''She is going to jail for what she did. Thank you for cooperating with me on this one, Joel. I keep owing you favours'' last night, after he sent Mirabel home, Jordan had called him to talk about his plans. Little did they know that Yvonne was going to come to him earlier than they had thought. As they went inside, he had taken out his phone to give Jordan a call. It so happened that Paige and Carlien had also wrapped up all work at the hospital in Touching Village and were now back the night before.
''We are now a family. There is no need to keep records of such things. Jessi, I hope that you can now concentrate on getting well and recording a song for me. I will be expecting a song that I will be able to use on the runway soon''
''Really? Everyone, did you hear that? You can't go back on your words, okay?''
''I won't go back on my words'' Joel promised her.
''The atmosphere is suddenly a little weird, how about we all go and grab something to eat? I'm hungry'' Carlien suggested.
''I thought you were going on a date with me before? You are leaving for Country A soon, we have just little time left to spend together'' Lucas said to her and she shook her head.
''Am I going there to stay forever?''
''Aye, late bloomers are always this way. You two just got together a week ago and you want to rub it in our faces?'' Paige sighed and shook her head, ''I can't believe friendship is pushed to the side when love knocks''
''Look who is speaking? You spend the most time with Jordan'' Carlien said.
''Alright, let's do it this way. Lucas and Carly can go on your date. Paige and I will send Jessi back. Mirabel and Joel can also have time for themselves. They are the one who just got together recently'' Jordan suggested.
''Sounds like a plan. I want to take Mirabel around the company since she is already here''
''Okay, then, let's go'' Lucas took Carlien's hand.
''I will see you all later'' Carlien said and kissed Jessi's check before leaving with Lucas.
''We will also leave now'' Jordan touched Paige's hand and she smiled and nodded at them before leaving with Jordan and Jessi.
When everyone left, Mirabel turned to walk out of the desk where Joel stood and he quickly lifted her and placed her on the table and faced her.
''You… what are you going to do? the door is open. What if someone comes in and see us like this?'' she asked blushing.
''Like what?'' he teased her as his lips moved from her cheeks to her left ear. Her body tensed up and she felt a sensual feeling from being closed to him. She felt like she was experiencing new things with him every time they are together. he made her body feel things she hadn't thought of before and she liked it a lot''
''Joel, stop'' she tried to push him away and he held her two hands down with one hand and continued to blow air into her ear, tickling her. Her face turned red in the process.
''You mean when someone comes in and sees us like this?'' he kissed her ears and she shivered let out a soft moan and he smiled. ''Mira, I'm glad I am not the only one affected by you. The way you respond to me just drive me crazy and I want to do nothing things to you''
The door suddenly opened and Amy walked in holding a sauce plate with a cup of tea in it. She pushed at the door as the scene shocked her. She flushed and looked down.
''What is it, Amy?'' Joel asked and Mirabel tensed feeling embarrassed. She tried to step down but he held her in place as he still looked at Amy.
''I'm sorry, Joel. I thought you were alone and wanted to give you your usual morning tea'' Amy stuttered.
''Leave it on the table and next time, you knock the door before you come in''
Amy's face twisted but she didn't show much emotion as she had mustered how to behave in tough situations a long time ago. She simply smiled and nodded her head, ''yes, Joel''
''Joel, about your secretary. How long has she worked for you?'' Mirabel asked after Amy left the office.
''Since I began the company, so that will be about 8 years now. Why do you ask?''
''Nothing, I just feel that you have a good relationship with her''
''I do, she does her work well''
''Oh, I see''
''Are you jealous of her?'' he asked and pulled the chair closer and sat down with Mirabel still on the table. she had her legs hanging between his thighs.
''No''
''You don't even need to be jealous because the only woman I see is you''
''Such a sweet talker. Didn't you say you were going to take me around the company?''
''That was just an excuse. I wanted to spend more time with you, but since you are here, let's do it together'' he stood up and helped her to get down from the table, ''you listen so well'' he said to her.
''Huh? What do I listen so well to?''
''You wore sneakers today and your dress looks good on you. Orange is really your colour''
''I know that very well''
Joel laughed and they went out together. when they got to the secretary desk, Amy stood up from her desk maintaining a poised smile which Mirabel felt was a little fake but she didn't say anything.
''Are you leaving already?'' Amy asked.
''No, I want to take Mira around the building. You can come with us if you want''
''Sure, I can explain a few things to… Mirabel here'' Amy paused before saying her name and looked at her face. Mirabel gave her a simple smile and nodded her head.
They started walking around the building and Joel showed her the various departments in the company. He didn't directly introduce her to anyone but the workers have all heard the rumours and already knew right away that she was the CEO's woman. This was the first time their CEO was bringing a lady to the company.
Soon enough the workers all heard the news and came out to see the CEO's woman. As they walked pass each department, Mirabel could feel a piercing glare behind her and turned meeting Amy's icy cold glare. It was for a brief moment but Mirabel knew it was directed at her and her suspicion turned right.
Amy was in love with Joel but Joel had no idea about her feelings. Mirabel suddenly felt insecure. Compared to her, Amy looked more mature and stable and could help advance his career while she was still a University student and then their age too was wide. Mirabel deduced that Amy was around the same age with Joel from her face and the mature way she carried herself.
Amy's phone buzzed and she stopped to answer the call. a while later she called Joel who was ahead of her with Mirabel.
''Joel, it's from Vintage CEO, he said he couldn't reach you on your personal phone'' Amy explained.
''Oh, I left it at the office'' Joel said and took the phone from Amy, ''send Mira around. I will finish and join you. Mira, I will join you soon''
''Sure, go ahead'' Mirabel said to him and he turned and walked a distance away from them.
''Let's go this way. We are now moving to the warehouse where most of the new arrivals are stored before sent to the various departmental stores in the city'' Amy said and Mirabel nodded her head. Amy walked with Mirabel into the warehouse where a badge of new arrivals in boxes were been put inside by the workers.
''Whoa, this place is really clean'' Mirabel muttered.
''Yes, Joel always wants everything in their rightful places. Everyone working for him knows he hates tardiness the most. I have worked with Joel since I got out of college. I still remember that time like yesterday when we first met. The CEO didn't come from an influential family. He first wanted to be a designer, so he joined hands with someone who later betrayed him and ran away with his designs. That time, he visited a lot of fashion houses trying to show them his designs but you know how this industry is. Everyone wants to be known and there are a lot of dirty deal that are done under the table.
When I first met him, it was at the 5th Fashion runway event in City B and a lot of big shots came around. Joel had desperately wanted to prove himself but no one listened to him nor give him the chance. After running around the whole day, he was famished and didn't have anything to buy even water. That was when I took notice of him. My mom was model then, so I had a lot of connections through her. I approached him and gave him a deal'' she turned and looked at Mirabel.