Estella's POV:

Another day... Sometimes it just seems that all the day's blend together leaving no color or imagination to the mind to ponder on. I now regret leaving my little one behind just for these stupid meetings. But I guess she's no longer that little as she's now 14 year old. But at least she remembers less to none the life we had when she was only a year old.

My phone pings meaning an upcoming message and I smile knowing it's my little one. Taking it out of my bag I read:

Hey, Star! I just wanted to ask how's the meeting coming along. Sissy how do u sit in such boring meetings!!!

I giggle quietly, and respond:

Same way sweetie, like you can't sit still for a moment... Missing you right now.

Missing u too sissy... I learned how to make some new dishes! Can't u come early? ♡

Will try...♡♡♡

"Who are you messaging, beautiful? A boyfriend of your who doesn't have for someone as beautiful as you?" I literally cringe at the douche bag.

He was is the one who I have wasted my afternoon for this meeting! All he does showing up 40 minutes late for the meeting is shamelessly flirt with me! He's going to hear it.
I get up with an anger, I usually don't know I have, "Listen here and listen good..." I am not able to complete when another guy shows up and he speaks authority and respect.

"I assume we are gathered for the meeting and not personal arguments. Ms. Faith I would appreciate if you can keep your temper in check and not take it out on a potential business partner." His eyes cold as ice.

His voice so hard that it almost makes me shiver. Shit, he's not known to be ruthless without a reason. I sigh and take a seat. I honestly don't know what men see in me. I dress as professional as I can.

The dress shirt I have on is one of the most modest one to have been invented, and to make it even more professional I added the matching shirt underneath and still shitheads like these...

The slime ball licks his tongue as though he was close to drooling and I internally cringe.

"Mr. Anthony, I didn't know you had such a sexy PA. If she were my PA she wouldn't have to worry about work what so ever." The sleaze ball says.

That's where my temper bites the dust, "Excuse me, Mr. River but I am not a PA for anyone here. I am the CEO of Faith and Co. Enterprises."

All of a sudden the color of his face drains as though he wasn't expecting such an answer, "B-But I thought the Owner is Mr. Ethan Hardy."

I merely raise an eyebrow at his ridiculousness. I sigh, now completely bored and tired so I face cold voice guy, "I apologize, Mr. Anthony, I usually don't let my temper get the best of me but I doubt we will have any sort of meeting in the circumstances we have met in. Can we schedule the meeting somewhere with less commotion?"

I wanna leave Greece as soon as possible. I don't know why but whenever I leave my sister at home I have this queasy inside me. He looks equally bored so simply nods, "My assistant will be in touch with you very soon."

"I hope it's soon as I have to get back to California." I respond.

He looks at me as though I said something very out of the blue, "Do you even have the slightest idea to whom you are referring to, to have the meeting be scheduled to your schedule?"

This time I look at him a bit irritated, why must men, especially tycoons always think they're way better than everyone else???

"I understand, you are very much busy Mr. Anthony. However, if a meeting cannot be scheduled within this week then unfortunately, I will have to see when it can be possible again. Although, this meeting would greatly would benefit you as much it would to me."

He looks at me before speaking anything, I feel someone hold my wrist and I couldn't be more disgusted even I thought but this guy just topped it. Without thinking I twisted the sleaze ball's arm so bad that he screamed like a girl if that was possible. The entire area stopped doing what they were doing and started watching us as though we were putting on a show for them exclusively if that is possible!

Does it make sense to you? If it does then you understand my sense of humor very well. Note the sarcasm if not noted before.

I snarl at the guy whose name I forgot and have to make sure to let my assistant have earful for having the meeting setup like this, "Next time, if there is any think twice before putting your dirty paws on women. We are not as weak as men like you think." I let him go with a push making his ass meet the new seat that would be the floor.

The guy in front of me looks at me for the first without animosity that is kind of surprising, "Hmm... I will ask my assistant to set up another meeting but unfortunately, this week I am flying out to London. So it will not be possible. Is it possible for you to extend your trip a little?"

