"That was close!" Elise exclaimed "Yea it was" Junior concurredIt was the start of a new week and they were both sitting in Junior's office, he had just finished telling her about his encounter with Jasmine"Some people never change, I guess. Money seems to be the only language that can make them nice" Elise said"Yes and it's really sad" Junior said while shaking his head"By the way, I didn't know you like going to bars" Elise commented"I don't, not really. I prefer staying in door at weekends" Junior said"So this weekend was an exception then" Elise said"No. I went there for a reason" Junior said"And what's the reason?" Elise asked"I went there to meet with Bianca White" Junior answered"Who's Bianca White? Is she a new business partner?" Elise questioned"No. She's Xavier's fiancee" Junior statedElise couldn't believe what Junior just said, she was in shock, she was feeling so many emotions at the same time that she didn't know how to reactShe didn't say a word either,
Elise marched straight to her office after leaving Junior's office. She stormed into her office with an intense and agitated energyHer face was flushed, and her eyes were blazing. She kept muttering to herself, clenching and unclenching her fistsAs she got in, she tried to sit but felt restless, she kept pacing back and forthShe was still pacing when she heard a knock on her door"Come in" Elise said"Hello Miss Elise. Is everything okay? You look worried" Elise's secretary saidElise didn't know what to say at first. There was no way she would tell her secretary it seemed she was jealous of a woman their boss was talking to, she decided to use work as an excuse"Hi there. No, not really. We had a setback with the new project we're working on" Elise said"I'm sorry to hear that. What happened?" Her secretary asked"We received some unexpected news from the client, and now we have to change our approach to the project" Elise responded"Oh no. What's the new plan?" Joy, Elise's secre
It was the third day of the week And Elise was still acting weird around him. Junior didn't know what to thinkElise didn't respond to his texts, or emails, not unless they were work relatedHe had tried inviting her out for a drink after work, but she declined, she claimed she had plansHe decided that they grab lunch together at work, but she came up with another excuseAnd she didn't initiate contact either. If it wasn't work related, Elise didn't try to contact him Elise mostly seemed distant or disinterested when they were together and they had nothing work related to talk aboutAlso, she didn't make eye contact and seemed uncomfortable around him"Have I done something wrong? Or could it be that Elise was actually jealous? But why? Could it be that she was having the same conflicting feelings as he was?" Junior asked himself"Junior, are you available to discuss the new project?" Elise askedJunior, who was lost in his thoughts, slowly turned his head towards her. He had for
"Put your head on my shoulder, hold me in your arms…" That was the sound of Junior's phone ringing. Junior had never felt so glad to hear his ringtone, it was Elise calling him with her office number"Sorry, I need to take this" Junior said to Bianca"It's fine, go ahead" Bianca replied"Hello, what's up?" Junior asked"Hi, Junior. It's me, Elise" Elise said on the other end of the phone"Hey, I know it's you. What's up?"Junior repeated"I just realized that I forgot to remind you to sign some important documents before leaving the office.I wanted to let you know and see if you could come back soon and take care of it" Elise said"Oh, I see. Thanks for letting me know. Yes, those documents are crucial. It would be best if i come back to the office and sign them as soon as possible" Junior said"I apologize for the oversight. But you don't need to come right away though, I just wanted to notify you so you don't spend too much time where you are" Elise said "It's no problem, It happ
It was the D-Day Junior stood in front of his mirror to access his outfit once more. He had on a well-tailored suit that fits him perfectly, it wasn't as expensive as the Armani he had worn the other day, but it would doThe suit was a navy colored one and he had on a blazer and matching trousers. The Blazer had a structured silhouette and was buttoned up Inside, he wore a crisp, long-sleeved dress shirt made of high-quality cotton. The color of the shirt was a classic shade of light blueThe shirt was neatly tucked into his trousers, and his cuffs were fastened with cufflinks for an added touch of sophisticationJunior rearranged his tie. It was a silk-blend tie that complements the colors of his suit and shirt and was tied in a neat and professional knot, and was just the right length, reaching the top of his trousers' waistbandHe wore tailored trousers that matched his suit jacket, and was a straight fit. It was worn at his natural waist and was neither too tight or too loose.
