Chapter 26: Chapter 26

Caroline P.O.V

I sucked a sharp breath in when I left the office. A blow of wind hit my face when I came out, I deeply inhaled, trying my best to subside my anger.

It didn't matter how hard I was trying to overcome the trauma of my brother's death, she always found a way to get on my nerves. Oh god!

She always did that, stole my things. First my parents, then my brother and now my company. I had worked hard to reach the position I had today. What she ever had done? She had got all the shares and everything served on a golden platter while I had worked hard to get everything. I would never let her take what's mine, not this company nor the business, and don't even mention the chairmen position.

Putting my mirrors on, I walked towards my car. My driver opened the door for me. Instead of sitting inside, I showed him my hand and said, "Car keys."

Without asking anything he handed me the keys. I hopped on the driving seat and revived the engine.

My mind wasn't working right now and I certainly didn't want to do anything crazy in anger. So, I called the only person who could do something about my headache.

"Where are you?" I asked as soon as he answered it.

"At work. Why? What happened?"

"Dad has passed the Rose p...project to Marie. She is gonna l...lead it." I quavered and realized I was crying. God! I am so pathetic.

"Where are you right now?" He asked, his voice concerned.

"I'm going home." I replied.

"Alright, I'll meet you home. Be careful when you drive and please, don't cry."

I didn't reply to him and cut the call. I was angry at myself for being so weak that I was crying over a project. I wasn't embarrassed for crying in front of him. He was someone who would never let me feel embarrassed but love.

Liam and I were high school sweethearts, we were actually a golden couple of the school and still are. He was the person who had seen all sides of me, my anger one to my weakest moment, and I am so proud to say he had always supported me, held me when I felt weak, provided me a shoulder whenever I need to cry. He is someone who could die for me and would never complain once.

Sometimes I thought what would I ever do without him but then he was here always for me and I didn't have to think these stupids things.

Home. There was only one place that I called home and it wasn't Amino mansion. Since Marie had come into my life, I had never felt Amino mansion as my home.

I smiled because I knew he would be home before me. Street# 76, House# 24 at street*** road***. It was a little house that I gifted Liam on Valentine's day. We spend a lot of time there, cooking, cuddling, and doing all kinds of crazy stuff.

It was a two-floor house of beautiful architecture. The interior and furnishing were of black and golden color, with a big glass window that opened in the little beautiful balcony, not to mention the luxurious items in the bedroom, tv lounge, kitchen, and washrooms. It was warm and cozy and my home.

I reached home and glanced out. Just like I had expected, Liam's car was already parked there. So, I wiped my face, set my hair by running my hand over them, and hopped out of the car.

When I entered inside, my nostril was hit with a delicious aroma, a yummy fragrance was spread in the air of the house.

"Pancakes!" I exclaimed, throwing my bag and car keys on the table, and running towards the kitchen where the world's best boyfriend was making pancakes for his girlfriend.

"Welcome home, honey!" He said and came forward to hug me, his hug warmed me and I leaned into his chest, wrapping my arms around his torso.

"I'm sorry for disturbing you." I mumbled into his chest.

"Hey! Don't say that." He squeezed me, trying to erase the pain I was feeling. He pulled away and gave a quick kiss on my lips, making my heart bounced in my chest and forgot about my worries. I blushed at his gesture and he just smirked and continued completing pancakes while my anger was long gone. Whenever I was with him, I totally forgot about my worries.

I watched him all the time, the way he passed me smiles and the way he worked so confidently, the way he stole kisses while cooking, it was perfect, we are perfect.

When he was done with pancakes. We both settle our dishes and grabbed our mugs of coffee then made our way towards the lounge. We set the dishes and the mugs on the table and I seated on the loveseat while Liam played The Notebook on the T.V. It was one of my favorite movies and we had already watched it so many times.

After starting the movie, he sat beside me and asked, "What happened?"

"Marie came at the office today and asked for her shares back. Dad gave her a condition and if she completed it, he will give her shares back to her and not only that his condition is Rose project." I replied with all my focus on the t.v screen. I didn't want to ruin my super good mood but it had already.

He listened to me silently as I continued, "How could he do that? This project was my suggestion! It was my idea and he simply passed it to her."

"Caro, I know it was your idea but you weren't making any progress in it and before you get it wrong let me add if my Caro can't do it then I'm sure she won't either." He said.

"What kind of encouragement is this?" I asked, looking at him with a pout.

"I don't know... Maybe I'm trying to say don't worry. It would be a miracle if Darren signs those documents. I know he isn't planning on signing any new project, he already has lots of projects to deal with." He said.

"Well, I don't know." I exhaled loudly.

I didn't know what to expect and hope. I knew she was intelligent among all of us. Despite the stupid things she always does, she had a brain and an intelligent one if she used it. And if she decided to use that brain then she could complete the condition in three days. I sighed feeling unpleasant again.

"My pancakes will feel really bad if you are planning to eat them with these expressions." Liam pouted and looked so cute that I giggled.

"That's like my girl." He handed me the plate while sipped his coffee.

"Thank you, I don't know what I would do without you." I smiled at him.

"Well, news flash! I'm here and ain't going anywhere anytime soon." He winked.

I didn't know what I have done to deserve this man in my life but I am thankful, very thankful to have him in my life as my lifeline, heartbeat, and lifetime support.

He pulled his arm around me as we cuddled, watched the movie, and ate his delicious pancakes until we fall asleep in each other embrace.