CHAPTER 15

"It tastes different"

"Yeah, It is a new recipe madam Juliet tried, said she saw it on a TV cooking show or something not sure"

"Really, wow this is why I love her so much. Always trying new things." I said smiling then I noticed she was looking at my dress

"What?" I asked

"Nothing, I love your dress, it suits you perfectly." She complimented my dress

"Thank you, I got it from my usual store"

"Sorry for interrupting ma'am, you have a guest."

"Who?" Patricia asked

"Michael is here" John informed her

Excitedly, she told him to let him in. She looks so happy, I wonder if I will ever feel this way. I have always wanted to get married and start a family of my own but when I look at my life, I don't see it happening. I might be a Spencer for the rest of my life.

Oh no. The thought of that scares me so much.

Before Patricia could go to Michael, he was already standing behind John.

Immediately their eyes met, she exclaimed excitedly

"Michael!" She ran to him, embracing and kissing him.

The kiss turned into a passionate one, and was unusually long. John stylishly excused himself leaving just me.

I felt awkward standing there looking at them as they kissed so I excused myself. I was unaware of a fourth person present standing behind Michael until I ran into a hard chest.

Gasping I lost my balance, but a strong hand caught me, preventing me from falling. Immediately, I caught a familiar scent in the air. It reminds me so much of Adam.

No it can't be him, It is not possible. Slowly I looked up, scared of the outcome. These days, strange things have been happening so I can't tell.

I gasp as my eyes locked with the greenest eyes I have ever seen. The eyes that belong only to the man I can't stop thinking about , the man who makes me feel things I haven't felt before. The man who leaves me breathless each time,.. Adam.

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ADAM POV

"So what do you have for me, what is the update on Catherine?"

"She is a beauty, damn!"

I raised my right eyebrow questioningly at him as I asked

"Really, is that all you came here to say?"

"No, sorry,.." he coughed, clearing his throat and he continued. "There is nothing suspicious about her, she has no criminal record. She is very intelligent, and did excellently well in college and in her master's."

"I see, so she is not just beautiful but also intelligent"

"Yes."

"Any other thing?" I asked since he was just staring at me saying nothing.

I need more information, everything he told me is something I can get myself that is not why I hired him. I need him to fill me with useful information, something rare.

An information I can use against her. Catherine is always on my mind, I need to make her mine and I don't care whichever method I use, be it right or wrong.

"Uhrm.. no. That is all for now sir"

"Nonsense!" I exclaimed in anger. "Do you think this is some kind of joke? I hired you to carry out an in-depth research on her. Instead you bring me this,.. this rubbish!"

He was shocked at my outburst, even I am also shocked at my outburst. He started stuttering, coherent words came out from his mouth. I can't listen to his rubbish anymore, now he needs to listen to me.

"Raymond I need you to get tangible information on her, don't come here telling me things I can find out myself."

"Y..yes s..sir" he said stuttering in fear

"Don't come back here without something useful" I warned as he left my study room.

Locked in my study, I went through some documents that needed urgent attention. It's a contract that's worth billions, nothing can go wrong.

And Raymond just wasted my precious time, if not for him I would have been done. When he came this morning I was so excited thinking he brought beneficial news, something I can use against Catherine. But instead, he disappointed me.

Sighing, I rest my back on my seat. I am so tired, haven't had enough rest, and been busy round the clock. But even if I want to rest I can't even though it is the weekend.

Ever since my dad died, working has been a therapy for me, I bury myself in it. It helps me cope with the immense pain the loss of my father caused me.

My mom is currently in Korea, grieving, I have no idea when it will end. The bond she shares with my dad is so strong, this is the terrible effect of love. It's like a deadly poison that slowly eats away your organs before you know it..you're dead.

When I think of her I feel so sad, she was once full of life. I understand she needs time to heal, but seeing her in such a state breaks my heart deeply.

During my business trip in South Korea I called her place to check on her and she looked terrible. I persuaded her to return with me but to no avail.

Left with no option, I instructed the maids at the mansion she stays to ensure she is well taken care of and lacks nothing. Someday, I hope she returns to her happy state and comes home with me.

I heard a knock on the door which interrupted my thought. It must be James, I wonder what he has to say now.

"Come in," I said.

The door opened slightly, enough for James' head to fit in. I wonder why he is only poking his head and not entering,.. what a strange man

"Young master, Michael is here"

"Let him..."

Before I could finish my sentence Michael barged in with an angry expression on his face.

"Care to explain to me why I'm being stopped?" He asked, directing his anger at me

James was so shocked at Michael's sudden intrusion, he lost his balance, almost falling. Thank God he didn't fall; it would have been disastrous.

"I am sorry sir, you can't enter.."

Before James could finish his sentence I interrupted him, saying

"You may leave, thank you"

Bowing his head slightly he left, leaving us alone. I looked at Michael, he was walking around looking for God knows what. Sighing, I relaxed on my chair because with him here my peace of mind for the rest of the day is ruined.

After stopping, he spoke "Still waiting for an answer Adam" shooting me his Laser eyes

"As you can see I am working that is why I asked to be left alone" I said explaining to him as if he was a child

"For Christ sakes Adam! it is Saturday, will you lock yourself in here all day and die of loneliness?" He exclaimed.

I must confess I wasn't expecting, so shocked at his sudden outbursts. I looked at him pissed, he was wasting my time. So I asked

"Get to the point, what do you want?"

