y's

against the walls. It's been a rough morning, and running late to work was

the door to the b

What happened this time?" Daya

r. Mark?" I asked while usin

o can't be trusted to show up on time. It's not pretty, Lucy." Daya a

s already carrying.After scanning the area, I walked briskly t

ound organized. "I apologize for being late. I had

" Mr. Mark said in a sha

be on their best behavior. You don't want to be the one to ruin

d indispensable. "See me in my office right

t I forced myself to

ark walked away. Everyone had been anticipating meeting

" one of the bartenders ch

how he can be. Beg him, cry if there's a need to.

hank you," I whined, bre

. I took a deep breath before ente

," I greeted, bowing my h

me a habit, Lucy because this is your second and last chance. I hate delays and excuses. I know you have things going on, but I'd advise yo

ospital this morning. The hospital called. Apparently my mom..

ve our problems," Mr. Mark cut in immediately. "This is t

anyway and this might be out of line, but

k groaned, rolling hi

ould give me an adv

That's not possible, Lucy, the month just began, it's too early for

one last look at me, his eyes like d

h once I came ou

he fire you? Why do you look s

ng, Daya, I don't want to bother you with my pro

**

creating a kind of detached warmth. The faint sound of jazz music occupied the atmosphe

casting a shadow across the room, his dark hair,

erfectly ironed. Soon after, whispers started flying all a

e is far beyond handsome," one of the bartenders whispered with a smile on her

ead stare and they bow

t recall. He walked like someone use

m while bowing his head, but he ignored

ell, he lacks manners," I whispered

e usual," he said as Mr. Mar

"Oh my God! It's him!! The guy who I bumped into at the hospital!

a confused way. I quickly gave them a

aight to me with

ease, without ice," Mr. Mark be

r," I affirmed, stil

money, and now the universe had given me manner on a golden

to the VIP lounge. As I was about t

lose this deal. The press is making it difficult for me by talking shi

d in and served t

rmed Drey, who was more interes

s call. "Do something I don't care about wh

im that desperate. I picked up my phone to search for what the press

lot," I put my hands over my mouth in a state of shock. I pondered on how I could use this to

**

and headed back to the VIP lounge. As I

s," I suggested nervously. My palms start

of words made him m

I wante..." Drey muttered as he smi

marriage," I cut in, the words were

n disbelief, as he nea