My intercom rang.
I picked the receiver, "Miss Ash ... You have a meeting with the CEO of Easy logistics, at 4pm, you must leave now!" said my assistant.
'Damn...I forgot that…..' I looked at the clock and it was 2pm and I kept down the receiver and strolled to the door.
My assistant barged in swinging the door open and took a few deep breaths bending over, his hands on his knees.
"Oh….Nathan…"I gasped.
'Miss Ash... I heard Mr. Noah came and I was worried. You alright?' his voice concerned and breathed heavily.
"Nathan….Where were you and you let him in?" I groaned.
'I.. Ash ...I'm sorry ...I wasn't here when he came. I had to look for the details about Easy logistics and their potential. My bad, he returned today after many years. What did he say…..that…xxxx.' he cursed.
' Hmph…Forget it…let's go have lunch. Did you eat?'
"No…."
'Come on, we have a meeting to attend…' I grabbed him to my personal elevator.
We both entered the elevator and I pressed G.
"Are you alright Ash?" he turned to me.
'Of course, Nathan…..Why would you ask me such a question ?'
"I thought you weren't over him?"
'Nate….Are you insane? First, I never ever liked the marriage arrangement. Second, I never ever liked him. Third, his sudden appearance doesn't have any effect on me! He's nothing but a business transaction that failed !'
"Is that so? Then why are you still single?" He raised his brow at me.
'What? Seriously? How could you? It's just that I didn't find a guy who can tolerate me, who can make me feel love. You didn't understand me after so many years of our friendship. I'm disappointed Nate !' I shook my head, heaving a sigh.
"Maybe…..or you didn't understand others around you!"
'Others? Who?,' my eyes widened.
"See ....You can't see a handsome, talented man standing right beside you?", he shrugged.
'Pfff….Hahaha….' I burst into laughter, "You do know how to make me lighten up, Nate…I love you man!" I tapped on his shoulder.
The elevator door opened and we walked out towards the main door of the building. We both got into my car waiting in the entrance and the driver drove to our usual restaurant for lunch.
After a few minutes, we reached there and we both walked in, to the restaurant and settled on our usual table. The waiter came over, smiled at us recognising and asked, 'The usual ?'
Nate answered, "Yes. Please, can you make it sooner, we have an important meeting to attend !"
'Sure. Mr. Nathan!' The waiter moved to the kitchen.
"So ...This Easy Logistics has a name for its flexibility and honesty in their work. We must somehow make them agree to our collaboration. Also I looked for the CEO and he's a young man, who has taken over ten companies that were almost bankrupt and made them successful under the brand "Easy Logistics. He's quite a business savvy, a brilliant man."
'I see. So What's he expecting from us through this meeting Nate?' I probed.
"Well, he's not the kind to just believe papers but the kind who looks through people's souls and agrees to the terms!"
''Look through people's soul….Really? " I chortled.
The waiter came over with our orders.
We thanked him and he served us.
Nate continued shoving a spoonful into his mouth, "See….Don't be childish and joke around like that to him. He's a dead serious guy. We need him. You get that?"
''Whoa! You say childish? Did you look at the internet, the magazines? They call me "Ruthless business Queen…..Ruthless….! "
'Yeah ... I Know…You're you only when you are with me. You put on a facade outside. Yet you don't consider me?'
"Consider? Nate….What are you talking about?"
'Psst ... .Don't you see anything in my eyes for you? They gleam when looking at you, I'm always here for you? Why? Don't you feel the love I have for you in my gesture?'
"Nate…..this ain't time for your jokes "
'Don't you see how serious I am about you?'
I choked on my food hearing him.
"Nate ... .I….." I fumbled.
'Fine…Let's just eat and move. We have a meeting Ms. Ash!'
We both ate in silence and trodded to the car. We reached the Easy Logistics building after 30 minutes.