My Mr. Perfect, Imperfect [Perfect Series, Book 1]

Chapter 28: Just Smile

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Sapphire was still enjoying her early morning sleep when someone banged her room door wide open. She jumped out of bed immediately to see who it was. Her red, long hair could never be mistaken, it was Zoey Anderson, Sapphire's best friend.

"Who's that?!” Sapphire cried from her dream.

She looked tall, beautiful and dashing in her outfit. Gazing upon her, she posed, resting her hand on her hips.

“Oh my gosh! You startled me!” Sapphire cried out loud. "You should have called me before dropping by, girl!"

“Why? Why are you so surprised to see me? Am I not welcomed here any longer or are you by chance hiding him from me?” Zoey walked to Sapphire's closet then her wardrobe.

“Hiding who?” Sapphire asked confusedly.

“Don't pretend as if you don't know what I'm saying.” She went to check her toilet and bathroom too. It was empty.

“What are you doing, Zoey?” Sapphire cried.

“Save your breath! I'm looking for the man you're hidden away from us.” She swished awkwardly over the room.

“What? Which man?” Sapphire sneered at her bestie.

“I heard you got yourself a man. Your mum was over the moon about it." Zoey tittered. "Oh yeah, she said you can't live together until you get married, though. She said she'll cut your ears if you do. And she also said she wasn't sure if you're living with the man so, she sent me.”

“Gosh, damn it!” Sapphire cursed under her breath. “If only that stupid guy hadn't talked to her on the phone.”

“Wait!” Zoey dropped on her bed like a doll. “What?! You really got yourself a boyfriend?!”

“Well, what would I say? Yes.” Sapphire awkwardly revealed.

“Amazing! What?! You got yourself a guy?” Zoey panicked as she rushed to Sapphire on bed.

“Whatever, Zoey. You've heard enough. Just leave.” Sapphire fell back to bed and churned herself up into the thick blanket.

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Jade got to the office that morning. About to start his daily activities, the red phone rang.

Ring! Ring!! Ring!!!

He took off his black suit before picking up the call.

“Who am I speaking with, please?”

“If you don't have any plans for today, swing by and let's have lunch together.” The Chairman's voiced over the phone.

"I have plans, I'm busy. So, seeing you today won't be possible. Also, the red line isn't for unnecessary discussion like this.”

“Exactly. Why did you make me use the red line to get a lunch date with you?”

“Because you're not just calling me over for lunch. I hate your interrogations, grandpa. Also, I'd like to put this out there now before you ask me again. I'm not coming to the main branch.”

“Think of your mother, Jade. That's what she wants for you, you know?”

Jade scoffed over the phone. "You can't say things like that to me. Don't use my mother's name to seduce me just to go on a date with you. After all, you're the one who's given her the most amount of tears. Also, I'm quite preoccupied with an important, serious matter as of late. Bye!” Jade cut the call annoyingly.

“How dare he hang up on me?” The chairman hummed. “How dare he!”

Stephen aggressively returned the call as Lucas watched him.