17 CHAPTER 17: CLIENT
Black's POV
"Goodmorning Black" Mich greeted me as soon as I entered my office. I put down my bag and head to the table.
"Did I enter the wrong office? Why are you here?" I said while brewing a coffee.
"I just heard what happened yesterday!" I winced at what she said. "You know James' plan. I'm sorry to disappoint you my dear best friend. We're not dating!" I said crushing her hope.
"I know, James told me but I didn't expect you to say something like 'We're not together but no one else will be allowed to date you except me," she said that while imitating my voice.
"Shut up or I will spill this coffee on you!" I threatened her.
"Ahaha! Just kidding! So what's the status, Black?" Before I answer, I sat down on my swivel chair.
"You know me well, I don't do a relationship! We just like each other. That's it!"
"Ugh! Don't you have sweet hormones, Black? I thought that you'll finally have a new love life!" she said while pouting. What is she? a cupid?
"Dating status is not a basis to say that you have a love life. You should know that!" I said as I creased my eyebrows.
"Aish! Is that an insult?" She asked so I chuckled
"I would like to insult you, Mich, But with your intelligence, you wouldn't get offended. Everything I say, you have a counter-defense!" When I said that, I stared at her that made her laugh.
"Waaaa! I'm happy for you Black! You're praising me now! Is that James' effect?" She asks and hugged me!
"Mich! Get off of me! You Childish brat!" I said and tried to shrug her off.
"haha, I just missed this! Anyway, Black, Don't trust Roxanne! I hate her" her aura changed immediately upon mentioning it.
"Why?" I asked curiously
"Just don't trust her! I have a bad feeling about her. I should go back to my office. I have a client coming!" And she stormed out of my office. Okay, that's weird. I know she doesn't like Roxanne but what made her so wary of her?
I went out of the office to give Arah the approved Manuscript. When I came back, the elevator in front of me opened. My eyebrows rose automatically when I saw who it was.
"What are you doing here? The deal is off Mr. Tejada!" I angrily asked but he ignored me and just walk past me. Then I noticed that he's accompanied by someone. The courage to ignore me! I hurriedly walk to catch up to him and blocked his way to make him stop.
"Daze, if you're just going to pester me, you can leave now?" I told him seriously. He suddenly laughed so my eyebrows rose even higher.
"Ms. Black, I'm here to talk to CEO about business matters. If you'll excuse me, You're blocking my way" After he said that, he pushed me slightly. I am dumbfounded.
'Did he just snob me?' Can't believe he did that.
"Sorry Black, Daze has a headache!" The man said as he excused Daze's attitude towards me then he also went to Mich's office.
"The heck with that guy!" I whispered and followed Mich's office.
I saw Mich smiling as she handed the brown envelope to Daze. My forehead furrowed even more.
"What's this?" I got the attention of the three of them.
"Black, it's good you're here. I'm just showing Daze the sample of their magazine." I raised my eyebrows when I heard that.
"I'm positive that I called off the project!" I said with a salty look.
"This contract is also signed by the CEO, Ms.Black" Daze responded.
"Oh shut up Daze! I'm not talking to you!" I glared at him but he didn't budge and just stared back at me.
"Okay! Mr. Tejada, Your business here is done! just let me know if you still have some revisions you want!" Mich suddenly said and gave Daze a sorry smile. Daze glanced at her and looked back at me.
"Michelle, I think your COO needs an attitude adjustment, She doesn't know how to respect a client," he said while smiling.
"What the? I don't need an attitude adjustment! You're the one who needs it, idiot!" I shouted at him
"Very unprofessional Marie Violet Black. You are COO, You should act like one" I can't find a word to defend myself. Because my brain is full of cuss and curses. Why do I always lose my cool when in front of Daze? He just constantly made my blood boil every time he's near.
"Bro let's go! All right, Michelle, we'll take our leave, I apologize for Daze's words." The man facing Michelle answered immediately. Michelle smiled at him but it was strained.
"It's okay, Mr.?" she replied asking "Dixon! But you can call me Daryl" the man replied with a smile.
"As you wish .... Daryl" Mich also smiled at him and shook hands. Daze was still looking at me with a grin on his face. If looks could kill, He's probably been dead right now. They are walking towards the door, when Daze is already beside me, I spoke up.
"Go to hell Tejada!" It's just a whisper but I made sure that he will definitely hear it
"It's better if you're with me, Black!" He said without looking at me and left
"Defense Mechanism, Black! Try to notice it." I raised an eyebrow at Daryl but he just smiled and passed me. When they left, I immediately confronted Michelle.
"What was that Mich?" I asked with annoyance
"Have you seen your face, Black? Wow! Daze Tejada has the guts to annoy the hell out of you! That was funny! For the first time, Black was caught off guard, Can't believe you lost your cool!" she still looks amazed so I widened my eyes.
"MICH! IT'S NOT FUNNY! I HATE THAT GUY TO THE NTH LEVEL! SO STOP SAYING SHITS AND EXPLAIN WHY DID YOU ACCEPT THAT DAMN PROJECT OF HIS!" I shouted at her.
"Don't be too Hotblooded!" She said while laughing.
"MICH I'M DAMN SERIOUS!" I emphasize.
"money runs our world, Black" She simply answered with a big smile on her face while looking at me so I just stared at her and left her office.
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It's been hours already but my mood hasn't got any better. Every time I remember his face, An instant of anger arises.
I looked at my phone when it suddenly rings.
"I'm not in the mood, James," I said as soon as I pick it up.
(It's okay, Just rest) he answered.
I'm already in my unit, James is inviting me for dinner but I refused. I don't want him to be involved in my bad mood because of that lame Tejada.
He's not good in everything except in pissing me off.
"It's really a bad day" I exclaimed.
(Everyone has a bad day) he answered as if it's the most comforting words to say.
"Yeah, whatever"
I answered but I heard no response from the other. I looked at my phone but the call was still connected so I turned it back to the side of my ear
"James? Still there?" But instead of his answer, I heard A guitar strum.
You're all I ever need Baby you're amazing
You're my angel come and save me
You're all I ever need Baby you're amazing
You're my angel come and save me
When it comes to you Baby I'm addicted
You're like a drug, no rehab can fix it
I think you're a perfect baby even with your flaws
You ask what I like about you Ooh, I love it all
The whole time he was singing, I was quietly listening. He has a really great voice. I can't deny the fact that he fades my bad mood by simply singing and he made it turn into a smile.
(That's all I can do to make you feel better today. Just rest easy, Black)
I smiled even more at what he said. This man is slowly becoming my medicine.
"Thank you" I sincerely said before I hang up the call.
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