CHAPTER 6: Getting to know each other again. 1.
Still in his thoughts of the previous night, a delicate smile on his lips, contemplating the wonders of the city through the window. His employee had noticed him and as usual indiscreet, he tried to understand what made him smile so much today.
-Sir, apparently you are in a good mood today.
-Yes and you know what I just remembered?
- No sir, tell me.
-You have the same first name as my former boss. His name was also Nicholas.
-Wow ! So you had an employer and employee Nicolas.
-Yes exactly. And stop, slow down.
His attention has just been caught by something, a presence in front of a building near his office. He didn't believe his eyes. Smiled and said almost inside his mind.
-I think the day is looking very good, you see?
- What's going on boss?
- I just noticed someone.
- I digress ?
-Yes, park next to it, I'm coming for a moment.
He opened the door, got out of his vehicle, crossed the street to come to a stop in front of a girl, in blue jeans, a pink t-shirt stitched into the jeans with a black pullover top. He smiled while approaching closer as if he wanted to be noticed by the young lady. What happened.
- Well, who is it? Isn't he the great writer of all time?
-Hello Ushua.
He said smiling like a child in front of his first Christmas toy.
-Hello sir. What are you doing here?
-I saw you from afar in my car, so I decided to come by and say hello.
-Is that so ? To what do I owe this honor?
-I just said, say hello and also hear from your grandmother.
- It's very nice of you. To have asked about him. But I believe you must leave. The moment you got up there, I lost two customers of my sandwiches already.
-I'm not sure I'm stopping people from paying at your place. I just don't think you're good at business.
-Ah! But you if?
-Yes.
- So if I give you these sandwiches you will finish selling them in ten minutes?
-No, but five minutes.
-Ah well let's see then, wheeler-dealer.
So he took off his coat and his jacket, he folded the sleeves of his shirt, messed up his hair with his hand. Then stood in front of the merchandise. He only targeted women. He stopped them, offered to pay for his sandwich. Always smiling, with his charm he sold them all in 5min and as clients all women. Since the car Nicolas had trouble understanding what was happening. This situation was very funny for him. But he didn't try to go see what was going on since he hadn't been ordered, always attentive to a sign of appellation. Ushua surprised at the situation shouts.
- No, but that's cheating!
- No, that's business.
-You used your charm, thing to find you customers and sell everything. I don't do it that way.
-I told you, you suck at business
- Yeah that's it, you're talking.
- Now I've sold everything and I want my share.
- What are you kidding me?
- No, I take 50% of the income.
- We had not agreed to this deal at all. No legal document proves it, and besides, I never verbally formulated this arrangement, so you will have nothing.
- Apparently you are improving in business. It's impressive. Nice to see you again Ushua. I will be at my job.
- And why do you tell me that you will be there at work?
- Just out of courtesy.
-Well I don't really care where you go, as soon as you leave here.
-You are really tough. See you soon Ushua.
-Maybe. I wanted you to sign one of your books for me.
-It would make me very happy. So you'll come today?
She laughed before saying
- But seriously, did you believe it? I was kidding you. Of course I don't read any of your books.
Surprised, and smiling he said.
-Oh I see. Tell your grandma while my office is wide open for her every time she wants a dedication again.
- Well that's nice sir. And goodbye.
-Nice to see you again.
-Not me.
He left while glancing behind to get it one last time before climbing into his crate. He therefore forgot to take his coats, which his driver reminded him of in the car.
-Don't worry Nicholas. It's done on purpose, under the pretext of seeing her again.
Ushua just noticed the coat and before she could call out to him, the car fled. She sighs.
- The motherfucker! and now I have to give him back his coat.
In his office, he was therefore taking care of certain documents, all absorbed by his work, the landline phone ringing repeatedly before he realized it. So he picked up to find out. It was his secretary who announced the arrival of his partner Eric. He sat up as if to wait for his entrance, as predicted, Eric entered with a big smile on his face.
-Safe arrival.
-Thank you Mike
-So how was the holidays?
-Look at my face.
-Yes, he is radiant with happiness.
- Indeed, I met a girl, this one is a goddess.
-So it was love at first sight immediately?
-How did you know ?
-Because with you it's the same story. Love at first sight in a few minutes and in 3 days everything is over. And you start crying.
-No, I promise you this one, with her I can already imagine a future. She will not disappoint me.
-It was the same thing you said about the other three previous ones.
-Come on man, stop with that and be happy for me.
-Of course I'm happy for you. But apparently you haven't learned your lesson yet.
-What do you mean by ?
-At each meeting you impress them with your money, your fortune, and not your person. And they're only your money, they see you. And after enjoying it. You end up alone, with your money but no one by your side.
