"There is never a time or place for true love. It happens accidentally, in a heartbeat, in a single flashing, throbbing moment." - Sarah Dessen, The Truth About Forever  

CARINA'S P.O.V.

1 month have passed quickly and I began to enjoy my work. Yes, he kept on throwing many tasks at me but I did my best to fulfill them. One thing that I noticed about him was he was the silent type. He doesn't like to be disturbed when working. The work was always stressful but the thing that make me irritated was the phone kept on ringing and most of them were from his 'blocked list'. I was already out of alibis and I was beginning to wonder what they wanted from him.

I was busy typing something on the computer when the telephone rang again. I heaved a frustrated sigh and answered politely.

"Hello, this is Bayleaf Corporation. How may I help you?"

"Tell your boss that I want to see him right now!" The girl said with an angry voice and loud, as if I was a deaf person.

"May I know your name ma'am?"

"Tell him it's Tiffany!" she answered curtly. The name was familiar and when I checked the list, she was one of the 'unwanted' people of Mr. Novell.

"Sorry Ms. Tiffany but Mr. Novell is quite busy. I will make sure to deliver your message to him"

"Make sure you tell him if not I will go there personally" then she hang up.

I pressed the intercom to talk to Mr. Novell.

"Yes?"

"May I come in sir? I need to give you the report for the GQ Company project."

"Okay". I gathered all the papers and went to his office.

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"Mr. Romano Vargas cancelled the meeting with you. He said, he couldn't fly over here because of an important matter. The business deal is also off" I said after I gave him the papers.

"What?! Damn! He's really an eccentric person. Cancel all my meetings the entire week next week. Get ready too, I need you to be with me. We need to fly to France next week" I was surprised of what I heard. Then I remembered that it was Christine's birthday on next Wednesday.

"For how many days sir? Is it really necessary for me to come?" I asked reluctantly, hoping that I could still attend her birthday.

"I told you, it's for a week so cancel all your plans or dates and of course you are absolutely needed there as my EA". He answered dismissively and I didn't have the courage to ask another question.

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"What?! You can't attend my birthday party?" Christine's voice was so disappointed. I just finished explaining her about my flight to France with my boss.

"Sorry Tin. You know if I have another choice, I will be here for your birthday. But you know that it's for my job."

"That Reg! I hate him! I bet he didn't even remember about my birthday next week!" She got up from the settee, stomping her feet like a child. I hugged her from behind. I knew she was upset.

"I'm sorry Tin. I will make it up to you. Okay?"

"What else could I do? Your business trip was already finalized" her voice mellowed but the disappointment was still there.

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Monday morning. I woke up early because our flight would be at 7 am. Mr. Novell told me I could wear casual clothes today so I dressed the way I like it.

"What the hell are you wearing Cari?" I turned my head to see Christine who just came out of her room. She was already wearing her office uniform.

"Shut up. This is more comfortable. I will miss you though, your constant nagging about my outfit and your loud voice" I pout and she laughed at me.

"Crazy. It's just for a week. Anyway, look after Reg for me okay? He is so workaholic he doesn't have time for himself anymore. Especially now that-----" She stopped before she completed her sentence and that made me curious.

"What? Finish it" I encouraged her, wanting to know what it was about.

"Forget about it. Is Reg going to pick you up here?"

"Yes. Then we're going straight to the airport" I answered then I heard my phone ringing in my pocket. I frowned when I saw an unfamiliar number but I answered it

"Hello?"

"We're here" My heartbeat became erratic upon hearing his voice.

"Okay sir, I'm coming" Then I cut the call.

"Your cousin is here. I need to go. See you after a week. Enjoy your birthday. Love you" I said and hugged her and she hugged me back.

"Thank you. Have a safe trip. I can't come down to see you off, I need to prepare before going out" She said and kissed my cheek.

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"Good morning sir" I greeted him and I noticed his expression became sour as he saw me.

"Good morning Ms. Westbay. Let's go" He said with his usual cold demeanor. The drive to the airport was silent. When we arrived at the airport, the driver helped us with our luggage before taking off.

