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Jen

I didn't remember going to sleep or having any nightmare as the sunshine came streaming in the window, I rub my eyes and pull myself out of the couch to get ready for the day. I inhale a deep breath and stare my reflection in the mirror, dark circles under her dull eyes, pale skin and tired face, she is mess outside just like she is inside. Then I look at the other girl who is sleeping peacefully on the bed, even in her sleep she looks radiant and beautiful, she seems a decade younger than me and I feel so old than my age. Stop comparing yourself Jen with her just because Rick has found new interest in her. You should not give a damn about his growing fondness towards Jenny. It's good as long as it keeps him away from you! I shake my head to divert my mind from Rick and got ready for my project.

I thought not to wake up Jenny, she needs to rest or else she will get sick. I instructed room service to give her Advil with fresh juice once she gets up. I stomp down the stone steps, but slow down pretty quick when I saw Rick. He is standing looking out of window while talking on phone, with his back to me. I almost forgot to breathe when he turns over and his eyes landed on me. He looks perfect in his casual attire, and when his dimple slightly appears as his face spread into smile, his dazzling smile certainly could draw any girl to him but it has opposite effect on me...it made me angry.

He disconnect the call walking near me, he doesn't even blink his eyes off from me.

"Good morning, you are looking.... amazing" Is he mocking on me? I already saw myself in the mirror and I looked pathetic and old, he intensely saying it to humiliate me. I turn down my gaze on my wrist watch and look at him with the straight face.

"We are getting late" His blank stares suggest that he is not amused with my answer but he briskly nod.

"Where is Jenny?" oh, his question cause constrict in my chest.

"She is resting" I briefly answered.

"Is she fine, should I call a doctor to check on her" The concern in his voice quite visible, I don't know why I feel as a hand clenched tightly around my heart whenever I see affection in his eyes for Jenny, is he falling for her. How could he not, she is such a charmer.

"Ms. Watson is fine, she just needs to rest." I replied tartly.

"Shall I leave, I don't like to be late at work" I know he wanted to ask further about Jenny but I can't stand here to witness his love for her.

"No need to be grumpy, I am just trying to be a good subordinate" he said with the grin, enjoying his private jest. For some reason, he is in a buoyant mood today, he looks more handsome in this way. His white shirt fits perfectly on his blue jeans. He always wear a shirt as white as snow, top buttons undone. He looks more comfortable in this than suits, he used to hate wearing suits and tie. Why the hell I'm thinking all this.

"Jen" he calls softly taking my hand in his, his blue eyes trap mine and hold me there.

"It ain't late, we can still make it.." The seriousness in his voice making my heart hammer in my chest, I couldn't move or drift my gaze from him. He gently spins my hand and tap on my watch "On time" I don't know what he is referring to but his words tighten my chest. He squeezes my hand and let it go with sad smile. One last time looking deep into my eyes, he starts walking away leaving me dumbfounded at my place. I wish you could have done something when we still have a time to fix the things but you know what Rick...it's too late.

"I'm waiting Jen" He announces stopping in midway, he slightly look at me, casting his longing eyes. Without knowing what to do, I follow him, of course for the work.

We have not exchange any words in the whole drive, by the time we reach at the project venue, people are already up for the work. I do love my work and absorb myself in it to bury my deep feelings of loneliness and sadness. I start looking for safety measures as a event planner it's your duty to go and talk about safety controls. I'm glad we have a good space to design as it is the important aspect for event planner and second is technical. I ensure everything should be perfect for event, lighting, audio, A-V and other such areas.

There is a small cabin type room where I can sit to supervise the decor on the surveillance as the space is huge. I don't want to leave any stone unturned for this project, this could be a game changer project for me and Mrs. Karen, this can help us to get more prestigious project which can clear the debts of Mrs. Karen and give me the liberty to indulge few luxurious things in my life like new car, hope Ryan managed to send my car to garage.

