Searching for Love, Found Wealth

Chloe sluggishly stood from her seat, “Gossip day was a go. I gotta go. I have photoshoots at Purre by five”.

Coincidentally, Miss Lee came knocking on the door. She opened it and smiled at her.

“I’d walk you to the exit. Thanks for coming. And do remember to get me Jacob’s number… don’t if you don’t want” Kiera added the last part when Chloe made a smug smile.

She shouldn’t have revealed to her that she had begun liking Jacob that year. She was just immensely impressed by him.

When she heard of all the things he had done to save her from the Ramirez. And how he kept on acting sweet to her.

Even when Jennifer said something about Jacob admitting he fancied her, she didn’t believe it cos it was coming from Jennifer, someone who fancied him.

Still, it fueled whatever she was feeling somehow. She bottled it up for years cos of Reuben’s crush on her still the dude never opened up.

And was now married to her cousin, Nancy. She never even saw it coming. But she was happy for them.

“Oh I nearly forgot, is Gladys still interested in modeling anyway. I have a slot for her” Chloe turned back as something came to her mind.

Kiera stood straight, “Her words that I convey. “Let models model. I’d be the one’s to design their billboards’. Let her be the graphic designer she wants”.

Chloe’s shoulders slumped, “I watched her grow so I thought she’s my own daughter” she acted dramatic.

“Makes you the third one. Or fourth if we count her mom. I and my mom also watched her grow. And advertising designer fits her” Kiera folded her arms.

“I’d talk to her later not you” Chloe stubborn said. Kiera shook her head. She knew Gladys wouldn’t fudge. She knew exactly what she wanted, she always knew.

She wasn’t like her who was sure it was Law she wanted at her senior year. She was different.

As usual, the SitCom staffs were busy with sales of the digital phones, books, and accessories SitCom produced, thanks to Chloe visiting.

Kiera remembered how she had reacted when the whole school seemed to be giving her some attention. How draining it was.

Chloe had helped take all the attention by narrating her own part of saving the day. She was really made for the attention.

And even somehow pushed Samantha from the way. She found something she could do effortlessly that wasn’t chemistry!

“Oh, Miss Kiera. Um… there’s someone at the waiting room that wants to see you” her secretary said as she walked out of her office.

She sighed unnoticeably and walked towards the direction of the waiting room. As she went pass the exit, she saw a convoy of cars parked outside.

“Who had come in here and left these bad boys?” she admired the cars.

She’d never thought of having more than one car as she had only one body and two legs to drive but it wouldn’t hurt having one of these so she could try them.

She brought out a pen to write down the car model as the continued her way to the waiting room.

“Super X sounds like a powerful name for a car. Sounds more like a superhero or something” she said as she came into the room.

She had assumed it was her baby brother John who had come to her office since she was running late from locking him up.

She stood agape for a while she saw who it was but got her composure when he smirked at her.

“So Chloe said you asked for my number” he crossed his legs.

Kiera cursed Chloe in her head, “Hey, Jacob. Long time. I did” she tried to act as natural as she can. For all she knew, the CEO of Supers limited could have tons if girlfriends.

“Hmm. I’m here what did you wanna ask?” Jacob questioned. Kiera felt weird.

It seemed like she was being interrogated when all she wanted was to have a text conversation or call with him.

She wasn’t very good with face to face talks unless professionally.

“Oh, well, I wanted to ask how’ve you been generally. Did you see Jasper and Sheena’s pre wedding photos?” she asked at the same time.

She regretted it and felt stupid but kept her confident look.

“Yes, I sent it to Chloe myself” Jacob grinned.

“They’ve all married” Kiera blurted out.

“Yes, they have” Jacob agreed.

Kiera stayed quiet waiting for him to start up something.

“Why aren’t you talking? Is something wrong?” he asked.

She shook her head, “No, can’t you raise a topic if I don’t”.

Jacob grinned and shook his head, “Nah, you didn’t change. Same old Queen Kiera” he loosened up and uncrossed his legs.

Kiera smiled as a memory came to her mind.

It was when she began realizing her feelings for Jacob and began avoiding him and acting awkward.

He’d always annoy her as usual and expect a reply but she’d keep quiet till she explodes and beat him up.

She had earned the name “Queen Kiera” after winning ‘Most popular girl’.

The title was only used by him for a short while before he left to France but she remembered every single time he used it.

“I guess we did turn out better than we imagined right?” Jacob broke her thoughts.

She smiled, “Yeah. I kinda thought you’d create a mafia gang at France and take over the world” they burst out laughing.

“Same with you. When I heard you were building your law team and turning SitCom to a home of refuge for those abused, I thought it was your way of fighting the Martinez to crumble” he said amidst laughs.

It made their laughter to increase much that Kiera didn’t hear her phone ring. But Jacob noticed it flashing.

“Your phone…” he pointed.

Kiera answered immediately as she sprang up from her seat.

“I gotta pick up the little guy. John” she apologized with her eyes.

“Yeah, long time no see him. I’d drop you off”.

Kiera was really excited over his offer but she just shrugged it off with a casual smile.

When she came outside and realized that Jacob was the owner of the convoy, her jaw went straight to the ground.

She now knew why the car was called ‘Super X’. Like how much dumber could she be.

“So you’re the CEO of my dream car?” she confessed.

“Hmm, beautiful people like beautiful things” Jacob smirked touching his bodyguard by the neck.

She was a female bodyguard and was wincing at his touch. Kiera felt both disgusted and jealous by that.

“You know she can sue you, right?” her voice tone was a bit stern.

“If she hated it she would have” Jacob gave the girl a pat and got into the car.

Kiera gave the girl her business card, “If you want him in jail. Just call. This is a form of abuse”.This is property © of NôvelDrama.Org.

Her act made Jacob laugh loudly.