"First, I am not attentive to all women, I am just attentive to you. Second, no woman will misunderstand because I only smile like this in front of you and lastly, I don't mind you misunderstanding me" Josh said and placed two glasses of juice on the counter for Alice. "Take this to Xia and come back"

Alice's​face turned red. She flushed and her heart fluttered. She picked the two glasses and asked.

"They are two glasses?" 

"The owner of the second glass is coming. Do you want to be a third wheel?"

"No" Alice shook her head.

"Then send it and come back, I will keep you company"

"Oh" Alice nodded and turned with the glasses. She saw Conner entering the bar. Alice sent the two glasses of juice to them and gave them a meaningful gaze before going back to the counter. She was extremely curious to know what was going on between them but she didn't also want to pry too much. She wanted Xia to say it herself.

''You look like you could barely hold in your curiosity anymore'' Josh teased and chuckled.

''Is it that obvious? I really don't want to bug Xia into telling me what's happening but the cat in me is so inquisitive right now. Give me a drink, I need to calm down first''

''Alright''

...…

Mikael pulled over in front of Laura's villa, but he didn't immediately get down from the car. he sent a message to Natalie and remained in the car.

Laura served William and Natalie a glass of juice each before sitting across them. she gazed at Natalie for a while without saying anything. This was the first time she was seeing her again after that encounter at the cinema. Laura felt bad and somewhat blamed Natalie for creating a gap between her and Mikael. Before the latter came back to City Z, their relationship was so strong. Mikael would often not mind what she did to the other female actresses who tried to get closer to him but because of Natalie, he was now just tolerating her.

When Natalie looked up and met with Laura's gaze, she simply smiled and didn't say anything. Her woman instincts had warned her a long time ago that this woman had special feelings for Mikael. She was aware that this woman was the one who pulled the stunt on her at the cinema but since Mikael made it up to her, she didn't want to think about it anymore.

Natalie's phone buzzed and she smiled and took it out.

''Come down to me when you are done with the meeting. I am waiting for you'

Natalie looked towards the window. Having the urge to run to it and look at the man who was waiting for her downstairs. Her heart melted when she realised he was worrying about her. She sent a reply.

''What are you doing there? didn't I tell you to go home and wait?'

''What do you think I'm doing? Coming to pick my wife of course. I won't allow another man to pick my wife home'

Natalie chuckled, attracting attention to herself. She quickly apologised and put the phone away.

''I'm sorry''

''Someone sent a funny video?'' Laura asked and Natalie shook her head.

''No, someone sent a funny text to me'' Natalie replied.

''Who?'' Laura and William asked at the same time. Natalie looked at them with a confused gaze and just smiled awkwardly. She didn't owe them any answers and she wasn't going to give them either.

''Miss Laura, show us the write up'' William said, trying to make the atmosphere less awkward.

''Sure, Miss Jun kindly follow me to the study room. I will open the computer and let you read from there. Mr. Yun, I will be back soon'' Laura stood up and Natalie followed her.

After showing Natalie what to do, Laura returned to the hall where William was. She looked at the glass which Natalie hadn't touched and chuckled. She felt that Natalie was looking down on her by not drinking her juice. Did she think she was going to poison her?

''You know, your dislike for her is clearly written. If there is something Natalie is good at, it's picking up people's feelings towards her. You shouldn't be so opened or she will find out soon that you don't like her'' William said to Laura.

''Why do I have to hide my dislike for her? You brought her into your company because you liked her. why are you not using that chance to get closer and make her yours?'' Laura spoke with a hint of frustrations.

''You might not know this but Natalie is very headstrong. She might be good at reading people but she is even more good at been pretending not to know about someone's feelings towards her. She doesn't want to be bothered by other people. but, that is what I love about her. once she falls for someone, she will be all in and that is what I want from her. I don't want to share her with anyone''

''I don't want to share Mikael with anyone else too. He was always so good to me but after meeting that woman, he's become a different person. Always protecting her. I think Mikael might have fallen for her. do you see the way he looks at her? that is how a man looks at a woman he has feelings for''

''Don't worry. I don't care whether Mikael Sun likes her or not. I will be the one to get her in the end. You also need to apt your game, Miss Writer. Sometimes you need to go extreme in order to get what you want. You are friends with Mikael, he will not suspect you'' William said meaningfully. His smile was sly.

''You mean… I should…? No, that is risky''

''You write such scenes in your stories all the time. I think is now time to get into the ring and fight for what you want, yourself''

''Mikael will never forgive me if he finds out that I planned such a malicious thing for him. He will kill me'' Laura had still not gotten over the warning Mikael gave her the last time. She was always afraid that he will get back at her.

''You will never get what you want if you don't fight for it. Natalie is very beautiful and innocent. She ounces out the need to be protected. Any man will fall for her''

''You don't know Mikael. He is ruthless when it comes to dealing with his enemies. It is because you don't know him, that's why you are asking me to go extreme. Mikael is the last person I want to offend'' Laura shook her head.

''What is I said I will help you? With my help, he will never find out this was a planned thing. Your company will be holding a welcome party for Alice Jun after the filming of the documentary in three weeks' time. Laura, I will give you until then to decide''

''This…''

''I finished reading it and I think it's perfect'' Natalie paused and looked at them with her bright clear eyes.

''That's good then. I will finish it up and send it to your email by the end of the week'' Laura said and stood up.

''Let's go, I will take you home''

''There is no need for that. Mikael is here to pick me'' Natalie rejected his offer.

''Mikael is downstairs?'' Laura asked in a surprised tone.

''Yes, he was waiting for me''

''He didn't even come up to say hi. He used to come here frequently'' Laura said softly but Natalie still heard her but she pretended and said to them.

''I should be on my way now, I will see you at the office tomorrow'' Natalie nodded her head and went out.

''I want to…'' Laura was about to follow after Natalie but William stopped her and shook his head.

''Don't, it will only make you look desperate''

Laura looked at William with a bitter gaze.

Natalie saw the familiar car waiting the moment she got out of the villa. She hurried over and got into the front seat.

''Mikael, did I….'' Natalie stopped halfway when she saw Mikael sleeping. She smiled and moved closer to his face. 'This is why I told you to not come here. You are tired and still came to pick me up. Mikael Sun, what do I do? I think I'm falling for you. I don't understand what I am feeling lately. I keep thinking about you and I keep smiling. My heart beats so fast when you are closed to me, like now. Could this be what they call first love disease?'' Natalie chuckled and shook her head. 'I must be going crazy'' she muttered and was about to turned when she felt a grip on her wrist.

''Where are you going after confessing to me?'' Mikael opened his eyes and looked at her.

''Mi... Mi… I..''

Mikael pulled her closer and crashed his lips against hers. He kissed her slowly while his hand brushed through her hair.