As Onyx was stirred awake from his slumber, he felt warm, utterly warm. He slowly opened his eyes and was taken aback to find Ophelia snuggled in his arms even after sleeping under two different duvets. Her head was pressed against his chest, and one of her arms draped across his torso, her fingers were tightly gripping his shirt. She was peacefully sleeping in his arms, as the warmth and comfort she radiated were almost unbearable to him, causing his breath to hitch. Holding her in this manner felt horribly wrong, but somewhere deep down inside it felt just right! It was still dark outside, and he was sound asleep, so he wondered what had woken him up. When someone knocked on his door, he knew the reason why he was woken up. He carefully tried to untangle himself from Ophelia, but it looked like she was unwilling to let go of warmth as she clung herself to him. After a few tries, he finally untangled himself from her grasp and she voiced her disappointment with a loud groan. He chuc
She strolled out, phone in hand, and sought a quiet balcony."What do you want Owen?" In a bitterly cold tone, she inquired."Ophelia! You answered the phone!" On the other end of the telephone, an astonished and relieved voice came through."I am very busy; state your reason for calling and be off.""I'd like to see you, Ophelia. Let's talk things out. I'm not going to be able to go on without you." He pleaded with her fervently, but his words fell on deaf ears. The only thing on her mind was her father and his health."You think you can just barge in and hash things out after dumping me over text while my father was fighting for his life in a hospital room?" In an aggressive tone, she scoffed."I had no idea Mr. Jade had a stroke! I had no idea what a total mess you were in!""Look, Owen, I'm sorry, but I don't have time for this-""Ophelia, please! My excuses, no matter what I say, will not justify my actions. I was wrong, and I acted wrong. Please, though, give me another chance.
Ophelia followed Mason into the waiting taxi. She fastened his seat belt and drove them to their home, a two-bedroom modest apartment. Ophelia's childhood home, as well as the majority of their real estate, cars, and small companies they owned, were all sold.Mason sighed as he sat on the couch, and Ophelia entered his bedroom to place all of his belongings. She walked and informed while pulling her hair into a bun."I'm going out to get everything you need and, preferably, to find a cheap caretaker." Her father nodded as she grabbed her bag "And you should rest while I'm gone. Don't walk about greeting all the neighbors, all the dogs, and cats." He looked around and pointed at himself as she narrowed her eyes at him "Who me? Why would I do such a thing? Geez!" He scoffed, and she glared even more."I don't know, but you always seem to do that s*hit!" She walked to the door, "I had prepared some food and they are in the fridge, eat if you are hungry and call me if you need absolutely
The morning arrived with Mason knocking on her door,"Sunshine little dove. The sun is shining brightly, and the table is set with your favourite blueberry pancakes, topped with exquisite butter and freshly brewed coffee." He merrily declared, and the door opened. Walked out a fully dressed Ophelia."Good morning, Dad." She smiled as he glanced at her from head to toe. She was dressed in her black pilot uniform with a white shirt under a double-breasted suit jacket. She had her silver wing on the left side of her chest over her nameplate and four silver stripes on the edge of her sleeves. Ophelia wore her hair back in a low bun and wore very minimal makeup. She carried her cap under her arm and carried a pilot bag with all of her essentials in her hand. Her father's eyes twinkled with pride as she smiled at him."Dad, you should not have made breakfast. I was going to do it." She said sternly, her eyes narrowed at him."Come on, I know you love my blueberry pancakes." He declared as h
Ophelia sighed as she closed the magazine and set it on the table in front of her. It had been a few hours since she arrived at the Delta Airlines headquarters and she was told to wait in the waiting area. She looked around and fiddled with her phone while waiting for someone to call her. Time passed slowly as she became frustrated and bored."Ophelia!" She raised her head when she heard a voice and footsteps approaching her. She rose up as she noticed the middle-aged man in a suit coming to her."Mr. Helix!" He motioned her towards the office rooms after she welcomed him."Let's go, Ms. Smith is waiting for you," Helix spoke out, and Ophelia looked at him with startled eyes."The Joanne Smith?" Helix nodded as she exclaimed. "What does the Chief Human Resources Officer want with me?" Ophelia inquired astounded."You and I will both find out soon," Helix replied quietly as he led them to the elevator.They came to a halt in front of an office after passing through several corridors an
Onyx walked inside Delta Airlines' headquarters with his secretary on his toes. He walked down several corridors till he arrived at the elevator. As he approached the elevator, the doors opened to reveal Ophelia. A strange solace flooded over his burning heart, and before he realized it, his body and mind felt lighter, as if a burden had been lifted from him. He neared Ophelia and she stormed out of the elevator. He could sense the blazing wrath inside her from a few feet away, which confused him, but as she approached, her face and eyes turned icy cold. She said coldly, with an eerie smile."I hope you are satisfied!" She didn't stop for a second after that as she stormed out of the building.Onyx whirled around, his face contorted with perplexity, and stared at her fleeing body."What just happened!" Lilian shook her head as he muttered in confusion."I have no idea, sir, but she seemed furious!""Find out what happened," Onyx said, turning around to face the elevator, and Lilian no
The morning came before Onyx realized it, and after getting dressed, he was on his way to his corporate office in the city."Did you get a word from Captain Jade?" Onyx inquired as he entered his office, Lilian following behind."No, sir, but the mail included the address and time, so even if she doesn't respond, she may come to visit." She informed, and Onyx nodded as he sat down on his plush chair."What needs to be done today?" He inquired as Lilian walked him through his schedule for the day. Lilian afterward left, and Onyx dived into work. But all the while, the thought of Ophelia swirled in his mind. He found out she was fired for unexplained reasons, and she was indeed responsible for the CHRO's broken nose. But he believes she wasn't fired for assaulting the CHRO but she assaulted the CHRO for firing her. He wanted to know more about the incident, but first, he needed Ophelia to work as his private pilot.When the intercom rang, Onyx was pulled out of his thoughts. He picked i
"Mason! It's been a while, my friend." The man, who appeared to be in his mid-fifties, approached him with wide arms and a bright smile."Gerbert!" (Jer-bare)Gerbert ushered Mason towards the couch after they exchanged a pound hug."How is your health now?""Fit as a fiddle!" Mason proudly said and Gerbert chuckled."I had a last-minute meeting to attend, hence you had to wait. I apologize." As they sat down, Gerbert apologized."I understand, my friend. I appreciate you taking time out of your hectic schedule to see me.""I owe you so much, Mason, how could I not when you needed my help?" Gerbert said sincerely, and Mason smiled gratefully at him."How about a cup of tea?" Gerbert asked pouring some freshly brewed tea in a cup and Mason nodded, "Thank you.""Four spoons of sugar as always?" Mason panicked as Gerbert asked, picking up a spoonful of sugar."No! No sugar! Ophelia is going to murder me if she finds out I had so much sugar!" Gerbert chuckled as Mason exclaimed."I believ