Chapter 23: Chapter 23

Eliora's POV

I and Tony changed route, he entered into another hall while I walked into the elevator.

I took my Android phone to check latest updates, it's been a while I read Wattpad novels or follow TikTok videos.

What work can do huh?

The elevator bings open and I lift my gaze from my phone, I wasn't in the right building but then Mr. Romans was right in front of me.

"Hi" I waved.

"Yeah" Romans nods his head and enter into the elevator with his hand tuck in his trouser pocket, beside him was a young lady who seem to be his secretary.

"Don't you think you're late?" Romans begins.

"It's 9:20am sir" I reminded.

"And so?" Romans asked.

"I'm sorry" I admitted defeat with a deep sigh.

"Where are you staying at the moment?" Romans asked after some minutes of silence.

"At my former estate" I said.

"Don't worry. I'm sorting out ways for you to return back to one of the company's mansion" Romans assured.

"You shouldn't worry sir, I'm comfortable with my current place" I said with smile on my face.

"Are you sure?" Romans asked.

"Yes sir. Thank you" I said.

"Then we shall pay you for accomodation fee then" Romans insisted.

"Sure. I can't refuse money" I said sarcastically and he laughed, it didn't last though.

The elevator opens and I walked out of it leaving Romans, I turned to him.

"Thank you sir. Have a nice day" I said overly courteous with a short bow and left into the hallway, he smirked.. I guess.

I walked into my office and after setting out some few things, I head to the meeting.

"Where have you being?" I queried Tony as we walked into the meeting room.

"Sorry boss" Tony whispered and I smile, Romans saw us and rolled his eyes in an obnoxious manner.

"Let's begin" Romans hit the table lightly and everyone started flipping pages of the documents.

"We imported three hundred thousand perishable goods hoping to send to the market, but unfortunately they ended up dying in our storage" a staff begins.

"We didn't only lose investors and clients, we lost fund. What route should we take?" the staff asked.

"This is pretty bad" an investor rubbed his forehead gently.

"Who supervised the goods?" Romans asked.

"This happened a month ago sir" a lady sends a document over to Romans and he received it.

"It should be the new supervisor secretary's fault then" Romans said with his eyes on the document.

"Tony?" I asked cryptically trying to get where he's driving at without a headlight.

"Yeah" Romans drop the document on the table.

"I just resumed work two weeks ago and same did Mr. Tony" I paused.

"How is this our fault? We knew nothing about this" I added defensively.

"Before you resumed office, Mr. Tony have already been working with the old supervisor" the lady with Romans who I can clearly call his secretary said courageously.

"And so?" I asked annoyingly.

"Since his superior isn't here, he will take the blame" Romans said bluntly and almost everyone in the hall started nodding their heads.

"But this isn't right" I argued.

"What is right? What is wrong?" Romans asked staring deeply into my eyes and I went silent.

"Mr. Tony will be demoted back to the minor workers level" Romans said vividly.

Before I realize myself, it was already late. I stared at Tony sadly in silence.

"What else?" Romans asked shaking his pen back and forth with his hand on the table, I sighed.

Tony was my only hope. Tony was my last hope. I have gotten used to him. Even if he was too courteous around me, he was just too good and nice. I started seeing him as a best friend and a brother.

As I ride the car slowly back home, I thought of him riding while I sat at the back making gest of his poor riding skill when he is a professional.

My hands were still not strong on the wheel though so I got home pretty late.

I walked into the estate holding my handbag and documents, everything feel so heavy. Now I see the usefulness of Tony.

As I proceed into my part, I saw Jennifer with Mr. Desmond. I paused in a hiding and watch.

"Mr. Desmond. I'm really sorry for that day" Jennifer said sadly.

Jennifer was holding a brownie cake with her small mini bag on her shoulder while Mr. Desmond stared at her with his hand in his short pocket.

"Which day? I must have forgotten" Desmond said.

"Just take this as an apology for what I have done for those past months" Jennifer said passing the cake unto Desmond, he received it.

"It's okay" Desmond smiled.

"How have you been this past few days?" Jennifer asked.

As I stared at them, they looked very perfect together. Desmond was taller and she look like a baby in front of him, their smile was heart warming and I don't know. I just have this feeling that they are meant to be.

I'll make a good matchmaker, right?

Jennifer should just let Romans be with anyone... Yeah, anyone.

