When fate strikes episode 31 – 32

🌷💓WHEN FATE
STRIKES💙💞
{ Destined Hearts… }

THEME: Roll Of Twist.

CHAPTER 31💞32

By, Lisa (A.O)

•⊶⊷•⊶⊷••

THE BUSINESS MEETING

There was a long silence after Mikaela’s confession. They were only staring deeply at each other without a word.She moved closer and reached out and took his hand, her touch gentle.

“Please say something” she said softly.

Princeton’s face remained impassive. He stared at her for a moment, then shook his head.

“I’m sorry, Mikaela,” he said, his voice quiet. “But I don’t feel the same way”

Mikaela’s heart sank, and she felt tears welling up in her eyes.

“I know this is difficult for you, But I want to be honest with you. I really do care you,but I don’t feel the same way you do” Princeton said, his voice gentle.

Mikaela’s heart was breaking, and she tries forcing herself to nod but she couldn’t do it. Tears were streaming down her face, and she turned to run out of the room.

She stumbled up the stairs, her hands shaking as she fumbled with the doorknob to her bedroom. She burst through the door and collapsed onto her bed, sobbing into her pillow.

She knew this was gonna happen, she knew a day like this will come but she never expect it to hurt so much? Her heart is hurting so damn much and she wish someone could tell her it’s just a dream.

She buried her face more into the pillow, crying her hearts out.

It was the worst moment of her life.

❃✧❃✧❃

SAME NIGHT •• LYRIC PLACE

Granny Lupe just laid both Pearl and Starr to bed, and she covered them with a duvets before walking out of the room slow enough not to wake them up.

She was heading towards her room, when the front door opened and Lyric walked in.

“Darling! You’re back!” She smiled, as Lyric drags her feet to the couch, falling on it tiredly.

“Are you okay? How’s your dinner meeting?” Granny Lupe asked at once.

“It’s got cancelled, seriously I was gonna cry! We were stood up and he had to drop me off, what I hated the most!” She muttered, with sore face.

She pulled off her bag and threw it somewhere.

“Who? Your boss?” Granny Lupe asked, picking it up for her.

Lyric nodded.

“So he drop you off? He’s such a great guy! Is there anything wrong with that?”

“A lot of things granny! What if he found out I has a kids and I’m a single mother, what would he think of me?” She replied.

“And what is wrong with being a single mother with two kids? It’s blessings you have not some kinda disgrace!” Granny Lupe snapped.

Lyric stood up.

“You’re right, I was being delusional… The meeting is scheduled till tomorrow, and we’re going out of town. I don’t even know when we’d be back! I should go to bed now!”

“Why out of town of all places? What should I tell tell the kids if they ask of you?”

“I’m sure they’ll understand thier mom’s working! Goodnight!!” She gave Granny Lupe a peck before leaving for her room.

❃✧❃✧❃

NEXT MORNING

Mikaela woke up with a pounding headache and a knot in her stomach. She’d barely slept, and the events of the night before were still fresh in her mind. She pulled herself out of bed and headed downstairs, dreading the thought of seeing Princeton.

But when she got to the dinner table, he only saw Leonardo alone eating. She let out a sigh of relief, but her heart was still heavy.

“Good morning!” She muttered slowly, dragging out a chair for herself to seat.

Leonardo nodded in affirmation, but he couldn’t help but noticed the dark circle under her eyes. He tried ignoring it, but he couldn’t.

As Mikaela poured herself a cup of coffee, she heard the front door open. Her heart jumped into her throat, and she braced herself for the worst.

Like she suspected, it was Princeton.

“Boss!” He bowed immediately he got to them. Mikaela was staring hard at him,but he didn’t even acknowledge her presence at all. It’s as if she stop existing. What hurt must is he looks fine after what he said last night.

Her eyes were glued to him all through. She’s so lost in thought that she doesn’t notice the coffee spilling over the side of the mug.

“Mikaela!!” Leonardo half yelled, bringing her back to life.

That was when she feels a hot, wet sensation on her hand. She looks down to see a puddle of coffee forming on the table.

“Oh no!” she says out loud. She quickly grabs a paper towel and starts mopping up the coffee. She’s trying to be as quiet as possible, hoping Leo won’t notice she’s not good.

But as she reaches for another paper towel, she accidentally knock over the sugar bowl, sending sugar spilling across the table. “Oh no!” she says again, louder this time. She can feel her heart racing as she tries to clean up the mess.

“Seriously? What’s going on with you? Are you going through some kinda heartbreak or something? Is this about a guy?” Leonardo asked at once. His voice sounding angrily.

Mikaela placed the sugar bowl on the table and turned to him angrily.

“It was just a honest mistake and you didn’t have to raise your voice! And what makes you think this is about a guy?” She replied in the same tone.

“Isn’t it obvious? You even cried all night! Have you take a good look at yourself this morning?!” Leonardo scolded angrily.

“I’m not a child, and I can make my own decisions. I’m a grown woman, and I don’t need your approval for anything!” Mikaela yelled, her voice filled with rage.

“You have no right to tell me what to do or how to feel!” Without waiting for a response, she turned on her heel and stormed up the stairs, slamming the door behind her.

“Mikaela!!!” Leonardo called after her, but she didn’t wait.

“Is a guy really bothering her? I asked because you seems more closer to her” He faced Princeton, who blinks twice before shaking his head.

“It’s should better not be! She’s too young for that! If this turns out to be true, I’m gonna break every bones in that @sshole body!” He mumbled, and Princeton gulped down emptiness.

“Can you watch over her for tonight?”

Princeton nodded.

