Chapter 175 - Lunch on me? (2/2)

”Yes?”

”Lunch on me?”

”I brought lunch today. Sorry. Maybe next time,” she waved again.

”Oh... what time do you finish? We can have dinner together?” he asked again.

”Sorry. I have a plan today. Maybe next time,” she replied without even looking at him. Her focus was on the stairs. ”Bye. See you next time.”

He sighed heavily. His shoulders dropped. He wanted to ask more, to create a chance of long chat with her but she seemed busy. He did not want to disturb her.

He turned around and walked out of the building. He planned to stay at the library while waiting for her to be done with her classes. It was no use for him to send messages. When she was busy, she would not answer any message unless it was important also known as messages regarding jobs and works. Other than that, she would not put her attention on it. He already knew this eccentric behaviour of hers. She just did not care.

”Harry, stop.” A girl called him. He recognized her and quickened his walk. He had no mood to chat with a spoiled girl like her despite her family was on par as his in term of business and wealth.

The girl's jaw dropped when he ignored her. Why wouldn't he stop so they can start a conversation together? She knew he knew her calling him and she knew he recognized her. They once met during the dinner party where her family and his attended a month ago. She was even being introduced to his father and him during the party!

So it was impossible for him to not recognize her.

”Okay... okay... One day I will make sure you talk with me publicly. You can no longer pretend you don't know me.”

Unaware of what happened just now between Harry and the mysterious girl, Ryn entered her class happily. Full stomach, happy mind. In fact, she could not wait for the afternoon to arrive so she could eat her lunch. What did the cook prepare for her? Oooh... must be something good and delicious.

She sat on her usual chair and took out her notebook and pencil case. Then, she finally took out her phone and started to check the messages. It would be better for her to start replying to the messages while waiting for the lecturer to arrive. She did come quite early today so she had quite a long time to do just that.

The lecturer came in just as she posted a reply to the last message she had to attend to. She put it on silent and kept it in her bag. Then, she looked forward and waited for the lecturer to start the lecture.

It was a long boring lecture. Ryn sighed and tried to stay focus without falling asleep.

It was a long day.

*~*~*~*

Jeremy swirled the pen in his hand as he frowned. His eyes were staring out the window of his office. The morning he came to the office, everyone greeted him enthusiastically. He did not ask why but he could guess it was because of the press conference the day before.

Were they happy he cleared the rumour?

He did not think much about it. It did not matter.

”Sir, these are the companies for the security,” Jacob said and handed a file. He waited for Jeremy to open the first page before opened his mouth, ”I have scheduled the meeting with the building owner at 3.00 pm today.”

Jeremy planned to meet the owner yesterday but with so many things happened, he had no time for it. Hence, Jacob adjusted the meeting to today. He knew his boss wanted to buy the apartment as soon as possible so he could start improving the security measurement for Ryn.

”Remind me again half an hour before. Inform the driver,” Jeremy said as he replaced his pen with a pencil and started to write something on the file.

Jacob stood in front of him, waiting for the next order.

”I've read and sighed these,” Jeremy said as he pushed a pile of files. He spent almost an hour just to read the proposals and reports. ”Set the management meeting tomorrow at 10.00. I want all departments to report their achievements. For the fashion and jewellery departments, tell the PA to attend on behalf of Mika.”

”Certainly, Sir. Would you like me to tell the cafeteria to prepare the lunch?”

”Yes. Go now.”

Jacob excused himself and went back to his table. He reached for his phone and started to call the PAs for all the departments to inform about the meeting. He also called the cafeteria owner regarding the lunch after the meeting tomorrow.

Jeremy closed the file of the security companies. He believed in Jacob's ability. The first company he put on the file would be the best company. Of course, Jacob would include a few more companies just for alternative options.

What was on his mind, apart from the security for Ryn, was his own sister. The doctor told him Mika was getting better. The wound was healing perfectly. It had only been days but they could already pull out the thread from the operation.

Next week Mika could be discharged if nothing unexpected happen to her health. What worried Jeremy most was Jason. Would he really do what he said, marrying Mika on the day she could go home?

His parents, well, especially his mother, was against the idea. This was the baby of the family so of course his mother especially wanted to make the wedding as big and glamorous as ever.

And grandmother had not known this yet. Jeremy could not imagine how the eldest Long would react once she learned about Jason's stupid idea. Jason might be grounded by Grandmother Long!

He had no doubt Jason's family would be supporting Grandmother Long over this. They seemed to be unhappy with their son's decision as well but too worried to talk about this loudly with his parents in front of Mika. They did not want to hurt the girl's feeling.

Mika, on the other hand, did not say anything about the wedding, though. Her focus was solely on Ryn and getting healthier. Nothing else mattered to her.

Jeremy sighed. Everything was on his shoulders now and he had to ensure nothing could disturb the peaceful life his family was having right now.