"Unbelievable," Skylar muttered under her breath what she saw about herself that she had no idea existed in her. "It would take me some time to digest this one."
"Take your time but I hope it won't affect your plan," Medina said with assurance, making Skylar sigh and delete everything that Medina kept recording. She already engraved it to her mind.
"It won't." She responded before asking, "Anything for me?"
"A surprise visit." She answered, giving her boss her coat.
"So it's time to stir conflict between them…" She grinned slyly and wore her coat.
"Yes, boss and Ruby is quite impressive dealing with this job." She admitted, making Skylar nod.
"Tell her to observe and not obvious but close enough to stir conflict." Skylar responded firmly before adding, "And tell her, Vincencio and I will be visiting her."
"Okay, but are you sure about that? I mean, Ruby and Gregory thing." her secretary and beta wondered carefully since Ruby was an escort and Monica was a slutty bitch she still hates.
"Don't worry, I think Ruby's presence is good for Gregory, and by the time, Monica falls, it will be easier for Gregory to let her go. Although, it might take some time." She answered with a nod, making Medina frown.
"Are you saying, letting Gregory cheat again?" she guessed but Skylar shook her head.
"No, letting their toxic marriage end. Both must choose to let go of each other before Ruby can fully save Gregory because Monica will be in our hands." She clarified her plan and Medina could not believe it.
"That's your plan?" she was unsure about her boss's plan.
"With Ruby and Gregory? Yes, but with Monica," Skylar firmly answered but trailed off a little when it came to Monica before continuing, "…I'm still in the process of making it work."
"It's getting close, isn't it?" She guessed as they headed to the lift.
"Pretty much. I just need Vincencio to be okay without me around." She sighed, making Medina chuckle.
"Are you talking about yourself?" She gasped teasingly.
"Oh, shut up." Skylar glared and entered the lift alone.
"Have a nice night, Boss." Medina chuckled, making Skylar roll her eyes, ignoring her completely and the lift closed.
***
Like what she planned, Skylar took Vincencio with her when they decided to make a surprise visit to Gregory's resort. They wanted to check the updates of the renovations and updates around the area they talked about. So far, the couple had no comment aside from noticing the warmness spreading throughout the resort.
"I see this is hitting off the hook." Vincencio greeted Gregory with familiarity as soon as they saw each other.
"Vince, Skylar. My friends, it's a pleasant surprise." Gregory brotherly hugged Vincencio and greeted Skylar with a friendly kiss on her cheek. The couple noticed his nice glow upon his smile.
"Same here and you're doing a great job managing the place," Skylar commented positively, making Gregory smile proudly.
"Well, I got some help." He grinned, confusing Vincencio.
"Help?" He wondered before looking at his wife who shook her head. "We didn't send any help aside from the construction team."
"Oh, it's not from your company but you know the Park-Kim couple, they decided to help me too when they came here and checked my resort. They said you told them to check this place and give me honest feedback. They did and lent me a hand which I accept that's why I feel good recently." Gregory admitted, making the couple happy.
"Who they sent?" he curiously asked.
"Wait, a second. She's doing her rounds at this time." Gregory checked his watch before they headed to the resort's restaurant.
"You know her schedule?" Vincencio teased.
"Well, we worked together and made sure everything was equally divided." He responded professionally but the couple noticed something else.
"She sounded a good partner for you," Skylar commented, making Gregory nod and smile as if he were talking to his ex-fiancee he once lost.
"Yeah, I like her too." He subconsciously admitted, catching Vincencio's attention.
"You do?" he quickly asked, making Gregory smile shyly.
"I mean, as a business partner. Nothing more and I'm married." He defended but his shy blush was already giving the answer.
"But be honest, if you're not, will you consider dating whoever is helping you manage this resort?" Vincencio carefully asked, making Gregory sigh before meeting their gaze steadily.
"Maybe but I'm married. So, I'm not going to entertain it." He honestly answered them but there was admission already – he was attracted to someone who was not his wife.
"Greg, once things reached its limit, you have to let it go and hope it'll change for the better." Skylar sincerely advised and hoped for Gregory's peace. Gregory knew what she was referring to and nodded.
"I hope so too." He smiled hopefully when he saw the person he was eager to let them meet and call the lady. "Ms. Wilson! Over here."
"Mr. Sterling, I've been looking for you. Mr. and Mrs. Chua are hoping for a family suite reservation for next month. They'll be having a family reunion."
"Okay, for how many pax?"
"Thirty to fifty pax which I gave them the deluxe package deal and loyalty reward for their early down payment."
"Did they state where they're going to use the royalty reward?"
Ruby Wilson, the lady who had been helping Gregory manage the resort came and informed him about the reservation she received from a loyal customer. As they were talking professionally, the Saison-Monsour couple carefully watched them with amusement.
"Wifey, the way they speak to each other is good. I like their vibe together." Vincencio whispered to his wife.
"Same here but look at Gregory. He tried to keep it professional but his eyes glowed whenever Ruby talked to him." Skylar whispered back what she noticed around Gregory.
"True and I'm shipping them." He chuckled, making Skylar frown.
"Shipping? Where did you get that?" she curiously asked.
"Oh, it's a couple of things I kept hearing from the generation today." He answered, shrugging his shoulders but Skylar still did not understand it.
"Okay…if you say so…" Skylar replied, not caring what it meant, and focused on what silent romance happening between Ruby and Gregory.
"Actually, they asked if they could keep the points and use them for later since they could not come up with anything at the moment."
"And what did you say?"
"I explained the process of accumulating royalty points and they decided to keep it until next month. I think they were going to use it on the spot in case they exceeded the budget."
"Okay, that's good, monitor it, and thanks for informing me."
"It's my job."
