It was clear for all eyes to see that Sam was unhappy about how she ended up dealing with the butch of noisy people against her will, when all she thought was that the trip was all about making sure to take Shantal back. The people around her keep pushing her patience to its limits. But when she saw at the corner of her eyes, how the other girl, named Jodi was acting like some damsel in distress, the last strand of her patience snapped into nothingness as if it never existed in the first place.
However, just as when Sam thought that she could not get more irritated than how she already was, she saw how Harold trying to act like a gentleman and offered to help Jodi to carry the tray of water. He wordlessly took it from the girl's hands as if there was no need to say anything anymore. They just stared at each other and locked their gaze to one another as if they could already understand each other read one's thought with just one look in their eyes alone.
That was
JODI's P O VI was thankful when Harold came running right to me and offered me a helping hand as soon as he noticed that I am struggling.However, as soon as I received the other party helped me with the tray, I saw at the corner of my eyes how Sam's eyes went heavenward and not long after that I noticed that the tray on her hand was also about to fall tipping on side. It was probably her way of telling Harold that just like how I needed help , she was also having a hard time and that she needed Harold to assist her as wellAt this point, I know that if I would not do something to stop it, a disaster will happen and that was the last thing I wanted to happen. The place was already chaotic enough, thanks to the customers and no one would for another factor to add to the chaos so I also decided to offer a helping hand. I made my way towards Sam with hurried steps. But before I could even get there, Harold already came before me. However, unlik
"Try this!""GOSH! This sashimi is the best!""Try some.""You must have some."Shantal's lips could not help but broke into a smiled when she heard those comments. The customers clearly liked her foods.As a good cook, the other party made sure to serve the natural flavor of the seafood that she served. She has to pay ectra attention to the amout of time she has to cook it so as not to end up neither overcooking or undercooking it. It was for that reason why she could hardly take her eyes away from them during preparation. At the same time, by doing this she could make sure that the foods would be at its optimal state for consumption.At first, Shantal was worried that the food will not going to suit their taste buds. But it seemed that she was worried for nothing. She clearly nailed it.Everyone listened closely at how satisfied the
ALEX's POVWatching the departing figure of our customers, it was only then did I feel and the rest of the people who helped him finally realized how exhausted I became. It was as if every last part of the muscles in my body was screaming for them to go and get some rest that they truly deserved. Likewise, it was also when the last person from the bunch of grown up men who dined it at the resto vanished from my sight was they able to heaved a sigh of relief; and to my utter surprised everyone else ended up doing it almost at the same time.One after another, they went inside again, and Harold was the last person to get in. At this point, the place was empty again and I stand in the middle of it facing the people who helped me get through today.I clasped both of my hands clasped together in front of me to show a respect and bow my head as I said."I could not thank you guys enough for the help you lend me. It was ni
Alex decided to treat Shantal and the others for lunch as his way of showing his gratitude to them. The five of them shared one table and a hearty meal together and Shantal could hardly contained her joy when she served the food on the table.The thought of Alex eating the food which she did not only cook but also they happened to prepare together back at the kitchen was enough to put smile on her lips.Shantal knew that she was not supposed to harbor such thoughts with her, but she simply could not make it."There. We should eat as well."She insinuated as she served them a seafood platter. On the other hand, Harold and the rest of the people gathered around the table watched in anticipation as Shantal started serving the dish. It goes without saying that the food not only smelled delicious, but also it looked appetizing. At the same time, they heard with their own ears about the personal account of the customers w
