"Did you receive the call from my Uncle?" Luke called just to asked Timothy. "What call?" He replied out of confusion. "I haven't received any calls since the last 3 days after the seminar at Fordham University." He adds as he stands up from his seat and went to the water dispenser to drink hot water.
"Really? No calls from Uncle? He told me that he appointed Miss Abernathy to look for somebody in the university to do the case study and you will be the participant." What the hell? Case study?!
"Hold on, a case study? What the hell are you talking about?" Why would they want to study me? Weird, as far as I know; the case study is from the Psychology Programs. Luke on the other hand laughs from the other line. "Silly, it was the way to convince someone under the Aillspawn name to become part of the stockholders of the university. And believe me, man, you'll gonna be happy to who will be the person that's going to your office." Timothy can feel that Luke was smirking and stopping himself from laughing from the other line.
He tsked. "Come on spill the beans, who's going to see me?" He on the other hand felt a tingling feeling of excitement. And he doesn't know why.
"You sounded like you're excited, she will be there in 15 minutes." Wait, she? "So you do know the one who's going to see me?"
"Yup! And when I found out last night, I couldn't help but be excited for you, king of bitter gourds!"
"Shut up, you bastard! If I'm not gonna like the person who's going to see me then I'm calling the university's President about cutting off the deal I made with them since last month!" And now Timothy is remembering how did Luke's Uncle, the University President about having him as their stockholder. Like hell, I would!
"Trust me, man, she was fit to do the case study. Anyways, just call me soon after your first meeting, I would die to know what will be your reaction, king of bitter gourd!" Luke laughs before hanging up the call. Timothy hissed and looked at the giant windows in his office. Why did I even make a deal with that man anyway? Fuck!
The telephone rings and he picks it up. "Yes, John?"
"Sir, there's a girl here who's looking for you and she said she's from Fordham University. And the one Miss Abernathy recommended in doing the private task." That must be the girl. "Ok, let her in and bring us some water after 10 minutes."
"Yes sir" Timothy took his seat on his swivel chair and waited for the girl to enter. After a few minutes of waiting, the door opens and revealed the girl. Oh fuck, she's the girl.
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The moment Gellyn steps inside the huge company, she took a deep breath as she sees how busy everyone is here. She walks towards the lobby sees a lady typing something on the computer. "Hi good morning! I'm here to see Mr. Aillspawn and I'm the student from Fordham Univerity and the one that Miss Abernathy recommend to do the private task."
"For a while Miss." The lady uttered and called someone on the telephone. And she waited for a few seconds before the lady faced her with a smile. "Follow me Miss" She nods as she followed the lady that leads her to the elevator. Gellyn felt a rush of nervousness inside of her and a lot of what-ifs, and even has a part of her that she has to back-out or else she would regret it. But she shook it off as she thinks of her grades. Right! Her grades would matter here than anything, and she has to finish this private task! The elevator opens and there was a man standing there in a suit.
This must be him.
"John, this is Miss Pacala. Take her to Mr. Aillspawn's office." Said and lady. "Sure thing Rebecca, follow me, Miss Pacala. Mr. Aillspawn has been waiting for you." Gellyn nods and followed John. Part of her felt even more nervous when they walked into another pathway on the left corner and then she saw a huge brown door. "This is Mr. Aillspawn's office, you may now enter." John smiled and left her standing by the door.
Will I survive? Darn it, I should have bought my water bottle. Gellyn heaves a deep breath before going inside the humongous office. Her eyes were scanning the whole area and she was amused at how big and spacious this office, not to mention, it has 2 doors inside, a fireplace, bookshelves, potted plants, a water dispenser, a big sofa, and a coffee table.
"Good morning, Miss Pacala." That awaken her senses when she realized that she was facing a man who is reading a magazine. She gulped before giving her greetings. "Good morning as well, Mr. Aillspawn."
"Have a seat on the sofa and we'll talk." She nods and took off her bag and placed it beside her. Mr. Aillspawn then took his seat just in front of her. "I'm well aware of why you're here today Miss Pacala. So tell me, what is it all about?" His voice is icy cold and breathtakingly husky. You can do it Gellyn, let us get this over with.
"The purpose of this private task Sir is to do business with you to become one of the stockholders in our University. And, I believe that this is the way of convincing you to become part of it. Hence, this is a case study; by means of knowing the real you within 3 months." There she said it all straight as what Miss Abernathy oriented her to do and what to say when meeting this man in front of her. Meanwhile, Mr. Aillspawn has been staring at her for the whole time. Oh gosh, did I said something wrong? Or tongue-tied? Oh no!
A smirked perked up in his sexy thin lips. "A case study of me? Like a journal? Or an autobiography? Is that so, Miss Pacala?"
"Some sort of it, yes Sir." She firmly replied. "How about I should know you first before knowing me? I might as well agree to work with you in that private task of yours. Or, you will leave my office without forming a business with me. You choose Miss Pacala."
Shoot, if only it's not my grades that depend on this then I wouldn't do this task! "Fine, what do you want to know about me, Mr. Aillspawn?" She faced him with pure confidence. All she got in mind is to get this over with so that she can start-up in making the task. Mr. Aillspawn then smiled as he scooted a little bit forward to have a closer look at her face. "Tell me all about you, Miss Pacala." His voice was from husky turns into a sexy manner. "I want to know about you first, everything about you Miss Pacala. If I am satisfied then we will start on that task of yours. Shall we?" Please Lord bless me in front of this man.
