Suprise
Author: Toothpick Jones
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In the car, as they drove home, Maliya told Andrew the outcome of her meeting with Fred. “Honey I still feel like this is a dream. I don't think I did a good job explaining what the partnership entailed but he accepted and even increased the partnership to a billion dollars. I don't even know what to think right now. I'm sure even my grandfather did not see this coming”. Maliya said excitedly

“Yes, honey I'm happy you were able to get this partnership. Our fate as husband and wife really depended on it. I am very proud of you Maliya dear”, Andrew said pretending to have had no hand in the deal and giving Maliya all the credit.

Then Maliya said, “Honey why do I have a feeling that there's something you are not telling me? I got this really easily without stress and I feel you had a hand in this. Do you know Mr Fred?”.

Upon hearing Maliya's questions, Andrew pretended to find it funny that she would think he had a hand in it.

“My dear Maliya, the only hand I have in this is driving y
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    Leave here now!

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