Fated to Love You

Chapter Five

Jasmine's POV

I flipped over from my bed when I heard the buzzing sound of my phone. Half awake, I reached for my phone on the bedside table. I immediately sat up when I saw 16 missed calls from Emily and 10 missed calls from Jade and Mr. Zhou, our marketing director. I panicked and freaked out thinking that something had happened to our ongoing research project. I was more terrified when I saw that it was already 10:45 AM. Goodness gracious! I was already late for almost two and a half hours! I cursed myself for being stupid. I overslept because I was so drunk last night!

I immediately got up from my bed. Suddenly, my world was spinning uncontrollably, my head was pounding. I felt a nausea wave rise from my stomach, making me feel like vomiting. I ran to the bathroom as fast as I could and threw up. I desperately wanted the world to stop moving right now. For heaven's sake, I over drank last night! I could barely remember how the hell I got home! I have to talk to Emily and ask her what happened last night. But first I had to hurry and go to the office.

I took a brief shower and put on minimal makeup. Before I went out, I grabbed my jacket and ran to the taxi that I booked before I took a shower a while ago. I called Emily when I was finally seated inside the car. She told me that the new CEO was already there. I let out a deep breath of relief that nothing happened to our new project. However, she added that the meeting was almost over. I closed my eyes hopelessly. I am sure Mr. Zhou will be very disappointed with me. I am so stupid! Why did I even drink last night? This is all Tristan's fault! If only he did not come back here to New York, my life wouldn't be a mess right now.

I rushed to the elevator after I got out of the taxi and I almost fell!

" What the hell! " I cursed again. I misjudged my step and my foot slipped out, making me fail my balance! My heart was racing as I was on the edge of falling on the ground. Luckily, a strong muscular hand managed to catch my hand before I hit the ground!

After I regained my balance, I straightened my clothes and made sure that everything was in place. I looked up to see who my savior was. I was shocked to see that it was Lucas Dimitriou. Celine's brother. Damn! I was so embarrassed! Everyone in the lobby is watching us. For sure, they have witnessed the foolishness that happened to me. How I wanted to be eaten by the ground right at this very moment.

" Hey! Are you okay? I can see that you're in a hurry. Let me guess, you're late!" goodness he's laughing at me!

" You're stating the obvious, Mr. " I pursed my lips. " I had many drinks last night, that's why I woke up late. My boss had been calling me, and I was late for the meeting. Today's meeting must be very important because the new CEO will be introducing himself. I am so stupid. I should not have drunk last night. Urhhh !!!!

" Hey hey hey, slow down. " He laughed again. Seriously, this man is making me his entertainment early this morning.

"As much as I want to entertain you, Lucas, I am already late. Thank you very much for saving me from humiliation. You're an angel sent to me this morning. " I smiled genuinely.

" I'll treat you to dinner some other time, but for now, I really have to go ahead. " I turned around and headed to the elevator without waiting for his reply. Today must be my unlucky day and this is all Tristan's fault!

Tristan POV

I was waiting for Christos in the lobby when a ginger-haired woman entered the building. She looks beautiful as always. No.

She is more beautiful now. She had the most beautiful hair that I have ever known. Long, shiny and red. Her sparkling green emerald eyes perfectly matched her hair. Her perfectly sculpted nose with full lips that curved into a captivating smile that could capture everyone's eyes. My heart is longing for her. Heaven knows how much I missed her. Jasmine.

She was half running. I can tell that she's running late for work and I know the reason why. I can see that she is still sleepy and tired from last night. She did not notice me in the waiting area. She walked towards the elevator when, all of a sudden, she stumbled. Her hands swung wildly as she struggled to regain her balance. For a moment, I was certain that she would hit the cold floor.

I instantly stood up and was about to run towards her and catch her before she fell when, out of the blue, someone managed to grab her hand. After she composed herself, I saw the shock on her face. Her face was flushing with embarrassment and her eyes were wide with surprise. I can tell that she knew the man who just saved her. They were talking, and she was smiling the whole time. It seems that she forgot that she was already late for work. They are happily chatting with each other, and it looks like she's enjoying their conversation. My heart sunk. A knot of jealousy tightened on my chest. I clenched my fists involuntarily. I desperately tried to calm myself. Doubts and questions are running wildly in my head. From the look of them, it seems that they have a relationship.

Damn it! Am I too late? But my investigator told me that she is still single. She's not dating anyone! Finally, Jasmine continued to walk towards the elevator. When the man turned in my direction, I was shocked to see who the man was....

" Hey man! There you are. It's nice to see you again bro. Everyone misses you, especially mom. " He walked to me and gave me a hug.

"Lucas, it's nice seeing you too. " It's my cousin, Lucas.