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~CHAPTER 13~
~ZACHARY'S POV ~
When I got to work today, my mind wasn't at rest.
I kept thinking about Kimberly and how she was doing.
She went offline before I could properly ask her how she was.
I hoped to catch a sight of her, even if it was for a moment.
After being working restless on my computer, I decided to step out of the office for a while.
I purposely hanged around close to her department just Incase she walked by.
After waiting and waiting for minutes, I decided to go back to my office.
But just as I was about leaving, I saw someone that had the same features as her but she was walking down the hall.
I couldn't see her face, her back was turned to me but I was certain it was her.
I kept following her closely till I was sure it was her then suddenly I lost her.
I couldn't see the way she went and kept looking around, hoping to find her.
I felt someone tap my shoulder softly and I turned to face Kimberly, standing right in front of me.
"Hi. Hey. Do you remember me?" She asked me, her voice as sweet as honey.
Do I remember her?
Funny question, because she's the only thing I can think about these days.
"Yes of course I remember you. Miss Kimberly." I said to her.
Suddenly the beautiful smile she had on her face slowly faded.
"I've been meaning to ask, how is it that you know my name, you called me by my name too the last time?" She asked me
Certainly I couldn't say to her that I've known her name right from the first day she stepped foot in the company because I personally searched for her file.
I remembered the day Mr Williams called her by her name In the elevator in my presence.
"I overheard Mr Williams calling you by that name in the elevator. Do you recall?" I asked her instead.
Her face suddenly relaxed.
She mumbled something but I caught up with what she said.
"I have a sharp memory Miss Kimberly. I barely forget things." I said to her and she looked surprised that I had heard her.
"Yes...yes... of course Mr...." She trailed.
She was asking for my name.
I felt so happy at the moment that she was interested in knowing my name.
"Zachary. Just Zachary." I managed to say trying hard to contain my excitement.
"Hmm. Mr Zachary, do you not have a last name?" She asked me.
I was conflicted.
Hearing her say my name was the most beautiful sound I've ever heard.
I suddenly liked the way my name sounded. Coming from her.
But I was also worried about how she'd feel if I told her my last name.
If I tell her my last name, she'd automatically know who I am and I don't want to create a bridge between us, not now that I'm still trying to get to know her.
"Everyone doesn't need a last name though." She said.
She must have thought I was ashamed of my last name with the way she said that guiltily.
I didn't know what to respond with, the only thing I could do was to study her face.
"So...ummm.. were you looking for someone earlier?" She asked me which was off the point.
"Yes."
You. I was looking for you.
"Who? Maybe I can help you find them." She offered.
Don't worry darling, I already found you.
"No need. I'm not looking for the person anymore." I said to her.
"Okay. So since you're here, I need to ask." She said, which kept me on my toes curiously.
"Do you know where I can find the Soda machine? I've been looking everywhere for it." She asked me and I was relieved and amused at the same time by the way she asked the question as if it were something serious.
I thought it was something crucial.
"Come. I'll take you to it." I offered.
"Oh no no, please I don't want to hold you up, wouldn't want you to get in trouble with your boss." She declined.
I chuckled at how cute she was worrying about me getting in trouble with my boss.
If only she knew.
"Don't worry about me Kimberly." I said to her and led the way for her to follow.
She hesitated a while before joining me.
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I was having the best time of my life with My Angel when a dreadful call came in on my cellphone wanting to stop this precious moment.
I looked at the caller and saw an incoming call from my friend, Chris Norman.
What the hell does he want at this moment?
"I'm sorry, I need to take this. Just give me a sec." I said to my angel while I answered the call.
"What is it?" I asked him.
"We have a meeting with Mr Williams in five minutes and yes you need to be there as the President that you are." He said to me.
"I do?" I asked him.
"Of course you do. Your father insisted that you be there personally. The meeting will be held in Mr Williams office in the Meeting Board department, we'll also inspect their progress at once since we'll be there anyway." He said to me and my eyes instantly went to Kimberly.
I can't avoid it anymore. If I attend this meeting, she'll know who I truly am.
"Can't you represent me? Must I be present?" I asked him.
"Zach come on. You know you have to be there. Your father insisted on it." He said and I let out a heavy breath.
My father is still pulling his strings even when he's all the way in Japan.
"Fine. I'll be there in a minute." I said to him and hung up.
"Is everything okay?" My angel asked me.
I hope so darling. I hope you won't run from me after finding out who I am.
