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That Problematic Ring 22| Freya
I won't deny that I feel a tingle of delight as I step on the dance floor with Luke. I'm liking his courteous and polite behavior. He definitely knows how to behave around women.I and him join other couples on the floor and take our positions. The songs that are playing are slow and comforting, maintaining the slow rhythm among couples. I start swaying my body as I get a hint from Luke. I give him my genuine smile when my eyes see him staring at me. "I hope your husband is not offended with our dance." He spins me around once. I let out a laugh when I face himagain, "He's not that conservative. Don't worry.""Hmm. I have heard you both were friends before. Best friends got married. That's cliche.""Yes. It's right." I say, wanting him to drop Rafe's topic. I don't want to think about him. If I've got a chance to forget about him for awhile, I want to avail that chance. The environment is too calming right now. I look around, checking out the place while continuing wavering my body
That Problematic Ring 23| Freya
The next whole day at the office, I avoid any kind of interaction with Rafe. And thankfully he also does the same, stayed at his side of office space. I have started to loathe him with my every nerve. I took off from the office early today and came home because I need some spare time to prepare for the presentation tomorrow for Luke's directors. Maybe I would need the entire night for the preparation. I've been studying about the project for two nights precisely and today is the last night so I want to practice, revise and avoid clumsiness at all costs. I take a quick shower and change into something comfortable; loose trousers and a plain tee shirt. I call home afterwards and talk to Mia and Mom. Then I switch on my laptop, place it on my bed, and sit in front of it with some essential documents. "Hello, Abraham. Hopefully, you're ready with the summary I asked you to write." I call Abraham to get to know his viewpoint about the project. "Yes. Yes. It's done, but it's not with me
That Problematic Ring 24| Rafe
Freya walks out of my room without showing even a little bit of guilt of what she has done with my speakers. My chest expands with further indignation at her nonchalance.I go through the broken pieces of the speakers to see whether they can be fixed or not. They were so expensive. I spent a fortune on them. How dare she mess with my stuff!Undiluted rage sweeps through me like a fire. I'm going to kill this woman. At this moment I feel like breaking everything around me or maybe pull my hair and go crazy. She shouldn't have done that. She shouldn't have broken my speakers. I'll make sure to teach her a lesson this tim--A sudden ringing of my phone escalates my irk. Dammit. Seems like the entire world has decided to get under my skin right now. I leave the speakers on the floor, stand up on my feet and reach for my phone, placed on the bed. I tap on the green button and put the device on my ear, "What?""Hey, Rafe. Are you free right now?" A young, female voice speaks on the other
That Problematic Ring 25| Freya
Next morning with a pounding headache I reach Luke Salvatore's office. The bags under my eyes are clearly visible, making me look dull and worn out. I am worn out indeed. A strong sense of weariness has sucked my energy. Rafe's words kept replaying in my head the whole night, didn't let me sleep. The astonishing part is that I'm unable to be furious at him, instead I'm distraught and shocked that he has developed this high resentment for me. I'm unable to accept his hatred. My heart values him and that's why his words hurt me. I can't swallow the hatred he carries with himself all the time for me. As I reach the conference room, I see him coming in my way in his fresh piece of dark suit. Hair settled on his side. There is a light stubble around his mouth which he now keeps regularly. I make an eye contact with him and he stops walking. He looks back at me with plain expression. I feel fresh swell of fury in me that worsen my headache. I don't show him my vulnerabilities and keep my
That Problematic Ring 26| Freya
For the next few days, I worked really hard and acted as professional as I could be. I also did some studying too so that next time I won't portray myself inadequate anywhere. Rafe thinks he's the only bonzer and proficient businessman and I can't be. He thinks he's the only one who cares about work and business, I don't. I need to prove him wrong. That is why I'm building my maximum concentration and interest in the business and the company. He should take me as his strongest competitor. Just after lunch hour, I go back to my office while talking to Mia on call. "Freya, Mom is planning your 25th birthday party. I thought I should tell you this. She and Dad seem pretty excited. I don't know why, but you should know they will come to Seattle for your birthday celebration." She says on the phone. I'm surprised, "What they are up to now! My birthday comes every year. What's so special about this year?" Usually I celebrate my birthdays with family dinners or go out with friends. It has
That Problematic Ring 27| Freya
Sliding up my sunglasses over the top of my head, I come out of my car and look around. I've come to visit the site today where we're building our hotel. My other two partners are already here with their teams. I lock my car and saunter forward. The construction hasn't yet started. Only a small office has been set to provide details about the project and scrutinize what's happening here.It's a deserted, spacious area similar to some wide playgrounds. I can see small houses, but they are quite far. We have sealed our zone with tin metal sign that says 'construction in progress'.Luke waves his hand at me when he sees me. I pass him a smile, cross the yellow boundary and enter into the construction area. It's late afternoon therefore, the sun's heat is not scorching. Light wind is blowing too that's keeping the weather moderate. "Is it all good here?" I inquire as I go near him and look around. "As far as I know, yes." He answers, "We are starting the construction though from tomorr
That Problematic Ring 28| Freya
"You're bleeding, Luke. It's better if we take you to the hospital." I assess Luke's face. It's full of bruises. His hairs and clothes are dishevelled and blood is flowing down from the corner of his mouth. "I'm okay." He says between breaths, "Don't worry." He touches his jaw, then wipes the blood from the sleeve. I feel bad and worried for him, "Okay try to stand up. I'll take you to the office. May be they'll have the first aid."He gives me a nod. I hold his arm and help him stand up from the ground. Guards also come for my help. "Take him there." I order guards and hint towards our office. They take him and I follow them. Rafe comes with us too. "You know it would be better if you let us take you to the hospital." I again say on the way, "What you say, Rafe?"I look towards Rafe who is walking at some distance from Luke. He doesn't respond, just stare at me with clenched jaws. I get annoyed at his cold behavior. "No. It's okay. I'm fine." Luke refuses."Fine. Then at least le
That Problematic Ring 29| Rafe
Once I talked with doctors, I sit outside the emergency ward. They said the driver has fractured some of his bones and would need to stay in hospital for few days. I'm still grateful because he's out of danger now. Seeing him in a pool of blood earlier on road-side was terrifying. I thought he would not make it. I was on my way to see Mona when I encountered with a car crash. It was not a car crash for me because I managed to save myself and turned aside so that the car coming towards me couldn't slam into mine. But the other driver couldn't control his speed and crash his car into road-side trees. He fell out of the car and rolled over in the middle of the street. I run to him and found that he already lost consciousness so I had to brought him to hospital. Rubbing my face with my both hands, I allow myself now to relax and be at ease. Then I check the time from my wrist-watch. Mona would be waiting for me. She has came to Seattle to see me and I'm stuck here. I'll have to go to her
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