A/N: I'm having a hard time over the past weeks with my daughter's health condition. Well, she's feeling better and I'm back on track.

Enjoy reading guys!

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I can feel the warm sun from the window of my car. I felt more relaxed and free after a run with Gus plus it's my independence day. Gus allow me to drive myself to work every Thursday.

"You can have the car by yourself after a run but I'm still watching you so you better behave or else you'll be off limits to the steering wheel as long as you have me around. Deal?" I smiled as I recalled Gus words. He's really strict and tough but he always have a soft heart when you need it.

It's good to have the wheel again as I drive smoothly to one of our owned hotel where I hold my office at the 20th floor. I should be there early since today is the schedule for the investors to get to see all our hotels and a meeting after about its performance last year.

I don't feel nervous at times like this coz I know that I have a couple of good people in my team who does their work with efficiency. I always have high expectations from them which they showed over the past years since my Dad's management. They never failed to give me what I want to be done.

I was in Barclay St. and I smiled as I saw the 30-storey hotel standing tall and proud. One of the building that shows the hard work that my father and his father had done in building and running this business.

Chantelli Group of Hotels has 6 hotels in different cities which I studied to manage in the past six years. It was never easy to be a Chantelli especially being responsible for managing the company instead of pursuing my passion in writing.

I have a lot of "what ifs" since I decided to join the company and much more came up when it was passed to me. What if I was given the chance to pursue my dream? What if my brother is around to run the company, am I like other women of my age having night life and enjoying throwing and attending parties? But those are all just "what ifs" and I don't know the answer of those till now.

I let out a sigh as I made a smooth right turn towards the entrance of Hotel Zeus. I spotted the valet on duty who immediately positioned himself to assist me. He opened the door of my car a soon as I parked in front of the main entrance of the building. I give him a nod as a signal that he can take over my car for proper parking on my reserved spot.

I saw Gus on the other side of the rolling door waiting for me.

"Good morning K. Breakfast is ready for you and the investors." He greeted me with a serious face as he took my bag and walk with me to the elevator.

"Good morning Gus. Had coffee already?" I ask him which he replied with a nod. "That's great." I uttered with a smile and get inside the lift.

I stayed calm and felt excited cause this day will mark new business opportunities and even expansion. I've been running the business for the last four years and I have gained enough knowledge and courage to handle it myself. My strong will and determination to learn helps me a lot and of course, my goal to let my father enjoy his life with my mom not stressing himself about the company.

The ping of the lift which signaled our arrival on the 30th floor of the building which hold my suit awaken me from my recollection. Gus walks by my side as soon as the lift opened and I saw Abba checking her planner. She smiled when she saw me and greeted me a good morning.

"Everything's settled Miss. The investors are inside." Her opening remarks.

"Thank you Abba. Please tell Cedric to prepare. We're leaving for Athena in twenty minutes after breakfast."

Abba replied with a nod as I enter the suit with Gus. The investors are comfortably seated in their seats while three kitchen staffs were serving food for breakfast. I displayed my smile as they stand to greet me. I gestured them to take their seats with my very accommodating smile.

We started breakfast as soon as everything was served and it went smoothly as expected.

Gus, Cedric and I ushered the visitors to the lift and all the way down to the lobby of the hotel where I can see the limo waiting outside ready to depart for our tour.

My car was ready too and it made me smile knowing that it was a good opportunity to have this tour scheduled on my free day. I can have the wheels for a long ride though I know that Gus attention is still on me all the time.

Gus took the limo as Cedric made company with the investors giving them an overview of Hotel Hera in Manhattan. It is one of our owned hotel with grand boutiques of designer items. It was designed to give comfort to our guests in their stay and of course in their shopping desires. They don't need to go to the mall just to shop coz almost all designer things that most socialites want is right there inside Hotel Hera.

I was tailing the limo enjoying my freedom having my car with me even for just a couple of minutes to our destination which is Hotel Hera. I know Gus attention is on me the whole time despite his focus on his driving.

I behave as what he always reminded me coz I don't want to have an accident and of course I don't want to be grounded from the wheel.

The tour at Hotel Hera was smooth sailing. The investors were impressed not only with the facade of the hotel but most especially with the amenities it offers which attracts most guests local or foreign visitors.

Crystal, our hotel manager did an impressive tour and had delivered a well prepared report on the overview of the hotel especially on its income.

I was not able to go with the next destination when I received an urgent call from the office. Cedric took a driver from Hotel Hera to go drive then to Hotel Venus and Gus went back with me to the office.

"What was the call all about?" Gus ask when we're on our way back to the office.

"Abba said someone's looking for me and said it's very important."

"Any details as to its urgency?"

"Nothing Gus. She just said, someone wants to see me now."

"Anyone you think of?"

"No one in particular Gus." I said though my heart is beating fast. I have a bad feeling with the call but I tried to be as calm as I can. Only two person I expect to make me feel this kind of feeling; my brother whom I longed for years and.. No! He can't be. There's no way he wanted to see me coz the last time we talk he wished not to see me ever again.

"Something's disturbing your mind...again." I heard Gus when he noticed my silence.

"Could it be Ken Gus?" I tried to check if we have the same feeling.

"I hope so." He answered still focused on the road.

We parked at the entrance letting the valet take over the car. Gus hurriedly open the door for me when he was down the car. We went straight to the lift and straight to my floor.

Abba meet us when we were out of the lift.

"Who is it Abba?" I calmly ask. Gus was listening whatever Abba will say.

"He did not tell me his name Miss. He just said that he is seeing you now while he can."

"Where is he?" I ask hoping it's Ken.

"He's in your office Miss Katie."

Gus tap my shoulder and went straight to my office. I know he wanted to check first for my safety and to avoid another disappointment.

I hope it's Ken. Please Lord! I silently pleaded while pacing back and forth in the hallway. Abba kept me company as minutes passed till Gus went out of my office.

I feel like my heart stop beating with the serious look on Gus's face while standing at the door. He gestured me to come to him.

I hesitated thinking who might be waiting for me inside.

"You need to see him." He uttered and open the door for me.

I walk slowly towards him and he open the door wide for me to get inside

I heard the door closed behind me and I can see the man's back as he seated on one of the chairs in front of my table.

I did not move from where I stand. I don't know if what I think is right. My heart was racing like horses set free from its saddle.

"Hi! My... My sec-secretary said you wanted to see me?" I stuttered but tried to compose myself. I want to see his face to confirm my feelings.

He slowly turn to face me. It's him! I'm right. Tears slowly fall down my checks when I see him smile at me. I realize how much I longed for those looks and his smiles for a very long time. I miss him so much more than words can say.

"Trina!" He uttered my name like he used to years back when we're together. It's all I need to release all my emotions I kept for long.

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