[ Sophia ]The meeting with the ladies and the organisers went well opposite to my initial fear of ruining everything for me,when I finally freed from all the planning process in which, I gave a few innovative ideas of my own,for example; inviting the senior citizens and the women who own small scale businesses in country side to give a strong notice to the nation about the women empowerment.I also advised them to cater the raw food material directly from the farms,like meat,eggs,dairy products,fruits and vegetables than to serve a very costly five star hotel's food to cut short the budget.So we can use the money in the welfare of poor children's education in developing counties.A very ambitious Ophelia Statanhall was on the ninth cloud upon hearing my last suggestion and announced in front of all the rich folks that she wanted me as a permanent member of the council much to the other's resentment but they couldn't oppose the wife of a very influential man in politics.Ophelia instan
[ Daniel ]I felt on cloud nine after the most amazing breakfast surprise with Sophia at my office.She was trying to take initiative in our marriage which raised my hope for a happy ever after with her.I tried to wrap the meeting with the stubborn head Mr. Chang in next three hours. The man asked for a week's time to finalise the last remaining details of our business agreement and for that he must return to his country and discuss it with the CEO of their company.Having nothing in particular to do,I decided to check upon her if she's free so I could take her out for a light lunch and then perhaps take her to a carnival.I picked my phone to call her when my phone screen flashed with a private number.Very few people had access to my personal number means the caller was an important person so I,without any doubt answered it."Daniel Ashton..."I introduced myself in my cold professional tone."Hello my dear Daniel.I am Ophelia Statanhall."Came the very sophisticated yet warm voice of
[ Sophia ]My heart sank with the possibilities of his suspecioun on mine and Mason's relationship.I didn't want him to get a wrong idea about us."Sophia..."Daniel's voice broke the thick silence inside the car which I had been bearing for hours. He was unusually quite since his unexpected meeting with Mason.I tilted my head to face him whose eyes, for the first time moved on me."If you don't mind, may I say something?"He asked and the obvious reaction I witnessed for last an hour was enough to give me a rough idea of his upcoming questions but I was also prepared to clarify the slightest chance of misunderstanding between us."Sure..."I gave a tight nod of my head for him to continue.He sucked a deep breath,"Don't get me wrong but the way you both were interacting on a public place,I mean it wasn't safe for your image.You were lucky that no one spotted you two otherwise it would have been a news in the public....and...you know how it effects our image in the eyes of people. They
[ Sophia ] "I told you that it won't be a problem to convince our people. We were never given such respect before though we supply our products to all the rich households in the city.We were only paid that too without any gratitude while we try our best to give the most healthy and organic agricultural products."Lily said,I couldn't miss the sadness looming on her red face. "But it's going to change very soon, Lily.We want to introduce you and your hard work to keep this city healthy with your food and this time the whole country will recognise this village and the hardworking farmers.Sophia convinced the members of the welfare club to give the catering service to local cuisine makers so everyone can have real taste outside the lavish meals cooked by the renowned chefs."Daniel said while giving a soft peck on my knuckle,I knew it was for the sake maintaining our lovely couple's image in the public yet it created butterflies in my stomach. "It's great to hear Mr. Ashton.At least ,peo
[ Daniel ]I stared at her face,she had her eyes closed and arms locked around my neck.Her body was like a magnet which was pulling me to her.I wanted to taste more of her prohibited skin but I couldn't initiate anything without her permission.Slowly her hazy eyes opened and a frown settled between her brows.Her arms slipped from my neck."Daniel?"She whispred my name in her weak whisper.My name sounded the sweetest melody from a lyre's instrument."Yes Sophia..."I stroked her cheeks and she instantly leaned on my touch.I wanted her to express her feelings, how she wished us to be at this stage.She blinked her cute innocent eyes at me,"Why did you stop?"She blurted out but immediately bit on her lips as if she realised her mistake and looked down."Look at me, Sophia."I whispered in her ear and placed my fingers under her chin to force her face up at my level."Yoy don't have to feel ashamed around me, Sophia."I emphasised on my last statement so she could feel at ease if we want to
[ Sophia ]"These potatoes are very expensive and rich in nutrients,I know you must be wondering that I called potatoes a healthy vegetable when today's fitness obsessed people loathe potatoes but it's true,this specie of potatoes are grown in a few countries and our village and other villages in this belt grow it."Lily filled me with information about many vegetables and fruits but I couldn't focus on anything as my mind kept drifting back to our last night's confession.Finally, we had traveled a step ahead from friendship.Daniel told me that he liked me.Daniel Ashton liked me.We kissed like there's no tomorrow.The explosive trail of kisses he planted on my body, they left their hot sensation still burning me from inside as I craved to feel his lips again on me.My mind was too occupied in the memory lane of last night, how my body reacts in a different way when Daniel is near me.The wall I built around my heart years ago slowly begun to crumble down.I couldn't say anymore that I
[ Sophia ]Finally the day of the charity gala event had arrived and I could do nothing but fret as Mrs. Statanhall had been calling me in every ten minutes to know when would I be marking my presence as the newest member of the club who worked as her right hand in the preparation but she'd be wanting all the stars on her shoulder and I was okay with that.It had been a few days we came back from the village and since then Daniel started acting cozier than before,he never left a chance to kiss me time and often and the long cuddles during the nights though ww never dared to cross that invisible line.I set up different meetings with the coordinators to the participants and other staff who helped us to make it the talk of the town.Daniel helped me as much as I could like doing all the brainstorming as he knew his society and its mechanism more than me and I was grateful for his support.I worked on all the details personally before presenting it to the members of the club and then I se
[ Sophia ]We entered in the charity gala together,hand in hand,smiling ear to ear while he said some more praises in my ear,a treat for the media and a mild heart stroke to me as I was yet to accustom myself with these sophisticated events packed with the richest and most influential people of our country."Just breathe, Sophia."Daniel squeezed my waist lightly as we passed a group of guests to the other.All were praising my efforts for the event specially the food and it overwhelmed me."I am trying but..."I couldn't form a sentence as the group of Mariatte Ashton's minions from the brunch dragged me away from my knight in shining armour's arms.I reluctantly let go off his hand and turned my undivided attention on the ladies who were practically throwing daggers at me under the facade of their sick smiles."This dress looks beautiful on you,Sophia."Bianca said flapping her small hairs,her sharp eyes raking on my body from tip to toe."Thanks...I guess you don't look bad yourself."I