-It's evil to throw it in my face like Mike. I thought you were my best friend.
- Well let's see Eric! Because I'm your best friend, I'm telling you all that. I don't want to console you with games anymore once you're depressed.
-Okay, that's understood. But I promise you she's not the type.
- Well, I hope so brother.
- Then I would have learned that you closed a deal worth millions. Congratulations
- Is it with this news my assistant welcomed you?
-Let's just say she wanted to impress me about you.
- And indeed yes I concluded this business without your assistance. And more than you would have done.
- If you say so, I'm going to my office. I'll let you meet my fiancée soon.
- Already your fiancée in two days? So you're getting married the day after tomorrow?
- Shut up man.
-I am ready to be your witness.
Eric therefore leaves the office and goes out without adding anything more. Mike smiles, finally goes back to his documents. Downstairs, the work was diligent, employees came and went for tasks. No one was at rest. Would need more works, page covers, photos, everyone was busy playing their role. The atmosphere was welcoming, exemplary, laborious and business was going well. Then an absolute silence took hold of the place. All were in silence, watching. Her walk, her steps, on centimeter-long stallions, her tight, magnificent dress, her hypnotic gaze. She was the boss's wife. Lila who had just entered. It's been ages since she's set foot here. Being here brings back a lot of memories. The others present on the scene began to whisper. Everyone wanted to understand his presence here after so many years of absence. She paid no attention and rode straight into the elevator. Mike's assistant saw him, running so as not to miss the elevator Lila was in. So she wanted to ride with her up there together.
-Hello madam
-Hello Natasha.
-It's been a while since you honored us with your presence here. I am very happy to see you again ma'am.
-Thank you. Tell me Mike is at his desk I hope.
- Yes madam and I can prepare your office right away.
-I did not come to stay, nor to work.
-Oh sorry, I thought otherwise.
-Sure.
They both arrived at their destination. Natasha stood in front as if to show Lila the direction.
- Did Mike change offices?
- No madam always the same.
- So leave, I can do it alone. You can go back to your business.
- Understood madam, and have a good day.
She nodded before continuing down the hallway. Passing Eric's office before arriving at Mike's. The secretary understood who she was and let her in directly. Mike surprised by her presence suddenly got up from his desk to welcome her.
-Thank you Mike
-Good. How was your night ?
-Good.
-I am pleased. So you came to visit me?
- No, I just came to tell you that my parents are coming home for dinner tonight.
- Did you come all this way for this? You could text me or call me.
-Do you really think I'm here because I want to see you?
-Why not ? We had a good time yesterday together.
-We had made Love Mike. I was in a very sensitive state. It has nothing to do with what you imagine it to be.
- So I'm getting ideas then?
-Exactly.
What she had just said shocked him. Anything for him, last night could have brought them closer. Thinking that she had come to pay him a courteous visit.
-So don't be late and above all what I came for is the Nelly contract.
-Is that so ? What do you want to do with it?
-I need it for my father's lawyers. And I have to read it first before he takes it.
- Alright for a moment.
He was going to rummage through the documents on the shelf of his closet.
-You're retreating in this business so at least put everything I need at my disposal.
-Don't worry, you'll have everything you need for that.
She took the document and got up immediately.
-I'm expecting you for dinner, don't be late. My parents will be there. We should make a good impression.
-I will be there, and hello my princess arrived at the house.
-I will not fail.
She left the office, walked more quickly and took the elevator. Walked through the offices, left the building and went to his car. Before starting she took a deep look at the building all along. And at that moment the memories, the image of the incident came back into his head. Then she changed her face before leaving.
Just after he left, a girl not unknown to the place came in, the other employees in the building had all noticed the day before. The way she addressed the boss impressed them. They all looked at her smiling as if to remind her of what she had done. Surprised by the way people were watching her, she hurried quickly to get into the elevator. After a few seconds of climbing, the elevator opened and she introduced herself to the secretary.
-Your boss forgot his coat. Give it to him.
-Wait please a moment I call him to warn him.
- Why did? There's no chemical weapon in it to kill him anyway.
-In fact he wanted us to tell him when you will be there to give him the coat.
-He had thought it all out, this sly one.
-I beg your pardon ?
- Let it go, I'm leaving.
But before she left in the elevator Mike was warned before.
- So you are leaving us already? I thought you were going to wait, take advantage of my thanks first.
-Seriously? You did all this just to see me again?
-I won't say that, but yes. I would like to talk to you.
-I'm listening to you.
-In private, in my office please.
-I hope it's worth it.
She said walking straight towards him.
-Yes of course.