Episode - 4
Delulu Author
I changed the picture of Stella.... I like this one better than the previous one... hope you guys will like it too☺️
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Also in the previous chapter of the character introduction.... I didn't write much about their personality.... Because I don't know how to describe it.... You guys will understand their personalities as the story progresses....
As the morning meeting ended....everyone left the conference room....except for Noah and Cyrus because they had some things to discuss....
So they sat across from each other and started discussing things...
Cyrus Eastwood (ML)
So, the launch of the new store is next week.... I hope the preparations are going well!...
Noah Foster (MC)
Yes sir it is.... everyone's been working on it for a really long time....
Noah Foster (MC)
So, we are almost done with the preparations....
Cyrus Eastwood (ML)
Is the guest list ready?
Noah Foster (MC)
Yes it is.... We have handed out most of the invitations too... There are just a few invitations left.... and it'll be handed out as soon as possible....
Saying that Noah focused on writing things which needs to be done in his tab....
Cyrus stared at him without saying anything for a moment....then after some time passed he again spoke....
Cyrus Eastwood (ML)
I was thinking of inviting someone... so, if you could just send them the invitations it would be great.... *said a bit hesitant*
Noah was focused on his work, so he didn't give it much thought and said...
Noah Foster (MC)
Yeah... I guess we can... Just tell me who it is..... *said without looking up from the tab*
Cyrus Eastwood (ML)
Stella Aster *said smiling a bit*
Noah stopped doing whatever he was doing.... and paused in his place for a second.... then looked up and said....
Noah Foster (MC)
Well... we already sent an invitation to the company.... but I'll send her one personally...
Cyrus Eastwood (ML)
Okay then.... That's all for now... Let's head back
Noah Foster (MC)
*nodded and smiled a bit*
Both of them got up and left the conference room.....
They reached Cyrus's office.....
Cyrus was about to get inside.... When he stopped and turned around....
Noah stopped in his steps and looked at him being a little confused...
Cyrus Eastwood (ML)
Oh, I almost forgot.... Trixie is coming back... So she'll be joining the party too...
Hearing the name.... Noah's eyes which looked almost dead for the past few weeks.... shone up immediately...
Noah Foster (MC)
Really!!!? *asked in anticipation*
Cyrus Eastwood (ML)
You look.... quite excited.... After hearing the news....*said flatly*
Noah hurriedly fixed his expression...
Noah Foster (MC)
*cleared his throat* Oh, I am excited to meet her after all these years... *said politely while smiling a bit*
Cyrus Eastwood (ML)
*Stared at him without saying anything*
Cyrus Eastwood (ML)
Okay.... Let's go back to work....
Saying that Cyrus went inside.... And Noah came back to his desk....
Noah was actually excited to meet Beatrix after a long time.... She was his only friend... except Cyrus.... And she is the same age as him...
She is like his best friend.... Cyrus was a really good friend of him when they were kids.... But while growing up they became quite distant....
And also Cyrus is 3 years older than them.... so sometimes he felt more comfortable with Trixie than Cyrus....
Noah stared blankly at the screen in front of him... as he kept on remembering the past...
When three of them were kids...
Noah Foster (MC)
*smiled while thinking about that time*
(imagine this is the store)
It was almost 6 pm... and the guests and the press were about to get there....
Noah was busy doing some last minute checks.....
He checked the whole place just to make sure nothing was amiss...
Cyrus was at the store with him in the morning.... But he had to go home so, he could come with him family....
After making sure everything is fine.... Noah finally day down...
Noah Foster (MC)
*sighed in exhaustion* God!! This week's been a mess for me.... *said mumbling to himself*
He took some rest for a while.... and after that he got up and fixed himself because it was now time for the guests' arrival....
Most of the employees of the company were there already.... So, they all were waiting for others to arrive....
Finally, the guests' arrived and Cyrus was also there with his family.... And other board members....
They cut the ribbons and opened the store as the press captured every....
Noah was standing a bit far from Cyrus... Not too far so when Cyrus needed him he couldn't reach... but not too close to get caught in the camera...
He has learned it after working with Cyrus for 3 years.... He knows how much distance he should maintain....
The place got crowded as more and more guests appeared.... Cyrus talked to others as Noah stood beside him to help Cyrus when he needed it....
But one thing Noah noticed... that even though Cyrus was busy talking to others... his mind was distracted... he kept on glancing towards the door as if he was hoping for someone important to show up....
Noah understood those glances very well.... but he didn't ask anything.... After Cyrus was almost done talking to important people... he finally got some time to spend it with his family....
Both Cyrus and Noah's family were talking and laughing.... When Noah and Cyrus finally joined them....