I look at him and exhale slowly, my shoulders slump as I truly wanted to have the meeting with them but anything other than this week just won't work, "Unfortunately, no it would not be possible. As I don't have any pending work here, I would be heading back. I don't like to stay away from my family more than a certain time frame."

For once, he looks surprised, in a way I understand, as people especially who are rising into the hotel and construction business to get a chance to have a collaboration with the world know hotel tycoon. For couple of moments he stays silent, then speaks up, "If you can manage tomorrow early in the morning till then I am here. After that I am not available."

I instantly nod my head utterly speechless. At that time that stupid guy decides to remind us we're not alone and the reason we have to reschedule the meeting, "I don't understand Mr. Anthony as to why you would cater a mere girl who has just stepped into our field. Little girls like them are only good at one thing..." As if some sick realization hits him he continues, "I see... you're interested in such girls who are bossy... Who'd have thoug..." Before he can get the word out he punched right in the nose by Mr. Anthony and I witness an iciness that I hope is never directed towards me, "It's people like you due to which people lose their good name. I would never in a million years think of working with someone as disgusted minded as you."

He pulls out his cellphone, "Have him leave, if he ever dares to step in any of the hotels owned by me consider yourself out of a job and career."

"I apologize for the way this meeting ended. It was not my desire, neither did I have any idea that the person who was interested in working with me for so many months had such a mindset." Anthony says.

I look at him baffled, this guy who is known to be ruthless is actually apologizing to me, now that's something I have yet to see in men. He looks at me raising one of his perfectly shaped eyebrows, can men even have such perfectly shaped eyebrows, I guess so would be the answer, "Is my apology so much of a shock that it rendered you speechless?"

That's when I am shook out of my thoughts, "In a way you could say so. It's the first time, since I started working that a man would actually apologize. They usually think it's their right to be arrogant and dismissive and for females to bow their heads and agree. So yes, it does surprise more than your expectation."

Once, I finish his cold mask is back on, he simply nods, and he says simply, "My assistant will share the address, please be on time, I don't cater tardiness no matter the reason."

I nod and he leaves. I exhale deeply and realize the guy intimidates me more than I am willing to accept. Since, I lost my appetite for dinner, I head and from a local restaurant buy my favorite pizza.

As soon as I reach my hotel, I am dead beat and taking my phone out from my purse. I view it only to find it dead. Sighing I put it on charging and quickly take a shower changing into my night attire.

Finally, my phone has reached 40% charging so it switched on. Turning it on, I see a lot of incoming messages. I know without a doubt are from my sister, Cecelia.

The first ones are normal, that she is missing me and her routine as of now. Then the messages are getting intense to the point there are missed calls. I immediately call her number but it goes to voicemail. That's not okay no matter how I put it. I try about 7 or 10 times more, finally giving up.

I honestly don't know whom to contact to see if she's okay or not. The person who gave us support when no one willing to even look at us is also, out of state. I don't want him to worry over my worries. I finally steel myself, and contact Mr. Anthony's assistant to notify him that I won't be able to make it to the meeting. But after two calls getting disconnected finally someone picks up, "If someone is not picking up your call that means that they are not interested."

I am truly disappointed with the behavior but still manage act professionally, "I only wish to forward a message to Mr. Anthony, that I will not be able to attend to the meeting as I have family emergency, due to which I need to return."

After that the assistant rudely, hangs up on me. I can only hope that my message would be forwarded.

After that I make the necessary calls to have the earliest flight back to L.A. In a rush I pack my bags and even then I try to call Cecelia but she doesn't respond and now her phone is switched off. I make to the flight, and send a silent prayer to please let my sister to be okay. I don't want her to face the same things I did. 

I hope you all will enjoy the new story, I know it has truly been so long but I will be sharing all my experiences, with you all!

So till next time,

MishaRose!