"I know you're a dominant alpha Faridah but making him kneel like that after taking care of you is too much." Mr. Alexander said as Faridah frowned.
After seeing such a thing Gabriella grabbed her son out of the office thinking that Faridah was abusing him.
"I told you that it was just a huge misunderstanding!" She explained and went back to work.
Faridah, already a capable and respected CEO, is sitting with her parents in her office. Though she's accustomed to high-stakes meetings and managing her company, she notices the unusual tone in her parents' voices.
"Faridah, I know you're incredibly busy, but your mother and I need to ask a favor." Mr. Alexander started as Faridah sighed.
Faridah raises an eyebrow, intrigued. "A favor? From me?"
Her mother, looking at her kindly, leans forward.
"You've been making a lot of requests lately." She said and sighed looking at her parents.
"It's about your grandparents. They're in France, and they've been wanting to see you for a while now." Mrs. Feliz explained.
Faridah tilts her head slightly, not expecting this.
"France? You mean for a vacation?" Faridah asked.
Her father shakes his head gently, though there's a warmth in his tone.
"Not exactly. There's a business meeting coming up in Paris, one your grandparents will attend. They've asked specifically for you to be there." Mr. Alexander explained.
Faridah, accustomed to corporate requests, felt a bit of confusion at first and looked at her busy schedule.
"I've been running the company for years. Why now?" Faridah asked since she felt like there was something wrong since her grandparents wanted to meet her.
Her mother exchanges a glance with her father before responding.
"They miss you, Faridah. It's not just about business. You've been so focused on leading the company that you haven't had the chance to connect with them in a long time. This meeting is their way of bringing you closer." Mrs. Feliz said as Faridah sighed in disbelief.
Faridah's expression softens slightly, understanding more of the personal side of this request.
"They built the foundation that you're leading now. They just want to see the person you've become, not just the CEO." her father added.
"Are you sure about this? You didn't tell them that I'm getting married aren't you?" Faridah asked as they didn't respond.
"So you did tell them about Kyle," Faridah said glaring at her parents. "Well you made a huge improvement with him last night and you slept together like a couple in one bedroom so we thought maybe it had you a glimpse of your future to get married to him?" Her mom explained as their assumption made Faridah's head dizzy.
Faridah sighs, leaning back in her seat, her mind weighing the request. It's not that she doesn't care about her family, but business has been her life for so long.
"I've got so much on my plate right now. But if it means that much to them…" She pauses. "I'll go. I'll make time for them."
Her parents both smile, relieved and proud.
"Thank you, sweetheart. It means more to them than you know."Mrs. Feliz said.
"You'll make them very happy. It's not just about business this time; it's about family." Mr. Alexander added.
Faridah nodded, she looked at Keteki who was already adjusting her mental calendar, but felt a slight warmth grow at the thought of reconnecting with her grandparents in France.
'Will that maiden be sad if I go away for a week?' she asked herself as she smirked thinking about Kyle.
Kyle was working in a coffee shop to sustain their family's needs and tuition fees.
"Hey, I didn't know you work here." Calista approached him and smiled at him.
He stares blankly at her and thinks that she's hitting on him on purpose.
"What are your plans during weekends?" She asked as Kyle responded that he would be working even on weekends for the photoshoot since he agreed with Faridah's request to be a model.
"Can I-" Calista was interrupted by a voice at the back.
"One Black Coffee please," Faridah ordered as Kyle looked stunned seeing her in a place like this with Keteki.
'Ahhh it's that girl again, Why is she always bumping into us?' Calista asked herself as he looked at Kyle's eyes sparkling while serving her order.
"Boss, can I use my break now?" Kyle asked as his boss nodded and he went to sit with Faridah.
"Keteki, Order something nice for yourself and leave us alone for a while," Faridah said as Keteki nodded.
'Keteki....' Calista thought as she remembered that name somewhere in the Business magazine.
"Ahhh! Your Faridah Hamilton!" She shouted causing a scene as she pointed at Faridah who was sipping her coffee while looking at her coldly.
"Ma'am you disturbing the other customers please quiet down." The manager said as he vouched for her on a seat.
"Hmm is that your girlfriend?" Faridah asked since she's been seeing her around lately with Kyle.
"No, I don't have any interest in other girls other than you," Kyle said making his point.
"I'll be leaving for France in a few weeks." She started.
"What for?" He asked as Faridah stared at him. "I mean, I was just curious you don't have to answer if it's too much." He said as Faridah smiled.
"I have to meet my grandparents since my parents told them about you and our upcoming marriage," Faridah explained.
"Really? You'll marry me?" Kyle asked as Faridah smirked.
"Do you think I'm that easy?" She asked as Kyle looked at her boredly. "Anyway, I just went to visit you to tell you that personally." She said as she made time for him before she went on her flight later on.
"Then can we change contact information?" He asked as Faridah smirked. "Did you find out that it was Keteki you chatting with the whole time?" She asked as he nodded.
"I heard from the articles too about your past and food poisoning incident, scammers, and other stuff for you not to trust anyone that easily that is why seeing you eat the foods I make makes me happy," Kyle said as Faridah smiled.
"I see, you did quite a research about me." She said as Kyle smiled at her.
"I would love to have your contact information." He said as he gave her his phone.
Faridah smirked seeing his wallpaper. "When did you take this?" He asked as it was Faridah sleeping in bed with a cool patch on her forehead.
"Uhmm before I leave for school, You just looked so cute while sleeping." He answered as Faridah sighed and gave her contact information.
Kyle tries to call his number as Faridah's phone rings.
"I see so this is your real number." He said as he blushed.
"You looked like a girl in love," Faridah said as she looked at his face.
"You're just so cool that is why I fall for it every time." He answered as Faridah laughed.
"Anyways I'll be calling you, Don't call me since you never know when will I be at the meeting or not," Faridah said as she finished her coffee.
"Can I hold your hand?" He asked as Faridah gave her hands to him and he kissed it like a godly servant.
"Have a safe trip." He said smiling. "Say after this Trip if you do a good job in modeling we'll have a date just as you wanted, So be good while I'm gone," Faridah whispered to his ears as she stood up and called Keteki as they were leaving.
Calista saw everything yet she didn't hear what they were talking about.
After Kyle's shift, he got his first message from Faridah.
My Wife:
I'm about to board the plane now, I'll message you once I arrive.
Kyle:
Take care!
Kyle smiled as he went out the back of the cafe where the employees usually go inside.
"You know that you're hitting with Faridah Hamilton right?" Calista asked as Kyle looked at her. "What is it to you then?" He asked.
"That girl is a big bully in the business industry, She killed dozens of businessman ventures and I cannot let you get involved with that witch." She said as Kyle smiled.
"That person you just called a witch saved my life after I got stabbed by saving you." He said as Calista looked guilty since after Kyle got stabbed she just ran away afraid that she would be killed too.
"You're just bothering me because you felt guilty about what happened to me right?" He asked as Calista gulped in fear.
It was her fault that Kyle got stabbed and she felt responsible about it yet when she planned to track down the goons by her wealth, the goons were already in jail as she received compensation for what happened.
Calista's family is rich but not compares to how Faridah's richness is.
'So it was Faridah who helped him that time and threw those goons in jail for a lifetime. That cold-hearted witch had a heart?' she thought confused since Faridah made the face of an arrogant CEO who does what she likes.
"Besides I don't care if Faridah is a big bully, She'll be my Miss Bully," Kyle added leaving Calista speechless.