Way Back Into Love

Chapter 8

Jane's POV

I entered the office with eyes staring at me. I think they heard what happened at the mall. That was 3 days ago.

"What's happening? Why are they looking?" I whispered Diane.

And she answered straight to the point, "you turned down one of our investors."

What?

Belle?

No way.

"Mr. Harrison is one of our excellent investors and you turned him down by humiliating his daughter in front of so many people at the mall."

Shit.

I can't lose him. He's a jackpot! Ugh.

"What?! Who said I humiliated HER?! She humiliated herself!" I exploded.

"Well, that's what he said. So..better argue with him than me. I'll be at my table when you need me." She turned around when I called her name.

Face palmed, I asked her, "Is there any other way?"

She stopped, turned at me, "Take a 1 month vacation. Or 2?"

What.

Have I heard 'vacation'?

"Yes, a vacation. He says you'll need a month or 2, vacation. On his property."

"What's that supposed to mean?"

"It means that you have to take a vacation in his hotel and resort. He'll explain it to you later."

My eyes grew wide,"What do you know about this?"

She shrugged,"I'm your secretary. I should know everything about this."

And then she waked out.

Take a 2 month vacation? Huh. Good idea. I always loved vacations. Too bad I seldomly have it now.

I was doing nothing when Diane burst out from the door.

"Mr. Harrison is waiting outside. He wants to talk to you"

Oh my Jane. This is it.

Breathe in. Breathe out.

I can do this.

"Okay."

I stood up and slowly, carefully made my steps towards the door.

"Good morning Mr. Harrison."

"Ah, Ms. Asche. It's nice to see you," he shook my hand and I shook his.

"It's nice to see you too, Mr. Harrison."

"Child, would you come here?" He took me to one of our meeting halls. But it's just the two of us.

He cleared his throat as he sat down, "I heard what happened at the mall."

I knew it.

"It seems like you have a misunderstanding with my daughter, Belle. You know her, do you?"

Of course I know her. You don't have to make me see. "Yes, sir."

"Well, I have a proposal for you."

"May I know what is it all about?"

"It's about you and Belle."

Oh holy dingaling.

"What?! Why?! I- " this isn't happening. No. Not me. Not Belle. Not me and Belle.

"Forgive me for my behavior, Mr. Harrison"

"It's fine. Anyways-" Here it is, "- I want you to have a vacation"

Told ya.

"I.. Is that necessary? I mean, yes, I want to have a vacation but..."

"Listen, Jane. If you want to lose half of your faculty, you're free to say 'no'. But if you pity them because they will lose their job, well, I suggest you take this seriously."

Is this a threat? 'Cuz I feel like it's a threat.

"I will, sir."

"I will give you until tomorrow. Meet me here at 8:00 sharp, and I expect your answer will either be 'yes' or 'no'."

I seriously cannot sink in the words he's saying. Because I never saw anyone so serious before. This is the first.

"So?"

I was taken aback and I saw his hand waiting for me to shake it.

"Deal?"

For the sake of the rest of the faculty and my reputation, of course I'd say yes.

"Deal."