Anna.

CHAPTER 22

Hello ma'am it's me on the line.

I know tell me what do you have for me lucil asked starring into space. why are you silent say something she urged when the caller remains silent.

What is Venice up to which magnificent idea does he have for the company this time.

It's not about "legacy " from the thing I could find out he is traveling to China for a very important meeting ma'am.

Get back to work I want more information on that meeting.

Yes ma'am.

Lucil clicked the phone shut and stuck her manicured nail in her jar. Hmm what the heck was happening. why did every plan of hers to unsurp Venice have been thwarted. It seemed like an "angel" was beside him protecting him and disrupting her plans. It was simply ridiculous of her to think that there were no such things like an angel.

Hell she had to act fast everything seemed to be out of her hands somehow but she will find a way. She was lucil bornavista after all.

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Hey are you ready? your bags are all packed.

Yes am ready she replied almost running to catch up with him.

Give me those before you faint again. why are breathless?

I am fine it's not heavy I can carry them but she quickly handed her luggage to him when she saw his stance change and mouth twitching.

Here you can carry them thank you.

Good girl he muttered under his breath.

You should have notified me to book us a flight isn't that one of my duties as your P. A? she asked immediately they were in the car.

I have other means and I don't relish traveling with people.

Oh but how were they supposed to get to China by road? she thought silently to herself but knew better than to ask him. In spite of her shenanigans she was excited to visit China this time she hoped it will be enjoyable and fun and not like the last time.

Few minutes later he stopped at a private port motioned for her to come out and when she made to carry their luggage he stopped her.

Anna leave it someone will come get it okay?

Okay she muttered stepping out from the car she was surprised to see a plane ahead.

We will travel with my private jet.

Wow it's gigantic wait you own a jet? she asked all mouth open and surprised.

Yes It's mine now close your mouth before a fly enters in it and it's not such a big deal he said trying to downplay it but was secretly pleased she was impressed.

It's a big deal for me I have never been on a plane ever in my life this is simply awesome and it's so gigantic , beautiful, elegant and-

That's enough c'mon let's go inside.

Okay she replied still awed by the grandeur of the whole jet that she stood there starring at it and didn't realize him climbing up the stairs already.

Anna come on we will be late and the inside is better than the outside.

I am coming hurriedly climbing up to catch up with him she stretched out her hands in excitement and it was tightly tucked her hands in his.

It's so beautiful I can't believe I am in a jet Christ she cried spinning around and gasping at every thing she saw.

Infected by her excitement he offered to show her around.

She kept on muttering wow silently as he showed her the numerous exquisitely designed room and it even had a jaccuzi it must have cost an arm and a leg to purchase one.

Venice it's a beauty how much did it cost you?

Sit down it's being a tiring day he said half of the amount he had used to buy it but the figure still made flabagasted.

It's quite expensive can I sit by the window? it's huge and grand and to think it's just the two of us in this big jet.

It's not just the two of us there are a couple of plane attendants and the pilot.

She scrunched up her face at him and said they don't count because you are the only one I can see therefore that makes it just the two of us she finished off.

Whatever you say are you hungry?

I am still full thank you .

Then we will have drinks he declared speaking into the intercom.

A bottle of champagne arrived in no time with two glasses by a lady in tight skirt and bright smiles. You see it's not just the two of us he said opening the bottle and pouring in both their glasses.

Ignoring her comment she asked instead Venice isn't this the same type of drink that was served at the party the ones that contain alcohol right?

Yes but this a different brand why?

I don't want to drink it she declared.

why if I may ask?

Because I don't want to be intoxicated and you were really mad at me for days for getting drunk.

Anna he drawled slowly smiling in spite of himself I got mad at you because you were drunk in the company of a man things could have gone haywire.

This is entirely different you are here with me and it's just a drink here have a sip you won't regret it.

Okay if you say so I will have a glass thank you she accepted the drink and drank it making a sound between pleasure and a groan. oh my it's cool and refreshing.

I told you it's great he said forcing himself to look elsewhere but her red lips wet from the champagne and she gently licked it up. with her lips oh she would be the death of him.

You know when I will save enough money and stand on my feet I will buy a jet like this one and mama and I will travel anywhere we wanted to and at any time.

It's late you should get some sleep.

No I don't want to if I wake up it will be time to leave this beauty plus I want to watch the stars they seem more reachable from here.

Okay we will be landing soon anyways.

Really how many more hours?

Sorry to disappoint you just a few moments.

Uhh I don't want to leave this jet.

Don't worry you will be in it soon enough while coming back.

Immediately they stepped out from the plane the noise filled his ears.

Welcome to China a street vendor announced waveing a string of balloons their way as they waited for Venice's car to arrive.

Get that thing off my face he muttered irritated.

The street vendor quickly moved to another customer.

Venice are you okay? you seem a little off.

Yes am fine it's just the noise and heat c'mon we will lodge in a hotel.

Okay take things easy breath we should have gotten cold water to cool your system.

He stared at her to be honest it didn't seem so bad with her there with him.

You are not helping matter tsk you are making me more irritated.

Sorry I was trying to help and if you don't mind when you are done with business can you take me to the place where you ran into me.

Why do you want to go there?

She shrugged lightly I don't know maybe there is clue there and mama will be found.

He didn't have the heart to tell her she would never find her mom in China. okay but don't get your hopes high and remember no matter how long it takes your mom will be found okay?

She nodded smiling from ear to ear at him he always knew the right things to say to her.

Thank God the driver is here I was scared you were gonna yell at everyone to be quite she teased getting into the car with him.