Rachel's face was already red when she left his room. She lean against the wall and patted her chest.
What was Chad going to do?
She said her good morning as she passed few maids on her way to the dining room. She walked into the dining, pulled out a chair and sat down.
"Good morning" she said as she picked up a plate and served herself.
"Good morning, Rachel" Mr Torres raised his head, smiled and said.
Mina and Mrs Torres rolled their eyes at Rachel. They don't like her been here.
Mr Torres asked, "Where is Chad?"
"He will be here soon" Rachel answered.
Just then, they heard footsteps bouncing down the stairs. Everybody turns their head to see Chad walking down the stairs. He entered the dining room, sat down beside Rachel, picked up a plate and served himself the same food Rachel took.
Anger and jealousy burned Mina's heart as she watched the both of them sit beside each other. After taking some few bites, Chad turned his head to look at Rachel. Rachel's lips were oily, but it does not look disgusting. Chad smiled, took the napkin in front of him and wiped her lips gently.
Rachel was shocked. She turned her head to look at him.
"Your lips were oily" Chad said as he dropped the napkin, then Rachel replied with a "Oh... Thanks" then she turned to her food and continued eating heartily.
A rush of jealousy swept through Mina. She looked at Rachel with envy. She wished Rachel was not staying with them. After taking few more bites, Chad wiped his mouth with the napkin and stood up. "We will be leaving now" he said.
Rachel stood up also and took her school bag, but as she was about to sling it over her shoulder, Chad snatched her bag and gave it to the maid. Taking her hand in his, he led her out of the dining room. Mrs Torres immediately stood up and stopped Chad.
"Chad, wait"
He stopped in his tracks and turned his head slowly. "What?" he asked.
Mrs Torres hesitated before saying, "Mina will be following you. You should drop her off at school"
Mina raised her head to look at Mrs Torres. She was confused. She knew Chad will never agree to take her to school, but she kept quiet and watched what will happen next. Mrs Torres pulled Mina up from the chair and pushed her towards Chad. "Mina is following you"
Chad glanced at Mina and said, "She has her driver, right? He should be the one to take her to school" he turned his head to look at Rachel. "I have to drop Rachel off at school"
Before Mrs Torres could say anything, Chad has already left. Anger clouded her face again. She turned to look at her husband and gave him a death glare. Mr Torres raised his eyebrows slightly. "What?"
"You..." Mrs Torres did not know what to say. Anger continued to burn in her. If Mr Torres had not agreed for Rachel staying with them, Chad would have taken Mina to school. With Rachel staying with them will ruin all her plans. She wanted Chad and Mina to go out on a date and she wanted Mina to be more closer to Chad, but this Rachel has spoiled everything.
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The driver drove to pick Johanna at home before heading to their school. He dropped them at school and drove towards the company.
At carpeDiem Torres
As soon as Chad entered the company, the company erupted. Everyone was excited to see Chad. They immediately stood up and bow.
"Sir Chad, good morning"
"Sir Chad, you are welcome back"
"Sir Chad, we have missed you so much"
"Sir Chad, welcome back to the company"
Chad only nodded and smiled as he walked pass them. The female staffs began to gossip as they watched him enter the elevator.
"Sir Chad is more handsome than the last time we saw him"
"Of course. OMG! I can't just take my eyes off him. Did you see the way he just walked in? I don't know what he saw in that poor farm worker that made him fall in love with her?" she used her hand to fan herself as she said so.
"Exactly, but I don't care about her. I want to go to his office to welcome him. It's been a long time now" one said and turned to leave, but another dragged her back and said, "Let me go first, then you can all go in after"
All the female staff rolled their eyes at her and turned to leave.
In the conference room.
The return of Chad made many executives excited. His parents has done most of the work for him, it's only for them to report to him everything that happened when he was not in the company.
During the meeting, they showed him the samples of all the shoes they made and the chart they have created which listed the top clients along with the next best client and they showed him how they have done a good deal with the clients.
After the meeting, Chad walked into his office. He removed his suit jacket, hung it over his chair, sat down and lean back in his chair. He closed his eyes and breathed a relieving sigh, then his lips formed a smile. Joy knocked and entered his office and she was shocked when she saw him smiling. This was the first time she saw him smile like this.
Seeing him smile even made her smile too.
"Sir Chad," she called out.
Chad opened his eyes when he heard Joy's voice. He quickly sat up in his chair and asked, "What do you want?"
"I came here to drop this document for you, sir Chad. Your signature is needed right here sir"
Chad nodded. "Okay. Drop them"
Joy moved closer and dropped the files on the table then she took few steps back wards, put her hand behind her back and smiled, "Sir Chad, do you need anything else?"
He waved his hand. "No, but If I need anything, I will call you. You can leave now"
Joy bowed, turned and left the office. Chad took the documents, flipped it opened, then he began to work on it.
Later in the evening, Chad decided to surprise Rachel by taking her to a shopping mall. The moment they stepped into the mall, Chad swept his gaze across the store and he said to the sales person. "Give me all the clothes in her size"
Rachel was dumbstruck.
This was her first time going out shopping with Chad and of course, Chad is rich and he will do everything for the person he loves. He does not care if he had to buy the entire shopping mall for her, as long as she is happy.
The sales person immediately led Rachel into the store. Chad sat down on the chair, drinking coffee, leg crossed, reading the newspaper while waiting for Rachel. Rachel went around the store, looking at everything with her eyes widely opened in surprise. She checked the tag price on the clothes, but they were all expensive.
After looking round the store, she picked nothing because all the clothes there were so expensive. She turned to face the salesperson and said shyly, "Can you please bring me all the clothes that are not expensive. All the clothes here are just too expensive"
Just then, Chad came in and asked, "What's the matter?"
Rachel walked up to him and held his hand. "Chad, all the dresses here are so expensive"
Chad looked at her with blank expression. "You think they are expensive?"
Rachel nodded.
Chad laughed and patted her head gently. "They are not" he said and turned to the sales person. "Bring all the clothes"