The Encounter

A fresh start. That is all Arabella wanted.

The turmoil shift of her life was all so sudden. She just remembered stepping out from the plane in Capital Z, she was full of excitement ‘Finally, I’m home!’ she smiles at the thought of it never knowing a big twist of fate awaits her.

She was back to her reality when her doorbell rang twice.

‘It must be Farrah!’ she thought running towards the door without seeing the peephole.

No one knows where she lives, only Farrah comes in and out of her apartment. With her pajamas and scattered long, smooth hair, she opened the door.

“Good afternoon my Lady!” a tall and dark figure with a professional black suit respectfully welcomed her outside the door. He bent slightly on his upper body as a sign of respect. Together with two others, they were also wearing a black suit with black leather shoes and behind them was a black shiny luxurious car.

She was shocked. ‘Who are they?’ Are these men of my father?’ ‘Are they here to abduct me?’ Thinking of these made her more terrified.

She frantically slammed the door closed and the door securely locked immediately.

“Shit!” She gasped. Checking the peephole if they were still there.

“Madame, our apology for making you scared. Please do not be afraid. Our Boss wants to see you.” The tall dark man said from the other side of the door.

‘Boss?’ she thought ‘Who’s Boss?’ she couldn’t help but to let out her thoughts and asked the people outside.

“What do I have to do with your Boss? I’m sorry, sir maybe you’ve got the wrong address.” As far as her concern, she had nothing to do with anyone especially with this ‘Boss’ they mentioned.

But good for her that these men are not of his father. That means she is still not wanted.

Someone slipped a business card on the small gap opening on the floor.

“Madame, my Boss wants to pass a message to you.” The man paused for a moment and added with a husky voice “If you will not come to find him. He will come to find you.” The man ended the message with a firm tone.

She got the card from the floor and read it. Her eyes widened when she saw the name written on the card.

Bill Sky. CEO of Sky Corporation.

‘What the fuck!’ She mumbled. ‘What do I have to do with the great Sky Corporation?’ Her questions were only for her to hear.

Everyone knew including her that this Company is the biggest and the leader of all companies not only in Capital Z but also internationally.

“Sir, maybe you were mistaken. I am just an ordinary girl living alone. As far as my memory serves me right, I don’t have any matters with Sky Corporation and with your CEO. You may leave now. Thank you.” With a startled tone she uttered resting her forehead on the door.

“Ms. Arabella Jones. Our boss will be expecting you in his office at exactly 3 p.m. today. Please don’t make harsh actions that you will regret soon. We will be leaving you now. Have a good day!” There was a threat on his words.

After a while, the three men drove away.

She sighed with relief for a moment. However, in just a single minute, she was back to her senses.

She felt uncomfortable everywhere. ‘Why the sudden turn of events appeared anywhere?’ Who is this Bill Sky?’ She tried cracking her brain and her memory lane leads her to the incident that happened last night.

‘Oh shit! Could it be it's him, last night?’ ‘I’m so fucking dead!’ she started to panic.

‘What does he want from me?’ Since she lived abroad half of her life, she's not so familiar with Bill Sky even if his face was always published in the business magazine. He is known in the business world for his best leadership making the Sky Corporation divulged to its highest peak in Capital Z.

But she was aware of his company ‘Sky Corporation’ of course. They are the biggest and the largest in Capital Z and they also made their name abroad. All people in Capital Z and even people living abroad knew them.

‘No. Why should I come to him?’ She was trying to figure out why this man wants, to see him after all he had done to her.

‘No. Not because you’re the CEO of Sky Corporation, you can order me around! I am not your employee.” She feels like exploding with annoyance.

She remembered that night.

His grip on her waist.

His unique scent.

His pleasurable lips.

That kissed. ‘Damn!’ she bit her lower lip while closing her eyes. Trying to regain the taste of his lips it sends pleasure to her soul.

She was there in the ‘Luxury Bar’ last night because Jason wanted to see her. Of course, she didn’t want to go at first, but Jason insisted it through Farrah because she already changed her cell phone number.

The thing is, Jason wanted to see her. Just like that. After all the text and she went through, he acted again as a loving boyfriend. So, Farrah nagged her to settle Jason and put an end to whatever they need to end.

She was already determined to move on from that nightmare and let go of Jason. She was hurt by him but she already saw the true color of her ex-boyfriend. Never did she would permit to be entangled with him again.

After the romance they had been through together for a long time, she chose not to be angry with him anymore. Maybe they are not just meant for each other. So, she went to that bar to put an end to their relationship for good.

When she entered the VIP room, she saw Jason drinking, holding a glass of brandy with his sad eyes. It glimmers when he saw her coming from the door.

