Awaken Desire

Chapter 5: Gone with the wind

Brandon was in deep thoughts all night. Part of him regrets being indifferent with Sera but also his vengeful thoughts says he should not be in any way associated with the woman who took away his father from them.

He is torn between his desires for her and the hatred that has built up through the years.

He grabbed a towel and quicky took the shower and got dressed for work. He needs to talk to Sera to clear things up with her once and for all.

He carefully parked infront of the building and let the guard took his key, then rushed to the elavator to the 25th floor. He noticed Sera's office is still closed, the blinds are still closed and there was no light inside. He went straight to his office and thought of calling her through the intercom. He took his coat off and hang it on the rack when he noticed the white envelop on his table.

Resignation letter, it says. His heart was racing as he opened it to confirm his suspicion. It was Sera's. She tendered her resignation. Irrevocable. Brandon rushed out to the secretary's desk.

"Did Miss Matner came to work today?"

"No, Sir, she came during the weekends to collect her things when she handed her resignation letter. She told me you already know about it." said Grace.

"No, I did not." Brandon left with a grim expression on his face. He called the HR department as soon as he was back to his chair.

"I want Miss Matner's 201 file in my office right now!"......

Brandon went to the address written on Sera's file. A tall young man answered the door.

"Yes? Andrei asked as he checks out the man standing at the door.

"Brandon Wills." he offered his hand for a shake. I am looking for Miss Sera Matner. She works at the ArchEmpire, err until she tendered her resignation.

This must be Sera's new boss, Andrei thought.

"Oh, she left Sunday to have a vacation in the province. She needs a break from work"Andrei explained.

A gloomy expression in Brandon's face after hearing this. He can't ask him where she went. They are not even friends and she already resigned. He drives around thinking about Sera. She gave up easily on me, he thought. But then again, why does he bother? He had a one night stand fun with her and that was it. She wasn't supposed to expect something after that! his thoughts made him remember the painful past.

He gritted his teeth at the thoughts of how he is getting so caught up in his mixed emotions about this woman.

"Hello, Private Eye Detective agency, how may we help you?"

Brandon puts the phone back in his coat pocket after making a call.

He brought some flowers on his way back and went to her mother's grave.

"I hope you're smiling up there, mom, am sorry but I think I can't forgive that woman who captured my heart."