THE EXAM CALLED LIFE

CHAPTER 3

Detective Blake. First impression; annoying, rude and funnily enough brave. How dare he act like that in my office? Isn't he afraid of losing his job or something? He was a total jerk the whole time the forensic crew was investigating the crime scene.

I wondered if people enjoyed working with him. It had had been four days since we started working together and i was already fed up with him.

On that particular day i held a meeting with the foreign investors to decide on the next move due to the robbery that took place in my company.

At first, they did not want to hear any of it but after much negotiation, we decided to begin another project within twenty one days which was the maximum time they could give me.

Apparently, the project was to be launched within four weeks and the end of the first week was upon us. I was beyond stressed.

The meeting was adjourned and i closed my laptop placing my head in my hands.

"Champagne, " i heard moments later and slow but sure footsteps coming towards me.

I looked up to see Detective Blake in a folded stripped long sleeved shirt with no tie having his first three buttons open and without a coat.

"Didn't i tell you not to call me that? I thought you were already fired. I made that very clear to your boss. I wouldn't want an arrogant arse working with me, " i said.

"Whoa, someone's in a mood. Well sadly I'm the best chance you've got so there's no way I'm getting fired sweetheart and no, i won't stop using that name, " he said walking a few steps closer to me.

"What do you want? "I asked placing my hands on the table.

"Relax sweetheart, " he said cockily.

"Stop calling me sweetheart! Do you want to keep your job or not? " i asked angrily.

He chuckled, "I like your Walsh accent especially when you are angry but anyway, what's up? "

I looked at him for a while. Was he being nice or just teasing me?
"These people just don't understand. They expect me to come up with a new project within twenty one days? That's impossible. "

"What was the other one about? "

"Something to do with the welfare of children, "i said as i opened my laptop for him to see. "Hmm... Maybe we could use this then modify it a little. I could help you if you want, "he said.

"Are you pranking me? Where are the cameras? "I asked looking around.

"Champagne, I'm serious. I can be nice you just don't know me, "he defended.

We stayed there for a while looking at each other until i decided to give him a chance. "Okay, i guess i could agree to this. "

"Great, so i could come help you... After we're done with the case, we could be talking about the project. Is that okay with you? " he asked to which i nodded to.

"Great so i came to talk about the case and there are some people here who want to talk to you, "he said.

"Okay, tell Alexis to meet us with the case files at southern conference room, "i said to him.

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I arrived home late that evening. Detective Blake had given me the intel right after the crime scene was analysed. Immediately after taking a hot bath, my mother called and i picked on the third ring.

ON CALL;
ARAMINA:
"Mother"

MRS COLE (ARIA COLE) :
"Mina darling... How are you? I heard there was a break in"

ARAMINA:
"Yes mother, it was terrible, the thieves managed to get away with one of my new projects that was due in three weeks time. "

ARIA COLE (MINA'S MOM) :
"Did the investors come to see you? "

ARAMINA:
"Yes they did. They told me that I'd have to finish the project within that same period of time because everything was already planned"

ARIA COLE:
"I'm so sorry dear. Is there any way i can help? "

ARAMINA:
"It's okay mother, i already have someone helping me with that. "

ARIA COLE:
"I hope it's a trusted ally. Matters like that are usually very confidential. "

ARAMINA:
"Don't worry mother. He seems trustworthy.... Arrogant but trustworthy "

ARIA COLE:
"Alright. Wait, guy? Who is it? "

ARAMINA:
"He's a detective. Detective Blake. "

ARIA COLE:
"Oh yes! I've heard of him. Darling things must go well, do you understand? Don't mess this up"

ARAMINA:
"What are you talking about mom? "

ARIA COLE:
"Well with the Detective dear"

ARAMIMA:
"Oh no mother. Nothing is going to happen... I'm not interested. He's too obnoxious for life"

ARIA COLE:
"Oh honey you say that now but later... "

ARAMINA:
"What? No... Mooommm... "

ARIA COLE:
"Alright, i won't push you any longer. And take good care of yourself and the company. You know how much he obsesses over it. "

ARAMINA:
"Yes mom i know. I will really do my best. I also know that he loves that company more than he does me. "

ARIA COLE:
"No he doesn't my love. Your father really does love you. He's just not a sentimental person. Which is why you think he doesn't "

ARAMINA:
(Sigh)
"Maybe he does. Anyway goodnight mom. Thanks for checking up on me. I love you. "

ARIA COLE:
"Goodnight. I love you too honey. "

It had always been nice hearing from my mother but at times I'd like to hear from dad too but every time i tried he was always busy. I had to come to terms with the fact that my relationship with dad will never be normal. I braided my hair after combing it and noticed how long it actually was. My hair was black in colour. I pushed back the few strands that managed to escape the braid. I climbed on to bed and fell asleep within minutes.

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