The Right One

"A great sex"

His words made her tense for a while but a slow smile carves her lips.

"Of course" With a challenging smile, she agrees, earning her a satisfied smirk.

And the challenge was gladly accepted.

The moment they were inside her hotel room, she was immediately ravished by his demanding kisses.

"Haaah..." She had the chance to fill her lungs with air after he releases her from scorching his mouth.

She almost cannot keep up with his ravishing passion. Not expecting such fervor. But she is loving his rough ministration.

Tilting her head upward, his lips and tongue trailed her jaw upward until he reached her ear. With his hot breath and wet tongue gracing her fevered skin, goosebumps cover her entire body.

He was aware of her delicious response and it's fueling his desire. His hands are exploring her body, seeming to be memorizing every curve and crevice. Until she felt the coldness around her hips. It only means one thing, her garments are gradually discarded.

"You're...waiting for... a hook up" Between his ragged breaths and kissing her neck, he mutters. It's not a question but more of a statement.

"Yes," she manages to respond amidst his pleasurable assault on her body.

"You've turned down a lot" he added, nibbling her jaw.

"I have a high standard" she mumbles while enjoying his hands and kisses.

"So, I met the standard" he gently bites her chin.

"First in my rank, actually" she smiles while clinging to him for support. Her feet are losing their strength and she needs his strength. His hands are also doing wonders to her body and she has to gasp her every breath.

"Care for a name?" he breathlessly asks.

"Nah, it could complicate things" Despite her euphoria, she declines.

"Just a hook up...just a night" like a realization, he mutters while glancing at her.

"Yes" readily, she replies. She was tempted to know his name and give him hers, but she got hold of herself on time. It's supposed to be just a hook-up.

"Well, then. One night it is..." with a clenched jaw, he mutters before continuing with what he left off.

One of his hands grabs her butt and grinds her against his hard bump. While the other is making its way inside her top.

"Ahmm..." With closed eyes, her body voluntarily arches.

"Perfect grab" he mutters after his hand found her perfect-size mount.

"Hmmngh..." was her only response to his gentle kneading.

His expertise is overwhelming her senses, she lost grasp of what's happening. She realized she was lying down after she felt the softness underneath her.

"Am I worth the first rank?" with his heavy breath fanning her face, he nuzzles his lips against her skin.

"Exceptional" she muster to say amidst the breathtaking pleasure he bestows on her body.

With him hovering above her, she felt dominated. And she was fully aware of his hands, playfully trailing their way between her legs.

"Ahh" her body voluntarily arches when his fingers start to play with her moist slit. Teasing her to yearn for more of his touch.

"Please...." her desperation sounded as she chase his every light stroke. Her breath is becoming heavier and heavier.

"Please, what?" with his eyes plastered on her grimacing face, he continued to lightly caress the wetness moistening his fingers.

"More..." she doesn't know what she was asking for but she knows there was something he should do to appease the hunger he stir deep inside her soul.

"Of course..." his heavy breath rumbles her ears.

"Ahrghh..." her moan that sounded like a growl echoes in the silence of the room after his fingers did more than teasing. Her body arches and it stays mid-air while she relishes the pleasure of his every stroke.

"So wet..." Watching her gasping face, he breathily mumbles. His fingers are dripping wet while making their way, up and down her precious jewel.

"Ahhn..." With her fingers digging into his arms, her body voluntarily moves to the rhythm she wasn't aware she knew.

She no longer cares how she looks while she opens her legs wide to accommodate his huge frame, especially his fingers. Waiting for the unknown. While her loud moans fill his ears and it's fueling his fervor.

"You're ready for me..." he huskily whispers.

"Yes... " deliriously, she moans. She is trembling and she seems to have lost control of her body from anticipation.

"Open your eyes" With a stern command, he waits for her to obey.

She did obey despite struggling to focus. With her gasping breath, she meets his intense gaze.

He could see the ravenous desire she yearns to fulfill. The delightful response of her body to his touch is satisfying his desirous need to possess her.

Ceaselessly, he continues to fondle her readiness. Making sure she could accommodate him.

"Look at me and don't dare look away" He hoarsely added. And she did. Their hot breaths met as they are closely staring at each other's ravenous eyes.

"Yes" with the hitched breath, she whispers, almost inaudible.

The anticipation intensified when she felt the smooth tip positioned on her entrance. About to gain entrance. And it did as his hips thrust forward.

"Ahrgh!"

