Chapter 23 - Perfect Day

Jade was surprised as Amy abruptly ended the call. She looked at herself once again just to be sure she wasn't looking bad as Amy's words were sort of messing with her head. She squared her shoulders and headed for the elevator when she heard the voice of the person she least wanted to hear at the moment. What kind of luck did she have for him to be the first person she sees as soon as she resumed work.

"Jade!" Jade continued walking without slowing down her steps. She almost felt like running, though she may had mustered up some courage to face him if she accidentally bumped into him. She suddenly felt like she didn't have the strength to face him. Why did he resume work so soon? People who undergo surgery should at least have a month of rest right? Why was he here? she asked herself as she continued walking.

"Jade wait!" Jade stopped when she felt a hand on her forearm.

"I would love it, if you can keep your hand to yourself Mr Cale Stuart" Jade said glaring at his hand on her forearm, which he awkwardly retracted. She looked at him, it didn't seem he had resumed work already.

Jade continued on her path when Cale said, " Jade I'm sorry" making Jade paused on her tracks as she turned to look at him.

"I'm sorry Jade. It's all a mistake" He said walking closer to her till he stood in front of her.

"Stephanie means nothing to me. You mean everything to me" He added as he looked at Jade who was staring at him silently. He could tell something was different about her. Her eyes were suddenly cold and there was no trace of warmth in them. He could feel something strange about this Jade.

"Jade say something, anything at all"

"Anything like what?" Jade asked in a cold and stern tone.

"That you'll forgive me. I know you love me and you've always wanted us to be together and you also know I love you too, so you can't continue staying angry with me right? I know the sacrifices you've put into our relationship so it could work. You can't let all that go to waste" Cale said with great confidence. He knew how Jade had selflessly loved him this past few years and he was truly confident she'd definitely return to him.

Isn't he being a bit too cocky?- AUTHOR'S THOUGHT

Cale's word greatly vexed Jade. So he knew all about the sacrifices she had made and the pain she endured in their relationship but he had it him to do this to her?

"So what happens when I forgive you?" Jade asked derisively. She knew Cale wasn't being sincere with his apology even though she didn't need it. She'd never return to a lying and cheating bastard.

Cale felt a spark of hope when he heard Jade's question. So he moved closer and placed his hands on her arms which greatly repulsed Jade.

"Then we can get back together and put all this behind us, so we can work on our future" He said slowly, as he looked intently at her.

"Future? What future?" Jade asked calmly, but a tsunami of anger was building in her.

"A future of us. You and me working together....and achieveing things we talk about. Getting to the top with you by my side and finally getting married" He said dreamily, making Jade scoff. She looked at him irritably as she brushed his hands off her.

She felt disgusted looking at him. Why had she not seen this side of him in all this years. Why was she the only one who couldn't see him for what he truly is. She must have betrayed her country in her past lives to have been punished to meet someone like Cale in this life.

Initially she had thought about how she was going to face Cale. She thought about the kind of feelings she'd have when she sees him, but right now all she felt was anger and regret.

She couldn't believe she had allowed herself to be used by him. So all he thought about was using her to walk his way up.

She had foolishly helped him with all his projects, presentations and report. She had actually been doing all his work while he fooled around.

Cale was taken a back when Jade brushed his hands off her, like he was some sort of trash that irritated her.

"I must have been a fool to have been in love with you and let you use me the way you did. You can keep your apology to yourself, I don't need it. And for the future you spoke about, you can have that with your 'cousin', I'm not interested in any form of future with you, I think the past is repulsive enough" Jade said indifferently.

"And Mr Cale don't ever stop me again" She said before walking away with her chin up and her shoulders squared.

Cale looked incredulously at her. He couldn't Jade would talk to him or worst treat him in such away. He watched as she took the elevator without sparing him a second glance. He couldn't believe this was happening.

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"Hello pretty" Blake greeted with a bright smile that made his eyes shine beautifully.

"Good morning sir" Amy greeted with a smile of her own. She couldn't believe Blake was standing right in front of her. Her day was surely going to be a great day.

"Morning pretty lady. Hope you're having a great day?" Blake asked smiling.

"Yes sir. Thank you" Amy replied. Why wouldn't it be.

"Where is your director?" Blake asked.

"He isn't available at the moment. He should be with the president sir" Amy replied.

"Okay. Stay pretty okay" He said with a wink before taking his leave. Amy couldn't help herself from smiling sheepishly as Blake walked out.. This day was just too perfect.