"My name is Gellyn Pacala. I'm 23 years old and I'm from the Philippines. I've been studying in Psychology Program at Fordham University and soon to be graduating. Me and my friends entered the university together because we avail the exchange-student program. We usually stayed at our apartment that is offered by our university. I love watching random videos on the internet and some educational channels. Lastly, I mostly spend my time reading fictional books."
Mr. Aillspawn smiled and averted his gaze from her round eyes as if he was wondering what would be his reply to her. The door opens and John came in with glasses of water for the two of them and left eventually. "Have a drink first Miss Pacala."She nods and drinks the water that lessens her nervousness at the same time, it calmed her down. "You seem to be nervous, ik vind het leuk."
"Pardon?" She asked again because she doesn't get what he meant about his last statement. "Secret. Now I'll tell you about me; My name is Timothy Aillspawn; I'm a Belgian, 26 years old, and become part of the youngest bachelors in the world since I was 23. We officially lived here since I was 6 years old after my Mother and Father started to have business here. I finished college at Oxford University, but before I even graduated, I already have my own business and company through my product of Long-Distance Relationship Gadgets & Accessories such as bracelets, lamps, wrist watches, snow globes, music boxes, and rings. Why I invented those products? It is because my parents are always far from each other due to business and I also got another reason why I invented that product."
What he said was overwhelming, so thoughtful of him! He produced those products because he was inspired by his parents' love story and what is the other reason for it? Damn, now I am curious of knowing his other reason. But what is it?
"I'm taking notes of it, Sir. Hold on." Gellyn started to take note of what Mr. Aillspawn narrated, and she doesn't deny that it was brilliant of him to create such a product for couples.
"Miss Pacala, can I ask you some random questions while you are taking down some notes?" He suddenly asked and Gellyn only nods in reply. "Yes Sir, sure." She added and then he spokes.
"Are you single?" That made her look at him. "Pardon?" Why would he ask me that?
"Let me asked you again; are you single, Miss Pacala?" And why would he want to know? "With all due respect sir, why are you asking me about my status?" She raised her brow by it. He lets out a chuckle, and she doesn't deny that he sounded sexily in that way. Gosh, why would this man look so sexy when he chuckled? "As I said, Miss Pacala, I want to know about you first, everything about you. That is why I am asking you some random questions. Or you will leave here without a smile plastered in your face due to failure to do your task."
She sighed and answered. "Yes, I'm single. And what does that thing to do with you anyways, Mr. Aillspawn?" She starts to wonder why would he asked something so personal, and here she has no choice as she remembers her grades again. "Ik vind je interessant, Miss Pacala. That is why I asked you about that. Very well, you convinced me. I'll be your participant in this private task of yours. And for 3 months, let's become closer to each other. How about that?"
Finally! She shouted in her thoughts. "I would be in delight for your response, Mr. Aillspawn. And thank you for agreeing to be my participant for 3 months. I hope that we could get along pretty well." She showed her smile at him and so he did the same and offered his hand for a handshake. "Let's be on good terms for the whole 3 months." She accepted his handshake and she felt a tingling sensation that runs through her body the moment they held each other's hands. What is that feeling?
"So, tell me about your schedule Miss Pacala." Oh right, I forgot. "My classes will be from 7 am to 12 noon. And by the afternoon I'll be doing some school works."
"Hhmm, how about every afternoon at exactly 2 pm you will meet me up at my office. And if I got things to do such as going to the companies of my friends, or anywhere I wanted to go, you will come with me."
"Wait, what --?" What does he mean by it? "It's the only way to get to know me Miss Pacala, I may not be open to someone before but I would love it when you come along with me every day. Remember, 3 months Miss Pacala is your time in finishing this task. Therefore, I suggest that you will come with me as you take down notes so that it would be easy for you to work on it. How's that?"
"Wait, every afternoon? How about every Saturday? I don't want to ruin your time as well, Sir."
He smiled which melts her heart right away and instantly, she felt like she was being hypnotized. OMG, what is happening to me? Why do I feel a sudden nervousness and excitement? "Miss Pacala, meeting me every afternoon for the whole 5 days would make it much easier for you to do your work. So, if you got an errand on some days then you can just contact me. Who about that?"
Well, he has a point though. A very good point. Fine. "Ok, deal."
"Great! Give me your phone number." Gellyn then dictated her cellphone number to him. "Awesome, I'll text you tomorrow to where to meet me. For now, just wait for my text message. Until then, Miss Pacala."
Gellyn nods and stands up. She put her bag on and carry the folder. Mr. Aillspawn leads her to the door and halted for a little while. "By the way call me by my name, Gellyn."
With that, Gellyn felt like she was jumping on cloud 9 and her heart was beating so fast when he said her name. Where're the formalities there?! She asked herself. "I want to hear my name from you. Say it."
"Mr. – I mean, Timothy" She bit her lower lip as she averted her gaze from him. She felt shy.
"Hou ervan! I'll see you tomorrow Gellyn. Have a nice day!" He opens the door for her. The moment the door closes, she let out a deep sigh. "What just happened?" She blinked several times before walking back to the table with John. "I'll take my leave now, Mr. John." She smiled. "Thank you for coming, Miss Pacala." He bowed and she walks through the elevator, still thinking about what will happen to her tomorrow. Tomorrow is the day. She reminded herself before she left the Aillspawn Company.
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