Chapter 2 Bracelet

Adrian's POV

The moment that the applicant came in, my gaze went to the woman's bracelet. I knotted my forehead, her name seems familiar except that she is married and has a child. Or perhaps it just looks similar... Fifteen years have passed, maybe this bracelet was just a replica? It's impossible; it was a customized bracelet. And only one person has it...

The woman has a pleasant heart-shaped face, gorgeous hazel eyes with perfect eyebrows. Her nose was small that matched with plump lips. She had dimples when she smiled, and her long and shiny hair lay perfect on her shoulders.

"Good morning, please sit down, Ms. Dela Cruz." I said and smiled at her. "I'm Alexandrian Romano, the CEO of this company."

The woman smiled. "Glad to meet you, sir."

I shifted on my seat. "Your CV is very impressive. You've done well in your academics." I cleared my throat. "I have only one question and I want your honesty. I know it's an irrelevant question, but I just want to know."

Her hazel brown eyes focused on me. "W-what is it, sir?"

"Where did you get that silver bracelet that you are wearing?"

The woman's pretty face showed confusion to my question. Unwarily, her hand moved to cover the bracelet in her wrist as if caught in the act of stealing something. I looked at her intensely and waited for her to speak. When she remained silent, I asked again.

"Miss Dela Cruz, where did you get that bracelet?"

She avoided my gaze. "W-why do you want to know, sir?"

I leaned on my chair and looked at her. "It's just looks familiar for me."

She was surprised, it's obvious. "This was given to me by an old friend, sir..."

Her gaze is unfathomable. And I know that no one can explain what I am thinking or what was on my mind right now. After a few seconds of staring at her, I picked up the phone on my desk and pressed the intercom.

"Mary Ann, come here," I said and reverted my gaze at her.

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Lily's POV

I watched the CEO as he picked up the phone and speak. Why did he ask about my bracelet?

The woman, whom he called Mary Ann, went inside. "Teach her about everything she needed to learn," he said coldly.

"Yes, Mr. Romano," the woman replied and looked at me as if I've made a bad decision. But I was wrong when she approached me and took my hand. "Congratulations, Miss Dela Cruz."

I turned around to Mr. Romano with a confused expression. "I-I'm hired?" When he nodded, I gasped. "Thank you, sir!"

The corner of his mouth quirked up, but I wasn't sure if it's a smile. "Mary Ann will instruct you about everything that you need to know."

The lady introduces herself to me. She's Mary Ann, the personal assistant of Mr. Romano. And I'm the one who will replace her with this job. She told me to back tomorrow so she can teach me everything I should know. After a month, she also wishes that I have learned everything about it because her wedding will be next month.

I smiled sweetly. I'm lucky today.

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Adrian's POV

After the newly hired applicant left my office, I unlocked my desk's drawer and took the small box. I opened it and saw the silver bracelet with a half-hearted fringe with 'sweetheart' written on it.

Fifteen years ago, I gave one of its pair of heart bracelet to the girl I loved at a young age, who was ten years old at that time, while I was thirteen years old. It was her birthday, and as promised, I told her that I will marry her when we grow up.

"If am right that Lilibeth was my childhood sweetheart... Then, how can I marry her if she's already married to someone else?"

Is this our destiny? Did our promises end that day fifteen years ago? I looked again at Lily's CV. There was clearly written that she had been married for almost five years, and he had a four-year-old daughter.

I was interrupted by someone knocking on the door. I put the bracelet back in the box and put it back in the drawer.

"Come in," I said.

It was Mary Ann who came inside. She delivered some documents that needed my signature.

"Have you talked to your replacement?"

"Yes, Sir. I told her to begin tomorrow so I can instruct her everything she has to know," she replied.

"That's good."

"Sir, can I ask a question? If you don't mind?"

"What is it?"

"Of all the applicants, Ms. Dela Cruz is the only one who's married."

"Yes, you're right," I said and smirked. "I chose her so that there will be no rumors that I have an affair with the employee or that my employee is flirting with me. I remember that we encountered this rumors numerous times," I explained. "Particularly if we are attending a party or any business-related occasion."

Mary Ann laughed. "And there are still rumors that we have an affair. It's a good thing that John wasn't affected by any of those."

"It's because John knew my taste in women." When Mary Ann glared at me, I laughed.

"How could you say that to the woman that served you in years?" she said in a dismayed tone, but I know that she was just kidding.

"I'm thankful that my dad got me a very hard-working personal assistant," I said and smiled at her.

"My Aunt was your father's personal assistant and he only wanted the best for you," she laughed. "I hope Miss Dela Cruz can quickly learn my job in a month so that I can have an enough time to prepare for my wedding."

"I really hope so," I said." Otherwise, I will mess up your honeymoon."

Mary Ann pouts her lips. "Please do not spoil our honeymoon."

I just laughed at what she said. "By the way, how is the preparation for your wedding?"

Mary Ann gasped. "Oh, I forgot, I've got an appointment with our wedding planner."

"It's late, I'll take you there," I offered.

"No, but thanks," she refused. "I'll just take the cab."

"John won't pick you up?"

"Nah, he's in a business trip," she said and took out her phone. "I gotta go."

I rose from my seat and grabbed my car keys. "I will be your driver." And when she refused, I insisted. "I am the best man, anyway."

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