Anastasia was a 25-year-old, beautiful girl. She lived in Chicago with her brother and father. Her mother died when she was young, which made her brother become over-protective of her. Her brother, Eros, was five years older than her and that fact alone made him protective and possessive about his sister.

She began working at a Chicago-based cosmetics company named FRIENDS. Her brother did approach her about working for their entertainment agency, which was owned by her family. But she was aware of how controlling he had always been towards her. Hence, wanting to learn as well as be independent, she decided to go for an interview with this company.

It was that day when she met a certain bunny boy named John Williams. When the girls emerged from the boss's room with either tears in their eyes or wrath on their faces, she felt pretty apprehensive. She couldn't help but wonder why they were turned down because those girls were dressed like models in contrast to her.

They also had quite impressive physiques. She wasn't inherently ugly, but she also wasn't that elegant girl. She had worn white sneakers that day instead of those beautiful heels because they were simple and comfortable for her. She was aware that she would not get hired, which just made her wonder if she would have to work with her brother or what!?

However, John could tell from the girl's worried expression that she wasn't like the other girls who had shown up for the interview. Therefore, he tried to reassure her with some kind and composed words, which was helpful. And she was hired. Since then, she developed feelings for the kind man, who was quite different from her boss.

She discovered that Austin, John, and Jake were childhood friends the day after she joined. But they were all complete opposites in terms of personality. 

Though Jake and Austin were of the same age, John was twenty-seven, just a year younger than them. However, they were quite mature even when they were in their late twenties and that was the reason why they handled the company pretty well.

Returning to the present, Ana examined her appearance and grinned, feeling confident in her decision. She paired her black Gucci loafers with a sky-blue shirt and a navy pantsuit. After applying face powder and lip tint, she tied a pony and grabbed a purse.

As she continued to stare at the reflection of her pretty face, she mumbled to herself, "I hate Austin and his moody personality. I feel like he is always on his period which makes him a very unpredictable person. He is so bipolar. Wait! He is a quadripolar person - if that's even a word."

Sighing, she put an end to her internal monologue. There wasn't a day when she wouldn't talk to herself, which was her habit. But she had to stop and eat her breakfast because otherwise, Austin would really fire her. When it came to carrying out his CEO responsibilities, he couldn't be trusted.

She shut the door behind her as she left the room and went downstairs for breakfast.

Eros cast a troubled gaze in the direction of the kitchen wall clock. He couldn't help but ask, tapping his foot under the table anxiously, "Dad, where's marshmallow? Why isn't she ready? She'll be late for work."

"She will be here at any minute." His father spoke in an assuring voice.

The two men's attention was caught by the squeaking sound of shoes coming from the stairway. They were focused on the girl, who was coming down with the purse in her hand and her eyes fixated on her cell phone in another hand.

"Marshmallow? Keep your phone down and watch the steps, baby," Eros said with concern laced in his voice as his brows furrowed at the carelessness of his sister. 

"Just a second, Big Bear," Ana responded as she continued pouring all her attention on her phone.

Her eyes were riveted to her phone, which caused her to lose her balance and skip a stair. She was about to fall over until her brother raced forward and caught her in his arms. She looked down and murmured hesitantly, "I'm sorry, big bear."

Her heart was undoubtedly beating abnormally fast, but Eros's heart almost skipped a beat as he imagined what may have occurred if he hadn't been able to save his sister in time. When it came to Ana, he may start overanalyzing things, but she was too clumsy and careless for him to not be protective of her.

"How many times do I need to repeat myself? Can't you be careful? Don't you know that you are the only reason for my survival? How will I live if something happens to you?" He spoke in a single breath. His voice may have sounded louder, but it was more filled with worry than fury. He kept glancing at Ana, who was still in his arms and seemed a little frazzled.

Ana instantly hugged her brother to calm him down. "Big Bear, I'm alright! Please, calm down! Come, let's have our breakfast. Paa is waiting for us."

Eros swallowed the words that were about to come out and instead took his sister's hand as they made their way to the dinner table.

Ana and her father were enjoying their breakfast as silence consumed them. Eros, however, considered breaking the awkward silence as he turned to face his sister. "Marshmallow, why don't you join our company?" He bit his lower lip and looked at her apologetically since he knew she would get all worked up. But that wouldn't make him stop trying, of course!

"Not again, bro. Why do we have to talk about it every day at the dining table? You already know what I'm going to say." Irritation was clearly visible in her voice when she looked at her brother, controlling her anger.

"It's just that I'm worried for you." He spoke, rather murmured sadly. He knew that he could no longer look into Ana's eyes and so he chose to look down and play with the food on his plate.

"Son, she's old enough to look after herself. Please stop worrying all the time. She will get married in the next few years. So let her do what she wants." Their father spoke with a grin. 

When Ana looked at him with a gentle gaze, she mouthed a little "thank you," making Henry nod his head politely.

However, Eros was annoyed at this point. "She won't ever get married." He spoke while glaring at his father.

He turned to Ana, leaving the fork he was playing with, and continued, "Are you dating anyone? Do I know him? You won't be hiding it from me, right?" He bombarded those questions which made his father shake his head in disbelief. He continued to eat because he knew that no one could control Eros and his curiosity when it came to Ana.

"My dear brother, I'm very much single." She smiled, though she continued to joke, "I'll only date if John agrees."

"I only allowed you to work there because it makes you happy. Don't involve yourself with any of those three idiots. Or else I'll make you resign." Eros sternly said, making Ana flinch. The seriousness on his face made her heartbeat increase.

The moment Ana mentioned Austin, Jake, or John, her brother would get all worked up. He wouldn't reveal the reason, and he wouldn't stop whining. 

It had been two years now. Since she started that job, he had been acting like a clingy, overprotective brother. Ana knows that he adores her, and she loves him as well. But she can't stand it when someone refuses to let her be free.

Before she lost her temper, she chose to go to her work rather than be late and get lectured by her dearest boss who needed nothing but punctuality from his employees.

"Big Bear, I'm leaving now. I'll be late," Ana said while getting up from her chair.

"Marshmallow breakfast?" Eros held her wrist, making her halt as he inquired worriedly.

"I'll take the toast and have it in the car," she responded as she grabbed a toast from her plate. "Bye-bye bro! Bye, Paa!" She waved to the two with a smile, which she received in return from her father but a sad look from her brother.

Ana ran out and sat in her car which was already waiting for her before her brother could stop her. "Let's go driver uncle." She instructed the middle-aged man politely, breathing a sigh of relief.

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