"Elite Shopping Spree"
"A bouquet! For whom?"
"Red roses!! Jewelry! ????"
"Love or Trouble in Paradise"
Happy hot news trending the next day on media. Everyone was speculating many things.
"When will they stop making a big story of small things," said Alex looking at the news.
"The worse of being elites, everyday normal stuff becomes a highlight," I said.
"But they don't guess about you and Sarah,"
"Guess it's luck,"
"Oh, I wanted to ask, when will you meet Atec team,"
"This Thursday and next week we will have the bidding,"
"Everything ready?" he knows about our plan B in case something happens.
"Yes, but you will have to keep an eye in the office to find out where the data leaks," I said as I really need to find out who did it.
"I have got everything covered secretly," Alex said.
Sarah came in with some snacks for us and had a chit-chat about some gossip that Alex told us.
"ALEXXXXX"
"OH!! NO!! save me BENNY"
"To whom did you buy those roses?" asked Meg holding on to Alex.
"AHmm..." I said pointing to the roses put here and there throughout the home.
"Oh!! I see. So explain your visit to the jewelry store?" she threatened again.
Alex pointed me and I went into my office and bought the jewelry set I got Sarah.
"Sweety, I got you this yesterday. I hope you like it," I said giving it to her.
Sarah and Meg sat down and looked at the gift.
"WOW, it's so cute. This will suit her really well," said Meg looking at me.
I was looking at Sarah, she hardly said anything but I knew she loved it, because of the way she looked at it and played with the chain and bracelet.
"Ben, why did you get her this? Any special reason" asked Meg.
"Hmm, well do I really need a reason to buy her something nice?"
"Oh!! how sweet," she said pouting at Alex.
"Why?" he asked.
"Learn something from him, you Nutmeg,"
"What's there to learn, and you be ready to go on three day trip on your leave,"
"HUH!!!" Meg looked surprised.
"Yeah, I am taking you somewhere special," he said with don't mess with tone.
"I will only let you two go, only if you allow the security team to tag along," I said in a serious tone.
"No way, Ben!!" said Alex.
"This is the last time I am telling you this, Alex. The safety of you guys are my first priority," I said.
"Yes I agree with him," said Sarah.
"Me too," said Markus who came in with some documents right at the time.
Alex and Meg looked at each other and said, "Ok,"
The next day, I went to the office for a brief time. But I was swamped by reporters, asking questions about yesterday's incident. I was really angry at them for normal things a big issue.
"Good Morning everyone," I said trying to be calm.
"Mr.Ben, for whom did you get those flowers?"
"A secret admirer?"
"Was the jewelry a gift?"
"Did you have a fight with your wife and this is a peace offering?"
Oh my, where on earth do they come up with these ideas. They are just trying to make scandals out of nothing. I am really glad Sarah understands everything.
"Well, for your information, as a normal guy, can't I buy flowers and gifts for my wife without any reason? And do I have to tell you everything happening in my life? I wish to inform you to please respect our privacy. Thank you," I said and went into the office.
"Do you want me to punch on them?" asked Alex.
"No need, I handled them," I said as I entered the office.
"It's really disturbing how they act,"
"Yes, I really hate it and I fear for Little Bud's safety more,"
"Not only her, we all," said Alex.
"Let's make an official statement stating to leave us alone," I said.
"Let's ask uncle to do it," said Alex.
"OK, you get it done,"
At home, I met with Alex's security team. And briefed them about the upcoming trip Alex had planned with Meg. They shared the plan and how they plan to avoid the paparazzi. After listening to the and fixing a few places, I approved the plan.
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We have been looking into details about Liam and his associates. The documents that Markus gave yesterday, were related to the time he was in Paris. And more details related to the accident. It seems Liam's vehicle was hit by another car which was much worse than what happened to Sarah. It seems that the patient has seen his face and described how he looked. But unfortunately, the patient passed away a few months after the incident.
I called my pal in the Crime Division, Paul. He was the one who handled Sarah's case. I shared the information Markus had found. We talked for a while and decided to do a thorough search of what happened in Paris three years ago. Paul said he will get the approval of the relevant authorities and get it done from his side.
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"Dear,"
Sarah came in with a cup of tea for me and I hugged her close.
"HI, what's wrong?" she asked.
"Nothing, I just wanted to hug you," I said thinking about what would have happened to me if something happened to Sarah that day.
"Ben your phone,"
"Hello, Father,"
"Ben, I issued a statement through my lawyers, requesting the media to refrain from disturbing our personal lives,"
"Thank you, father,"
"Anything for you two, son. Your safety is the first priority,"
"Oh, I got the news,"
"Hmm,.."
"Nutmeg is going to propose next week. Wait to hear the good news,"
"WOW.. at last, he got some courage,"
"yes, Father. Good thing that the media didn't find out buying the ring,"
"So that was why this fuss was about. And the flowers as usual to Sarah,"
"Yes father, he spoils your daughter in law alot," i said looking at Sarah.
"BEN!!!"
"Give my love to her, son. We will meet you next week at the beach villa,"
"Ok father, Good Night,"