"Ahm, can we interrupt now?" Vincencio asked, cutting their sweet silence, and making Gregory blush.
"Oh, right, these are my friends and business partners whom I told you before came in a surprise visit." Gregory quickly introduced them to Ruby who pleasantly smiled at them.
"Oh, hello. It's a pleasure to meet you." Ruby greeted them politely.
"This is Ruby Wilson, the help that I'm talking about." Gregory introduced Ruby to the couple.
"Ah, the one you proudly introduced to us." Vincencio teased and Gregory blushed but kept it quiet.
"Well, she's been a great help around the resort. She's more organized than I am." He said humorously, making Ruby playfully hit his arm.
"Greg, I'm not a neat freak, you're just easily forget things when get overwhelmed." Ruby pointed out, making him chuckle.
"Guilty. I easily panicked." He admitted.
"I could already see that." She shook her head dismissing the topic.
"And you look great together." Vincencio teased them.
"We're not that thing," Ruby responded making Gregory's smile go thin.
"Why?" Vincencio asked curiously.
"I don't do thirty party kind of thing or stealing someone's husband." She honestly answered, making Gregory look away and order something for them.
"But seriously, you're great together," Skylar said and sternly looked at them before glancing at the person a couple of feet away from their area. "You're a better partner for Gregory."
"Say that again." Monica's voice boomed as she stormed to their table. "I dare you."
"Honey, calm down we're just talking." Gregory tried to calm Monica's furious state.
"Greg, it's okay. This is how we talk, right, Monica." Skylar daringly said, triggering Monica's anger more.
"Indeed we do. So, say it again for you to see what's coming next." Monica spat and dared her again.
"That Ruby is a better partner for Gregory." Skylar challenged sarcastically and the next thing that happened was a loud slap landed across Skylar's cheek. Monica had slapped her.
"MONICA!" Gregory shouted and was about to pull Monica away but she quickly yanked it away.
"Oh my, my hand slipped." Monica scoffed venomously before grinning, "That hurt right?"
"Oh boy, Wifey, be tame." Vincencio sighed and caressed Skylar's thigh, hoping it'd come to his wife.
"Nice slap," Skylar commented but when she looked sternly at Monica, the air shifted dangerously. Then she added with venom. "But remember what I told you, Monica. Don't cross me."
"YOU'RE MAKING ME!" She screamed madly. However, Skylar sat on her chair with crossed legs and gave an intimidating aura of a ruler – a queen.
"Then don't fall for me," Skylar said coldly and hit Monica like thunder.
"I-in your d-dreams." Monica stuttered, trying to gain control but facing Skylar's grim was like facing a bloody death.
"No, in your dreams." Skylar corrected her and just like that, Monica stormed out, making Gregory sigh and slump on his chair again.
"Sorry about my wife. She recently easily gets mad which she won't tell me why." Gregory sighed in defeat, confused about his wife's sudden temperament.
Skylar knew it. She knew the reason why Monica's temper suddenly shifted and it was because of her last prey, Mr. Choi. They had a pleasurable connection for information and his death caused a disturbance in her routine, which Skylar liked to stir and Ruby would be adding flame in secret.
"It's okay, I reacted unprofessionally there. So, I apologize." Skylar apologized for being unprofessional but she was not sorry about stirring conflict inside Monica's mind.
"None taken, Sky. But give me time and let me handle it." Gregory said and seriously hoped that Skylar would let him deal with his wife.
"If that's what you wish, fine, but by the next time you see me here, I hope your answer will be different." Skylar sternly said, making Gregory sigh, troubled and defeated. Ruby caressed his back for assuring support.
"Hope so too." Gregory hoped the same but his smile still held sadness whenever Monica was the topic.
"Okay, what are you two talking about?" Vincencio interjected in wonder, making Skylar chuckle.
"A private business that I'll tell you soon." Skylar amusingly answered before turning to Ruby. "And nice meeting you Ruby. Please, take care of this stupid man."
"I will," Ruby answered with assurance, making Gregory look sad but grateful for what she said.
***
Another morning hits the Saison-Monsour household, Skylar keeps herself busy from thinking about what she discovered about her deadly side and the stir that she did yesterday around Monica. However, it was not easy to keep it hidden when Vincencio was an early bird.
"Wifey, what's for breakfast?" Vincencio sneaked behind his wife, making Skylar jump and almost turn and stab him from doing it.
"HUBBY! DON'T GO SNEAKING UP ON ME WHEN I'M HOLDING A KNIFE IN THE MORNING!" Skylar whined grumpily while showing the kitchen knife, making Vincencio chuckle.
"Cute, but I'm coming to the office with you." Feeling good, Vincenico chuckled and dropped his desire to work again which doesn't sit right with Skylar's ears.
"YOU WHAT?!" Skylar glared at him, holding the knife tightly, making Vincencio gulp.
"Wifey, the knife. Put down the knife and we'll talk." Vincencio calmly and gently said, making Skylar groan but obeyed, relieving Vincencio.
"So, yesterday, what do you mean about private business?" he went to the topic, making Skylar sigh and nod.
"Gregory's marriage and don't worry it was not breaking their marriage off when it's unsalvageable." She answered briefly which was understandable already.
"I didn't think their marriage was in that bad shape already." He commented, not caring about other's marriages aside from his marriage with Skylar.
"Gregory shared their story and luckily, he still believes that I'm not his ex-fiancee." She slightly chuckled but went sad when shared what she knew. "But Monica forgets him and he's losing himself. That's why I gave Gregory an ultimatum."
"Wifey, you're not doing this because of your past or still having feelings for him, right?" he curiously wondered since Skylar rarely showed that she cares.
"I'm not. So, don't question my love for you." With a glare, Skylar said, turning off the stove before adding, "I'm doing this because he's your friend."