Richard Eastwood (ML's Father)
There you guys are.... we waited for you both to join us for like ages *said dramatically*
Selene Eastwood (ML's mother)
Stop exaggerating.... Anyway it feels good to be together like this after a long time *said being a bit emotional*
Noah Foster (MC)
*smiled gently at her words*
Mason Foster (MC's Father)
Cyrus.... Is Noah good at his job? Be honest don't try to cover up for him just because he's been your friend for a long time *asked being a bit serious*
Cyrus Eastwood (ML)
No uncle he's good at his job... And don't worry I'm not saying this because he's my friend....*said chuckling*
Richard Eastwood (ML's Father)
Oh stop... both of you... I know our Noah is best at his job *said smiling as he patted Noah's shoulder*
Noah Foster (MC)
Thank you uncle *said smiling*
Jonah Foster (MC's mother)
Oh! By the way... I heard something about you Cyrus... Is it true that you went on a blind date, and also you're thinking of meeting her again!? *asked teasing him*
Hearing his mom's words Noah's smile dropped a bit...but he immediately fixed it...
Cyrus Eastwood (ML)
*laughed a bit and said* yes Aunt Jonah it's true...
Noah's mom turned towards Cyrus's mom and said...
Jonah Foster (MC's mother)
My my! Selene this is really great news! *said being excited*
Selene Eastwood (ML's mother)
Yes it is *said smiling back*
Jonah Foster (MC's mother)
So when are we going to meet her!? *asked being all excited*
Cyrus Eastwood (ML)
I guess today *said smiling*
Selene Eastwood (ML's mother)
Oh my! Did you invite her here? *asked in surprise*
Cyrus Eastwood (ML)
*Nodded smiling brightly*
Noah stood there while trying to maintain a fake smile.... He tried to pretend that he was happy too.... but the truth was something else... he wasn't happy at all...
How can he be happy?!.... When the person he loved for his entire life talked about someone else so lovingly!....
But he still pretended to be a good friend.... to be the professional secretary.... He tried to suppress his feelings as much as possible... But what he didn't know was the more he tried to suppress it.... the more those feelings grow....
Everyone except Noah was busy teasing Cyrus when all of a sudden someone approached Cyrus and tapped on his shoulders from behind...
Cyrus Eastwood (ML)
*Startled a bit and turned around*
Stella Aster
Hi *said smiling*
Everyone's attention shifted from Cyrus to Stella...
Both the moms kept on eyeing each other as if they were confirming if the girl they were talking about....
Cyrus Eastwood (ML)
Hi!! *said smiling back*
Noah Foster (MC)
*staring at them*
Cyrus introduced her to his parents and Noah's parents.... then he turned towards Noah and said...
Cyrus Eastwood (ML)
And this is Noah Foster.... My secretary and a long time friend... he's more like a brother to me than a friend... *said smiling*
Cyrus Eastwood (ML)
Noah this is Stella Aster.... you already know her anyway.....
Noah smiled a bit and said....
Noah Foster (MC)
It's really nice to meet you Ms. Aster.... *said as he tried to keep on his professional smile*
Noah extended his hands for a handshake....
Stella took his hand and said...
Stella Aster
It's nice to meet you too Mr. Foster *said smiling*
After the handshake Noah let go of her hand immediately....
Stella stared a bit long at Noah then looked away...
Cyrus turned towards the elders and said....
Cyrus Eastwood (ML)
We will take our leave then *said smiling*
Saying that he walked away from there with Stella....
Noah Foster (MC)
*Kept on staring at their disappearing figure*
After spending some time with the elders Noah took his leave... found a peaceful corner and thought of spending the entire time there....
Noah took a glass of champagne from a passerby waiter and drank it in one go.... He tried to distract himself with drinks, but he kept on failing....
Even though he didn't want to, his eyes still went towards Cyrus and Stella.... He stared at them with dead eyes as he saw them.... Laughing and talking with each other....
He tried hard to remain calm and composed.... but he was already way too drunk... So before he ends up doing something he'll regret he left the place without telling anyone anything...
Noah Foster (MC)
*Stumbled on his steps as he kept walking without any destination*
he finally stopped in front of a park.... he looked ahead with drooping eyes then finally got inside the park....
Noah Foster (MC)
*sat on one of the swings*
He kept on thinking about what happened in the event... he kept on remembering Cyrus's face.... how happy he looked...
Noah Foster (MC)
*Smiled a little while thinking about Cyrus's happy face*
Noah Foster (MC)
Right.... I should be happy if he's happy too *said mumbling to himself*
Noah Foster (MC)
He finally likes someone and I should support him rather than being all sad about it....
Noah Foster (MC)
I'll stop now... I'll seriously stop now... I'll do anything to stop these feelings.... If I have to quit my job then I'll do that....
Noah Foster (MC)
Because I don't think I can handle it any longer *said as tears rolled down from his eyes*
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I'm introducing Beatrix in this chapter because she'll make her appearance in the next chapter...
NAME - Beatrix Eastwood
AGE - 25
PROFESSION - A well known Artist
She's the cousin sister of Cyrus and the closest friend of Noah....her mother is Cyrus's aunt... She doesn't have a father.... her mother is a single mom... She's also the sweetest and kindest person....
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Well... That's all for her character for now.... you'll find more about her character as you read the story....
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Cristal Opal
i can't wait for the next chapter 🔥🔥🔥
2025-08-08
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