-ANASTASIA- Everyone at least the six of us which included myself, Mr. Stuart and two other men from whom I think is one of his assistants and lastly Jocelyn waited for Nathan to answer. I only had one thing in my mind. Please don’t say gorgeous. He had said that to me making me feel special and a heart break is guaranteed if he does call her that. I know and have accepted the fact that she is pretty. She looked amazing in her silver formfitting gown and her hair in a high bun. What is with the colors gold and silver for her? She is always wearing those colors or red. I looked at Nathan who had removed his hand from mine. “Nathan I am sure she is waiting. Answer her, we have a gala to begin.” Mr. Stuart chuckled but Nathan continued to glare into space. “I will see you in a while Mr. Stuart.” He said before turning around and leaving us stunned. He did pass us girls each a look but didn’t say anything. Should I be surprised h

-NATHAN-Where is she? She left to the restroom twenty minutes ago and hasn't still returned. Maybe I should go look for her. But if there is nothing wrong then I don't want to irritate her especially when the day is going really well. “It is rude to ignore when a person asks you something. Especially when it is related to a woman.”I know that voice. I turned around and saw her giving me a flirty smile. If it was a few months before or even at least weeks I would have felt something when I saw her but now I don’t feel anything. There is a chance that I am finally over her. “Oh come on Natty, you just have to compliment my look after all we are to be partners in business.”“I don’t find it necessary. Please excuse me.”  I tried to leave but she stood in front of me blocking my pa

-ANASTASIA-Sighing I looked up trying to keep my tears in my eyes. “Please can we not talk about me being okay?” He eyes on me only became grave. “Fine. I am not okay. Does that make you happy?”His eyes widened before shaking his head. “What makes you say that? Of course, that doesn’t please me.”I scoffed. “Nathan, I want you to be honest.” He nodded after a bit of hesitation. “Do you pity me?” I had the feeling in my heart that despite whether he pitied me or not and despite what my brain screamed I knew for a fact that Nathan didn’t feel disgusted by me.“No. I don’t.”A sigh of relief left my lips before I could stop it. Because I still had questions. “Then why do you ask me every time whether I am okay? Especially after the Dave incident. It irks me and I really don’t need your pity. If not pity then what?”&ldq

-NATHAN-“Happy Birthday bro.” Marco wished giving me 3-inch-wide grin. I just nodded in acknowledgement and went through the contract once again. “Why are you not happy on your birthday?”I looked up from the papers, am I that visible? I always try to keep my emotions to check then how did he realize my unhappiness. “I am fine. It is just a regular day.” At least it is according to Anastasia. I never really cared who wished me actually I didn’t even remember it was my birthday until mom called to wish in the morning.It is not like I expect her to remember but somehow, I wanted her to wish me. “Dude, you spaced out.”“Hmm?”Marco chuckled causing me to frown. “Didn’t Tasha give you birthday sex?”The events from today morning came back to my head, irritating me even more. Even her mere thought had me turned on and that is not going to be a g

-ANASTASIA-Small droplets tickled my face making me groan, why do I feel a headache brewing? I heard whispers around me. “Is she okay?”“Should we call the ambulance?”Ambulance? “First the news about her husband and child …. And now this. I think it is bad luck.” Nathan! Helena! My eyes flew open and stood up but sat back down when I felt the sudden head rush.I looked at the worried faces of Cain and Priya. “Did someone call?” They shook their heads in negative. I have to go. I got up again and took my purse to leave when Priya stopped me.“Please calm down and then go.” She said with a pleading face. I shook my head.“I have to. My child and husband is there and I don’t even know who died. You can’t... and won’t understand.” The word ‘died’ caused tears to stream down my face. I pushed her away when I saw Cain spe