"I am deeply sorry for showing up late. It wasn't my intention to waste your time," Ciara apologized while placing the tray on the stool. She never for once imagined herself apologizing to Derek. Just a while ago, these two were close to exchanging punches against each other. After the apology, Ciara went ahead and poured some water inside the glass cup for Derek. To her greatest surprise, he didn't say anything nor did he make a move to drink from the glass. He kept staring at it like an art Exhibition. "So what now? Oh, you thought I poisoned you?" Ciara snapped her hands after struggling to find out the reason for Derek's awkwardness. "We never can tell. I mean, you never liked me. Considering how we started, you might be capable of that," Derek admitted. "Okay. That's eno

