''Mr. Yu gave me a big cheque of $10,000 to close the café because of this? You are quite generous. The money will help in getting a few more coffee machines, an ice fridge and some beans. Jessy would be so happy I made her such huge amount without lifting a finger''
'Lin Shen doesn't know the matter between us, so I hope you don't put nonsense into his head''
''Don't worry, I have no intention of telling your brother what happened between you and me. If that is what you are afraid of, then be rest assured. I do not mix business with personal matters but I also hope you are the same way to, Young Master Yu'' Ana stood up and looked at her time.
"I have a meeting with your brother. I hope he doesn't come to meet you here''
''Ana…'' Shiao held Ana's hand when she stood up.
''One day, you will understand that I did what I did back then for your own sake''
''Don't be delusional. I do not want to understand. No, I can never understand anyone who put me through what you put me through. Continue to live well, Mr. Yu. I hope the next time we are meeting, it is for business. I don't want to give the wrong impression to anyone''
''I missed you, Ana. I missed the old Ana who was cheerful, naïve and not calculative''
''Sorry but she is dead. I have you to be grateful for that actually, because that Ana learnt it through the hard way. Never to trust anyone, not even the one I eat on the same plate with'' Ana said and stepped back when she saw Lin Shen at the entrance. He had opened the door halfway and was looking at them.
''Mr. Yu'' Ana said as Lin Shen walked towards them.
''Elder brother, I didn't know you would be here'' Lin Shen asked Shiao.
''Since Ana is now your manager, I decided to come and have a small chat with her. Don't worry, we are done and you can take over''
''I see' Lin Shen looked at Ana's face.
Ana looked away and picked the mug on the table. ''Excuse me'' she said and went to counter to pour it away.
''Is everything alright, elder brother?'' Lin Shen asked.
''Yes, I am fine. I will leave you two to talk'' Shiao said and walked away.
Lin Shen looked at Shiao before going to the counter. Ana came out holding two mugs of coffee, one for herself and the other for Lin Shen. She placed the mugs on a table closer to the counter saying.
''Jessy told me you like a lot of milk in your coffee so I kept enough. It might not taste as Jessy's but it's decent'' Ana said as she sat across him.
Lin Shen smiled and sat across her. He picked the mug and sipped the coffee before saying to her, ''well, it definitely taste different but it's not bad. Thank you''
''You are welcome. I drafted a contract for both of us. Of course you are my employer but considering our relationship, I think it is better to work by some rules. I will bring it to you'' Ana said and stood up.
…..
''Party A, Mr. Yu Lin Shen must always be respectful in his words to Party B, Miss Ana''
''Party A must never speak about personal matters to Party B especially about Party B's past relationship with Party A's brother''
''Party A must always speak in a language Party B will understand which means no beating around the bush, no jumping into conclusions and no trying to think for Party B''
''Party B will adhere to Party A's schedule and work around it so that there won't be any confliction….''
Lin Shen looked at Ana and asked, ''why didn't you go to law school? They missed a good student''
''I failed to get to the exam hall on time so I missed the exam. Then I took the exam that was about to start at that time, Business Management and PR Management. I passed and got enrolled at the university''
''Really?''
''Yes''
''I see'' Lin Shen looked at the contract and asked, 'where should I sign?''
''Sign? You didn't read through. What makes you sure it's okay to sign already?''
''Because I know you won't cheat me''
''What if I put in some outrageous conditions there?''
''It doesn't matter. Since I am Party A, I have the right to discuss it later and get it amended''
''Okay, you can sign there'' Ana pointed at a place. Her signature was already appended there.
Lin Shen signed and closed the pen, giving it back to her and said, 'now that we've established a mutual ground, it is now my turn to teach you how to appreciate music''
''Huh?''
''I can only work with you when you can see music the way I see it. Let me see…'' Lin Shen looked at his watch saying, ''meet me at O2 club house at 21:30PM. Dress comfortably''
''Why are we going to the club? I don't know how to dance''
''We are not dancing. I'm singing there tonight. I want you to watch my singing and give me a feedback''
''Okay''
Lin Shen stood up and said to her, ''my brother might be there. I'm just telling you to be mentally prepared because he comes there to critic my singing and other stuff, you will understand later''
''Alright, thank you'' Ana stood up and walked with him to the entrance.
Lin Shen looked at her and smiled before going over to the car park to take his car. Ana waited until he had gotten into the car before she turned.
''Ana, what did I just see? That Yu bastard just smiling at you, right?'' Jessy ran over, asking.
''Good evening to you too, Miss'' Ana said and turned to go inside.
''Tell me. What did I miss?'' Jessy asked, following Ana inside the café.
''This is what you missed. I sold your café for this…'' Ana placed the cheque in front to Jessy and she cussed.
''Fuck me! What the hell is this, Ana?''