15

Hazel

“Nikki can you send over the sales report from last week to my office. Thank you” A frustrated groan left my lips as I dropped my phone on the desk. I've been doing two task at the same time. Working and taking calls. There was a problem with the sales report. What I have on my screen is not tallying with what was written on the paper. I've been trying to reach out to the department for possible explanation yet I'm getting no response. I haven't gotten to rest. We had a meeting immediately after we came back from Germany.

Damon was giving me that bossy cold treatment. If I say it bothers me, I would be lying. I would want us to stay as stranger. After all, I don't know him that much. He left the office with his friend quite a long time ago. His friend was the only one who acknowledge my presence whereas, he spared me no glance.

A knock sounded from the door followed by the presence of Nikki. “Here’s the report Ma’am”

“Thank you Nikki” She flashed me a smile and walked out. I scanned through it. Same result. I raked my hands over my hair in frustration getting pissed off already.

“Let’s just go home Hazel” I muffled out gathering my stuffs and switching on the desktop. My life doesn't revolve around working. I grabbed my bag and made a walk out of the office not before locking it. I'm sure Damon wouldn't come back. I bet he's done for the day.

I sunk in a deep breath the moment I sat in the taxi. One thing is what I was feeling at that moment. Exhausted. Thank God tomorrow is Saturday. I won't have to come to the office. To be on a frustrating phone call or listen to Damon’s behavior. I rested my head back as I await the taxi driver to take me to my destination.

As the car halted in front in front of my apartment, I slowly made my way out. I watched as he drive away before I heaved out a sharp breath. I was about to walk away when a car catch my attention. The car looks familiar. Before I could dwell on that, the person came out. I rolled my eyes.

He walked up to me. “Miss Dalen I suggest you throw your phone away. I don't think it will be of use to you”

“I don't understand” I fished out my phone and was met with two missed calls from him. Surprisingly, I didn't hear it.

“You called?” I said much like questioned with a light grin. I don't even know why the grin appears on the picture.

“Yes I did. We have another business to run”

“Again?” Seriously, can't I have time to rest. Does the promotion comes with extra workload.

“Can’t we leave it and discuss on Monday”

“I can't wait for that long”

I heaved out a sigh. “Alright”

We walk up to my apartment. I could feel his piercing gaze on me. I wouldn't be surprised if he was checking out my behind. I unlocked the door and offered him in. “Please make yourself comfortable” I uttered dropping my bag on the center table.

I don't have anything to offer him. I'm out of coffee and drinks. I have only water available. I made a mental note to go shopping tomorrow. If possible. I grabbed a tray and a glass cup. “Sorry, I don't have anything available in the house”

“It’s fine. I'm okay. Thank you” My brows raised at the way he answered me. He was calm. I crashed on the other side of the couch.

“So...” I trailed off.

“I know you haven't gotten enough rest. With the trip and everything. But I can't wait for Monday. I want us to discuss so that you will go through everything before we start working on it” If I say I understood what he was going on about I would he lying. The way my head was pounding with headache I don't think it will formulate the information.

Nevertheless, I nodded my head in answer. “This business is very important. I believe you will contribute much into bringing it to success” I wanted to roll my eyes. So finally he's believing I have the capability.

“What is the business about?” I asked.

“We’re planning on opening a new branch of clothing line. It will be one category. Suit. With the way the world is into business. I think it's the best time to implement that”

He's right. Alot of men are into business. And men outfit for work is always suit. If we can implement that, it will be a big sale to the Lorenzo Group. “I think that's quite a brilliant idea. If I may ask how do you come up with that?”

The corner of his lips twitched up. “Well, don't underestimate what Damon Lorenzo can do”

This time around I rolled my eyes. He's on with his bragging. “I see” I uttered.

“So, I will work through the plan over the weekend. Then we discuss the further things to do. But before that, I have a request”

My brows creased in question. “What request?”

I didn't miss to hear how he heaved out a sharp breath. “We need to keep our difference aside and work together. We won't achieve the goal if we have a misunderstanding”

I don't really have a problem with him. If he didn't commit that act back then, we wouldn't have had any sort of misunderstanding. I also think to work better, we need to keep any fights aside. Who knows we might get along quite well. “You’re right. That's the best way to achieve our goal”

He nodded in understanding. “Are we cool then?” He asked

I formed my lips into a thin line. “Sure. Hope we’ll work towards the best result”

“Sure we will. I will now take my leave. Do have a great weekend” I watched as he made his way out.

Somehow I felt relieved inside. Maybe he won't be that bad. All though his sudden change of attitude came as a surprise to me but then I hold no grudge against him. I hope we get along well. With that thought I gathered my stuffs andsauntered to the room.

**

“For christ sake Sofia where are you?” I snapped through the phone. I was beginning to get pissed. I shouldn't have brought up the topic of me wanting to go grocery shopping. She wanted to tag along. Yet, I've been waiting in front of the convenience store for over five minutes but no sign of her.

“You will see me in two. Be patient”

“I have no patient in me. People are literally staring at me like I'm some sort of mad person. I can’t-” My words trailed off when the line went dead.

Great.

I didn't finish closing off my thought when a taxi stopped in front of me and she came out. One look from me was enough to show her how pissed I was. “I’m sorry haze” She uttered linking her arms with mine and drag me inside. We started from the foodstuffs. I rememerer the ramen I bought back at Germany before we had that argument with Damon. I haven't told anyone about the insult. I know they will only laugh at me.

“Why are you buying too many ramen?” Sofia said beside me. That was when I noticed I put up to five packs of ramen in the basket. Well, I've not tasted it for a while so buying plenty won't make it bad.

“To save for later”

“Let me get my favourite pasta from over there” She dragged her basket away while I skim through the part for canned drinks.

I was about to take one when another pair of hands reached before me. My eyes landed on Damon. We were both surprised seeing each other. “Fancy seeing you here Miss Dalen” He said with a small smile.

“Same. What are you doing here by the way?” Damon doesn't look like someone who will do grocery shopping himself. I doubt he will.

“I’m here to inspect how things are moving here” I couldn't help but raise my brows at his statement.

A light chuckle erupt from him. “Have you forgotten which convenience store you are in?”

I turned around and saw the sign. Great. I didn't even notice. Embarrassment washed over me. I masked it up with a grin. “I see. It skipped my mind for a while. You can go on with your inspection” I ushered using my hand. However, he didn't move an inch. He watched me with some kind of unreadable expression on his face.

“Do you need anything?” I asked my eyes darting from left to right.

“I was wondering if you could do the inspection with me. But that's if you're okay with it”

“Hazel, I-” Sofia words came to a halt. “Is this not Damon Lorenzo” She said her eyes going to both of us. Our gaze was still on each other. I was trying to put the bits of what he just said.