Again.

"Am in love..." he stood up and walked towards the window leaving Chris speechless.

Chris who couldn't believe what he just heard walked behind his boss until he stoop before him to observe his emotion. He eyed him in disbelief and laughed out loud. This is the joke of the day.

"Come on bro, you just ended a relationship a week ago and you're in love again? Is this another kind of joke or you are becoming a womanizer." he couldn't believe.

"If you don't believe then just wait and watch as I will reveal a very interesting love story infront of you." he smiled mockingly and walked out of the office.

Days have gone by and he didn't see the woman that has taken over his thoughts for days now. He looked at her table but to his surprise, she was not there just like yesterday and the day before.

He looked around one more time before instructing his assistant to check where all the workers are and report to him immediately. Chris nodded and went to the designers department right away.

Chris asked for everyone and was informed that some workers are preparing for the upcoming event in the tailoring room. He immediately walked to the tailoring department and saw that everyone was busy working on different designs. Some of them looking exhausted from being tired and not getting time to eat not to mention insufficient rest. He was informed by someone that they have been working from early morning to late night and others have been sleeping at the office.

Back to Linda.

A a new comer, I needed to put in much effort and to also learn from my seniors. I don't know the last time I had rest. The longest I have rested is like nine hours in forty right hours. But for now, I still have to do my best. I sighed as my stomach growled. The last time I ate was yesterday noon. Cara had brought instant noodles and vanilla cakes for us.

I must say that so far Cara is the best of a friend. She cares about me and has taught me a lot ever since I met her. She likes jokes and k pop. I will never be bored around her..

She laughed at the sound of my growling stomach before handing a cup of yoghurt to me.

"Take that first, I will get us something to eat now." she stood up and swayed her hips as she moved out

I smiled at the thought of having such a nice and beautiful friend in my life.

I took the yoghurt and at least now my stomach could cooperate with me to do this work.

Meanwhile in the CEO's office.

Chris was now reporting everything to Martins.

"Those who will showcase their work at the event are completing the designs in the tailoring room." he reported.

Martins nodded before asking " is that all?"

"They just look so worked up. I mean some have been sleeping here inorder to finish their works and maybe some rarely eat." he finished looking at Martins who was now frowning a little bit.

He stood up and gave his order. " Now go to wherever they are and tell them that am treating them to lunch. I'm treating everyone because they have worked hard." Chris was surprised because as long as he has been here, Trevor Martins never cared much about his employees.

Cara was on her way to bring food when he met Chris.. "Hi Cara" he greeted.

"Hi, do you need anything?" Cara doesn't like this man's attitude. He behaves weirdly all the time.

"I don't need anything from you Ms Cara. I just wanted to inform you that the boss is treating everyone in your department to lunch. I hope you can inform your colleagues." Immediately, Cara's mood was happiness. She didn't bother talking to him anymore. It's been a long time ever since the.big boss last treated all of them to a meal. She cheerfully ran to her department and informed everyone, bringing their mood back to a cheerful mode.

"Let's go and enjoy some delicious meals. " Brandon tapped Linda's shoulder.

Everything they ordered was expensive since it was the boss's treat.

At the corner of the restaurant, Martins couldn't take his eyes off this God sent goddess. She looked very cute chewing and trying different dishes. He smiled to himself not minding his nose poking assistant who kept on looking at him.

"Hey, why do you think the boss suddenly treats all of us here?" Asked Flo as she bit on the cauliflower.

"What? You don't appreciate the fact that our boss cares about us regardless of his busy schedule." Aaron stated blatantly.

"You're right but I remember the last time he treated us was when the famous model accepted his proposal, right?" They nodded in response and continued enjoying the moment regardless the reason.

I was quietly listening to their conversation as I had nothing to say. I don't know why but at the mention of that famous whatever model and him proposing to her, my appetite was ruined completely. I recalled how he cried that day when he told me that she cheated on her. There was a sharp pain in my heart. But was it really necessary?.

"I'm going back to work." I whispered to Cara before making my way back to the tailoring room.

Trevor Martins was satisfied looking at his baby girl enjoying the meals but suddenly she hurriedly stood up and walked away without finishing her meal. He intentionally invited the designing department only because he wanted her (Linda) to eat more. He saw it earlier when they arrived in the restaurant that she looked pale and weak. He felt broken from the insides.

" Work must be too much in the designing department?" he asked Chris who only nodded in response.

"Make sure that they are taken good care of during their busy days. Get them good meals and make sure they go home before midnight." he nodded again.

"Is your tongue so heavy that you have to keep on moving your head like a lizard?" He pinched his forehead before walking out of the restaurant as he had a very important meeting to attend.

I have spent days without resting properly. I feel all my shoulders swollen that I can't work anymore. I looked at my wrist watch and it was already 10 pm. 'I must sleep at home tonight.' I thought to myself and massaged my temple for a moment before grabbing my bag to leave.

"Eeeehh.... don't leave yet Linda. I have a favor to ask from you." Cara strongly grabbed my hand and I wondered what could be disturbing her. This isn't her normal attitude.

"Please promise that you will help me out Linda." She looked at me with her ball eyes.

"I have to listen from you first before promising you and I just hope it's something I can help with." I assured her as I held both of her hands. She looked bothered and I didn't like it. I hate seeing my only friend in a worried state.

She held my wrist and pulled me to a place where we were the two of us. She looked at me in a heart aching way.

"Linda I have a problem that has been tormenting me for three months now and I had nobody to share it with since I had no friends." She uttered after inhaling deeply numerous times.

I was now looking at her curiously.

"Tell me about it. You can trust me, right?" I assured her as I squeezed her hands and she nodded.

I could see tears falling from her eyes but I let her cry it out since I thought it was a better way to vent emotions.

"You see, my father has been sexually harassing me ever since my mom died..." at her words my heart skipped and pained at the same time. This world doesn't treat us rightfully. I thought that I suffered a lot when my mom died but didn't know that Cara faced hell on earth.

"Whenever he's drunk..." she couldn't continued her words as she sobbed harder. I was hurt seeing her like this. She has always pretending like a happy person infront of everyone but deep down she was filled my endless pain.

I gently hugged her to assure her that she had me now and she could release all her pains now.

"I can't stay with him anymore Linda. Can you.." she sobbed again.

"It's fine Cara. Let's go to my house and you can stay there with me until my sister comes back. How?" she nodded and we stood up to get going

She continued sobbing until she lost consciousness. I looked at her pale face and couldn't stop cursing that bastard thing of a father.

The cab arrived at the entrance of our apartment and Cara was still unconscious. I looked at her one more time and the only option I had was carrying her. The cab master noticed my uneasiness and decided to help me carry her upstairs.

"I will do it."

"Martins?"