Daisy was not a young girl who was clueless about the adult world. She immediately realized what had happened and why Leena was still asleep this late into the morning. As she looked at Kevin's uncomfortable expression, she could not help but feel embarrassed. Her face turned red. Fortunately, her cell phone rang the same moment. It saved her from the awkwardness of the situation.
"It is Leena," Daisy told Kevin as she took a look at the caller ID. She pressed the answer key.
"Sis Daisy, it's me, Leena. Did I disturb you at work?" Leena wore a sports attire that day. Leaning her back against the soft sofa in the president's office of FX International Group, she spoke on the phone in her sweet voice. She looked quite cozy and comfortable.
"Leena, I am glad that you still remember to call me! I heard you came back yesterday. You didn't inform us. Did you forget us so easily? Hmm, I wonder." Daisy passed the file in her hand to Mark who walked over to her. She relaxed her stiff arm.
"Ha ha. I'm sorry, Sis Daisy! I was just too busy after I landed, so I went home. I forgot to call you. But you see now, I called immediately as soon as I remembered to." Leena blinked at Edward. She had come to FX International Group to thank him for buying her the expensive villa. Leena had chosen all their presents very carefully and planned to give them when she visited their home. However, Aunt Cynthia and Uncle Jonathan had gone out. As for the others? Some went to work and one was at school. No one was home. So, she decided to bring the gifts to FX International Group. Besides, Rain was also here. She could give him his present here without having to visit his house.
"You wicked girl. Come and visit us. We haven't seen you in about a month." Daisy glanced at Kevin who just shrugged his shoulders. He wouldn't interfere with Leena's freedom. She had her own life and he would never impede her choices.
I am with Edward right now. We are going out to have lunch. Will you join us?" Leena asked Daisy as Edward gestured at her to do so.
What? You are at FX International Group right now? Aren't you sleeping at home?" Daisy was surprised to hear that Leena was with Edward. She turned to glance at Kevin in confusion. He told her that she was still sleeping! Had he been making it up?
Err... who told you I was sleeping? I woke up." Immediately, Leena's face turned red upon hearing Daisy's words. She lowered her head shyly and hid the blush on her cheeks with her long and black hair. She was afraid that Edward would see her expression. Luckily, the hair saved her.
"Who told me? It's your guess. So, where are you going to have lunch? I'll have to check if there is anything we need to handle in the afternoon. If not, I'll come there directly to meet you." Daisy raised her eyebrows at Kevin, seeking his response. Kevin nodded to indicate that he was fine with the arrangement. He asked Lee, who was standing beside him, to look over his schedule for the afternoon. Meanwhile, Mark checked the Senior Colonel's schedule for today on his planner. He was quick at his job.
Wait a second. I don't have a clue. Let me ask Edward." Leena got off the phone and turned to face Edward who was immersed in typing something on his laptop. "Edward, Sis Daisy is asking where we are going for lunch," she told him.
"Pass the phone to me. I'll talk to her," Edward said as he continued to work, not stopping until he finished. He reached out to grab the phone from Leena.
Leena walked over to him. After handing him the phone, she perched on the desk. As she stared at Edward, she realized that both Edward and Kevin were handsome, but they were totally different from each other. They had distinct temperaments. The corners of her mouth turned up at the thought of Kevin.
"Hello. Daisy, let's go to Tender Whispers. It's quiet there. The food there also suits you women." Edward did not feel uncomfortable at all under Leena's admiring gaze. He reached out and pinched her reddish face tenderly, his eyes shining with love. She was his little sister after all. That would never change.
Okay. But I'm not sure yet if I can make it. How about I let you know later, after I have checked my schedule? I'll call you before I get there." Daisy was happy to hear Edward's voice, as could be gauged from her expression. There was nothing but deep affection in her eyes when she talked to Edward.
"Yes, of course. We will wait for you. Take your time and focus on your work. Bye." Edward hung up the phone and looked back at Leena carefully. He found that she was not focused on him at all. Instead, she seemed lost in her thoughts. What was she thinking about so deeply? He waved his hand in front of her eyes to catch her attention.
"Hey! Leena, what are you thinking about?" Edward asked her abruptly. She did not even notice his wavering hand.
Oh, Edward! You almost freaked me out," Leena complained in a grumpy tone, concealing her thoughts cautiously. If Edward knew her mind, she'd be quite embarrassed. He was her brother after all. The sly old fish!
"You are the one who freaked me out! You were staring right through me, without making a single noise." Edward knocked on her head dotingly, handing over her phone.
Ha ha. That's because you are so handsome. So what happened? Will Sis Daisy be having lunch with us?" Leena looked at him, awaiting his answer. She wanted to see Daisy too.
Well, it depends! I'm not sure yet. You can call Belinda and Duke too. Check with them if they can come or not." Edward looked at the files on his desk. His workload had increased all of a sudden because of Rain who had gone to Thailand. No one else could take up his job.
Don't worry! They can make it. I already called them before I came here. But... where is Rain? I haven't seen him yet," Leena wondered in a confused tone. Rain usually appeared promptly whenever she arrived at the company. She had been there for long, but he still had not shown up. Where was his sultry self? Leena thought it was extremely unusual for him to not present himself.
"Oh, yes, Rain! He went to Thailand and hasn't come back yet. I thought he told you about it. Didn't he?" Edward was going through the documents but stopped for a second upon hearing Leena's reply. He thought that Rain had called Leena to complain about his overbearing attitude. But to his surprise, Rain had kept silent and not said a word about it. He surprised him.