278 The driving class 2 (2/2)

”Hmm… send her home. She doesn't have enough sleep,” Jeremy told Jason. He was going back to the office and decided to have a delivery for his lunch. He had no time to go out for lunch.

He frowned when his call did not reach her. He called again and again the line was busy. He looked at his sister but she was talking with Jason while the fiancé brought her gently toward the door. Although Jeremy had his suspicion of why the line was busy he did not want to interrupt his sister. He could see clearly how exhausted Mika was, especially with the lack of sleep and the stress preparing for the lawsuit and the press conference.

He waited for a few minutes before he tried again. And this time, the line went through. He smiled when he heard his voice.

”Hello.”

”Hello, Jeremy. Is Mika with you?”

”Hmm… she's going out with Jason for lunch. What are you doing right now?” he asked. His exhaustion went away just by hearing her voice. The thought of finally able to call her his girlfriend made him so happy.

He followed Jacob but still not wanting to end the call. He was not ready to end the conversation yet.

”I've just finished my first driving class and had my lunch. You?” she asked back, now walking into her room. She had no more moods to stay at the balcony.

She sat on the edge of the bed and crossed her legs. At last, there was someone who answered her call. She was getting worried when the calls to Mika were unanswered. So, when Jeremy called her, she quickly answered on the first ring. She was worried about Mika.

But hearing how calm Jeremy's voice was, Ryn was no longer worried. If anything happened to Mika, Jeremy would be affected by it despite trying to cover it. He would not hide anything from Ryn if anything happened to Mika.

”I'm about to order for delivery,” he replied truthfully.

”Hmm… You must be busy with work. I don't want to disturb you even more.”

”Why don't we have dinner together tonight? I'll pick you up around 6.00 pm?” he asked, not wanting to end the call this quickly but he also needed to read the documents Jacob was holding. This personal assistant of his even brought files into the car when they were heading to the venue of the press conference. But he could not blame Jacob, though. Jacob was doing his job and with the days Jeremy spent with Ryn, there were so many documents he needed to check and approve. He also had meetings to attend. It would be a busy day today but he still wanted to spend time with Ryn.

”Oh… okay. But I don't want to go somewhere posh. Just a regular restaurant or stall is good enough for me,” Ryn reminded.

”Hmm… I know. Don't worry,” Jeremy answered but of course, he would bring her only to somewhere he knew that offer delicious food.

They bade goodbye and Jeremy kept back his phone in his pocket. Now he was having a slight smile, which made Jacob almost stumbled when he saw the smile.

Jacob had to take a second glance just to make sure. But it only took him a second before he quickly went forward to open the door. He waited until Jeremy got into the car before he went to sit on the passenger side beside the driver. The documents were already handed to Jeremy before his boss entered the car. He gave a nod at the driver to drive the car away, heading to the office. He hid a huge yawn, too exhausted but too scared to inform his boss.

”Jacob,” Jeremy called suddenly.

”Yes, boss?” Jacob quickly turned around and looked at his boss politely.

”If the situation is controlled, you and the teams can take a special day off with pay tomorrow. Make a memo about it,” Jeremy said.

Jacob smiled widely. A day off tomorrow? But then, he frowned. What about all the meetings?

”I can handle tomorrow on my own. Don't worry,” Jeremy said.

”Why don't… why don't we give them an option when the day off can be taken… but… within these two months?” Jacob suggested slowly.

”Hmm…”

Jacob waited with his pounding heart. If so many taking a day all at the same time, no one would be able to do anything if something happened.

”Fine. You all can choose what day you want,” Jeremy decided finally.

”Thank you, boss,” Jacob was relieved when his suggestion was approved. Then, he kept quiet while Jeremy continued reading the documents.