An Inevitable Fate?

Rachel reached the company around 12.30 pm after meeting the client. She directly went towards the Ceo's cabin using a private lift. She knocked on the door and entered.

"Sir, I got the contract signed and they agreed to all our conditions. They are willing to start the project in December."

Colin lifted his head and answered, "That's good! What about the arrangements during their stay here?"

"Everything is done, sir. I have booked a hotel for them to stay. We can announce this project during the banquet."

"Perfect! You can leave now."

Rachel was about to open the door but heard Colin's voice, "Rachel, I know you are busy but Darren had called me saying that he couldn't reach your phone. He said he wants to take you to meet his friends. Dear, don't disappoint him. Okay?"

Rachel's grip tightened around the knob. "I will call him dad, don't worry." Saying this, she went out. She had purposefully neglected his calls. But guess what? She didn't have a choice. Hah!

On the way to her cabin, she called Darren. His tensed voice came from the other end.

"Hey, I called you so many times. But you didn't pick. Is everything all right?"

"I had a meeting today. I couldn't pick your calls. Sorry!" She felt guilty of hearing him.

"Oh, it's okay. I wanted to take you to meet my friends. It's just a small get together. Mm.. are you interested?" She could feel his nervousness in his voice. Sigh!

"Su.. sure. Tell me about the place and the time. I will come."

His eyes brightened. "Thanks! I will pick you up around 7 pm."

"oh...okay fine." She couldn't reject him. After reading a few doc.u.ments, it was already evening. She decided to head back home after going to the restroom.

When she was inside the cubical, she heard a few voices.

"Do you know that our project manager got engaged yesterday?"

"What? You mean, Rachel? Really?!!"

"Yeah. My boyfriend's father attended the engagement. It was held in their mansion it seems."

"Oh! So only, no one knows about it. Aye, how was her fiance? Was he hot? Huh?"

"Did I attend the engagement? You dummy!"

Seeing the girl's pouting, she continued.

"But... I heard from my boyfriend that he was a good looking guy!"

"Hah! I knew it! She had rejected others because of her husband's death. But now, she got engaged to a handsome guy? Now, what happened to her feelings? All got faded? Ha! All that was an act. What a bitch!"

"Shh! Don't speak loudly. What if anyone hears you?" Both the girls giggled.

Suddenly, they heard the sound of the door opening. They turned their heads but seeing Rachel standing there, they turned pale.

Rachel slowly walked towards them with a smirk.

"Who was the one who said that I'm a bitch?" Her voice sounded so cold that could freeze others.

Both of them didn't speak a word as if a cat got their tongues.

"I will show you guys, what a bitch is." Narrowing the eyes, she moved even closer to them. Her cold face scared them.

"It was her!" The girl betrayed her crime partner without any guilty conscience. 'I' m safe right? ' She tried to leave the restroom in a hurry.

"Did I tell you to leave? Stay right there!" Rachel's threatening voice halted her steps. She stood like a statue.

She wanted to speak but heard a crisp sound of a slap. Pak! She instinctively covered her cheek seeing her friend getting slapped. 'I'm dead'

"This is just a warning. If I hear one more word from you in the future, trust me, I will seal your foul mouth permanently. Understand?"

That person could only nod her head.

Rachel turned and left without glancing back.

Both the girls came to their senses after a while. The girl who got slapped held her burning cheek and whispered,

" She.. she is not a bitch. But.. a real badass."

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After going home, Rachel got ready reluctantly. 'What reason can I give to cancel this?' While she was pondering, she heard about Darren's arrival from her mother. Without any other way, she went downstairs.

Darren felt his throat getting dry. She was wearing a red color crop top and a black knee-length skirt. Her hair was tied up into a messy ponytail. Seeing her small face, one would think of her as an angel but her red lipstick made her look like a seductress. Gulp!

Wearing black heels, she stood in front of him. But seeing his dazed face, she frowned. She tugged his sleeves. Coming back to his senses, he shook his head cursing inwardly. 'Damn it. She's so hot!'

"You..you look beautiful. Let's go." He stretched his hand to hold hers.