CHAPTER 73: NICE MEETING YOU, SON
She was giggling while rolling on the hotel's king sized bed.
Jasmine couldn't believe that she's going to spend a night with Zion at a beautiful hotel room!
She was surprised when she found out that Zion was the guest speaker for the night. She thought, they're just going to attend a medical conference away from the city and will be back soon after the event. However, some unexpected changes put them in a situation where they have stay for the night.
"I'm sorry for the inconvenience, Mr. Harley, but the guest speaker for tomorrow was hospitalized. Please spare us some of your time and be our speaker for tomorrow." The professor who organized the conference pleaded the young man backstage. They still have a few minutes before the next session starts.
"But professor, I only prepared one topic for today---"
"Please…" He doesn't want to let go of the young man's arm. "Your topic a while ago was excellent and the students loved it. I'm sure you can prepare another tonight. Besides, we already booked a hotel room for you nearby." The professor grinned mischievously.
Zion heaved a sigh of defeat. "Then can you book two rooms? I brought my friend with me."
"Yes, of course, doctor. I'll see you after your discussion, doctor Harley." The professor left the young man with a triumphant smile.
He finished his discussion on time and dismissed the future doctors. And as soon as the students left the place, Jasmine, who's been listening since this morning, stood up and went in front of the stage.
Then she clapped her hands to applaud the young doctor.
"Well done, doctor Zion Harley. Our very own smart, young and handsome doctor!" She smiled proudly for him and gave him a thumbs up.
Zion smiled back and as soon as he fixed his things, he came down to the stage and walked towards the woman.
"Thank you for that Jasmine but the thing is, we have a little problem." His face is full of hesitation.
"What is it?"
"The next speaker for tomorrow was hospitalized and the professor pleaded if I can speak again tomorrow. I'm afraid we have to stay here for the night. Would that be okay with you?"
Jasmine didn't response. Her mind instantly flew as soon as she heard that she'll be spending a night with the handsome doctor. She unknowingly giggled and that caught Zion's attention.
"Hey, Jas… Are you alright?" He touched her arm and shook her gently. "Well, if you don't want to then I can drive you back to the city. I could just come back early----"
"No, I'm good!" She immediately butted in. "Besides, I don't have plans tomorrow. So, yeah that would be fine with me. Also, this place is really refreshing. It's not bad to spend another day with you." She lied.
"Thank you, Jaz!" He unknowingly embraced the woman in joy. "I have to do a new presentation for tomorrow so I guess I would be awake all night." He explained.
"Need my help?" She offered.
"No, I'm good." He smiled before motioning the woman to leave the spacious room. "What do you want for dinner?"
"Anything. I'm not a picky eater doctor."
"Well, I know a good place. And I'm sure you'll love it."
It was indeed a beautiful place to dine! Jasmine gawked at the beautiful scenery before her. They were at a restaurant located at the rooftop!
It was an open place, so people can see the beautiful starry night as well as the shore nearby. The cool breeze makes it more romantic and dreamy.
It's the most perfect place to propose to your beloved! Jasmine was already imagining Zion kneeling before her with a ring on his hands and asking her to marry him.
'Yes I do!' She unconsciously yelped aloud.
"What?" Zion glanced at the woman with a confused gaze.
"E-eh?" She faked a smile. "I… I said, yes, I do like this area… He-he-he." Her heart was beating nervously.
Zion smiled. "I told you." Then he handed her the menu.
They had an awesome dinner together and Jasmine enjoyed every single moment of that night.
It's as if they were on a date and it made her heart shivers in a good way.
***She was giggling nonstop but she tried so hard not to make a sound. Zion was at the living room right now doing his presentation for tomorrow and since it's already midnight, he must have thought that she's sleeping soundly.
But she can't! The mere thought that she's in a hotel room with her beloved kept her awake.
Good thing the hotel doesn't have any vacant room for tonight since a lot of guests flocked at the place for vacation so they didn't have a choice but stay in the same room.
Omo, she almost forgot! She needed to call for a sick leave so her manager won't bug her all day. He-he, I'm sorry manager. Please don't scold me for following my heart. She grinned.
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"I know you are very busy but thank you for sparing me some of your time Mr. Hanes." Jack Mo, the KSAN Ceo greeted the young man who just arrived at their meeting place.
"It's my pleasure to meet you, Mr. Mo." Marcus faked a smile.
"I'm truly sorry for the mess that my staffs had created. I didn't know about it, I'm sorry." The old man tried to be as convincing as he can. "It was never my intention to copy any of your products, that's an unforgivable offense in my company so rest assured for I already fired the employee who did that. I hope you can forgive us."
"It's okay, President Mo. You already did your best to straightened out the issue."
"Thank you." The old man faked a smile.
"By the way, I don't believe that you called me here for that."
The old man smiled. "Yes, you're right although apologizing personally is one of the reason, however, I came to talk to you about a proposal---- Business proposal."
"Business proposal?" He furrowed his brows.
"Yes and I brought one of my executives to discuss it with you." The old man called out. "Mr. Stones, please come in."
A few seconds later, a middle-aged man entered the private lounge.
Hi! Nice meeting you, son. Their eyes met!