At the get together dinnerAnd just some steps more to get to him, he replies to her "It's Su.. Susan and John." He stammers as he speaks. As Ketty sees Susan, she is lost in astonishment at her whole appearance, that she couldn't hold back her thoughts.With a very sweet voice she says "Come in, Hi Susan, you look absolutely stunning today. What is the secret?"Susan blushes unresistably, "Thank you, ketty. That's very sweet of you." She says as she walks into the house, directed towards the dining room.Still staring and amazed at her, she continues to comment on her appearance, "No, seriously. Your smile lights up the whole room, Susan." She mutters in amazement as she pulls the chair out for her to sit.Susan, still smiling, replies her back with her eyes looking down, "You're making me blush, Ketty.""Alright, since you can't take it one at a time, it completely." Ketty mutters as she praises Susan. "And those eyes of yours, they're like diamonds shining in the sun.–"Xander Laug
"A smart colour for a smart Monday morning." Xander puts out a smile as he arranges his blue long sleeve collar whilst walking towards the mirror. Standing in front of the mirror, in his elegant suit and tie, admiring his appearance. He feels confident and stylish in his outfit, as always. However, as he gazes at his reflection, a hint of a smirk forms on his lips as the words of Susan echoed in his head "One of the most handsome men in this part of our world." But then the smirk fades as he remembers the part of her statement that irked him, "But you know, I really don't like how stern and bossy you are at the office. It's so annoying."His expression becomes thoughtful as he stares at his reflection, contemplating how he is perceived by those around him. The aim was to maintain a professional demeanor in the workplace, but perhaps he had taken it too far, becoming too strict and intimidating.Still fixing his gaze on the mirror, he knows it was a harsh truth, but one that he can't i
Standing close to the entrance door of his office, an elderly lady with deep dark brown eyes. Her waist clinched in and her hips flared out in a way that was both sensual and elegant. Wearing a fitted dress that hugged every inch of her body, accentuating her every curve, smiling in a very mischievous way as she gradually moves towards his table. Aunty Tina, Xander's aunty. His late mother's elder sister, he lived with after the demise of his parents.His eyebrows furrow, giving him a wrinkled brow. His mouth, set in a tight line and his lips, pressed together firmly. His eyes are narrow and piercing. He feels a knot form in the pit of his stomach."Hello, Xander," Aunt Tina says, her voice soft and gentle. "It's been a long time–""That doesn't answer the question." He chimes in."Who let you in here?!"Aunt Tina simply smiles at him, her eyes crinkling at the corners. "Your secretary let me in, dear. She knows I'm here to see you. Now, don't be rude. Invite me to sit down atleast."X
As Xander replies Ava's question, curious to know what the problem is with Susan, Aunt Tina can't help but pause as she steps out of the office. Surprised and confused, thinking of what could be the reason a staff will burst into Xander's office in that manner. She presses her ear against the door, trying to eavesdrop on their conversation. She can't help but feed her curiosity as she is interested in what could be happening behind the closed doors and she can't resist the urge to listen in."She has no experience, no track record, and no qualifications. And yet, she's the one you turn to for advice on important company matters? That's not fair to the rest of us who have been working here for years!" Ava mutters bitterly.Xander leans back in his chair and steepling his fingers. "Ava, I understand your frustration. But I have my reasons for choosing Susan as my personal adviser.""And what reasons might those be?" Ava asks, crossing her arms over her chest abruptly with a stern look.
Ava's eyes widen in surprise, and she quickly stands up from her chair, nearly knocking over her cocktail. She stammers "I'm... I am so so sorry ma'am, I had no idea. It's a pleasure to meet you, ma'am.""Naaa... It's okay." She waves off Ava's apologies. "No need for the apologies. I mean, I would still act just the same way if I were you. Atleast now I know I can have a seat, right?""Sure ma'am." Ava stands up, stretching her hands towards the closest seat to Aunt Tina.Ava quickly tries to compose herself, straightening her posture and adjusting her clothing. She takes a deep breath and tries to maintain a calm and collected demeanor."Let me have what the young lady is having." Aunt Tina calls out to the server as she sits down. Setting up her bag, she cuts in. "I was hoping to catch you alone so we could talk. I've been away for a while, and I haven't had a chance to catch up with Xander. How has he been doing?""He's doing well, ma'am"–Ava relaxes slightly, realizing that Aunt
The door opens even before Ava ends her statement. Susan walks in, her face frowning as she raises a chin higher than the other. Noticing the worried expression on her face, Ava asks "Hey Susan, is everything okay?" her voice laced with concern. "I think the question should be, where have you been? Boss lady." Susan smiles as she grabs a chair and takes a seat. "Because I stopped by earlier to check on you, but you weren't around. A bit worried though, but went back to my office to check back later on you."Ava takes a deep breath and tries to stay calm. "I'm sorry dear. I had to step out for a bit. I had an emergency to take care of.""Emergency?!" Susan repeats, sounding anxious."Yeah, yeah. Emergency." She smiles. " I was pressed and feeling unease so I went to make use of the restroom. Is that not enough emergency?" She replies as they both laugh out loud.While lost in amusement, as they continued laughing, Susan cuts in. "That reminds me. Did you see or meet the lady that barg
Ava walks through the door of her apartment building, feeling utterly drained as she had a long day and it's wearing on her.. She trudges up the stairs to her apartment, fumbling with her keys until she finally unlocks her door."Finally!" she mutters exhaustingly as she steps inside. The familiar warmth of her living room greets her. She kicks off her shoes and flopped onto the couch, staring blankly at the TV. The noise of the news report, just background noise to her.Ava's mind still reeling from the events of the day. The endless stream of emails. It had all been too much. She rubs her temples, trying to massage the tension out of them.After a few minutes of sitting there in silence, she forces herself to get up and do something useful. She knows that if she stays still for too long, she will definitely feel even more overwhelmed.She wanders into the kitchen, rummaging through the cupboards. She finds a half-empty bag of chips and grabs it, snacking absentmindedly as she paces
Answering Ava's call while stretching, his voice groggy and irritated. "Why this early, Ava? Do you know what the time is?"Ignoring his tone, Ava launches into her monologue, "Remember that night, Xander? The night we spent together? It was amazing. I thought we had something special. I know we never gave it a name, but we were an item, right?""Hey, young lady, that was just a onetime fling and nothing more," Xander snarls, his voice firm. "I'm now your boss at the office, don't forget that. You need to understand that and move on."Ava feels her heart sink at his words, but she refuses to give up. "But Xander, that night was beautiful, and we both enjoyed it. Why are you acting like it meant nothing to you?""Okay, that's enough for this morning already." Xander cuts in. "We are not having this conversation."Ava feels a lump form in her throat. "But I love you, Xander. I can't just forget about you like that."He hangs up before she could say another word, leaving her alone in her