CHAPTER VIII

Chris POV

I went to the airport where my plane is, then I saw Darsh waving at me, I waved back and went to his spot.

"Your plane is already ready." He said then patted my shoulder.

"Yeah, thank you, anyways did everyone have an idea that I will go to America?" I asked.

"Yes, they do, I told them after you call me." He answered and I nodded.

"Yeah right, I totally forgot that you don't know how to shut your mouth." I said then rolled my eyes.

"Anyways, I should get going now, see you when I get back." I said before leaving him behind, I heard him yell goodbye.

I was in my plane now and seating comfortably when the pilot says that I should buckle up because we're taking off. I obeyed him and after some minutes, he said that it's alright now to unbuckle my belt, I decided to open my IG and search for Lyrinx and browse his timeline, I DM him.

"Enjoy browsing at my timeline?" I asked, well I don't really know if he is but I just want to tease him for a bit.

"I'm not browsing at your timeline." He replied, well he replied faster than I thought.

"Yeah and pigs can fly." That's the last message I sent and he offline.

Time flies and we landed at America, before I got out I looked outside and it's already night, I'm kind of tired, I saw my assistant, Kelly and went to her position then she guide me where the car is.

"So? Why does Parker wants to talk to me?" I asked.

"He doesn't tell why, but he went with a guy." She replied.

"Anyways, how's the company here?" I questioned.

"It's going great, out sales are more better than last year, I'm not saying that last year was suck but it's way more better this year." She said with a smile, I nod at acknowledgement, atleast the company is going strong.

"Did he made an appointment?" I asked and she nodded.

"Yeah, he did." She opened her little book and browse it before she continued. "It's tomorrow, at 11:30 am." She said and I just nodded my head.

We arrived at my house, I immediately went to my room and lay down on my bed to get some sleep, I didn't even bother to get up for dinner, I'm just too tired to eat.

Morning came, and I got up and went to the bathroom to take a shower,when I'm done, I went downstairs then go in the kitchen to saw Mercedes, she's 30 years old and she takes care of this house when I'm not in here.

"Good morning." I greeted her.

"Good morning to you too, Chris. Take a seat your breakfast is almost done." She said.

After a minute she served my food and went out of the kitchen, I guess to clean up, I bet she already done eating because she usually eat with me. I looked at my watch and saw that's it's already 10 am, I still have time to get ready.

I finished my food and go to my room, in my way to my room I saw Mercedes and I thanked her, I started to get ready. I change to my black suit with black pants and red tie, I also did my hair to look more presentable. I grabbed my phone and put it in my pocket and went outside my room.

"I'm going to the company!" I slightly yell.

"Okay, take care and be careful on your way." Mercedes replied, she's like a second mom to me.

I hopped in my car and start to drive in my company, when I arrived I parked my car at my private parking lot and went inside. No one really expect to see me here today, so I understand why are they look a bit surprised. Kelly saw me and guide me to my office. I looked at my watch and it's 11:20 am.

"Okay, you're here anyway, so your appointment today is, you have a meeting later with the board after the appointment of Mr. Parker, then you need to sign these papers." She said then pointed at the papers at the side of my desk.

"That's all?" I asked, I don't really want to work for now, I just came here go talk to Parker.

"Nope, after that you will have a private meeting with Grace, she said she needs to publish a new story of her, and that's all." She said then I sighed.

"You know, you need to do that because it's part of your work." She said then smile.

"Yeah, I know." I stated and I heard a knock at my office door.

"What is it?" I questioned.

"Mr. Parker is here." Someone said, I forgot her name.

"Let him come in." I announced and fixed my clothes.

I saw Parker with another man by his side, it's already a year when we broke up, he still the same but don't get it wrong I don't have a feelings for him anymore because of what he did.

-Flashback-

"I have something to tell you." Parker stated.

"What is it?" I asked, he looks nervous.

"Don't be nervous, come on say it." I said giving him a courage.

"I'm so sorry." He started and tears begin to roll on his cheeks.

"I don't get it, what do you mean? why are you saying sorry?" I asked getting confused.

"I'm sorry, it------it's just a dare." He said while looking down.

"What do you mean dare?" I asked and brush my hair, I'm getting frustrated, I don't get it.

"Me being with you, it's just a dare, I'm so sorry." He said still crying.

"So, you're saying that you really didn't love me?" I asked clearly hurt.

"No, I did love you." He said.

"IF YOU DID THEN WHY!?" I yelled but he didn't answer.

"I'm really sorry, please forgive me." He responded.

"We're over, from now on, we will act like we don't know each other." I said sternly, but it still hurt how can he do this to me?

"Please, forgive me, please." He replied.

"Don't make it hard for me, you already hurt me so please don't cry." I said then wipes his tears.

"We should move on." I added, I hugged him then let him go.

"I really am sorry." He said then walked away. It shattered my heart seeing him walking away. I saw Dwayne, Kaiden's lover walking to my direction.

-End of flashback-

"Have a seat." I said, they both sat infront of my desk.

"Hey, uhmm How are you?" Parker asked.

"I'm doing fine, you?" I answered.

"Same as you, uhmm." He then looked at the man sitting infront of him. "This is Maximilian, my boyfriend and fiance." I looked at the man that he's talking about and nodded, he reached at my hand and I gladly shakes it.

"Nice to meet you." I stated, well it's true. "What do you want to talk about?" I asked.

"Uhmm about what happened year ago?" He stated, looking uncertain, I sighed.

"It's alright now, I already move on and I'm fine now and you too, oh yeah, congratulations btw." I said and smile at him.

"But you still don't forgive me." He replied.

"I already forgive you the day I moved on." I said and ruffles his hair, he had a teary eyes while looking at me.

"T-thank you." He said while sobbing.

"I'm sorry for hurting you too, anyways when will be the wedding be held?" I questioned smiling at them.

"It will be next year, month of January. Do you think you can come?" Parker asked.

"I think I can." I stated and smile at them both.

We, all three having a conversation until my assistant/secretary came in and said that I need to get ready for the meeting.

"Thank you again and nice to see you again." Parker said.

"Nice to see you again too, and Maximilian, don't hurt Parker, if you did I won't hesitate to skin you alive." I stated and they both laugh.

"I won't, I can guarantee that." He said then we shake hands and they both get out of my office.

I sighed, we already had a better closure and it's true when I say I don't have a feelings for him anymore and that I'm happy for them. I get ready and went to the meeting room where the boards are. When I arrived they all there sitting at their respective seats and I sat at my chair and our meeting begin.