"Who is she, do you know her?"
"Of course, we're from the same company."
"You mean the software company!!!?__ no, this is unbelievable."
"Argh!!! that girl *sob* *sob* and the CEO just hugged her?"
"Are you blind? Can't you see the most important thing! *sob.* he just proposed to her."
"That girl is a traitor... How can she do this to us?"
"*sob* *sob* she had actually been fooling us all along."?
"Argh! I don't want to believe this."
"*sob* I don't want to stay here anymore. *sob*"
The female employees wailed agitatedly while wiping their imaginary tears, still trying to come to terms with it and the male employees were also not spared from the shock.
After breaking out of his shock, Derek sighed heavily and a sad smile slowly appeared on his lips.
He chuckled sadly, amid the cries of the three female employees at the table, then slowly stood up and walked out of the place after giving the large glass doors where she had disappeared in, a last glance.
Harry and Ben whose gazes were following their friend's backs glanced at each other and sighed heavily. They also stood up then glared at the three female employees who were still sobbing on the table, before leaving the place.
". *sob* I can't believe Clara could do this to us *sob*"
"Yeah... *sob* it's no wonder the CEO made her his assistant. But why would he kick her out of his office if he was going to propose to her? *sob* *sob*."
"And from their photos, It seems like the CEO really loves her... Argh!!! My heart."
Linda, Ashley, and Chloe continued mourning as their eyes were fixed on the huge glass doors where the girl had just disappeared with the securities.
They couldn't believe that all along, the CEO and the girl had been dating.
Meanwhile, among the tables at the front, one of the chairs which a girl sat on moments ago as she also witnessed the scene unfold was now empty with only the wine glass, a sign that someone had sat there before.
*****
'Oh my God, what just happened?' Clara panted heavily, as she rushed toward the washroom after walking away from the securities.
She didn't have time to admire the magnificent view of the hotel interior, as her thoughts were only filled with the things that unfolded, moments ago.
A hand was splayed on her chest as she dragged her trembling legs inside the washroom, still clutching tightly to her bag.
After turning on the tap, she quickly washed her face while trying to catch her breath.
Why would Big brother do this to her? She wondered with a sigh and stared blankly into the mirror.
She had thought that he was going to wait until she finally falls for him just like he promised. But what is this? Why the sudden proposal?
Biting her lips, she slowly turned off the tap with another sigh then her ears suddenly caught the sound of slight sobbing and her head flipped to that direction.
Standing on her right side, at the far end of the washroom was a young lady, dressed in a black short dress, and the high heels she was wearing added more to her tall figure.
A small frown settled on her forehead as she watched the girl's grip tightened on the sink then in the next second, the girl suddenly glanced at her with bloodshot eyes and she gasped.
"Miss, are you alright?" Clara asked the girl who was staring at her blankly, not quite comprehending her expression.
"Hehe... alright?." Vivian chuckled sadly then tossed the tissue which was in her hand inside a trashcan.
"Alright? Am I alright?" She added unhurriedly as she slowly walked forward then stopped in front of the girl.
Clara's frown deepened as she watched the girl's expression turned dark. She was about to say a word, then heard her continue.
"Clara, are you mocking me now? You're very happy to see me like this, right?" Vivian chuckled again as images of the things that happened a while ago flashed past her eyes.
"You are really something Clara... But what else is expected from a bitch, trying to snatch other's happiness... I have truly underestimated you."
"Huh?" Clara took a step back, wondering what the girl was talking about. Whose happiness was she trying to snatch? And why would she be happy to see her like this? "Miss I think you're__"
*PAK.*
A slap suddenly resounded in the washroom and Clara stared wide-eyed at the girl while covering her right cheek.
"You are a bitch Clara!!! Why can't you listen for once and stay away from Big brother!!! He only belongs to me!!! He's mine!!!." Vivian erupted and by then, more tears had started streaming down her face, remembering her father's words from a few days ago, who had suddenly said that the marriage talk between has to be ended. "I hate you, Clara!!!, I hate you so much!!!" She continued sobbing then paused after some seconds and chuckled.
"Clara, you know what is good for you? Stay away from Big brother. Otherwise, as long as I live, you will never taste happiness in this world and I will destroy your life, just like you destroyed mine." Vivian swallowed then wiped her tears.
"I am only going to say this for the last time, Stay away from Big brother. He will never be yours!!!" She yelled inside the washroom then barged out, leaving the dumbfounded girl behind.
Clara whose palm was still pressed on her burning cheek watched the door in a daze.
The girl was speaking about Big brother, right? Does that mean__
She walked back slowly until her back hit the wall then slumped down on the floor.
'What have I gotten into?' She bit her lips while rubbing the cheek slightly.
Why would he try to propose to her when she had not even fallen for him? And why is this lady threatening her life? She just wants a quiet life, away from all these dangerous people of the city.