Two days Later ...
Monday 5th September 20226:30 am ..My ringing tone blasted through my dream waking me up to full consciousness , I groaned as I felt pain shoot down my spine, I turned to lie faced down on my bed and slowly reached for the phone.I declined the call without even looking at who it is but the caller won't stop calling."Hmm" I groaned immediately I picked up the call."Don't tell me you're still asleep" the caller said and I turned to lie on my back."Presley" I murmured."Come on , get up and shine it's a big day today " she said and I sat up on by bed with my legs folded in front of me and I bent my head tiredly ."Ana " I heard her call and I slowly raised my head up , I raised my hands and parted my hair which was all over my face."Few days ago you wanted this so much , you wanted so badly for your dad to finally see you,""Now you have it , I don't get why your excitement is gone" she said."It's still there , I'm just really tired" I murmured."It's a beautiful morning Ana, perfect for your big day today , I just called to let you know you go girl""You rock, go out to that resort and be the best version of yourself ""Thank you babes , I love you" I said as a wide smile spread across my face."I know , your day starts now make the best out of it" she said and I nodded."I will" I whispered."And try to smile more at your new workers ""I'll try " I whispered."And please try to sugarcoat your opinions so you seem slightly friendly " she added."I don't need new friends " I replied and I could hear her sigh over the phone."Whatever just be good , love you" she concluded and ended the call.I stretched and dropped the phone on my bedside table, I slowly came down from my bed and stretched out with a yawn.I picked up my night robe and wore it over the gown I was on before walking out to the balcony in my room.Immediately I opened the sliding door the breeze coupled with fresh morning smell hit my face and I released a delightful smile, I stepped in , walked to the railings and rested my hands on it , Presley was right about one thing though it was a beautiful morning.The birds were chirping as usual, probably singing a song in unison who knows , the sun beams peeking through the clouds, golden light everywhere, covering natural and man-made creations, full of beauty and magic, filled with the promise of a new beginning.Which was literally a new beginning for me .Two days ago after my interview with CEO under thirty, Dad told me that maybe it was finally time he entrusts one of his establishment to me.It took that interview on Friday to make him see that I've actually achieved a lot .Even if the resort was a crappy one and was no longer popular , I was still excited about it , atleast reviving it to it's previous glory and even better would finally prove me worthy of the last name Bennett.After some time of just standing and staring at nature's beauty , I heard a knock on my door before the door slowly went open, I turned back to see an house assistant walk in with a teacup in a small tray."Miss Bennett" she called as she slowly set the cup on the table beside my bed.I exhaled deeply and walked back inside the room."Good morning Ma'am " she greeted immediately she saw me walk in with her hands behind her and her heads bowed , they all knew better than to look me in the face.I slowly picked up the coffee she had just brought and took a sip from it."Taste what you made for me" I said quietly as I stretched the cup to her , she began to tremble as she slowly lifted her gaze up to the cup."M-ma" she stuttered looking up at me , I didn't say anything , I just kept staring at her and she slowly took the cup from me.Immediately she raised the cup to her mouth I raised my index finger and tipped it over.She released a loud cry as it's hot content spilled over her body ."Six months and you still don't know how to make me a perfect coffee" I growled."I'm sorry " she whimpered moving uncomfortably from one leg to another."If reverse was the circumstance I doubt you'd ever be sorry , you pretentious lying wench!!" I growled."The next time you make me this nonsense you call coffee , oh I'll be doing more than just scalding your wretched skin with it!""Get the hell out of my sight and clean up this mess!""You disgust me!" I yelled , she bowed slightly as she quickly took out a mop in my bathroom cleaned up the floor and dashed out of my room.Just great!, What a way to start my day!.I walked towards my dressing table and took a seat there as I began to do my early morning skin care routine.I heard a small creek in the door and I turned ready to lash out on who it was , I took in deep deep breath and relaxed as I saw Mom walk in."Good morning Princess" she greeted as she walked in and took a seat on my bed, looking at