Chapter 5 The Encounter

• "What do I have to do with your Boss? I'm sorry, Sir, maybe you've got the wrong address." As far as her concern, she had nothing to do with anyone, especially with this 'Boss' they mentioned.
• Someone slipped a business card under the door.
• She got the card from the floor and read it. Her eyes widened when she saw the name written on the card.
• Bill Sky. CEO of Sky Corporation.
• ‘OMG! What do I have to do with the great Sky Corporation?’ She mumbled under her breath.
• Everyone knew that this Company is the biggest and the leader of all companies, not only in Capital Z but also internationally.
• "Sir, maybe you were mistaken. I am just an ordinary girl living alone. As far as my memory serves me right, I don't have any matters with Sky Corporation and with your CEO. You may leave now. Thank you," with a startled tone, she uttered carefully behind the door.
• "Ms. Arabella Jones, our boss will be expecting you in his office at exactly 3 p.m. today. Please don't take harsh actions or you will regret soon. We will be leaving you now. Have a good day!" There was a threat in his words.
• After a while, the three men drove away.
• She sighed with relief for a moment.
• However, she felt unease. ‘What does she have to do with Bill Sky?’ She tried cracking her brain and her memory lane led her to the incident that happened last night.
• ‘Oh shit! Could it be him last night? I’m so fucking dead!’ She started to panic.
• ‘What does he want from me?’ Since she lived abroad half of her life, she's not so familiar with Bill Sky even if his face was always published in the business magazine. He is known in the business world for his best leadership making the Sky Corporation divulged to its highest peak in Capital Z.
• But she was aware of his company ‘Sky Corporation’ of course. They are the biggest and the largest in Capital Z and they also made their name abroad. All people in Capital Z and even people living abroad knew them.
• 'No. Why should I come to him?' She was trying to figure out what this man wanted.
• ‘No. Not because you’re the CEO of Sky Corporation, you can order me around! I am not your employee.” She felt like exploding with annoyance.
• She remembered that night.
• His grip on her waist.
• His unique scent.
• His pleasurable lips.
• That kiss.
• 'Damn!' She bit her lower lip while closing her eyes, trying to regain the taste of his lips. It sent pleasure to her soul.
• She was there in the 'Luxury Bar' last night because Jason wanted to see her. Of course, she didn't want to go at first, but Jason insisted on it through Farrah because she already changed her cell phone number.
• She was already determined to move on from that nightmare and let go of Jason. Maybe they are just not meant for each other. So, she went to that bar to put an end to their relationship for good.
• When she entered the VIP room, she saw Jason drinking somberly, a glass of brandy in hand. His sad eyes glimmered when he saw her coming from the door.
• He suddenly rose up from his seat and walked towards her, stretching his arm to give her a welcome embrace.
• “Babe, you are finally here!” He exclaimed with longing in his voice, and his face lightened up with a smile.
• She raised her right hand up to stop him. She wanted to slap him in the face for what hurt he gave her, but seeing him now, she felt some grief on his face.
• Jason is always an exquisite man. He loves beautiful things. So, for tonight she chose to hide her beauty. She dressed like the opposite. She wore baggy pants and a white shirt, matching her rubber shoes. She also put on her big eyeglasses. To perfect her nerd look, she completed it with a wig. Her wig was short up to her neck and with bangs that hid her shiny and smooth long hair. She didn't put on any makeup.
• At this time Jason stopped from approaching her. He stared quietly at her from head to toe. One can tell he was wondering something. Arabella felt extremely satisfied with her masterpiece look.
• “Don’t like my look?” she asked with confidence.
• “What’s with the change?” He paused. “Oh. You don’t need to answer. I get it!” He added thinking that it was his fault why this girl became like this.
• Hearing Jason's words, she smiled: “So why are we here? I don't have much time, so make it quick.” She didn't plan to have a long chat as if there was nothing that had happened between them. So annoying!
• “I miss you, Babe!” She can see the sincerity in Jason’s eyes while saying these words.
• Yet his sweet words only made her sick.
• “Should I be happy because you miss me? After you dumped me, now you missed me?” She sighed and gritted her teeth in annoyance.
• "Please stop calling me Babe. We were done already. Don't forget that you already dumped me a week ago."
• “I’m sorry. My hands are tied. Margaret is pregnant.” He paused and quickly added. “I know my sorry is not enough, but that was just an accident, Babe. Trust me, that is just an accident!” He emphasized his last words.
• She was shocked. Margaret is one of Jason's best friends and also held the VP position at Hansen Group.
• She didn’t move. She was trying to absorb Jason’s words. She didn’t talk. She just listened to his explanation.
• “I don’t love her Babe. I still love you.” His face was stiff and his eyes were full of sorrow.
• "At that night of our family dinner, Margaret was there and announced that she conceived my child. My family wanted us to get married immediately for the child's sake. My mom knew already the mess with your family, she asked me to break up with you. I was so messed and I didn't know what to do." He explained helplessly.
• 'Why is he blaming everyone as if he doesn't have anything to do with it?' she calmed herself, gasped a breath, and smiled: "Listen up! It's enough for me to hear your reasons. Trust me when I say that I will be okay."
• She faced him with sincerity and when she was about to leave, her arm was grabbed by a powerful big hand.
• "Please don't leave me. Babe, I love you. I need you, Babe." Jason had gone crazy. He quickly embraced her without any sign of letting go.
• Their breaths were connected, she could smell the alcohol lingering in her nose. 'He is drunk' she concluded.
• She needed to get out of here immediately. Now that Jason would have a baby with Margaret, it was right for her to distance herself from them. Let Jason be responsible for his actions.
• "Jason, let me go. We were done. I already have a new boyfriend." Those are the only words she thought would be effective to use.
• The strength of his embrace had softened. Jason was stunned.
• She used this opportunity to escape from his embrace. For her not to be doubted, she fixed herself and walked confidently towards the table and drank the alcohol from Jason’s glass.
• 'It tastes awful!' After, she waved her hand at him and seductively walked out.
• She unconsciously staggered outside. ‘What kind of drink was that?’ She felt so unsteady walking just a few steps.
• Just when she was walking in the hallway, she heard Jason call her name, chasing her from the back.
• She tried to walk as fast as she could but her body was unstable. She was tipsy by this one shot. Her vision was so blurry. She needed to get rid of Jason but she cannot run away from her current state. She saw a man coming on her way. A brilliant thought came out to save her. 'There is no other way!' She smiled seductively and kissed him.
• She thought it was a good idea, but she never thought that the kiss would be deepened passionately. She never thought this kiss would bring pleasure to her soul to the extent that she forgot the pain in her heart for a while.
• She thought that the kiss would save her, but she never thought it would give her new trouble.
• She giggled when she thought about that kiss and the man's warm body. His body was sending heat like lava to hers when their body pressed each other.
• She escaped that night from Jason and that man. She didn’t see the reaction of Jason but sure enough, she succeeded with her plan. She knew Jason witnessed her kissing scene with that man.
• ‘That man! That man last night was none other than Bill Sky, the CEO of Sky Corporation!’ Arabella firmly concluded nervously.