329 Howdy!! (1/2)

”Howdy, stranger!”

Paige lifted her eyes up to look at that exceptionally gorgeous smile that had entranced her at first sight and couldn't help smiling back.

”How are you doing this fine day, Ms. Bai?” she inquired politely.

Xiu tapped her index finger on her chin thoughtfully, ”Just a bit tired but I'm still doing very well. Thank you very much for your concern.”

Paige chuckled a bit at her way of speech and stated, ”I heard you were out of town.”

”Yup just got back,” chirped Xiu.

Paige raised her brow, ”If you just got back, what are you doing here? Shouldn't you be resting?”

Xiu bobbed her head up and down, ”I was supposed to take a long nap but then I decided to have a late supper with my boyfriend first.” Recalling something, she added, ”That just reminded me, is he in?”

Paige nodded her head in reply, ”Yes, boss is inside...”

Before she could add anything, Xiu went on, ”He doesn't have any meeting, does he?”

Paige shook her head, ”No. But...”

”Then that's perfect!” exclaimed Xiu as she clapped her hands happily and whirled around to walk towards Darren's office.

Paige kept staring at her retreating back and mumbled, ”You should let me finish first.” Shrugging her shoulders, she added, ”Well, you'll know once you get inside anyway.”

Inside the room, Darren was seated at his leather chair with a pile of documents scattered before him on the table. He looked at the files then looked at the beautiful lady sipping on her coffee at the side sitting languidly on the sofa.

”Mama, why didn't you tell me before coming?” asked Darren. He really wasn't expecting to see his mother show up at his office so suddenly. He had been trying to convince her to visit for such a long time but she always refused by saying she was busy and now, all of a sudden, she just showed up.

”Why? Aren't you happy to see me?” retorted Francesca with a bit displeased look.

”Why wouldn't I be happy?” Darren got up from his chair and came to her side. He crouched down before her while he placed his hands on her knees saying, ”You have no idea how happy I am to see you here. I'm just stressed now. If you had informed me sooner, I'd have finished all my work and cleared up my schedule. Now, how am I supposed to spend time with you?”

Francesca smiled affectionately at him as her hand stroked his head, ”If I informed you sooner, how would it be a perfect surprise? Besides, I'm not disturbing you. You can still concentrate on your work.”

”How can I work? I have so much to tell you. I want to take you to so many places. How am I gonna do that? It's very rare for us to find time for each other.”