Billionaire's December Despair

sly snatched them out of the air with a single, deft hand. In a matter of minutes, t

d, Ms. Summer?"

the checkout and p

he time, mindful that his employer might be growing hungry or impatient. It was

s remarked as they exited the mall, the cart of g

workplace nearby?" Her question held a note of earnest curio

tion sickness or feeling nauseous," Osiris playfully qui

s. She appreciated his polite gesture of holding the car

further ado, he steered the car away from the mall, dictating the sp

n you drive?" Summer asked, o

Osiris inquired, seemingl

n silence, her lips sealed, while Osiris seemed to be in his el

on the brakes, which took Summer by surprise.

mer patiently waited for Osi

must be rich, huh?

e? I look trust

an be de

awe as she effortlessly cooked. He didn't do much except marvel at her culinary skills. Whe

to go,

re amazing! Thank you, by the w

t is

r number? In ca

ing to her, and swiftly typed something. Then she returned th

didn't acknowledge him. She waved back, thou

he received no response from Summer. Nonetheless, he wa

cipation hanging in the air as he mentally rev

e announced, knocking on the gra

reply from behind

with significance, a culinary crossroads that would determine Osiris' fate. The tension hung palpably in the room as he couldn't help but wrestle with his nerves

agic? I was under the impression that you couldn't cook. Please, do join me," Mr. Cesar excla

nt to intrude," Osiris repl

u should consider gracing my table with your culinary talents ever

ed with thoughts of the dishes he would prepare on the morrow. Amidst th

cooking. We could make it a side gig, and I'll comp

e," Summe

Osiris

morrow. I'm quite sleepy at

Osiris a

orkplace. He casually mentioned that his morning routine

the car came to a halt, verifying their locat

engrossed in scrolling through his sma

uge," Osir

meal you'll prepare. I find the food here

Sir," Osiris

Cesar bid him as Osiri

his lifeline called 'call a friend'--if

! Osiris badly

and forth in the dimly lit kitchen. Beads of sweat formed on his forehead as the seconds ticked away like hours

! HELP!" Osiris' voice echoed with

e came through the phone, laced with

t, an anxious plea for assistance, his eyes darting to the clock

nd of hurried footsteps in the background put her in a pani

, I'M ON

that belied her annoyance. The sizzle of vegetables in a hot pan and the aromatic symphony of herbs and spi

s ignited by the explosion of flavors that danced on his palate. He couldn't help but

reprimand pulled Osiris back from his gastronomic reverie. He paused, his index fing

Are you coming?" Osiris asked, h

onse held a hint of amusement, her eyes sparkling with

le wait, Summer's phone buzz

. Are you hungry?" Summer read the message and couldn't

ty retort elicited a chuckle from Osiris, an

ting moments of Summer,

iris suggested as soon as he opened t

dded in a

ys it," Summer remarked, her gaze fixed on Osir

r cooking? That's what I really mean." Osir

playfully rolling her eyes, yet the connection between them

is to refine his culinary skills under Summer's patient guidanc

ine delight. She couldn't help but hug Osiris, her joy evident in her warm embrace. In a moment of spont

ickly pulled back, her cheeks flushing w

Osiris stammered, attempting to reciprocate, b

incident with a nervous chuckle, but the exchange lingered in the

r deliver to Cesar's company. Summer mentioned that next week, she might be busier as she would resume her job hunt, and this

ed since their last encounter. Osiris couldn't help but comment, "I

ords, as he handed her an envelope co

're making it big, huh?" Summer rem

ve it all to you. You deserve it," Osiris

, take half of it." Summer attempted to h

about me; you need it more," Os

r asked, still offeri

d, pushing the envel

Summer said with a cheerful smile as she tucked the paym

ride," Osiris offered. The Starbucks was get

driving is pretty f

they made their way out of St

n," Summer revealed t

r w

ess! Kathryn Bernardo, Anne Curtis,

siris playfully teased, which

ything sensible," Summer m

ollowed her closely. When he managed to reach her and grab her a