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Starting the preparations was not as difficult as Jessica would have thought. Everything came in handy. An event of the elites and wealthy was one not to be compared to the regulars. Beth, on the other hand, was useful. Jessica barely had to stress about anything. It was mere convenience and she wondered why she had been called upon by Evelyn in the first place.The colors for the place were picked and it was all coming together greatly. Meanwhile, at TRIX, Liam couldn't ignore the fact that he missed having his secretary in all the time. Jessica was often in, but her attention was needed for every picking that had to be done.Liam, at this point, still Wondered why he felt this way.He knew he was getting a rush of emotions every time he was at least two feet from her.It was hard to hide the burst of emotions but he needed to. “.... What would be Miss Evelyn's preference, Mr Liam?” She has asked, as they say, in his office, looking at some current documents on the recent deal wi
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“What do you want?” Jessica asked bluntly “Jessica, please, can we talk?” Mike asked quickly.Jessica scoffed.“If you hadn't seen me in this part of town, you wouldn't have asked to talk, so what is it you want now?” She stormed at him.“I really wish you would give me an audience and hear me speak…. — I called and texted Jess. But you wouldn't respond to any……. And I can understand why.”“I just need the least of your time to explain how I really feel. — explain myself to you.” “..... And you're correct, I'm only asking to talk now because I see you but please just hear me out..”There was a long pause and Jessica stared at him blankly. He looked lost in a way she couldn't quite understand but she knew she didn't have to care.Just then, he made a move to hold her hands but she rejected his touch and spoke quickly after.“I'll listen to what you have to say.” “Can we sit down?” He asked.Jessica stood still, not bulging to his offer and then he pressed further.“Please, Jessica.”
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It was a relief to have Greg come in the time he did. Jessica could only be grateful.For a while, her thoughts drifted to Mike and she couldn't help but realize how desperate he was.He has never been like that towards her. This was indeed surprising. Greg caught her in the midst of the thought and that's when she collected herself together again.“..... I'm sorry to pry Jessica. That looked a bit personal. — I had to come in, it wasn't looking good.” Greg apologized.“I'm glad you did.” Jessica responded, still in the arms of Ann.That's when Jessica remembered the courtesy of introducing them to each other.“.... My friend, Ann.” Jessica said to Greg.“Ann, Greg.” To Ann.Greg stretched a hand formally for a handshake and Ann accepted. A glint in her eyes made him know he was welcome.“.... I really need to head home Jess. It's been a long day for me.” Ann said.“Let me walk you home.” Jessica offered but Ann wouldn't let her. Jessica understood what Ann meant to do and it was s
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The preparations for Evelyn's birthday were still ongoing and the event was gradually coming together.“..... The guest list, how about the guest list?” Jessica had asked Miss Beth.“It's to be formed by Miss Evelyn. She has her way with these kinds of things. She will send that across soon, I suppose.” Miss Beth replied.It was another bright sunny day at the TRIX, and Jessica was all about the affairs at the office, but the upcoming party needed a bit of attention now and then.At the office, Jessica couldn't help herself but remember the previous night with Greg. How he had arrived just in time and saved her from the grip of Mike. And not to mention, the kiss. It was everything she had been missing. A touch of that added a glimpse of excitement for the night. Somehow, these thoughts meddled with the daily activities. She caught herself smiling to herself on a few occasions.It was a healthy distraction, she had thought. A call came through from her office line, and she picked u
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Evelyn's birthday party was getting closer by the minute and the whole of TRIX would come to a halt to see it through. Jessica felt the need to act somewhat dry in the presence of Liam to avoid any strain of attraction that could spring between them. Liam couldn't help but notice her sudden drift but, as always, remained unshaken or unfazed by it.At intervals in the office, he stole glances at her. Maybe the way she worked on files, her facial features, or the movement of her lips when she spoke. There was something of note in everything she did.One time, she had requested to work in her office for reasons best known to her but he couldn't kick the fact that something definitely felt off between them. He thought to find out why but never to interrogate her.Of course, he cared about her and would want her in his space each time, but suddenly, it looked like she wanted none of that.Jessica knew all she was doing would take a toll on Liam in a way; her absence and perhaps, shift fr
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The last days of a person's career are always gloomy. The sky didn't open up as early as they usually did and all this young detective wished for was it never opening. Jessica's neighbor, Ms. Felicia knocked on her door as early as that.“Hello! Neighbor! Hello…”Jessica wished Ms. Felicia could just go away and leave her in her mystery to sulk as a failure. “Not even a single case have you solved successfully!” Mr Troy had blasted at her last week at the office. “You can consider this your last case with the agency!” He added coldly. Mike wasn't even helping issues. She had gotten home that day to meet Mike in his dirty green shorts and cream socks, buried in his game with his lazy-ass friend like him, Jay. “You're moody because of a job?”“Lighten up! Make me some omelet!”“I haven't showered too. You can run my bath too.” He said, itching his crackly neck. Jessica thought of her current life as a mess and Mike's weight on her made it worse. She had met Mike at a Christmas
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Olivia was a lady of character and everyone at the office knew her bitter spot for Jessica. She was a bright lady as well. Smart and audacious in a way that makes her daring. Jessica on the other hand had her own simple qualities but Olivia wasn't going to let her have her place in the agency. And luckily for her, she's witnessing her leave the organization due to failure to prove herself worthy of being a detective. “You look pathetic.” Olivia continued. “I mean, who could have thought that those little cases that even a janitor in this organization could have solved would cost you a dismissal.” Olivia continued coldly, noticing what her hurtful words were doing to Jessica's expression.“You should have stayed with your father, that way—” Olivia continued but Jessica cut her. “That's enough Olivia.”“I get it! I get it!”“You wanted me gone. Here I am, leaving!”“I guess that's enough for your fill!”Jessica summoned her speech out even though she would have preferred to be qui
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“I got my job back!” Jessica screeched over the phone to her dad. “You deserved it love!” Her dad echoed from the other end of the call. “I was stunned. Felt so unreal!”“Seems I'm still going to make you proud dad” Jessica added excitedly. “You sure would!” He responded. Jessica's front door opened with a munching sound and little soft barks. It was Mike. And with Ms Felicia's dog!“Oh why. Hello Jess. Got fired?” He asked sarcastically. “Is that Mike?” Jessica's dad asked audibly that Mike could hear.“Yeah it is.” Jessica responded with rolling eyes and her hand stamped to her face in sudden regret. “Hello Mr Willows! Jessica got fired!” He said loudly. “Is he drunk?” Her father asked. “I'd be surprised if he wasn't.” Jessica responded. “I'd speak to you later, dad” Jessica added and ended the call. She quickly turned her gaze to Mike, who was now seated on the couch, drunk and munching on a snack while he fondled the poor dog aggressively. “Why did you take the dog?” J
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