Chapter 60 Moving On
Nalzen
It’s been 3 months since I left our mansion.
No, Aaron’s Mansion!
And I’m glad that Aaron didn’t bother me at all. He gives me space just what I beg of him.
But this space seems empty! I felt lonely. I miss him so much. There’s no moment or second that I will not think of him.
Days had passed but I keep on missing him. I’m supposed to move on and be at peace.
But I keep on missing him every day! This feeling grows stronger but I can’t even call or text him.
My hands are itching that I accidentally pressed the call button.
But I turned off the call immediately. I don’t want to hear his voice. I will miss him even more.
I need to work as we are busy with our next fashion show. It will be held in New York.
Just imagine that! I’am now a successful CEO/Fashion Designer of my own company.
But I can’t forget Nica because this company is formerly owned by her. She’s dedicated to working and her skills in Fashion are superb. If she didn’t hate me. I will probably give her another chance to work. But she hated me to the bone.
I’ve been hated by many of them and lately, it’s Andrea.
We are having our monthly meeting today and I was told already that Aaron won’t come. His representative which is his vice president will attend instead of him. And it’s none other than Andrea!
It’s been months that she’s been here trying to create chaos and ruin my day. But I will always not allow her.
Once is enough and always is too much. She can’t destroy what I hardly earn.
She is just in here for formality but she is not interested in fashion.
I don’t know why Aaron let her handle this project.
Just maybe to piss me off and ruin my mood.
Or, it’s just Andrea’s doing and he didn’t know about it.
Either of them, I don’t want to care anymore. I wanted peace but they won’t give it to me. The only way to do is to ignore them. Pretending that they didn’t exist.
Greg is always supportive of me. He’s been my best friend as what he promised and offered. And I’m glad that at the end of the day. I can still be able to smile because of him.
The door is widely open. And Andrea pop out smiling like a devil.
“Hello everyone! Am I late?” She asked while faking a smile.
I just rolled my eyes. She’s been like that! Her favorite scene is a dramatic entrance without knocking on the door. She will always come late and she loves to see everyone waiting for her.
She feels like an important person. Feeling VIP!
She can do what she wants to do but I cannot tolerate it anymore.
No one wanted to talk to her. So, no one answered.
“What are we waiting for? Shall we begin? I have another meeting after an hour.”She said while watching her expensive Rolex watch.
“Later, we will begin but let me tell you something first,” I said without smiling.
I thought that she was an innocent and kind lady when I didn’t meet her before but I was wrong. She is a demon in disguise with a face of an Angel.
How could Aaron didn’t notice it all?
He loves her that much…
And it’s killing me. The pain is too much that makes my heart bleeds. I accepted it and try to move on but I will always fail.
“Oh, And what is that something?” She asked while raising her eyebrow.
“Next time. I will not tolerate tardiness anymore. Let’s all be professional and attend our meetings on time.” I said.
But she just smirk at me while flipping her hair.
What an arrogant jerk!
“So, you are telling me that I’am not professional?” She asked angrily.
“I didn’t say that. It comes from your mouth.” I answered innocently.
“But you are! You are trying to humiliate me.”
She’s looking for trouble. It’s always like this and I’m tired of her!
“I didn’t humiliate you. We are the Boss and we should set a good example for our employees. But you are doing the opposite. I wonder why Aaron trusted you this much. You didn’t even care!” I burst out in anger.
But Andrea laugh at me. Loud enough to echo the whole office
“So that’s it. The Famous Nalzen Villarreal is jealous of me!”She said while laughing.
And my blood boils from what I heard.
“What? Don’t change the topic, Miss Castillo. We are talking about your tardiness. Not that nonsense assumption of yours ” I answered seriously but she just smirk at me.
“Okay, But I will tell you why Ms. Villarreal so that you can sleep peacefully tonight. Babe, trusted me because he LOVES ME! As simple as that. Hope you’re satisfied with my answer.” She said then sit down.
She deliberately emphasizes the word Love to piss me and her voice is louder than normal so that others will hear.
And she succeeded! People are murmuring with each other as if I’am not in here!
