One month of my lazy life has finally come to an end when I can start working as usual. That's why I'm feeling so happy and excited to start a new day at my office.

Now, I'm taking a hot shower to have a fresh start to my life. After taking a hot shower, I headed inside my closet with a towel wrapped around my body. After a bit of searching, I found a perfect outfit and then wore it. I'm in a white corset top with a black blazer and a high-waist peach skirt with black stilettos. Then, I approach my dressing table. I brush my hair and straighten it with a straightener. For makeup, I apply a little moisturizer cream with eyeliner with dark red matte. Finally, I'm ready.

I take my phone and purse from my nightstand and come out of my house. Then, I lock my house and buckle myself into my car. This half-an-hour distance between my office and my house is somewhat taking too much time due to my excitement.

As soon as I reach my office, I park my car in the parking lot and enter the building. When I step inside the main hall of the office, every employee of mine greets me with their good wishes and good morning.

Where is Emma? I look around in the main hall. She told me that she would wait for me.

“Avery!” Emma's voice comes from my back. I turn around and see that she is coming from outside.

“Where were you, Emma?” I ask, looking at her.

“I'm sorry, Avery. My car was out of fuel. That's why I needed to make a stop to fill the fuel inside my car.”

“It's okay. Let's go upstairs.” Saying this, I go towards the elevator with Emma following me. We step inside the elevator and I press the button to my cabin's floor.

Suddenly, my phone's notification pops up. I open my phone and see one message from Elijah.
“Good morning, Principessa. I'm missing you already. Let's have lunch in that restaurant which is near your office.”
Damn, Can he stop being this cute? His message is making me all flustered.

“You are having a blush on your cheeks.” Emma's sudden voice startles me.

“Oh, it's not like that, Emma. Elijah just invited me for lunch at the café which is near our office.”

“Can you stop your drama, Avery? I already know that Elijah and you have become exclusive. Dalton told me.”

“Oh, I see...” I giggle lightly.

“Yup, You should have told me. I have been waiting for this moment for ages. Also, I'm very happy that my ship has sailed.”

“Yeah, sure,” I murmured, as I walk out of the elevator. I take my steps towards my cabin. At the end of the hallway, I step inside my cabin. I throw my bag on my table and take a seat on my chair.

I opened the files one by one which was scattered on my table. Looking over the files, I realize that I need to do many things. At this unexpected moment, the sound of the opening of my cabin door reaches my ear, but I ignore it, thinking it wouldn't be that important.

“It's really rude to ignore your old friend, Miss Bennett.”A familiar masculine voice jostles me, making me shift my gaze towards the direction. I bring my hands up to shield my face, as a gasp escapes through my mouth.

“Nolan...” This word comes out of my mouth, as I'm looking at him carefully. He has the same raven hair and hazel eyes. His jaw is firm with a slight stubble. He is tall and has a muscular physique with his infamous mysterious charms.

Nolan Xanders... He was my classmate in my college, and no, we were not friends. We were just fuck buddies. We used to sleep with each other a lot during our college years. Now, I'm seeing him after a very, very long time.

“Are you done staring, Avery?” He smirks, coming towards me.

“Wha-What are you doing here?” I ask curiously, looking at him in shock.

“Woah! I didn't expect this question from my bestie.” He grins, sitting in front of me.

“Wipe that fucking grin off your face,” I reply, crossing my arms on my chest sternly. “We are not besties. Now, tell me the reason for your unexpected arrival in my company.”

“You still haven't changed, but you sure know how to turn any man on.” I roll my eyes at his words.

“If you are here just to speak bullshit, then get the hell out of here. I don't waste my time on people like you.”

“Damn... You don't need to be hulk about my meeting with you, but didn't you check your appointment schedule? We are supposed to meet here.”

“You have only five minutes to say what you want to say. Thereafter, you can go.”

“I came here to invite you to my party.”

“A party?”

“Yes, It's like a random party in which many people will be invited. You know that I love parties so much.” He says, straightening his blazer proudly.

“No, thank you. I don't have that much time to waste in your so-called parties.”

His smirk grows bigger, causing little dimples on his cheeks. He bites his lower lip suddenly and says, “Come on, Avery. I've invited many of our college mates.”

“Then, I guess you must have invited Dalton too.”

“Dalton?” He scoffs. “Avery, You know that Dalton and I are not on good terms. So, No. Thank you.”

“You can go now,” I say, checking my wristwatch. “It's been ten minutes now.”

“Ok. So, you are coming, right?”

“I'll think about it.”

“No, please. I'm requesting you. You know that I don't request anyone. So, Please...”

“Fine.”

“That's my buddy, but remember that party is tomorrow.” He winks and walks out of my cabin.

Nolan's party. I went to one of his parties when I was in college, and it was good. Now, The main question is should I go this time or not? I don't know why, but I'm getting an awful feeling about this party.

