Jason's POV
I led the way in for Patricia wondering what could be the reason for the sudden appreance, I for one haven't seen our mates in so long, and this should be the first am seeing, Daniel moved to England and it's far from my place, we haven't spoken for like six years now, and as for Alex we're casual but we hardly talk now, ever since he went into modeling he's always busy with work, and well his girlfriend who I heard he's engaged to now.

"So what do you want to talk about?" I went straight to the point the moment we stepped in "Deebika?" I called out to our Stewart "can I get you anything to drink?" I asked her studying her appearance.

"Red wine should be fine." she adjusted her sitting position.

"Get her a red wine and and a bottle of water for me," I turn to Deebika.

"I know you're wondering why am here?" she went straight to the point she looked a bit tensed.

''Are you okay?" I cut her off.

"Yes am fine, just admiring the decor, I haven't been here right?"

"Can you please tell me why you're here? I had a long night and what I need now is to go shower and get down to business," I stand up heading to the kitchen when Deebika came rushing with a plate which came splashing on me. "What is the meaning of this?" I snap at her.

"Sorry, Ms Russo asked I bring her a plate of nachos and am sorry, I'll clean it up," she stretched her hands to clean it up.

"Don't touch me, EMMA!" I call out to my little sister "I thought you were going out?" she came down rushing.

"I was but i decided to eat first before, why am I explaining to you and by the way, who's she?" she pointed to Patricia.

"Am a friend, but I'll be leaving now," she looked sad.

"Oh sorry, I forgot about you, can we schedule this another time? today isn't a good time." I tried explaining.

"Don't worry I'll be on my way. You don't need to set another meeting," she packed her bag and went rushing to the door, I wonder what she wanted but at this point I needed to be alone, especially since Deebika ruined my shirt.

"You really need a social life bro, I could set you up with my friend you'll really like her,cause lately am pretty sure you don't have friends or even a girlfriend, you need to go out more," Emma came whining at me.

she's actually right, I've been so consumed with work I hardly have time myself, and dating wasn't in my agenda, i know who my forever was and I was willing to get her back, I've been keeping my distance waiting for the right time to go see her, and am sure eight years was enough, I just needed the Right motive and way to see her. She moved after her sister's passing and it's in town, I haven't seen the house, or even her, all I see is her collection when it comes up in the fashion channel. She blocked my calls, changed numbers I was sure she was avoiding me but once I get an opening I'll definitely try my luck, I'll find you Annabelle.

"You know am not into that, and am going to get belle back." I clapped back at her.

"Sure you are, you've been saying that for seven years now,"

"Am not about to talk about relationships with you now, you're too young to understand."

"Am twenty for goodness sake, and my love life isn't as messy as yours was," she made her way to the kitchen leaving me deep in my thoughts.

****
"We just received the file of Mrs cortes ,should I forward it to you?" my assistant came to me.

"Is Sophie here yet?" I asked.

"Miss Ryce, yes sir, should I call her for you?" always with the pleasing.

"Send her in now." I made my way to the office.

''Sir the managing director came this morning, should I send him too?"

''Jesus grace, must I tell you how to do everything?" I snapped I've been angry the whole day.

"Sorry you said I should get everything through you first,"

"Just send him in, also send in my schedule for today," i shut the door behind taking my seat.

I check my desk and I see the workload waiting for me, a whole bunch of cases I needed to approve to be closed, just then my eyes notice a box of chocolates by my desk and a note attached to it, taking the note off I open it.

You didn't think I forgot about you, I just got engaged.

P.s you have to come for the wedding next week.

Miranda

Wow randa is getting married, wow It seems everyone I know is, am happy for her, I honestly didn't see this coming, I didn't think her dad would let her off his sight, after she went through a major trauma during our senior year he was forced to pay attention, he was all over her making sure of every move, she couldn't move away from London or anywhere, I wonder if he's okay with this cause her letter didn't signify that. I should send her a card.

"Secret admirer?" Sophie cuts me off, knocking on my door, I let out a laugh before using my hand signifying she should come in "you wanted to see me" she asked.

"Yes the case the murder of Mrs Parker, how's it coming along?"

"Haven't you seen the file, the case was settled weeks ago, what have you been up to?" She looked curiously.

"I'll get to that shortly, I have something for you to do?"

"Yes your grandfather called me last night, the nurses case yes am working on it now, so far there's something not adding up,"

"What could that be?"

"The alibi provided, apparently there's no record on her arrest now, it's like it disappeared, but your grandfather insists we get to it." she cleared her throat "it's now a secret investigation, I I think there's more to the case, which will take us years back, she's not in the system or anything so it'll be hard to find her." she handed me the file.