I’m so angry right now but I’m trying to control myself. I could not lose my temper in front of everyone.
Andrea is secretly rejoicing and looking at me with that fake smile of her!
I wanted to speak but is interrupted by a knocking on the door. I told my secretary to open it. The door is not locked but the person outside still knocks.
That person knows respect. Andrea knows nothing.
But I was shocked and freeze in my chair when I see who was outside the door.
Aaron walked in. I could not take away my eyes from him. His charm is captivating. He is very attractive and handsome and every woman in this room is attracted to him. He loses a little weight and has a baby beard on his chin.
Wondered how it felt to be kissed by him again with that baby beard touching my…
What are you thinking Nalzen? I think I’m going crazy right now. But I need to compose myself and act as if nothing happened.
When I’am looking at Andrea my anger and frustrations towards Aaron will come back to life. He’s giving her what she likes and spoiling her bad attitude. Well, lucky her! I think I’am jealous but I couldn’t accept it.
I have my pride and I don’t want to be hurt anymore.
But it keeps on hurting me every day! Thinking that they are always together and making love to each other. It’s killing me!
“Hopefully, I’am not late.”He said without smiling.
I noticed that he is carrying an envelope with him.
Andrea stand up and hold Aaron’s arms.
“Babe! You are not late. We are about to start. Come here let’s sit down.” Andrea said in a seductive voice.
And I don’t know why I hate it.
Will I be able to speak at this meeting? I don’t know!
I was lost in my thought when Greg tap my shoulder.
“Are you okay? Don’t be nervous, show them that you are not affected and are doing well. You can do it Nalzen!” He whispers, giving me courage. And it helps me.
He is always my guardian angel!
I smile at him and nod my head.
“Shall we begin or you are just whispering around the corner flirting with each other!” Aaron’s loud voice startled me.
But how could he say that! I take a deep breath to calm myself. I should end this meeting quickly.
I don’t want to see them anymore!
I give him a fake smile.
“Yeah, but inappropriate behavior is much more disgusting Mr. Montgomery. It’s more than flirting!” I said and look at Andrea’s hand on his stomach and legs.
He pushes Andrea’s hand and gives her a death glare.
Andrea didn’t bother him at all. I don’t know why he is like that. Maybe he wanted their relationship in private but Andrea loves to show off.
I take the opportunity and begin to discuss our topic for today’s meeting. It went smoothly because Andrea didn’t speak again or contradict my proposal.
Unlike before that, it will take long hours to finish our meeting because she has many demands and everything.
But now she is seriously listening without complaining.
And that’s good because I finish early and I wanted to run out of the room. I don’t want to see them anymore!
“Let’s go,” Greg said.
“Okay, wait for a little bit. I will check the documents for tomorrow.” I answered.
“We need to talk,” Aaron said shortly.
I didn’t mind him. Maybe he is only talking to Andrea.
“Are you deaf now? We need to talk. Now!” Aaron raised his voice but I didn’t mind him at all. I continue what I’am doing.
Maybe they are quarreling. I wish they will get out and not be here in my office!
“What are you doing? There’s nothing to talk about. You may leave!” Greg said angrily.
I finally look at them and didn’t see Andrea! Where is that bitch?
“Mine your own business, Mr. Greg Muller!” Aaron answered angrily.
What is happening here?
Don’t tell me that Aaron is talking to me?
“Mr. Montgomery, why are you still here?”I asked.
And he just looked at me with frustration.
“I’ve been talking for ages and you didn’t even bother to listen? Am I that invisible to you? We need to talk now. Nalzen Villarreal!” Aaron shouted that it hurt my ears.
“Don’t you dare shout at her!” Greg is angry and ready to punch Aaron.Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.
Good thing that I manage to pull him towards me.
“Greg, it’s okay. I will talk to him, just leave us alone.”I said smiling.
“But- Are you sure?” He asked worriedly.
“Yeah,” I answered.
Then Greg walked out and slammed the door.
I sit down at my table and he throws the envelope in front of me…
“What is this?” I asked confused.