10 Laughing

"The CEO is still in the office."

Lily paused at Andy's words. She patiently explained, "The CEO usually works overtime and she doesn't like her employees working beyond scheduled working hours and prefers them to have a good work-life balance."

She slowly shook her head and sighed, "But she has no life other than working all day long." She muttered to herself and bid him, "Okay, then I will see you tomorrow."

Andy nodded and waved his hand but he was lost in thoughts.

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Inside the CEO's office,

Sky was doing some of her work which was pending and pondering over how to convince her dad after reaching home.

She heard a knock on the door, she checked the time, it was seven in the evening, and frowned. "Enter."

Without raising her head, she continued saying when she sensed a person entering inside, "Lily, how many times have I told you not to stay after working hours? What were you doing till now?"

By the end of her question, she raised her head and realized Andy was the one who came and he was still standing near the door. "Come in."

Andy walked towards her desk. "Thank you, Sk... Miss. Sky for the job and clothes too. It means a lot." He offered a modest bow in respect and gratitude.

Sky was a little embarrassed. "No need for thanks, Do your work well and learn faster too. Don't cut my nose." She gave a cheeky smile. Her father will taunt her for years if he doesn't work properly.

Andy grinned, "I will not let you down, Ms.Sky."

She went back to work on her files, "You can go home and report tomorrow."

"Yes, Miss. Sky," He responded and left her office.

By the time Sky completed her work for the day, it was half past eight. She turned off her laptop and kept it in her bag. She tidied up the table and left her office.

After exiting her office, she saw Andy and was stupefied. Even though she felt sweet in her heart, she was against it.

"Ms. Sky" He greeted.

With a dissatisfied look, "What are you doing here? Didn't I tell you to go home? Don't repeat this."

She went towards the elevator, Andy trailed behind her and entered the elevator. "Why do you work so late but let your employees leave on time?"

She scanned his expression before responding, "Because they have family or friends waiting for them. They should not neglect them." She sounded pleasant.

Andy reminded her, "You have them too, right?" He just didn't wish for her to go hard on herself.

Sky furrowed her brows. Such happiness was far-fetched for her. "Dad hardly stays home."

Andy got quiet after her reply. Suddenly his stomach growled in the silent elevator. Sky looked at him but didn't say anything. After a few seconds, her stomach growled.

Instead of being embarrassed, both looked at each other and burst into laughter. It lasted after exiting the elevator to the parking lot. Both realized that they haven't laughed heartily in recent times.

Sky offered, "Would you like to grab another meal with me today?"

"It's okay, I'm not ..." Before he could finish, his stomach started growling again.

Sky pointed to his stomach and started to giggle. "Do you have a vehicle?"

Embarrassed, Andy shook his head in response.

"Hop on mine. Even though I'm not as good as you, you can trust my driving skill." Sky pointed to her Audi.