Theo and Keith informed me that they were going to visit a client and left me at the office.While I was working halfway, Shannon called me.“My dear friend, are you still busy? Do you have time to keep me company tonight?”Thinking about it, it had been a long time since I met up with Shannon.I agreed. “Yes. I’ll see you tonight.”“I’ll send you the address.”Not long after I ended the call, I received a message from Shannon.Twilight Bar?Shannon rarely patronized bars after giving birth to her child. Why did she want to go there today all of a sudden?Something did not feel right.I quickly finished the work at hand so that I could meet Shannon on time. I reached the bar at roughly seven o’clock.Shannon informed me through text that she was at seat 25. I asked the server about it and arrived smoothly.She was listening to the music, swaying.“Shannon.”Seeing me, Shannon pulled me. “Wanda, you’re here. Come dance with me.”“Does Jordan know you’re here?”"He doesn‘
After making the call, I went back to our seats only to realize that Shannon had disappeared.I looked around the bar but did not see her."Where did she go?" I hurried to the bar and asked the waiter, "Hello, did you see this woman?"I showed him Shannon's photo that I had on my phone, but the waiter shook his head. "It's dark inside. I can't see anyone’s face clearly, I’m sorry.""Did you see a woman in a beige coat leave, then? She was a little drunk.""Now that you mentioned it, I think I might have. She seemed to have been led out by her friend.”Her friend?Could she have bumped into an unsavory character?"Thank you."Anxious, I ran out of the bar and just so happened to bump into Marius outside. Seeing how flustered I looked, he asked, “What’s wrong?”"Shannon’s gone. I asked the waiter and he said someone took her away. I'm going to look for her.""How are you going to look for her like this? Wait a minute."Marius grabbed me and then entered the bar. "I know the o
We first brought Shannon to Marius' apartment. He then carried her into the guest room and lay her down.I looked at her drunken appearance before covering her with a blanket."Don't worry. She’ll be with me. I’ll take good care of her," Marius said gently beside me.I frowned and sighed. "Something must have happened. I can’t get in touch with Jordan either. They probably got into an argument.”"It's normal for couples to quarrel. They’ll eventually make up. I'll ask Shannon about it when she wakes up tomorrow. Don't worry," Marius comforted me."I'll stay with her tonight. Go and rest."I could not leave Shannon alone considering the state she was in.Marius did not try to persuade me, but my phone rang the next second. "Theo, I’ll be—""Are you coming back soon? The children have been crying. They’re probably looking for you.”Theo's words threw a wrench in my plan. I glanced at Marius and then at Shannon, feeling troubled. "But I...""What's wrong?" Theo's voice sounded i
Early the next morning, I went to Marius' place unrelentingly.The smell of beer greeted me the moment I entered the room. I knew then that Shannon had not woken up.Marius leaned against the door. He looked at me while brushing his teeth. "I called you before you came. There's nothing I can do."He bit his toothbrush and spread his hands wide. His helpless appearance was rather amusing.Seeing that Shannon was still sleeping soundly, I could not bear to wake her up. I decided to let her sleep for a while more."I've put breakfast on the table. You can eat after you wash up. We’ll let Shannon sleep a little more.”She must definitely be suffering after drinking so much.Marius washed up and got changed before coming out of the bedroom. He pulled the chair opposite me out and sat down. "Shannon, drunk as she was, kept cursing Jordan last night. That's her husband, right?"Cursing Jordan?I frowned. "That’s not right. They’re such a loving couple. Even if they did argue, Shannon
Shannon stopped smiling when she noticed that I had gotten mad and said to me seriously, "Okay, Wanda. I was wrong. I promise there’ll be no next time, alright?”She grabbed my hand and shook it.I lost to her. I was becoming more and more like a child.I looked at her and asked, "Are you and Jordan really okay?""It's nothing." Shannon shook her head.Turning my gaze to Marius, I said calmly, "Tell her what she said last night."Marius hesitated a little when he heard this. "That… isn't such a good idea, right? What if it was just a dream?" "Say it." I was getting mad."Alright then." Marius directed his gaze to Shannon. "You mentioned an affair last night. You said something about cheating."But I wasn’t able to catch the specifics clearly.”He tacked on at the end.My eyes were fixed on Shannon's expression. As I observed her, I noticed that she was calm and indifferent."Jordan’s just been traveling often for business recently. I’m just not very happy with him,”Shanno
I heard quite a number of people talking about something with Nibel the moment I entered the company.“Did you see the news? Nibel brought a woman back to his place yesterday night.”“Doesn’t this mean the rumors about him and President Grant back then were false, then?”“Yes, it’s fake. President Grant and President Lane are so in love. Seriously, what’s with the press?”This was what Nibel meant by the rumors would clear up.I shook my head and smiled lightly. He sure was savvy.When I got to the office, I arranged my documents and went to Theo’s office.The door of his office was not closed, and I noted that Nibel was already inside. Theo immediately noticed me. "You’re here. Mr. Nibel happened to come over with a sample. Try it."After entering with the documents in hand, I handed them over to Theo and then looked down at the Golden-O Face Cream on the table. I picked it up and applied it on my hands to try it out. "Yes, it feels good and moisturizing. But I have to take it
Theo raised his head to look at me, a bright smile on his lips. "What’s wrong? Does the madam wish to act like a good wife and mother in front of others?”"Aren't I?" I smacked his shoulder.Theo let out a wince of pain, frowning. "Is this your show of it?""Are you complaining about your wife now?"I stopped and stood aside with my arms wrapped around me as I pretended to be angry.Almost instantly, Theo hug me from behind and said softly, "Whether or not you’re a good wife or mother, you’re the best in my opinion."His words of affection were endless and intoxicating.My anger dissipated as I turned around. "Enough. By the way, I’m getting off work early in the afternoon to go to Susan’s apartment. There are still some things I need to bring back.”"Alright. Do you want me to go with you?""It's so close. There’s no need for that. Also, it’s only a few items. You should head home earlier and wait for me." I straightened his shirt under his suit jacket.Theo responded to me
Theo was already at the restaurant when Neil and I arrived.He was still dressed the same as he had been during the day, but his temperament seemed to have changed.He was very different when he was resting compared to when he was at work.He seemed much softer now, but the words ‘no strangers allowed’ were still written on his face."Theo, let me introduce you to Neil Hendersohn. We met when I was living in Susan’s apartment.”I wonder if it had been my hallucination, but it felt like Theo's expression changed when he saw Neil. However, it disappeared in an instant.Theo stood up, the corners of his mouth curling upward. "Hello, I'm Theo Grant.""Hello, President Grant. I’ve admired you for a long time." Neil had been nervous since the start. He grasped Theo's hand in his own for a long time, not letting go.I let out a few coughs to pull him back to the present. Why was the atmosphere so weird? I asked them to take their seats and then sat down next to Theo. "Neil often comfo