With her nails digging into his skin, her pained cry echoes.

"Fuck!" Suddenly, he stopped midway. Abruptly propping his elbows to support his weight from thrusting deeper.

"What the fuck?" With gritted teeth and contained fury, he glares at her. However, she was not able to see his anger with her closed eyes.

"Open your eyes. Look at me" clenching his jaw, he demanded. His body is trembling from the need to be sheathed but was repressed.

"Just...let me...breath...please" Forcing herself to meet his scowling gaze, she tries to beg whilst her pained voice.

"What's your game?" But he was not placated.

"None..." She desperately denies it. A tear drops from her brimming pained eyes.

"Don't make a fool out of me" With a dangerous hint in his voice, he warns.

"I am not... Please... just give me time" she continues to plead whilst the unbearable pain below her body.

"Shit! Fuck you" Angrily, he mutters while pulling himself out.

"No...no, please don't...argh..." Her words were trapped when she felt another jolt of searing pain from his harsh movement.

"What's your game?" Gritting his teeth, he asks again. But this time, her hand is wrapped around her neck, choking her. If a glare could kill, she was long dead.

"ahck..." Despite how futile her chance was, she tries to remove his hand from her neck.

"Please...I can't... breathe..." With wide eyes and gasping for air, she begs.

Seeing her bloodshot eyes, brimming with tears, he abruptly released her. In a fleeting moment, he lost himself in the fury he feels.

"-ough...-ough...-ough" Holding her neck, a whopping cough follows as air rushes to her lungs.

Whilst in their awkward state, he remains angry. But despite his growing anger, he controls himself as he watches her compose herself. He even took the chance to glance below his body to see the streak of red mixed with the usual. And it confirms it all.

"What's your game? Answer me!" With chilling coldness in his voice, he demanded.

"As I have said...none" After being able to speak, she turns to meet his piercing eyes.

"I just want fun tonight. That's all. If my being..." She pauses to take a deep breath.

"If it matters to you, then I understand if you will leave" she continues without tearing her gaze away from him.

As their intense gazes lock, silence rules. Both are on their own contemplation. His earnest piercing gaze bore on her, somewhat drilling her innermost thoughts.

"No matter how huge I am, I can't make you bleed like this" after a while of silence, he mutters with a clenched jaw.

"Yes, this is my first. You're my first. I want to lose it to someone worthy of my attention. And it's you" Without inhibition, she candidly retorted.

"I don't need a game. I can have a man anytime but I waited. Until I noticed you. I know I found the right one" she added while still holding his gaze.

"We are both adults. I want this and if you are willing to splurge for me, then let's stop talking and do it. But if you can't indulge me, then you are free to leave" she casually added.

As much as she wanted to convince him, she deems it would be pointless. She will not stop him though she would be upset to be left hanging.

The grueling wait is slowly consuming her self-confidence but she endures the tense silence.

"Then bear with me" he coldly mutters.

Before she could realize what he means, his lips covers hers with a punishing kiss. But the kisses did not distract her from his intrusion as his hips firmly thrust forward.

"Ahhhn..." Her muffled groan was drowned in his devouring kiss.

But despite her dulled state, she was aware of the fingers intertwined with hers. With his act, she surprisingly found comfort. Rough and tender, that's how he is and it immensely appeased her from the pain.

Not long, they are moving in rhythm. And the pain she felt earlier was gradually replaced by something wonderful. A sensation she cannot explain. All she knows, it's bringing her to a certain pinnacle. A journey to the unknown.

But unlike earlier, there's something more than the pleasure he was starting to bestow her. And suddenly, realization struck her.

"You've taken it off?!" Gasping from their lengthy mouth duel, she raves in pure surprise.

"Ahhn..." Despite her shock, she can't help but moan as he continues with his steady onslaught on her tightness.

His hips' rhythmic movement and how her body responds to it are distracting her. She is becoming more defenseless by his delicious attack.

The bed moves with them while ragged breath fills the emptiness of the room. Like two wounded animals, they noisily traverse the direction toward the zenith of their heaven. It's a short yet rough path and they were so close to reaching the peak.

"Ahhn..." "Arghh..."

Grunts and groans erupted as their sweaty convulsing bodies tense at the apex they just reached. Their heavy breath fills each other's ears while he was slumped above her. She bears his weight which surprisingly gave her unexplainable solace.

"Did you realize, what you did is precarious?" she whispers after a while of having a grasp of her heavy breaths.

