We spend the whole morning finishing off the contract. I have to say that Alex is the best, he was able to find ways to redo this quickly.
"Jason, we'll be there after lunch, and did anyone look for me?" I called just in case.
"Hmm, no sir,"
"Anything I need to check into?" I asked as I felt there was something bothering him.
"Well... mmm.... there is a rumor circulating about you sir,"
"Hmmm.." I put my phone on speaker phone and tapped on Alex to listen.
"That new recruit the short blond-haired girl,"
"You mean Amanda?" said Alex.
"Yes sir," said Jason.
"So whats on earth is she saying," I asked.
"She has been saying that she has spent time with you, such as going to high-end restaurants and you buy her lavish gifts," I could hear a little chuckle in Jason's voice.
"Thank you for letting me know and don't let anyone know the time we are coming," I said.
"Guess, you cannot hide you are married for a long time," said Alex.
"Seems like that, but we'll catch her red-handed first," I said.
"Lunchtime mission, ok boss," and went back to finishing off the work.
I was hoping to let Sarah, stay at home and asked my parents to be with her. My father was the happiest to spend time with her. He spoils her like a little girl. I don't know what he has bought her this time, but I guess it is something pretty interesting.
We left to office and went into the office through the secret entrance. As we wanted to catch Amanda in the act. Jason was playing the role pretty well as we came in,
"What do you mean Amanda?" I heard Jason's voice.
"Why does Mr.Ben have to tell you everything," she asked.
"So did he really get you that bracelet?" asked another co-worker admiring it.
"Hmm, it's pretty right?" she said. "And he's planning on taking me on a romantic weekend gate away this week," said Amanda.
"How lucky you are,"
"WOW"
Alex was laughing already and he couldn't help,
"So Amanda, you are going to join me and your boss to go fishing this weekend?"
Her face went red,
"Sir,... I ... mean... weren't you... two on leave... from office today..." she said angrily as she was caught red-handed.
"And Alex, when did I ever buy such a bracelet," I asked looking at the imitation jewelry she was wearing.
"Hmmm, you bought some Jewellery from Tiffany last week for your best friend,. But did you really secretly go on a date with her?" He asked pointing at Amanda.
"So you have been lying so far, Amanda," said a few workers and looked at her disapprovingly.
"Well Ms.Amanda, let me clarify something with you and the others." I said with a stern voice and continued, "I will never in my life go out or even date a person like you. And please remember, you are here to do a job and not to play around. If any of you have such an idea, you can leave the company by the end of this month."
"But sir, it's unfair. I just joined a few months ago," she started to complain.
"You are still on probation, and if this is the way you conduct instead of being professional, I am sorry we have to dismiss you," said Alex.
"OH!! really so that means that silly Sarah can spend time with you, and take advantage to climb up. But others can't," she said.
Everyone was looking shocked. And she touched my bottom line.
"AMANDA!!" screamed Jason.
"Why do you stop me, everyone knows it," she said.
"You are fired, Amamda," I said. "And for your information, Alex, Sarah, and myself, we have been best friends for a decade and we are more like family. And I don't have to let you all of the world know about my personal life.,"
I didn't want to reveal that I have married Sarah for some time. Still, it's not the time reveal. But Alex was right, I won't be able to hide it for a long time.
"Jason, look into this month's salary to Amanda, and dismiss her," said Alex.
We went to my office and I was glad that was over I hope others got the hint not to spread rumors. I got Markus to deliver the bidding quotation for the project and went through some other work.
"Ben,"
"Yeah,"
"Meg is coming home early, so is it ok if I go now?"
"Yeah, it's ok. I might do the same. It's too much a bit tired too. Do you want me to drop you off at home?"
"Did Markus come back?"
I called Jason and he confirmed, that Markus will be here in thirty minutes. TIll he comes we discussed the work we have to do as I will be away for a week on vacation with Sarah, and Alex will take over with the help of my father.
When I got home, I heard a little bark coming from the living room, who came running toward me.
"Hi, buddy, who are you?" I said picking it up.
"Thank you for naming him," said Sarah coming and giving me a hug.
"Oh son, how's my surprise?" said my father.
"You are spoiling her and making her spend more time with this little one,"
"Come on son, don't be jealous," said my mother coming with a tea trolly.
"Woof,"
"Aha, see he agrees with me," said my mother.
I went to have a change after playing with the pup for a few minutes.
"Hmmm...it smells heavenly," I said as I smell the aroma of the food made by my mother.
"Come, let's have dinner," I hugged Sarah who was playing with the pup.
Markus took, the pup for a walk and give a little exercise.
"Father, can you give me a hand to look after the company next week," I asked hoping he will say yes.
"What do you have in mind, son?" he asked.
"Hmm... I am going to take Little Bud and take a vacation for a week before things get too busy,"
"Ok, I will help out with the office work,"
"So where are you going?" asked my mother.
"It's a surprise," I said.