent and perplexed. If only she knew what she had just done to him. If only she knew how much energy he was burning at that moment, just to hold himself back. But no, she wasn’t aware. She was just so ignorant about the entire situation. Therefore, Darien swore silently to make her pay the next time something like this should happen. He’d make her feel what she had just made him feel, and more. He’d punish her, and he knew how. But, until then, he’d have to try putting himself together.******Sighs*******Why did this girl have to awaken all of his dead desires?The ride
Zee followed behind Darien, trying to meet up with his fast pace, but it was just impossible. Darien’s anger was all over him, it was intense, it was radiating. It could be felt by everyone. It was different from his usual coldness. As a matter of concern, it surpassed his usual cold attitude. As they arrived at their private layer, Zee tried to avoid coming in contact with him, but Darien pulled her by the wrist into his office. Frightened, Zee found herself taking retreating steps backward as Darien approached her with that angry look in his eyes. She wanted to speak, she wanted to explain what transpired back there, but she was tongue-tied, and trembling. She continued to retreat until her butt hit the desk. Now stuck in the middle of him and the desk, she could feel the danger oozing from Darien, and it terrified her to the core. And, as if their closeness wasn’t enough already, Darien put his hands on each side of the desk, enclosing her, so she couldn’t escape. “Seems you like