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“Annabel, honey, you don’t look too well. Is everything okay?” Kiana asked with a voice filled with mocking concern. “I’m fine,” Annabel responded flatly. “Good. Because you of all people shouldn’t miss this surprise.” Kiana smiled as they waited for the door to open. Daniel walked in looking confident with a smile on his face, until he saw what was around him that his brows met. So much anger filled his eyes when he realized that, he had been played. “What the hell is this Kia?” “Well it’s a reunion, what do you think a reunion looks like?” Kiana asked as she stepped away from the girls so she could meet Daniel eye to eye. “Well... I thought... You meant.” Daniel stuttered when he noticed the music had stopped and everyone around them had turned to listen in to their conversation. [FLASHBACK TO EARLIER] “We have a huge problem!” Juliana busted into Kiana’s office with four files in her hand as she closed the door. When she turned, she bent over with one hand in the air trying
“What was that about?” Arthur asked in a calm but dangerous tone. Kiana, however only felt anger when she saw him. She raised her brow as if confused by his question, “What was what about Mr. Reed?” “Drop the games, Kiana,” Arthur warned but it only made Kiana want to push his buttons even more. “Does this look like monopoly to you Mr. Reed?” Kiana asked but she didn’t wait for his response before she added, “Excuse me.” For the first time in his life, Arthur was rendered speachless but something in his chest grew and it was pride. A smile tugged at the corner of his lips as he watched Kiana walk away. “I never thought I’d see the day when Arthur Reed smiled at such a response.” Caspian Adams commented. “It seems this love is one-sided.” Nikolai laughed. Arthur turned and glared at his best friends, “You both need to shut the fuck up.” Nikolai Cooper and Caspian Adams were Arthur’s childhood friends before he met Hayden and the five of them grew up together. Nikolai was a famou
“What happened?” Cade’s voice rang out when Kiana had hidden behind a tree right outside the hotel. After what Arthur had said, she was losing her mind but she knew better than to run right into the media with tears on her face. “Nothing. I thought you went to the station.” Kiana responded as she wiped her tears. She was shocked to meet him so soon but said nothing about it. Kiana didn't expect to find anyone at the back door, worse off Cade. She felt so drained that it was no use hiding her ears. 'He's already seen me anyway!' The thought crossed her as she tried to put up a smile but failed miserably. Cade reached into his pocket and pulled out a hanky for her to wipe her face. “I did, but then I came back to check if you’re okay. I know betrayal hurts more than anything.” “You’ve been betrayed before?” Kiana sniffed into the hanky as she looked up at him with red puffy eyes. “You can say that, but hey, that’s not important. Let’s get you home.” Cade flashed Kiana a smile. F
“So what you mean to tell me is, you let another man take my girl home?” Arthur snarled. Joane swallowed as she faced down not knowing what to say. It was the second time she had made a mistake. ‘I should really be focused before I get fired and we get thrown back on the streets.’ Joane thought. “I’m really sorry sir.” Joane apologized but what they didn’t know was that Nikolai was standing in the door frame with his hands crossed over his chest. “I told you women are not good at shit, and yet you decided to hire one for security reasons.” He mocked. Arthur threw him a glare making him raise his hands in surrender. “Shut the fuck up.” He growled. Even though he was angry, Arthur hated people who looked down on women because he knew that given the same opportunities and resources, they would equally be as good. “Just saying man, but whatever,” Nikolai whined as he walked back to the kitchen. Joane’s chest was boiling from the comment Nikolai had passed but she had to keep her head
Kiana’s eyes fluttered open but the light was too bright so she shut them closed while groaning in discomfort. “I’m never drinking again.” She mumbled as she tried to sit up but couldn’t because of how sore her body felt. She paused when she heard a deep voice speaking but it sounded far away so she thought she was dreaming, “Okay thanks, I’ll take it from here.” The deep voice responded to something that had been said to him. ‘That voice.’ Kiana felt a shiver run down her spine but felt like slapping herself because she thought she was imagining things, ‘Come on Kia! Thinking of Arthur so early?’ But her thoughts jumped out the window when the door opened and the atmosphere changed. Kiana’s eyes had adjusted to the light and she could now see without any problems. 'The fuck?' “How are you feeling?” Arthur’s deep voice vibrated in the room as he brushed his fingers lightly on her face. Kiana’s brain took a minute longer than normal to process what she was seeing. The room felt
“I’m sorry, who are you?” Kiana asked the beautiful-looking lady who had entered the room with a huge gift box in her hand. Joane placed the box carefully before she stood upright and turned to Kiana, “I was instructed by Mr. Reed to make sure you receive the dress and that you’re not late.” “Not late for what? It's 7 PM.” Kiana creased her brows in confusion as she eyed the woman before her. It was the first time that they were meeting to speak to each other. Arthur had given Joane a last task before she got transferred to Nikolai’s security team which she dreaded. “I’m afraid, I can’t answer that,” Joane answered. “Well, I don’t know where my phone is either. So please find out for me and let me know what his response will be. Until then, I have work to do.” Kiana said dismissively. It was now evening but her headache had not gone away. She hated being rude but she also had no choice. Joane hesitated for a few seconds before speaking up, “I don’t think he will take it well.
Kiana woke up the next morning and stared at her suitcase in awe. ‘How the hell did he manage to pack my things?’ she wondered as she picked up her daily journal. The realization was soon replaced with horror, ‘Oh my God! Did he read it?’ Kiana’s face turned a beat red at the thought. She was still angry at him but a part of her couldn’t help but wonder if she was acting ungrateful. ‘Maybe he has his reasons!’ A little voice whispered but she shut it down. Kiana walked to her desk to check on the vents she had recorded from her past life. ‘I need to make this trip worth it.’ She breathed as she pulled out a sticker and began writing her bucket list. She didn’t know how long she would be in New York but if the same happened like it did in her past life, it would mean five days. There was a knock on the door that made her groan internally before she stood up. She reluctantly walked to the door but when she opened it, her mood got worse and she wanted to close the door but Joane plac
“I love seeing new and beautiful faces.” An unfamiliar voice spoke making Kiana turn to find a man she didn’t know smiling at her. “Hello,” Kiana responded politely. The man’s grin widened. “With a beautiful voice too. I don’t think we’ve met yet. My name is Marco and-” “You were just leaving.” A deep voice vibrated behind them. Arthur glared daggers at Marco but he ignored the warning. “Why would I leave such a beautiful woman alone?” Marco smiled. Kiana didn’t want to cause attention but she couldn’t help but want to hurt Arthur too. If he was here it meant that he cared right? ‘How dare he ignore me the whole time only to chase the second person who has attempted to have a conversation with me?’ Kiana thought angrily as she balled her hands into fists. With a bright smile, she turned to Arthur, “I was actually having a good time Mr. Reed.” “Ah, You see! No need for you to worry.” Marco added. Arthur’s Jaw clenched as his eyes darkened from the fire that was boiling in his