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JASON

" Sir, I received a call from Cathedral Weston , she had to reschedule our meeting today, is that okay with you sir ? "

" Cathedral Weston wanted to reschedule ?" I was confused.

" yes sir, do you want me to call the-"

" no its fine, just send me their file."

I was well aware that she was going to take over the business,I did not expect her to take over so soon.

I've been in business from a long time and I know canceling your first meeting is not a smart move.

I saw my phone ringing, and i knew this was not going to be pretty,

"Hey mom, how did you call?"

" Darling , do you not remember, you have a set of old parents?"

Here comes the drama dressed in british accent, yay! 

" No mom, the bus-"

" Yeah I know son, the business, but honey please take some time out and spend it with your parents, your father misses you dearly"

" I know mom, I miss him too"

" Great then! it is your birthday next month, we'll be inviting a few close ones."

"Mom ple-"

" I will text you the venue and time."

Oh no!, this is exactly what I feared,  my parents, especially my dad find it so engaging to piss me off by throwing huge parties.

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Today went by as the old files replaced with new ones accompanied with many meetings. Out of nowhere an email popped on the screen, it was sent by Weston INC. 

Mr Blake,

My sincere apologies to Mr Blake for today but something needed my immediate attention, I would like to meet him today for a dinner meeting, I leave it to him to decide the venue and time.

regards,

Cathedral Weston                                                                                                                                                                   Weston INC.

It was extremely rude of me to leave her on her own when she woke up, but I had to leave, my manager had messed up with some legal documentations. Whenever she mentioned the name of that bastard, anger scratched the surface and took over me. That bastard, dared to hurt everyone I cared about, my girlfriend and my sister, who now was happily married to Jared Collins, my best friend.

I heard a knock on my door,    " Come in"

I looked up to be a little surprised, considering my dad has not been here since a year and the next person, Mr Weston was supposed to be on a vacation.

" Dad, Mr. Weston." I greeted them and shook hands.

" It's Eric to you son."

" To what do I owe this pleasure Eric, dad?"

" Son, do you remember our previous meeting where Eric suggested that we merge our architectural phases of our company together to strengthen our  business?"

" Yes I do"

" We thought that working together will be a mutual profit for us, and we have a very good architecture who you can assist in business, Cathedral, do you remember her?"

" Yes I am in fact meeting her tonight, to discuss the terms of our new partnership."

" So what do you say son?"

" Has anyone studied the sta-"

" Everything has been done and legally formulated, you can look through the documents, if you want, Lyssa , bring them in."

Lyssa Knight, my assistant entered with a few files and kept them on my table.

"I'll look through them."

"Actually, why don't we discuss it tonight, you will have enough time to read through the day."

"Does Cathedral know any of this ?"

" I don't see why she would not agree to it, it will be better if we disclose it to her tonight."

" Okay, thanks for visiting Eric and Dad." I nodded at them.

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Cathedral's POV 

I barely had twenty minutes to myself in this morning, which I used for having a short shower, making myself presentable in a beige colored silk shirt and black trousers and a matching blazer  and having some food after starving myself yesterday.

All my day went in meetings and checking on the progress we made on the finance department situation along with Matt. I had to include him since he was around for a long while and had him swore to his secrecy. I did not want my father to stress over this when i was capable of handling it.

" Where to madam,now?"

" Spinesse restaurant, please" I said in a tired voice. IA wanted nothing more than to go  home and sleep.

It was just a ten minute drive from the previous destination where I met Richard Chester, Alex's uncle, where he discussed his grieves more than business; I am not an insensitive person, but when it comes to business, I had my protocols set straight.

"You can leave, Mark, it's late and I will get a taxi" I did not want to torment the soul of my innocent driver by making him wait. And then he drove off. 

I entered in and was hit by the amazing aroma of food, my stomach begged for food.

"  May I help you madam?" the waiter asked in an Italian accent. 

" Yes , I have a reservation, Jason Blake?"

" Oh.. you must be Miss Weston, please follow me."

I was led into a VIP room, when I saw Jason along with his parents and my parents? 

What the fudge? they were supposed to enjoy their time together on the cruise ,Matty darling, YOU ARE A DEAD MAN WALKING!

 Control your anger, Wes, what the hell did I just called myself Wes? Gosh! I need sleep but now all to do was to survive this.

" Mr Blake, good evening, I wasn't  aware we were having company?"

" Cathedral, it's good to see you after such a long time." my mom chirped as she hugged me .

" Mom, we could take this rendezvous home, not to sound rude, but what am I missing ?"

Silence prevailed on my question.

" Mr Blake , could you tell me please?" I looked at Jason.

I was a nervous wreck by now.

" Cathedral, no need of formalities, we decided to merge our architectural companies for our mutual profit and so you could be under Jason's guidance and know more about business and then you can take your position as a CEO as soon as possible." he said in a calming voice, I know I was new in the market but I was working my ass off. My dad was really unable to see it. I was hurt by this but if he wanted it, it must be good for our business. I would do it, to be honest I needed to be trained if I were going to lead a multi-billion-dollar company.

"How long dad?"

" Three months in New York. "

I turned to mom and asked if it was fine by her. She just gave me a curt nod.

"Mr Bl-"

"Jason please, Cathedral."

"Are you fine by this ?"

" Yes I am fine by it."

I gave him a fake yet polite smile and let the silence be.

