Author's note :~ okay people, my mind has been empty and my well was dry so i couldn't come up with anything intresting than this . Hopefully you all will like the word vomit i call a chapter.
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Such wounds to the heart will probably never heal .But we cannot simply sit and stare at our wounds forever
~Haruki Murakami
Aurelia's POV
I woke up the next day stretching up on the soft bed as a laid my head down on the cloud like pillow for a while to wake up fully. The mattress was so soft that I just wanted to lay in it and not get up ' but you have to' I remind myself that I have to work I have a presentation today so glancing at the clock I check the time which was 4 o'clock.
I got up did some stretching and exercise took out my clothes for the meeting and went inside the bathroom to freshen up. I did my skin care morning routine and after wearing the clothes.
I was searching for my makeup in my bag when I caught the sight of my pendant a small thread from my T-shirt was latched into it took carefully taking it out I kept that locket in my hand remembering vividly
~{Flashback}~ Third person POV.
The room was dimly lit, the only source of light coming from a flickering lamp in the corner. The air hung heavy with tension, as if carrying the weight of unspoken secrets. Aurelia is seen with a somber expression etched upon her face, huddled in the corner, her eyes filled with a mixture of sadness and longing.
a tall and imposing figure, stood before her. His face wore a hardened expression, and his voice dripped with bitterness as he spoke. "That locket you have," he sneered, "It's the only thing you have left of your worthless parents."
As he uttered those words, her heart sank. Her small fingers trembled as she clutched the locket, the only connection she had to the parents she never knew. It was a delicate piece, the letter V in the center adorned with intricate engravings and held together by a fragile chain. It had always been her most cherished possession, a symbol of hope and love in a world tainted by darkness.
his words echoing through the room like shards of glass. "They abandoned you, left you to rot," he spat. "You're lucky I took you in, even if you're nothing but a burden."
Hot tears welled up in the her eyes as the weight of the man's words settled upon her young shoulders. She felt the sting of abandonment, the ache of not knowing her own parents, and the bitter taste of her of her ruined childhood. She longed for answers, for a sense of belonging that always seemed just out of reach.
In that moment, her mind traveled back to the countless nights spent yearning for a family she could call her own. The memories of abuse and the harshness of her existence weighed heavily on her fragile soul. A longing for a different life, one filled with love, understanding, and acceptance.
~{Flashback End}~
As the flashback faded, the present reality came crashing back. Aurelia clutched the locket tighter, her knuckles turning white with determination.
Aurelia's POV.
Shaking myself out of these thoughts, I took out my makeup bag and did some light makeup on myself with a little mascara and some lip balm. Satisfied by the results I check the time again to see that it was six o'clock so I took out the presentation once again and began to go through it again to memorize it.
After I was finished seeing that it was 7 o'clock I kept everything in my bag and went outside for breakfast as I opened the door to head downstairs I saw a staff member approaching me.
"Good morning miss heart, the breakfast is ready would you like to have it now" she asked me bowing a little.
"Good morning yes I'll have it now"
As I informed her this she began to lead me towards that table where the breakfast was being served.
I was about to sit down when I saw Alexander approaching the table we both wished each other good morning and begin to have a breakfast it was lasagna with some garlic bread.
As we were having our breakfast,we both started to have some light conversation about the upcoming meeting.
"So Aurelia the meeting is at 10 a.m. today are you done with the presentation?" He questioned after finishing his bite of lasagna
"Yes sir the presentation is finished and I have taken notes of the important pieces of the project .I have also mailed you a copy of the notes with your schedule for today ." I answered reaching towards my glass of water to take a sip.
"Good let's go shall we" with that said we both begin to make our way towards the garage of the manor .
I was honestly shocked at how spacious the garage was and when I saw the amount of cars it held.
" Holy guacamole! How many cars do you have" I exclaimed my eyes widened in excitement , as I have never seen so many cars at the same time not counting the car showrooms of course.
his lips turned upwards into a smirk and he said "45 cars in total", saying that he went towards the key cabinet and took out the key for the rolls royce phantom and gestured me to come over and get into it.
Opening the back door I kept the briefcase I was carrying with me which had all the documents needed for the presentation in the Back seat
" ready for the presentation today Aurelia." He asked I nodded eagerly and slid into the luxurious leather seats, relishing the plush leather upholstery. The car's interior exuded an air of sophistication and success, reflecting the image Mr. DeLuca projected. As the vehicle purred to life , I couldn't help but admire the panorama of the waking city through the tinted windows.
The car smoothly merged into the traffic, gliding through the busy streets. As they moved forward, I gazed outside the window to admire the city's vibrant energy, the buildings towering above them like giants.
During the ride Alexander and I engaged in casual conversation. We discussed the upcoming presentation and the question we may face and how to answer them and exchange some ideas on how tackle each problem which may arise in the meeting .
The minutes flew by, and soon we arrived at the imposing office building.
The building was impressive, with a modern design and bustling professionals entering and exiting its door.
The confidence that I had in the morning started to diminish as nervousness and anticipation grew in me as we parked in the reserved executive spot.
