I was looking through the papers that a new girl who joined recently has worked on when the door opens and Cathie walks in. Only she has the right to enter my office without any permission since we're friends and friends don't wait for permission. She's in all black today with the tight black skirt that reaches her knees and hair open with two pearl studs just polishing her appearance. As always, my eyes fall on hers and she greets me with her sweet smile.

I smile back and gesture to her to sit on the opposite chair of me.

"Hi!" She bids me, grinning.

Over the past months, I have managed to put her guards down a bit. Now I think she has believed that I am not just a moody cold-hearted boss who always goes ordering around. I can be a friend too if you can be one to me.

And I also got to know a lot about her. Her parents and her younger brother live in Alaska. Because of the retirement of her father, now all the responsibilities of her family are upon her shoulder from grocery shopping to her brother's education, everything has to be managed by her. Being the dutiful girl she is, she doesn't spare one single second for herself to provide money for her family. And how am I supposed to not respect this replica of dignity?

"Hey! So… how are you doing? I haven't gotten much time to talk to you in the last few days." I tell her.

"I'm doing good. And yeah, I noticed you were busy. The night you left with Mr. Liam, Ethan sir came looking for you I got to hear later."

I nod, "Yeah, he came."

She fidgets with her fingers looking down before saying, "Evie? If you don't mind, can I ask you something?" It seems like it took all her strength to utter those words.

"Yeah, sure. Just shoot." I reply, smiling.

She starts to speak hesitantly, "Uhm...are you and Ethan sir only business partners? Actually, you seem close I mean more than just official associates. I'm sorry for prying like this. I just couldn't help myself." She chuckles nervously.

Her words catch me off guard. We never act in public the way we're at home still how could she guess that?

I let out a giggle as I reply, "You know what Cathie? Now I got that why dad likes you this much and even my cold-hearted self fell for your charm. You're quite intelligent."

She keeps staring at me confusedly waiting for me to continue.

"And yes, you guessed right. We are more than just business partners." I give her a secretive smile and her face lightens up.

"Oh see then? I knew it." She chuckles with me. "By the way, you both look so cute together."

I lower my head to the papers at her compliment as I mutter thanks.

"Oh shit! I almost forgot about it." She blurts out suddenly, "You have a meeting today in Jones industries and Mr. Liam will join you."

My smile vanishes at the news. Liam and Ethan together? Well, another trouble.

here and I'm leaving now." I say,

She nods, "Okay."

******

sunshine is impaling New York City flaring a comfy warmth in the air that's blending with the soothing cool breeze and since it's spring, flowers of diverse colors and natures eliminating the beauty of this ultra-modern city with its spontaneous natural glory. Every time I come here, this flower garden surrounding the blue glass

piercing eyes around me. Pressing the button of the certain floor, I check myself on the lift mirror. I straighten the black blazer I'm wearing over the grey short-sleeved top and the skinny blue jeans with zippers. My hair is pulled up into a bun with loose strands falling on both sides

I step out, walking in the direction

bad luck, in the midway I meet Liam

pace. I'm not in a

am about to pass him when he

"Evie, wait."

my breath and slowly turn around when he approaches me. After that night, I

say something?" I ask in a stern

"Yeah."

"I'm listening."

bit shrunken like he is

that night. I shouldn't have talked to you like that. I...I just lost control. I'm sorry. Can we just forget it and become friends again like we were?" He speaks and he

he really understands his mistake and apologizes, I don't

realized what was wrong

asks and I almost say yes when I see the elevator open and a grumpy face comes

the elevator so he doesn't notice him. I immediately remove my hand from his and

you go and

in a distance,

myself ready for another

the first thing he says is, "What were you

is sullen as he

came running

the case." He shrugs

about a matter. Nothing else." I reply to which he narrows his eyes

and I can

which door is open. I hurriedly take a peek

to meet often. Nothing to do." I shrug

I just can't." He

booted

"Well, I heard you. Now stop whining and join the meeting. They're waiting for

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