Chapter 8
I looked up at Ariana, surprised. “You’ve already heard abo
She nodded, his gaze intense as she staredat me. “Ves. I know everything about you
Before I could respond, she moved to sit on the edge of my bed.
“joshua, I also know you’re not like the rumors say. You’re putting up with all this at the Smith family – for your sister’s medical treatment. Isn’t that right?”
As our eyes mit, I sensed a different emotion in her gare. That long–suppressed feeling seemed about to burst forth.
why would you still care about me, even from abroad?” I asked with difficulty.
Ariana just laughed, waving it off. “You were my deskmate–I know you too well. You would never sacritice your dignity purely for money. Something serious must’ve happened to force you
Her words struck me to the core. At that moment, she wasn’t just a classmate but a friend who understood and valued my uggles.
ttomorrow morning, I’ll go home early to make it for you,” she said with a warm smile. “I’ve gotten pretty good at cooking since
“Alright. Rest up. Let me know what you’d like to eat to practiced abroad.”
“Thank you, Ariana “I managed to say, though I shook my head with a rueful smile. “But have to work in the morning, so I prouldn’t want to trouble you.”
“World” she replied, shocked. “You need to rest properly. Didn’t you hear what the doctor said?
I sighed. “Company policies are strict” in reality, Baquelle was strict, never allowing me to stack off or fall behind. Even if I were in an accident, she would expect me to drag myself to the offior to handle her paperwork
I had endered it this long I didn’t want to jeopardize everything now over something small and attract unnecessary trouble
Ariana shook her head in astonishment. “Racquel is a tyrant
“Josh, what I told you before still stands. The offer will always be open,” she said earnestly, het gare severe and resolute. “If you want it, there’s a place waiting for you at my company.” I smiled and shook my head. “You seem to think highly of me
“Of course I do,” she said seriously. “If a business prodigy like you could come to work with me at my company, it would be like finding a treasure.”
I didn’t say anything further, pondering how to handle my relationship with Raquelle in the coming days. And a month from now, how would carve a new path if I were to leave?
The following day, I woke to find Alana had already left. She had left a thermos on the bedside table with a small note under it
“Joshua, here’s your favorite mushroom soup. Make sure to eat before work And here’s my number–don’t forget you owe me a meal!”
Seeing her neat handwriting filled me with warmth. I opened the thermos and was about to bite when my phone rang. It was Racquelle as if she were demanding my immediate attention. “Joshua, where the bell are you?”
On the other end, she shouted furiously, “Get to the office in ten minutes! I break something of yours if you’re even one minute late. Got it?”
