"How was your meeting last night, Dale?" My secretary asked me while walking down the hallway towards the studio that night.
“It went well.” I smiled at her.
“Well, sure it is by merely looking at your happy face. It suits you well.” She teased me again.
“Come on Lain! Don't be rude.” I laugh and joke around.
“So much for that, let's get back to work.” She said.
“Why, do we have lots of papers to be signed again tonight?” I asked her.
“Yes, you do.” She confirmed.
“Let's go then to my office. I was planning to visit them in the studio but I better sign it first.” I said.
“Yeah, you better be! Don‟t worry; they're doing pretty well with the editing.” She assured to me.
Two weeks had passed and we launched the magazine that my team was working for six months. It's a huge success for us and of course a good sum of amount in our bank accounts. On the other hand, I also signed a formal contract with the READS COMPANY for another closed deal.
“Dale, I'm afraid you might be late for your trip later. Mr. Chin asked you to at least drop by in their thanksgiving party for the magazine launched last week. Can you still do it?‟ she curiously asked.
“Don't worry. I'll find a way. Don't forget to reserve me a ticket for my trip.” I reminded her.
“Don't worry. I already did.” She said.
“Good.” I finally said.
"Hey, take it easy okay? By the way, did you pack your things already?” she worriedly asked.
“Lain, relax! Don't worry. I'll make sure to finish everything before I leave. Just prepare me some black coffee, please." I told her.
“Right away.", she replied.
"Before I forget you'll be in charge of everything while I'm on the trip including the presentation to Mr. Ong, the one I've told you to prepare." I said while signing some papers.
“Wait...what? Are you serious?"She surprisingly asked.
"Why? I think it's about time I'll let you handle more serious and complicated matters here in the studio. You've been to many presentations and conference with me. I know you can handle this." I encouraged her.
Surprisingly, she hugged me from my back.
"You're welcome", I replied.
We left the studio before 5:30 in the afternoon directly drive towards the venue of Mr. Chin Thanksgiving Party. I decided to drop by for at least thirty minutes and for the pictorials. After that, I'll drive my car towards the bus station and let Lain drive it back to the studio. So far, the station is not that crowded.
"I'll go now Dale. Are you sure that you'll be fine travelling alone? You should at least bring one of our photographers in the studio." she said while looking worriedly to me.
"Hey, don't look at me like that. I can travel alone. Besides I just need to take shots of the beaches in the South and little background of the place. Don't worry, okay? Be safe on your way to the studio," I calmed her.
“I will surely miss you for three days.” She said and smiled at me. I responded with a smile as well. She handed to me my luggage, a backpack and a small travelling bag for my camera and others. I went to the ticketing booth and there I ask for one ticket.
"Good evening ma'am.", the ticketing officer greeted me.
"Good evening, one ticket please." I smiled at her.
"Ma'am we have a promo this month. Don't you have any companion? We have one free ticket if you'll buy one. Would you like to have it ma'am?" She asked me.
"Sure." I gladly take it to her.
"Anyway, what time will be the departure?" I asked.
"It's exactly 8:00 this evening ma'am." She replied.
"Alright. Thanks.” I then went towards the waiting area in the terminal station.
While waiting for the time of departure which would be half an hour ago, I tried to reach for Dilann's phone number trying to ask him if he's available for this weekend trip.
"Hello? Dale?" he answered back.
"Hi, where are you?" I directly asked.
"I'm still at the company but getting ready to go home. Why? What's with the call?" he asked.
"Hmmm...Just trying to know if you don't have any plans this coming weekend?" I asked.
"There's nothing really to be planned except visiting some friends for weekend hang outs. Why?" he asked.
"I'll be leaving tonight somewhere south for your company's photo shoots. Your theme is mainly about resorts so I'm planning to take photos of the beaches somewhere south. You want to come?" I said.
"Tonight? I don't have any extra clothes with me. How many days would it be?" he asked.
"About two to three days I guess. But we can finish it in two days if we're that quick. So, are you in? Don't worry about your clothes. Just bring yourself and your professional camera." I said.
"Alright! Wait for me there." He finally said and hang up his phone.
While waiting at the bus station, I saw a mini clothing store nearby so I decided to look for some clothes inside. Besides, I still have enough time to roam around before the departure.
"Excuse me miss. Do you have men's clothes here?" I asked since I noticed that most of their clothes are for women.
"I'm sorry ma'am but we only have shirts and pants for men. If you want to look, this way please " she asked.
We walk through the clothesline of men. I decided to pick four sets of shirt. I prefer black and white for him. Then, I chose two pants for him and knee shorts.
Later, I went to the underwear section and picked one pouch. It's not really that awkward cause I always go shopping with my dad when he visits me in the city. I paid my bills in the counter and directly went to the station. Upon I arrived, I saw him standing near the food stall still wearing his business suit. As soon as he saw me walking towards him, he waved and smiled.
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