It must have shown on my face because just as I was about open the door to step out of the car I found my other hand slipping into Alexander's as he took hold of it,
"There is no need to be nervous Aurelia let me tell you one thing, I have seen your progress, and in such a short time you have accomplished more than any other assistant I had". He said as he gazed into my eyes ,I flushed red as I notice our close proximity and the way his eyes stared into mine, I couldn't help but curse the blush that spread across my face because no one has ever complimented me In my entire life, and it's all because of that man.
I was shaken out of my thoughts as Alexander lifted his hand towards my face and gently cupped my chin and lifted my face making me look into his eyes and started to speak.
"Now love, you are going to discard these negative thoughts that you have in your head. I have seen the notes and the presentation which you have prepared everything will be fine , understand " I nodded at him with a small smile growing on my face as I took in his words.
We both stepped out of the car, I adjusted my outfit a little bit and smoothed down my hair and gathered my composure. As Mr. DeLuca locked the car we both walked together toward the entrance, our footsteps echoing in the marble-lined lobby.
As we entered the building we were directed towards The conference room. We took our seats as the conference room began to fill with the members of different companies. We were waiting for the last member (the CEO the García Enterprises ) To arrive then the door opened and I saw a familiar face stepping in inside the room. Leonardo I Whispered under my breath as I record that he was the father of that sweet little girl named Emma who I rescued when I was going for my interview.
As I was staring at him are eyes connected with each other a brief flash of recognition game into his eyes but seeing as the meeting was about to start I tore my gaze away from him and Concentrated on my file.
I took a deep breath, exhaled and with the new found confidence I began the presentation. I poured All the hard work I did into it, The Research I did on the product and the ideas that came with it With every slide of the presentation I could see the faces of the members looking very impressed and eager to collaborate with DeLuca Industries.
As the meeting concluded I was filled with a sense of pride in myself as the Room was filled with applause and Words of admiration for me ,for the first time I was being praised for something I did. this time I was not under a secret identity or an alias This time I was myself.
as everyone began to disperse, from the corner of my eye I saw Leonardo getting up and heading towards me seeing this I smiled in his direction I also noticed Alexander getting up from his seat and coming towards me as I greeted Leonardo Hello Mr. Leonardo it's nice to meet you again. "
"Hello to you too Aurelia , I see you got the job" he continued when he glanced at Alexander to see him walking towards us " ah here comes the devil " I was momentarily surprised when he called Mr. DeLuca that. "Well, if it isn't Mr. Serious himself! Did you forget to laugh today or are you just saving up for retirement?"
"Very funny. I have a refined sense of humor, unlike some people." Alexander said reaching, " I see you already know him miss hart"
"yes sir, I met him on my on the day of my interview" I said putting a strand of my hair behind my ear. There was something intense In his eyes as they eyes bore into my own ,as if trying to or urging me to say more. "I saved his daughter when I was coming for the interview, how is she by the way?" I asked directing the last question towards Leonardo.
"She is fine she misses you by the way she still can't stop talking about the pretty angel who saved her" he said smiling softly towards me it wasn't hard to discern that he was a very loving father towards her the way he smiled at the mention of his daughter was confirmation for everything. "By the way I think I forgot to introduce myself back then , I am Leonardo García it's nice to meet you Aurelia Hart" he said as he extended a hand towards me to shake.
taking his hand to shake I introduced myself again "nice to meet you and finally know your last name Mr. Leonardo Garcia " as I said it I couldn't help but feel a little self-conscious because of the intense gaze directed towards me of Alexander.
We chatted for a while with each other Alexander and Leonardo were catching up with each others about their upcoming projects they were going to work together with while I was correcting my notes of any mistakes and rechecking everything that I had, when Leonardo exclaimed catching my attention as he said "Absolutely! And I think it's high time we celebrate our partnership in style. So, I'm throwing a grand ball, a magnificent affair to honor our successful collaboration. And you, my friend, are coming to it with Aurelia" He looked into my direction when he said the last part.
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After accepting the invitation to the ball we both drove back to the manor And departed to Our rooms since we were both tired from the meeting . I quickly went inside my room and plopped myself on the bed Feeling as if a huge weight has been off my shoulder at the same time feeling a sense of accomplishment that I achieved something for the first time in my life. My muscles relaxed as my body sank deeper into the mattress. As I inevitably fell into the realm of Morpheus.
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Hello everyone,
I'm back with another update honestly I was experiencing a writer's Block after finishing the last chapter and I couldn't really come up with something new but yeah I have a lot of new ideas after this chapter so hopefully I will be able to update more regularly.
It would be very helpful if you all could take sometime to comment on my story and Tell me what other things would you like to be added in this story.
It just takes one clink to vote and it will definitely motivate me to write
regularly.
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*If you bite it and you die -it's poisonous. if it bites you and you die -it's venomous*
Jack What if it bites me and it dies.
Chloe That means you are poisonous.
For the love of God, Jack, learn how to read.
Chairman meow: what if it bites itself and it dies.
Grace: it's voodoo.
Aurelia: what if we bite each other and neither of us die.
Alexander: that's kinky darling.
Author: oh God!.