Stewart International Group
"Good morning Patricia."
"Good morning El, so how was it?"
"How was what?" Ellie asked.
"The dinner party, was it fun?"
"Yeah, we had fun. Mel prepared a lovely dinner for us and a very tasty dessert."
"The apple custard?"
When Ellie nodded her head, Patricia closed her eyes and groaned in frustration. "Everytime I think about it, I feel nauseous."
"Are you a victim too?" Ellie asked.
She vigorously nodded her head and answered, "Don't remind me. She bought me a whole big bowl of it and I couldn't say no."
Elli chuckled and helplessly shook her head. "Well, all of us suffered a lot yesterday too."
"Hmmm, so did Sebastian enjoy the party too?" Patricia asked.
"I am sure he did, we had a really good time. I never expected their group to be so jolly and noisy." Picking up a paper from the desk, Ellie asked, "Is this boss's schedule for the day?"
"Uh huh, made some slight changes."
"Changes? Everything looks pretty much the same to me. Sometimes I really wonder how he manages to follow the same schedule everyday. I mean I get bored if I eat the same food twice or may thrice, except for cup noodles though because I love them. Anyway, don't you think the boss should change his schedule a bit?" Ellie asked.
"Yes and you know who can help him with that?" When she gave her a confused look, Patricia added, "You, you can help him change his schedule."
"What? Me? I don't think so he will like it if I make any changes." Ellie knew how strict and punctual Sebastian was for his schedule. She didn't want to make any kind of changes that would piss him off.
"Well, if you don't start or take an initiative, he will never volunteer to change them. You know how Sebastian is right? I mean, why do you think i was I was so shocked and horrified when he left office early yesterday?" Without waiting for Ellie's reply Patricia added, "It's because that has never happened. It's as rare as snowing in summer."
"But that can never happen."
"Exactly my point, so imagine how you would feel if that really happens? Look El, I know it's not easy to work with him but Sebastian is not as cold and bad he portrays himself as. He just needs a push you know, like yesterday. I am very sure that he decided to attend the party because he didn't want you to miss it. Well, that is still very unusual of him because Sebastian doesn't think or care about anyone but still, you were the reason why he pushed himself out of his office before time."
When Ellie gave her confused look, Patricia added, "What I mean is that you should give Sebastian that push by making changes in his schedule. Make him get used to those changes slowly."
"Wait, why me?" Ellie asked.
"Apart from the fact that you are his assistant, I think you can only bring those changes in his life." Patricia was very sure that Ellie could teach Sebastian how to live and enjoy his life. And lead him to the world of happiness.
Keeping quiet for quite some time, Ellie said, "But boss strictly told me not to mess up with his schedule."
"Sebastian says many things but that doesn't mean you shouldn't try. I mean, don't you think it's worth a shot? We can at least try right?" Patricia asked.
Thinking for quite some time, Ellie sighed, "Alright, I'll think about it."
Grabbing Ellie's hand, Patricia said, "Sebastian needs help El. In the process of working hard and taking the company to where it is now, he has lost himself completely."
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