A Chance Encounter
Stella had pulled her hair into a neat ponytail, with curtain bangs framing her face, and paired it with a monochrome black outfit consisting of a formal shirt and a fitted pencil skirt. She felt drained and fatigued, yet the thought of returning home brought a sense of impending conflict with Magdalene that she dreaded. Although her day had been long and exhausting, Stella couldn't shake off the memory of Apollo's captivating presence. The way he had affected her was something she had never experienced before, and the thought of him continued to occupy her mind and leave her feeling unusually flustered.
As Stella walked slowly to the bar, Aaron was captivated by her every move. The seductive sway of her hips in her fitted dress revealed an irresistible curvaceousness that sent his mind reeling. As he watched her, a nagging realization crept into his mind - there was something hauntingly familiar about her.
Angela teased his earlobe with a sultry bite and Aaron swiveled towards her, flashing a charming wink. "It was quite enjoyable," he said with a smirk, rising from the seat. Confused by his abrupt departure, Angela rolled her eyes before standing up as well.
Stella settled onto the barstool, her voice lacking enthusiasm. "Get me a whiskey," she mumbled. The bartender caught her eye, and with a smirk,he said."One whiskey for the Miss 'No Names,' coming right up." "Don't worry I won't disturb you this time "Just as Stella was about to roll her eyes, another voice interjected from behind her. "Yeah, just don't," it echoed.
.A tall man with dark hair and magnetic chocolate brown eyes approached her. His muscular physique and well-toned body were accentuated by the tattoos etched on his skin, making him undeniably attractive and captivating. Stella couldn't deny the magnetic pull she felt towards him.
"Hello," Aaron greeted her with a faint smile that Stella hesitantly reciprocated. As he studied her more closely, his recognition dawned – she was none other than the young and captivating CEO of the Cruze Empire.
Stella sensed that refusing him would be a futile endeavor, knowing that his intention was to charm her. "I'm Aaron," he introduced himself smoothly, extending his hand for a handshake. Stella, reluctant to engage, sighed and reciprocated his gesture with a halfhearted shake. "Stella," she offered curtly. Undeterred, Aaron grinned and responded, "Nice to meet you." Her aloof response prompted a polite nod from her as she averted her gaze, signaling her disinterest in further conversation.
Aaron didn't waste time with small talk. "I recognize you," he declared, getting straight to the point. Stella turned to him, her attention piqued. "Pardon me?" she responded. "Stella Cruze, CEO of the Cruze Empire," Aaron clarified. "I just wanted to say hello." he explained with a smile. Clearly not in the mood for conversation, Stella glanced away.
"I see," Stella replied, taking a sip of her whiskey. "You know, I'm quite impressed by your accomplishments," Aaron declared. Somewhat taken aback, Stella mustered a polite smile, "Um.. thanks." He continued, "My company was considering a potential collaboration."
"I'm sorry, Aaron," Stella responded firmly, "don't you think this isn't the appropriate place for discussing business like this?" Aaron chuckled, his wink lingering in the air. "Well, you can expect me in your office tomorrow," he replied confidently. Visibly exasperated, Stella downed her whiskey in one gulp."one whiskey please."She said to the bartender who took her cup.
Aaron left Gang, a smirk of satisfaction plastered on his face. He was confident in his approach, hopeful that he had the upper hand in this matter. In his eyes, it was a win-win situation. This time, he wasn't about to let Apollo outdo him.