Entering her suite she ran and slammed her body on the bed bouncing on the mattress finally feeling relaxed and peaceful away from the chaos.
"Hah.. how I wished to stay here forever" it had been years since she wanted to on a solo trip.
Earlier it was Alice who was her partner in crime but after she opened her studio even she became busier just like her.
Never mind now that she was alone she was going to enjoy her time forgetting about her stupid ex.
Climbing down from the bed she walked towards the balcony and leaned a little ahead holding the railing as she closed her eyes feeling the cool breeze pass through her.
"You shouldn't lean so much!!" a male voice came from her side and she snapped open her when she realized whom it belonged.
"You!!" Ashley widen her eyes when she saw Tristan waving his hand towards her from the balcony next to her suit.
"Yes. it's me and by the way, don't move so much or else you might fall" he said pointing down which she did saw and gulped.
'It's too high' she muttered and looked back at Tristan who wasn't in his suit anymore.
He wore a casual t-shirt with Demin's shorts while he stood with all his glory resting his arm on the railing casually.
'Why is he so handsome and wait... what is he doing here
Ashley knitted her brow when she saw it was Tristan who was standing in front of her.
"What are you doing here?" she asked forgetting about hello and hi and just barged him with questions.
"Okay, now that's a formal greeting" Tristan saw her gawk at him but not with a surprising look instead she frown.
His lips curled up on her cute little frown.
Ashley arched her brow and saw him chuckle. Why did he always chuckle looking at her, she didn't know but that pissed her.
"Will you believe me if I say I followed you" his eyes didn't waver as he talked to her with firm emotion in his eyes?
Ashley felt her heart skip a beat with the way his eyes bore into her.
'D-did he seriously followed me here' she thought and before she could voice it she heard him chuckle.
'Offo... his chuckle and those teeth I want to punch them'
"Did you believe that I followed you to country Z, then you are wrong Miss Brown. I came here for vacation but I didn't expect you to be here too" his mocking words made Ashley fume even more.
"Don't be in illusion that I will believe in you, Mr. Knight. It's just that I wasn't expecting you here.. so just got a little surprised" she sneered and turn to leave without arguing anymore when she heard him say...
"I won't mind if you join too. I mean since you are here alone then I don't mind being your travel companion" Tristan's words made her halt her step and she turned to look at him with narrow eyes.
"How do you know I came here for vacation?" Ashley knew apart from Miley no one else knew she was out touring another country then how come he knows about it.
Tristan pursed his lips and cursed himself for talking without thinking.
'Will she see me as her stalker'
Letting out a chuckle he stared back at her again," Do you see people roaming around here are working, No right.. then how do expect me to think you are here to work" Tristan played it well and saw her frown disappear.
"People come to stay in a resort so they could enjoy their alone time and relax and about you. I don't see your manager tailing behind you. So I guess you are not here to work"
Ashely found his words convincing and what was thinking about him following her. No way.. why would he do that when he didn't even call her after that morning talk.
She had started to feel that he cared for her but she was wrong when he didn't even call her again.
Shaking off her thoughts she looked at him and said," NO.. there is no need for you to babysit me. I'm better off alone" saying she entered her room and slide the glass door pulled the curtains, and turned to huff in annoyance.
"Stupid can't he be nice to her" huffing she walked towards the bathroom to get freshen up.
***
After Ashley left Tristan too walked back inside his suit and made a call to Karl. Except for Karl no one from his family knew Tristan wasn't on a business trip but was following Ashley.
"Make sure she learns everything," he said and ended the call.
Tristan had appointed Karl to guide Gwen when she joins the company as an intern and learn the basics. Karl was the only one whom he would trust for Gwen because only his straight poker face would stop her from doing any mischief.
Tristan had no clue what was he going to do alone because he never had a vacation even once in his entire life. Being a nerd had never made him step out from his reserved shell and now he was finding it difficult to something best out of his unplanned vacation.
Letting out a sigh he headed to take shower and then think of something better to start his trip with.
*****
Outside the Knight mansion, Karl waited for Gwen to come out so he would take her to the company. He was surprised when suddenly late at night Tristan asked him to guide Gwen with her internship in his absence.
He knew Gwen was not quite like his boss but was considered a hurricane who liked adventures even in her daily life.
While Karl waited for her outside the mansion, Gwen started her day with a blast excited to finally step her foot into the company. She had always been curious to learn about business as Tristan was her inspiration and she look up to him a lot.
When Tristan asked her to join their company as an intern she was flying high with excitement. As she was in her final year they had to do an internship in a company that would score them good grades in the finals.
"I didn't know you would be so excited to join the company" Grace who knew Gwen had never taken anything serious felt strange when she saw her ready on time.
Gwen rolled her eyes and ate her breakfast without answering anyone. She was spared by her almighty brother not spilling her behind-the-scenes play. If ever her mother comes to find out about her nosy behavior she would not think twice before sending her to boarding.
"All the best honey" Trevor who joined them wished Gwen and saw her running out of the house in hurry.
"I am late. I am late.." she kept muttering and ran out when her eyes saw Karl standing next to their car.
"I am so sorry Mr. assistant for making you wait" Gwen panted and stood in front of Karl who watched her as if she was the seventh wonder of the world.
Gwen had always seen Karl tailed behind Tristan and she knew that he was a man of few words but the most loyal person her brother trusted.
Getting no answer from him she shrugged her shoulder and walked aside opening the car's door.
"Can we leave" Karl turned his head and saw her open the door for him which made him realize how stuck he was when he saw her dashing towards him like an angry bull?
Rushing towards her he bowed his head and held the car's door," I am sorry.." saying he closed the door and walked to the other side opening the door for her and asking her to step in.
Karl who had never been close to any women found it strange to talk with them. All his life he had been working hard which didn't give him the time for his personal life.
Closing the door he walked towards the driver's seat and stepped in starting the engine.
Inside the car, there was a pin drop silence as Karl kept his eyes on the road while Gwen who felt itching to open her stopped because she felt like the man next to her wasn't interested in talking.
Without holding any longer finally Gwen decided to break the ice," So Mr. Assistant how long do you plan to keep quiet"
Gwen's words made his hold on the steering wheel tighten and he turned his head to see her twitch her brows.
"Huh!!.."
"I know you are being formal but keep it aside because I don't like formality" Gwen let go of that awkwardness and turned her head and started to chat with him.
"So Mr. Assistant, how are you going to assist me," she asked knowing that the man who barely spoke one or two words how was going to guide her throughout her internship.
Karl quickly averted his eyes from her and pull back his attention on the road again and spoke," Ma'am boss has asked me to let you learn the basic craft of how we work which also includes you working with other employees while keeping your identity hidden.
"Hmm.. interesting, even I don't like constant attention" Gwen agreed with her brother's decision and decided to act along until he wasn't ready to introduce her.
Karl who looked at Gwen from the rare view found her in deep thought. He didn't know what was he supposed to talk to her again kept quiet and let the ride pass.