The party finally came to an end and Alyssa got back home from David's car while she told him about how she was going to handle the project. David was so happy with Alyssa's seriousness with reading the books and success in organizing the event and from this he was sure that she was really capable of doing it.
" Mr Wong ? " She called when they were on the way home. They were sitting in the back seats as David's driver drove.
" Yes , What is it ? " David asked.
" Thank you so much ! " She said looking at him cheerfully.
" For ? "
" You have given me a big opportunity to take charge of the butter lotion project. Am really grateful. " Alyssa said.
" I gave it to you because you were capable. And you are my wife , Don't forget that . " David said to her nonchalantly.
" I know that , But not every husband does that for a wife most especially when she is a mistress. " Alyssa said this which was very true.
" Mmm..Fine. Just take it for compasation of losing your career.And you are my wife, not a mistress ." David said.
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Alyssa was done with washing the make up off her face. She wore her pajamas and got into her bed to sleep but as soon as she closed her eyes , The scene of how Calcel held her earlier appeared again. She found herself smiling out of no reason when she decided to Leave the thought off her mind and closed her eyes into a prayer before dozing off.
The next morning , Alyssa was early enough to help the maids prepare breakfast after which she went for short prayers be it a Sunday which after she visited her mother.
Gladys was in the apartment when she heard the door bell ring. She stopped the cooking she was doing and went to open the door.
" My love , It's you ? " Gladys asked happily.
" Mom , How are you ? " Alyssa greeted.
" Am fine , Please come inside ! " Gladys opened the door wider to let Alyssa inside. Alyssa had somethings in her hands which she placed on a table.
" Mom , I brought your best dish. " Alyssa said lovingly.
" There wasn't a need for that. " Gladys said starting to open them.
" Why then not throwing them if you didn't want them. " Alyssa joked making both to laugh.
After eating the food , Alyssa and Gladys had a walk from the near by park.
" So hasn't Mr David tried any move on you ? " Gladys asked when they sat down on a bench in the park.
" He hasn't. I don't think that he will have any. " Alyssa replied.
" What of Calcel , Did he finally accept you as his mother ? " Gladys asked.
Alyssa didn't know why but she felt her heart skip a bit when Gladys said his name. She gulped putting a frown on Gladys face.
" Am...Did I say anything wrong ? " Gladys wondered.
" Not really Mom.." Alyssa and forced a smile.
' Why did my heart have to pound fast just hearing his name ? ' Alyssa asked herself innery.
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At Wong Costmetics
That early morning , Alyssa reported for work early enough to handle the project. She was looking through some files when someone knocked and it was a young man who entered.
" Good morning Ms Alyssa ? " The young gentle man who also looked handsome greeted.
" Good morning. " Alyssa greeted back with a smile. " How may I help you ? " She asked.
" I am Ronny Samson , Your assistant manager from the Marketing department. " Ronny said still keeping his smile.
" Oh , Your the one ! " Alyssa exclaimed opening her eyes widely. " Please have a seat ! "
Ronny sat opposite her on the chair near her desk. They talked about the project and interacted more for over 30 minutes when Ronny left the office.
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It was in the afternoon when Alyssa was called for a meeting. She picked her file and went to the confrence hall. She sat on her reserved seat that was almost near the CEO'S though she didn't mind a bout this. She interacted with the few people that were already in till Calcel and May got inside. With May sitting Besides Calcel , They all sat down and soon the meeting begun.
Alyssa was focused while the other team leaders did their presentations but when Calcel got up to give his remarks Alyssa found her heart beating faster again.
' What's wrong with me ? ' She asked unaudibly and lifted her palm to her chest trying to calm herself down. She's been like this ever since the moment from the party.
" Ms Alyssa , What do you think about it ? " Calcel finally asked but to their surprise Alyssa was absent minded. She hadn't heard anything at all as she had been trying her best time calm her heart down.
" I...I..am..." She stammered not knowing what to say. What was she going to answer yet she didn't even hear anything.
" Are you alright ? " Ronny asked.
Alyssa looked at Ronny and decided to lie. " Am...am really sorry , Am not feeling well. " She said and excused herself from the meeting.
' How can she be sick ok her first day of the meeting ? ' Calcel though innery and chuckled.
" Let's continue with the meeting ! " He declared.
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Alyssa went back to her office and sat on her chair. She heaved a sigh of relief glad that she was able to give an excuse.
" Oh my God ! What's going on with me ? " She asked herself and hit her desk with her palm in anger .
" Ouch..." She squealed realising she was hurting her hands instead.
' Knock knock ! ' Alyssa heard the knock on her door and quickly leaned over her chair and closed her eyes pretending she was asleep.
" Come in ! " She said in a soft voice still closing her eyes to prove she was really not feeling well.
Calcel got inside her office to find she was really not well with her posture evidence. He used this chance to observe every feature on her face again which was really beautiful.
" She looks cute in sleep ! " He thought .
He was holding some tablets in his hands. Alyssa could hear the person's footsteps coming closer to her .