𝑇𝐻𝐸 𝑃𝐴𝑅𝐼𝐴𝐻𝑆

Missing Work

First off before anything. Thank you to Dakota, Zeros creator, for helping me with this chapter and the next few ones coming out. With credits do let's start. Please enjoy!

Zeros POV
I started at the text. 'Blondie' I haven't heard of that name in years. Not since.. not since the day he left. I grabbed my phone and started to type
'Hey, I've been good.'
No, it's missing something.
'Hey Sinclair, I'm doing fine. You?'
And sent.
I realized I dropped my bread. I picked it up and threw it out. I cleaned the mess before anything. I see the notification that Tristan had responded.
"Fast typer isn't he" I said while picking my phone up.
'That's great. We should catch up sometime for old times sake.'
Catch up? On what exactly? Mostly everyone in London knows who he is. Famous Tristan Sinclair CEO of Sinclair Designs. What a twat. Besides why would he care on what I was up to. I put my feelings aside and sent him a text.
'Sure, you still have a coffee addiction right?'
'I wouldn't call it an addiction, but yes I still drink coffee'
'Great. I work at  Lunime Cafe on Main Street near Hyde Park'
'Perfect, 3 pm Saturday?'
I looked at the calendar. I wouldn't have to cover for anyone that day.
'Sure.'
'Great. It's a date. See you then'

Tristan POV
I couldn't help but smile a bit. I checked the date. Wednesday, May 19. Soon. Soon I'll be able to apologize. Soon I'll be able to explain everything to them. I headed upstairs and went to bed.

Next Day
I sat at my desk tapping my pencil on the top of it. I was lost in thought. A phone call interrupted. Neveah Medrano.
'Hey boss. I just stepped into work. Where is everyone?'
'Ms. Medrano. I hate to break it to you but the other female models have quit. So far it's only you and Ms. Thompson who can wear the clothes on the runway.'
'Could we talk more in person? I'll be at your office in a few minutes'
'Of course,
She hung up, once I put the phone down Vivian ran into the room.
"Tristan, we have an issue with the report you submitted."
I looked up, confused. I turned that report in today and made sure everything was right..
"You didn't finish it.. it's incomplete. You missed an entire section."
"What? That can't be right let me see."
She put the file on my desk and stepped back.
I looked over it, I did forget to fill in a section.
"Tristan? Are you feeling okay? You never forget this"
I looked up at her and nodded. I guess I've been so focused for Friday I forgot about it.
"Well Neveah is outside waiting for you, I'll let her in"
"Thanks"
Vivian exited the door and Neveah came in.
"Boss, I was talking to Neptune outside. What did she mean by the others quit?"
She sounded worried. I would as well if all my co-workers quit. Oh wait. Some of them did.
"Sadly it's true Medrano. The others quit. If that's all I would like to get back to finishing the section."
Neveah say down on the chair near my desk. She looked at me confused.
"You? Forgetting a section? Are you okay? Sick maybe?"
Was it weird that I forget to do work? I looked at her an smiled. I asked her if she could tell Vivian this would be done soon. She left the room. I started to finish a few measurements of this new suit jacket we were making but I couldn't focus. I looked at the time. 2:30. I have time right? I got up grabbed my phone and coat and heading to the elevator.
"Wait!"
I looked up and it was Vivian. Once she had saw me she had a pissed off look.
"The file Tristan?"
"Don't have it. It's on my desk... incomplete."
Her pissed off faced turned into an annoyed looking one.
"Where are you going anyways? You have a meeting soon."
"To buy a gift.."
I looked at her, her eyes widen a bit and she looked at me.
"For?"
"Someone. An old friend. You don't know them."
She had this emotion on her face. I wasn't able to read it. She pressed the 4th floor and went on her phone. Either to call Neptune or her sister.
We hit the 4th floor and she got off.
"Have the file done by today. Have a good day Tristan"
She walked off not giving me another look. I arrived at the 1st floor and rushed out to the parking area. Once I located my car I hopped in and drive to the nearest shopping plaza.
I pulled up to Westfield London and started to look for parking.

Zero's POV
I started at the clock waiting it to be 8pm. Just 1 hour left.
"Yo. Zero you good? You keep staring at the clock"
My coworker. Alastair Ramirez. He was observant, it got pretty annoying if I'm being honest.
"Hm? I'm fine just waiting for my shift to be over"
He nods and head back to kitchen. He made all the sweets for display. I hear the front door ring. I see to people come in. Both girls, dressed in fashionable work clothing. Before I walked over I recognized who they were. Vivian and the lady that was in the lobby at my apartment.
"Zero. Customers you're our only waiter today."
I looked back at my boss and headed straight for them.
"Welcome to The Coffee Town, my name's Zero and I'll be your waiter today."
I grabbed two menus and asked them if they would like to sit downstairs or up.
"Upstairs please" Vivian said. Her tone was something I couldn't place.
"Perfect choice, follow me please."
I sat them down on the second floor and gave them the menus.
"Thank you.. Zero."
I nodded and left to another table to clean. I looked over once and saw them looking at me. Vivian quickly looked back but the other one kept staring.
"Neptune!"
She looked away and chuckled at the girl.
5 minutes
"We're ready to order!" Neptune said while calling me over.
"Perfect, what would you like to start off with?"
"I'll have a strawberry cheesecake and latte" Vivian said it very cheerfully.
"I'll have the Cheesecake Caramelo with a latte as well"
"Perfect, it will be done shortly"

Tristan's POV
Got the gift. Hopefully it isn't much. But what if it is. No it's a simple gift. A masquerade mask, one like they used to wear..
I head out of the shop and walked into the parking garage. Once I walk in I noticed how empty it was.
"8:15, it's usually busy due to people being off work.."
I shrugged it off and walked towards my car. Once I got in I turned the radio on and drove off. Waiting for whatever awaits me tomorrow.