rifying. His gentle touch on her arm strangely stirred a surge of mixed

d faintly and left. She slowly got into her car a

ty, and outpour of emotions. She didn't even try t

ve anything to be by his side even for a moment. He

l deep in thought. He started the en

his phone and dial

s lounge. I've got something

borhood and I'll be there i

then his facial expression changed to one of irritation wh

by 4:00 PM no excuses," Yvon

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d her moderately but tastefully decorated living room before strolling to her bedroom. She picked up her phone only to discover

presently? Why are you not taking your calls? You had better report to the office

d or understood that man. Nothing ever seems to impress him. He always wore

at home? Are you alright? Please, talk

will be too if he were here. When last did you speak to mum? Cal

reely for a while. She recollected the words of her late father; who was her best friend, and mentor

l her, "if you want to achieve gre

ere here. Where did I go wrong? Why is this happening to me no

bathroom and turned on the cold shower. She shivered as the water ran through her hair. She

ve spots. She thought about the beautiful stranger she had met in the parking

ng onto her bed, she picked up her phone, and briefly texted Denise, letting her know that she was at home and fin

ted Amelia's sleep. She opened her bleary eye

and walked lazily to the door. On confirming who

r bear checking out for injuries on her precious cub.

ere for long?" Amelia

me worried all day. I couldn't even focus on work and now you are here acting like nothing was wrong.

Henceforth, I promise to let you know of my whereabouts, mama bear," Amel

ittle sister she never had. Her determination to succeed and achieve her goal was incredibly awesome. She wasn't one

didn't tell him about the incident in the office today. He wants to

y not give him a chance? You won't regret it, I promise. Also, I want

n't feel attracted to him. He never stops talking about himself, his achievements, and how he has so

y, personal space, empathetic listener, and af

action with the handsome stranger earlie

don't know about?" Denise broke t

Amelia smirked. "You

asn't convinced by Amelia's reply, b

ed with excitement, changing the topic. "Have you ever wo

who died in a car crash. She saw herself through the fashion college by working as a part-time student. According to her, fashion designin

bout her," Amelia stared w

placed under your supervision to understudy you and acquire the necessary skil

d, giving directives like she was the boss of the company. You had

mation from?" Amelia question

ard her talking to a woman on the phone whom she called mum and Mr. Kaine called Sophie. So

was dum

had been deceiving me all this while, fa

ound the room d

ewarding my efforts after all I have sacrificed." She breathed in deeply. "I'll show them." There w