8.“Christine, Please don’t refuse. You need to think about yourself.”

"Miss Sandra, That's at least 3 months away. We will grab all opportunities to get closer to Sam and will show off in our WhatsApp group.Also,did you thought of Sam as some casual guy who will go on date with just any girl? You are thinking too highly of yourself."

Sean was trying to conceal his emotions quite well. When this silly girl would realise that he likes her.

"I did not meant that.He is my dream guy.I will do my best to get closer to him.However, He is too good in everything.He must be expecting girl of his caliber. He is not my cup of tea."Sandra Sighs with this thought.

"Christine, Lisa is very upset and angry.She has been talking to Mark and Ray since morning.Almost everyone knows that you have been selected.Not that everyone is happy for you but at the very least, they won't find trouble with you." Sean told her about the things that he is aware about current situation.

"However, I suspect that Lisa won't give up so easily.She will definitely think of a way to plot against you.We won't let her bully you." Sandra spoke her mind.

"Thank you guys.I am not happy either with Mark's decision but I will never allow Lisa to take advantage of this situation.I have had enough of her already. I am not going to sit idle and watch her plotting against me."

Cafeteria was now bustling with people. Long queue had formed near the payment counters.They had finished their meal so they won't cause inconvenience to others.They deposited their empty trays in Dish washer and left the Cafeteria.

Christine and Cletan had their first session post Lunch. Later, Christine found some time to visit travel Desk.The global travel team walked her through all the formalities.They gave her checklist of items that she need to complete before she travel to client location.Christine had left her passport at her parents place so she would need to make trip back Home today. 

Christine then requested 2 hours time off from Sean which he gladly approved.She opened a popular cab application on her cellphone and booked her ride.Her cab was about to arrive near building entrance in another 10 min so she switched off her laptop and put it into her backpack.

When she was about to step out of elevator at ground floor, She received a call from cab driver.He was waiting for her outside Security  post. She informed him to wait for her there. She quickened her pace.It was not a rush hour so she was able to locate her cab rather easily. She got into cab, confirmed OTP. Cab driver started driving the car after setting up destination on App. 

Christine reached her home, half past 6 in the evening. When she changed into her home slippers, Her mother was preparing Dinner in Kitchen. Her Father was busy in watching evening news on popular news channel on television. Her father answered door bell , he was shocked to find Christine at the door.Ever since she had moved to rented place, Christine would come home on every Friday evening and would stay there until Monday morning.If Christine is working on Saturday then she will inform them that she would not be visiting them.

"Christine, did something happened to you? 

How did you come home in the middle of Week?"

"Father, it's nothing serious.Sorry, I was so busy in the office that I forgot to inform you both."

Hearing all commotion from Living room, Christine's mom came out of Kitchen.

"Christine, Dinner is almost ready. Go and freshen up in your room. Me and your Father will wait for you at Dinner table.Let's talk while we eat."

"Okay Mom.I am going upstairs to freshen up in my room."

Christine's Home was two story apartment with 3 rooms including Guest room.Christine's room was at first floor. She had room walls painted in pink Colour.She had Study table right next to her Bed that was looking clean and neat. Her mom must be tidying her room every day. 

She entered her bathroom, took quick shower and changed into her home Pajamas. She had purchased this set of Pajamas few months back from nearby shopping Mall. Her favourite colour is Blue so she had brought 3 Pajama Sets in Sky blue, Baby blue and Turquoise Blue. When she came downstairs into the Kitchen, Her parents were arranging cutlery on the Dinner Table.