Days have passed by and everything gets back to normal. Her wound on her forehead healed already and she decided to go home. Ivan does not want her to leave but he know in his self that he couldn't stop her because the only reason she agree on staying with him is her wound and now that she's ok he has to let her go. She prepared her things and other belongings. He drove her to her home that he already knew. They reached their destination and he help Sydney to carry her belongings. She invited him inside but he refused because he might not be able to control himself and wont leave her side.
"Thank you for taking care of me Ivan" she said after they got out of the gate. She walk towards him and give him a kiss on the cheeks then she hugged him.
Ivan was not sure how to react first on her sudden sweet gestures to him. Then he wrapped his arms around her waist and hugged her too. They let go of each other and say goodbye.
"It's my pleasure to take care of you babe" then he kissed her forehead. "Take care of yourself and if you're not feeling well just call me" he added while entering his car.
She just smiled at him and wave goodbye then he left.
Sydney went inside the house and sit on her bed. She was thinking about her actions a while a go. She didn't know what was she thinking and why she do that , all she know is that time she felt like it was the right thing to do to thank him for taking care of her.
While driving, Ivan couldn't help but smile when he remember Sydney and their sweet moment. When she hugged him, there is a feeling of contentment and peace in his heart. He wanted to stay longer and be with her but he don't like to take advantage of her, something that is very unusual of him. He had several women in the past mostly overseas that got his attention sexually but nothing more than that. They willingly go to bed with him and he doesn't feel any attachment to any of them even after the sex. But Sydney isn't like one of them. She's different intellectually and innocently. The kind of woman that deserves to be respected and loved.
He went directly to the company to meet Kian and discuss the plans about the projects that were lined up next year. Nico meet him in front of the company's lobby and informed him that they already fired the woman and her friend and file a case against them.
"Boss how is Architect Aguilar now?" Nico asked to change the topic and because he also noticed that she doesn't come for work. He's thinking maybe Architect Aguilar is still not feeling well.
"She's ok, I accompanied her to her home a while ago" he answered casually
They got out of the elevator on the top floor and entered his office. Kian is already there sitting on the sofa and sipping his coffee. Ivan walks pass by him and sit on his executive chair.
"You look fresh and in good mood today? I didn't know that being inlove will suit you well Ivan. Hows Architect Aguilar by the way?" Kian asked him
"She's ok and she just got home." He answered him.
"You know the rumors are spreading quickly, and later on you will be in the news for sure. So what is the status of your relationship to her?" Kian looking at him suspiciously.
"We don't have a relationship yet because I don't want to rush her about those things." Ivan said.
"Bro, there are already rumors about the two of you and you know she's very beautiful. Many men will compete over to win her heart. What if she end up liking someone else because your too slow.? Kian said convincing him..
"Yeah right and are you one of my competitor?" Ivan asked sarcastically.
"Ofcourse not! Do you think I would dare to compete with you? I'm just telling you all those can possibly happen because your relationship has no seal. No label to be exact." Kian insisted
Ivan knew on himself that Kian is right. She would be drag on the rumors and she might not be able to protect herself because they havent formalize their relationship.
"Maybe you're right Kian, I'll figure out something by myself. In the mean time let's talk about business." He said dismissing the topic.
"Here you go again avoiding topics" Kian said
Ivan didn't mind him and they start discussing about business. It was already afternoon when he received a phone call from his mother.
"Hey Mom?" He said
"Son how are you!? I called you because I want to ask a favor for your Auntie Amira and your Uncle Franco" his mom said on the other line.
"What is it Mom? He said waiting patiently for his mom discussed it.
"I told Amira and Franco that their daughter Sydney is working at your company, they want to surprise her tomorrow because its her 24th birthday" his mom said excitedly
"What can I do for them mom?" He asked after spacing out for a moment becaused he didn't knew that tomorrow is her birthday. He didn't look at her birthday on her resume, he forgot to do it.
"Could you arrange something special for them?" Her mother asked.
"Of course Mom, sure I'll handle her birthday beside I already meet her" he added giving a hint that they know each other.
"Good that you already met her, she's a smart and beautiful woman , you will like her even more if you get to know each other deeply" his mother said meaningfully.
"Sure mom I'll give you an update tomorrow"
He hung up the call and immediately call Nico and Kian.
He wants to asked for their help to plan Sydney's Birthday Party tomorrow and give her a surprise.
When he got back to his condo, he called his mom and tell her all the details of the Birthday party. He decided to book a cozy hotel function room for the celebration but only few people will attend. Then he send Sydney a message to accompany him to one of the building branch that he own. Ofcourse that is only an alibi to make her agree to go with him.
He made the last phone call to an owner of the biggest Jewelry shop in M City. He wanted to give her something very special tomorrow. He has other plans after her celebration with her family.
Sydney was about to sleep when she received a message from him that he wants her to accompany him tomorrow. She replied and said ok to his request since she's not aware of their plan for tomorrow. A while ago she also made a phone call to her bestfriend Mia whose overseas since they graduated. She actually missed her so much and wish that they can be together tomorrow to celebrate her birthday. Its very unusual that her Mom and Dad hasn't called her to ask where they should celebrate her birthday tomorrow and probably Ivan is not also aware of what Is the occassion tomorrow because she didn't inform him.
Sydney wake up to the sound of the doorbell. It was still early in the morning, who could it be? She thought to her self. She walk towards the front door and open the door. It was the same delivery man from the last time who delivered a bouquet of flowers. This time the delivery man does not only bring bouquet of sunflower but there is also a cake, chocolates and balloons. The sunflower bouquet is quite big and heavy from the last time. She put down the gifts on the ground to sign the delivery paper then went inside the house. She almost couldn't carry them all because their quite heavy. She put them on the table and open the envelope that she found outside the cake box.
"Your Smile is the most beautiful that I've ever seen in my whole life babe" She smile after she read the note. "Does he knows that it's my birthday today?" But there is no greeting on the card that indicates if he really knows that today is her birthday. She just shrugged her shoulder, because it doesn't really matter if he knows it or not. The important thing is that he remembers her even if he was not aware of the occasion. She put the sunflower on the vase and slice a piece of cake. Then she put the rest of the cake and chocolate on the refrigerator. It was just time to cook for breakfast and easy so she do it quickly then take a shower. She put on her uniform and prepare to go to work. Before she get inside her car she remember to send him a message.
"Thank you for everything that you sent, they are all beautiful"