Despite the confusion on Elmo's face, he still picked the call. However he didn't say anything, instead he waited for the other person on the call to speak.After a few seconds of total silence, the other person on the call spoke. "Hello.""Who's this?" Elmo didn't respond to the person's greetings, as he felt he didn't know who it's."It's Ariana. I'm actually free tomorrow so would you mind us having the coffee tomorrow?" She asked, calmly.Ever since that incident at the mall, she had been uneasy as it felt wrong to her not thanking the man who helped her.Elmo became silent for a while, before responding. "Alright. Let's meet tomorrow." Just as he was about hanging up, her loud voice spoke."Wait, wait, before you hang up, I'd like you to know that I would be sending you the location of where to meet through a message. Is that okay?"" Um." After that, he hung up without waiting if there would be anything else Ariana wanted to say.After the call got disconnected, the car became
The next morning, Elmo had just woken up when he saw a message from his phone. It was a message from Ariana about where to meet and the time.Just after taking his bath, he went downstairs only to see Stuart standing.With a puzzle, he questioned. "Why are you here this early morning?" He didn't ask Stuart to come over this early so he was wonderingly why he had come without any notice."And had it been long since you arrived or just now, because you should have informed me of your arrival instead of waiting."Stuart only smiled and spoke respectfully. "No, young master. I just arrived not too long ago so before I could inform you of my arrival you already came down." He said.However, what he said was only a lie. He had been waiting here for the past hour but he doesn't want to bother his master from his sleep since he knows how stressful the last few days have been. If he hadn't done that, he was sure Elmo would have woken up without wanting to sleep.Elmo furrowed his eyes deeply.
Getting outside, he entered his car and drove out to the road. With a remembrance of the location they were to meet, Elmo's eyes stayed glued to the road as he drove to the open and living place of the city. Just when he got the place, Elmo carefully parked his blue sports car in front of the quaint coffee shop. The small bells above the door jingled as he stepped out, his furry, blue exterior catching the attention of passersby. Elmo was completely calm as he looked at the coffee shop which was filled with customers.He adjusted his outfits, smoothed down his soft fur, and walked into the cozy coffee shop. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the soft hum of conversations filled the air. Elmo slowly scanned the room for a sign of Ariana. It took him a while to look around the customers and soon he spotted the lady he was meeting, sitting at a corner table near a sunlit window. She had a warm smile on her face.As Elmo approached, he walked in a composed manner. After getting to
Elmo could instantly see the look as Ariana didn't conceal it. He wondered if he did the wrong thing by asking her about that day's event.He glanced at her for a while, before speaking. "Uh, you don't need to say anything. It was just a casual question. Just take it as though I wasn't expecting a reply from you." He quickly muttered, while glancing at her.And after that, their surroundings became silent.Ariana didn't reply, but he already took her silence as not wanting to talk about the matter again.Although previously, Elmo only asked this question due to the dull expression on Ariana's face, but now that he noticed her drastic gloomy look after asking the question, Elmo had an immense urge for wanting to know why she was drunk at a time and place like that.He slowly drank his coffee not without continuously glancing at Ariana with a perplexed mind.Ariana, whose eyes have been on her coffee and her mouth has been sealed, finally spoke. "Ehm, actually I only got drunk that day
Ariana only laughed to lighten the mood. "Humm, maybe yes, maybe no."Elmo looked at her like an insane person. Why was she laughing? *Did he say anything funny?*"Do you understand what I said?" He finally asked, as he failed to understand Ariana's laughter. It baffles him seeing that she wasn't connecting his words about her sister.Ariana laughed once again, with a small smile. "I don't think I want to understand what you say?" Honestly, Ariana clearly understood all what Elmo was pinning at. She wasn't a fool or a child not to figure that he was tagging her sister to be uncaring towards, however her will was quite bent on not believing what Elmo thinks or says about her sister."Cough cough. Since you say so then I won't try to make you understand." Even though Ariana didn't say much, Elmo still reckoned out her underlying words."Yes." Ariana nodded heavily, and after a while, she asked. "Should I continue from where I stopped?" She was talking about the part where her sister ha
Around midnight, Elmo was finally done with the files in front of him. Feeling tired and exhausted, he managed to get the legs to his room.Without wasting time, he fell on the bed with his eyes closed.The next morning, Elmo went to the company. Getting there, he directly landed in his office using the private elevator that only leads to his own office.When he got there, he immediately called Stuart to come over to his office.Few minutes later, a knock came on the door and Elmo approved of the person to come in."Good morning, young master." Stuart bowed immediately after entering the office."Em." Elmo only nodded to acknowledge his greetings, before drastically changing into a serious expression."Are we having the meeting now?" He asked, with a stoic and serious face."Yes, the staff members of the style and fashion department and others are already gathered in the conference room.""Alright, you can go. I'll be there in about ten minutes."Before Elmo left for the Brown family
He felt utterly ashamed and at the same time angry that things aren't going according to his plans. He slowly stood up with his eyes scrutinizing everyone seated in the room.As his eyes wander on them, the staff couldn't help but feel frightened and oppressed by the cold look in Elmo's eyes."Listen everyone, I'm sure you all know your purpose in this company. You were all hired to improve and make Chartreuse Street fashion always at the top. However, why am I not seeing any of what we have expected. All I'm seeing is low efficiency and poor improvement from you all."Everyone held their breath at Elmo words. His words and demeanor made them unable to even move a part of their body.However, one of them contemplated whether to say something and after a while, he spoke. "Sir, just as we have always been topping the fashion industry all this while, we would surely return back to the position." An assuring and confident tone could be held in his voice making the fear staff nod in agre
Shortly after they were done with the meeting, Elmo and Stuart stepped out of the conference room. It was obvious they were discussing something from their mouths."Wow, I thought you weren't going to come out." A loud yet disdainful voice spoke.Elmo frowned slightly as he turned to the voice. Just a few steps from him, was a young man walking towards him.An arrogant man in a navy blue suit cuts a striking figure as he enters the room. His choice of attire immediately draws attention, as the deep, rich hue of the suit exudes an air of authority and sophistication. The suit itself is impeccably tailored, hugging his frame in all the right places, showcasing his self-assuredness.As he walks, his posture is erect, bordering on haughty, with his chin held high and shoulders back. His navy blue tie is perfectly knotted, conveying a sense of meticulous attention to detail. The white dress shirt beneath the suit is crisp and immaculate, emphasizing his polished appearance.His arrogance i