As the rollercoaster slowly came to a halt, Annette let out a relieved sigh, feeling the rush of adrenaline still coursing through her veins. She unclenched her fists, her knuckles white from gripping the safety bar throughout the wild ride.Cassie turned to her with a wide grin, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "How are you feeling, Annette?" she asked, her voice filled with amusement.Annette chuckled, her nerves settling now that the ride was over. "Much better now that we're off that crazy thing," she replied, a hint of laughter in her voice.Cassie's laughter bubbled up uncontrollably, and even Hudson, who had been relatively quiet during the ride, joined in with a chuckle. As they made their way out of the rollercoaster's exit, Cassie turned to Hudson and asked, "Where to next?" "It's your choice. What do you want to do next?" Hudson asked with a small smile on his face"Let's go to the food station," Cassie announced with glee as she stared up a Hudson "Lead the way," Hud
Annette's thoughts were consumed by yesterday, and Hudson came in and saved the day. Which made her wonder if he had truly changed. Just then her phone rang, interrupting her internal monologue. She glanced at the caller ID and saw it was Samuel, her close friend, if she could call him that and boss. Curiosity piqued, and she answered the call."Hey Samuel, what's up?" Annette greeted him cheerfully, wondering what could have happened for him to call her so soon"Hey Annette, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but we need you in Paris urgently to continue the project," Samuel said, his voice carrying a tone of apology.Annette's heart sank slightly at the news. She had been looking forward to some time off to recharge, but duty called. "I understand, Samuel. No worries. I can come back," she reassured him, pushing aside her disappointment."Oh, thank you, Annette. I really appreciate it," Samuel replied gratefully. "I know it's short notice, but we're in a bit of a bind here.""Don'
Annette stood at the entrance of the private airfield, nervously shifting from one foot to the other as she watched the plane taxiing into position so they could get on board. Her fear of heights gnawed at her, making her heart race and her palms clammy. She glanced at Hudson, and she saw him talking to someone before his gaze moved to her. "Would it be dumb to tell him I'm scared of flying? I have always been scared, but that I was flying with someone I'm acquainted with is different." Annette taught to herself as she avoided Hudson's gaze, and at that moment he knew something was wrong, so he walked up to her. "Are you okay, Annette?" Hudson asked, having noticed her anxious expression.Annette nodded, but her trembling hands betrayed her. "Like I said at the carnival, I'm just... not a big fan of flying," she admitted, her voice barely above a whisper.Annette didn't expect what happened next as he reached for her hand, intertwining his fingers with hers. "It's going to be okay,
The drive to the office was smooth, but Annette found herself lost in thought, her mind swirling with questions and doubts. What awaited them at the office? What had prompted their sudden return? And most importantly, could she trust Hudson, despite everything that had transpired between them?As the car pulled up to a large office building, Annette took a deep breath, steeling herself for whatever lay ahead. Stepping out of the car, she was greeted by a man dressed in a black suit."Miss Zachary, welcome to Paris. I'm Mr. Samuel's assistant, and he is waiting for you in his office," the assistant said, gesturing for Annette to follow.Annette nodded, her heart pounding with anticipation as she made her way through the bustling corridors of the office. Finally reaching Samuel's door, she hesitated for a moment before knocking softly."Come in," Samuel's voice called from inside, and Annette pushed open the door, stepping into the familiar space.Samuel sat behind his desk, his express
With excitement coursing through her veins, Annette wasted no time in picking up the phone and calling Samuel's number. Each ring felt like an eternity until, finally, he answered."Samuel, it's Annette," she said eagerly, barely able to contain her excitement."Annette, is everything okay?" Samuel's voice was filled with concern."Better than okay! I have some incredible news," Annette exclaimed, her heart pounding with anticipation. "I've just received confirmation that the partners are willing to discuss canceling their agreement with us."There was a brief moment of silence on the other end of the line before Samuel's voice came through, filled with a mixture of relief and joy. "That's fantastic, Annette! You've done it!"Annette couldn't help but grin from ear to ear at Samuel's reaction. His words of encouragement meant the world to her, validating all the hard work and dedication she had poured into this endeavor."Thank you, Samuel," she said, her voice filled with gratitude.
Annette was the first to arrive at their location, followed by Samuel, and then Hudson was the last to reach the venue. They all met in front of the office building, and Annette turned to face them, her expression serious."Please, you all should please behave. I don't want us to ruin this deal because of our issues with each other," Annette said.Samuel nodded. "You're right, Annette. We need to put aside our differences and focus on the task at hand," he replied. "We apologize for acting out earlier, right Hudson?""Yes, I apologize. Let's work together to ensure everything goes smoothly," Hudson added."Okay then, let's do this," Annette said as she adjusted her blazer nervously. Then she, Samuel, and Hudson stepped into the sleek lobby of the partner's firm and approached the receptionist.The receptionist greeted them with a warm smile as they reached her table. "Good morning. How can I assist you?""We're here for the meeting with the head of the firm. We have a meeting. I'm Sam
Annette's footsteps echoed through the dimly lit parking lot, the tension from her argument with Hudson still lingering in the air. Her mind raced with the events of the day, the discussion with the partners, and the argument with Hudson. She couldn't believe how stupid she was to fall for his bullshit again, once an asshole, always an asshole. As she approached Samuel's car, she took a deep breath, hoping to calm her nerves before going to meet Samuel, who always saw through her.As she got to where he was, Samuel was leaning against his car, his expression a mix of concern and understanding as he watched her approach. "Hey, Annette, is everything alright?" he asked softly.Annette nodded, forcing a small smile. "Yeah, today has been a lot. Can we head back to the office? I need to finish up so I can take a well-deserved nap, " she requested, her voice betraying the fatigue she felt."Of course," Samuel replied, opening the door for her and waiting until she settled in before closin
"Can't I just have a moment of peace for once in my life?" Annette grumbled as she picked up the phone, tucking her long, thick, golden curls behind her ears because her hair kept falling out of her ponytail and into her mouth, which was becoming very irritating.It was a cold Friday morning, and Annette had been working all day, seeing so many guests in the four hours since she arrived at work at 9:00 a.m. She'd been hoping to relax because she wasn't feeling well and was currently suffering from a headache, which made her day more miserable to be honest, and today wasn't supposed to be like this because it was the end of the week and she typically worked less on Fridays. "Fuck! I hate this job." She cursed as she hung up on another rude caller for the tenth time today, literally on the verge of pulling her out.Annette is a tall, slim, and exceptionally attractive young lady with magnificent golden locks that fell to her shoulders concealing her heart shaped face. She got her fathe