Chapter Ten

After lunch, Raven rushed back to work but her mind was upon what she had promised Ralph Van Halen. It was Wednesday already and in two days, she had to act as his girlfriend. She forgot to ask what she had to do. 

Ralph had sent her a mountain load of work to keep her from thinking too much about Saturday. He couldn't afford the risk of her declining his proposal at the last minute. He kept his fingers crossed and left her alone for the rest of the day, going on his meetings and tours without her. Raven was confused by his behavior. She had no idea why he was completely ignoring her existence. By evening, she was very restless. Had she made any mistake? Would he sack her after getting what he wanted on Saturday? She knocked on his door and after hearing his distinct 'Come in, ' she entered his office. She stood nervously in front of his de