However, she got no response from him. He continued to be buried in the crook of her neck. Unbothered by his weight, crushing her.

"You took it off" She added after taking a deep breath.

"You want fun tonight, show me more" He mutters instead of dealing with her concern.

Slowly he straightens and propped himself to look at her in the eyes. And he saw her hesitation.

"I'm clean if that's what worrying you" Whilst his calm tone, she could hint at the sharpness in his words.

Gauging his temperament, she stares at him for a while before a chuckle erupted from her.

"Let's loosen up. This is not the one-night stand I'm fantasizing about. This should be fun with a lot of s€x, not a series of confrontations" Chuckling, she mumbles. While he calmly watches her face.

"Yay...!"

Suddenly, she was veered atop him. Stradling him while their bodies were still joined. And their position brought the monster deeper than she was prepared to accommodate.

"Argh..." Quickly, she braced her weight above him but she was still overwhelmed by the fullness she immediately feels.

"Shit" She mutters under her ragged breath while she tries to adjust the depth of his intrusion.

She would try to pull to ease her delicious discomfort but some of her movement would unintentionally push him more inside. Imitating the rhythm they just had earlier.

"Fuck" Her unnecessary activity atop him is making him crazy. Her innocent ministration is simply revealing her inexperience and at the same time giving him conflicting emotions.

"Oh, shit. I'm leaking" Out of nowhere she exclaims with wide eyes.

"Urgh" He loudly groans when she suddenly lifted herself to take a look at their joined bodies. But quickly slumped back after hearing his loud outbursts.

"Ahh, shit. That was good" She raves in surprise after realizing the pleasure of what she did. She even tries it for the second time and her eyes voluntarily close while relishing the sensation.

If she's fascinated, he was on the brink of losing his sanity. Above and joined to him is a naked splendor, ready to be ravished.

"Get this hips, working" His ravenous desire to possess her again resonated in his deep voice. Cupping both sides of her hips, he guides her to move the way he wanted.

"Ahhn...this is great" Panting, she exclaims while moving her hips at a steady pace. She enjoys her ride for a while before she leans forward to claim his lips that he has been biting while watching her.

"Uhm..." His groan was stifled by her demanding kiss. It's now her time to dominate him and it feels great.

Though her kisses lack expertise, it affects him in an unexpected way. She is enjoying her innocent ministration until her kisses trail his prominent jaw down to his neck. She starts with soft nibbles until he noticed she's sucking his skin.

"Fuck, you're marking me" he mutters whilst in his delirious state. He was never been marked and never on a one-night stand. But the woman dares to give him not only one but several of them.

Despite his hard tone, she remains unaffected. And with a sheepish grin on her beautiful face, she meets his glaring gaze.

"I've been dreaming to make hickeys. I want to try it" she casually explains with a sweet smile.

"I feel like an expert" she mumbles while caressing the spot of her masterpiece. Proud of what she did.

"Fuck, I have an important meeting tomorrow and I'll be wearing your marks. I'll be in real trouble" He irritatedly mumbles while rubbing his neck as if he could erase the red and purple fleck she made.

"It's just hickeys, what worst could happen?" With a shrug, she retorted with nonchalance.

Looking at her like she had the dumbest question, he glare at her with pure annoyance. He has all the patience in the world but the woman has the power to rile him. It's something new to him and to think they are in the middle of having s€x.

"Forced marriage" he mutters which made her eyes widen and dropped her jaw.

****tbc****

Hickeys

Despite giving her a fright of possible forced marriage because of the hickies she gave him, they still manage to finish their second round.

Exhausted and satiated, they fell asleep and it was before dawn that she starts to stir. Disoriented and pained, she tries to focus. Then, the memories of last night came rushing. And despite the discomfort she feels, a sleepy smile graces her lips. It was the best night of her life. A night she will never forget.

Taking a deep breath, her nostrils were filled with the masculine scent of the naked figure next to her. It's another new for her, experiencing waking up with a man. And she's liking it. She admit it or not, it brought warmth to her heart.

As much as she wanted to continue to be enveloped in his strong arms, she forces herself to wake up. She needs to leave.

Ever so slowly, she carefully removes the arms wrapped around her. And when she thought she was successful, she cautiously eases away from him to get off the bed.

"Where are you going?" His hoarse from sleep voice startled her together with the hand that abruptly grips her arm.