"You know, you remind me of myself, or should I say you remind me of who I used to be" Junior said to Bianca"A hopeless romantic?" Bianca asked teasingly"Yes, that's one of the many things I was" Junior said"What changed?" Bianca asked"Life. Life happened and changed a lot of things, I was forced to see reality" Junior replied"Well, your answer is quite vague, but I won't ask for clarification. People shouldn't be judged based what their family members have done" Bianca replied"I am not judging him, I'm just trying to look out for you" Junior responded"I really appreciate that, but it's not necessary. Xavier is a hard-working young man, he's honest and he's simply trying to sort out his own path, I wish people would see past his family sins and see the potential in him" Bianca said"Well, if he's really all you say he is, I wish you both well" Junior said"Thank you" Bianca said, a smile on her beautiful face"So, when's the wedding?" Junior asked"We haven't fixed a date yet"
"Absolutely not!" Elise said"Why? She could be of assistance" Junior replied"In what way? From what you've said, it's obvious she's head over heels in love with him. She wouldn't be able to reason properly" Elise retorted"We can't be certain until we try. Bianca is probably going to end up being a victim of Xavier's scheme if we don't notify her" Junior said"We will tell her, but not just yet. We have no solid proof against Xavier" Elise said"We do. You're a living proof. Xavier has been begging you to go out with him, even if that doesn't change her mind completely, atleast, it will gain her attention" Junior said"And then what? It's going to be my word against Xavier's and we both know who to place our money onShe won't believe us. Xavier's just going to tell her I'm responsible for the downfall of his parents and now, I'm trying to bring him down too and she'll believe himAnd then, you're going to have to reveal yourself. And if Xavier finds out who you are, our whole plans
Junior stared blankly at his computer screen. It had been almost an hour since Elise left to meet up with XavierShe had promised to keep him updated and text him the address where Xavier had asked her to meet him but she hadn't sent anythingJunior felt restless. Was Elise okay? A part of him knew physically hurting Elise was something really stupid and even Xavier wouldn't be that stupid, but still, he felt really worriedHe considered calling her, but decided against it. Elise was a strong woman, she could look after herself, besides, it's just been an hour, it's possible she was yet to locate the placeMany thoughts kept flashing through Junior's mind, suddenly his phone rang, without looking at the caller ID, he answered"Elise! What happened? I've been worried sick about you. Are you okay?" Junior asked"Woah, slow down" the person on the other end of the phone replied with a light laugh"This isn't Elise. Who is this?" Junior asked"No, this is not Elise and as for your questio
The warehouse which Micah and the thieves were supposed to meet Vincent Vincenzo stood in silent neglect.The creaking doors, reluctantly swaying in the breeze, echoed with a ghostly memory of bustling activity. "This place looks empty." Micah commented."Don't worry, they'll be here soon." Alan said."Waiting for me?" A voice from asked said.The four of them turned, it was Vincent Vincenzo.He emerged, clad in a tailored charcoal suit that seemed to absorb the ambient light. The sharp angles of his attire mirrored the calculating expression etched across his face. As he stepped forward, the faintest smirk played on his lips, casting an ominous shadow over the encounter.Vincent Vincenzo's demeanor shifted imperceptibly as his eyes fell upon Micah. The steely resolve in his expression gave way to a flicker of recognition, quickly replaced by a thinly veiled disdain. "What is he doing here?" Vincent asked angrily."What is who doing here?" Alan asked."Are you stupid? What is MacMa
"Vincent Vincenzo?" Junior yelled.They were sitting inside Junior's car in the parking lot at D'premium branch.Micah had arrived at work earlier than normal and he had called Elise and Junior to fill them in as usual."I can't believe it! Elise exclaimed."It all makes sense now." Junior mused. His eyes widened, pupils dilating as the pieces of the puzzle finally clicked into place. His brows furrowed, and a slow, subtle grin tugged at the corners of his lips. It was the expression of revelation, a mix of surprise and understanding, etched across his face like the first light of dawn breaking through the darkness."You know what? Things just got better." Junior said after a while."Everything ends today." Elise said."Everything ends today." Junior repeated in a lower tone."Here," Elise said, handing over the bag which contained the remaining two wristwatches to Micah. "Take it to them and let them lead you to Vincent, text us the address immediately you can, okay?""Okay." Micah r
Alan froze, his hand still clutching a stolen item. Sam stumbled backward, knocking over a stack of boxes. Winner, caught in the act of stuffing his bag, looked like a deer caught in headlights.Time hung suspended as Micah's gaze bore into each of them. Alan's palms grew clammy, Winner stammered incoherently, and Sam's face paled. The air was thick with tension as guilt painted their expressions, a tableau of wrongdoing.Micah's voice sliced through the silence, demanding an explanation. The three of them exchanged furtive glances, unable to conjure a convincing response. The room felt smaller, the weight of their misdeeds pressing down on them.In that stolen moment of confrontation, fear etched lines on Alan, Winner, and Sam's faces, weaving an unforeseen twist into the story of their ill-fated heist."Why are you doing this, guys?" Micah asked.Panicking, Alan stammered, "Micah, it's not what it looks like! I was just rearranging the inventory for better organization. You see, I n