It is funny, how I used to spend millions in clothes, shoes and many materialistic things where today I work my ass off to manage my bills and for small happiness. It's not that Mrs. Karen is not paying me well but it takes time to adjust yourself of your own in new city with limited money.

I drift my gaze from screen at the soft knock on my door, I find a girl with tray.

"Lunch for you" She slide a plate in front of me, lasagna and garlic bread. I inhale the smell of Italian spices, oh god I'm starving for it. This one is my favourite but I can't afford more than one time in a month to order it from a good Italian Restaurant as it will dent my bank account.

"Thanks but I didn't order it, you must have mistaken" she smile sweetly.

"No it's yours" I don't want to return this food, not after watching a plate of steaming mouth watering lasagna. I decide to look for money in my purse but that girl stops me.

"You don't need to pay, its taken care of, you enjoys your meal" she said.

"Who paid this?" I intrigued with her reply.

"The management" With this short brief answer she left, not bother for my permission. Anyway, if Ryan wants to spends his money for his staff than who am I to stop him.

Rick

It's gratifying feeling to watch Jen whole day, sadly she doesn't acknowledge my presence. But that can't stop me to chase her, I will do anything to win her back. The last night I saw the hope in the dark tunnel, yes she showed a little emotion for me but that is enough to make me fight for more...for her.

Why she has a problem in taking compliment, I didn't miss the frown when I complimented her. She looks beautiful in her simple long wraparound dress, anything can look beautiful on her, her beauty is eternal, very rare to find. I love the way her eyes burn whenever I mention Jenny, she thinks I have a feeling for Jenny, stupid how could even she thinks that.

I can't stop my smile watching her enjoying her favourite food. I want to join her for a lunch but I know this will displease her and I don't want to do anything which will make her uncomfortable. Since morning I'm dying to take her in my arms and kiss those pretty lips, Jen I'm waiting every moment of everyday to have you back in my life. I'm craving for your love, please take me back Jen. I'm waiting and I will wait for you till my last breath because I love you... I love you Jen.

She again busied herself in the work, she is workaholic for sure. I want her attention, it's true whoever quoted that the worst feeling in this world isn't being lonely, its being ignored by the one who is always on your mind. I can feel the depth of his words.

"Jen, I'm not impressed with the entrance, this would be the start of the event and I want that to be perfect" I meanly said that, being a bastard I can't help myself, I want her attention at any cost.

"Why?" she said a business like, she really work hard on it and finish most of it.

"Because I am not" I replied tartly, she huffs before looking back to me.

"Ok then, tell me how you want it" the defiance in her eyes tempt me to kiss her nose.

"It's your job not mine, you are getting paid for it" I smirk at her putting my hands in front pocket of my jeans.

"Right, let me see what I can do for the perfect one" she stretches the perfect word, glaring murderously at me. This satisfies my ego, because I got her attention. She took her time to vent her frustration and then she starts pacing around in the hall with her team for new ideas, actually she has a better ideas of event planning. The passion for her work is really admirable, she change the carpet, she relocated the big marquee with shiny letters saying welcome to the guests, neon light with flashing colors and she is planning to design the entrance with the fresh flowers of orchid on the day of launching.

It took hours to get the approve glance for me, I can be more frustrating when I want to be, I know right she wants to kill me with her bare hands but I enjoy her attention. She looks drained out, tiredness cloud her eyes. I feel pity for her, I announce everyone to wrap up for the day. Jen doesn't fight and take the sigh of relief.

Jen

He always has his new way to torture me, I am dead. My feet began to sting and then to hurt, because I stood on my feet whole day and not to mention pacing around here and there after that jerk didn't like the design. He is crude, heartless, ruthless, this list will never end.. I hate him. Cussing him in my head I stare him while getting down on the stairs, right near the bottom of staircase, my left foot slips on the silk hardwood. It happens so fast that I'm caught off guard, I don't have any time to react before I fall down, right on top of my left ankle.

"Ahhh" I cry in agony when I tried to twitch my ankle. All came forward to help me but I can't even move, one gentleman put arms around my shoulder for helping me to stand but it is too painful to move my feet.

