-Tuesday Morning-
Mel was at her desk with her team, looking at sketches and notes. They were getting ready to launch a new line of shoes, and Mel really wanted it to be a success. The deadline was coming up quickly, so they had to work extra hard to finish on time.So, what do we think of these designs?" Mel asked, gesturing to the sketches. "Are there any changes we need to make before we finalize them?" One of her team members, Julia, spoke up. "I love the look of these shoes, but I'm worried about the placing of the logo, Won't it be better if it was placed by the side and not the front? She asked."That's a good point Julia. Let's look into that and see if it's feasible. Any other concerns?" Mel.asked and another team member Dan, chimed in. "What about the marketing campaign? Do we have a plan for that?"Mel smiled. "Yes, we do. We're going to focus on social media, influencer partnerships, and in-store displays. I've already started working on someSitting up on her bed, Mel carefully typed out a message to . "Thank you for your concern," she wrote, "I'm going to take your advice and rest today." Satisfied with what she had typed out, she hit send and let out a deep sigh of relief.As she laid back on her bed, and settled into her soft pillows, Mel's thoughts moved to s unexpected act of kindness, she felt a surge of gratitude wash over her as she read the message. It wasn't just the advice that Ethan had given her, it was the way he had done it. She could feel the genuine concern in his words and it made her heart flutter a bit. Mel made a firm resolution to prioritize her own well-being, determined to take care of herself in the best possible way. As she settled back into her pillows, she knew exactly what she needed - a rejuvenating treatment at the Spa that she had been putting off for weeks. The thought of taking time for herself and indulging in some much-needed pampering filled her with a sense of excitement and anticipa
Finally, it was her turn to check in and she approached the receptionist with a forced smile, determined to enjoy her spa day despite the rude encounter.But as she headed towards the locker rooms, she heard Lisa's voice again. "Can you believe some people?" she was saying to a lady who stood beside her, "No manners at all."Mel had heard enough. She turned around and marched back towards Lisa. "Excuse me, I don't appreciate your attitude," she said, her voice low but firm. "I apologized already. There's no need to be so rude.With a scowl on her face, Lisa replied "Please, like you're any better. Who do you think you are?" she sneered.As Mel mulled over the encounter, she couldn't help but question the sanity of this stranger she had just met. With a sharp tone, she responded, "I'm just someone who doesn't tolerate rude behavior," she replied, her tone biting.Lisa rolled her eyes, attempting to provoke Mel, "Whatever, lady. You're not even worth my time." With that, she turned and
Lisa wasn't taken aback by his reply, the last time they met, they had a heated argument and she had stormed out, feeling hurt and angry. But now, she knew she had to apologize if she wanted to salvage their relationship."Ethan, I know we didn't part on good terms the other time, and I wanted to apologize for my behavior. I was out of line and I shouldn't have said the things I did."Ethan furrowed his brows, staring at her with an unreadable expression. Lisa felt a pang of fear, wondering if he was going to reject her apology."I still don't get why you're apologizing, you didn't do anything or did you?" Ethan finally asked, his voice cold and distant."Yes, I did, Lisa replied, trying to keep her voice steady. "I was upset that you said we weren't friends, but I realize now that I was trying to force a friendship on you. I'm sorry."Ethan's expression didn't change, but Lisa could sense that he was listening. She took a deep breath and continued."I also wanted to talk to you about
Ethan halted the car in front of a cozy restaurant that he had been planning to take Mel to for a while. As they walked in, they were greeted by the warm and inviting atmosphere of the place. The restaurant was dimly lit, with soft jazz music playing in the background, creating a relaxing ambiance.They were led to a quiet corner booth, and after eye scanning the menu, they both ordered their meal. As they waited for their food to arrive, they began to chat about their day. "How was work, Mel inquired about Ethan's day at work and he replied that it had been a long and tedious day. "Nothing exciting happened today, just the usual meetings and paperwork," he added."Mel, You were at the post office, when you should be home resting? I bet you didn't only go to the post office," Ethan said, raising an eyebrow at her.Mel smiled in return. "You've definitely been watching my every movement" she joked and continued, "I went to the spa today, and it was a wonderful experience. Perhaps I sh
Mel had just woken up from a short nap and was scrolling through her laptop when she received an anonymous email that caught her attention. The email contained pictures and evidence of illegal activities that the L Logo company had been involved in. Although it wasn't a major crime, it was still illegal, and they could be punished for it. Most likely, a fine would be issued and paid by the company.As she read through the email for the second time, she struggled to comprehend its contents. The message had been sent by an unknown individual who identified himself as an undercover agent, stating that he or she was driven by a sense of justice after getting in contact with some bereaved past employees of the company. In the email, he revealed that he had worked for the company for many years and had stumbled upon some illegal activities. However, he had refrained from reporting them due to his lack of influence within the organization.Mel couldn't help but wonder how the anonymous email
It was a Monday morning and Mel got to the office and resumed her day as usual. She went about making new sketches and reaching various work decisions with her team members.After an hour, she concluded the meeting with them and returned to her office, ready to rest for a while. That was when she got a text on her phone. She stared at it for a while, wondering what Ethan wanted to see her for. Perhaps it was related to what they had talked about the previous day. Mel got up as she approached Ethan's office.She knocked on the door, awaiting his response, and as she expected, his familiar voice replied, asking her to come in.She walked in elegantly and took a seat in front of Ethan. Good day, President Ethan. Mel said, and he gave a brief nod.“How about that anonymous email you received?” Ethan asked, his gaze intense. “Did you take any action?”Mel shook her head. “No, I didn't. You warned me to be careful about it, remember?”Ethan nodded. “Yes, I did.” “But now I think we need to
Following Ethan's instructions, Mel left work earlier than usual, her heart beating with excitement at the prospect of spending the day away from the city with him. She couldn't quite put her finger on why the idea appealed to her so much. Lately, her heart seemed to have a will of its own, leading her in directions she never expected.Once she got home, Mel wasted no time in getting ready for their trip. She packed a bag with the essentials and made sure to dress in comfortable yet stylish clothes. The time clocked 2:00pm and Mel was already packed and waiting for Ethan to pick her up. Mel seized her bag and darted out of the door as soon as she heard the sound of a car outside. She saw Ethan's black sedan parked in front of her building, and she couldn't help but feel a little giddy with excitement. As she got into the car, she exchanged greetings with Ethan, who greeted her with a warm smile. Mr. Kim, Ethan's trusted driver, was already in the driver's seat, ready to take them on
Feeling distraught, Lisa walked along the hallway, her mind racing with thoughts of what to do next. As she was about to walk out of the entrance, she heard a familiar voice call out to her."Lisa!" Leah's voice rang out, stopping Lisa in her tracks. She turned to see Leah walking towards her with a smile."Hey Lisa, What are you doing here? Did you come to see me?" Leah asked, her tone friendly.Lisa shook her head. "No, Leah. I needed to meet up with Ethan," she replied, her voice sounding hollow even to her own ears.Leah paused for a moment, her smile fading slightly. "You know Ethan?" she asked, surprised.Lisa nodded. "Yes, I do," she replied, her thoughts still preoccupied with her current situation.Leah's eyes widened in shock. "Wow, do you mean that? How come I never found out?" she asked, her curiosity piqued.Lisa shrugged, not wanting to reveal too much. "We went to high school together," she said simply.Leah's expression turned thoughtful. "Hey, Lisa," she said, changing