His last wish

Chapter two

👠 LUNA'S POV 💄

I glance at the clock on my computer screen, my eyes widening in disbelief. 9 am already? How did time fly by so quickly? I feel like I just got here!

Miguel's voice breaks through my thoughts. "Luna, you need to get moving. Riccardo's meeting with the design team is about to start."

I nod hastily, my mind racing. What do I need to do? Take notes? Prepare the conference room? My thoughts are a jumbled mess.

"Ah, okay. Got it," I stutter, trying to sound more confident than I feel.

Miguel gives me a sympathetic smile. "Are you sure you're okay?"

I nod again, taking a deep breath. "Okay, Luna. You got this. Just pretend you all these never happened "

With a determined look on my face, I stand up and follow Miguel to the conference room. My heart is racing, because what would happen when I set my eyes on Riccardo? Was he bluffing when he said that? Was he pulling my legs?

I have worked With Riccardo Diaz Davis for how long..how? Four years and I know.. everyone knows he doesn't pull such pranks.. he's not the fun one..

"Luna!" Miguel called,as I jotted out of my trance,

"Are you sure you are okay

..you are different today"

"I'm fine..I'm fine.." i Quickly entered hall and unfortunately for me..my eyes met my recent nightmare,I walked in immediately to take my sit next to him obviously ready to take the insults and scolding but none of that happened. Oh my Goodness..am I dead..i am definitely not dreaming. I tried as much as I could to composed myself and focus on the task at hand.

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As I sit at my desk, trying to wrap up my tasks for the day, I can't help but think about how distracted I've been. I sigh, rubbing my temples.

"Hey..Luna.." Rina called out to me,she must have noticed I was stressed out.

"Hey, Runa" I say, turning to my coworker. "You won't believe how my day went."

Rina looks up from hee screen, curious. "Tell me."

I shook my head, laughing. "I was so scattered. I kept forgetting what I was doing, and I had to redo tasks like three times. I'm pretty sure I messed up Riccardo's schedule, too."

Rina chuckles. "Well, at least you're owning up to it. What was going on? Were you just nervous or something?"

I nod, feeling a bit embarrassed. "Yeah, something like that. I just couldn't focus. My mind kept wandering, and I couldn't shake the feeling that Riccardo was watching me, waiting for me to mess up."

Rina sympathetically nods. " Why were you nervous?"

" I..I don't even know...I was just..."

"It's okay...just get home and relax.."

I smile, feeling a bit better. "Thanks, I'd just get going.."

"Yeah..bye..!"

As soon as I step into my apartment, I feel a wave of exhaustion wash over me. My body aches, and my head is spinning. I kick off my shoes and collapse onto the couch, feeling like I've been run over by a truck.

"Ugh, what a day," I mutter to myself, burying my face in a pillow.

I try to muster up the energy to get up and make myself some tea, but my body feels heavy and uncooperative. I'm stuck on the couch, unable to do anything but lie there and feel miserable.

The whole place was quite ,I wonder where Is everyone?My head was heavy,I needed to do this now. I stood up and forced myself into my room to sleep.

👔 RICCARDO'S POV 💼

"You still haven't told me who you are getting married to.." Miguel said as he drove me back home,but I was busy on my phone to even reply him..

"Riccardo.."

"Can you just stop talking? I'm getting married.. shouldn't you be happy for me?"

"I'm scared for you...you? Riccardo,what happened to work? You are suppose to being married to work.."

"Shut up already.." I looked away as I recalled what happened at the office today , didn't I say the right words? I have done my research and that's what is said..or it is because I didn't add some balloons...and oohh..no ring!

"Miguel.."

"What?"

"Take me to Vee luxury brand "

"Why?" He asked as he stared at me,

"Get out of my car.."

"Fine..but it's.. already 10pm"

"I'll text Vee.."

"Okay" He nods and stepped on the gas.

👠 LUNA'S POV💄

I feel a gentle tap on my shoulder, and I groggily open my eyes to find Nala standing over me, a concerned expression on her face.

"Luna, wake up! You've got to get ready for work," she says softly.

I rub my eyes, trying to shake off the remnants of a restless sleep. My body still feels heavy and tired, and my mind is foggy.

"What time is it?" I mumble, my voice barely audible.