me through the mirror"Good morning Mom" I murmured in reply."What's wrong this morning again, why do you look so sour?!" she asked."I already told you times without number Mom, Katrina is so useless around here , let's fire her!" I growled."So your face is this disgruntled because of Katrina?!" She asked and I turned fully to face her."What do you mean Mom?!""What I mean is stop giving the helps so much access to your emotions!" She replied."Stop letting them get to you !""I hate incompetence and you know this mom!" I replied."I know, and it's a good thing you're meticulous but sometimes you just need to be a little more patient with these people!""They're trying their absolute best to please you" she replied."Clearly their best isn't enough!" I retorted."They're lack of proficiency is so sickening!" I added ."Relax" she whispered as she stood up and walked to me , she carefully turned my chair to face the mirror again and she placed her two hands on both sides of my shoulder standing behind me."You're starting a new project today sweetie and one thing is certain your staff ,they'll do things you don't like""So from now on , I need you to learn to control your emotions, there's no need to yell or growl or frown!""Don't let a couple of people's bad attitude to work ruin your own day!""They're your emotions control it! and be nice!" She said as she stared at me through the mirror."I'll try " I whispered."That's good enough for me " she replied."Now give me a smile" she said and my lips slowly stretched into a smile."See how beautiful you look with a smile" she said and my smile widened."I love you Mom""I love you too sweetheart"Ariana's POVLater in the day ...I walked into the board room at the resort slowly and elegantly , everyone in there stood up and bowed in greeting as I walked in , which I obviously ignored .I slowly walked up to where I was supposed to be and took my seat there dropping my handbag on the floor, beside my chair.Shortly after the door opened and Dad walked in."Good morning sir ""Good morning sir" they all greeted as he walked in , he responded with a wave of hand before he took his seat."Good morning Everyone, I'm just gonna get to this quickly" he said clearing his throat."I'm sure we all are aware of the situation of things around here " he started"Most of our investors have pulled out and things are no longer as they should be " he added and they all hummed nodding their head slowly."So to that effect , I'll be handing down all of the operations of this resort to my daughter Ariana Bennett!" He said and they all began to clap their hands."I believe she has all it takes to
Ariana's POVMeanwhile 4:00 pm ....I heard a small knock on the door and it slowly creaked open , I looked up to see Brett walk in and my eyes slowly went wide not externally though."Brett!" I called surprised as I sat up in my chair."You're here , what a surprise!" "How did you know, I'd be here!" I murmured surprised .The only person I told about been here was Presley, as a matter of fact I didn't even want to have anything to do with Brett that was why I didn't tell him.We used to be childhood sweetheart and he was my dad's Godson , I guess overtime I just grew , plus I wasn't dumb I could see that dad preferred to always be with him even until now.Brett was the only one who knew about the company affairs , he used my fashion business as a coverup ."Your dad told me , and then I decided to swing by " he replied as I nodded slowly not taking my eyes off him."He did" I murmured."Are you avoiding me?!" He suddenly asked and I looked up at him."If your dad hadn't said anythi
Logan's POVMy eyes slowly went open but I was still having blurred visions , I closed my eyes again and after a while I slowly opened it , immediately my vision cleared I realized I was lying on the bare floor , I sat up immediately wondering where the hell I am and my memories from earlier began to resurface. I was kidnapped, who the hell would want to kidnap me and why?!.My hands was tied to tightly and connected to my legs also.I quickly began to wriggle my hands in a bid to loosen the ropes , and after some seconds it came loose , I raised it up to my mouth and used my teeth too loose it completely, immediately my hands were free I reached for the ropes on my legs and loosened it also.There was a small window in the room and I quickly stood up and headed for it , immediately I got to the window I realized it was a very tall building and down below I could only see water , this place was surrounded by water."I think you should just go ahead and jump out" I heard someone say an
