Olive up there........

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It's 4:15 and we are still in meeting with Mr.Chapman. As it is a matter of an investment very crucial to the company, its taking longer to decide.

"I think we should hold this investment for some time. Maybe if they are desperate enough, they would want to re-negotiate the deal as per our suitability." Mr.Chapman said.

"And if this waiting goes downhill, we are gonna lose a very important associate." Trevor said.

"That's what business is all about son. Taking risks to achieve more." I personally supported Mr.Chapman's proposal.

"Sorry to interrupt, but I think Mr.Chapman is right. We cannot just accept any deal they throw at us. Maybe not waiting, but I think we should make it known to them our reservations,  that we are open to re-negotiations for this deal," I presented my idea.

Both of them seemed to be thinking about my proposal. After a minute or two, Mr.Chapman spoke up.

"I think this would be better. Let's be clear of our intentions with them."

"So, its final. I will be in touch with them by the end of this week, and will convey this message. Then, Mia can take it up from there and fix us a meeting within next week," Trevor said, standing up.

Another thirty minutes were spent going through all the rough details that we wanted to include in the new, renegotiated deal of ours. When, both Trevor and his father were satisfied with the revised deal, we all got up.

"Does Elijah even realize how smart you are. He really doesn't know what a good negotiator he is missing in his company." Mr.Chapman exclaimed with a hand on my shoulder.

He is talking about Elijah Parkinson, that is my dad.

"Apparently his HR Department thinks I'm not good enough for that company, even when my father is the CEO," I released a sigh.

"Well. What can I say? His loss my gain," He said, with a smile.

It was almost 5 by the time we were back in Trevor's office. He retreated back to his office as I did to mine.

By the end of my workday, that is 6, I was done with all my work for today.

"I'm heading out now. Are you done yet?" I asked, walking inside his office.

"Yes, I'm almost done too. You can go ahead if you want," he responded.

"Okay. See you tomorrow then. Good night." I replied walking out.

On my way down in the elevator, I texted Liv that we'll be having takeout for dinner.

Its almost 7 by the time I was home as there was a huge queue at the chinese diner. As I open the door to my apartment, I walked into a live porn video.

Liv and Alex were on the couch making out and in partial stages of nudity.

"Oh my god, Liv. Can you not do it in your room. And Alex please pull up your trousers. And someone please hand me a bottle of bleach and holy water. Oh my innocent eyes," I squeal running towards the kitchen.

"Oh shut up Mia. We weren't having sex..."

"Yet." I cut her mid sentence.

"Fine. Yet. But that doesn't mean you or your eyes are any innocent,'' she smirked putting on Alex's tshirt. ''I have seen your Google history,'' she whispered in my ear.

"Hahaha. Now shut up." I laugh humourlessly.

"Sounds like someone hasn't got laid in weeks." Alex teased me.

"Uummphhhh, you talk about weeks. Last time I had sex was with that cute Indian guy from our finance department." I replied, sadly.

"On your boss's birthday party, right?" Mia asked.

"Hey, wasn't that months ago." Alex was looking at me wide eyed.

"Precisely almost four months ago." I was ready to hide in my room now.

"Oh man, four months without sex. No doubt you are so grumpy." Alex exclaimed.

"Ler's not talk about my sex life. How is Mitchie doing now?" I ask him, changing the topic.

"Oh she is all fine. Just a minor fracture. You know how teenagers are,'' he replied.

"Oh, I know very well. We all were that way once.''

''Liv, can you please plate the takeout and pull out wine from the fridge while I freshen up." I ask her, walking towards my room.

I quickly get inside and shed the heels first thing, then my clothes. I stretch my legs a bit, before walking towards the bathroom, putting my clothes in the laundry hamper and freshened up and washed my face.

I comb my fingers through my hair and tied it in a messy bun. Putting on shorts and a tshirt, i exited my room to see both Alex and Olive on the couch with a remote in her hand, three plates of takeouts, three wine glasses and a bottle of red wine all on the table.

"What do you wanna watch Mia?" Liv asked me.

"Uuhhmmm, maybe Revenge?" I suggest.

"Cool then. Revenge it is."

We binge watch 3 episodes of Revenge. It was 10:35 by the time I decide that I've had one too many glasses of wine, however I only had three glasses, and want to sleep.

