THE HANDSOME DOLL

CHAPTER XXVIII

Mrs. Daniel was dishearten when I told her what happen to my arm during my morning duty. She reprimanded me for being so careless and insist that I took a leave as much longer as I need but I said that I'm fine and my arm's almost healing. I can't help creating bouquets for the customers so she let me take charge of the cash registry. When some of the men who use to give me flowers notice that my arm's on bandage, they brought more flowers from us than they use to, saying its a get-well-soon flowers.

After Mrs. Daniel helps me untie my apron, I receive a phone call from Mr. Jayden. He sounds anxious but when I ask him what's the problem he said that we couldn't talk it over the phone. He's just informing me that he'll be here next week to discuss some matters. I ask if something came up from our remaining headquarter but he insist on talking to me personally. I told him we can meet up anytime as soon as he gets here. I have a strong feeling that will be about the clues he's working with Bliss.

My brother told me something about it when we had our own catching up two days ago. He said Mr. Jonathan's currently spending some money for a private detective these past years. But finding the masterminds of the murder to our Family had been really difficult. The private detective learned that some of the men who attack us that night were murdered too and the only thing we're sure is that the people behind it plans the murder intricately.

"For all its worth sister, we all agree that only you can give us accurate details regarding that night... I was knocked off" says Bliss. "Though, I'm not requiring you to push yourself too hard..."

"Believe me, I'm trying but..."

I lean back to the chair in frustration. My fragmented memories are vague more than ever and I'm afraid they will be lost to me as the time goes by. I suggest that we try consulting to a psychiatrist again but he doubt the effectiveness of that idea because the last time we do, I ended up not speaking for a week, just after the first hour of talk therapy.

Meanwhile, when I arrive at the office that afternoon, Boss Cheston's gladly informs me that he sets up a dinner with us together with his parents four days from now.

I don't know what to say.

"Don't you like it little doll?"

"No.." I answer, shaking my head. "I'm surprise.. and nervous, I guess, what do you think is the right color of dress to wear?"

He chuckles. "You will always be the most beautiful girl out there, don't worry about that.."

And because I can't cook yet, Mint and August did all the office chores. My mind's full and I don't know what situation to analyze first. Mr. Jayden, Bliss, the boss's parents, my memories. Ugghh!

"What's your parents name boss?" I ask out of the blue.

He look up from his table. "They are Margerie and Albert La Fontant.."

I nod in understanding.

"I hope they find me well.."

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Two days before the set dinner meeting, I've gone shopping with my sister-in-law. She's so thrilled we buy everything she says beautiful and "will look good". Actually, I plan to just buy one expensive dress but because I grew quite fond of her we bought more than necessary.

She's so thankful all the way back to their apartment, saying I'm the most generous person she ever met while I handed her all those she likes. Well, as I thought, we get along in no time.

"Come here hours before Blythe, I'll help you prepare."

I thank her for her time and told her to expect me hours before going to the restaurant because I really need her help.