CHAPTER 21

<p>Paul knocked three times on Richard's door. <br/>"Come in, the door's not locked." <br/>Richard said.<br/><br/>Paul entered his office and asked.<br/>" Hey, have you seen Julie? <br/>Do you know where she is? "<br/>" I don't know, maybe she's upstairs in her new office. "<br/>Richard answered without looking at Paul. He had a fixed gaze on his laptop.<br/><br/>" New office? "<br/>Paul asked in a confused manner. <br/>" Yes, my brother told me she's his new assistant. "<br/>Richard informed Paul.<br/><br/>Paul was surprised to hear this.<br/>" All right, thanks. " <br/>He says to Richard. <br/><br/>He enters an elevator and arrives at Julie's new office.<br/>Paul halts at her door and knocks three times.<br/>" Come in "<br/><br/>She says. He opens the door and walks in.<br/>" Cool office " He says while looking around.<br/>"I'm here now." Julie says with a shy smile.<br/>" We're gonna miss you downstairs, especially Richard."<br/>Paul says with a teasing smile on his face. <br/>Julie laughs and says.<br/>" I like it here, it's an upgrade for me and Richard can't send me stupid errands anymore." <br/>Paul laughs and says.<br/>" I agree. "<br/>" Have a seat. " she says to him.<br/>And he sits opposite her.<br/>" What brings you here? "<br/> she asked him.<br/>" I came to check up on you and see your new office. " He says. She smiles and types something on her computer.<br/><br/> "So, anyways, my cousin is travelling all the way from Europe to America to see me, wanna hang out? "<br/><br/>He asked her.<br/><br/>"Oh no, so sorry, I don't have time to hang out tomorrow I and my boyfriend are gonna see a movie "<br/><br/>She says turning down his request, she felt guilty for saying 'No.' to him.<br/>" All right. " Paul says with a faint smile, slightly disappointed as he got up to leave her office.<br/><br/> Julie sighed and resumed typing on her computer.<br/>Few minutes later, her phone begins to ring, she looked at her phone screen and sees an unknown number then she answered the call.<br/><br/>"Hey girl, longest time, How have you been ? " A female voice spoke with glee.<br/>" Whose this? " Julie asked.<br/>" It's me Zara. " The lady answered.<br/>"Oh! Zara, how have you been? I've missed you. Sorry I couldn't recognize your voice. "<br/><br/> Julie apologizes.<br/><br/>" It's okay, I changed my number, I've been good, doing great as usual, you have forgotten me, you can't even remember my voice. " <br/>Zara complains in an almost sad tone.<br/><br/>" No dear, just that, it's been long since we heard from each other but I'll save your number this time, incase you call again, anyways what have you been doing all these while?"<br/>Julie asked her.<br/><br/>"I've been occupied with countless cases here and there. And I've been working on buying a house in Huawei, Nothing much, just work and development. How about you? Are you married ? or engaged? "<br/><br/>Zara asked with interest.<br/><br/>" Not yet, Josiah hasn't proposed. "<br/>Julie says in a sad tone. She couldn't wait to get married to him but he wasn't ready.<br/><br/> Josiah wasn't financially and mentally ready for marriage so Julie was waiting for him to be prepared.<br/>" Oh, I can't wait to be your bridesmaid. " Zara says and Julie laughs.<br/>" I'm guessing you're at work"<br/> Zara asked.<br/><br/>" Yes. " Julie answered.<br/>" Allright I'll leave you now, so we'll talk some other time." <br/>Zara says with a tired sigh.<br/>" All right dear, thanks for calling. "<br/> Julie replies with a smile.<br/><br/>" You're welcome, bye dear."<br/> Zara responds and the call ends.</p>