Logan's POV 7:00 pm ..."Thank you" I whispered totally drained of any form of strength and he nodded with a small smile , as soon as I came down he zoomed off.I quickly reached for my pocket took out my phone and dialled Ashton's number."I'm at freedom Road, can you please come with a Taxi to pick me up" I said to him and before he could complete saying the yes word , I ended the call.I slowly staggered backwards as I looked for a place to sit , I found an empty chair at the bus terminal, I took slow shaky steps there before finally taking my seat.I clinged on to my bag as my whole body shook , recounting what just happened to me."Oh My God , Logan!" I heard a familiar voice say and I looked up to see Ashton stepping out of the taxi and rushing up to me.Immediately he got to me , he took my bag from me , helped me up and we began walking towards the taxi.We got in and the driving zoomed off. The journey to his house was a very quiet one , I think he understood the message, I
Ariana's POV Evening 4:30 pm ...I took slow confident strides into the restaurant .I was putting a pink and white stripped blazer and a pant trouser with that same material.Immediately the workers there sighted me , they scurried clumsily and I rolled my eyes .Such unprofessionalism."When you told me about this plan , I had pictured this place empty" I said as I stopped in my tracks and turned to Camilla beside me."What do you mean empty ?! We can just cease operation because you're coming here!" She replied ."You know how bad that could affect us?!""I'm sorry I didn't realize what more bad could possibly happen to something that is already damaged !" I snapped and she looked at me with squinted eyebrows."The resort is not that bad" she whispered."Yeah right!" I said and scoffed."You know what? I'm not gonna argue with you, not today!" She whispered as she slowly exhaled."I already prepared the events hall for you , we'll be using there " she concluded ."Some staffs will
Meanwhile ....Ariana's POV .We were done with that we came here for , it was just I and Camilla left here , we were seating opposite each other , I was glaring while she was just staring.As usual we just had another disagreement .She sighed as she pushed her chair backwards and stood up."Look, I don't want to do this with you anymore " she said ."Good , then tender your resignation letter , I don't need an assistant anyway" I retorted and she smiled ."That's not what I mean , you don't think you can get rid of me so easily right?!" She added and I rolled my eyes."What I meant is I'm tired of going back and forth with you every single time !""This is almost seven pm and we haven't achieved anything substantial today!""If we keep going on this way , I'd like to assume that you'll end up disappointing your dad!" She added."Don't you dare say that to me !" I growled , slamming my hands on the table as I stood up also."You really are cheap huh , how dare you try to use my dad t
One week later .....Wednesday 14th September 2022 ....8:00 am ....Logan's POV"So any news from the restaurant at hong Kong?!" Ashton asked .We were less busy and today we had our shift together which rarely happens."I just refreshed my Mail about twenty seconds ago , still nothing!" "Do these people even have any idea how difficult it is to wait?!" I groaned and he let out a small laugh."Patience brother , patience " he replied , and just as I was about to say something else , two people walked up to us to order coffee.Where the hell did they come from?! I swallowed my words and we got to work."Three cups of Peppermint Mocha" the guy in front of me ordered and I nodded and as I turned the other way to get his order."Here , two cups of Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso" I heard Ashton say ; " wow that person must have such a great taste " and I looked over my shoulder to see who made that order.I wasn't fast enough to catch the face but the only thing I saw was he
Meanwhile ....8:30 am ....Ariana's POV I opened the door to my office and walked in .Camilla was already seated on my table in a way that she was backing the door."You're quite late today " she said, not even turning to face me .I slammed the door shut and began to walk towards my table."Good Morning to you too , Camilla" I replied and took my seat in front of her.The past one week has been, hmm , Okay, she's an okay person and working with her was kind of fun and productive.I don't regret making that compromise with her one week ago , she's my kind of person except too friendly."So when I was coming to work this morning, I got two cups of coffee" I said "Then I realized , Presley wasn't here , so you can take one " I stretched out the crate to her and she took a cup."It's Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso" I murmured as she took a small sip from it ."So in conclusion you got me coffee" she teased and laughed ."Aww, sweet " she cooed with a huge smile and a soft