Rick comes running to me, I feel so embarrass sitting on the floor helplessly. He quickly take the place of that guy sitting near me, he silently assess the damage. He rubs my shoulder, his eyes shows the sympathy which angers me. I place my hand on the floor, bracing myself, and attempt to stand up. Fuckkkkk it hurts.

"Stop, you will hurt your feet" he yells in displeasing tone, he kneeled down before me, taking my feet gently in his hands. Everybody throw strange looks on us, who will not. He is the boss, everybody scares of him and now he is sitting down before me. I try to push him away but he stop me, I don't want to fight him to let people witness. He slip my shoe off and drop on the floor, next thing I knew, his big hands are massaging the soles and ankles of my feet.

"You guys can leave, I will take Ms. Davis to hospital." He dismissed everyone and within few minutes it's him and me, alone.

I hiss in pain when he put a soft presser on my ankle, I couldn't take it anymore and burst into tears. He rubs my arms lightly and my whole body pained with his touch, how could anybody's touch has an effect to hurt you and at the same time magically it can sooth you as well.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry Jen" he lifts my chin, he wipes my tears and I peek into his eyes through my lashes. There's genuine concern etch on his face, which only made me cry harder. I don't know why I'm crying anymore.

"Shh, I will call the doctor" he panic watching me cry, he fumble into his pocket for phone.

"Damn, where is my phone" he exasperatedly cuss in his breath. He firmly put my feet on the floor, I squeeze my eyes in pain and he cursed a loud.

"Shit, I'm sorry. Are you ok?" he brush a strand of hair from my face, layering it back with the rest of hair. He cup my face and wipe my tears, in response I weakly nod my head. He kiss my head and my heart seize under the warmth of his touch against my flesh.

"Let me put you on a couch first" he whispers to himself, when his hands move underneath me and he lifts me into his arms, I lose my breath completely. I'm afraid to breathe and only do when he lays me down on the couch. My head starts a major war with my heart, do I say something? Do I kick him away from me with my wounded feet? But my heart doesn't approve that, it wants to stay put.

He remove his phone from his pocket to dial the doctor but I stop him.

"I'm fine, I don't need doctor" I want to get away from you, you make me vulnerable, I chide inside.

"Are you sure? This is hurting , right?" he says again assessing my feet.

"Not enough that I can't bear it" My words hit him hard, his face drop. I don't even know why I said it when he is showing the genuine care but the bitterness became me. Despite of my vindictive words, he still silently massages my feet.

"You don't need to" I shove his hand off me, the fire flares up in his eyes.

"Shhhh" he put finger on my lips to silent me. He bends down and kiss my wounded feet and I'm dumbstruck for a moment when his tears wet my feet.

"Rick" In disbelief I tilt his head to me, his eyes speak with the glistening wetness, sadness fell over his face. My heart feels it breaking apart and my eyes tears up.

"It always end this way, me hurting you" he pause for a moment, taking a deep sigh, he looks back at me "You know you are right, you are better off without me" his words stabs me on my chest, I couldn't breathe.

"But you don't know one thing, I'm selfish stubborn bastard. I can't leave you alone" I stare him blankly, not understanding the reason of the change in his demeanor, he become from soft to violent.

"Because if it's not you than I don't have any other reason to live for" Suddenly, out of the blue he pull my face to him and kiss my lips. I'm totally shock with the sudden change of event, he kiss me softly. This kiss is different than his demanding one, it indicate the promise that he never gonna leave me, no matter how hard I play to push him away.

Hello lovelies!!

I am sorry for making you wait for this long, my hands are fulls and tied up with my office works and commitment. I don't get time to write nowdays, i hope you will understand.

Rick has flaws and wittiness, his strange way of showing his love but this will work in his favor or play the major role for losing Jen forever?

What do you think, their will be ever end to their misery and there will a way to make their heart heal... with each other or partying away with each other...

To find out their fate of love, stay tune with this book...i know you will...love you guys.

Enjoy reading!!