Chapter Seven

Third Person POV

"Hello Sir, I am so happy our plan worked. I think they are getting along."  She hid in one of the washroom cubicles, taking advantage of her madam being busy with a client. "Did you see the footage? the elevator door opened with madam in Mr. Cohen's arms." She uttered cheerfully.

"Yes dear we saw it. But I am afraid it is not what it looks like. They were literally at the point of cutting each other's head off."

"Awww really, I was happy when I saw them in that position."

"They looked great together right?"

"They did. But sir, those two really hate each other. You will need bigger and more effective plans to get rid of the hatred between them."

"We know. We are not going to give up. Just keep us updated and thank you for your help."

"Sure sir, you can always count on me." She said her usual anthem before ending the call.

"What are we going to do now Chris, It's obvious our plan failed miserably." Elise questioned. He was having a worried look on his face.

"Don't lose hope Elise. This was to be expected."

They sat talking in Elise's living room whiles their wives were in the kitchen preparing lunch. Adele was away on a brunch date with her boyfriend, Dennis.

The two old boys held a very worried expression on their faces, not understanding how their children became enemies. Chris's face lit up with a smile as if he has found the solution to the whole world's problems. He motioned for Elise to move closer to him and just like he did the first time, he whispered his plan to him making sure no other ears heard it.

"I don't know. Are you sure that will work? The elevator plan didn't work. How can we be assured that this will work?" Elise questioned in uncertainty.

"Honestly, I don't know but we wouldn't leave any stone unturned."

Mila's POV

"Yes madam you will be able to assist with the internal decoration of the rooms."

"That is so cool. I will love that"

"So it is settled then?"

"Absolutely! I like this design better." She said pointing to the blueprint of a story building that has six bedrooms.

"Good. We will do it as seen. It will have six bedrooms, four up and two down. Each will have its own washroom and bathroom. There will be two kitchens, one upstairs and the bigger one downstairs. This will enable you not to go through the stress of going all the way downstairs to prepare your meal. There will be two separate washrooms downstairs for your guests too." I gave out the details of the plan she chose. So far she seemed impressed and I felt proud about it.

"Would you want us to decorate the baby's room?"

"Errmm, I would love to do it myself. The baby is not due until six months so I have enough time to make it special."

"I understand ma'am."

"But you can furnish and decorate the other rooms."

"Alright. I would like you to sign here to close the deal." I handed her the contract and a pen to which she wasted no time in signing.

"You signed without reading the content?" I asked, finding it unwise.

"Yes, that's because I trust you. I know you wouldn't scam me. Would you?"

"Of course, I wouldn't but it is not wise to do that. I might not scam you because I am a good person but what if I was a bad person?"

"Then thank goodness you are not. I will leave now. But if anything, just call me."

"I will. Thank you once again for choosing us."

"The pleasure is all mine Ms. Blaine."

I walked her out silently thanking heavens that it's over. She seems to be a pleasant lady but even though her words are not bad, they sounded cold.

"Oh, 1:00? Our meeting took that long?" I questioned when I felt my tummy churn.

I picked up my purse and keys before leaving my office to get lunch.

"Ma'am Mr. Cohen wants to see you as soon as possible." Scarlet informed me immediately I opened my office door.

"What does he want this time?" I silently wondered not feeling like seeing him yet.

"Okay I will, but after I have had lunch. I am very hungry."

"But he sai....."

"I don't care what he said. Tell him what I said."

I left without a word, smiling to myself about how furious he will be when Scarlet tells him my message.

Bentley's POV

"Where is She?!" I shouted with my eyes red with anger causing the young lady that stood before me to tremble.

"S-sir, she-she ha-has gone out for-for lunch."

"What?! That bitch is always joking with important stuff! Call her right now and tell her that I want her here right now. And isn't lunchtime over so why has she gone out without my permission?"

"Sir she-she -is - not-not picking up t-the call." 

My anger grew, making me want to strangle her if she was to be before me now. I dialed her number impatiently waiting for her to answer.

"I command you to come to my office now!" I said immediately she picked up before I cut the call.

Damn you Monnet. Why does it have to be her? or does he have a thing for her?

I shook the thought out of my mind knowing that Monnet is a respectable family man who loves his wife and kids and wouldn't cheat on his wife no matter what. But I can't forget that he is human and can change at any time.

There was a knock on my door and I invited the person in thinking it was Ms. Blaine but it was her assistance

"Sir I have gotten in touch with her. She said she will be here in an hour."

"An hour? that!....that!.... that girl is crazy to think she can do whatever she wants. Tell her not to bother coming back if she can't come right now. I have no patience to deal with a fool like her."

"But si....."

"No buts unless you want to follow her." I dismissed her, trying to calm myself.

I shook my head, deciding to fire this girl for good but that meant losing billions of dollars because Mr. Monnet's projects depend on her. And he is still refusing to allow any other person to take charge of it. He called this morning to tell me that he has decided to give us another chance and would want a meeting with Mila at 2:00 pm today but as it stands I have already lost the deal again because the stupid, lazy Ms. Blaine has gone out for lunch at 1:30. I tried her number again but this time it was switched off.

What the heck! she has the guts to switch off her phone in this critical moment?

"Skylar, come to my office." I bellowed into the office phone.

"Okay sir but it's scarlet." 

"Whatever!" I hanged up still furious at how disrespectful Ms. Blaine is. She is the only one around here that always steps on my toes.

"Come in". I answered the knock on my office door.

"I want you to pack up everything that belongs to Ms. Blaine and deliver it to her address. Make sure you don't leave out anything. I don't want her having an excuse to come back here."

"Pardon me sir but you cannot do this....."

"Who gave you the right to tell me what I can and cannot do in my own company. Do you want to be fired also?" 

"N-no no sir but please sir think about it. Ms. Blaine is good and serious with her work. Currently, she is......"

"Having her lunch right? I know that. That is one reason I think she is incompetent." I said with my teeth gritted out in anger

"Bu......"

"Are you challenging my authority? I have asked you to do something go and do it. I will not tolerate any more of her nonsense."

"Now get out."

"S-sir."

"Now! get out now if you don't want me to fire you."

"Sir please Listen. Ms. Blaine is at....."

"You are just as stubborn as your mistress. Make sure you pack yours as well."  I dismissed her, not wanting to hear any more of her rants