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re he was. Ethan sat up gently, his eyes scanning the semi dark room. Reaching out to the bed lamp, h

this morning. Taking a deep breath, he got down from the bed and almost spran

ult that the poor girl had to lay cramped

to hear about Dante's horrifying lifestyle triggers his h

lar. Because of how fond of Ariel, Ethan was and having known her since she could barely walk. Ethan took a chance on her and made Ariel his secretary. Since his former secretary

riel to be part of their family. She handles the entire business so well whenever he has to travel out of th

hat hurts him the most and as much as Ariel insists that she is fine by it, is her nonsocial lifestyle. On one hand is the overtly extroverted grandson of his. Another hand was A

reducing her workload, Ariel had accused him of harboring the intention to get rid of her. He jolted when Ariel sat up fro

rriedly, walked towards the table where she had placed a water jar and glass. Pouring him a

ke to eat? I sent the maids to rest up early, since I wasn't cer

?" He asked, rubbing at

dn't you tell me about the exhaustion diagnosis, Ethan? This is why I try to keep you away from the offic

ng nap, that's all. Also I am just seventy-five, Ariel. That doesn't so

k really healthy."

ike that." E

break each week, get to spend more time with your golfing pal

hen will you get over tryin

and want more beyond just being casual frie

as you desire. That is what people in your age range do. Why won't you explore like e

"why do you s

I wish you would go on dates and tell me all about it when you return. I

tead, she would have tons

he loves Nina, he can't withstand her energy; she is the female version of Dante. Wh

ate with Agnes' son? Ivan seem

s much as she enjoys conversing with him, his inability to keep mu

eally would run away if you set me

ussion always have

rom the doctor's instruction, I was told to ensure

future become an unnecessary topic

ous grin, Ariel

adopt one

The old

l make you a light dinner, rest your back and I will

a dating site!" He

ood!" Ariel retorted. "And I m

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nd the light came on all of a sudden. Shielding her eyes w

not an intruder." Nin

e matters concerning the office and also looking after Ethan. She couldn't leave him till he was fast asleep, his caretaker had an emergency which prevented her from

een calling your line for ages."

my phone was on silent. I only noticed it now

, "what? Why didn

otherwise, it's not a heart attack. His body seems to be

he has to keep a

someone so invested and dedicated to work like Ethan. If hi

austion. You should take this relaxing tea. I made di

a kiss. "You are a darling

absentmindedly, taking

asked, raising a brow. Knowing her friend very w

. And I don't want you to feel bad about it, but I guess

erious? We both have a good jo

nships." She added

coming from, Nina? I thought you enjoy

perception about things like that has c

practically just me

he is the one for me. And I will take a leap with him and I expect

id this switch from you

of us to get to know each other better. This might be it

been so eager to be so close to any guy before. They have known each other since middle school

that has you so worked up? A

ntion. And you know what?" She looks excited, moving closer to Ariel. "

t inter

his guy would catch your

when she was sixteen had scarred her for life. She had foolishly fallen for one of the most popular boys in school then. Ariel wasn't exactly a nerd, but she wasn't

ppens to be one of them. Calls it a reward to himself for being an extremely good looking guy. There was a popular tag given to any male senior that had the high

by any man, and it's been the only reason she still r

n a napkin. "I have told you several times, Nina. I'm no

do and find a man? You need someone to care for you and pour their love into you." Nina raised her voice. "Whatever happened to you wa

ou have fallen in love, good for you. Let me know when you intend

response came, blaming herself for saying too much. Leaning into