I’m on my way to Philippines where I’m scheduled to meet Mr. Benjamin Walter, owner of a leading fashion brand in the world named Morshes. Weird name, I think to myself, but remind myself that it has nothing to do with me. I’m going on this trip with my boss Ms. Rachel Stane. She is engaged to Morshes’ heir, so she is going to visit her father-in-law and her fiancé. I’m her temporary assistant for the next week as her asst couldn’t join in, so I get to go on the trip, too.. Why me? I’m her most trusted person in the company according to her: I’m the one who deals with the company’s marketing strategies, and therefore I make her brand famous. I’ve done well over the four years I’ve worked here. I completed college early, being the overachiever I am. I’ll be stuck by her side for the next week. Actually, it’s not so bad as she’ll be with her fiancé and I’ll be free to enjoy myself.

I was brought back to reality by the announcement from the flight attendant that we were about to land.

I felt nervous as the islands became visible in sight cause it was my first flight out of the country.

The flight landed and we walked out with me following her (My boss). There was a black limousine waiting for us. Yeah Mr. super billionaire had to show off.

“Oh my! Richhy really cares a lot “she exclaimed.  If you are wondering who is “Richhy” than its her fiancé whose name is Richard Spark Walter and that’s the nickname she gave him. Actually there was a rumor that he didn’t allow her to use his actual nickname. Kinda weird… He’s not known to be a public figure. He practically stays away from media so there are no pictures of him anywhere on the internet. So I don’t know who he is or what he looks like expect from factual stuff…

Our drive was a headache for me. She babbled nonstop about her “Richhy” and that disgusted me. She is practically obsessed with him. Oh sorry not with him but by his money. Yeah you’re right; she’s that typical over poised and too sophisticated of a person and a total bitch but… not to me. She’s nice to me and you know why.

We reached our destination that was to be resort after 30 mins of drive and headache for me. The resort was one of a kind. It was opposite to a beach. It was well built and a 7 star rated one and I know this from the constant babbling from Rachel.

We were greeted with fresh coconut water at the entrance. We took out respective keycards and headed to our rooms.

I was just leaving when Rachel called me

“Yes Rachel…”

“Ivy, we are supposed to meet Richhy and Mr. Walter at 1:00 sharp for the lunch and now its 11:30 so plz be here on time. I wouldn’t want them to wait, Richhy won’t appreciate you know.”

“Ok, I’ll meet you here in an hour then”

“Yeah and plz dress nicely, you know what I mean right?”

Yeah bitch I thought.

“Yeah” I replied instead.

So now I don’t get to rest too. Ughhhhhh…

It’s 12:29 and yet Rachel hasn’t arrived. I was waiting for her in the waiting area. I had decided to shower and dress quickly in hope not to upset her so I could get my rest of the day off cause she was planning an evening with her fiancé. I wore a blue floral sundress to match my mood with light blue heels and nude makeup.

“Hey, you already here?” Rachel startled me as she came from behind.

“Yeah, I just arrived”

Rule no.1- To stay in boss’ good books- never tell them they aren’t punctual. By the was she was late by 15 minutes.

“You aren’t coming darling?” she asked as she noticed I wasn’t following her.

“Just behind you”

“Better be quick”

There was a limousine waiting for us. The ride to our destination was unusually silent. I wondered what she was upto as she usually isn’t a silent person.

Then she suddenly spoke breaking my chain of thoughts,

“Ivy, I hope you to be at your best there. No unnecessary comments or in fact no words at all if possible. I'm telling you this cause this is your first time as my asst so you better remember.”

“Yes, Rachel I’ll keep that in mind”

“And ya address me as 'Ma'am “

Woooah…

“Yes’ MA’AM” I said.

We reached our destination. We were welcomed by Mr. Walter’s secretary.

“Hello, Welcome! you must be Mr. Walter’s guests” he said

“Yea we surely are” Rachel responded curtly.

“Please this way ma’am”

We followed him. I was mesmerized by the view of the restaurant. It had beautiful chandeliers hanging from the ceiling.The waiting room had sofas with small tables. There was a cafe or I suppose a dining area opposite to the waiting room. We were in the lobby was the last thing I remembered cause the next minute I realized that I was lost. There was no one around me. I started walking in the direction I came from in hope of finding someone.

