The next morning,the sun shone faintly in the blue sky.Jack in a smart suit sat in his large office with his full attention on the laptop in front of him.He scroll through the details of Lilian with a smile on his face.
"She works in Kim's company I really have to get closer to her"Jack whirl in his thought.
"Boss! boss "David tapped him on his shoulder."What are you doing now"asked David trying hard to squint on what his boss is doing.
"N nothing"Jack manage to stutter out a reply and shut his laptop half way.
"I know you are after that girl right"David winked at him.
"I really like her,her eyes are so beautiful and her voice makes me crazy"Jack chuckled.
"Let go to Kim's company the "David said.
"Yea"jack stood up instantly and steered toward the door with his suit jacket on his shoulder."Meet me in the car"
"No you have to work on this file now later in the afternoon you will be free"David gave an assuring look.
"Why"Jack whined shaking his head in exasperation as he sat on his chair back.
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The morning was still chilly but the sun was struggling with the clouds to send its warm rays to the earth. The cab drove into the company compound and Lillian stepped out of the cab,a tinted car swished passed her to the underground parking garage of the company.
"Who could it be"she wondered."It will be the boss definitely"
"Lillian,good morning"Matt greeted shaking her out stretched hand and she was actually simper,"Is everything okay"he gazed at her assessing her expression.
"I'm fine,can we go now"Lilian said plastering a fake smile on her face as they both walked to the entrance door.
"Good morning manager"Lillian croaked.
"Good morning"he beamed at her with pleasure."Get prepared the boss is going to visit every department today"
"When is that"she asked with grimace.
"Is there a problem with that"manager Richard asked mulishly.
"No" she chuckled."Am fine with that"
"You can go now"
"Okay"Lillian said and the door closed behind her.
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It was quarter past twelve already but it seems like the works is taking forever for Leon.He was still busy with his laptop when his office door opened.
"Grandpa is here big brother"Maya smiles at him. He raised an eyebrow at her in an awkward expression on his face:
"Grandpa"his eyes flared momentarily in surprise.
"Leon"grandfather Kim hugged him chastely."I miss you so much son"
"Why are you here"asked Leon.
"I came to see you of course"he gazed down at him impassively."Is there anything wrong with that"he asked and Leon flushed speechless at him.
" No grandpa but I have work to do "Leon states earnestly.
"You really reminded me of my youth days,it is fine I have Maya with me here so I will leave now then you can continue with your work"grandfather Kim said,he grabbed Maya hand and walked out of the office.
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Marian came up from the basement kitchen with a new tray of ginger bread.The first had been snapped up in a moment by the children coming in after school,delighted by their little bow ties and cheerful expression.She saw a little girl sitting beside the window looking a bit dreamy as one of the waitress serve her up with two cinnamon rolls with a streaming latte.Marian walked over to the other side of the cake shop where an aged man on a red coat sat with a young girl in her late teens.
"Here is your order sir"
"Thanks,anything else Maya"the old man asked his grand daughter.
"No grandpa"she replied.
"Then can I leave now"asked Marian and turned her attention toward her boss.
"Sure"the old man replied,Marian walked to her boss at the cash till.
"You know we are close to November ending right?"Kate paused for a while."we've just finished selling our November fawkes cupcakes and don't make me remind you how long it took us to decorate the whole place for Christmas last year so inform others to get ready to decorate the whole year place this year since we are already in the last days of this month.
"Okay I will inform everyone"said Marian,she was so exited about this year Christmas there is so much to celebrate.
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David drove to the underground driveway,Jack stepped out of the car quickly and hastily walked to the elevator.Five minutes later the elevator door opened at the last floor,it was well furnished with the latest graphic design on the wall,opposite themwas the secretary desk which the walked to.
"Is Leon around"Jack smiled at her.
"Yes sir,do you book an appointment with him earlier"the lady standing in front of them asked.
"It seems like you are new here,tell him his cousin is here to see him" Jack said with a bossy voice.
"Is there anything wrong with that"David frowned at her.
"No"she said mulishly and dialed his number."Sir your cousin is here to see you"she moved the phone from her ear and turned back to Jack."Your name please"
"Tell him Jack"said Jack.
"Jack sir"she paused for a while."ok sir"she nodded and faced Jack again."Sir have the phone"
"Leon we are here to see you but she refuse to let us in"said Jack with a smirk on his face."okay"he handed the phone to her back with a smile.
"Okay sir"she said and hung up."Sir you can go in now"she said to Jack.
"Better"David said with a n annoying look.
"Gosh! they are too cute I hope I will not lose this job if handsome guys keeps coming in"she mumbled to herself as Jack and David walked to Leon office.
"Hi Mr Kim"David greeted.
"Hi"Leon muttered back without looking up at them.
"What are you so busy with"asked Jack trying hard to squint on what he is doing.
"Jack"Leon shot a deadly glance at him."why are you here"
"I'm here to see someone in your company a very attractive lady I met here yesterday"his face crinkled up with a smile.
"Fine do as you wish,you will definitely meet her in the office cafeteria since it is lunch time already".
Jeff smiled at him as he walked into the office with Leon lunch in his hand."Really you have someone you like in the company" he raised his eyebrow in surprise.
"Yes"Jack said."I will leave for the cafeteria now "
"Okay" Leon nodded.
"I will leave with you"David hollered as Jack closed the door behind him.
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Lillian and Lucy walked to their seat with their lunch tray in their hand.As soon as they had settled on their seat Jack and David walked in. Jack moved toward her direction as soon as he saw her.
"Mind seating here place"asked Jack,flashing them with a broad smile.
"The world is free"Lucy replied pointing her eyes to the empty seat in front of them.
"Thanks"said David.
"My name is Jack Wen"he said with a smile and pointed at David."This is David"
"Hi"Lillian and Lucy uttered.
"Name please"Jack asked mad he turned his eyes to Lillian.
"Lucy"Lucy said quickly since she was so happy to see the guys in front of them most especially Jack.
"Lillian" Lillian managed to answer finally as she mash her spaghetti with fork.
"That a really nice name"jack said." Can we all go out on Saturday"
"No,we are not free"Lillian replied as she stares at Lucy who shot her with an annoying look.
"Ok,what of dinner please"Jack asked scrunching his face up into a sadden expression.
"Yes we will be available"Lucy said hurriedly as she shot a deadly look at Lillian."Right Lillian,we don't have time during the day but a dinner is not bad at all after a long tiring day".
"Right it will not"Jack commented."will you come please".
"I don't know yet"Lillian told Jack,eyeing Lucy hard but Lucy avoided her instead.
"Don't listen to her,she is a newbie in this city so she is actually scared"Lucy teased her putting on a dopey voice."I will make her come don't worry"
"But"Lillian squeaked incredulously and instantly Lucy shot her a deadly gaze."Fine I will be there"she croaked staring at her wrist watch.
"Thanks"said Jack beaming at her."Thanks goodness she agreed"he thought to himself.
"We are leaving now"Lillian said,she stood up and grabbed Lucy hand tightly and forced her on her feet.
"Can we add each other on We chat"Lucy asked pointing her phone to him.
"Sure"Jack nodded and scan her QR code."It was nice meeting you ladies"
"Nice meeting you also"Lillian said plastering a faint smile on her face as she shook his hand.
"Bye"Lucy shouted as Lillian dragged her back to the office.