Euphoria café
Liliane entered the luxurious cafe lingering with the smell of fresh cookies and expensive coffee. Today wasn't as busy like always. Maybe because it was pretty early on a weekday. Scanning through the tables, she spotted him easily due to less people and walked there. He's blonde hair was noticeable in any crowd. To be honest, Liliane hated his hair colour now, it was too striking and all attention would go to him. But it was probably his intention anyways because that boy loved attention.
Brent glanced through the corner of his eyes as Liliane sat down a little aggressively. It was still early but Lilinae's mood was already off.
" Hello long time no meet?" he said, when she didnt give any greeting.
Liliane rolled her eyes, " why'd you come back?" was her first question.They two were family friends since childhood but werent in good terms. Partly because of Brent's annoying personality and Liliane's arrogant nature. Not the very best combination for good friends.
" It's not cus i wanted to, it's cus i was Forced? I thought you knew already?" Brent said with equal annoyance.
" You could have said NO."
" I can't deny my father like YOU can't deny your father."
Liliane raised her brows, " I mean if you had denied, we obviously wouldn't have gone through THIS. Like, can't you leave me alone for this year?? We've been partners for god knows how long." Every year for almost five years, their fathers had forced them to be partners in the elite party and neither of them could deny it. Their fathers were business partners since way before they were even born. Their bond was one of the strongest and so Liliane and Brent were hopeless, agreeing to their fathers.
" I hate it too okay? If you had tried, your father would have accepted. Like you would have said I dont wanna go Daddyy~~."
Liliane shot him a glance when he tried to mock her. She was about to open her mouth when brent cut her.
" Cus you're daddy's little girl, y'know. You were raised like a spoiled princess." he said while waving his hands.
She threw her hands on the table, " Shutup you, asshole!" This was exactly why Liliane hated him so much.
" I was just stating the truth." he shrugged.
" Your truth is irrelevant."
" Well, okay."
Liliane sighed and pulled out her phone. She didnt want any conversation with him, it was always tiring.
" Are you still talking with that prick?" he smirked.
She just stayed quiet.
" Oh, so he's still not responding??" he acted shocked.
Now, Liliane's anger had reached to its peak. She stood up and grabbed his collar, " Shut your ugly mouth!!"
Everyone were staring at them. She pushed him to his seat and stomped out the cafe while Brent scoffed and ate his bread aggressively. " How long does she want to be ignored by That guy, tch?"
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Lounge café
Liliane stomped her feet while entering their favourite café. Some people glanced back at her due to the loud clicking of heels coming from the stomps.The incident with Brent was still going through her head. Just as she was walking through the corridor, she saw Julia at the far end. But she was talking with someone who was behind the wall. Julia turned her head right at the moment and saw Liliane. She hurriedly said something to the person and rushed towards her.
" Liliane, lets grab something to eat im really hungry." she pulled Liliane's arms.
" Who were you talking to?"
" Ahh no one, just the staff here. I was complaining about the washroom." she pulled them to their favourite seat.
After ordering their food, Julia looked at Liliane.
" So, you're meet with Brent didn't go well." she said by looking at her expressions.
" I just want to pull out his eye sockets even by thinking about it." Liliane said through gritting teeth.
Julia laughed leaning on the chair. Even her friends knew, Brent was annoying and they hated each other. Like childhood rivals.
" Honestly, that annoying brat will never change. If it weren't for the people in the cafe, i would have pulled out his hair." Liliane said clenching her fist. She was pretty much serious about it. Once, she had really pulled his hair so hard infront of the girls.
" Next time make sure." Julia said laughing, " Anyways what did he say??"
Liliane suddenly looked down, " Just some random things."
" Lilie, i know that aint it."
" Okay? he just had the nerves to bring the topic about Him. That triggered me."
" Oh, he did that." Julia looked at her, " Thankgod, atleast he hasn't told about him to your dad though. If your dad knows then...." she shut her mouth.
" He wouldn't dare say it to dad since he knows he's gonna be murdered by my own hands if he do so."
" Yeah, right. Ever since I met him he was always that coward. Also, you threatening him always works." Julia said.
" He's a stupid pussy." Liliane said rolling her eyes. Brent might nor show it to others but he really was scared of her, a bit, "Anyways, how's it going in your company? Is your dad pressuring you?"
" Yeah, the pressure is still there like how it has always been."
" I wish your dad wouldn't go too hard."
Julia smiled at Liliane but not the full smile.
" I wish it too."
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Min hospital pvt. Ltd.
Victor was staring at his computer, checking the data. He was quite satisfied with the recent results of the hospital. Next month the rank would surely increase.
His secretary, Sally entered the room, " Sir, Mr.Son has come to visit."
" Oh, let him in." he said standing up, patting his suit.
The door opened revealing a man around his sixties with a huge built.
" Hello there, Victor." Mr.Son said with a smile.
" Hello Mr.Son." victor gave his eye-smile and bowed.
The man sat down at the sofa." So, i heard the results are pretty satisfactory?"
" Yes, Mr.Son. According to my secretary, the patients have been increased to 40% since last month."
" Hmm, I see. That means there's no chance of going down."
" Yes, sir. Its all thanks to Asia pharmaceutical and ofcourse....you, sir." Victor genuinely replied to the man.
" Hahah, no problem.Asia pharmaceutical was a good idea." the man said proudly.
" Indeed sir." Min hospital was in a bad condition just a few years back. After joining hands with Mr.son, the hospital had soared up its rank so Victor highly respected him. It was indeed a good idea after all.
The man lit a cigar puffing thick clouds of smoke. " By the way, who's your partner in the elite?"
" Nobody." Victor gave an immediate answer.
" Yeah, its okay. There might be some problems in the party. Make sure to stay away from That girl."
" Girl...who?" he looked confused.
" The one that hangs around with you."
" Oh, ofcourse sir. I've already informed her."
Mr.son stared at him for sometime but decided to change the topic, " Anyways whoever made this concept of bringing partners is truly a fool." he gave a coarse laugh, smoke puffing through his teeth.
Victor smirked hearing the man's words, " Yes, you are right Mr.son. Its like making people aware about your weakness and probably your next step. I just dont understand it too, Mr.son."
" Victor, i knew you had the same thoughts as me." Mr.son patted his back, impressed. " Not many young people get me, you see. But you think exactly like me."
" Maybe because i went through things not many young people do. But..." he continued, " I really do like how you think Mr.son. If im being honest, you are someone i admire and look up to the most."
Mr.son gave another coarse laugh, " Sure, sure, im flattered. Anyways, i knew working with you was a good idea. Cheers to our partnership, Victor." he raised his cigar. Thick clouds of smoke filled the room, it was suffocating the office.
Victor with no cigar, raised the glass of water and put on a light smile.
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Of course, Cheers to more coming years.
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