Meanwhile, Harold and Alex got a chance to talk."Last night, we ended up being trapped at the warehouse and while I was locked up with her, I was really scared that she might find out. But I was also happy.""However, I slowly started to become greedy.""I thought maybe he might forgive me and trust me if I told her the truth since she likes me so much.""Since I started to become greedy, it got a little difficult towards the end. But that can't happen right"Instead of answering, Harold just kept silent and stared at his friend. He knew that there was no need for him to say it anymore. Alex knew it to himself. There was only one thing that they could do, and that was to hide the truth. Besides, Harold also could not bring himself to tell Alex that he can't do it, because he knew that it would break the other party's heart."They were here."Sam who happened to be silent at the side, in
As expected, Shantal went back to the inn where Alex worked. However, when she got there, the place was alread closed."The owner is not there rght now."A stranger appraoched Shantal out of nowehere to inform her that there ws no one inside and since someone hapened to pass by the inn at the right timing, Shnatal took this opportunity to ask the othr party if he saw Alex by chance.I am looking for a young man. he ws about this tall and has black hair."He packed his bags and left.'"What? He efy?""When? Where did she go?""he just left and he went this way.""I think she left just about five minutes ago."The other party answered without bothering to hide anything and Shantal no longer wasted time and started running to where the direction the stranger was pointing her. She ran as fast as her two feet could take her and did nt dare stop to catch her breath, even if her liungs was already running out
ALEX's P o V~~~So in order for me to show my gratitude, I decided to treat Shantal and the rest of the people who help me to manage this restaurant for this today; provided that Shantal would do all the cooking. The five of us shared the same table and a hearty meal together. At the same time, watching from the smile that was pasted on Shantal's face I could see that she was just as delighted as I am that we will be sharing the same meal. I may have tried to avoid letting my real emotion show on my face, but I am looking forward to taste the food that was prepared by Shantal. Not only was it personally made by Shantal, it was also made more special because we prepared these foods together by working in the same kitchen."There. We should eat as well."I heard Shantal said it and not long after than a platter of garlic butter shrimp as well as other seafood mixes was served right before us. I could no
SHANTAL's P o V~~~~"I am so happy I got to eat Shantal's recipe. I had long heard how you were such a great cook. But you simply would not cook to anyone. Those strangers would not know how lucky they were to be able to taste it without actually trying."I know that Jodi was trying to praise me and to be honest, I appreciate it. But of course, I don't want it to show in my face so I acted like I was nonchalant after hearing her comment. However, when I saw Alex finally taking a bite from the food I gave him, I hurriedly turned to him. I waited in anticipation for his reaction but he was keeping a straight face as he chewed his food thoroughly. In the end, I succumb to my curiosity and unable to hold back myself, I asked him."Do you like it?"I was kind of nervous when I asked him that question. But when I got an affirmative response from him in return, I could not get happier."It is very good!"If only ears
"Gosh it's good."Harold said when he got to taste how refreshing the drink was. When he looked at the other two guys, he saw them gesturing to their head but he did not give them much attention."Yes.Sam repeated the same thing with a voice and face devoid of emotion."Something needs fixing."Harold told Sam afterward and so Sam fought back to urge to do and eye roll before replying flatly to him."Okay."This time, Harold noticed that Rico and Michael still keep on doing the same thing so he asked them instead,"What? Is your scalp itchy.""No."The two answered in unison. Jodi on the other hand who was watching all of this farce unfold right before her eyes, could not help but let out a sigh."You sure are made for each other."She said to no one in particular and it was also as seemed she was only talking to herself."Anyway. Michael, I need you to go to Casterly."
"I am right here. Respect my existence."Michael insinuated afterward before he sarcastically added,"Do you guys want be to get you a room instead?""I should not have fallen asleep that night."He muttered to himself as he recalled the night Jodi asked Rico out for a date. He believed that if only he was not asleep that time, then maybe Jodi would also consider dating him.On the other hand, Rico seemed to be out of it and oblivious of him."Lover."The other party mumbled to himself as he observed the tarot card in his hand.'"I did not know this will happen. I feel so lonely."Michael muttered to himself out of despondency and while he was in the middle of self pity. Someone walked into the room.They though the one arrived was some random girl who was in full glam and obviously had just gone to salon for her touch up when it decided to have some coffee."Wow! I told her she would be pretty."
