Kirk had been acting strangely lately, but I didn't have the bandwidth to care. Our interactions had dwindled to mere pleasantries.
As I pored over crucial documents for upcoming business meetings, someone entered my office without knocking – again.
"What is it, Kirk?" I asked brusquely.
He hesitated, prompting me to raise an eyebrow.
"We have a business proposal and meeting next week in London," he began.
I nodded, well aware of the project's importance.
"You need to visit London next week to meet the clients," I stated.
Kirk's voice trembled. "I won't be able to go, Freen."
I slammed my pen down. "What? You know how crucial this is!"
"Please hear me out," Kirk's frustration grew. "My mom is ill; I need to care for her."
His emotional plea fell flat. I eyed him impassively, recalling how his family had pushed him into an unwanted marriage without regard for his feelings.
"I'll handle it," I said curtly, suspending Kirk.
Now, I had to prepare and pack for London.
Thoughts swirled as I lay on my sofa:
"Why do I have to meet their lawyer instead of the clients directly?
What's the point of hiring a middleman?
Is this a power play or just unnecessary bureaucracy?"
I sighed, frustration simmering.
"Their excuse – the lawyer is a family friend – seems dubious.
Are they hiding something or just overly cautious?"
My inner monologue continued:
"And now I have to prepare for this meeting alone.
Kirk's out, and I'm left to deal with the fallout."
I rubbed my temples, warding off the growing headache.
"Why can't anything be straightforward for once?"
The silence in my office seemed oppressive, a reminder of the weighty responsibilities ahead.
"I'll need to review the documents again, anticipate every possible question...
And hope their lawyer doesn't throw any curveballs."
With a deep breath, I stood up, ready to tackle the challenge.
"Time to put on my game face."
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FanfictionFreen's life took an unexpected turn when she was forced to room with her college best friend Becky for a business project. Freen's arranged marriage to her father's business partner's friend had been loveless, but she never objected, believing it w...
