Chapter 3

IAN'S POV

I was in a boring business party. I was talking with Mr Domenico and his partners with whom I collaborated recently. He was certainly a greedy old man. While we were talking he introduced her daughter to me. He was certainly planning to set up his daughter with me.

His daughter was no exception. She was exhibiting herself. She extended her hand to greet me. I really didn't have any interest on touching her but it would be too rude if I didn't take her hand. And also it would be a great embarrassment for her.

"Zander Ian Divit" I said.

"Parlate voi giovani. Ci scusiamo." (You youngsters speak. We will excuse ourselves. )

Her father moved away with the others. Yes, he really did set me up.

"Ian, perché non hai portato un partner stasera?" ( Ian, why didn't you bring a partner tonight? ) she asked.

"It's Mr Divit for you" I said back irritated.

Who the **** did she think of herself? And how dare she call me by my name?

She laughed awkwardly.

"Mi dispiace." ( I am sorry )

I was feeling really suffocated while standing near her. Her perfume smelled so horrible.

"Excuse me" I excused myself and moved away from her.

I looked for my secretary Elijah and found him taking with some men. He sensed my presence and turned to look at me. He came near me hurriedly.

"Signor Divit, ha bisogno di qualcosa? "( Mr Divit, do you need something? )

"Andiamocene." ( Let's leave ) I said.

"Ok signor Divit, chiederò all'autista di portare la macchina" ( Ok Mr Divit, I will ask the driver to bring the car. )

"Hmm"

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RUTH'S POV

I was tired by dancing. My stomach was hurting after drinking so much.

"Nora"

"Norahhh" I shouted.

"Ha...Whatt?" she shouted back.

The music was too loud so it was very hard to hear what others are saying.

"I am really tired. I'm going to rest" I said and moved to the bar counter.

I sat on one bar stools and ordered a whiskey.

I felt a little bit stress free today. It's so long since I enjoyed like this. I was so happy that our project became successful. We were working on this so hard for almost two months.

I glanced at my colleagues. They looked so happy. They are laughing and dancing. We were still in our office attire.

"Hey Ruth, What's up?"

My thoughts were suddenly interrupted my a familiar voice. I looked at the direction were the sound came from. My smile just faded away when I saw him.

It was Andrew Campbell. I met him on my second week in Camberwell in a cafeteria. He was the son of a businessman and was presumably arrogant.

At first he started talking to me casually. But later on, he started being a nuisance to me. When ever he saw me he kept on hitting on me. Nora and Calvin also knew him. They were the first to notice he hitting on me. They warned me to stay away from him. They even told me that he was a famous playboy. After that, I possibly avoided him. But still, here he is.

"Oh Andrew!"

"I didn't expect to meet you here and also in this outfit" he said checking me out from head to toe.

I felt a kind of insecurity when he kept on looking at me.

"It's a bar. Anyone can come here right? " I replied back.

"Ha...ha....ha.....I didn't mean that way. I mean that.... I was so surprised to see you here. "

"Your drink mam" the bartender placed my whiskey in front of me.

I took a sip of it not bothered to reply him. I saw him glaring at the bartender for interrupting us but when he saw me watching him,he suddenly changed his expression.

"So...would you like to have a dance with me?" he asked.

I was about to say no when someone wrapped their hand around my shoulders. I looked at the owner of the hand.

I smiled in relaxation when I realized it was non other than Calvin.

"Sorry, Mr. Campbell. My bestie is not feeling to dance now. So please don't force her." he said and glared at Andrew.

Andrew was really feeling annoyed. He gritted his teeth and went from there cursing Calvin.

Calvin then sat on the chair where Andrew sat earlier. We looked at each other and suddenly burst into laughter.

"He looked really funny when he is angry" he said and I agreed.

Calvin was a great friend of mine. I considered him as my brother. He was very friendly and supportive.

Back in university, he told me first about his feeling towards Nora. I knew he loved her and I was very sure that he will protect and cherish Nora very well. So I supported him.

"Hey babe" Nora came and kissed Calvin. She was totally drunk.

I looked away and concentrated on my drink. I don't know why, I felt a little bit lonely. Maybe because I don't have a boyfriend. I have never dated anyone. But I had gone for two three blind dates. Well it was Nora' s idea and I really hated that.

I once had a crush in my highschool. He was a nerd but he was really cute. It was just a small crush nevertheless I didn't feel to be in a relationship with him. Nora used to tease me saying that my taste in boys really sucks. Well maybe that can be true.

When I was a teen I used to believe in stuffs like love at first sight and soul mates. My interest on those things gradually reduced as I grew. But still in deep inside my mind I still believed it vaguely.

I hope one day, that I would meet my soul mate.

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