Asami Banks
I saw that she seems restless. She drops to school for our two subjects in 12-2 pm in the afternoon.
“Do you want to share something? You seemed restless. Is this about your professor in culinary?”
“Nope. It’s not about Sir Edmond. It’s about…”
“Just tell me what are the things that bothering you. I’m your best friend remember?”
“It’s about Tyra. She is working with us about the collaboration between the company she’s working with in Paris.”
“Uho! What did you say? You’re brother’s–husband’s ex wife?”-I said. She nodded.
“Yes. My parents warns her but I can tell that she is planning to do something. What if…”
“Are you afraid that her presence might harm him? Or you’re afraid that the love he gave to her will comeback again unconsciously?”-I said to her. I have been frank to her and we promise to each other that we won’t tolerate each other’s mistake.
“I think, both. Both of them will ruin my life. This marriage, and the fantasy where I’m in.”
“You’re finally accept the truth yourself. That you’re in love to your so-called brother.”
“Uhm…yesterday when I have see Tyra again, the fear covers me. That made me realize that I really fell in love to Ethan. That I’m afraid that things will change when he learns the truth.”
“But it doesn’t happen yet, isn’t it? Then what are you being afraid off? Don’t be. Fight against that cheater and don’t let her ruin the happiness you have. Don’t let her take away the things that you love the most.”-I said.
“Asami…”-she mumbled. I caress her shoulder.
“Let her see that you’re not someone that is easy to defeat. She is in your territory, remember?”
“Thank you. You’re really my best friend.”
“Of course.”-I said. After that, I drop her off to their company and I drove off back to Brown’s Enterprises. He said that he will pick me up later.
“Brother Peter, can I ask some question regarding this matter.”-I said. He stood beside me and give me advice’s regarding the questions that I ask.
“Thank you, brother Peter. I’ll go back in desk.”
“You’re welcome, just ask me questions when you have something okay?”-he said. I nodded.
Later on, I saw him waiting in my car. I threw the car key to him.
“How’s your day, darling?”
“It’s fine and tiring of course, darling. Can we eat dinner outside? I’m really hungry already.”
“Your my boss. Let’s go.”-he said and open the door.
“Thank you.”-I said and get inside. I’m happy that he is here to pamper like he always do back then.
Satoh Luna
I look at him. He is putting some salt in the pasta that he’s doing. He looks gorgeous wearing my pink apron. He look at me.
“Why are you giving me that gaze?’
“Nothing, I’m just amaze how sexy you are while wearing my pink apron.”-I said. I can’t stop from giggling. He shook his head while wearing that smile. He signed me to have a taste of the sauce.
“Uhm! You’re really a good cook. I love the taste, it was creamy and all the seasoning you put makes the sauce more flavorful.”
“My goodness, your commenting like we’re in a cooking show.”-he said. That made us laugh.
“Do I? I’m sorry, actually I have been a judge to a television cooking contest a year ago. It must be my instinct.”-I said. He smiled.
“Whoa, my fiancee is indeed a talented woman.”
“I look more charming isn’t it?”-I said and make a puppy eyes. He laugh harder.
“Okay. Okay, you got me there.”-he said.
He didn’t let me do a single thing. I have been busy with my career after I promise to myself that I won’t let any men to brag the things they used to me. My ex-boyfriend did that and I WAS humiliated by what he did. But I didn’t realized that I have been single for years because of that trauma.
“Let’s eat.”-he said. He pulled a chair for me. I smiled, this time I can feel the genuine care that a man shows to his lover.
“Thank you. I really appreciate it. This is the first time that my man showed me the love that I wanted to feel from him.”-I said.
“Did you have any bad experience from your past relationships?”-he ask. I nodded.
“Yes, my ex’s always brag the things they gave to me. The money they spent it our dates.”
“Ohh, I’m sorry if I made you remember such a lonely experience.”-he said. I shook my head.
“It’s okay. Those are just bad memories. Good thing that I have propose to a right person. I love you.”-I said with a smile.
“My goodness, stop making my heart flatter. Let’s eat instead.”-he said. I giggled and took a step and kiss him. I started to eat after that.
“Oishi! I mean it’s so delicious.”
“Then you should eat as much as you wanted.”
“I’ll be chubby, I’ll just bring disgrace to you.’
“Then let’s get chubby together.”
That made me laugh. I can’t believe that he can made me laugh like this. Home dates will always be the best. I will make sure that I’ll make this work and that would start by creating a great relationship with his parents.
“Uhm, next week. Let’s visit my parents.”-he said.