❃✧❃✧❃ read – Bad Girl Love episode 7 – 8

RYC

“Are you attending the party Nikita is organizing at the fun house tonight?”Eclipse asked Mikaela when she wouldn’t talk to her.

“No, you?” Mikaela asked in reply.

“Dave invited me!” Eclipse nodded with a smile.

Mikaela’s mind suddenly went to Princeton, if she refused, she’ll have to be home with you him.

“I’ll come with you!” Mikaela muttered, and Eclipse eyes widened.

“Since when did you start attending parties Micky?”

“I just wanna give it a try, is it a bad idea?” Mikaela asked.

“No, I would really love to have you there!” Eclipse smiled, and Mikaela rolled her eyes.

❃✧❃

Nikita could be seen talking to a group of guys, when Mimi joined her.

“That’s all! You can go!” Nikita said, and the guys left.

“Are they going to do it perfectly?” Mimi asked, as they began walking back to class.

“Trust me! I really can’t wait for tonight!” Nikita smirked. She suddenly spotted Kelly at a corner with his friends. She immediately went rushed to him.

“Kelly!” She waved but Kelly didn’t wait. She stood watching them dejectedly.

“Don’t let him distract you! We’ve a lot to prepared ahead of tonight!” Mimi pat her shoulder.

“I hope you still like her after tonight!” Nikita smirked.

❃✧❃✧❃

NIGHTTIME •• HERNANDEZ ESTATE

Mikaela stepped out of her room,all dressed for the party. She was wearing a short, flowy dress with a bright, colorful pattern. The dress is paired with a pair of clean white sneakers, and a matching bag that dangles casually from the shoulder.

The dress hugging her curves and shapes perfectly, even though she was feeling uncomfortable in it, she wanted to try something new for a change. She was still trying to pull down the dress a little when she saw a figure standing in front of her.

She look up to see Princeton. Thier eyes met and Princeton immediately looked away.

“Where are you going?” He asked casually.

“A friend invited me to a party-

“May I know who this friend is?”

“It’s Kelly, and may I also know why the sudden interrogation?” Mikaela said.

“Ke- lly?” Princeton repeated, finally raising his head.

Mikaela nodded.

“That doesn’t matter, Boss instruct me to watch over you” Princeton replied.

“Why does everyone keep taking me for a kid of yesterday ? Am I not allowed to drink myself up to get over someone?” She asked, and Princeton

“That’s the instruction he gave, I’m sorry!” Princeton responded,his head down.

“Cos he’s suspicious I’m in love with a guy, and the guy is you!” Mikaela smiled.

Princeton went silent.

“If he asked about me, then tell him I’m asleep, okay?” Mikaela started walking towards the door.

“I should come with you!”

“I don’t need a bodyguard, I’ll be fine!” She opened the door, and walked out. Princeton eyes followed her, then he sighed.

Something suddenly ranged in his head.

“Why’s she going to Kelly, this late?!!” He muttered inwardly.

❃✧❃✧❃

10PM

In a large, glass-walled conference room in a downtown skyscraper. The room is filled with men and women in business suits.

The conversation is light and friendly, with everyone sipping wine and laughing but Lyric seems to be getting bored every second. Especially when she has to sit with them, doing nothing.

Leonardo was busy chatting with one of the ladies and she kept stealing glances at them, as they chatted and laugh, making her more annoyed. It’s as if he totally forgot he came there with her.

She turned and her eyes catch a guy staring at her internly. She stlishly look away, and grabbed a drink, gulping down the whole content at once.

Minutes passed, and the guy was still staring at her. She suddenly feel like pressed, but she don’t even know where the restroom is.

Leonardo suddenly look up to see Lyric fidgeting in her seat. He was about asking when she stood, and leave the gathering.

He wanted to went after her, but a message popped on his phone screen and he checked. It’s actually from her.

She was actually informing him that she had to use the restroom.

“Does she knows where it is?” He said to himself.

“Leonardo!” The lady he has been chatting with call back his attention, and he turned to her again, the continue thier conversation.

❃✧❃✧❃

Lyric opened the door to the restroom and stepped out, smoothing her dress down with her hands. As she turned the corner, she nearly collided with Leonardo, who was standing there, looking as handsome as ever.

“Sir Leonardo!!” She jumped back, startled, and a blush rose to her cheeks.

“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to startle you I was just waiting for you to come out,” Leonardo said, his voice smooth and deep.

Lyric’s blush deepened.

“I was ready to go in there when you wouldn’t come out” Leonardo said, and Lyric raised her eyebrows.

He stepped closer to her, and placed a hand on her forehead.

“Are you okay?” He asked concernly, and Lyric just stared at him dumbfounded.

She gave a nod, and Leonardo withdraw his hand. He slowly held her hand.

“Come with me!” He began walking away, and Lyric just followed without a word,her eyes not leaving thier interlocked hands.What is he doing? Why is he suddenly acting this way?

Lyric could feel her heart racing as Leonardo took her hand in his. He led her through the restaurant, past the main dining area and into a private room.

The room was elegant and intimate, with soft lighting and plush seating.

The table is set with fine china and crystal glasses, and the smell of freshly cooked food wafts through the air. She stared at the long dinning table,filled with different meals before turning to Leonardo.

“What are we doing here? Shouldn’t we be at the meeting?”

“I ended it!” Leonardo answered.

“Why? We haven’t talked about the new-

“I noticed you didn’t eat at the meeting, maybe cos you don’t feel comfortable with much people around. So, I prepared this for you!” He replied,and Lyric look at him.

“For me?”

“Cos I want like to spend some time with you alone. Just the two of us-”

⭒⋆⭒⋆

💜 𝑻𝑩 𝑪𝑶𝑵𝑻𝑰𝑵𝑼𝑬𝑫 💜