"It's 7:30. You've got to get moving if you want to make it to the office on time," Nala replies, handing me a cup of coffee.

I take a sip, feeling the caffeine slowly start,she reached for my temple as she frowned...

"You are hot....Luna. Are you okay?"

I rubbed my temple and I was burning..

"Oh..my God!" I exclaimed,

"Did you...stress yourself out.. yesterday.." she asked and immediately the door swung open and Kaylee came in..

"Morning girls, what's going on?"

"Luna is sick!"

"I'm not sick!" I dropped the cup and stood up,but Kaylee held my waist,

"Hold on.." she began to behave really strange... checking my eyes, mouth,,nose and even my ear..

"Kay..Kay..I'm late already...I need to get ready.."

"No..my friend you are not going anywhere.." Nala said,

"Are..you joking..I'm not a selfmade business woman like you are..I have a boss?A very strict Boss!" I said as pulled my hand from her grip.

"I'll text him...you are sick..and you are not coming to work today...you are late already..so that'd just add up!" Kaylee said as she picked up my phone and walked out..

"Kay.. Kaylee..stop.." I cried frustrated,

"Chill girl.. Lucky for you.. Today is Kaylee's day off.. she'd baby sit you..go freshing up and.. relax " She winked and walked out.

Where and why do I have this bitches as friends? I'm going to loose my job today.. that's for sure.. shouldn't I be happy? I escaped from Riccardo yesterday and I'd doing that today again.

🦋 Author's pov 🦋

Miguel enters Riccardo's office and met him , discussing to someone over the phone. He relaxed as he looked around,and ignoring the constant daggers Riccardo glanced at him.

"Where is Luna..?" He asked immediately he was done with his call,

"She's your secretary..not mine" Miguel said,

" Miguel??"

" She took ill..she can't come today.."

"Who does that? That's so unprofessional...she should have said that yesterday... before she left..is it because I propos..."

"Riccardo, she's only human... besides your schedule yesterday was very stressful....plus she was nervous..all day.."

"Well..she has worked with me for four years..it's not new..that's no excuse.."

"Really...has she done something like this before,No. So maybe this is serious..."

"I'm Calling her right away..."

"Riccardo, don't!" Miguel warned but the man already dialed her contact and it rang on the other end..

"She might be sleeping, don't disturb..."

"Luna.." He trailed,

"Meet me At Cue locks restaurant by 2pm today.."

"Don't keep me waiting..."

"Quickly, don't dress like you are coming to work..!"He said and hanged up immediately,

"Riccardo...you can't do that...why are you being cruel to the Innocent lady..I'm your best friend..and I'd always tell you the truth.."Miguel went on and on,

"Are you busy?" Riccardo asked out of the blue, Miguel's jaw dropped.

"Why are you asking..?"

"I want you to drive me to..NYU Longoria hospital..." Riccardo pinched the bridge of his nose,

"Why..do you have problem with your health again..?"

"I'm going to see Charlotte.."

"Charlotte? Is that suppose to be the.... bride?" Miguel wiggles his brow as he grinned.

" You know what? Forget I asked you to drive me there..I'd just do that's on my own.." He stood up,

" Come on...dude..I was just curious. Besides you have a meeting in thirty minutes.."

"Cancel it!" He instructed as he dashed out.

👠 LUNA'S POV 💄

As I'm getting dressed in a pair of jeans and a comfortable blouse, Kaylee walks into my room, a look of concern on her face.

"Luna, are you sure you're feeling well enough to go out?" she asks, eyeing me critically.

I shrug, trying to downplay my symptoms. "I'm fine, Kaylee. Just a bit tired."

But Kaylee's not buying it. "You look pale, why push yourself?"

"Riccardo wants to see me..he needs me.."

"Can the guys chill... can't he let you relax for just today..?Why is he...?"

"Kaylee...I got to go. It's almost two..I'll be back before you know it.." I pecked her cheek and walked out of the room..

"Be careful..Luna..."She yelled,

"Thank you.."I yelled back.

I wondered why Riccardo's wants to see me? One minute I'm excited I didn't go to work..the next minute..I'm scared of what this office meeting at a luxury restaurant will enclose,I don't know why I felt more sick or nervous rather as the taxi got closer to Cue locks restaurant.