True to her words, they wasn't a warrant for her arrest whatsoever, or even her crime seven years ago, it was completely blank and the case just started recently, why is he conducting this secret case, I have to get to the bottom of this.

"Just update me on anything you find, you can go now." I dismiss her, taking a bite out of the chocolate on my desk, I make a call to my assistant.  "Send the managing director now!"

"Right away."

Annabelle's POV
"Kelly?" I call out to my annoying assistant who was two minute late, this early in the morning.

"Am sorry am late miss, I ran into traffic," she came running through the door.

"When did you check in?" I glared at her.

"Not long, Henry told me you wanted to see me, I would have come earlier but I ran into a client and I," I cut her off, she kept stammering.

"I want you to cancel my meeting this afternoon," I removed my reading glasses I was using, packing my stuffs intact.

"Also, the package we ordered last week from Afghanistan is still yet to come," she awkwardly moves her hair "the department said we might have a problem "

"Where do you think am going to?, just handle everything for the day, can you do that?" I stand up to take my leave "also tell Henry to take the day off." I added.

"Uhmm okay?" she made a confused face, she must be wondering why am giving him a day off, he needs to think about what he did last night I still didn't forget, and this is his punishment.

I dismissed her before stopping to look at myself one more time in the mirror by my desk, I text Chad a message to check up on him, he's shooting a music video today, I wanted to be there but I just received an email that my package was mailed to a new location, apparently there's a new policy in the package delivery. I called to complain and I was told that all packages goes to R's Corp first before being delivered to the owner, they signed a deal recently with the custom office, so I have to go there and pick it up myself. It was close to my old neighbourhood, I haven't been there for 8 years now but I guess I have to now.

I needed the materials this week for my brand new line, the receptionist there told me there's a two weeks wait, It's like she doesn't know who she's speaking to, so am going there to give them a piece of my mind for making me go through the trouble.

I make my way to the car before I was stopped by a familiar face, I had to pause.

"Patricia?" I smile at her hoping she recognises me.

"Annabelle, Ashley's sister, just the person I came to see," she returned the gesture.

"It's been what eight years now, since the," she cuts me off.

"Yes, best we don't talk about that, I know how hard it must have been for you." she replied, it was like she read my mind, I hardly can't talk about it without bursting into tears.

"So what brings you here?" I asked.

"I've been searching for a job everywhere and all no avail, I was hoping this was my last stop?" she gave me the sad eyes.

"Right now am in a hurry but stop by and we'll see if I have any open position," I checked my phone when I realise the time I knew I needed to leave soon "I really need to go." I added.

"Okay can I get your number?" She asked but I was already in my car starting it.

"My assistant, she'll give you my address, just tell her I sent you I need to go," I wind up glass up hoping she heard me before zooming off.

****
I arrive minutes later, I guess it wasn't really far from my place than I remembered, which was lucky on my part, cause I really didn't want to go through much driving, I have enough bad experience with driving, especially in this neighbourhood so I hardly drive to long distances, when it's compulsory I just get a driver to take me there.

I walk to the door and met the security on guard, after scanning me through, I drop my bag and phone with other metal objects before walking through another scanner, wow the security was tight and I don't blame them since they have a lot going on, they run an import and export business.

After getting through security I started studying the building, everything was so organised and everyone was minding their business, I wish my employees can learn a thing or two from the workers here, the building looked familiar I could have swore the name sounded familiar, and being in the building seem familiar, but it has been years I was back here so things have changed, and I try to forget my past.

I make my way to the receptionist, who was busy talking on the phone, I cleared my throat for her to notice me, while she held a finger up in the air signifying she's on the phone, am sorry does she not know who I am.

"Excuse me?" I speak up again.

"One minute ma'am, am on the phone please," she pointed to the seat.

"You better answer me right now, or I'll make a scene." I roll my eyes at her.

"Am sorry I'll be with you shortly."

"That's it, I WANT TO SEE WHO RUNS THIS DAMN COMPANY, IS THIS HOW YOU HANDLE YOUR CLIENTS?" I immediately raise my voice at her.

"He's not in today but I can always drop a message, is there a problem?" she finally drops the call.

"DON'T TEST MY PATIENCE, I WANT TO SEE THE OWNER OF THIS OLD SHACK AND I WANT TO SEE HIM NOW." I replied back, all eyes already on us, I could already hear people murmuring "isn't that belle of Belle's enterprise?" "what is she doing here?" but I didn't care. That's when I hear a voice behind me.

"That would be me, the owner of this old shack " a masculine voice replied.

I immediately turned and our eyes locked in.

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