Chapter 1 They Meet Again

• Chapter 1
• It's been 6 long years...
• But the past is still fresh from her memory.
• Those long nights that always haunted her dreams.
• The past that she tried to forget is now coming back.
• He still looks gorgeous and dangerously handsome.
• She is at a meeting for the merger of their company. Never did she thought that he is the CEO.
• The meeting has ended, but she didn't understand a single word while listening to the discussion.
• She stands up last and let all the people went out first.
• She was taken by surprise when someone suddenly talked behind her back.
• "Where have you been all these years?"He asked.
• Upon hearing his voice for a long time, brought a mix feelings that she herself cannot even explain.
• She didn't mind him and continue walking.
• "Playing blind and deaf, my love..." Upon hearing what he said, memories came back, flashing in.
• Those memories that she kept deep inside and buried.
• He blocked her way. And she has no choice but to talked to him.
• "Excuse me, Mr.Vergara. You are blocking my way."But he just laugh. Those laughter that she longs to hear.
• "You left without saying goodbye, and that's all you can say?" He asked full of resentment. And the voice got a little louder.
• He looked at the door, maybe someone had just entered.
• Lance slammed the door and locked it.
• Destiny is playing her life again. Of all the people he could encounter, Why Lance?
• "Mr. Vergara, I don't have time for this. What are you talking about? "But Lance's handsome face got even angrier.
• "You, what are you talking about. Nathalie! Just imagine that, after 6 years, I finally know your name." He shouted angrily.
• Her heart moved upon hearing this. But that was all in the past. And you can't go back because it's hard to go back.
• They both have their own life now.
• "I really need to go! So please, if you'll excuse me. "When he opened the door. Lance suddenly pinned her on the door.
• She tried to let go, but he is so strong. He can smell the fresh mint on Lance breath.
• "I miss you..." He said gently.
• Did she miss him?
• Lance kiss her and she lost her control and kissed him back with longing in her heart.
• Nathalie, this is not right!
• Her conscience will not stop reminding her to do what is right.
• He pushed Lance and slap his face.
• "I can sue you, Mr. Vergara. So, please don't do this again." She forcefully let go of her body from Lance's embrace.
• Lance was surprised and angry of what she did.
• Next time, he will surely hold her tight and never let her go.
• She finally went out of the meeting room. Walking as if nothing happened. When she entered the elevator. Her knees finally gave up.
• Earlier her knees were shaking for no apparent reason.
• Is she afraid?
• Or excited?
• Will she last in here? Or she will go back in France?
• But her Daddy is sick, and she is the only heiress of their company. She cannot leave him.
• She's done many mistakes and sinned so much when she was young.
• She just needs to avoid Lance.
• Yeah right, as much as possible.
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• The next day, she stayed at home. She only sent her secretary to monitor the company to give her some possible news if ever there's a problem that may arise when she is on leave.
• And she wanted to avoid Lance too.
• But that man is a pain in her head. He even went to their house pretending to visit her sick Dad.
• He will never give her a peace of mind.
• She locked herself in the room until she heard someone is knocking.
• "Miss Nathalie are you there?" He is here! And she was nervous to hear his voice again.
• She did not answer, but he will never surrender!
• Knocking her door again and again. Too painful to hear.
• She decided to open the door and there he is, smiling so sweetly.
• "Finally, you open the door." He greets her with a wink. And her heart flutter a bit.
• "Don't worry, I'm just here for your signature only." He said showing her some paperwork.
• That's all the reason why he went in here?
• Why Nathalie, is there more?
• Are you expecting something?
• Erase that scene on your dirty mind!
• "Are you okay? You seem out of your mind. Maybe you're thinking of me? " He's trying hard to be cute.
• "Excuse me! I'm thinking about business. " She denied.
• Lance suddenly went inside her room and closed the door.
• He is a walking temptation!
• "What are you doing? Get out! The maids might see you here. "Lance just smirked at her and sat down on her bed.
• Enticing her to lie down next to him.
• But that was a mistake 6 years ago. She was ashamed of what happened in the past, but she did not regret what happened between the two of them.
• "Please sign these papers, Ms. Nathalie. " He was still smiling while giving the documents to her.
• He is tempting her again...
• Would she give in?
• No, Nathalie. This is wrong!
• She takes the papers and was surprised when Lance pulled her into his embrace.
• And they are both lying in bed.
• Her, being at the top of him.
• She can finally see, the face that haunted her dreams over those years...
• Now, she remembered. She regretted for leaving him...
• But, it's all useless. He is engaged and she is already married.
• They will only both playing a fire.
• Until she can control herself, she will, and will not give Lance the satisfaction of doing an act that they might both regret later.
• She released from his grip and tried to stand up.
• But Lance would not let go of his embrace.
• "I miss you so much. All those years, I've been looking for you. I felt like I'm going crazy to wake up without you by my side. You left without even saying goodbye." He said while staring at her.
• She did not answer. She is trying to control herself not to give in. And avoid his eyes.
• Lance touches her face gently. She didn't know what to do and just closed her eyes.
• "I miss this face, this body, I miss the whole you..." Lance voice is very gentle.
• She opened her eyes, looking at his handsome face.
• She can feel his warmness again...
• And can finally touch him after all these years, but it's too late.
• "Lance, we are not meant with each other. It's all in the past, so let's forget all of it. "Lance face turns sour.
• "I don't care! You can really forget all about it? " Its a hurtful question coming from Lance.
• No, But I need to...
• "Yes, it's just a one night mistake. There's no special about it, a one-night stand and that's how it is." But her heart is saying, " It was never a mistake."
• "Fine, forget it. But I will not. I will forever be your shadow wherever you go. " He answered with determination.
• She wanted to say, that no need for him to do it.
• Because he's been her shadow, during those lonely years. But she can't give him false hope.
• "Let's go back to business. Let me sign that papers, and you can go."
• Lance get up, but he didn't let go of her.
• And the situation becomes more awkward.
• Her, sitting on Lance lap.
• "Here's the paper, sign it, Ms. Nathalie. " Then he handed the papers and the ballpen.
• "Can you please let me go?" She thought that he already understood her explanation earlier but he is stubborn.
• "Nope, And this is what I am telling you. I will be your shadow Love..." He said smiling and stole a kiss from her.
• It's just a smack on her lips but she looks like she's going crazy.
• If he will become her shadow, she will be living in the agony of hell.
• Because Lance will continue tempting her and test her patience. That would be the death of her.
• She sign the papers in a very awkward position.
• And Lance just smiled as he watched her.
• He is enjoying, while he is killing her.
• "It's done, next time, Mr. Vergara. Let your secretary come to my house. "She said frowning.
• "No, unless you will go back to work. I will stop coming in here. " This man won't really stop annoying her.
• "Lance, I'm already married." He said softly.
• His face darkens and his smile fades away, replacing a very dangerous smirk.
• "I don't care."That's all he say.
• He then took the papers with his signature and without looking behind, He left her room.
• She cannot guess what he truly feels. If he's really sincere or just playing her feelings.
• Did she hurt Lance?
• Is he angry?
• She is hoping that after she dropped the news on him. He will not bother her anymore so that they can work peacefully.
• I'm sorry, Lance...