Did you...did you think about your past?" Linda asked hesitantly.
Ann nodded and gazed at Linda.
"Don't worry Lindy. I'm ok now", She said drinking more water.
Just then the food arrived.
"Come, let's dig in. My work hasn't finished yet. So I need to get back quickly", Ann said while taking some rice.
They finished everything and got back to their work.
Ann continued with the report and it was 5 by the time she finished.
She was satisfied with her own work.
'Should I submit it today itself or wait for tomorrow as per the deadline?'
She looked at the chairman's office.
'I guess he is there'.
She stood up, fixed her dress, brushed her hair with her hand, took all the needed documents and walked towards the chairman's office.
"Where is his secretary?", she thought.
Ann knocked at the door twice.
"Come in". She heard a deep but muffled voice. Ann took a deep breath and went in.
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Michael's POV
The door opened slowly. A stunning woman wearing a black sheath dress came to his sight.
Michael was stunned to see the beautiful woman approaching him.
He felt in some way hypnotized - dazzled but appalled at the same time.
She had a slim, hourglass figure. Her skin was perfect and glowing - it stirred up the memories of their most intimate times.
Michael's gaze now went to her lips, which were red ripe and luscious.
It reminded him of the countless kisses they had in the past.
He wanted to touch it, feel it, taste it and make it his own once again.
All at once he seemed to lose control of himself. Michael suddenly looked away from her to the documents she had handed over.
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"You have managed to submit the report before time. Its seems you never fail to impress me, Ms Stephen", he said while looking through the documents.
"How can you say that Mr.Smith?. We have only known each other for two days now."
Ann looked mockingly at Michael.
" Are you sure, Anna?"
Michael raised his head and gazed intensely at Ann seeking for answers. He hoped that she could remember something, anything, about their past.
Her forehead creased in confusion.
What is he talking about? And why is he suddenly calling me on first-name basis.
"I'm sorry Mr.Smith, but I didn't get what you are saying"
Disappointment was clearly written on his face. He sighed.
"Nothing, Ms.Stephen. If there is nothing else, you can leave".
Ann nodded and left.
Michael was left alone to dwell on the past.
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It was 6.30pm when Mr.Flynn came to Ann's desk.
"Ann, you ready? We will go first.
Mr.Smith will reach there by 7.
"Ok Mr.Flynn". She followed him out to his car.
The meeting was set up in a club by Mr.Oswald.
They arrived at one of the biggest bars in the city, which was filled with neon lights and loud music.
People were dancing, drinking and enjoying themselves.
"What kind of meeting place is this? It's so noisy and crowded", Ann yelled at Mr.Flynn due to the loud ear-piercing music.
"He always chooses places like this. At least we can have a night out on a weekday". Mr.Flynn replied.
They were directed to a private room which was less noisy.
The room was elegant and consisted of a four-seater table with two sofa seats. It had a private bar as well.
Mr.Oswald was already seated on the sofa seat and was having a glass of wine.
"Good evening, Mr.Oswald", Mr.Flynn greeted him with a broad smile." I hope we are not late".
A bald man in his late 40's raised his head and looked at the person who greeted him.
"No.. no.. Mr.Flynn, I am the early bird here. I was having another meeting at this place. It ended just 10 mins back". His eyes travelled to the person standing next to Mr.Flynn.
His eyes were full of lust as he looked at Ann from her head to toe,
scanning every inch of her body as if he was able to see through her clothes.
A shiver went down her spine.
She felt uncomfortable standing there.
Ann hated his eyes - the lustful and indecent look which he hurled towards her.
She had no option but to tolerate this for the time being, since she had to keep her job.
Ann took a deep breath, plastered a fake smile on her face and said,
"Hello Mr.Oswald. How are you doing?"
"Hello Ann! Long time no see. I thought you forgot your best client here". Mr.Oswald stood up and kissed both her cheeks as a gesture of greeting and dragged her to the sofa seat to sit with him .
Both Ann and Flynn were surprised by this sudden move that they missed the person standing at the door. He had a deadly glare and his fists were clenched, emanating
a cold aura all through the room.