“Is something wrong?” Nat asked again, looking up as she saw Anna focused on something behind her.“Hey you, satisfied?” Charlotte asked, stopping right in front of their table.Anna’s face was neutral as she dropped her cutlery and folded her hands on her chest.“Hmm, what’s going on here? Do you have something to say to us?” Nat answered instead, looking from Anna to Charlotte.Simon finally got to their table, grabbed Charlotte by the arm, and said, “Sorry about this, Anna. Charlotte, let’s go.”Charlotte jerked her arm from his grip and faced Anna fully as she said, “You caused all this, you know.”“Please, enlighten me, what did I cause?” Anna asked, looking amused.“You f*cking know what you did, b*tch!” Charlotte snapped.“Stop this, Charlotte!” Simon snapped, raking a hand through his hair in frustration.Anna stood up, tapped Charlotte by the shoulder, and said, “I’m sure you’re speaking from experience; I mean, it takes a b*tch to know one.”Charlotte’s eyes reddened in ange
Anna rolled her eyes as she stepped out of the car. For a split second she had locked eyes with Charlotte.“Is that not…” Nat mumbled, trailing off as she walked around the car to Anna.“Yes, it is. Let’s go in; it’s still a restaurant and not her house,” Anna stated firmly.She had just seen Charlotte and not the person sitting with her.They walked to the door, and it was pulled open from the inside by a security guard.“Welcome to the Elegance Palace, bon appétit,” the security said with a welcoming smile.“Thank you,” Nat responded as someone showed them to a vacant table.The ambiance of the restaurant was elegant, just as the name implied. It had beautiful seats decorated in style.Their table was at the other end of the restaurant with a direct view of Charlotte’s table.“How did you know about this place?” Anna asked.“You know me, I make it a business to know these things,” Nat responded with a wink and a shrug.“Hmm, typical you.” Anna smiled as she took her seat.When she l
When Simon walked out of the academy later that day, he felt fulfilled, almost like he had accomplished a great feat."You know, no one who fell on their a** would look as cool as you do just now," William stated with a shrug."Come on, they are just kids, and I just managed to convince them to be friends," Simon replied, winking back at him."How does that guarantee that they won't try it again? I say you need to tell their parents." William insisted.Jasmine's face flashed in Simon's memory as William mentioned the word "parent.""No, I promised them I wasn't going to tell." Simon replied."Okay, don't say I didn't warn you though," William told him."Sure, I'm pretty confident we are going to be great friends."It was past noon, and they were heading back to the head office. It had been quiet all morning from Hillary and her team, which only meant there was no update for him.Simon got into the back of the car, pulled out his phone, and texted her.- As soon as there is any word, s
Anna stared at the sky for a few seconds before looking down at the city. The chaos of the moving traffic, the hustle and bustle that was New Jersey's signature."Anna? What is this?" Nat asked slowly as she looked up from the letter."I need to find out who sent it," Anna replied."That does not explain what it is about," Nat replied."Yes, it does not. I will when the time is right, but now, I need your help to find out who sent that," Anna responded, pointing at the letter.The gentle blow of the afternoon breeze blew Anna's hair across her face, forcing her to pull it back and rake a hand through it in frustration.Nat sighed and stated, "Okay, if that's what you want, I will, but you have to tell me something. Why can't you do it yourself? Is this something I have to worry about?""I can't be seen digging into it, or whoever sent it will run away." Anna responded."Okay, is this dangerous? Do we have to involve the police?" Nat asked.Anna shook her head and sat on a stool right
"Damn it," Clayton cursed softly, walking a few paces away from Anna."Did you lie about the contract? Are you in more debt than you told me about?" Anna whispered."Hey, what are you guys doing over there? Come celebrate," Nat called.Anna smiled and replied, "We'll be with you soon.""Anna, it's really nothing," Clayton insisted."Then tell me," Anna responded, sighing in frustration."Okay, so, humm, I know you are going to mention the fact that judging by the amount you've pulled in by the bid, we should be done with Michael, right?" Clayton asked."Yes, but that is not what I was asking you. I want to know what exactly you're hiding." Anna responded.Before Clayton could reply, Felix and Dali hurried up to their side and pulled them by the arm."We want to take pictures; let's all get in the frame," Dali said in excitement."We are not done with this, okay?" Anna quickly whispered.Clayton shrugged, forcing a smile as they took the pictures. At that moment, Michael walked into th
The room fell silent as Simon waited for them to speak about the other thing he was yet to know."Come on, just say it; I'm sure it can't be as bad as me landing on my bum," Simon joked."Okay," Jasmine sighed as James pulled out another banana from his pocket."Was that for me?" Simon asked incredulously."Yes," Jayden grinned."What did I do?" Simon asked playfully.They all shrugged like it was the most natural thing for them to plan out a fall for him without any reason."Okay, I don't really want to fall again. Can we become friends? Let's just say I'm forgiven from now on." Simon asked, bending down till he was the same height as them."Friends? With us?" James asked, his little eyebrow raised in suspicion."Of course, anything to keep me from falling down again," Simon responded.Jayden grinned, stepped forward, and took his hand as he said, "It was funny."Simon chuckled, saying, "I'm never going to live that down, am I?"Jasmine and James were skeptical, but the easiness with