My cabin's door opens again, as Emma walks in. She sits in front of my chair, as I notice a huge plastered smirk is creeping all over her face.

“Who was that hottie, Avery?” She all at once speaks.

I sigh deeply, and then reply, “He is Nolan Xanders, but you shouldn't have let him hear.”

“Well, he told me that both of you were old friends. He even showed me a picture of you and him. You looked quite young.”

“Of course, he would do that. Anyways, I'm going to a party tomorrow. So, I'll go home early.”

“Party?” She says in a confusing tone. “Whose party is this?”

“It's Nolan's party. It's just like a get together for us.”

“Okay.” She nods, as she hands me a blue file. “Avery, Look at this file.”

A sense of confusion circles around my face, as I open the file. This was my and Elijah's project 'B-Data' file. There were some analytics, deal's information, procedure etc. As I turn the pages of the file, my eyes are looking at every point very carefully. I can't help it, but a smile comes over my face. Elijah has done great work in my absence.

Half of the day goes just like this. Looking over files, appointments with mergers etc. It's lunchtime now.

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I park my car in front of that restaurant and hop off. The weather is cool today. My eyes perceive the restaurant sharply. I've never been to this restaurant, but it seems like it's to my taste.

The acrylic colours of the walls are glowing so beautifully in the sunlight. This restaurant is ultra-contemporary with eccentric touches and rustic details. I push its glass door lightly and step inside it. I look around myself to find Elijah. My eyes fell on the corner seat of the restaurant.

He is here.

I take my steps slowly towards the corner. As soon as I reach there, I see that he seems busy on his phone, but what I notice is that he is having a huge smile on his face and his eyes are sparkling. I coughed a little to make him shift his gaze to me.

“Hey, Principessa…” He says, getting up from his chair as he comes closer to me and gives a sweet peck on my lips.

“So, how is my woman?” He grins, sitting back in his place.

“Well, your woman is fine, but it seems like my man is busy somewhere else,” I reply, sitting in front of him.

“What do you mean?”

“You were looking into your phone, and smiling like an idiot. What was that thing which made you smile?”

“Well, if you want to know, then it was a woman. She is so beautiful, and her sweet face always makes me smile.”

Did he say a woman? Who is that woman? I don't know why, but I feel a sting of jealousy, churning in my stomach, but I try to control it.

“And, who was that woman?” I scoff, looking away from him.

“Well, she is the most beautiful woman in this world. Just one glimpse of her is enough to make my day too good.”

“Then, you can have your lunch with that woman. I'm going now.” I say in a husky voice, sternly, as I get up from the chair. But Elijah holds my hand.

“Are you jealous, girlfriend?” He asks, with a smirk on his face.

“Why would I be jealous? I'm not jealous.”

“Sure… The lies we tell ourselves.” He says, putting his hand on his mouth, as I notice that he is trying to control his laugh.

“Why are you laughing?”

“Damn, Principessa… You are so easy to mess up with. I was just kidding. That woman is no one but you. It was your photo on my phone, which made me smile like an idiot.” He says, assuring me with his laughter.

“Umm… Well…” I stammer, becoming lost for words. This guy always makes me so nervous and awkward around him.

“Ma'am, Sir, Would you like to order something?” A waiter's voice interrupts my words suddenly, making me feel relieved.

Thank god… This waiter saved me from my awkwardness.

“Yeah, sure, we would like to eat the best item of your restaurant,” Elijah says, looking at him cheekily.

“If that's what you want, then you can eat our restaurant's special grilled chicken with risotto.” The waiter says with a tiny smile.

“Okay. We will have that…” I reply, turning the pages of the menu.

“That was truly delicious,” Elijah says, taking the last bite in his mouth.

“Yeah, It was. We will come here again.” I say, wiping my lips from tissue paper.

“Principessa, I want to know if you are free tomorrow evening.” He asks, making me cough lightly.

Fuck! Tomorrow is Nolan's party, and I promised him that I'll come. Elijah stares at me with a questionable look on his face.

“I-I'm going to a party tomorrow,” I say, laughing a little. “So, I'm busy tomorrow.”

“Whose party is it?”

“Umm…” I mumble, thinking if I should tell him or not. Finally, I gather some courage and tell him everything, including Nolan and me being fuck buddies in the college. Now, All I can feel is that he is trying to control his anger.

“So, Let me get this straight.” He says in a cold and husky voice. “You are going to your ex-fuck buddy's party.”

“Y-Yes…” I stammer in reply.

“Are you kidding me?” He says, raising his voice a little. “No, you won't go alone. I'll come with you.”

“Fine. You can also come.”

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Hey my devils,

Now, A new guy has arrived here, Nolan Xanders. What do you think about him?

And, who is ready for another new drama?

What do you think will happen next?

Keep reading to find out!