It is said that a single incident holds the power to change your whole life, it seems as if your life took a 180 degree turn, totally opposite from what you're facing now.

Your mind changes, your thinking changes, your beliefs changes and most importantly, your heart changes.

Few people cope with it well and try to move on but there are few people who are not able to move on even after trying their hardest.

For some people 'just move on' is like a trigger for their heart, it reminds them again of the beautiful moments which have just been remembered as memories .

Pain changes people.
The pain of losing something, the pain of losing someone, the pain of losing whom you love.

It results in trusting less, you won't trust anyone, all their words, all their promises will seem a lie, which actually is.

You cut off people from life, you think that you're coping with it all alone which is actually true. You become an introvert, who never expresses any feelings, you start fighting a battle unknown to you.

The same is with me and my life. After losing him, the pain which I felt in my heart is something I cannot even explain. It was like, I was just breathing but not living and it is killing me from inside.

I hate myself for making someone else my priority other than myself. I shouldn't have loved him that much.

He didn't deserve that, did he?

Never I thought that the quotes in my office would be so accurate in my life, my eyes went on them at yesterday night when I was leaving. But I am still not able to take them off my mind, these are like the horror memories that strike back again and again.

But anyways we need to leave for office as we have a 'super important' his words not mine, meeting to attend. It's honestly not that important....But never mind.

With my black trousers, baby pink top and black coat my outfit was ready. My long platinum brown hair was falling down and for the second time in a month I wore my coral heels.

I looked at my heels with a sigh and pleading eyes.

" Please don't embarrass me" I mumbled.

I just hope that I don't fall flat on my face because it's the only thing I keep repeating in my head until I take them off.

So let's go to this 'super important ' meeting which I personally do not want to attend because it's fucking Sunday.

Who the hell keeps meeting on Sunday's?

But then, of course, Mr Ashton.

I swear, these are the days when I really want to kill him with my bare hands or these killer pointed heels. Sundays are for relaxation which I most definitely don't have in my life but still!

I tapped my foot on the ground impatiently as I waited outside my apartment. Ashton said he will pick me up. I sighed looking at my wrist watch, Mr Ashton Johnson is late.

The person who hates people who are not punctual and now see, who's the punctual one.

" This guy needs to buy a good watch for himself. " I muttered to myself and let out a frustrated sigh.

A Porsche 959 stopped in front of me and I breathed out relieved. Finally he's here! I thought that I would have to wait for an eternity more.

" Good morning, Henry " I greeted with a smile.

Henry is his driver or bodyguard you can say, he's in his early 40s and loves me like a daughter. In a month I have been really close to him and his wife who is as sweet as him.

No one can see and tell that behind this tall tattooed man you will find a caring and loving person like him, chocolate brown eyes, black hair which was turning grey now.

" Good morning, Alaia " he greeted back in chirpy voice, making my smile etch wider.

I wonder how he manages to be happy all the time when there is a grumpy man sitting right behind you.

" Good morning, sir " I greeted him too, out of courtesy and he just nodded.

He could have atleast wished me back.....But then, how will I get to call him a jerk.

Henry started driving and I looked outside the window, the ride was as always a silent and definitely an awkward one.

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I saw a man in his late 20s waiting on the entry gate, as we approached him. I looked around to see the building.

" Good morning, Mr Johnson " He said, and shook hands with him.

His gaze shifted to me and shamelessly checked me out.

Bastard.

" And miss? " He smiled cockily, forwarding his hand for a handshake.

" Alaia Cooper " I said with my best fake smile.

" It's a pleasure to meet you Ms Cooper " he said and kissed back of my hand.

I saw Ashton grabbing my hand away from him and gave him a fake smile. I shuddered slightly, trying to control those freaking hormones which decided to romanticize something normal.

" I hope the meeting room is ready Mr Green " Ashton asked and he nodded.

" Yeah sure, please come this way " he said, guiding us to a big room with numerous chairs and a big table in the centre and a projector at the side.

