Will You Remember Then?

Hayri was already bothered by her figurative statements. There's no other reason he could think of that would make him hate her except for the closest possibility that she could be her dad's mistress. If not, she could be the daughter of her dad's other women or flings. He wouldn't also believe that she could be his stepsister, or else his father wouldn't allow them to stay under the same roof together.

"Can you tell me about it now? If you are my dad's mistress or a daughter of one of his mistresses, I swear, I would never hate you. "

Surprised and amused by his answer, she suddenly giggled out loudly and pinched him at his side. "Is that how you see me?"

"Then why would I hate you?" He paused laughing for a while, raising one brow up, as he was also carried away by her giggling.

"Forget it for a while. It would no longer be a big suprise. " Hayri could only gave out a long sigh as this woman could easily make him concede to whatever aspect they were in contest of.

Moments of silence followed and so she got the courage to bring up her excuse in order to meet Ajie. But as to what kind of luck she had been favored with, Hayri paved the way for her.

"Zheen, I will be out of the country for a while but I will be back in two days. I have already talked to Cherry to accompany you while I am away. "

She wondered why Hayri didn't ask her to come. She was used to being dragged wherever he went to and it even gave them out a suspicion that she was Hayri's woman.

"Thanks for the thoughtfulness, Hayri. It's a shame that you even have to bother Cherry in this. You know I can manage alone. "

"No, my decision is final. "

"When are you leaving? "

"In two days. "

___

"Adrian, I have sent to your email the soft copies of your plane tickets, the details of your accomodation as well as your itineraries. "

Ajie hurriedly opened up the message as soon as the notification appeared in his screen but he squinted in a puzzled expression as soon as he read what it said. He paused for a while to think. As far as he could remember, he had not given her his email. He wanted to ask as his curiousity heightened in the mystery of this woman who seemed to possess a power of hypnotism. Hypnotism because he gradually allowed himself to be carried away by her pull. He was successfully pulled out to become her chat mate. He even looked forward to their next chat session. Chatting wasn't even enough, he even disclosed his personal life to her. And now, they would soon become business partners.

He did his own research in this business he would soon invest in and learned that under the new management, Rough Seas Marine Supplies and Equipment had achieved its skyrocketing growth all throughout Europe. He was amused at the thought of it. How easily did he accepted the proposal? In all honesty, he never did a step in all there was in considering if what he did was right or wrong. All this came up because of trust. Trust that was fully given without reservation to a stranger. A stranger he had not met even once.

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Before the plane took of towards his destination in Istanbul Airport, a call went through. It was Jane. He accepted the call right away and suddenly felt guilty. He had proposed a marriage just few days ago with this woman but how come he had forgotten to tell her that he was already on his way towards a foreign land?

"Jane... "

"Adrian, I have already talked to Louise... "

"What did you learn? " He asked right away, completely forgetting his plan to tell her where he was going.

"He said he is busy with business right now but he is going home soon. "

"What about his plot for Allie?" He followed on, not wanting to hear about his business life.

"He still has men here doing the investigation. "

"What else did he say? "

"Not much. He only said that he is still determined in finding her. "

A long pause followed as Ajie got absorbed in his thoughts. To bridge the gap, she thought of a way to pull him back.

"He also said another thing. "

"What is it? " The rhythm of his hearbeats had already gone erratic. His fear immediately took away the best of him.

"He is in love. "

Feeling a little relieved, he laughed disdainfully. Why would he care? "Good for him. "

"Who knows he would be too busy then and forget about hunting on Allie? "

"Hoping it would be the case. " He replied and before she could talk further, a call to put off the phone or turn it into silent mode filled the atmosphere. He was not even able to say goodbye to her as he suddenly ended the call.

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Allie could no longer settle herself comfortable in her office. After sending off Hayri to the airport, she went directly to the biggest mall in Istanbul . She bought many things for Chloe, from clothes to accesories, from school materials to toys. She also included few sets for Ajie and some gifts for their parents. Placing it all in a luggage, she then placed a hanging card outside. It said, " My gifts for your loved ones".

She brought it personally to

the hotel Ajie would be staying. In few hours, he would be fetched from the hotel and would be brought here in the office. She had already finalized her instructions on Cherry and prepared all the necessary papers needed for their contract signing. Cherry, who knew better than herself in running this company, needed no reminders from her. She would be the one to meet Ajie first before he would be ushered to her office. She didn't tell her who Ajie was to her life, afraid that she would slip his toungue before Hayri.

Soon, the intercom sounded. Cherry picked up the phone and was informed that Zheena's most awaited guest had already arrived.

Allie, on the other hand, watched Ajie over the monitor as he stepped into her office. Dear saints, he gained more muscles these few years and his features m.a.t.u.r.ed, making him look more responsible and irresistibly handsome. She may had seen him often in the photos, but he never looked more stunning in actual appearance. As soon as the door opened, Cherry instantly stood up to meet him.

However, as their eyes locked, both of them got startled for a while. Their eyes then widened in a mixed emotion of joy and surprise, sending both of them in their arms together, with a squeal of too overwhelming excitement.

"Cherry! "

"Adrian. "