Chapter 13
Quinn
I woke up to someone banging the door hard. I groaned as I sat up from the bed, my headache seriously. I was having a hangover, what I needed now was a good hangover soup and pills.
I stood up and walked towards the door to unlock it. A furious Fleur badged into the room with a tray in his hands, containing a plate of hangover soup, pills and a glass of water. Just what I needed at that moment.
I looked at him and snuffed, “Thank you Fleur you’re the best.” I said, and this had him raising his brows.
-What’s going
g on? It seems like the alcohol you drank messed with your head
your head. I can’t remember when last you were thankful. He muttered.
“You look….. horrible. Get ready for work and come down for breakfast.” He said.
Going down for breakfast meant I had to endure Veronica’s nagging again this morning. This thought of this increased my headache. As if he could read my thought he said “She has gone out
“Hmmm, that’s quite strange of her to go out this early.” I said.
Anyways, I was relaxed to know I would eat breakfast in peace. Fleur left the room.
he plate and drank the soup in one go, it relieved the ache a little. I drank the pills immediately too.
I picked up the plate
I walked towards the bathroom and looked in the mirror, I indeed looked horrible. My hair was scattered, and my eyes were sunken.
I had my bath and got ready for work. I walked downstairs to have my breakfast, Fleur sat at the table waiting.
“Should I keep an eye on Veronica?” He asked.
“No, for now, the last time you checked she was clean” I said, eating my breakfast hurriedly.
Fleur raised a brow at me.
“You’re indeed anxious to meet her. Who would have thought that she would work with us.” I heard him say.
We were soon on our way to the company. He was right, I was anxious about meeting her. I knew we would have to work together concerning Mr Roberts conference. The thought of seeing her regularly brought a smile to my face.
We drove in silence to the company, none of us saying anything. A figure suddenly jumped in front of the car, Fleur hell the brakes before he could hit it. He came out of the car and I followed suit, to see if the person was alright.
I was shocked by who I saw. It was Moon, Ana’s son. He held a puppy in his hands and was caressing it.
Kid, what were you thinking jumping in front of the car like that? Do you have a death wish!” Fleur said to him in a stern voice.
mean to. I just wanted to save this puppy, you would have hit and hurt it with your car.” He said.
“I’m sorry, I didn’t mea
Though he said sorry, he clearly wasn’t feeling sorry from the expression on his face. He looked up and saw me, his face lit up in a smile as he looked at me with those big blue eyes that reminded me of my younger self.
“I remember you! That cute uncle from mum’s party” He said, jumping excitedly.
“How have you been? And why are you here alone! Where’s your mother?” Lasked
“Grandina is at a store near
arby, she doesn’t know I wandered off. Muin is at work. You played really well that last time, I hope we can play again.” He said, facing Fleur and peeking out his tongue at him before running away.
“Hey naughty kid! Come back here! Fleur shouted, but Moon paid no heed to him.
“It’s okay, let’s go.” I said as we entered the car
d“from mum’s party“, and you haven’t attended
“Hope you have an explanation on how you know that kid. You spoke with familiarity. And he said any party of recent except for Anastasia’s party, hope it’s not what I’m thinking. He said
“It’s exactly what you think it is, Fleur. He’s Ana’s son.” I said with a sigh.
I could see the shock and surprise in his eyes.
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“Does this mean she’s married? Or could it be it’s your child?
Heaning the possibility of her being married made my heart ache.
“He isn’t. I think she’s with Terry now, he must be his son.” I replied
“Wow, wow, wow. Terry! Your long time school enemy” He chuckled.
“What a small world.” He continued.
I said nothing, we soon reached the company.
As I walked to my office, I could hear the employees greetings but I blatantly ignored them. Some looked at me fearfully, I couldn’t blame them. I was on my signature stoic face.
We entered the elevator reserved for only me, the CEO. Thought of Anastasia filled my mind yet again as the elevator moved.
The elevator stopped and we walked out to the floor where my office was
“What’s in my schedule today Fleur
“Mr Roberts will be here to finalise the deal on the conference organisation. He replied
“Has preparations started!” I asked.
“The planning department has started work already. He answered.
“Good”
As I got to my office, I laid on the plush
plush sofa trying to get some rest. Fleur sat on my seat as he twirled the chair.
“Hmmm, the audacity you have for sitting on the CEO’s seat” I said, facing him while faking an annoyed expression. “Oh my. I’m scared.” He said sarcastically before throwing a book at me.
I shook my head, he was still as childish as
A ever.
“I’m off.” He said, standing up from my seat.
door
We heard knocks at the door, I walked towards my seat and sat down as Fleur went to open the do
It was Roberts, and… Anastasia. I held my breath as she walked in, following Roberts.
length pencil skin which emphasised her hips. Her hair was made
I took her appearance in, she was dressed in a light blue shirt tucked in a
a knee le into a simple bun,she was on heels.
Winfrey, how are you doing today!” Roberts asked
“Good and you?”
your” I replied curly.
“Good too, you know I told you I would handle some parts of the contract myself. The catering aspect, I offered it to Miss Anastasia here. You both have met at her house warming party.” He said, a smile on his face.
Though I looked calm on the outside, inside I was a mess. I raised my hands hesitatingly for a handshake, unsure if she would accept it.
She placed her hands in his and shook him professionally, her face calm and indifferent.
“Good to meet you Mr Winfrey, it’s nice getting to work with you.” She said.
meet you too, Miss Anastasia.”
My heart stung, she looked at me like I was a stranger, like she was just meeting me for the first time.
