Chapter 434 - The Trip (2/2)

”Don't bother with that, I'm in a hurry,” Edward said dismissing his offer of a seat. ”I need a suit by this evening. One suitable for an old school party.”

”This evening you say?” it was clear from Ned's expression that the timing was a big problem.

”Yes. I know it's nearly impossible, but this is an urgent matter.”

The tailor sighed. It wasn't uncommon to get demands like this on the job. He was used to it from Edward particularly and was in fact prepared for it.

”Let me get my tape and take a few measurements. You look like you've added some flesh since the last time you fitted for a suit.”

Edward smiled. ”I'm a growing man Mr. Jeong.”

Ned laughed as he drew his long off-white tape from around the neck of his male dummy. He took it to Edward and placed it against his body to begin taken the necessary measurements.

He didn't use any book to record the readings he was taking and Edward didn't ask; he was used to it by now.

Whenever Mr. Jeong handled his clothes, he never needed any book to remember the centimetres he had marked.

”No sharper pencil than this my memory here,” Ned would say, disputing the common adage.

Edward had no reason to doubt the retentiveness of his tailor's memory, as long as he got his clothes fitted perfectly.

”Done!” Mr. Jeong rolled the tape and set in on his desk. ”I'll start work on it and have it delivered to your house before its lights out.”

”Thank you, Ned. I apologise for the rush.” And, as he turned to leave, Edward decided he would express his apology when the bill arrived.

***

By the time Edward arrived at his apartment, it was already getting very late. He had just stopped by the mall to get a few things he would need for the trip.

He hadn't known shopping for gifts could be both exhausting and time consuming. He could have waited till he got to Shanghai of course, but Edward didn't if he'd even have the time.

The Pins were sure to demand his full attention and wouldn't want him going anywhere without any of them in tow. He missed and didn't miss their infamous clinginess.

Greta came out of the house to welcome him and when she saw the bags he was carting, quickly rushed to his side to help him.

”Thank you Greta,” he told her, releasing only one bag to her hold. ”Have my clothes arrived yet?”

”No, sir.”

Edward nodded but said nothing. He glanced at his wrist watch then nodded again. There was still enough time before midnight when Ned had promised to deliver.

”I'll be taking a trip to Shanghai tomorrow and won't be back for a week,” Edward informed Greta as they walked to his room. ”You are in charge, as always.”

Greta nodded with a small smile, ”Of course, sir. Have a safe trip.”

”I will.”

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