Turning around only to see Elliot standing by the door, "Elliot, where are Roland and Jason, I wasn't here yesterday and they are not here today."
Realizing from his tone of voice that the news he got was not good, he said, "Boss, they're checking on a lead that they got early this morning concerning the vehicle that was following you. Another thing I once overheard Miss John said Miss Albert almost got crushed,, is that true?"
Brent hurried out of the office without responding to Elliot's question. Thinking about Jessy's drunken state, Brent became anxious.
Elliot wanted desperately to follow him but said, "Now that you are back, I don't have to worry."
Brent paused for a second, turned around and asked, "Whatever do you mean?"
Elliot responded casually as though the heavy burden was lifted, "Boss, your Dad leave me in charge until you return. Now that you are back I can resume to my normal duties."
Clapping his hand Brent felt quite pleased with his Dad's decision, "Then carry on, I was not here."
Stunned by his words Elliot calls out, "Bos!"
Before Elliot could return to his senses, Brent replied, "You are in charge, so I am taking a few days' vacation. Tell them I am visiting my girlfriend for a few days if anyone asks."
"You have a girlfriend?" Elliot glared at Brent in a daze.
"Ask Miss John, she will help if she hesitates, tell her I give her permission." With that said Brent hurried back to his office and locked the door then headed back to the elevator smiling.
'Oh dear God, what is he up to, I know he is hiding something, but what?' Confused Elliot walked towards Miss John's desk "Lystra, who is Boss' girlfriend?"
Without raising her head she answered, "Oh, a tall beautiful blond."
Elliot snapped angrily, "Lystra, that is not an answer?"
When she looks upwards, observing the frown and his anxiousness. Wondering 'What was the reason for Sir asking, and where did Boss go in such a rush?'
Having no choice, although her heart hurts she says, "Sir, you are worrying unnecessarily, Boss's girlfriend is tall and very beautiful. I don't know her name but if you see them together you will believe they are a match made in heaven."
Recalling the blond-haired woman who met Boss, Lystrs became suspicious wondering if he was going to meet her. Also, she was curious to know where Miss James had gone.
Asking so Sir won't become suspicious, "Now Sir, tell me where is Boss going because when his parents come here in their rage I must be ready to answer, and Sir, where is Sylvia?"
Elliot was aware of how she liked to keep herself updated."Well, first thing first, Boss is going to visit his girlfriend for a few days and you don't have to worry about his parents because I am in charge. Also, Sylvia is running an errand for Boss so you will have to type a letter for me."
Taking her notepad and pencil following Mr Elliot into his office. Angry with Boss for bypassing her and instructing Sylvia instead of her. 'And did Boss really go to visit that blond-haired girl as Mr Elliot said?'
Exasperation and frustration build up, 'Oh dear God, all my effort to get his attention is going down the drain, and I cannot do anything, have I been wasting my time? That is not acceptable.'
Jumping when Sir raised his voice saying, "Okay, let me hear what you have written?"
Seeing she was in a daze when she asked, "Have you started already?"
Wondering what was the matter with her, and why does she seem lost in thoughts? "Yes, I reach halfway."
Realizing her mistake she apologised, "I am sorry Sir, I didn't hear a word."
Unable to continue he said, "Just forget it, Miss James will be back soon and do me a favour and try to get your act together. Now return to your desk and stop daydreaming."
Watching Miss John walk slowly out of his office, Elliot thought, 'Boss, is very wicked, did he say that to rattle Miss John or to send her a silent message?"
Half-two Elliot stepped out of his office and saw this tall, beautiful, blond standing in front of Miss John's desk. 'I thought Brent was joking, but if this is Boss's girlfriend she is gorgeous.'