For a while, she froze on her spot before slowly turning to his side to find him still with closed eyes. But not long, they start to squint until it finally opens.

"Where are you going?" He asks again after getting no reply from her earlier.

But she was too immersed in staring at him to grasp his words. His bed hair and sleepy state are adorably cute. She hasn't thought she would find his disheveled look, fascinating.

Unlike last night, she doesn't feel the lust that burns her. This time, seeing him in such domesticity hits something different than just a need of the body.

"You want to use the bathroom?" He mumbles while rubbing away the sleep from his eyes.

"Ahm...yes. I will be taking a shower. It's almost morning, I need to go" Coming back to her senses, she quickly explains.

Her words made him pause what he was doing to thoughtfully stare at her. Seems to just have realized it was the end of the one night they shared.

"It's almost dawn. Cinderella needs to leave or she will turn into a pumpkin" she tries to joke at the complicated look in his eyes.

But it was a joke that even she doesn't find funny. She never expected that a one-night stand could be this complicated. She was not prepared that leaving could be difficult.

Even he was looking at her, unamused and at the same time deeply thoughtful.

"Yeah, just for a night. Right?" He scoffs while nodding, fully understanding what she meant.

"Yes, one night" Nodding, she tries to smile but her lips seem too heavy for a smile.

"How about the name" He added drily. Not expecting too much from her. She made it clear last night, but for no apparent reason, he brought it up again.

Taking a subtle deep breath, she slowly releases it with a sigh. Somehow knowing he already expects her response.

"That would just complicate things. Let's be a stranger to each other" Another laborious smile carves her lips.

"And if we happen to cross paths again, let's pretend we haven't met. That this night never happened between us" she added.

The more they talk the more her chest constricts heavily. Is this what she is supposed to feel after a rumble under the sheet? How could others survive every time they have a one-night stand? Or it is just her because it's her first?

Haywire thoughts are filling her head. A lot of questions she needs to answer. But she won't dare ask.

"Hah..."

She was pulled back to the present when she hears his sarcastic chuckle. And while staring at his piercing eyes, she gave him a soft smile. That's all she could muster.

It's been a moment of pure silence as they lock their gazes before she was pulled back into his arms. She was startled but she didn't resist. Whatever he plans to do, she's surprisingly looking forward to it.

"Then, let's have the last round" He mutters while snuggling her lips before claiming them.

And like a moth against the temptation of a flickering fire, she was enticed. She allowed him to ravish her body. But unlike the previous night, he is more gentle. Almost tender that's she's loving it.

Without losing fervor, their every move is unhurried. Seeming to be relishing every moment that they are together. If not for being a stranger, they could have mistaken their act for making love. For someone with experience, it is way far from the usual rumble of a one-night stand.

For the third time, he claims her. But this time it's somewhat cherishing gentleness, almost soulful. Both are aware of the invisible connection developed between them. But given their circumstance, they are desperately struggling to resist.

"Ahhn..." Her moans were muffled by his slow lingering kisses while they move in rhythm as one. Different from their previous ones.

With her arms wrapped around him, her hands move to explore his splendor. Seeming to memorize every firm muscle of his perfectly toned body. He feels great in her touch. While he did the same. His hands wander around her flawless nakedness.

As they pave the way toward their heaven, they pour everything into the unspoken language that only lovers know. They dance to unheard music. Their bodies knew their deepest yearning amidst the certainty of not meeting again.

It's just a one-night stand. They are supposed to just hook up and leave. But their impending parting seems arduous for her.

And it's been in her mind since she left the hotel. Leaving the stranger who has been a huge part of her unforgettable night.

No matter where her feet and her crazy brain would bring her, she will never forget the man who claimed her first.

"Thank you for a wonderful experience. Whoever you are" She whispers while blankly staring far away. The sun is already rising on the horizon and her flight is about to depart.

While the plane rises into the air, her heart continues to sink deeper into unexpected despair. The heaviness is overwhelming her and a tear fell down her cheeks. The realization struck her hard but she fervently shakes her head while massaging her constricted chest.

"Shit" She has to take several deep breaths to ease his laborious breath. The first time she got affected by leaving.

"Why should you be special?"

"No, you're nothing special" She kept on mumbling while taking deep breaths. Convincing herself everything is normal and she must go on with her plans.

"Clam down, Skye. You're just being trivial. Stop being sentimental" she added with closed eyes. She has a few hours before landing and with the exhaustion she feels right now, she plans to sleep. But her head is haywire.