I was surprised when instead of going to the departure area for the passengers, we went to a different path. Then I realized that we were going to ride the Bayleaf Corp's private plane. Well, talking about flying with the one of the wealthiest business men.

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Mr. Novell was sitting across my chair. I felt a little uneasy. He kept on inspecting me and I could see the disapproval in his eyes as he looked at me.

When the plain started moving, I suddenly felt nervous. This was not my 1st time flying but it felt like the first time every time. I was always afraid of flying and my mother was always there to comfort me. It was my first time flying without her. I closed my eyes and leaned my head back. My hands clutched the arms of my chair when I felt the plane started taking off.

"Are you okay? You look pale" Mr. Novell asked. His voice has a tinge of concern.

"I-I am afraid of flying" I answered with trembling voice. My eyes were still closed tightly. Mom...

"It's okay now. The plane is already on the cruise phase" he said but my mind wandered somewhere else.

Times like this that I remembered my mother. She was always comforting me whenever I was afraid of something. I couldn't hold the tear that went out of my eyes upon remembering my mom.

Then I felt someone sit next to me. He held my hands and when I opened my eyes, I could see he was really worried and concern. Before I could stop myself, I hugged him. My face was on his hard chest. I felt him tensed for a second before he encircled his arms around me.

"Stop crying for Christ's sake!" I heard him whispered sternly in my ear. I let go of him but my tears kept falling. I was fine now that the plane was steadily flying but I felt like the pain of my mother's death came back and that I needed to cry more to lessen the pain in my heart.

I saw him clenched his teeth and the next thing I know was his hands cupped the sides of my head and pulled me for a kiss.

REGAN'S P.O.V.

My heart was thumping like crazy when I saw her coming out of my cousin's house. I was so pissed off of myself because I couldn't control these feelings every time I was near her. I tried my best to be civil with her, act as professional as I could be but I'm failing miserably. I couldn't understand myself. I don't even know anything about her aside from being my EA and best friend of my cousin.

I was mad at her because of her outfit. What is she thinking wearing that kind of outfit? If I didn't see her wearing sexy outfit at the club before I would think that she is really the innocent type. Is she playing prude?

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I was observing her when we were on the plane and I couldn't help noticing her trembling hands. Her hands were gripping the arms of her chair like seeking for support. I furrowed at her when I caught a sight of her tears fell from her eyes. I didn't know what came over me. I went to her side and comfort her. When she hugged me, I got surprised a little but when I felt her soft body against mine, I couldn't help but to embrace her back. Her body felt so right against mine.

The right reasoning left my head as I wrapped her into my arms. Her tears were like a knife stabbing my heart and I felt the urge to stop those tears. I clenched my teeth in irritation. I couldn't comprehend what was happening to me. To think that I shouldn't let myself go deeper into this. I stared at her crying face and I hated the sight of her tears. This was my second time comforting her like this and I hoped this would be the last because for some unknown reason, It felt so difficult for me seeing her like this. I felt her loosened her hug then let go off me. I saw her bit her lower lip to control her sobs and that broke my control. I cupped her face and kissed her. Her soft lips were warm and sweet. I was like a starving lion attacking my prey. She gasped and her body went still. She put her hands on my chest to push me but I bit her lower lip lightly, seeking for response from her. She opened her mouth and let me in. She moaned and kissed me back with equal fervor.

We were already lost in our own world when someone cleared their throat. I let go of her briefly like I was burnt and sit properly, pretending to fix my necktie. I looked at Carina in the corner of my eyes and I saw her cheeks reddened in embarrassment. I cleared my throat and looked at the stewardess in front of us.

"What do you want?" I asked with my usual business like tone.

"Sorry to disturb you sir but I just want to ask if you want something to drink or eat" She said politely but she had an uncomfortable smile on her lips.

"Eherm. I want a glass of champagne. What about you Ms. Westbay?" I said as if nothing had just transpired between us.

"N-No. It's okay. I'll pass" Her voice was faint. The stewardess left to get my drink. I went back to my original chair, across her and opened my MacBook, pretending to be busy.  

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