Jason walked into the hospital the next morning, hoping he would get the desired news."How did your day end yesterday?" Tim asked."Good," Jason replied as they were directed to the waiting area.Tim raised a brow, wondering why Jason had little to say about the first time he and Laura finally spent more than a minute in each other's presence without turning it into a fight."Hmm, that sounds like you have more to say, but you just don't want to say it," Tim teased.Jason shook his head and smiled. "If you are so bent on knowing, well, just know that I finally got her on board to work for us," he replied."Oh, wow, how did that happen?" Tim asked in amazement."This is not the place for that discussion, Tim," Jason reminded him by spreading his hand to emphasize their location."Yes, sure, but I don't see why you would want to see a doctor the morning after getting such good news," Tim replied.At that moment, Jason was called into the doctor's office, leaving Tim wondering about the
Laura couldn't tell if it was her statement that got Jared pissed or the fact that a waiter had mistakenly knocked his fork from his hand."Oh, I'm so sorry, sir. Let me fetch you a new set. My apologies, please," the waiter said hurriedly."You should watch where you go next time; don't they teach you that in waiter school or something?" Jared hissed in anger."I'm sorry, sir. I'll get the new set, please." The waiter stammered again and hurried away to do as he said."It was a mistake; I believe you should just forgive him," Laura said with a smile."A mistake—no, not all mistakes are considered mistakes by others," Jared replied.Laura didn't know if he was still talking about the fallen fork, but she replied, "As long as the person involved is truly sorry and confesses, I think that's what matters."After that statement, they were silent for the next few minutes as the waiter returned to change Jared's cutlery. They were both lost in their individual thoughts; Laura, however, coul
Lucy's smile broadened as she hugged the visitor, then stepped to the side to allow her into the room."How have you been, Lucy?" she asked."Fine, you look really good, and it's been a while since you came to the house," Lucy replied as they walked to the living room.At the table, Anna was smiling as she said, "I just knew she would come."Then they all saw her, looking all gorgeous like she usually did when she appeared on TV."Hello, Mr. Philips and Mrs. Philips, thank you for inviting me to dinner," Gift Hatcher said."You're welcome, Gift; please have your seat," Jerry replied.Gift could not remember the last time she had visited the Philips. All those years ago, when she was friends with Laura, she was hardly welcomed into the house, and now they are inviting her for dinners."How has work been? You look really good," Grace said with a smile."It's been good; the year started with quite a few great projects," Gift replied."Lucy, could you please serve the table now?" Anna ins
"Now, I don't think I want to deal with her in such a state," Laura muttered under her breath as she watched her approach.Tim turned around and said, "Jason, were you expecting her?"Jason's eyes narrowed as he replied, "No, I was not; I have no idea what she is doing here right now.""It looks like you guys have grown all close and cozy," she said upon reaching them.Tim had also stopped and decided to leave later, as he didn't really trust the murdurous look in her eyes."What are you doing here, Gift?" Jason asked, adding, "It's late, if you didn't notice."Gift laughed hysterically as she replied, "Yes, wow, is something going on here that I'm not supposed to witness?" Gift asked."That's nonsense, and you know it, Gift; whatever you have to say can wait till morning," Jason replied."Hello, Gift," Laura said with a smile.Gift did not reply as she went further to say to Jason, "What? Is it a crime to come to see my…""Gift?" Jason called, his tone warning her before she could fi
Agnes entered the suite only to find Lisa, Liam, and Tacha still bent over a book."What is going on here?" Agnes asked, wondering why their class work would extend this late into the night."Ahhh, thank God!" Tacha exclaimed as she raised her head to see Agnes."Are you guys still going through class work at this time? The sun is already set; are you preparing them for the SAT or something?" Agnes asked as she walked towards them.Lisa and Liam had a guilty look on their faces as they stared up at Agnes through their small eyes."Now why do you two look so forlorn?" Agnes asked."I believe now I can go," Tacha said, raising her brows at the twins.They nodded their heads up and down, like two teddy bears on remote control. Agnes laughed at the sight and asked, "Tacha, what is going on?""After class work, they said I should play a game with them," Tacha explained."Okay, what game would take so long?" Agnes asked."Well, the issue was that we had to play until I win or someone stops
Laura stepped into the suite to see her twins and Agnes whispering like they were planning something."When did you start cooking their plans with them, Aunt Agnes?" Laura asked with a smile as she walked up to them."Me, no, of course not; I was only listening to something they had to tell me," Agnes replied with an innocent smile.The twins grinned at Laura as they jumped up to hug her."Yes, I know you miss me. How was class today?" Laura asked as she kissed them on the head."It was awesome, mummy," Liam replied."Yeah, I can tell from the way you guys lost track of time," Laura replied, adding, "I saw Tacha outside a while ago, and I wondered what you guys must have done to lose track of time.""Hmm, I wonder too," Agnes agreed."Aunty Agnes!" the twins shouted."What? I didn't say anything; I only said that I wondered too," Agnes replied with a grin.Laura stared at them, her brows raised as she said, "I sense a lot of suspicious actions from you all.""Will you tell her, or sho
"Lily? What are you doing here?" Laura asked in surprise as she stepped out of her suite."You're the third person asking me that question," Lily said with a smile."Laura?" Agnes called from behind Laura."Oh, humm, sorry," Laura said, stepping aside for Agnes to step out into the corridor."Humm, Aunt Agnes, meet my boss, Lily White, and Jason North, the owner of this hotel, and also Tina, Lily's PA," Laura introduced."Hello, it's nice to meet you two. I'm Agnes Emerson," Agnes said."Good evening, ma'am; it's nice to meet you too," Jason replied."It's nice to meet you too; you're the first family member Laura has introduced to me since she moved back," Lily replied with a warm smile."Oh, uhm, she can be that way," Agnes stated."I thought as much," Lily replied.They both chuckled at their own words, and Laura said, "Are you guys really enjoying a joke at my expense?""Of course, who else?" Agnes said, adding, "Anyway, I should go and leave you guys to talk.""It's nice to meet
As soon as Laura's hands went around his back, Jason stiffened; he had not, in his wildest imagination, thought that Laura would hug him of her own free will."Everything is going to be alright," Laura murmured.After a few seconds, he wrapped his hands around her and drew her closer. He buried his nose in her hair. She smelled so good, it seemed to calm him more.She stayed there for about three minutes before pulling away. Reluctantly, Jason stepped back too as she looked up at him with an encouraging smile and said, "Have a good night, Jason. I guess our meeting for tomorrow would have to wait.""Why do you say that?" Jason asked."I don't know; I just feel you have a great deal to handle tomorrow," Laura replied."Humm, should I ask if you're psychic?" Jason asked, confused.Laura smiled. "No, I'm not; let's just see each other after work tomorrow," she replied."Okay, thank you, Laura," Jason said.He didn't know hugging someone could mean so much. He had not known he needed it,