When Andrea had left her office that day, for the security man to lock it, as usual; Nathan had told the man to go lock other offices, that he would help me out, starting with Andrea's office.He had not found anything suspicious about Nathan trying to help him out. He had thanked him, and left.It was easy for Nathan to find the files, because 'Crescent City' was boldly written on it. As he took it, it clicked on his mind that she might look for the file.Rather than make things complicated, he took out the document, and replaced it with another. He locked the office, and took the keys to the man.Before he left, he had gone to the security room, and cleared every trace of him in the footage.Hearing that Andrea had resigned, or fired, rather; he was happy. Part of his plans was to make Andrea leave the company, so he could bring someone else in.They—Nathan, Jane, and Charles—had it planned out, and to their best of luck, it worked.Jayden went back to his office, and stood by the w
Alex had planned on seeing Andrea, before going to have lunch. He heard her speaking with someone over the phone, so he waited outside. When he didn't hear her speak again, he assumed that she had ended the call.He walked into her office, at it was slightly opened, so, he pushed it a little. He found it rather confusing to see her smile, happily. Was she not just fired from work, some minutes ago? Did she not leave Jayden's office with a sad face? Were those tears…fake? His mind had been bombarded by so many questions, which he had no answers to.She didn't even notice him! What could have made her smile that way? Was Jayden right about her? Was she smiling in victory, that they had lost? No! Andrea was not like that.The only way to be sure that she was happy for a different reason, was to ask her."You just got fired, and you are…happy?" He didn't know how to put forth the question, but he had to ask, anyhow.She was taken aback, when she saw him. She was not expecting anyone to b
Alex was sure of what he had seen. Was this a coincidence, rather? That they bore the same name? Could it be that it was a sheer coincidence? Or, were they one and the same person?Andrea took a quick look at Alex's stunned face. She instantly knew what was going on in his mind.She slowly picked up the phone, and swiped right, taking it close to her ear."Hello?" She said.Her heart was beating fast. She was expecting him to call, but not so fast. "Hello, Andrea."That voice was as charming as it had always been. She swallowed hard, tongue-tied; unable to say anything."Are you busy? Can we talk, please?" He said, in a pleading tone."I'm still at work, now. I will call you, once I get home," she replied, trying to hide the excitement.Though she wanted to talk to him, at that moment, she didn't want to speak with him in front of Alex. Not that she did not trust Alex, she did, but it was her private life. She didn't know what Mikel wanted to say to her."Alright, then. I will be wai
Alex had been thinking. He needed to find away to get evidence that Nathan was behind the misplacement of documents.Alas! An idea struck in his mind like a chord. His only hope now was that it works out.Andrea gave him an inquisitive look, itching to hear his idea."Here is what we are going to do," he leaned closer, "we are going to set him up, and have him steal the next business document. What I mean is, the business plan for the next meeting with the Jacksons should come in two forms—the original document, and the fake one. We'll make him steal the fake one, thinking it's the original, while we hide a camera to record him," Alex explained, while Andrea just listened, and nodded.Two heads are better than one. This was the situation they were in, at that point. Alex's idea was good, but they needed a perfect plan, if they wanted to push through, successfully."Nice idea, Alex…but how is that possible, when I'm no longer the secretary?" She asked.That got Alex thinking, again. Sh
Andrea had already packed up her stuff, ready to leave. She hoped that her parents were not at home, as she was trying to avoid any questioning.As she picked up the brown box, where she had packed her stuff in, she heard a knock on the door.Having her back to the door, she ushered the person in, before turning to face who it is.She was surprised to see Carina. Why was she in her office?"Hi, Ms. Bartholomew. Please, come in. How may I help you?" She asked, politely, wearing a smile."Hi, Ma'am. Thank you," she walked in, "nothing really. I don't need any help. I just came to say goodbye, and that I will miss you. I really hope you have a good reason for leaving," she said. Her voice was calm."Thank you, Ms. Bartholomew. I really appreciate your kind words," Andrea replied, beaming with joy."I would appreciate it, if you call me Carina," she said."Alright, Carina. Call me Andrea," she said, then suddenly, she realized that no one in the company knew her by that name."Andrea?" Sh
Wait, what? Mikel was…asking her to come back? Was this a dream? Was she hallucinating?She had wanted him back, too, but had not expected it to be so soon.She had tried to answer, but she just felt tongue-tied. She could not utter a word. Wasn't this what she had always wanted? Why was she acting this way, then?Mikel could not bear the ominous silence that was eating him up as seconds passed away, and she was yet to say something."I…I know how hard it is, for you, and it might not be easy to accept me back into your life, just like that. I understand. I'm sorry, once again. I don't think we—"As he spoke to her, he quivered, feeling an ache in his heart. He would not blame her, it was his fault, anyway.He wish he could turn back the hands of time, maybe, he wouldn't be feeling this way. Maybe, they wouldn't have seperated. Maybe, just maybe…she would still love him as she used to.If she rejected him, he planned on focusing more on business, because she was always on his mind, an
"What?" Andrea and her mother said, almost immediately."You heard me, right."What did he just say? Why was he kicking her out of the house, all of a sudden? Did she do anything wrong?The two women were shocked. They thought he was joking, but his expression was serious.What changed? A few minutes ago, he was happy for his daughter, and now, he is asking to leave?"Dad, what…what did I do? Did I say something bad to you?" Andrea panicked."Honey, what's wrong?" Imelda asked him, placing a hand on his chest. Probably to calm him down."What? You have a man, now. Leave my wife and I alone. Go meet the love of your life!" He said, drawing Imelda close to him, "I'm with the love of my life."There was a bit of relief in the atmosphere. Her father had a way of making someone get a heart attack, without even asking for one.He could have just said she should go to her man, rather than say she should leave his house, with a serious expression.Her mind had already had millions of thoughts
As Andrea went to her room, she threw herself on the bed.Her thoughts were full of Mikel. She envisioned being in his arms, once again. She deserved an award, for waiting and still hoping to be with the man of her dreams. She was happy that his level of enthusiasm matched hers, as he could not wait to engage her, and get married to her.She was surely going to spend quality time with him, to fill in the days, when they were apart.Her phone beeped. It was a message from Alex. She didn't need to read the message, the moment she saw the sender, she knew what she was supposed to do, next.Jayden was not expecting her call. Not after what happened, today. Seeing her call made him remember what happened earlier."Aren't you going to answer that?" Alex said, sensing how lost he was.His countenance changed. He swiped it right, and placed the phone on his ear, without saying a word."Hi, Jayden." She was not expecting him to say anything, when he answered the phone. She took it upon hers