Chapter 17
'I saw the news, I hope you are alright. I am still waiting for your call:).'
Miray felt guilty after reading the message. She never intended to meet with Terrence again after the party. 'I can't be this heartless right?' Miray tried to check her conscious, 'I should meet him, maybe old Yethu would be happy,' the voices in her head finally made a decision. After hesitating for a while she replied to Terrence's message.
'Let's have lunch when you are free.'
It was like Terrence was waiting for her message for he quickly replied.
'I will pick you up in front of your building tomorrow.'
Miray read the text and didn't reply to it. The thought of Skylar and the kiss last time came to her mind. 'What was I thinking?....I should just listen to old Yethu and marry Terrence since he treats me well.' She laid back on her chair as she stared at her own reflection on the gla.s.s window. 'Miray, you dirty girl...how dare you kiss him back?' she let out a sigh as she closed her eyes trying to erase the memory of Skylar.....
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Two weeks went by and Miray spent most of her time at work and had lunch with Terrence from time to time. The news about how the CEO of MIT company had destroyed AXH agency had spread out, but the story had been twisted somehow. Miray turned out to be the wicked CEO who abused her power. Jeff feared that the company's reputation was being tarnished for the gossip did not go in their favour and some of the investors were starting to question the situation.
"Miray, we need to start creating a good image for the company, we can't go against the public." Argued Jeff, in Miray's office.
"So what are you suggesting?" Replied Miray while looking at Jeff.
"You need to make public appearances... I was
"A TV interview?" Miray was puzzled.
"Yes, we got an invite a month ago but you weren't going to accept it, of course... now I think it's a good opportunity for you to explain yourself to the public."Jeff crossed his fingers, hoping she would accept it.
After a moment of silence, Miray replied "what is it about?"
"The young CEO's will talk about their success stories and encourage the youth..." Explained Jeff.
"Okay I will go, send me the location and time... " Miray turned her head to face her laptop as she continued, "I will go to every event you want, except for charity events."
Jeff felt relaxed, but he was curious to why Miray never wanted to attend a charity event. Last time he also proposed they donate to an orphanage as a publicity stunt like most companies but Miray denied it. A lot of questions were going through his mind, 'I must know the reason today.'
"Why do you hate charity events?" Jeff asked in a low voice, hoping not to sound dominant.
"Maybe I don't like giving out my money for free.." Miray gave a faint smile as she continued to look at her laptop.
"Miray, we all know you are not what you portray yourself as... " Without waiting for an answer Jeff got up from where he was sitting and started to aim for the door. He suddenly remembered something, "aah one more thing, Skylar Vandeers will be there.." He smiled at Miray whose eyes had widened without knowing it herself and then left the office.
'He will be there?' Miray's heart started to race as she remembered the last kiss they shared. She wanted to call Jeff and cancel the tv interview but then she stopped herself. 'Okay, I guess it's time we meet again', Miray laid back and closed her eyes.
The next day Miray gave Hazel a video call. It was too early and she wasn't sure if Hazel would answer her.
"Why call me this time?" Replied the sleepy voice. Hazel was still covering her face when she answered the call.
"Wake up!!! I need you!" Shouted Miray, wis.h.i.+ng she could be able to pull Hazel out of bed.
"Aah, I hope it's important... You know how I love my sleep... " she opened one eye while the other eye was closed.
"Yaa!!! Open both of your eyes!!!"
"One eye is still sleeping while the other looks at you.." Hazel gave a yawn as she continued, "what is it?"
"I am going for an interview, what do you think about my clothes? Are they okay?" Miray let her phone down so that Hazel could have a clear look at what she was wearing.
Hazel looked at her friend through the phone and suddenly opened both of her eyes with surprise. "Miray, I have recently noticed you are more careful with what you are wearing.."
"What.., what do you mean?" Stammered Miray, trying to get what her best friend was getting at as she took her phone up.
"Last time you were going for a party, we had to spend all day looking for a dress.. and now you are calling me in the morning just to check out your clothes..." Hazel paused while a.n.a.lyzing her best friend. "You are acting out of character,...Is there something you are not telling me? "She slightly raised one eyebrow, giving Miray a suspicious look.
That was when Miray had realised it too. She was not the kind of person who would care about what she wore. Miray always thought she looked good despite what she was wearing.
"Are you trying to impress someone?" Hazel finally asked.
"Hahahaha, I think you still need to sleep," Miray forced out a laugh but Hazel was still looking at her that she felt uncomfortable. Hazel was right, something is going on with her.
".. I will call you later.." Miray disconnected the call without waiting for an answer and sat down on her bed. 'What is going on with me?' Please go to to read the latest chapters for free