LOVE OF MY LIFE

Kiara   “Ah!! Why am I feeling like my head is about to explode?” I murmured, pressing my head with my palms trying to smooth my headache.   “This is how a person feels when they consume alcohol beyond their limits and it is famously known as a hangover” came a sarcastic reply from my best friend Jessica but it took some time for me to register her words.   “What!! How did I get drunk?” I tried my best to recall how I got drunk because I am a person who maintains limits while drinking.   “Take it, It will be helpful for your headache” Jessica handed me an aspirin tablet. I gulped it still thinking about the possible reason for my over-drinking. “Get ready otherwise you will be late for work and don't panic when you recall yesterday's events and call me if it happens. I am sure you will need my help” said Jessica walking out of my room.   Jumping out of bed I followed her. “ Ok, but what happened yesterday?” I asked her impatiently.   “It would be better if you remember it by yourself. Bye, I am getting late” she walked out of the apartment leaving me with a mind clouded with so many thoughts. Jessica Owens has been my best friend ever since we were children. She was with me when I needed a person to rely on, and I am thankful for her staying with me at my lowest point of life and her mother is like a godmother to me, and she is also my guardian angel. She took me in when I was left alone in this huge world.   Oh my god, again I am lost in my thoughts. If I am late again I have to hear an earful from the head chef. He is very strict when it comes to working.   I got ready at lightning speed, and I am usually not a person who wastes their time while picking the outfit. I like wearing a dress which gets in my hand first and this usually saves my time but Jessie always complains saying I don't have fashion sense. It's not like I am n with her.   I found a letter on the dining table with a sandwich.   “Eat before leaving the house” was written on it.   Oh, Jessie, thank you for a sandwich. By seeing it I realized I was actually hungry.   Grabbing the sandwich I walked out of the apartment.   It is a half n hour journey from the apartment to my workplace. Today I have to take a bus because Jessie took the car. She works at the same Inn as me as an assistant manager, and she is very punctual when it comes to working so if I am late then I should travel by bus as punishment according to her because she never gets late, and I am waiting for the day she will be late.   I am standing in front of the Inn I have been working in for the last six months. I was actually surprised when I was selected because there were many applicants for that position.   One day I questioned the head chef about it and his reply surprised me.   “The dish you prepared pleased CEO very much that he directly hired you”   From that day I am trying to get his glimpses, but he never appeared in this Inn again.   “You are late again Miss. Harris” I heard the voice of the head chef Jack Henderson.   It was just my fifth time this month that I am late, but he always makes it a big deal.   “Sorry, sir, I will try not to repeat it again,” I replied politely, trying to ignore his glare.   He is in his late forties. He can be friends outside of work but during working hours he is dangerous and strict.   I walked towards the changing room to escape from his scolding.   My head is still aching but I just remembered going to the pub with Jessie.   I heard a beep sound on my mobile. The name of the contact showed is Stella and I remembered this name doesn't exist in my contact list then how did I receive a message from her?   That's when something came into my mind. Stella is the name of the girl who was behind me in high school and that's it like the wind passed through my mind all the incidents of last night came to me.   Oh my God, what got into me that I made this kind of challenge.   My eyes fell on the message and I felt like crying.   Flashback:   “Come on Kiara let's enjoy our weekend at the pub,” said Jessie trying to drag me. The person who is busy watching her favorite series but as usual I ignored her and continued with my work. I observed her glaring at me from the peripheral view and then I heard her sigh.   “Ok, don't come but then listen I am not going to wake you up for one week and you know the outcome of it” came her threat and it had such an effect on me that within fifteen minutes I was in front of her ready to go wherever she wishes. “That's like my girl,” she said with a smirk and I can't help but follow her because it is the only threat which affects me more as I am not an early riser.   In half an hour, we were at the pub which was filled with a crowd somewhere on the dance floor and somewhere busy with drinks and some with themselves.   Jessie dragged me to the dance floor, and we danced still we were unable to feel our legs being exhausted. We walked to the drinks counter. That's when we heard a voice calling our names and it seemed familiar.   “Hi, Kiara and Jessica. It's been a long time, how are you guys doing?” asked Stella, walking towards us with her friends.   She was always behind me from high school and her favorite pastime was pocking her nose in my personal life.   “We are doing well Stella and what about you?” asked Jessie and I chose to ignore her but I think she has another plan.   “I am doing great and I came here with my boyfriend, and he is very handsome,” she said gazing at me.   “Kiara I hope you find a boyfriend, I know with your fashion sense it will be difficult but at least one man must be interested in your fashion sense,” she said while laughing with her friends and it made me angry usually I used to ignore her but now my mind was against it.   “You don't have to worry about it because I have a boyfriend, and he is very handsome and I bet he is more handsome than your boyfriend, these were the words which left my mouth without my consent but it gave me satisfaction as the look on Stella's face is unforgettable.   “Ok, that is nice then let's meet your boyfriend the day after tomorrow” saying she grabbed my mobile and did something which I guess she took my number and saved here's in mine and left from there while stomping her feet.   I turned around only to find Jessie sending daggers towards me.   “ What was that?” came her question.   “I am fed up with her insulting me after five years she is still the same” I replied gulping my glass content. “Are you going to find a handsome boyfriend by day after tomorrow?” asked Jessie.   That's when I realized what I said in anger. “Oh No, What I am going to do?” I said with panic. I was engrossed in replying to her that I forgot that I hate relationships and love.   End of flashback   “Oh no, I am screwed”   “Miss. Harris” I heard the head chef voice.   I have to wait for lunchtime to talk with Jessie with these thoughts I left to do my work.       Ashton Foster       The presentation hall echoed with the sounds of clapping by our teammates as we grabbed the deal to set up the new game with the biggest gaming company.   I am Ashton Foster, CEO and founder of Foster software. It has been six years. I established this company with my best friend Drake Brows and it has been a few months since we entered the gaming industry so it was our first big deal in the gaming industry although we are top in the software industry.   “Congratulations Mr. Foster, we are looking forward to your work,” said Mr. Henry the CEO of the Henry games while forwarding his hand.   “Thank you and I hope you will be pleased with our work” I replied while grabbing his hand.   “We got the deal man” saying, Drake pulled me into a hug as soon as we came out of the presentation hall.   “Drake if you keep hugging me then I don't know what people might think about us,” I said as I observed weird glances by the passers.   “Let them think whatever they want, but I am really happy because I thought we are going to lose this deal because of Justin. I never expected that he tried to copy our model but,   How did you come to know about him and when did you make the changes in our model? ” asked drake.   “I came to know about it a week prior and I have a backup plan already because in this competitive world a person with a backup plan only will succeed” I replied.   “Congratulations Mr. Ashton Foster” we heard a very familiar voice.   “I am feeling sorry for you Mr. Justin smith that your plan backfired,” said Drake with a smirk on his face.   “Don't fly high with one success Ashton?” said Justin glaring at me.   “Whenever we grab a deal It is the same line we've been hearing for six years and it would be profitable for your company if you focus on it then us” saying I walked away from Justin.   “I don't know what his problem is and when he is going to stop messing with us and when are you going to take action against him?” asked Drake as we were heading towards our office.   “We have to celebrate our first successful deal in the gaming field and I think we should throw a party for our employees this weekend, right?” I asked him.   “Ok, but why are you avoiding my previous question?” asked drake.   “I am not avoiding, instead I am waiting for a proper opportunity to close his chapter forever” I replied to him.   Justin Smith was with us at University. I don't know why he is behind me, but he started causing troubles ever since I started this company and it still continues today because of him I started being extra cautious and it became a habit for me in these years.   I know you all may have doubt why I am still not taking any actions against him and,   The answer is simple without an opponent who tries hard to watch my failure and winning against that opponent is a real success for me and our enemy is the one who makes us stronger and if he ever crosses his limits then it will be his last day on this planet earth.     “Ash we reached” I heard Drake's voice.   Nodding at him I stepped out of the car. As we entered the building we were greeted by my employees nodding at them. I directly walked towards my cabin and as usual, the first thing I have to do is to throw the flower bouquets.   “What is this man today also You also got flowers and these are from violet again. I think you should give a thought about it and go on a date with her” came drake never-ending suggestions again.   “I am not interested in her, and I am not interested in anyone,” I replied.   “Ash you're turning twenty-eight tomorrow and still you never went on a date and also I never saw you around girls. You know what sometimes I feel you are...” he stopped in the middle because of my glare.   “Ok I am not saying anything but you have to think about it and please don't plan to say single this year get a girlfriend or try to find the love for which you're waiting” saying he walked out of my cabin while giving me a hopeless look.   I can understand their concern, but I am waiting for the girl who can skip my heartbeat, and I am still waiting for her and I hope this year she may cross my path.