Chapter Three

I was back at the mall to pick up some items and more importantly to get a flower pot. I went up to ring my items when I noticed it was the same handsome man that rang me up the last time that was ringing me up today.

I smiled as he saw me and he waved.

"And she's back"

I laughed.

"A flower pot huh? Let me guess bed side?"

"Window side actually, bed's close to the window so yeah" I replied smiling.

He began ringing up the items. "You wouldn't blame me for asking when next we would see and didn't take your contact after."

That made me laugh and also remember what happened, he looked so cute and nervous asking maybe the excitement when I said yes made him forget .

"Even I forgot, so we are even." I heard a bell ring but it was from the inside, I stretched my neck a bit trying to see if I could get a look behind.

"That's me, Here" He handed me my bags and juggled inside.

I took them and headed outside, it was drizzling a bit but I didn't mind. I walked to my car, the moment I geared to drive a black car sped past me.

One thing about people with money, they don't care. I mean the car was looking fancy and yet the driver couldn't be more mindful of his surroundings.

Shaking my head I begun driving to my hotel.

On get there I saw Shawn, one of Mr. Santos bodyguards and that surprised me. Many questions began running through head like why was he here? Did anything happen?

"Hey Shawn" I drawn "Is anything the problem." Watching him walk closer to me, I slowed down. He got close took my bags and went towards my door and to my ultimate surprise he opened my door.

I was very sure I locked it before I left, It's risky leaving the door open even though the security here is tight. I checked my purse and sure enough my keycard was in there. How on earth did he open it.

"Shawn is anything the problem, why...how did you open my door"

I waited for his response but he just ignored me and proceeded to keep my bags on the kitchen counter.

I angrily ran up to him clutched him by his biceps and spun him around. He spun himself actually, he was too buff I couldn't even lift his pinky finger up.

"What is it, how do you have access to my room"

He saw the seriousness on my face and knew I wasn't going to back down.

"All bodyguards have spares ma'am, security reasons."

"Ohh...Why are you here then?" I folded my arms.

"Boss distributed extra security"

My brows furrowed. "Why, is anything wrong"

"No ma'am, just extra security"

I took the bags from the counter, and went to my room. He followed me. While arranging everything and placing he flower pot by the window I spoke. "So you're going to follow me everywhere I go"

He stood erect at my door. "Yes Ma'am"

I began undressing, unzipping my dress. "Well I'm going to the pool, I could use some company" I smiled at him.

He shifted, I couldn't make out if he was uncomfortable or nervous.

"Could you help me with my zip, extra hands would be appreciated " I walked towards him turning my back to him.

He hesitated a bit and that made me turn my head to face him. "Just the zip"

His hands came up and slowly and unzipped the dress. "Thank ya Shawn" I smiled at him then walked back to my closet.

When I turned backed he was gone, I worn my bikini and draped my robe over it. Went to the kitchen and poured me a glass of wine. I took a slice of the orange I bought from the mall and placed it on the rim of the glass and then walked to the top roof where the pool was.

I decided to stay at a table beside the pool, unwind with the wine a bit before I jumped in.

I took a sip of wine then my phone vibrated, my sad's name on display. I haven't seen or heard him in what seemed like forever ever since he and mum decided to move out of the country to spend there lives together.

So it was quite surprising that he was calling but nonetheless I was excited.

It was a video call and I could see mum sitting beside him, It looks like they are out.

"Hey dad" I waved to the screen.

"Bear, how are you" I smiled at the nickname he still kept calling me. "Doing good dad, Mum?"

"Oh darling, look at you"

She struggles to take the phone from my dad but he insisted on holding it. The bantered back and forth before my dad released the phone. I am surprised he didn't give it to her earlier. Someone is standing for himself.

"Oh look at you darling, at the beach-"

"Mum I'm on a work trip, I haven't been to the beach in like fifty years." I heard my dad cackling at the back. "You guys are the ones out on a beach."

"We aren't on a beach per say" My dad answered. "Maybe we should go to the beach honey." He faced my mum. She nodded and smiled.

"We are adding that to our list"

I rolled my eyes when they began their PDA. "We've got to go bear be good" Then the line went off.

I sighed heavily dropping my wine and removing my robe. I slowly walked down into the pool , the cold water was chilling. I shivered as soon as my body touched the water.

This was just exactly what I needed, better than a hot bath.

I went two rounds, swimming across the pool before I saw Shawn standing at just a distance facing my direction. You've got to be kidding me.

"Are you seriously following me everywhere" I stressed. Swinging my arms to keep me afloat.

He stood motionless, looking straight ahead before he answered. "Yes Ma'am"

I'm never going to win. All I need to do right now was to schedule that free time with him and ask why he gave extra security. If there's anything wrong at least I should know.

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"You know, Technology has really impacted so much on our lives, society that we are 99.9% no aware most of the times. We are so used to technology that we fail to realize that we use technology in our everyday day lives. That is why we called this conference so that we can acknowledge the usefulness of technology and recognize the upcoming ones to make life easier and better for us in more ways than one. Thank you."

The hall was filled with round of applauses and standing ovations as Mr. Kevin walked down the stage. We attended a conference meeting, one of the reasons for this work trip. My hands were hurting from how hard I was clapping and my cheeks from how hard I was smiling. I paused to take a sip of the juice we were served when I saw him, ever in his glory, staring at me.

For a moment I thought maybe I had something on my face so I subtly patted my face. He abruptly turned away, looking ahead like nothing happened.

Alarms went of in my head. Was I doing something wrong?. The innovation we attended thank heavens tit was recorded, I went back to listen all over again so I could record and give him feedback. And I haven't met him for the 'free time meeting' he suggested.

I ran through my schedule in my head and I had a free time today, after this conference.

The conference was coming to an end when he stood up, I followed him quickly as he headed for the exit and straight to his car.

"Sir about the meeting, I could see you today"

"Perfect, See me in my office"

The he drove off. I really don't know what to make out of his attitude lately but what I know is that I do not like it.