"I hope it will be, after I'm done with what I'm going to do." I said to her.
"And what is it do you have to do?" She asked me.
I studied her face one more time, admiring her beauty.
"You should go back to your office. I think you've been out too long." I say to her.
All the staff needed to be present during inspection or they'd lose their jobs.
I wouldn't want to put my angel in that situation.
She complied with me without argument and thanked me for bringing her to the Soda machine.
I thought it was funny she thanked me, because I should be the one thanking her for giving me the chance to know her more and spend this precious moment with her.
I got to know a little more about her character today.
And I must say, She's a breath of fresh air to be around.
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I enjoyed the moment with her when I purposely walked her to her office department.
She said something about people staring at the both of us while we were walking but I didn't care about that and definitely didn't notice anyone else besides her.
"Bye Zachary." She said to me and made her way inside her department.
I could never get used to the sound of my name coming out from her beautiful mouth.
I watched her as she opened the giant door and went inside.
I suddenly missed the moment we just shared. I knew I wanted more of it, more of her.
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"Okay, are we all here?" I asked Everyone immediately I got inside my own office and saw people waiting for me there.
"Of course. We've been waiting. For you. Where have you been?" Chris asked me.
"I was preoccupied with something very very important. You do not have to know what it is." I say to him and sat down on my chair.
"Okay. If you say so. Since we're all here, let's not waste anymore time. Shall we be on our way?" Chris asked.
Everyone stood up from where they sat and headed straight for the elevator, going down to the Meetings Board department.
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As we approached closer to the department, my heartbeat increased slightly.
I knew she was there and waiting to meet the Executives including myself.
Once we got inside the office, everyone of the staff stood up to welcome us.
I quickly scanned everyone standing swiftly and successfully located her. My angel.
She was engaging in a conversation with one of her colleagues.
I wondered what was going through her mind right now.
Mr Williams instructed them to sit down after their acknowledgement.
Chris, myself and the other executives went around the office, inspecting their work stations and what they were working on.
Some of the time, we catch someone who would be using our system for something else apart from working and we'd fish them out and have them suspended.
As we went around, I tried to inspect close to where Kimberly was seated.
I glanced at her so many times but I didn't meet her eyes for once.
She kept looking down at her computer.
Totally focused on it.
I don't know why the sight of her like that amused me.
Suddenly, Chris went over to her desk to inspect her computer.
Damn it.
I was hoping I would be the one to do it since I was so close.
I watched as he said something very close to her ears and she gave him a small smile and a nod.
He was getting too close and I didn't like it.
He kept saying things I couldn't make out to her.
She wasn't looking comfortable with Chris hovering around her like that and I could see it.
What are you doing Chris?
You're prolonging her system inspection.
Once he moved past her, I let out a sigh of relief.
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When everyone had completed inspection and we found no fowl play, we went ahead inside Mr Williams office to continue with our agenda.
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"So Mr Williams, what do you suggest?" I asked him.
We were discussing about a rival company that also dealed on Telecommunications, whenever we produced a product, they always tend to go bigger and produce something else that resembles our products but with slight modifications to escape being sued by us.
We've been in competition with them for almost two years now.
"Let's get into more partnerships with many companies as possible as we can. It would help increase our reach worldwide." He suggested.
"What makes you think Dela Rosa Telecommunications don't also want to partner with several companies too." Irene, One of my executives said.
"We have to do everything to be ahead of them, to always be the number one Telecommunications company in the whole world. This company has been here for generations. We can't let a newly born company take our glory and sleep away from us. They're copycats, and that's all they'll ever be." I say to everyone.
"Yes they are. But sometimes even copycats copy and produce a more beneficial and resourceful product than the original." Chris added.
"True. But we can't let them bother our Pace. We know how we work best and our strengths. We should just focus more on creating new and useful products that are in high demand from the people." I said to everyone and they all nodded in agreement.
"Well said Boss." Chris commended and nodded at him.
"Okay. So now we have a plan. Contact Companies that we're yet to network and partner with and give them a proposal they simply cannot refuse." I said to them.
"Well, I think we've said all we need to say. For now that is. I beg for this brief meeting to be adjourned to further notice." Chris said and everyone complied.
We shaked hands and left Mr Williams office.
I glanced one more time at Kimberly and our eyes met for a split second before she looked away quickly. Suddenly focusing back on her computer.
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When I got home, the events of today kept running through my mind.
I wondered how Kimberly was doing and what she was doing right now .
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~TBC~