In Ryan's company, he was going through some documents and was having a bad mood when his secretary entered the office and bowed in front of him, "Mr. Zang, Miss Yang has called us to inform you that you have to go to check the venue of the party for last confirmation. She also wants to know how many people are going to come to the press conference".
Suddenly Ryan's eyes lit up by listening that he is going to get an opportunity to meet Cherry,
"Send her all the details that I have mailed you and tell Mark to get ready, we will leave in a short while". She got astonished after getting his boss's answer, she looked at him in disbelief as it was very rare for her boss to go and check any venue for any event, he had never done that in past.
"Okay, sir", his secretary nodded and left his office. Ryan was about to get up when his friend Rose Wei enters his office.
"Hey Ryan, how are you doing?" she said with a pleasant smile and hugged him.
"Rose what a lovely surprise, when you came back from London." he inquired and hugged her back. They both sat on the sofa. "Yesterday, Ryan, you know that I can't live without you for a long time." she winked at him with a smile plastered on her lips.
"Well, me too. So, how long are you gonna stay this time in Y city?" he inquired and looked at his watch.
"Well, for a long time, I have wrapped up all my work back there in London".
"I hope I'm not disturbing you, you're looking in hurry", she concernedly asks.
"I am in a rush as I have to meet someone I will call you later", he said and left his office.
Cherry was going through all the details of the venue and the decoration when Mr. Zang and his subordinate reached there.
"All set, Miss Yang," said he and looked around the venue.
"Yes Mr. Zang, I hope you liked it".
"I have already mailed you all the details about the venue and we have done all the arrangements for food, cake, and drinks. If you need to change anything please inform me as soon as possible because we don't have much time," she said with a professional smile plastered on her lips.
"Everything is fine, I like it, just go with your plan," he said with a straight face.
Ryan's POV
Cherry was wearing a pastel-colored suit, with black high heels, her lips were painted pink and there was a little blush on her cheeks, her hair are tied in a ponytail, she was looking breathtaking, it was really hard for me to keep my composer in front of her. Damn man, I want to do all types of bad things with her, I just want her in my arms so that she can't leave me. I know that very soon she will be mine to cherish and mine to ruin but I can't wait till that day would come.
Cherry was standing in the pantry while making coffee for herself when Chris entered. Hey princess, how is your preparation going? he said while walking towards her.
"Everything is going good, so far. After finishing this project I need some days off", Cherry said with a smile.
"But why you have never asked for holidays in the past three years then why all of a sudden you are asking for holidays?"
"I want to spend some time with my mother after finishing this project ".
"Okay princess, your wish is my command". he bowed dramatically in front of her.
In the hospital, Mrs. yang was talking to a nurse about her health when Cherry entered. "Hey mom, how are you doing", she asked while keeping the bag of fruits on the side shelf. "I am fine my child", she said with a weak smile. "I am going to meet Dr. Kim. You just take a rest"
"Very well", she said. Cherry started to walk towards Mr. Kim's office. She knocked on the door and entered the office.
"Good evening", Dr. Kim.
"Good evening, Cherry. Please sit I have to talk to you about your mother's health"
"What happened Dr. please tell me she is fine".
"Oh, dear, you should prepare yourself as your mother's condition is deteriorating day by day"
"Please don't say that Doc, she is my only family how will I survive without her."
"I am sorry, dear. But, I can't do anything with that you need to prepare yourself for everything, we are already trying our best" by saying that he got out of his office, while Cherry was sitting there in utter shock.
Cherry's POV
I left his office and went towards my mother's room. I was holding my tears as I don't want her to see my vulnerable state. I walked into her room, held her hand, and said "Mom, I have to leave as I have to get up early tomorrow." She looked at me with her most beautiful smile and said, "My child, you should take care of your health. Go and take early rest." I got up from the chair and kissed her forehead and said "Good night mom, I'll take my leave first." I walked out of the room and instead of going to my car, I went toward the garden. I sat on the bench as tears were continuously streaming down. I was looking toward the sky, and my mind was numb. I sat there for a long time. Then I dragged myself towards my car, I started the engine and drove off. As I reached home I sat on the sofa with a glass and bottle of whisky. I am not a heavy drinker but today I want to drink so that I can bear the pain that my heart was feeling. Letting go is never easy, especially when you know that person is the last string of hope.
I was following my kitten when I saw her crying her heart out in the park. I know that this is going to be hard for her as her mother is her only family. It was very difficult for me to control myself, seeing her crying like that, she was looking alone. I just want to hug her and tell her that I am here but I can't. I have to endure this pain for a few more days. Damn, she is making me insane. I just want her to stay by my side.
In the morning, I got up from the couch with a huge headache. I mentally slapped myself for drinking this much. I went to the bathroom and filled my bathtub with warm water. then I soaked my body in it. After taking a long bath, I got ready and left for the office.
"Princess", Chris called me and walked towards me.
"Good morning, Chris, I replied.
"Here is your coffee". he handed me my coffee.
"Thanks, Chris, I need one". I smiled at him.
'What happened, you are looking down today, he asked with a frown.
"I am fine but thanks for asking"
" Any time, princess. So. how is your preparation going?"
"Everything is going fine."
"If you need any help please let me know."
"Yes sure, Chris. but I can handle this without your help"
"I know, princess, well how is aunt?"
"She is not well, Chris".
"Are you fine?"
"I am good. Okay, Chris, I have to go." I waved towards him and started walking towards our office building.
Chris POV
I was in my office thinking about Cherry, Why are you like this princess? Why don't you like to share your pain with others? Why do you pretend to be strong all the time? You know how much I love you, why you don't allow me to share your pain? Why have you created a wall around your heart? I was in deep thoughts when my phone started ringing. I picked up my phone and answered the call.
On the phone, Hello son!
Hello Dad!
How are you doing son?
I am doing fine dad. How are you doing?
I am fine, son.
How is Cherry? Did she accept your proposal?
She is fine dad. And not yet dad. She is not ready to open her heart to anyone.
Don't lose hope, son. I have called to invite you to dinner tomorrow and bring Cherry with you.
Okay Dad, See you tomorrow.
I hung the call and went towards the window. I lit a cigarette while thinking about my future with Cherry. Will, she ever fell in love with me as I fell in love with her.