Thankfully, exhaustion won. She unknowingly enters the pit of slumber while she's busy reminiscing her thoughts of last night.

All thoughts were pushed to the corner of her head the instant she disembarks. She needs to catch a cab or she will be late. It's her first day on the job and she doesn't want to create a not-so-good impression about tardiness. Thankfully, she decided to change her clothes at the airport before she took her flight earlier.

From the airport, she will go directly to work, and luckily, a lot of cabs were waiting outside of the arrival.

With unconscious tapping on the armrest of the vehicle, she fervently looks around the new territory. It was her first time being in the country and she feels like she did a great decision.

"This is what I envision it to be" She cheerfully whispers while watching the proud skyscrapers around the city. The most industrialized city she's been with.

"Wright Group of Companies is a massive factor in this country's success" she mumbles without expecting a response.

Several buildings, if not all, display the WGC emblem. An obvious reality that the city is ruled by the biggest conglomerate in the world.

"If one of the Wrights would pursue a seat in politics, they would surely dominate. The entire population loves them. But they are too busy for politics"

The driver who has been discreetly watching her fascination with the scenery around, speaks.

"Really? They are amazing" With wide eyes and a sweet smile, she raves in surprise.

"Tourist?" He amiably asks. They are used to tourists visiting the country, especially the main city.

"No, sir. I will be working at the WGC main office" Proudly, she announces.

"Wow, congratulations. Employees of WGC are well compensated. You're lucky" With a sincere smile, he salutes her.

"Thank you" she sweetly smiles before her eyes caught the tallest edifice among the skyscrapers she saw along the way.

"We are almost there" The driver gaily announces upon seeing her gaping at the towering structure ahead of them.

"Good luck with your job. Have a great day, madam" After stopping at the very front of the enormous building, he turned to look at her.

"Thank you" she just absent-mindedly mumbles while getting out of the vehicle. Indeed she was speechless about how magnificent the place is.

The photos on the web did not give justice to its true grandeur.

"This is it, Skye. This will be our playground for now" she whispers to herself while she looks up at the intimidating structure in front of her. She has to squint to see its top but the sun is too bright despite wearing sunglasses.

"I will be late" Realizing the bright ray of the sun, she was reminded of the time she needs to be at work.

"Shit, you can't be late, Skye" she mutters under her breath while taking long strides towards the building.

Not only her who is in a hurry. The lobby is full of well-dressed quickly pacing people. Everyone looks elegant in their business suit.

Good thing she chooses to wear nude-colored tailored pants paired with her white chiffon long-sleeve top with the same color inner camisole. Only a classic diamond earring adorns her ears and a white strap watch is around her wrist. Her two inches stiletto sling-back pumps the same color as her pants, finish her elegant attire.

Glancing at her watch, it's still fifteen minutes before clock-in but everyone including her doesn't want to dally.

Clutching her white Lou Lou bag, she joins the pool of hastening employees toward the elevators. It's quite packed but she managed to find a spot.

Standing in front of the doors, she entertain herself by watching the number display when she noticed an unobtrusive commotion on her right side.

"One of the heirs has arrived"

"I really can't get enough of these brothers. They are such perfection"

"Gorgeous like their parents"

"Who arrived? We are lucky to see one of them this early in the morning"

"The third heir, I think. Those are his security"

"COO Xander Wright is always the charming one, unlike Sir Alek and CEO Lucas. The two older brothers are so dangerously intimidating. I'm scared to even look at them when I happen to meet them here"

Curious to see the topic of discussion among the employees, she tries to stretch her neck to skim the crowd. Searching for the person they are talking about. And indeed, a group of several men in black suits are rounding a prominent figure.

"Yes, it's COO Xander Voulker Wright" someone confirms in a hushed voice.

"He is so handsome"

"Are those kiss marks on his neck?" With pure shock, someone raves in contained enthusiasm.

"What? Let me see" Tiptoeing and trying to be discreet, some of the women made a ruckus of stretching their necks to have a peek.

"Shit, Mr. Xander Wright is covered with hickeys" someone also exclaims in hosted voice.

"What an audacious woman to have left her marks on Mr. Wright"

"Is he in a relationship?"

"I don't think so. He doesn't relationships"

Murmurs started to whir around, but Skye's focus was not on them. It's on the imposing figure whose face she will never forget.

Looking at the man whose eyes were concealed by expensive sunglasses, her entire body went cold. If he was aware of the murmurs around him, he shows no hint. But he slightly turned toward the noise and where she was standing.

