Parting Gift

“Oh…he asked me what I wanted to do with my life, you know, after the contract expires…” I said.

“And you said?” Hayden asked.

“I told him that I haven’t thought about it. In other words, I have completely no idea…” I replied, trying to sound carefree.

“That’s funny but it does sound like you,” Hayden said, sounding amused.

“He did promise to continue paying for my grandmother’s hospital bills though. That was very kind of him. Maybe he’s not such a bad person…” I said, deep in thought.

“My father’s not a bad person…he just likes to get his way. That’s all,” Hayden said.

“Haha…but don’t we all?” I said while laughing.

Seriously, if only I could have my way as well…

…

After that we drove back to the penthouse. I thought about what the boss said all the way back as I stared absentmindedly at the scenery that past by in front of my eyes outside the car’s window.

“Are you free when we get back?” Hayden asked needlessly.

Of course, I was free. I had nothing else to do and even if