" Enough about business everyone, tell me Shelina , how was your trip?"

"oh it was fantastic Elena, all credits to my lovely daughter." She looked at me and smiled and I reciprocated the gesture.

I spaced out thinking about New York and the whole new business deal until I felt a warm and familiar touch on my knee which sent shiver up my spine.

" Wes, are you alright?" He spoke so softly that it was audible to just me and him. His touch felt comforting.

"Yes I am, mom could you order for me?" I turned to face her,

" Of course Cath."

The waiter took our orders and left, our room was filled with laughter and  old memories. Them talking was just empty background noises, which brought back some flashes of me and Jason, we were in some hilly areas and all I could see was the sun rising and warmth of arms that wrapped me. I had to find my old diaries before going. I needed to know what happened and why did I feel so safe around him? It felt like I loved him, no can you love a person you don't remember?

I did not know I had finished my food until i heard the metal clanking against the glass plates.

" Are you okay with it?" my dad asked in a collected voice.

"Yeah sure" I was not listening to a single word spoken before and it would be embarrassing if I asked again, I needed to act more responsible and make my parents proud. 

As I said that Jason offered me his hand while our parents had walked out of the restaurant.

" I am sorry for being so unprofessional, but what did I say yes to? "

" It's alright Wes , you said yes to taking a little walk with me and then I will responsibly drop you off, is that okay?"

" Yes it is"

" My lady" he said in a flirty tone making me chuckle and lightening my mood. 

I took his hand as we proceeded to the exit  and saw a little garden around the corner.

" Are you really fine with this Wes?"

" Yes I am"

"Then why do I feel that you are upset?"

" It's just that I've been really putting all of my effort into the work here, it will be a bit difficult to move and start with different one."

"Are you sure Wes, that is the only reason?" he said as he took my small hand in his big and warm one.

" Yes, it is ."

" Come on Wes, it's just three months and plus you love architecture, don't you?" he stopped walking and said while his forest shade piercing into my ocean one's. He is already warming my heart and giving me fuzzy feelings.

"Yes " I said as I took a tiny step to him.

" Then give me your sunflower smile." he stepped closer.

" Sunflower smile?" I asked perplexed.

" The smile that danced on your lips, when I first brought you flowers, sunflowers, like them, you radiate happiness, makes me forget all the misery and pain, cure to any bad day, just give me that smile."

I knew my eyes had filled up not just with happiness, but with guilt of not remembering all of it, but only flashes of it,my lips curled into a frown.

"Uh-uh wrong way, this should be all the way up, always." And by that he turned my frown into smile, his thumb hovering over my lower lip as he moves it slightly, sending down the shivers, and a familiar feeling in my chest and stomach, the butterflies were rushing into my blood veins through my stomach. And as a reflex, my eyes fluttered close,

  What was he doing to me? 

" Open your eyes Wes, let me drown in the ocean in them." I opened my eyes slowly to find the forest in his flourishing with affection and love?

The moment held so much beauty and so much power to make you feel things in such a way you have never felt, and I was struck by this moment of pure affections and love.

His hands found way to my waist, encircling it softly, as by a movement of hand, he pulled me closer leaving an inch between our lips.My hands went to his broad shoulders as he towered over me.

" Can I kiss you Cathedral?" His eyes held hope and some whirlpool of emotions that I could not decipher.

A amused gasp left my mouth as I felt a string of emotions, love, respect and a crazy drive, what did I ever do to cross my paths with such a man!

" Ye-yes" I stuttered as butterflies exploded and fuzziness took over as his lips touched mine. He pulled me more into him.

Kissing him felt like the purest thing to do, the warmth and the softness killing every inch of insecurity,angst and frustration. All I knew was that kissing him was the right thing to to do. It revived me, cherished me and worshiped me.

The lack of air broke our moment of magic , as we regained air, the sky cried tears of joy and we were drenched in passion. 

" Come on, before you catch a cold." he whispered as he slipped his jacket onto my small shoulders . We ran towards the car like little kids and got settled in and broke in fits of laughter as a loud roar along with heavy downpour started

" Wes the weather is worsening, it would be best for us if we went to my place, which is not far from here, is that okay with you?"

I hesitated to answer but seeing the odds I agreed to it and texted my dad.

We drove to his house, which was penthouse, a sight for sore eyes for any interior designer as well as architect, the designing , patterns and the tempering with only pale shades of grey and white, it was so perfect.

"You have a perfect home"

" Darling this is a house not a home, your presence is what makes it home right now."

I blushed so hard that i had to turn away, until he came into my sight and held my chin nearing to my ears," You should change before you catch a cold." 

There were no shivers but electric impulses running all over my body. He moved out of my sight as I was calming my breathe and coming out of my flustered state. 

Abruptly, a hand dived under my knee and before I knew I was being carried bridal style, all flustered and heavily breathing all over again. 

"Keep me down, Jason!"

" No" He replied curtly.

"NO?" I yelled.

" No" he said once again and shook his head along with kicking the door open and placing me on the soft bed.

" As much as I hate to say it, but you will sleep in this bed and please change into these and if you need anything at all, I am next door." he said the last part with a husky and sexy voice, placing a teasing kiss at the corner of my lips and left.

I changed into his tee which was large on my small figure and reached upto my mid thigh, felt so comfortable. I dived into the warm bed and under the comforters as the much needed sleep consumed me. And I slept like a baby after almost two days.

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