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“Seriously, thank you.” Irene eyes sparkled. “It was nothing.” Dana waved her hand. “No one would do it.” Irene pouted as she remembered feeling helpless after asking almost everyone she knew. Most of the people that usually fawned over her conveniently came up with “can’t squeeze with current commitments” as they were all aware of Ben’s announcement and knew Ben wouldn’t take revenge. “You are Ben’s sister and as such my sister.” Dana smiled shaking her head as if to say not to think too much. “I will owe you this one. You can ask me anything you want.” Irene promised happily. “No one knows.” Ben walked up to Dana and blurted. “Knows what?” Irene looked curiously at Ben. “Did you mean it when you said ask anything?” Dana looked at Irene with a sly smile. Ben shook his head and walked away. “Yes, I promise.” Irene raised her chin arrogantly “An Adalase never breaks a promise.” “Then sit with me for a counselling session.” “Huh?” “I want to help you and understand your prejud
“Come home when you are free in the afternoon, and we can start the counselling session if you want.” Dana told Irene once everyone dispersed for lunch. “Um” Irene nodded before asking curiously “Do you really not hate me?” Dana smiled and shook her head. “Yeah…” Irene smiled cheekily “I am so adorable; it is impossible to be hated.” “Puchi..” Dana giggled “How did you learn to be so shameless? From your brother?” “Nope… I have started taking lessons from Lara.” Irene smirked raising her eyebrows challengingly. The discussion at the dining table shifted to Christmas celebration that was coming up in 2 weeks. Helena declared that everyone would be exempt from the gathering for the next 2 weeks and had to make it home for Christmas eve and stay back till new year as was the tradition every year. “Sister-in-law, don’t forget my birthday is next month.” Bertie reminded Dana with a cheeky smile. Dana arched her eyebrows at Ben. “He is shamelessly asking you for the cufflink- tie cl
Theo’s grand plan of getting Dana to release their first batch from Lumier workshop was blasted off by Ben even before he pitched it fully. Theo sat back dejectedly. His grand plan was destroyed even before it saw the light of day. Dana had informed Ben in the morning that she wanted to go to the workshop after work this week. Ben agreed with a long face. He could not bear to refuse her and didn’t have an outlet to vent. Theo presented himself at the most inopportune moment by himself. “How are you going with Ruth?” Ben was back to his normal self once he vented. “She’s thinking.” Theo sighed before explaining their last conversation. “Um” Ben didn’t have much to contribute. Ben accompanied Dana at the workshop in the evening. Dana worked on her projects as Ben worked on his laptop. Dana sat thinking what to get everyone for Christmas. She was going to get the men a tie. She remembered the ruckus around the cufflink set she gave Ben and decided to do the same. She had already fi
Ben woke as per his normal body clock but stayed in bed with Dana nestled in his embrace. This sleeping posture had become their norm. Ben noted that Dana’s sleep was not as calm or peaceful once he left the bed, so he decided to stay in bed as they had slept late. His lips curled up as he thought of his life thus far. He had never felt more peaceful or complete. He remembered what his father once said during their conversations about knowing who the right person was. “Ben, there is no right or wrong… no perfect formulae, no one mold that fits all. When you meet the right person, you will know. Your inner world regardless of the storm outside will be peaceful and complete.” He decided that it was time to impart this wisdom to Bertie even though he knew his lawless brother would roll his eyes. Dana stirred another 3 hours later. She opened her eyes to stare into two pools of passion. “Morning” Dana smiled sheepishly as she realized that he was waiting for her. “Very good morning w
Maria signaled to shop assistant to say that it was paid for. “I am sorry. This has already been paid for.” The shop assistant was familiar with the high-end socialite Maria, and she didn’t know Dana. Naturally she chose to bootlick Maria who was their regular customer and also Roger Allister’s girlfriend. “How can that be?” Dana narrowed her eyes. She had bought this over from the back end of the rack. “It is what it is.” The shop assistant spoke in a firm tone “You can choose another one if you want.” Dana was no pushover; she just didn’t want to waste her energy over useless things “I want this one.” She folded her arms and stood back with an overbearing attitude. Lara stopped her shopping and came over and stood by Dana; Sarah followed over as well. Just like that, they were stuck in a stalemate. “Listen lady, don’t make things difficult for us.” The shop assistant pursed her lips “There are another few hundred suits for you to choose from if you really want to buy.” Her lips
“Ben” Dana called softly as she sat up in bed, tying her hair into a knot. “Umm” Ben responded lazily as he caressed her back. She didn’t know how to start the conversation. She had tossed and turned feeling uncomfortable since she woke up and remembered her conversation with Mark yesterday. “Ben” She called again. “Umm” “I will be meeting with Mark, my ex-husband today at midday.” Ben sat up, every cell in his body was alert. He subconsciously felt threatened. He remembered Tael’s call yesterday afternoon saying Dana was looking depressed. He wondered if that bastard had convinced Dana to go back with him. A hundred thoughts raced through his mind making him uncomfortable. Dana turned to look at him as she felt the sudden movement behind her. “Why are you telling me this?” He looked at her alertly. She tilted her head, her eyes narrowed, and lips curled upwards ‘He looked really cute, like a kid whose favorite toy was about to be snatched off’. Not getting a response he pull
“Esther, what about the info I asked for?” Dana looked at Esther. “You were right” Esther handed the green folder to Dana. Dana flipped through smiling complacently and handed the folder to Tael. “I read through the feedback and after listening to each of your thoughts and feedback the next day, I had asked Esther to check up on the authenticity of Paradox wanting to hire a training event planning team and whether there were any other players. Something didn’t feel right.” She explained to the others who were waiting for an explanation. Tael sat back frowning “How did you know?” “Like I said, it was a gut feeling” She then smirked at Tael “There is no theory behind this, and I can’t train anyone on this!” “Ha... Good one but you are not getting an update on that feedback form I just virtually updated!” “So, what does that folder say?” Richard was annoyed. He had spent hours meticulously planning trying to accommodate their ridiculously low budget. “They have signed the contract
“Dring…. Dring… Dring” Ben picked up the phone but instead of Tael… Dana’s voice floated through “We have done our best to ensure all your previous requests have been met” there was a pause before her voice continued to float “I would like to open the floor to any final comments before handing over to our director for signing” Realizing that Tael was letting him eavesdrop, he muted his phone. “This…” a deep voice hesitant voice floated through “we have been doing some thinking as well; our requirements have slightly changed" “Oh..” Dana seemed to have deliberately dragged the syllable “You see, the board of directors have decided to open the training session to all employees and this would change the previously discussed number from 50 to at least 200.” The male voice from before continued. “Ah… yes, this would definitely require adjustments to this plan" a long pause followed, then Dana’s voice floated “However I am still obliged to remind you that requesting a 4th set of revis