"That robot was sometimes human and sometimes a robot for me and that was why others who can't understand my situation mistakes me as someone who hallucinates and believe a robot as a human just because I am treating it just like one. But for my opinion, my situation was no different from those who loves their pets so much, they even considered them as their child and called themselves as furparents.""My emotions were input into that robot and that person. That is how this miracle happened. That fact completely changed the way I view things. This will be yet another scoop for the reporters present. Nordstorme Corp will go from financing mergers and acquisitions to investing in futuristic industries that involved human sensibilities. Just like what Alpha Tec Inc pioneered years ago.""This is your first change in business strategy in 15 years. Do you have anything mapped out?"One of the reporters raised a question just like what a normal press conference should
On the flip side, just like what Shantal assumed, Mr. Takashi with Mathilde's instruction called for an emergency meeting on that afternood. Which happened to coincide to the time when Shantal will hold her press conference.Moreover, since Mathilde would not be able to make it there since she was still held in prison, her secretary presided the meeting."We shall begin the emergency board meeting."Secretary Ye declared loudly and her voice reverberated in the room. Jiro was also there along with other board members."The agenda is the dismissal of Director Shantal Nordstorme and the cause is as you were all informed. An illness."She continued while everyone was silent and anxiously prayed so they could ever this meeting once and for all. On the contrary, Mr. Takashi was nodding his head on the side and though he was anticipating for this day come.Mr. Takashi nodded his head toward Secretary Ye to signal her to start it once and for
In there, Jodi found a list of shares under her name as well as a soft copy of memorandum of renunciation address to Shantal with her name on it and it was then that Jodi realized that her mom had already long planned about it ahead of the time.As it turned out, Mathilde was thinking of using her influence to oust her cousin out of the position.In addition, inside the flash drive she also found an old email account with records of bunch of emails and it took Jodi more than four hours to go through all of them.But by the time she finished reading the exchange of chats Mathilde had with her hitman, Jodi's eyes was bloodshot.It was unsure if this was cause by her prolong exposure to the screen or if it was exhaustion that was doing this thing on her body, but when she get up from her chair, Jodi balled her hands into a fist.She slammed the door shut behind her back as she left the office and on the screen, the last conversation
It was late in the evening when Jodi received a call out from nowhere. When she checked that registered on the caller ID, she was surprised to see Jiro's name.Truth be told, he was the least person he would expect to contact her. After all, the two of them never talked to each other for ages.Jiro used to be a good friend of hers as well. Just like how she and Shantal were cousins, Jiro and and Zorens were first cousins too so naturally all four of them get to know each other and as a child, they eventually became acquaintances in no time.Besides, since Zoren's parents were a family friend of the Nordstorme they often had an opportunity to hang around during their childhood.However, ever since the day Zoren committed suicide due to the incident regarding the Nordstorme controversy, Jiro also stopped communicating with them.So this made Jodi wonder what had come to Jiro to decide and phone her at this time of the night.But
"In other words, she wants me to become director and cover up all his shortcomings?"Mr. Takashi insinuated after his contemplation. He did not exactly declined the offer this time, unlike before. Although he also did not directly implied that he would do it.Nonetheless, Secretary Ye considered his response as a good sign. At least, the other party was no longer adamant at turning them down.So with the same insinuating manner, she answered him back."That would make it easier for you to do your duties once you become a director. All that was left for you now is to leave Ms. Shantal Nordstrome no other choice but to step down and abdicate the position of board directory to your hands.""Ousting her is not enough. He will just come back. We must make sure he loses the will to come back."Out of nowhere, Mr. Takashi declared with conviction and for a second, the secretary was taken aback by this.One moment, he almost drove her a
"You told Jodi about everything?"Mathilde asked her secretary as soon as the two of them were finally allowed to have some private conversation within the prison hall where she was currently detained. Panic was noticeably present on the other party's face when she raised her question. Meanwhile, the secretary remained silence yet that was all enough for Mathilde to guess her response and not long after that, her shoulders dropped on the side when the realization hit her."I guess she was bound to find out about it sooner or later."She muttered under her breath with despondent undertone.An exasperated sigh escaped Mathilde's lips afterward. But then, she suddenly tenses up when she recalled about something else.Leaning towards the other party all the while grabbing a hold to the iron bars, Mathilde looked around her warily first to make sure that no ears were on them.Only when she confirmed for the umpteenth time that no one was listenin
Adelaine Smith's P o V~~~~While Jodi and I were driving down the road looking for any sign of the robot, I received a call and when I checked who it was, I found out that it was Amanda so I accepted the call right away."Ms. Smith, the robot just got on the bus number 707."I heard her voice telling me the moment it picked her call"Great! Thank you for the information."I replied and not long after that, she hung up on her because I reckoned that it would be best if I could relay this news to the other search parties. In this way they would also know where to start looking. Of course, the first one that I tried to call was my lady boss. However, to my dismay, I was only redirected to the voice call feature of the phone.'The number you have dialed is busy at the moment. Please try your call later or leave a message aft