Chapter 9

"It's been a week and Lina hasn't given up, you haven't complained about her work does this mean she has passed," Richard asked Avril.

"The boss has agreed to take her with him to his evening meeting today Said Tony.

"Oh, really then I guess my work is done now. She can now fully take over her duties next to you " smiled Richard.

"Can you both please leave my office?" Avril said.

....

"Congratulations Lina for being able to fully take over your duties "Lina who was having lunch with her coworkers giggled.

"Thanks guys it wasn't easy but I succeed " she said.

"So I heard you're joining him for his evening letting today? ".

She nodded.

"You the first, nine of them reached there. All they did was harsh office work until they gave up ".

"Well, I didn't "Lina smiled pridefully.

"Then all the best, " they all said

...

Tony and Lina walked close beside Avril heading to the meeting point.

She gasped as they walked in, it was one of the best restaurants in the country. She remembered reading about it in an online article. The food was so good but expensive.

She glanced at Avril," this guy must have a lot of money to have a meeting here "she thought.

"Mr. Alexander "the client got up upon seeing them.

"Mr Brians, good evening" Avril shook his hand.

Tony and Lina stood beside them as the waiters came in with drinks.

Lina gulped seeing the red rich one being poured into the glass.

After hours of talking the two men agreed on the contract during having their dinner.

Mr. Brains left first leaving the tree alone.

Avril turned to Lina," Tell me what did you pick in our conversation? "he asked.

"That you're manipulative with your words cause you to know what your client wants to hear and don't beat around the bush ". She smiled.

He sighed.

"So are we going to celebrate that we got the contract? "she asked her eyes on the half bottle of wine. Avril frowned when he noticed what she was looking at.

"Aren't you ashamed? "

"Of? ".

"You want to drink fully knowing what happens when you do and your not off work yet, "he said.

Lina blinked," Am sorry I didn't think before speaking "

Avril turned away and continued eating.

"Tony go finalize the contract and send it to Richard "he said.

"Yes boss "he waved at Lina and walked off with the documents.

Lina stayed standing, watching him eat and drink in front of her made her hungry. Soon her stomach growled.

Avril turned and Lina turned away holding her stomach," Excuse me, president, I need to use the washrooms "she ran off.

He scoffed and went back to eating.

Lina returned and found a waiter delivering another plate and a new clean glass." Was he still eating, after all, he wasn't full yet "she thought heading to the table.

"Sit down, "he said.

"Huh? " Lina exclaimed.

"You want me to repeat myself? " he said.

"No, I heard the first time "she said getting to sit opposite him and then stare at him.

He looked up from his plate, "Don't look at me and eat "

"What? This is mine? "she asked.

He sighed," Are you eating or not "

She grabbed the fork with a smile," I am "