Twice in a lifetime

3

Phew!

The presentation began with the market department. Everybody was keenly listening, taking notes whenever necessary.

"Ms. Lockwood, it's your turn now." Mr.Morales spoke, and I got up from my seat.

As I went towards the centre, I could feel the heated gaze of a certain blue-eyed man.

I'm NOT going to let it affect me.

Easier said than done.

I took a deep breath and began my presentation. Towards the end, Dante joined me, and we together concluded our ideas.

Mr Morales seemed impressed, and I sighed in relief.

We have been working towards this project for the last two months.

Dante took his seat beside me this time and smiled up to me appreciatively.

I returned the gesture and looked forward. That's when I found that Lucian was looking in my direction with his jaw clenched.

Now I seriously don't know what his problem is.

It's probably because I'm actually leading a pretty decent life contrary to his statement that "You will be a nobody."

I looked away, and he did, too.

"What do you think about the propositions, Mr. Ashford?" Mr Morales enquired.

"To be honest, everything is included as I wanted. Your tech team is pretty good  the woman— I fail to recall her name, though. She's pretty good."

What the fuck?

He followed me like a puppy throughout  my uni, got me tied to him, got me pregnant, and REFUSED TO RECALL my name!!

This dude has serious amnesia.

And bipolar disorder

And arrogant disorder... I don't know if it is one, but he's definitely on that list.

And add his mother too.

Wait— did he just compliment me? 
An honest bipolar bitch. That's what he is.

He sent a smirk my way.

I hate him even more now.

"That's Selena Lockwood. She's our senior software developer. Best in her field." Mr. Morales replied,  unaware that his 'client' and his 'employee' happened to share a long-buried history.

He just nodded and glanced my way.

What an arrogant asshole.

Lucian got up from his seat to discuss the themes he wanted to add.

I hate to admit it, but he's so good at it.
Well, he always is. He had this aura of confidence and authority over everyone in front of him.

"That's all. If you want a brief of my ideas which I shared right now, you can contact my assistant, Mr. Blake and I'd like to discuss something in private if it's alright with you." Lucian said to Mr.Morales as he returned to his seat.

"Yes, it's alright. The meeting is over. You all are dismissed." Mr Morales announced.

I decided to return to my office but changed my mind and took a b-line to the pantry.

While collecting the sour gummies, I heard the ladies whispering, "Gosh!! He's so fucking hot! The eyes and bitch! THE hair. The entire time I was just staring at him. Oh, I heard he's so good in bed."

"Yeah, he's dating some model I think. Lucky her."

I rolled my eyes and left the pantry.

I was about to open the door to my office when I heard someone franticly calling me.

What's with people interrupting me from behind!

"Ms. Lockwood, Mr.Morales has summoned you to his office." His assistant told me and left before I could respond.

And what's with this "summoned". Sounds like I just committed a crime.

I just shook my head and headed towards his office.

I entered the room and greeted him.

"Ms Lockwood, do you know why you are here?"

"No sir."

What he told me next shook me to core.

"Ms. Lockwood, you are expected to leave for New York along with Mr. Ashford tomorrow as a part of the project."

Well, shit.