Abruptly, she turns away, afraid he might spot her. She hides as much as she can from the people beside her. She just can't believe her misfortune of being in one place with him.

Did she just spend the night with one of the heirs of the Wright Group of Companies?

Because the man standing several feet away from her was the man who claimed her innocence. And the one she gave hickeys.

Xander Voulker Wright.

****tbc****

The Man She Cannot Forget

Glancing for the second time, she got her confirmation. Her body went numb as she gapes at the man in disbelief until he disappeared inside the elevator. The one that ordinary employees were not allowed.

Even after the door closes, her eyes are still glued in his direction.

What should she do?

But before she could find an answer, she was pushed towards the open elevator. So as not to fall, she goes with the flow.

The entire ride has been a conflicting battle for her haywire thoughts. She wanted to flee but her feet are too weak to even take a step. Until she reaches her floor.

With slow unsure steps, she went out. But unlike the others who kept their hastened pace, she went to the corner to lean on the wall. She needs to compose herself before facing anyone.

"This is a huge building, there's no way we will easily bump into each other. Or I could try to avoid him" she whispers, trying to convince herself to stay calm.

"I can't mess this up. I want this job" She frustratedly continues while taking deep breaths.

She can't still compromise in her mind that her one-night stand was her future employer. How can she face him in case they will have the chance to meet? Will he remember her? Maybe or maybe not.

As the clock-in is nearing, she tries to take a step toward where she was instructed to proceed. She needs to report to her superior, so she set aside her predicament and straightens her back.

"You can do this, Skye. It's not like he will be your immediate boss. You have a long way before you could even step on the same floor as him" Making up her mind, she firmly mumbles. Unbothered by the peculiar looks she got from the passersby seeing her talking to herself.

After gaining some self-confidence, she walks the hallway until she reached her destination. She looks around and sees several employees have already occupied their spots. Some spare her a curious glance while others remain unconcerned.

"Good morning, I'm Skye Monticello. The new employee"

With a polite smile, she approaches someone to introduce herself and shows her the employee pass she got from the lobby.

"Oh, yes, yes. We are waiting for you. I'm Carmie, by the way. I should be introducing you around but we will be tremendously busy today, so we will do it tomorrow" Carmie speaks fast but she has an amicable aura she likes.

"I don't mind, Miss Carmie. Please tell me what I could do to help" Smiling, she appeased the pretty woman.

"There's a stockholder meeting and we need to prepare these documents" Holding a folder, Carmie raises it to show her. But before she could respond, everyone including her turned to the commotion at the door.

"The boss has arrived and all are talking about the kiss marks around his neck"

One employee arrives and announces while trying to catch her breath. She seems to have run the entire hallway just to tell the news.

"What? Really? Have you seen them?"

"Is he in a relationship?"

"I don't think so. He doesn't do relationships"

"All the Wright family members will be at the meeting. Madame Alexzia would surely make a fuss of the marks"

"They would surely hunt whoever is that woman. Sir Xander is very strict with his sexual relationships, and having those marks is something his family would surely consider serious"

Everyone is so busy with their discussion that no one noticed Skye who immediately gone stiff at the mention of the incident.

"And he is in a foul mood this morning, so better do your job or we will all be in trouble" another woman enters with a serious expression. She looks around the entire room before her gaze stopped at Skye.

The previous boisterous atmosphere instantly tense after the entrance of the woman.

"This is the new employee?"

Skye immediately straightens on her feet whilst the scrutinizing gaze of the woman.

"Yes, Madame. Hello, I'm Skye Monticello. Good morning" she quickly introduces herself but the woman just turns away without acknowledging her greetings.

"Mr. Wright needs the document now" Opening her palm to Carmie, she raised a brow while waiting.

"Here, Nathalie" Hurriedly, Carmie handed her the folders on her table.

"Prepare the other documents that Mr. Wright might need later. And make sure to orient the new employee. I don't want her messing around" She haughtily announces before turning away to leave, bringing the folders with her.

"She always acts like she is above every one of us" Carmie softly mumbles while leering at the leaving figure of Nathalie.

"She's acting like Sir Xander's executive assistant. But just like all of us, she's just one of the secretaries" another one whispers beside them.

"She looks pissed"

"Of course, she will be. Sir Xander arrived with hickeys and surely, jealousy is eating her soul" Someone whispers with a chuckle.

