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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
“Dring…. Dring… Dring” Shadow’s phone lit up with a number that he hadn’t seen for 3 years. His face lit up with emotions and finally calmed down maintaining his indifference. Ben watched him from the background. He knew there was only one number that could bring all those emotions to Shadow’s face. “Aren’t you going to answer?” “Boss, I don’t think I can indulge him with what he wants” “Answer the phone first, that’s an order” Ben knew how long Shadow waited for this call. “CEO” Shadow called gratefully. He picked up the phone and put it on loudspeaker. He wanted Ben to hear the conversation as he suspected the content. He hadn’t spoken to his younger brother in years and people change. Although he didn’t want this to be the case, he had to be cautious. However, the content was contrary to his expectation “Hello” “Brother” “Please check the number, you might have reached the wrong number” Shadow feigned anger although he was ecstatic. Ben smirked. “Are you still mad at me?”
The rest of the delegates sat down again as Garret sat down. He was not willing to let go of this interaction. This was the first time he was impressed by a woman. He wanted to use this opportunity to show his sincerity. “How would that be fair on your team?” Garret asked as he stared at Dana. “We” Dana smiled brightly as she looked at her team members “got your humility and learned 2 lessons” “And a report for loss of contract to submit” Paul added cynically on the sideline. Everyone laughed as Garret stared intently at Dana. ‘This seemingly ordinary woman was different, he never felt like he wanted to know a woman before’. He would be attracted to a woman occasionally, but the attraction was limited to their body, he has never wanted to know a woman before. Dana didn’t notice Garret’s gaze as she was shaking her head at Paul. ‘Oh Ben!’ Tael lamented inwardly as he looked at his phone that still connected to Ben’s. “Let’s cooperate” Garret announced. Dana and the team looked ba
“Calmly and you??” Dana scoffed before straightening her emotions “I have told you several times, my home is here.” “You are a stranger to me. If you genuinely want to discuss our son’s memorial, then please talk now” Dana was losing her composure and patience. The waiter came and served the dishes. Mark started to serve Dana dishes attentively. “Please help yourself. I didn’t order these. I only ordered coffee”. Dana decided to ignore his pretentious actions and started to sip her coffee. “So, when will you come home?” “Why? Do you need a free maid?” Mark looked at her with a pained expression. Dana scoffed inwardly ‘Heh’ “What your wife can’t handle it by herself?” “Dana, you are my wife. I was just angry at you and was pretending to make you regret your anger” Mark said in a pampered tone. “Don’t make me nauseous. Did you pretend to put the baby in her belly as well?” “No Dana listen... I...” “Stop! Another word about this and I am walking.” Seeing Dana so agitated, Ben
“Let’s go” Ben led her to the car park. Dana walked nestled in Ben’s embrace without turning back. Tears streamed down as she sat in the car. She quickly wiped them off, not wanting Ben to see her in a miserable state. Shadow started the car and lifted the back partition. He wanted to give them privacy. Ben pulled her into his embrace and held her tightly “You don’t have to be brave in front of me. Cry if you want… yell …. howl …whatever makes you feel better. I will accompany you by your side.” Dana didn’t want to cry but tears streamed down continuously. She sobbed miserably; she couldn’t control them… it only got worse. Although he told her to cry, he felt like his heart was being squeezed tightly ‘That bastard. He would make him pay!’ After crying for a while, Dana felt better now that all the pent-up emotions had been released. She lifted her head from his embrace and looked at him as she suddenly thought ‘this was not where he was supposed to be. How did he get here?’ “I … y