Truculent [girlxgirl]

Ever

8 years later...

I looked over some papers over civil disputes at my desk. Something about adding more qualified people to the genetic modification committee so that they can basically get better designs and prettier colors.

My holowindow came up and I hit answer, "Pardon me madame Pierce, but madame Diaz has come to see you."

"Send her in."

I put away my papers. Lucia came running in, "Omg Cassy look!", she layed onto my desk and I was relieved that I had put my papers away in advance.

"What is it?"

She showed me her hand which had a gorgeous diamond ring on it. I stood despite myself, "Wow! It's gorgeous!"

"Right?!", she squeeled, "I'm buying her one on my way home too! Bigger! Shinier! Oooohh I love her so much!"

"Bet you're glad I introduced you, huh? Tell me I'm the cupid of matchmaking."

"The cupid? You're the god of matchmaking! Eli is amazing! I can't wait to spend the rest of our lives together!", she danced around my office. Six years ago Elian was still going through shitty relationships and Lucia was still clubbing so I introduced them to one another and they've been inseparable since.

"Well I'm happy for you. Don't break her heart she's been through enough."

"You're funny. I can't even imagine ever hurting the love of my life. I hope she doesn't hurt me. I will take care of her. She won't have to lift a finger and when I'm finished with her, she won't be able to", she winked and sat in one of the chairs in front of my desk.

"Haha alright Mrs. Casanova", I chuckled and leaned against the front of my desk, in front of her.

"So when are you going to get married, or even date?"

"Ahh I should've known this topic was coming."

"Yeah, you should've because you haven't dated anyone since we got to the SFA. You're 25! We all have to have our daughter at the same time and 30 is the latest. That means-"

"'That you only have 2 years before they start trying to arrange your marriage'. You're singing the same tune as my mothers, Lucia."

"Then why aren't you listening? If you need I can introduce you to some of my friends."

"No Lucia. I'll meet someone in my time."

"Not buried in your work you aren't."

I sighed. "I'm not the only SF still single."

"Ha! Right it's just you, Nguyen, and Ba. Nguyen is dating at least but you and Ba seem to be workaholics", I stood and sat at my chair. "Seem to be. Could it be?"

"No. That's absurd."

"Absurd or right?"

I sighed, "You always bring this up. If me and Ba have been together for 8 years or so why wouldn't we be married?"

"Well what else am I supposed to think?"

"That I'm a woman who is in love with her job."

"Oh you-! Fine, I'll drop it", she stood, "You better come to my bachelorette party!"

"I'll make my appearance at both parties", I smiled.

"Mine longer!", she said in the door way, "Now I shall take my leave. Wouldn't want to interrupt your alone time with your love", she left.

I sighed. She's always been so stubborn. I checked my watch, stood, grabbed my suitcase and headed out.

"Have a good day Madame Pierce", my secretary with a cute little baby blue bob stood in respect.