The walls were off white with few paintings hanging on them. Few people were already sitting on the chairs which I guess are here for the meeting.

After a lot of greetings, finally the meeting started.

.......

I can bet all the money I have in my purse, that this the most boring meeting I have ever attended.

I would have been asleep if not for taking notes, but I could feel that even the employees must be thinking that why is this even happening.

" Thank you Mr Green I will let you know soon. " Ashton said as soon as the meeting was over.

They both shook hands, before exiting.

Phew finally over from this!

" I swear this was the worst meeting I ever had" he commented just the time we entered the lift.

Atleast someone felt the way I did. . .

" Well I guess it was your idea to keep the meeting on Sunday, every employee present in the meeting was cursing their boss for this meeting. " I mumbled and he glanced at me sideways.

"If not for the notes I would have been asleep. Anyways, do you want to go through the notes today? " I asked and he turned around to face me.

" No in the hell way! This deal is off, I am not doing it. Just email them" He said and I nodded.

Just then the lift came to an halt and I stumbled a little, the lights started to flicker. I looked around with my eyes wide.

Shit.
We are trapped in the lift.

I fell on the floor and winced as a sharp pain shot my arm.

" Oh no, we are trapped here." Oh shit Sherlock!

I could hear him say, I can see that I wanted to say but my mouth wouldn't open, I was claustrophobic.

" Anyone help " He shouted, looking upwards with a frustrated look.

My breaths became shallow, I found it difficult to breathe. His attention shifted to me and his eyes widened.

" Alaia, are you fine ? " he asked, kneeling down in front of me, his face just inches apart from mine.

I could feel concern in his eyes, he tapped my cheeks a few times, his faint breaths falling on my forehead.

" I am claustrophobic. " my voice came as a meek whisper and hoarse. The shallow breaths mixed with my saliva, my eyes felt drowsy.

" Alaia....Alaia try to breathe. Stay calm. Please try to breathe. " I could hear him but my mouth did not open to console him that I am fine. I wasn't fine. I clearly wasn't.

" Anyone help! " He shouted again, looking above and then back at me.

" Alaia please try to breathe, Please for me.... Wait take this coat off " he said and held me by my waist.

I leaned on his shoulders as he helped me taking the coat off. I closed my eyes and felt a pat on my cheek.

" Sir please Stay calm, we solved the issue. The lift will start working any second. " I heard some voices outside, suddenly I felt a tug.

I almost stumbled but Ashton held me back, my gaze shifted at him, I froze for a moment, seeing him this close to me. His breath fanned across my face, sending a shiver down my spine. I looked down, to avoid his eyes.

I could feel his gaze boring holes in side of my face, I shifted slightly, trying to maintain a little distance between us.

I felt the lift halt, I tried to stand but before I could, I felt myself in air.

My eyes opened slightly, still feeling drowsy. I rested my head on his shoulder.

Ashton carried me in his arms, I could feel whole office staring at us but I could care less at the moment. I leaned on his shoulders and closed my eyes out of exhaustion.

He walked till the car and Henry looked at me panicked, seeing my state.

Ashton made me sit in the backseat and opened the door and windows. Henry passed him a water bottle and Ashton knelt down in front of me and helped me drinking water.

After few minutes I was calm again, My heartbeats and breathing rate were back to normal. My eyes traveled upwards and saw Ashton looking at me with concern in his eyes.

" Are you OK? " He said, looking straight into my eyes, I nodded and lowered my eyes to take deep breaths.

" I am fine now. " I assured them who were constantly staring at me intently.

" If you're claustrophobic then how come you use lift everyday ?" he asked.

He seemed like a innocent confused child who was just asked that who created donuts?

" I got used to lifts but I never got trapped into them. I think it triggered me" I said and they nodded, still looking at me concerned.

" Do you mind if you keep the windows open please " I requested as both settled in to drive back.