Getting enough dose of their childish drama, I walked closer to my apartment to unlock the door.

"Pretty Eliora" Desmond calls out happily and I turned.

"Yeah" I waved shortly.

"Welcome back. You looked tired" Desmond said.

"Yeah. I just need to crash on my bed right now, life hasn't been fair with me" I said, exhausted.

"Go ahead and rest" Desmond said lovingly.

"Sure" I pushed the door open and walk in without saying anything to Jennifer.

I felt awful though.

I entered into my room dumping my stuffs on the table and went crashing down on my bed.

"Ohh" I exhaled heavily staring at the ceiling, my fan was rolling like a roller coaster.

Don't you think my life is like a roller coaster? Like spinning round and round with no direction.

"Or is it my thoughts?" I thought aloud.

"What do I do? I'm so hungry" I took my phone to order the least pizza and yogurt when a knock comes from the door... Like the main door.

Who was it ? Is it Jennifer? Does the want to forgive me? That will be nice.

Happily, I jerk up from the bed and proceed to the living room. I opened the door and lo and behold, who I saw kept me speechless.

It was Rebecca.

Meet Rebecca, the first daughter of Mr. Ganes; who is my sister to be precise. Beautiful with brain, elegant, loving and very decisive. Her curly black hair haven't changed one bit with her light yellow eye color, she's now taller and matured. Rebecca has graduated two years before I met Romans and she own a bakery shop even though she knows nothing about baking.

I was still staring at my elder sister in shock.

"How did she find me?" I thought.

"Eliora" Rebecca calls out softly.

Her sweet and calm voice haven't changed one bit, I really missed her so much.

"Sister Becca" I called with teary eyes as I unconsciously embrace her tightly, she retaliated.

"Eliora" Rebecca gently stroked my back.

I ushered Rebecca into the living room and close the door.

"How have you been?" Rebecca asked anxiously.

"Fine and you.. all?" I asked sarcastically as we take our sits.

"We are find" Rebecca said.

"Mum and dad continues being busy for nothing as for little Aiden, he's fine" Rebecca added.

"That's nice" I nodded.

"I already placed order for food. It will be here soon" I said.

I felt uneasy and couldn't find the right thing to say.

"Eliora" Rebecca calls out, and I lifted my gaze toward her.

"Come back home. We miss you" Rebecca said sadly.

"Sister Becca, I can't come back home. I disappointed mum, dad and you" I said sadly.

"No.. no" Rebecca shunned.

"Mum and dad have been searching for you over years. After you left with that Romans guy, we were all restless, no news from you and all of it" Rebecca paused.

"We waited for your call or even the least text but nothing was forthcoming. It was some month ago I saw your Instagram post" Rebecca smiled.

"Eliora, you graduated and our parents couldn't stop dancing around the house" Rebecca exaggerated and I laughed.

"Really?" I blushed.

"Yeah! They were so proud of you, they announced to the neighborhood and even your old bestie, Chloe came finding you" Rebecca said.

"But..." I started but was cut off.

"How about the Romans guy, did he engage you already?" Rebecca asked anxiously.

Everyone in my neighborhood knew that I ran off with a guy in the name of love, it will be a big slap on my face if I let out the bad news that has befallen me, I just smiled.

"Oh not really but soon" I said courageously fringing a broad smile.

"Really?" Rebecca's gaze widen.

"Yeah" I nod affirmatively.

"Good then" Rebecca snapped her finger.

"Come home this weekend with him. Mum and dad will love to see you both" Rebecca said.

"What?" I asked in astonishment.

"Yes. It's true and I also have a good news to share" Rebecca said.

"I... I'll need to raincheck and you know..." I tried to manoeuver.

"It isn't necessary, it's only a family diner" Rebecca insisted.

"But Romans is a busy man and you see" I tried to rattle out the second time.

"If he loves you, he will make out time" Rebecca remains persistent.

"Okay. Sure" I sighed admitting defeat.

"See you this weekend then" Rebecca said happily.

"Yeah" I nodded courageously but inside of me, I was running insane.

A knock comes from the door.

"Is that your order?" Rebecca reminded.

"Yeah. My order" I said cowardly as I proceed to the door.

How do I convince Romans into skipping his schedule and joining me to my family diner? Why did I tell lie at the first place? Pride huh!