Chapter 66
Lisa
Since Leo came into my life, I barely had a moment of silence and calmness. However, today is full of it. If by any chance, there is a sound, it's the kid's laughter or Jennie's monologue when she tries to talk to Leo. As much as I'd like to follow what they're doing, I need to focus on my work. I search for the file in my computer and open it to see where I left off. I'm not that far from completing it but I'm still on the part that will take the most of my time. It's all about the finishing touches, important details that could sabotage it all if it's just slightly overlooked. I start working with the help of the password to the storage info of YG Inc and I'm surprised when I see that we have certain materials in store. This is where the tricky part comes in. Even though we have what my idea would need if it's built and prepared for testing, I still need to work on figuring out how the absorption will work and why would this solar cell prove to be so much better than the existing ones.
I'm surprised with how focused I am on finding the solution to this current problem and even more when I'm nearing it. The night's sleep has done wonders to me. Perhaps having Jennie around, ready to tend to Leo's every need has calmed me down. She surely took a huge weight off my shoulders. The closer that it gets to the afternoon, the more completed my design looks. Or will look once it's put it together. I don't need a completed design, built and prepared to start selling it. All I need is a promising idea, a promising project. I'm in the middle of figuring out how to make this thing look more like a technology of the 21st century and less like something from Tesla's and Edison's time, when I hear an unexpected knock on the door. I lift my head from the papers and avert the eyes away from the beaming computer's screen. It's Jennie. Of course it's her. Who else would it be? And why did I find it so unexpected and surprising? She's got Leo dressed like he's the new James Bond. Seriously, all he needs is a bowtie and a martini in his hands.
"Hi? Going somewhere?" I thought he has already been outside on a stroll. Maybe Jennie just needs to get away from me. It's not that we conversed that much today or anything and she hasn't been giving me any hateful signs like my secretary but who knows what's up with women. She nods and lifts Leo's hand "Say bye-bye to Daddy!" Please, no. Not that kind of Daddy. Leo looks as interested as me. He's learning fast. "I thought I would take him out and give you some space. This apartment is pretty cool but I think Leo's babbling sounds still got to you," she smiles and I'm somehow moved. She's so empathetic and this isn't meant in any kind of sarcastic way. I snort and put the papers together just because I've got nothing better to do and I need to keep my hands busy "Trust me, I'd choose his laughter over screams anytime. Even if it means it's a mischievous one." Jennie smiles widely. When I say widely, I mean that mega-watt smile that I give to women and I get close to feeling what it does to others. Huh, just another confirmation that I really am irresistible.
"Well, you won't have to deal with any of those for about half an hour. I put some sunscreen on his cheeks and hands just in case and I'll most probably be in one of the parks," she informs me of their whereabouts like it's something I strictly demand. I'm not gonna lie, I like it. I still have everything in control more or less. "Not dealing with babies is always appreciated," I smirk and the moment I say it I expect Jennie to give me a nasty look. She just smiles which means she must've gotten used to my sense of humour. That's a nice thing too. She fixes Leo in her arms by raising him a little bit higher and smiles "Well, we'll be on our way then." She turns and is ready to walk out of the office when she stops and looks at me over her shoulder "By the way, I cooked something to eat. I figured you needed lunch." I am, not startled but very... swept off my feet by that. I don't know why, cooking lunch is not as special as buying a 24-karat necklace or something like that. "Thank you." I am as brief as possible otherwise I might say something I might regret. It would be similar to this 'Wow, really? My Mum rarely did that...' You see what I mean?