Henry nodded and opened all the windows. I leaned on the seat and breathed out slowly.

We were on the way back home when Ashton's phone rang. He looked at the screen with a bored look and answered it but as soon as he picked up the call his expression changed.

"What! Wait I am on my way.
Henry take right turn from here and reach city hospital fast"

" Alaia do you mind if I go hospital first then your house? " He said with a panic look.

He looked at me with such a look that I couldn't deny that. I just shook my head and within few minutes, we were in the hospital.

He literally ran in the corridor and I was feeling anxious, who is injured? I tried to follow his fast pace but these heels were making it harder for me.

I finally matched with his pace when he stopped at reception desk and asked something. I noticed that we were in VIP suit.

He opened the door and I saw few familiar faces there.

Oh..... it's one of Ashton's best friend, Jake Miller.

His wife gave birth.

I know him well too because you could literally find him with their another mate in Ashton's office every other day.

They were the only people I knew Ashton could like....talk normally. Jake is really good husband and his other best friend Nick Peterson, is a flirty man by nature but he never misbehaves with anyone.

" Ah! finally he's here. " Nick spoke just the time he saw us entering the room.

" Asshole! why couldn't you say earlier that she's in labour pain" Ashton said making his way towards Laura.

" Language " Jake said, sternly before continuing, " and don't blame me I wasn't in my senses. The only thing in my mind was Laura and my prince " he tried to defend.

I shifted from my spot awkwardly, it seemed like I was invisible in the room.

" Oh Alaia....Hello! " Nick noticed me first and greeted me with a smile.

" Hi " I smiled back.

" Actually we were returning from a meeting when you called so I directly came here with her "

" Meeting on Sunday? " Jake said, quirking an eyebrow.

" Yes, meeting on Sunday and believe me it was the worst meeting "

" Do you want to take him in your arms?" Jake asked Ashton. He looked hesitant at first but nodded.

" He's so small " was the first thing came out from his mouth when he took the baby in his arms.

His lips curved up into a smile with a merry twinkle in his eyes, he gazed at the baby with a look of adoration and love. There was a genuine smile on his face.

" All babies are small, Mr Ashton " for the first time Laura spoke, she gave me a weak smile which I reciprocated.

Suddenly the baby started crying, Ashton panicked and Jake took him back in his arms.

He still didn't stop crying, Nick tried making faces but this trick didn't work as well. Laura took him in her arms and rocked him a little but he kept crying.

" Can I try? " I asked with hopeful eyes and their attention snapped over me. Laura nodded.

I took him in my arms, rocking a little and kept his head near my heart. I patted his back and looked down at the innocent soul in my arms.

His honeycomb eyes met mine and he stopped sobbing, sniffling a little, he smiled softly.

For the first time in months I could feel my genuine smile, this time I was not faking it but it came from my heart.

He looked such a pure soul, those innocent eyes, small hands and his red chubby cheeks.

I looked up from his innocent face to their shocked....no funny faces. Jake was looking shocked at me, nick's mouth was hung open, Ashton was looking at me wide eyed and Laura was smiling.

" How? " Nick finally asked and I just shrugged.

Even I don't know why he stopped crying, but he stopped and that was the point.

" I could already feel that you are going to become his favorite aunt." Laura smiled at me and I returned it.

" but I will become his favorite uncle " Nick piped in.

" no it will be me " Ashton too joined the fight.

" but first his name must be decided. " A voice spoke from behind.

We all turned around and saw a nurse standing there with a card board in her hands and a pen.

" His name will be Dylan lake miller " Jake smiled and nurse wrote down the name and exited the room.

" but what was this middle name? " Ashton said, confused.

" 'La' of Laura and 'ke' of Jake. " he smiled looking at Laura who gazed back at him teary eyed, they seemed so much in love with each other. It was evident in their eyes.

I smiled a little, looking at them with a sigh and adoration. Seems like there are few lucky people for whom love actually exists.

I wish, I could be as lucky as them.

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