Chapter 9

Elise

My mind is telling me whatever the woman is about to say , won't be pleasant . "I'm normally not like this, poking nose in my daughter's affairs . But then , I saw how worried she was. This wedding is very important to me as much as it is to her"

Okay, now I understood where she was heading to. She's here on behalf of her daughter. There are so keen on changing the design right.

I let out a sharp breath taking a ship of my copy as I focused on the woman in front of me looking so hopeless. " I understand what you're trying t to say . And I'm sorry but I've already made myself clear to Miss Skylar. She has already lost her last ticket . We don't work the way she's thinking. She agreed on the design herself , she choose it herself. But then decided to change it at last minute after all we've been through. Working day and Night to see meets to her demands"

"I understand all what you mean Miss Elise That's why I'm here. Please help my daughter this last time" I was surprised when she grabbed my hand from the table. She'd used her tactic to make me agree.

"I'm Sorry Mrs Melissa but I can't do that. That's out of our work" I tried to free my hands from her hold , yet , she held it firmly. Seriously , what does the woman wants from me. Her daughter know for the fact what my policy is. Yet, she's still misbehaving.

"Please Miss Elise, I will pay you double the amount. Together with compensation fee"

"It's not about money Ma'am

"Then please help, save my daughter's big day"

"But-"

"Please"

I released a sharp breath. If I don't help, the woman will never leave me. "Okay, but only on one condition"

"Whatever it is, I'm ready to fulfil the condition" I saw hopefulness in her eyes. I'm that kind of person that gets emotional easily. With the hope in her eyes, it reminded me of something. She's a mother. A mother will do anything for her daughter's happiness. The same thing our parents are doing for us. I know what Mom is doing is for my sake. But sometimes, I feel like she's taking it too far.

"I will be the one to decide on the design. Meaning, she'd have to agree to everything I bring on plate" The woman went quite for a while before she let out a smile.

"That won't be a problem"

"Okay, it's settled then"

"Thank you so much Miss Elise. I can't thank you enough. I will give her a now right now to come meet you at the office"

"That would be better" I moved my chair and stood up. "I will be on my way then"

"Thank you Miss Elise. Do have a nice day" Her voice was faraway from me as I was already out of the entrance. I sauntered my way towards my car and was about to open the car door when I heard a familiar voice called my name. "Elise"

"Elise" The familiar voice called. As I turned around, I came face to face with Tristan in all his form smiling at me. "Fancy seeing you here" he said. No matter what Tristan smile will always do something to my heart. I can't forget how his smile sent butterflies down to my stomach back then. Also now.

I composed myself before giving him an answer. "Fancy seeing you here. Mr. Tristan" The smile that was once on his face vanished at my answer. Maybe he was expecting me to be all clingy. But then, he has forgotten what we had before is already in the past. Now, everyone is on with his lives.

"You must be here for work" I resisted the urge to roll my eyes. What did he take me for?

"No. I'm here to dine. I've had an exhausted week, so the bwey thing is to take care of myself. Treating myself to a good meal is part of it" I ushered forming my lips into a thin line. I shouldn't waste any more time talking to him. I have other things to do. And he might be here with his new girlfriend.

"Elise, I-"

"Um.. I'm actually running late for an important meeting. It's good to see you again after a long time. Mr. Tristan" I could see the expression on his face. And I must say, it kind of satisfy me. I didn't wait for what he had to say when I unlocked my car, ignite the engine to life and drove away. From the mirror I could see his figure. A lady cling to his arm which I recognized as the same woman they shared a selfie together. Suit him well.

I played some music to divert my mind from any thinking as I drove my way to the office.

I was shocked when I arrived at the office with Skylar on my door. Like she was fast. I don't think I wasted that much time in talking to Tristan and also getting here to the office. "Ma'am" Elena commenced as she marched her way towards me.

"It's okay. I was expecting her. Get us a coffee"

"Okay Ma'am" And she disappeared to go make the coffee while I sauntered my way towards my office.

"Good day to you Miss Elise" Came Skylar's voice with a smile.

"Good day to you too Miss Skylar" I pushed open the door. "Come in" I gestured with my hand. She nodded with another smile and we entered the office.

I first of all discarded the jacket I was wearing, dropping my bag on the desk and turned towards her who was already seated comfortable. Her bare legs didn't go unnoticed. And not to talk of the heavy makeup she was wearing covering up her natural face.

"So, Miss Skylar, your mother must've explained everything to you?" I said much like questioned.