He suddenly rose up from his seat and walk towards her, stretching his arm to give her a welcome embrace.

“Babe, you are finally here!” He exclaimed with a smile and can spot the longing in his voice.

She raised her right hand up to send him to stop. She wanted to slap him in the face for what hurt he gave her, but seeing him now, she felt some grief on his face.

Jason is always an exquisite and delicate man. He always loves beautiful things that always suit his taste. So, for tonight she chose to hide her beauty. She dressed like the opposite. She wore baggy pants and a white shirt, matching her rubber shoes. She also put on her big eyeglasses. To perfect her nerd look, she completed it with a wig. Her wig is short up to her neck and with bangs that hid her shiny and smooth long hair. She doesn’t put on any makeup.

At this time Jason stopped from approaching her. He stared quietly at her from head to toe. One can tell he's wondering something from his eyes. Arabella feels extremely satisfied with her masterpiece look.

“Don’t like my look?” she asked with confidence.

“What’s with the change?” He paused. “Oh. You don’t need to answer. I get it!” He added thinking that it was his fault why this girl became like this.

Hearing Jason’s words, she smiled. ‘So why are we here? I don’t have so much time for this. Please make it quick.” She retorted. She really wanted to just get out of there immediately. She didn’t plan to make a long chat as if there was nothing that happened between them. So annoying!

“I miss you, Babe!” She can see the sincerity in Jason’s eyes while saying these words.

‘Should I be happy because you miss me?’ ‘Why I can’t find it happy? After you dumped me, now you missed me?’ She sighed and gritted her teeth in annoyance.

“Please stop calling me Babe. We were done already. Don’t forget that you already dumped me a week ago.” She wanted him to stop. Why his sweet words don’t flatter her at all instead it gave her displeasure.

“I’m sorry. My hands are tied. Margaret is pregnant.” He paused and quickly added. “I know my sorry is not enough, but that was just an accident, Babe. Trust me, that is just an accident!” He emphasized his last words.

She was shocked. Margaret is one of Jason’s best friends and also held the VP position in Hansen Group.

She didn’t move. She was trying to absorb Jason’s words. She didn’t talk. She just listened to his explanation.

“I don’t love her Babe. I still love you.” His face was stiff and his eyes were full of sorrow.

“On that night of our family dinner, Margaret was there and announced that she conceived my child. My family wanted us to get married immediately for the child’s sake. My mom knew already the mess with your family, she asked me to break up with you. I was so messed and I don’t know what to do.” He explained helplessly.

‘Why is he blaming everyone as if he doesn’t have anything to do with it?’ she calmed herself, gasp a breath, and smile “Listen up! It’s enough for me to hear your reasons. Trust me when I say that I will be okay.” Feeling sore and uncomfortable in her heart.

She faced him with sincerity and when she was about to leave, her arm was grabbed by a powerful big hand.

“Please don’t leave me. Babe, I love you. I need you, Babe.” Jason had gone crazy. He quickly embraced her without any sign of letting go.

Their breaths were connected, she could smell the alcohol lingering her nose. ‘He is drunk’ she concluded.

She needs to go out from her immediately. Now that Jason will have a baby with Margaret, it is rightful for her to distance herself from them. Let Jason be responsible for his action. She needs to make him let go.

“Jason, let me go. We were done already. I already have a new boyfriend.” That’s the only words she thought would be very effective to use.

The strength of his embrace had softened. Jason was stunned.

She used this opportunity to escape from his embrace. For her not to be doubted, she fixed herself and walked confidently towards the table and drank the alcohol from Jason’s glass.

‘It tastes awful!’ This was to show him that she’s okay. After, she waved her hand at him and seductively walkout.

She unconsciously staggered outside. ‘What kind of drink was that?’ She felt so uneasy walking just a few steps.

Just when she’s walking in the hallway, she heard Jason called her name chasing her from the back.

She tried to walk fast as she can but her body is unstable. She was tipsy by this one shot. Her vision is so blurry. She needs to get rid of Jason but she cannot run away from her current state. She saw a man coming on her way. A brilliant thought came out to save her. ‘There is no other way!’ She smiled seductively and kissed him.

She thought it was a good idea, but she never thought that the kiss will be deepened passionately. She never thought this kiss will bring pleasure to her soul to the extent that she forgot the pain in her heart for a while.

She thought that the kiss would save her, but she never thought it would give her new trouble.

She giggled when she thought about that kiss and the man’s warm body. His body was sending heat like lava to hers when their body pressing each other.

She escaped that night from Jason and that man. She didn’t see the reaction of Jason but sure enough, she succeeded with her plan. She knew Jason witnessed her kissing scene with that man.

‘That man! That man last night was none other than Bill Sky!’ Arabella firmly concluded nervously.