Amidst all the hushed uproar among the staff, Skye remains stupefied. She has been listening and the more she hears them the more she becomes apprehensive.

"I will introduce you to Sir Xander tomorrow. You're cute and charming. Surely he will be interested to know you. And the Human Resource Department is high praise for your credentials and interview. You can easily outshine Nathalie" Carmie suddenly turns to tell her. If she is teasing, Skye can no longer differentiate. She is too immersed in her thoughts to mind other things.

"Huh?" Surprised by the sudden attention not only from Carmie, she gapes while looking so baffled.

"I will bring you to Sir Xander's office tomorrow to introduce you to him. He needs to meet the new addition to his team" Carmie repeated upon seeing her perplexity.

"Huh? Why?" She whispers while dreading the answer.

"Because you're one of Sir Xander's secretaries" Though perplexed by her odd behavior, Carmie patiently explains.

Hearing the dreadful truth, her blood seems to be drained with the way she pales. Her feet wavered but she grabs the edge of the table to support her weight.

"Hey, what's wrong? You look pale" Carmie rushes to her side to check on her. Even the others are worriedly watching.

"Ahm...I haven't had breakfast before coming here" Although it's the truth, it's not the reason for her predicament.

"There's a pantry over there, come. Let's see what you can have for you" Carmie volunteers while holding her arm. And as not to raise suspicion, she let her help her.

While in the pantry, Carmie prepares a cup of coffee after bringing out a slice of pie front the fridge. But food is the least she needs right now. She feels numb and conflicted.

If she will be Xander Wright's secretary, everything will be a lot more complicated. Yes, he is special. But will it be enough? Mixing business with pleasure is not in her plan. She can't work with him after their passionate rumble. That would be immensely awkward. Under any circumstance, she's not ready to face him again, more so as her boss.

"Excuse me" Suddenly, she stands up and turns toward the door.

"Hey, where are you going? Your coffee is ready" Carmie stops her midstep.

"Ahm, I need fresh air" She just mumbled before striding outside. And without looking at anyone, she rushes out of the door. Leaving everyone, curious while following her departing figure.

Thankfully, the elevator was empty. No one would see her on the verge of breaking down.

"You've messed up, Skye"

"You've messed up big time" She keeps mumbling while calming her shaggy breath.

"Why should it be him?" Clasping her chest, she continues to talk to herself. While watching the number go down, she struggles to calm herself.

And the instant the elevator door opens, she rushed outside with a bowed head. Unbothered by the people she almost bumped into. The sound of the hasty step of her heels echoed in the now-empty lobby. She only slowed down when she reaches outside.

It was surprisingly a relief when she was on the sidewalk. She seems to have acquired freedom from the constricted thoughts bothering her earlier.

Without thinking much, she hailed a cab. She stiffly sits inside the vehicle while she remains motionless, hearing nothing even the query of the driver.

"Madame?"

She got a whiff of his voice, bringing her to the present.

"Where will I bring you?" He added after seeing her look at him.

"Airport" She briefly said.

After her terse reply, everything came in a blur. One moment she was inside the moving vehicle and the next thing she realized, she was already in the airport, blankly staring at the flight board at the departure. Her head is still empty and she doesn't know what to do next. She wasn't ready for the surprise she had earlier so she hasn't planned her next move.

"What's the earliest flight we have here?" She whispers to herself while scanning the list. After a long moment of contemplation and pondering, she comes to terms with herself.

"Let's try Asia" She mumbles after huffing her breath. It's not even two hours after she arrived in the country but here she is, already leaving.

Glancing at the busy street across the building, she was tempted to hail a cab and go back. But her feet are too heavy to move.

Making up her mind, she looks away and walks to the counter to book her chosen flight. Not long, it was completed.

Staring at her plane ticket and passport, she heaves several deep sighs. And for the last time, she glances at the road leading to where she came from. Her heart is in grief for losing her supposed dream job.

She has been looking forward to being part of the WGC and to live in the city she had been dreaming of exploring. But because she is a coward, she is fleeing.

"Goodbye for now" she whispers while staring at the massive billboard showing the advertisement of the Wright Group of Companies.

Her longing gaze stares at the particular figure in the family portrait of the Wright family.

"I will be back. Yes, I will" she whispers like a promise despite its uncertainty.

With sure steps, she walks away, carrying her only possession, her Lou Lou bag, and all the memories of the man she will never forget.

****tbc****