I was still awed by my surroundings when suddenly I was hit hard by something on my forehead. I lost my balance. I closed my eyes in fear of hurting myself, but I never touched the ground. I realized someone was holding me. I slowly opened my eyes only to be dazed by the same pair of ocean blue eyes staring at me. Yeah, how can I ever forget these eyes. They belonged to the person who was my sole reason of survival till date. Tears started beaming in my eyes.

“Are you ok?” he asked.

I couldn’t respond all I could say was “Rihaan” it was more of a whisper.

“What?”he seemed confused. Didn’t he recognize me? Had he forgotten everything?

He released his hold on me. His expression seemed a cold one. In short no expressions, no emotions, nothing.

“Ivy, where were you?” I was startled by Rachel’s voice.

She came from behind.

“I, um, I was lost.” I responded.

“You better stick by my side.” she snarled and turned to Rihaan.

“Hey, Richhy. You are here and I’m here searching for you everywhere. “

she said and went to hug him.

Whattttttt??? HE IS RICHARD WALTER. NO NO NO NO  NO NO NO… HOW CAN I BE WRONG? HE HAS TO BE

RIHAAN, MY RIHAAN…

“What are you doing here by the way? Your father’s looking for you.” She

added.

“Um,I was just coming there” he said still staring at me.

“Yea, by the way this is my secretary Ivy.” She said introducing me.

“Oh, Ok. Hi! I’m Richard.”he said holding out his hand.

I took his hand for the hand shake. I suddenly felt cold shiver down my

spine. Its him. He is Rihaan. I had no doubt left. Only Rihaans’ touch can do

these wonders to me.

“Ivy” I replied hesitantly. I avoided looking into his eyes, cause for

all I knew they would be the death of me one day. I looked anywhere but in

those eyes.

I was very much aware of his eyes burning holes in me.

He finally let go of my hand. 5 bloody long seconds of awkwardness from

my side. Ughhhhh

“Ma’am, can I have a minute with you please.”I said grabbing Rachel’s

attention. She was practically drooling over him.

She gave me a filthy glare, not so happy by the attention I got from her

oh-so-rich fiancé.

“Say here”

“Actually I have to head back to the resort.”

“And why would that be?”

“Personal issue” I said slowly. Lamest excuse ever, Ivy.

“Fine. You can have the rest of your day off. “

I just can’t believe she bought that excuse.

“Thanks, thanks a lot Rach- I mean ma’am.”

“I hope you know your way back home.”

Whattt… how can she do this to me? Now I have to find my way on my own.

Ughhhh

“I’ll manage.” I managed to say.

“Cool.” BITCHHHHHHHHHH…

I turned and was about to go when he spoke.

“Wait.”

I turned to look at him.

“I thought you had lost your way here, unless it was a purposeful

bliss.” he added.

Oh crap! I had actually lost my way. How can I forget. And what is it

with him. If he wants to avoid knowing me then atleast spare me the trouble of

talking to me atleast. Huhhh

“I actually had lost my… way” I managed to say avoiding his piercing

gaze.

“Hm… I’ll send someone to drop you in case you cause Rachel more

trouble.”he said looking at Rachel.

What the fuck…..

“Yes darling…??” he added her. Rachel was still drooling over him. God!

Is she possessed by something…??? Too much staring going on…

“Whatever you say baby” was her response.

This was it. I can’t stand their PDA (here-poor display of affection)

anymore. Rihaan did you actually forget me…I wanted to ask him. There were

thousands of questions I wanted to ask but couldn’t. Tears where seeking their

way out. It took every ounce of my strength to control myself.

 Soon a man arrived. He was in his mid-forties I guess. But when did he

call for him…?

“Sir” he said and bowed. Wooo…

“He’ll escort you to the exit and Simon will take you to the resort.”

Rihaan said.

I just nodded in response.

I turned to walk behind the man who was escorting me.

I suddenly remembered I hadn’t thanked him.

I turned only to see them kissing.