Aiyana turned her head and gasped, "Zinnia(Alex's sister), you?"She smiled as she walk close to her. Zinnia was pampered till rotten by her and Alex.
It's been a while since I've seen you. I missed you more than I did Alex . Zinnia spoke sweetly as she opened her arms to embrace Aiyana.
She was a tough girl with good schooling but because she was the youngest she always act childish in front of those who were close to her. She went abroad for further studies a few years ago. She recently returned to the country to attend an important meeting.
Indeed it's been a while since I saw you. You seem to be a little weak. Aren't you eating properly? When did you return? You didn't even meet me why? Didn't you miss me? Aiyana showered her with the question.
Breathe ...Breathe...
Zinnia asked panicking.
I am not back long ago. It's been a couple of days and I was preparing for today's meeting so it was hard to make time to meet you. And I did come to meet you in the office but of course you—how can I see a deity in the office right?
Hearing her Aiyana felt a bit ashamed. She thought, "So she did come to visit me. Of course, she won't be able to come to my place as she doesn't know my current house. Alex won't be able to tell as he was busy while I was shifting. So the only option was office but I'm like a guest in the office myself ".
She drowned deep down her thought. Seeing her zoning out Zinnia pushed her a bit. Due to a sudden shock, she came back to reality.
Oh sorry, I just got a lil zoned out. Yeah what were you saying again, Aiyana hurriedly asked.
I didn't utter a word. I was just watching you zoning out. What were you thinking huh? Don't tell me, Zinnia raised her voice suddenly. Are you thinking of someone? Are you dating?
No shhh...Zinnia lower your voice. I'm not dating anyone. But I might if I've got any chance with you.
Aiyana that was so cheesy. Zinnia cringed on her line and drag her to the canteen.
Let us go to the canteen and talk. You know I purposely came early today just so I can meet you. Alex told me he called you today. Zinnia was excited and happiness could be easily seen on her face as she spoke to her one and only close friend and her big sister Aiyana.
She was a bit hesitant when Alex's name pop off. She remembered the work she was assigned by Alex which she of course didn't finish. Anyway, she shoved off the thought.
They both ordered coffee and pastry and talked for a long time. After their sweet conversation, both greet each other and went back to their respective work.
Ahh, it was so good to see and talk to someone you cherish. Alex is always busy and calls me only when he needs me. If he wasn't my friend I would've never chosen this publication in the first place. Aiyana complained as she sit back in her seat and start writing again.
She was running out of time so she decided to write a short poem instead of a short story as Alex asked her to write anything she wants. But the condition was it should be good enough and related to the topic. The topic was something out of her regular writing genre. She didn't give much thought to the title and wrote whatever was coming into her mind.
Love Long Lost
You were the love that I long lost
Yet I'm staying here being the hope that lasts
But you were the melody unforgotten
And I was the symphony unheard
Like the snow piled on the ground
One day will melt away
I thought this one-sided sentiment
Will itself fade away
But like a cherry blossom after winter
I find myself coming after you
Though our paths completely differ
I find myself exploring for the resemblances like a fool
Like a maple leaf of autumn
I desire to fall and wither on your protection
And like a cool breeze of summer
I desire to take away your discomfort and imperfections
But you are the love that I long lost
You are the path I'll never pass over
Still somewhere in my heart
I unknowingly engraved your name
Still somewhere in my remembrance
I unknowingly yearned for your existence
I know, I know it's not good but he asked me when I wasn't in the mood to write. What am I supposed to write when I'm suddenly given a topic out of my comfort zone that too in a such rush? She muttered after finishing her reading.
I'm out before he comes back and complains I must get out of here. She mailed her poem to Alex, grabbed her bags and belongings, and sent a sweet...I'm leaving. Take care. Goodbye... a message to Zinnia and ran off.
She knew the poem was okay but she also knew that Alex will never accept such lazy writing, especially from someone who is a known author.
On the other hand, Alex subconsciously banged his head on the table that was in front of him when he read those poems. He collected himself up and stand up calmly and elegantly asked to excuse him. He buried his face in his palm immediately after getting out of the room.
He was more embarrassed rather than angry with Aiyana. He did understand that she wasn't willing to write at his orders but that poem was important. He was supposed to show that on the ongoing meeting happening inside. He tried to contact her but gave up on that idea immediately.
He knew well that Aiyana won't be picking up his call anytime soon. He mustered up his courage and went back to the meeting room.
"Sir, if you don't mind may I ask for a little more time to present the work of the author I choose."His voice was cracking not because he was scared. He was worried that her friend's career might end because of her stupidity.
Little more time you say huh...You said you have got the best author, probably better than the ones I've got. And now you say you need more time. The coldness surrounded the room. Everyone was trembling in fear. But Alex needed this opportunity badly for her lazy friend.
Though Aiyana acted lazy and free-spirited, she always dreamed to work in a company that was well-established and had a good reputation and high wages according to Alex. It's not like she wasn't getting paid enough here but the thing was she never wanted to work particularly in this company though it was under her dream company. Alex was the president and people thought she gets her hand on this company because of his influence.
She was looked down and people gossiped that she used Alex to work in such a huge company when she was talented enough. She would've stayed in the office and worked if it wasn't for her getting bullied and being the topic of gossip.
She was rich enough to live her life without working as well but writing was her hobby that slowly became her passion. When she started realizing her passion she said she wanted to work on RYUU PUBLICATION. One of the top publications in the country.
The current company she is working for is Ryuu's branch company handled by President Alex and her sister Zinnia. Alex didn't work hard to get to this position. It was kinda gifted to him by his brother on his b'day as he owned the company. When he got this position he was happy. He asked Aiyana to sign a contract with his company which she of course denied but later was forced to sign as he asked for it as a b'day present.