"Micah, that suggestion of yours in the meeting was brilliant," Alan commended when they got to where Micah, Kelly and Sam were standing.Sam concurred by nodding appreciatively and Winner chimed in with praises for Micah.Alan then said, "Well, I must say, our suggestions were good too. Mr Black just needs to think outside of the box to see it," a hint of mischief in his eyes.Ben was able to stiffle his laugh when he heard that statement, Kelly on the other hand couldn't help the smirk that formed on her face. Curiosity flickered in Alan's gaze as he turned to Kelly. "Got something to add?" he inquired. Kelly, however, simply brushed off the question, choosing to ignore him.Sensing a hint of tension, Ben interjected with a diplomatic suggestion. "How about we all put our creative minds together over lunch? We can continue brainstorming in a more relaxed setting.""Great idea." Kelly said walking away with the others behind her.…When they entered the cafeteria, Kelly opted for a
It was almost lunch time, suddenly, the intercom crackled to life, its echo filling the bustling office."Attention, team members," a steady voice announced. "Please gather in the conference room for an important meeting. Your presence is requested promptly. Thank you." The hum of activity ceased as employees exchanged curious glances, abandoning their desks to follow the unspoken call.Micah, Kelly, and Ben huddled near the door, exchanging puzzled glances as the announcement echoed through the office, summoning all workers to the conference room. The hum of speculation buzzed in the air.Micah, with a raised eyebrow, asked, "Any idea what this meeting could be about?"Kelly, tapping her pen against her notebook, shrugged. "Could be anything. Maybe they're finally addressing the mystery of the disappearing office supplies."Micah kept mute, feigning innocence and for the second time in less than 30 minutes, he raised an eyebrow at Kelly's casual remark.Micah, maintaining his compose
It was way past closing hours and Micah was yet to see anything or be approached by anyone. He would have called it a day but he wasn't tired yet, also, he intended to fulfill his promise to Sam.To help him stay fully awake, he decided to get coffee. Thankfully, the building was empty, so he wasn't afraid of having a repeat of the incident which had happened the previous day.When he was getting closer to the storage room, Micah heard voices, he paused. The voices paused too.Micah simply shrugged and continued on his way, but then, he heard the voices again and decided to turn back.On tiptoes, Micah made his way to the door of the storage room. His hand trembled as it grasped the cold metal handle of the storage room door. The hinges creaked in protest as he slowly swung it open, revealing a scene that stole his breath. His eyes widened, pupils dilating in disbelief, as the stark fluorescent light spilled into the room, casting an eerie glow. A gasp escaped his lips, and for a mom
Micah strolled into the company. He was just about to enter his work area when he was stopped by Mr Black."Good morning Sir." Micah said. However, he got no response."I completed Janet's task yesterday. You can go and confirm if you'd like. Also, I know the incident yesterday must have painted me in a bad light, but I want to assure you, that is not who I am. It was an accident, I am not clumsy and what happened yesterday will never repeat itself again."Mr Black just kept on staring at him, so he asked "Can I go now?" He didn't feel comfortable under the manager's intense scrutinizing gaze."Micah, what are you really doing here?" Mr Black finally asked."I beg your pardon?" Micah replied."I said, what are you really doing here?" The manager asked again.Micah's palms grew clammy as his manager's piercing gaze bore into him. The air seemed to thicken as he fumbled for words, anxiety tightening his throat. Beads of sweat formed on his forehead, betraying the composed facade he had
"I have and in the most unfortunate circumstances." Micah replied.Letting out a chuckle, Kelly said, "I doubt there's anyone in this company who met Janet in fortunate circumstances. However, I'd like to hear your own unfortunate encounter, tell me all about it."Micah proceeded to tell her what had truly happened and when he was done, Kelly scoffed."There was really no point trying to explain your side of the story to Mr Black." She said."Why? What do you mean?" Micah asked curiously."For one thing, it's a known secret that Janet and Mr Black are in a relationship." Kelly answered.Micah's eyes shot up as realization dawned on him. "No wonder." He mused."Mr Black will always take Janet's side. So I'll advise you to try and avoid further encounters with her. Also, it's best if you head to her table first. In Fact, go right now and should also go along with two cups of coffee, you're going to need them." Kelly advised."And why's that?" Micah asked."Knowing Janet, I can confident
Micah was tired. He never knew packaging wristwatches could be that stressful.Micah's eyes, which had been vibrant and full of life just that morning, now held the heavy burden of exhaustion. Deep, dark circles etched beneath them, telling a tale of his need to sleep and his restlessness. Shoulders slouched, as if carrying the weight of the world, Micah moved with a sluggish rhythm, each step echoing the struggle against the invisible forces pulling him down.He was thirsty and decided to get water. And coffee as well, to help him stay awake for the remaining one hour before his closing time for the day.He had gotten his drinks and was on his way back when the least thing he was expecting happened.His mind was consumed by the need to finish his packaging before closing hours, he rounded a corner only to collide with a lady adorned with vibrant red hair who had been walking too fast. The collision unfolded in an unfortunate symphony of mishap. The contents in Micah's hands, water