The cool breeze fanning my face did nothing to calm my senses.

I got down from the plane with lot of thoughts circling in my mind which I couldn't wrap up.

I felt a stir in my stomach as if I'm about to face a blow of bad luck.

Ignoring it I told myself everything will be okay.

But the weight on my shoulders with my bad mood got over me.

Taking the car we reached the office where everyone waiting for us with a look wiping out all my worries.

Possibly.

"Mam..the server hacked has been recovered in an day and no everything was safe", Stella came to my side making me confused.

"Then why it had been shut down for a day?", I asked as Adrian nodded at me as the same confusion took over him.

Why?

Why do they shut down us for a day and steal nothing from us?

Just why?

Maybe they needed a diversion..

Maybe they eyed for something better..

Everything was confirmed.

Running to my cabin I unlocked my system and searched my window for one file.

Heavy sweats formed on my forehead. My legs started dancing in anticipation.

Nothing showed up.

I can feel myself as my breath get knocked out from my lungs making my head giddy with newly found information.

I felt useless. How did I forget that?

"Isabella?", Adrian's hand reached my shoulders.

"What happened?Is something missing?", Adrian's worried face not made me feel any good.

I should have informed people about I'm working on something important.

Then they might have guarded up the server well.

How did they find out?

I haven't told a soul about that.

I couldn't wrap my head as I felt devastated.

"Mam..Rose industries launched a new invention mam. See..It's called 'Doc-F. It's going to be launched in two hours", as

Stella came into my cabin.

They haven't even bothered to change the name.

My fear turned into real.

"I wonder which company is victim", Adrian shrugged but stared at me when my eyes snapped at him.

"What the hell? Choco..Are you okay?", He asked while I clenched and unclenched my fists to calm myself.

I shouldn't let my fear take over me. It's my project and I will surely get it back my hands.

After collecting myself I said determined.

"Sue them Adrian and take steps whatever you want. I want you to stop it. You can take any measures. I WANT MY PROJECT BACK", I slammed my hand on table scaring them.

I saw Adrian and Stella flinching at my tone.

I never sounded this mad.

How dare they try to steal my hard work?

I will bring that James to streets. How dare he trying to step in my boundary?

Stella looked like she was about to cry an minute. She made herself out as I'm in no talking mode.

"Don't worry Choco. They will pay this time", Adrian showed his evil smirk and walked out to get on the matter.

I have to think other plans after I stop launching.

They need security key. They will surely try other ways to hack into my codes.

It will be tough for them to crack.

But the thing is they will know the basics so it will take a little of time to create other one.

I should wrap things before that.

Things will get nastier if people found about lawsuit.

I will lose some stocks. I can manage.

All I have to convince the board of directors.

Siting, still staring hard at my computer window I felt my reflection glaring hard at me.

How could I be this careless?

I shouldn't have left to vacation.

My first priority was to launch it asap so I could avoid this phase.

It happens every time when a industry starts its new product.

It's our duty to protect ours.

And I failed.

Like two hours later Adrian came inside.

"I have stopped it. I filed a lawsuit against them. Don't worry they will eventually come to us", he tapped my shoulder.

"I hope so Adrian", I answered absent mindedly.

"What is it?", He asked me as I'm still in daze.

"It's my fault Adrian. I should have been careful or I should have let the people know I'm working on something like that. I haven't told anyone as I have to be sure with myself first. Ugh..it's my fault Adrian. I have to launch Doc-F to raise some stocks that had been recently down not to take biggest drop with law suit", I sighed as guilt took over me completely.

"Choco?", He called out.

"It's not your fault. You are amazing and you always will be", he hugged me but it didn't make me any better.

I nodded at him.

As he left my phone started ringing.

It's a video call.

The name in called ID got me relaxed.

My heart started pounding at an unknown excitement.

"Hey", he called out with the killer smile of his.

"Hey", I waved back.

"Missing your hubby?", He smirked making me laugh.

I wonder myself how he can make me laugh even when at my worse situation.

"You bet. And did I warn you not to flirt with me or not?", Rolling my eyes at him I asked.

"Well I'm missing you.And about your warning 'I don't care. I will flirty with you however I want', his arrogance was back.

"Now Mr.Arrogant starting to show his real face", I teased.

"I have always been myself when I'm with you. Trust me even I find it weird", his answer caught me up with those heart pounding emotions.

He never tries to impress me but I'm impressed by his simple words even when he makes no effort.

"You look stressed", he stared at me catching me.

"A little", I admitted.

"Would you like my assistance? Your hubby is smart..you know..unlike you", I laughed at his statement. I can see the concern in his words.

"If I need I will. But you are the

dumbest guy I have ever seen", I teased again.

"Knowing you, you will never seek help even if you need anything. You have a big ego", he smirked.

"It's not ego. I'm capable of handling myself", I glared at him.

"Whatever..I have to go. You will get a surprise from two hours now", he ended the call with a wink making me hot.

I was smiling at our conversation we had.

My worry was long gone.

I busied myself with few files till I was interrupted by Stella.

"Yes Stella?", I saw her fidgeting looking scared.

"Mam..", she looked troubled.

"What is it Stella? Go on", I encouraged her as she seemed reluctant.

"Mam..I like you", her statement made me knit my brows in confusion.

She started removing her blouse.. what is she doing?

"STELLA?", I called out in confusion.

"Isabella..I like you..in romantic way", my mouth hung open in shock.

I couldn't bring myself to say something.

"Wait..wait..Stella", I tried to say something but my mouth was locked.

Never in my life I imagined to get a proposal from a woman especially in this way.

The next thing happened was beyond imagination.

"Are you into girls?", I saw Aaron who stood as shocked as me at my doorway.

I stared in horror.

Like when a wife cheated on husband and caught red-handed by him.

"NO! I like your abs", I snapped in one go.

I want ground to swallow me up.

"I will wait outside", Aaron smirked at my answer and walked out while my cheeks turned ten shades pink.

"Stella...", Walking up to her I made her button up her blouse.

Her head hung low in humiliation. We both didn't expect my husband.

"Mam?", She cried.

"It's okay..Stella..it's okay", hugging her I comforted her.

"It's a beautiful confession. But taking off your blouse is..Umm..surprised me", I said trying to be honest.

"But Stella..are you sure you are into girls? I mean you..could be bisexual too. Your feelings towards Adrian seemed genuine. Think about it", wiping her tears I told..making her surprised.

"Relax yourself for a while and come out. I will be with my husband", I hugged her once again and got out.

"That's not how a surprise should be", I complained as I joined him in waiting room.

"Well your surprise took me off guard", he smirked.

I groaned hard. I really felt like I cheated on him.

"It's not what you think", I said taking a seat next to him.

"Yeah. You admitted you like my abs", he teased.

Now I want someone to kidnap me to Mars.

This is so embarrassing.

"Why are you here?", I diverted him.

"You feel embarrassed. Alright. I have some things to take care", He sounded angry at the end.

"Whatever. Get out..I have work to do", I walked to door.

"Are you showing me out?", His head cocked on side narrowing his eyes accusing me.

"No..I'm kicking you out. Thanks to you. I have a lot on my plate", I smirked and walked out.

"Isabella Kingston", I heard his frustrated groan making me laugh.

Though I'm taking a big fall I felt myself not panic as someone who made me calm and make me feel loved.

Hope we will win the law suit!