Chapter 4.
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She just sat down and stared at him, giving him the face of 'Consult your advisor first'. And, as if reading her mind, Greg finally said
"Miss Meridith, what do you think? "
Meridith smiled slowly and said " After taking a proper look at this, I have come to a personal conclusion that this deal will not.." she paused and looked at Greg "..benefit this company. " she said.
"And what makes you think that? " Greg asked
"Well, after taking proper looks at the ethics, rules and conditions of making such deals, as far as this company is concerned, this doesn't match the rules. And also, I sense some traces of unprof-" Meridith said, but Mr. Gibbs stopped her and nodded slightly.
Meridith shook her head and said "I think we should think more about this. "
Greg nodded before saying "Give us sometime.. we'll get back to you. " he said shortly and got up.
"When will we hear from you? " one of them asked
"In a few minutes. "Greg said as he walked out with Meridith and Mr Gibbs.
As they got into his office, Greg turned to Meridith "So, can you tell me what all that was about? "
"They're illegal.. I heard them. "
Greg smiled a little. Meridith turned and also saw Mr. Gibbs smiling.
"We knew since long.. We've come across a lot like this. "
"So.. " Meridith said confusedly
"Well done.. "Mr. Gibbs said with a smile.
She turned her face to Greg, still confused "Is this a test? "she asked,looking angry
"No no.. I promise, it's not.. "Greg said with his hands up
"Then why does it look like it? " she asked
"Look.. "Greg said and let her sit "...when you went out, I told Mr. Gibbs that something was wrong about this deal. He then said he did notice it too, and said you noticed it from the beginning and told him. That's when I knew you were up to something when you left.. "
Meridith kept staring at Greg before saying " I get it now. "
"Can we go back? " Mr. Gibbs asked
Greg nodded as they all went back to their clients.
As they got there and Greg told them they were not taking part in the deal, the formerly calm and organized men became rough, trying to charge at Greg or Mr. Gibbs.
Meridith called for security immediately.
Everything was over quickly, and they went to the office.
Meridith was quiet for the rest of the day, and surely, Mr. Gibbs and Greg didn't fail to notice her quiet. Immediately work was over, Mr. Gibbs went out get the car ready and put all their items in it, while Greg and Meridith cleared up the office.
Then, Greg finally asked "Why so quiet? "
Meridith sharply looked at him "I just decided to. "
She heard Greg sigh a little before saying "You're a little upset about that right? "
Meridith didn't respond.
"Meridith? " Greg called
She still remained quiet.
"Alright.. How about a nice meal.. to apologize?. " Greg said, and Meridith turned
"No thank you. " she said simply, but Greg was aware that she meant otherwise.
"Meridith? " he called childishly and glided to where she stood "..new friends shouldn't quarrel.. " he added
Meridith rolled her eyes "That wasn't fair..you employed me, and you're supposed to trust me.. "
"I didn't.. employ you Meridith.."Greg said "I just asked for your help.. "
Meridith sighed a little "Fine.. " she said "..I'll accept the meal.. We'll go with Mr. Gibbs on our way home. " she said
"Yes ma'am.. "Greg said with his hands up.
As they drove after work, Meridith asked Greg "So, where are we stopping? "
"The nearest noodles spot. " Greg said and it was followed by an awkward silence making him turn to look at Meridith who gave him a strange look.
"What? " he asked
Meridith shook her head "Next time, mister man, learn to arrange for a meal before offering someone a meal.. " she said
"I don't understand.. "
"Not everyone likes noodles sir.. " she said and faced front
"Ohh.. I see.. " Greg said thoughtfully "How about some grilled stuff?, like meat? "
Meridith looked at him for sometime before saying "You'll hardly find that here.. "
"I know." he said
"You're going to be late before you get home. " she said and Greg laughed a little
"You're talking like I'm the only one going to that house."
"Well..I'm basically invisible.." Meridith said
Greg nodded "I see.. " he said "..but I see no problem with staying out till 8pm. " he added before turning to his driver and saying "The nearest grill spot please."
Meridith looked at Greg. He was nice - too nice to be a boss. He was so free with all his workers and even with her.
"Why are you so nice?" she asked him as they walked towards the grill spot
Greg smiled "Why should I be otherwise? There's no reason to...or did you think I'd be rude and bossy?" he asked and looked at her
"You're just.. unusual.." she said
Greg laughed and turned to the person at the grill spot "One large barbeque chicken please. "
He turned back to her "It's my nature. " he said as he carried the food and put it on a table nearby "So, eat up. " he said as he opened the food.
Meridith are slowly as she spoke with Greg - mostly about random stuff that happened.
She dared not spill her private life - even though she got so comfortable with him.
"We'll have a general meeting tomorrow, and you'll get to meet all your colleagues. " Greg said
"That's nice. " Meridith muttered.
"We can go now, right? " Greg asked as he got up
"Yeah.. yeah.. " she said and got up quickly and followed him.
As soon as she reached the car, she got a text from her mom.
'Next date on Saturday, 5pm. '
What. The. Fudge?!
Meridith sighed heavily and got into the car.
"Any problem? " Greg asked
She looked at him quickly "No.. just tired.. " she muttered
"Ohh.. " Greg muttered, before adding "..you can take Saturdays as your free day. "
Meridith heaved a sigh of relief.
She got an answer even when she didn't ask.
Once they got home, immediately they walked into the living room, they met Kayla standing, tapping her foot on the ground.
"Where were you? " she asked Greg
Meridith just looked around, then at Greg, nodded at him and ran upstairs to her room.
She knew it was gonna be terrible..
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