He looked at me, sighing exasperatedly before speaking "Must I want something before I can visit my friend?"

"Well the last time I saw you I had an hangover" I said rolling my eyes at him

"Just that? If someone should hear you now with the way you sound they will think I did something terrible than that, come on we just had few drinks" he said shaking his head disappointedly

"Really, you call it few? I had a serious headache because you guys forced me to drink.. too much!"

"Hey, chill man. It hasn't gotten to that level.. yet" he said trying to calm me down

"How can I chill when you're irritating my ears with your nonsense talks?" I asked, wondering how we became friends.

"Adam, is everything okay with you?" He asked after staring at me for long time

"Yes I'm fine, and please will you just sit already"

Taking his seat, he responded "No you're not, I mean how can anyone be fine living your life? Not just possible"

"You should be worried about yourself, you will soon be a married man" I retorted as I laughed at him, I just can't picture him as the married type.

"Well brother you need to start seeing me as such because this man here is taken"

"Oh, really?" I asked in disbelief

"Yes bro"

"So tell me what happened to all the one night stands and sexy models?"

"Well what can I say, man has to change and grow up" he said before changing the topic

"Have you heard from Kane? Being trying to reach his line but not going"

I looked at him studying his behavior. I wonder why he changed the topic. The last time he did this he was hiding something, and now I don't know what he could be hiding.

I wanted to press further but talked myself out of it. When he is ready, he will tell me himself. I don't need to push anything.

So playing along I decided to drop the issue and answer his question

"Yeah he is fine, told me he had some urgent work to do in Turkey"

"Really? Cool."

"Yeah. But I haven't heard from Shane, what is he up to?" I asked because Shane is always up to different outrageous things each day.

I don't know how he does that with his tight schedule, which baffles me all the time.

"How will you know when you don't have time for us"

Raising my right eyebrow I looked at him "Really?" I asked sarcastically

"Anyway, I don't want to start another argument with you" he said

"That is more like it, so are you going to answer or what?" I asked, feeling irritated

"Fine, fine I will. I spoke to him last night, and he said he will join us today."

"Oh okay"

"Yeah. He should be here by now" he said as he checked the time on his wristwatch.

I was about to say something but the incoming call on his mobile phone interrupted me.

"Won't you answer it?" I asked because he was staring at his phone for an unusually long time.

"Y..yeah, sure" he said before grudgingly answering the call

I wonder who the caller is because he doesn't seem like he wants to pick the call.. at all. I tried to eavesdrop on his conversation hoping to get a hint of who the caller might be but he was standing far from me.

I guess he needs privacy. Feeling a slight headache on the left part of my brain, gently I robbed my head. I think I have a migraine. Michael is right, no one can survive this way, I need to give myself some break.

"Hey Bro,.." Michael called as he hang up

"Yeah?" I asked

"I need to leave now, going to my babes place. She wants me to call at her place, you know I couldn't make it the last time. I want to make up for it now." He said, sounding excited.

"Was it your babe on the line?" I had to ask him because some minutes ago he didn't want to answer the call and now he is all excited. I need to know who the caller is.

"Yes" he said as he took his car key from the table where he left it.

"Wow, it was your babe calling"

"Yes bro, any problem?" He asked probably sensing the surprise in my voice

"No, not really. It is just that some minutes ago you didn't want to answer and now you are so eager to go to her place

"What, w..why will you think that.." he asked "..it is all in your head bro"

Now this guy is definitely lying, but that is his problem. I have enough problems of my own to deal with. In the meantime, I need to take a break. Looking at Michael an idea popped up in my head

"Do you mind if I join, will love to come"

He looked at me in amazement before responding "Sure brother why not. We need to leave now, it's already 1pm. Want to get there before 2pm"

"Okay, thanks man. But are you sure you will get there before 2pm considering there might be traffic on the way"

"That is why we need to leave now" he said

"Okay be right back" I said before leaving my study room to go get ready.

After having a quick shower, I wore a black pants with a white long sleeve sweatshirt that had a brown color on it's shoulder. I finished my look with a white ankle boot shoe, black Gucci shade and a silver designer wristwatch. Looking at my reflection I smiled, feeling satisfied with my appearance. I applied my perfume before leaving.

When I got to my study room, Michael wasn't there. Where has he gone off to now, or did he leave without me? Angry, I shouted his name

"Michael!"

"Hey I am here, stop screaming." he said,

I let out a sigh of relief, thank goodness he didn't leave without me. I would have strangled him, if I got hold of him. He should be happy he didn't make the silly mistake of leaving without me.

"So where were you?" I asked

"Need to use the restroom. Can we leave now?"

"Yes, sure. But what of Shane, has he arrived yet?" I asked since he was supposed to join us at my place

"No, won't be coming again. He called a few minutes ago to inform me."

"Oh, alright then. We will be using your car right?" I asked, need to be sure.

"Yeah, of course. You know you really surprised me, what happened?" He asked as we entered his car.

"Need some fresh air and besides, never seen the woman who stole your heart" I teased

"Oh I see, that's nice of you bro. You are full of surprises"

"Yeah," I said smiling.

As I looked at him, I noticed he has a mischievous look on his face, the one that says danger

"What?" I asked

"Nothing, just thinking. I might.."

"Whatever you're thinking, just kill it okay?" I cut him off quickly.