CHAPTER 2: SURPRISED DISCOVERY

After a long phone ring, David picks up the phone, his voice sounds tired:

“It’s me, honey.”

“Are you still working? Can you come to my place tonight?”

“Do you miss me, baby? But now I’m working in Y city, can not return until the afternoon of the next day. This morning I went too urgently, so I didn't have time to tell you, then I was afraid to disturb you to rest at noon. Tomorrow afternoon, I will come and bring a big gift for you, baby.”

“I hate it! When I need you, you're not here.”

“What’s wrong with you? Who makes the most beautiful person in the world angry? Tell me, I will immediately punish that person for you.”

Daisy smiles happily. David always makes her feel at ease, even when he isn't at her side. She confides:

“Mr. James and his detestable lover.”

Daisy tells David from the beginning to the end of the story. Daisy often confides in David about everything she encounters at the workplace. From one time she saw Mr. James and Rita doing shady things in the car to the fact that she and Rita were both promoted to the position of Deputy Area Manager. Daisy was nominated by the regional director, and Rita, of course, was nominated by Mr. James. The victory was thought to favor Daisy, but that side immediately took down her hand. And David is still, as usual, volunteering to make a trash can for her to vent.

“Who told you to dare to compete for the position of Deputy Regional Director with his lovely lover ha ha.”

Daisy pouts:

“She doesn't have the ability, just a stupid talent, she doesn't have anything to compete with me.”

“Yes, you are the best. But now, you need to rest early, so that tomorrow you can show them that Daisy is not an easy person to play.”

“Ha ha, you talk like I'm the big sister.”

“Isn't it? My Daisy is the best at everything. Waiting for the day after tomorrow, I will reward you.”

“What's the reward?”

“The Y city has a delicious baked good. I will bring it back for you to taste.”

“Just enjoy the cake?”

“One more kiss.”

“Um…”

“This indifferent attitude is to criticize a little kiss. Or… more…”

“Disgusting! I'm going to sleep!”

“Sleep well, baby. I miss you so much.”

Daisy smiles sweetly and sends a quick kiss to David before turning off the phone. Tomorrow is going to be a tough day.

Without waiting for Daisy to ask permission to go out to the New Generation company for the negotiation, Mr. James comes to her desk to hint:

“You'd better try to get a contract with New Generation. It means that you still have a chance to keep your nomination for the position of  Deputy Regional Director. Or… ha ha… I guess I don't need to say that. Do you understand?”

Until Daisy gets into the taxi to go to B city, she is still shaking with anger at the boss's statement. Now he has no qualms about showing his evil expectations on his face. He must have thought that this time Daisy definitely can't turn the tide.

Mr. Van sent an email refusing to cooperate with Daisy's company, "if without satisfactory handling", he wrote. That means Mr. Van is still waiting for a proper response, a step back from Daisy's company. This anger of Mr. Van can still be appeased. Moreover, today, Mr. Van's side gave her a chance to meet. Everything from a positive point of view is still very positive.

Daisy looks at her watch, there are still more than 20 minutes to go. She looks up at the green trees that flew past the taxi window. She doesn't know if the head company has heard of this incident? The area manager was Daisy's department boss before he was promoted. Since yesterday, he has not contacted her about Mr. Van's affairs. Maybe he still doesn't know. Or if he did, the area manager would probably want to see how the person he worked so hard to train and nominated would handle this case well or not.

While thinking about the flow of the scenery outside, Daisy urgently requires the taxi driver:

“Driver, stop the car!”

The driver is startled by Daisy's urgent voice. He quickly pulls over to the side of the road:

“Miss, you haven't reached the address you want yet.”

But Daisy doesn't listen to him anymore, her eyes fix on the happy couple laughing outside. The girl is in a floral dress, an expensive bag in her hand, and elaborately styled hair. She is hugging the man beside her. Although Daisy can't see the girl’s face. However, based on her figure behind, Daisy is convinced that she is extremely beautiful. And the man is very gentle, one arm around the girl's waist, the other hand holding her hand. He is wearing a light blue shirt that Daisy had personally chosen.

Why is David here when just yesterday he said he has to go on a business trip to the Y city and wouldn't come back till tomorrow? On the other hand, David is very intimate with a strange girl.

Daisy dials. David pulls out his phone and glances at it. From the inside of the car, Daisy sees his brow furrow slightly. David bends down to say something to the girl accompanying him. Daisy only sees the girl glides into the luxurious restaurant in front of them.

David's voice comes from Daisy's speakerphone:

“Hello baby, it’s me? You miss me so much that you have to call in working time, don’t you?”

David is still as gentle as before, but Daisy only feels disgusted, mixed with a sharp pain in her chest.

“Where are you now”

“Didn't I tell you yesterday? I’m now at the company's Y city branch. I am talking to my partner, when I see your call I go out to answer the phone right away. You need to rest a bit more, you seem so tired. You don’t remember everything well.”

“Is your partner a blonde in a floral dress?”

“What are you saying? Daisy… where are you?”

From the car, Daisy sees David darting around. She grins:

“In a place where I can see the real face of a lousy bastard like you. We're done. You better never appear in front of me again.”

Daisy turns off the phone and hurriedly asks the driver to drive away. When she turns her head back, Daisy sees David frantically chasing after her, his mouth is moving as if calling her name. Or he's trying to say something else. Through Daisy's tear-stained eyes, David's image is fader and fader, then disappears.

Daisy re-makes up for her eyes and the foundation. While applying her mascara, she suddenly laughs, thinking about the water-resistant mascara advertisement. Daisy never expected that today she has a chance to experience it. Crying with a face full of make-up. She is grateful to the great inventor who created these water-resistant cosmetics.