Chapter 65 - Difficulty (2/2)

”Sorry that I disturb you. Is it convenient for me to ask for a favour from you now?” He asked.

”Hmm, just ask. Only if it's something that I am capable of doing.” Jennet answered. Well, she couldn't resist it when somebody asked for help. As long as she can do it, she will do it. If she can't then she will say she won't do it.

Luca chuckled at the end of the line, ”I am wondering if you would be able to join me to visit a place in Country N after the company trip. Just a short trip and then we'll be back to work as usual.” Luca said.

”If it is work-related, I guess there won't be any problem. It is work-related right?” Jennet asked. She looked up to the sky and was figuring out the best way to tell him about her rejection and to clear the misunderstanding he had.

'How should I open a conversation to tell him of the truth? I never have the intention to be his girlfriend. I have to fulfil my promise with Hue because I have decided to accept him as to how he is now.' She thought deeply.

In the first place, she doesn't have any communication skills if it is related to private matters. Furthermore, she felt so burdened just thinking about his reaction. She had to think about the shock that he will face. She had to think of a way to make sure that he still can think and act positively after her heartbreaking confession that will come soon.

For certain people, saying the rejection may be as easy as drinking water but from the side of the person who received the rejection, it will be a huge blow to them. If they are not well prepared, they will lose their motivation, losing trust in love and even worse will act rashly either by brutality or committing suicide.

He may be the boss at her company but telling him that she didn't like him will surely leave a huge scar in his life. He may fire her or threaten her. She doesn't know what his reaction will be but for sure, it will be a very huge blow on him.

Meanwhile, from the other side of the line, Luca inhaled a deep breath. He felt guilty deep within.

But, he just smiled and said, ”Yes, it's work-related. I've been planning to take you along for the short visit so you can familiarise yourself with the new environment.”

He had made a promise with his mother so he must fulfil it. He didn't want his mother to keep ignoring him. He wanted to gain his mother's love again like before. He had been craving to feel what a mother's love feels like.

What he had said to Jennet was totally a lie. But, he couldn't help it as well. He knew she wouldn't agree if he says it was about private matters. A woman like her, wouldn't lower her guard so easily around him if it isn't about work. He had to go on the surprise attack so she won't have a way out of it. He wanted to corner her!

”Then, okay. I'll join along after the company trip ended.” Jennet said. She really didn't think of any other thing at the moment. Furthermore, she had been the densest among the densest people. So, she didn't think even a bit about what he had planned to do.

All that she thought about are the possibility of Luca opening a new branch in Country N that needed a short visit. She did hear about opening a new branch but didn't know which country.

”Thanks, Jennet. I'm glad you agree. I'll see you after the trip ended. I'll arrange for Felix to fetch you. See you next week!” Luca said. His heart was beating so fast as soon as the call ended.

He got so excited after hearing her confirmation. But at the same time, he felt guilty because he didn't explain the real meaning for the 'visit'.

Jennet inhaled a deep breath and put the phone down to her side, still grabbing on it tightly. Great, she had just prolonged her intention to tell him than the truth about her feeling.

”Well, I guess, I'll just tell him after the visit. I couldn't tell him now considering his meetings are going on. I'll just ruin his mood if I tell him the truth.' She mumbled alone.

Although she was itching, to tell the truth, she still had to reconsider the situation that they were in at the moment. If he had made the call in the middle of a meeting break and telling him about her rejection will just turn his mood off. He won't do well with his meeting and will even affect his performance in his work.

She wanted to avoid that from happening. If his work performance doing downhill, surely everyone will question the cause of it.

So, she better make sure, even if she rejects him, it won't make a huge impact on him and everyone will not realise that there had been some issues among them and she can lead her own free and leisure life alone like how she had planned all along.

That was what she had planned to do...

”What are you planning behind my back?” Strong arms coiled around her waist from behind, taking her by surprise.

Jennet flinched and she grips tightened on the phone as she looked behind her.

A pair of red eyes were staring at her with murderous intent. The handsome face that was presented to her was covered with a fit of enormous jealousy written all over his face.

Jennet stared at him, speechlessly. 'Well, it's hard to have a private conversation if he's around, another man that needs to be comforted no matter what happened to the world.'

”Did you just cursed me?” Hue asked and glared intensely at her.

Jennet shook her head, ”No, I didn't.” She replied.

She wiggled, trying to free her body but was unable to. Hue embraced her body so tightly and she had trouble to breathe properly.

”Hue, you're hurting me.” She said, breathlessly in his embrace. ”My bones are about to be crushed...” She cried in pain.

Hue closed his eyes and let her go. As he opened them again, the colours of his irises turned back to jade blue. He motioned his head towards her.

He glared at her and out of the blue snatched the phone from her hand. ”I'm taking this thing away from you.” He said in a stern voice.

”Hue, give it back!” Jennet jumped on her feet trying to snatch the phone back.

”Never!” He said and rolled his eyes at her. He raised his hand higher.