Amellie Cruz
I entered into his office but what I saw surprises me the most. Tyra is beside him and kneeling her palm on the table. I can tell that she is exposing her cleavage to him. I slowly close the door. His secretary saw me.
“Ma’am Amellie? Is there anything you–”
“I’ll go back later on.”-I said and leave him. I knew he is curious why I act that way. I entered the pantry and lock it. I faces the glass window and tried to gulp all the pain. But I can’t, tears fall in my cheeks. What is wrong with me? Why am I crying? I wipe them off.
“No! Don’t be stupid Amellie. Don’t let her win.”
After that, I calmed myself by drinking some water and eat something. I won’t let her ruin my life.
“Not in my own territory.”-I mumbled to myself again. I went back in my desk.
“Amellie, can we ask your opinion with this?”
“What is it?”-I said. I look on her desktop.
“We need to ask some suggestions to the young adults, your one of them. Do you have any suggestions? This will help us for the marketing approach that we need in launching this project.”
“These days, most of the people on their 20’s suffer from a culture shock after they started to working and paying their taxes. Maybe we need to ask them what kind of small things they do to relax even just for a couple minutes. Especially those who are wives in their 20’s.”
“Uhm. Not a bad idea. We have been pressured by Ms. Tyra and actually, she already shouted us. She is just bossy but didn’t suggest anything that is useful.”-she said.
“Just let her as long as they won’t hurt any of you, I think her partner is much easier to talk with. Try to ask her opinion too. This project is between two companies.”
“Okay, we will. When she is not with Ms. Tyra.”
“Okay then.”-I said. I went back to my desk.
I saw that someone emailed me. I took my phone for a while. It’s my editor for my new manga series. I gave him my first drafts. I smiled. Good thing I don’t have to revise much of the stories. This will be my first isekai romance manga. Not bad.
“Are you working or what?”-she said. I can see her expression to my mirror.
“I am. Is it wrong to check my phone now?”
“You should focus instead of having chat’s to stupid people.”-she said. I just smirk.
“Tyra, stop picking on the team already. Let’s go to our temporary desks. Your scaring the team. We won’t be able to think something if you keep on shouting.”-she said.
“She’s right. You should do your work too.”
“Am I asking your opinion Diana?”-she said to her.
“No. But I need to speak. Come on, let’s go to our seat and calm yourself. Your making the ambience toxic. This is not our company. My goodness.”
“Diana!”-she warned her. But her best friend didn’t blink an eye. She pushes her.
“I’m sorry everyone. Go back to work.”-she said. I just shook my head a bit. I’m not someone you can pick with. I won’t let you be a bossy in this team.
“I’m sorry for Tyra’s behavior.”-she speaks. She is also taking an overtime. I just smile and taste my coffee. She stood beside me and we’re watching the lights of the city.
“You are her best friend. I hope you will advice her not to be that bossy. I know the people here. They can work in their best as long as you will collaborate with them in peace.”
“I already noticed that. That’s why I have been restraining her from shouting everyone. I know Tyra, she is barking as a way to hide her flaws.”
“I can tell, most of the time it was you who are cooperating to us. I will ask my husband to help you and give you a good feedback for this project.”
“It doesn’t need to. It’s my job so I have to work hard for the money that I paid off.”
“I like you already Diana.”-I said.
“Ill take that as a compliment. I also want to say sorry for what Tyra did.”
“It wasn’t you who hurt my husband. You’re too kind, but no worries. We have already forgiven her. As long she won’t create any problem again.”
“Don’t worry, I will warn you and your parents if she will try to harm you or Ethan. I knew about his situation and I’ll make sure that I will strangle her from doing a mistake again.”
“I’ll give you the burden then. Thank you Diana.”
“You’re welcome. It’s my job as her best friend to remind her and stop her for doing anything wrong.”
“I’m happy to hear that.”-I said.
I entered into a bar and ordered a tequilla. I wanted to drink a single shot and went home. But I saw someone that I never thought it was here.
“What are you doing here? Bored or mad?”
“I should be asking you that, Sir Edmond.”
“Well, this is my business so I am here to check my business. Are you here to drink to death or…”
“Of course I’m not. Actually I am planning to get out but I suddenly bump you.”
“Why don’t you stay for a moment? I want you to try my new alcohol combination.”
“Just only once.”-he said. I sit back again. He started to make that drink. He is good, huh?
“Drink up.”-he said. I taste it and smiled.
“Uhm! It’s delicious!”-I said. I stayed for a moment and later on, I ride a taxi to go home.