Everyone was caught off guard when Alex rose to his feet all of a sudden and Harold could not help but notice that it became his friend's hobby to startle them when they least expected him to act out.
"You been edgy lately."
Harold pointed out before asking Alex,
"What is it this time???"
However, rather than answering him, Alex only started working on the dishes and resumed what he was doing before Jodi arrived.
"I don't think this was a good idea."
Harold insinuated when it dawned to him that the other party appeared to be trying to pack some lunch for someone.
"I could not agree more to Harold. Besides, there is no way you can make my cousin eat that."
Jodi seconded Harold the instant she realized what Alex was doing. She threw a look at the foods that the other party was trying to pack and the moment she laid her eyes on them, her lips twitched; not that she was being judgmental but for her, the food did not look like it co
ALEX's P o VIn spite of everyone's disapproval, I still made my mind and started packing up some lunch. I was planning of going to Shantal's place today and bringing her these goods. At the same time, I would also like to use this opportunity to come and visit her as well."I don't think this was a good idea."Harold told me when he realized what I was up to, and Jodi seconded her right away."I could not agree more to Harold. Besides, there is no way you can make my cousin eat that."I am not sure if it was just my imagination but I think I saw disgust flashed on Jodi's face for a second as she eyed the fruit of my hard work. But when I gave her expression a second look, it was no longer there as if it was only my eyes playing a trick on me. Also, when I heard her comment, I am not sure whether I should pretend like I did not notice anything
Despite of the collective discouragement he received from his peers, Alex still went on with his plan of going to Shantal's place and bringing the girl some homemade foods for lunch.Only when he already got there and was standing right before the massive gate did realization dawn on him about how stupid the idea really was."Will they let me in after what I have done to their young miss?"Alex wondered to himself the closer he got to the gates and to answer his rhetoric, the gate opened by itself. However, knowing how it worked, there was no element of surprised that surfaced in Alex's face. Living with Shantal, under the same roof for a good amount of time made him aware that there were people manning almost every household chores around the premises of the mansion; and he reckoned that there was a high chance that whoever was the one behind the machine responsible for the gate, must have recognized his face. Aft
ALEX's P o V At first, I was hesitant to approached the gate. Not because I am afraid of being caught but because I was already starting to lose the hope that anyone would let me in. Harold was right, this was not a good idea. The only thing I would get myself out from this was trouble. It must have been my emotion taking the better half of me. My desire to meet Shantal and see for myself that she was fine, clouded my rationality. "Will they let me in after what I have done to their young miss?" I thought out loud as I halted my steps. I was now standing right before the entrance, unsure of what to do next when all of a sudden, I heard a faint click and a mechanical sound started to register on my ears as though some sort of machinery was activated. Not long after, the gate opened itself for me. Thus al
After almost having a mini heart attack due to his unexpected encounter with Shantal's butler, Alex finally made his way to the kitchen. He knew the place by heart so there was no longer a need for him to ask anyone for help regarding the direction.Alex was busy unpacking the foods out from his bag when out of the blue, he heard that someone was approaching. Its footstep echoed in the vast and silent dining hall and when Alex lifted his gaze and turned his head to the direction where the sound was coming, he saw that it was Shantal. The other party was making her way towards the kitchen, all by herself. But at the same time, she has this unmistakable awkward gait as she walked.Alex watched Shantal silently as he remained rooted on the same spot. He could see that Shantal was struggling on her wake but at the same time, there was nothing he could do. As much as he wanted to help her, he did not think that the other party would
ALEX's P o V~~~It only goes without saying that I felt so much relieved after learning that even Shantal's most trusted confidant was unaware of my identity. Butler John granted me entry right off the bat because he saw me as 'Alex the Robot', to which in return, worked to my advantage because I was allowed to have access to Shantal's place without worrying about being branded as trespasser once I got caught by someone loitering around.Likewise, since I already knew the every nook and cranny of the house and almost memorized it by heart, I no longer required any help to get where I wanted to go. As soon as I got inside, I no longer dally and headed straight to the kitchen so I could start unpacking the foods which I happened to bring with me.I took my leisure steps towards the dining hall. At the same time, I also linger
SHANTAL's P o V ~~~~ "Crap!" I cursed under my breath for who knew how many times already when I almost tripped on my own feet, AGAIN! My legs kept wobbling under my weight but it did little to stop me from going wherever I wanted. Yeah, don't even get me started... I know this is kind of nonsense but I felt like some kind of sorcery had befallen me which made my drive to go to the dining hall this strong. Out of nowhere, I suddenly started to feel like I have to go to my kitchen; perhaps to get myself... uhmmm.... some glass of water? I guess... Well, to be honest, I simply don't know anymore. I know for a fact that I can just simply order someone to bring me anything I needed. Truth be told, I was actually used to doing things that way. But this time, I want to do things by myself and I
ALEX's P o V~~~I was busy minding my own business at the kitchen when I got distracted by the sound of someone's footstep that was about to approach my location. There was high likely a chance for the other party to be Shantal, and I know it in my heart. But that did not stop me from going stiff when I confirmed that my intuition was spot on; the owner of the footsteps was indeed her.I stopped from what I was doing and dedicated my time, watching her walk with those little steps of her, one step at a time. Also, it was not that hard for me to notice the abnormality in her gait. Yet, weird enough, I still found this part of her to be adoring.'Something must really have gone wrong with my taste lately.'I thought to myself when the idea of such fondness crossed my mind. At first, Shantal was oblivious of the presence of the un
SHANTAL's P o V~~~~After Alex averted my eyes, I also resumed walking towards the other side of the kitchen counter where my double door fridge was situated. I have this intent in mind that I would going to pretend like I could not see hind. I headed straight to my french-door fridge and as soon as was standing right before it, I knocked on its door-in-door to see what was the available drink for me there.After that, I took the beverage of my liking and downed it; allowing its content to slowly soak my dried throat. While I was in the middle of drinking, I could see from the corner of my eyes that Alex was stealing glances at my direction. Albeit, he still kept his head low and seemingly busy tinkering something at the table. When I was done chugging, I wiped
"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