Chapter 9

Tara's POV

Laying down on the bed I felt exhausted. I had been trying for hours to sleep but my mind wouldn't let me. I kept thinking about the riff with Andrew. And I couldn't stop replaying his facial expression in my head. It was disappointing. I knew I needed to let it go, but couldn't seem to move past it.

I tossed and turned, my body tense with anxiety. I could feel my heart pounding in my chest, and I knew I was on the verge of a panic attack. Living with Carlos had made me jumpy.

I tried to take deep breaths but it was of no use.

I difter my mind when I first met Andrew, and then something began to change. I felt a calm come over me and my body started to relax. It was like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. I looked around the room, the shadows were more vibrant.

I felt a stinging sensation and realized that I was surrounded by light.

I then closed my eyes softly about to drift off to sleep when the door opened, I sensed someone walk in, my initial guess was Nanny Dorothy but on cond thought, I felt the person sit next to me, I smelt Oses, and slowly opened my eyes to see a bouquet.

The flowers were a kaleidoscope of colors and I could feel their fragrance in the air. I sat up slowly then realized I was not alone in the room, I looked up to see Andrew sitting at the edge of the bed.

I gasped, to see him, he was smiling, showcasing his beautiful dimples with his eyes shining in love.

“Why are you here? Are you still mad at me?” I asked, he paused and then took a deep breath before saying,

“I'm sorry for my outburst.” He finally says, were we not just fighting just now?

I craved his forgiveness even before he asked for it.

“I'm so sorry,” I said to him, he shook his head,

“No, I should be the one to apologize” I felt a lump in my throat, I just looked at him, feeling a rush of emotions wash over me. Tears well up in my eyes.

“Hey, don't cry. You look ugly when you cry” he teased making me laugh. I burstslaughtererr, then rolled my eyes playfully.

“I got you something, that would cheer you up,” he says then reaches out to his pocket and pulled out a small pocket and pulled out a small red box.

He opened it, my gaze rammed with the dazzling gold bracelet. felt my heart well, overwhelmed with emotions.

“I know you're still healing and this could never replace the pain in your heart but I just want to make you smile.” He says with his gentle still voice

“I want to build something new with you, Tara. Something stronger than before.” He says taking my hand in his, he looks at me with pleading eyes. I held it against my heart. Maybe it was time to let go and try to love again.

“Will you give me a chance?” He asked with pleasure eyes, waiting for my response..my heart swelled.

“Yes, I'd love to try another chance with you, Andrew.” I threw my arms around him.

We embraced, our bodies fitting into each other like puzzle pieces. It was as if we were made for each other.

I felt a sense of peace, a sense of rightness. Like everything was finally falling into place.

Breaking off the embrace, I took out my hand as he wore the bracelet on my wrist

“It's beautiful,” I admire, grazing my hands over it.

I looked up at him, “Can't believe we're here.” I said to him as he pulled me close, kissing my forehead. I felt completely like this was it and nothing else.

We stayed like that for what felt like an eternity, lost in each other's arms.

Time seemed to be still and the world around me disappeared

We finally pulled apart, as I looked into his eyes, and I saw the future of what we could have together.

“So you're not mad at me again?” I asked till locked in his gaze.

He smiled then chuckled, “ I was never mad at you. I was just upset with myself .” I poured my lips, and he laughed lightly, then held my hand.

“You remind me a lot of my mother and I love to see you smile too, “ he says

“, Well, I Will throw this away,” I said pointing at the ring on the table.

“That would be perfect. Seeing another man's property with you is upsetting.” His deep baritone voice says making me ush.

“You're not serious” I burst into a small cheer that soon turned to an ululation.

“I want to do this right.” He said taking my hand and giving it a gentle squeeze.

“And take things slow at your pace.” I nodded, my heart full of love.

“I want that too,” I said with a small smile on my face. “ Let's take this one step at a time” I added.

He smiled and said to me, “ I love you'. Then kissed the back of my hand sending shivers down my spine.

“I love you too,” I said, meaning it with every fiber in my body.

We sat there, hand in hand I felt a sense of peace. It was as if the universe had aligned, and everything was falling into place.

The future was full of possibilities, and I was ready to embrace it with Andrew by my side.

We turned to each other, and I could see the future in his eyes, I smiled he then pulled out a brown envelope, it was an appointment letter, and I could see his company name inscribed on it.

“Here “

I looked at the envelope, my heart felt full, it slipped. I knew what it contained and I was both anxious and excited. I took the envelope from him and slowly opened it. I sighted the letter, feeling it in my hands. My hands trembled as I read its contents.

"Congratulations," the letter read." We are delighted to off you the position of..._ my heart was racing, and I could barely breathe. I looked up at Andrew, his eyes shining with pride.

"Are you going to accept??" he says trying to act modestly, I shot him a playful stare feigning annoyance, "I looked again at the letter, and the seemed to jump off the page.

"Yes!" I said with my voice full of excitement.

"Why would I not accept ?" Letting out a whoop of joy as I pulled him in for a hug.

We both burst into laughter. I felt a surge of happiness. It was as if the stars had aligned and everything was coming together.

I had Andrew, and a life full of possibilities now.

We stayed like that for a moment, lost in the moment. But then, reality started to set in. I had a decision to make and it wasn't an easy one.

"I have to tell Nanny," I said with my words tumbling out of my mouth

He nodded in agreement,

"She would be so happy."

Then I I turned to him, now that I was going to be at his place, the thought crept in.

", Do you think your staff would love me?" He looked at me and then laughs

"When I'm the CEO of the company?" I asked rhetorically.

"It's not like I've worked before, Andrew," I said in defense.

He placed his hand on my cheek, "You'll do just fine." He says with a recurring smile on his face."I suddenly felt confident enough ."

I knew he was right, I could do that and I would.

"It's time to start anew," I said to him.

As Andrew's special someone, I was out in a very unique position, I was privy to the inner workings of the company and I was going to be working with him so as considered for such a position well, not without his help.

The. The job was going to let me spend more time together with him

"You want me around, huh?" He chuckled, "Well, I can't have a minor boss around you."

"Well for your first day at work tomorrow I bought you this," he says handing over the paper bag, I couldn't help but smile. I had no idea what was in the bad but I could see the perfect blue dress in it.

It was a perfect shade of blue, so simple yet elegant and screened luxury.

I knew it was the perfect dress for my first day. I turned to Andrew,

"The dress is perfect."

"Do you like it?" He asked,

"You want to know if I love it He nodded., I then leaned towards him, giving him a peck on the lips, then said to him,

"I love the dress and I love you." Without thinking twice he drew me to him, locking my lips with his, as we both share a deep and passionate kiss.