"I think I'm gonna go crash now. Its really difficult to keep my eyes open now." I inform them.

"You do realize you have work tomorrow, right Mia.?" Alex asks me.

"Yes, i do have."

"Aren't you going to have a hangover.?" He again asks me.

"No I won't. I have pulled these kind of stunts often in college and attended early morning class the very next morning. Don't worry, it was just wine. You are spending the night here. Right Alex.?" I ask him.

"Yes, he will." Liv answers for him.

"Okay cool. Goodnight guys. See you tomorrow morning.?" I say getting up from the couch and walking towards my room.

Its always either Alex here in our apartment, or Liv there in his apartment. Its hardly ever that they spend their night separate.

I lock my room and unclasp my bra and remove it before getting into bed. As soon as I'm in my comfortable bed and soft comforter, I sleep like a baby.

Its almost 7.30 by the time I'm up. I'm almost motivated to ditch my yoga session today but I decide against it. If there is something that I'm really serious about after my career is my fitness.

I change into my work out clothes and go out for a run. I always run before doing yoga as it opens up your mind and body. I go to gym and do yoga alternate days as it helps to keep balance.

As usual I'm ready by 9 and all dandy to go. Liv and Alex have already left. I quickly scramble some eggs , make toast and coffee and have my breakfast.

As soon as I am in my office, my phone rings. Its Blaine calling me. She and I were high school mates. She studied in UC Davis and it was hard for us to catch up. But somehow we ended up in the same city.

"Hey girl." I respond answering the call.

"Hey stranger. Long time no hear or see." She replies back.

"This weekend, I was with my family in New York. You know how it is with my dad." I respond dryly.

"Yeah I know and that is why you are gonna spend this weekend with me. There is a lot to catch up to." She replies.

"Okay cool. Sounds like a plan. But it will be better if we spend this weekend at my apartment." I suggest.

"Okay okay. But there is something else. You won't believe whom I ran into this weekend." She says excitedly.

Just then Trevor enters my office.

"Uhmm, Blaine how about I call you back. Trevor's here." I say hurriedly.

"Okay. Bye" She responds just as I disconnect the call.

"Yes boss." I ask him smiling bright.

"Get ready Mia. We are going out today." He says.

"Awww. Is it a date.?" I joke.

"As appealing as it may sound, but no its not a date. We are going to meet an events manager." He chuckles lightly.

"An events manager for what." I ask.

"To manage an event silly." Now he jokes.

"But jokes aside. We will be leaving in an hour. I'll explain everything on our way there. Cancel all my meetings for today." He says getting out from my office.

I cancel all his meetings for today, which was only one. There were a couple of mails which I responded to. Then checking the time, I went inside the small bathroom in my office to freshen up my hair and makeup and quickly popped a mint in my mouth.

It was almost 11.30 by the time me and Trevor were seated in his car. He loved his car too much to let anyone else touch it. We were well on our way when I asked.

"For what event are we going to see an event manager.?"

"Its my dad's 51st birthday this Saturday. I will be throwing a party which you are going to help me in since you are my secretary." He explained.

"So where are..."

"Oh and we will be seeing the venue too." He cut me off.

"Well that explains a lot." I mutter.

It took us a little more than half an hour to reach the venue. It was a very beautiful ball room that could accommodate almost 500 people. It had two big chandeliers hanging too.

"I love this place." I exclaim.

"I know."

"So, are we gonna meet the event manager here.?" I ask.

"Yes. He will be with us soon."

Just then, a tall man with a goatee and sunglasses entered the room.

"Hello sir, ma'am. I am Adam Gallagher, your event manager."

"Hello. I'm Trevor and this is my secretary Mia. We are a bit short on time so lets just proceed to the actual discussion." Trevor replies.

"Sure sir. I had a look around this place before you came and I have a couple of ideas which you might like. So...." Adam started narrating his ideas.

Let me tell you guys, he is surely good at his job because personally I liked all his ideas.

"So, we can go forth with this one arrangement. I will forward to you my scrap book of flower arrangements. You can select the flowers and you will have the venue ready on Saturday." Adam said, concluding the meeting.

"That would be great Adam. Just mail me the bill so I can prepare your check." Trevor replied.

"I will sir. Have a nice day, ma'am, sir." Adam showed us out.

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