See You In My Dreams (Gusion x Lesley)

Chapter Twenty Three

"Yo my grumpy best friend!" Claude shouted as he entered Gusion's studio.

Gusion groaned in frustration while he was in front of his computer. He removed his anti-radiation glasses before he gave his best friend a bored look, "What the fuck do you want?"

Claude laughed and sat comfortably on his sofa inside his office, "You're really grumpy. Loosen up a bit, will you?"

He just shook his head to him and put his anti-radiation glasses once again to resume his work.

Claude stood and sat on the chair in front of his working table, "I got some offer for you."

"I don't feel good about that, Claude."

"Oh come on! This is work-related!" Claude exclaimed.

"I'm listening." Gusion said while still typing.

"Workaholic." Claude blurted, "Anyway, here's the catch, it's confidential. Remember Iri's mother? She's the head of the National Research Team, she will actually interview one of the renowned chemist in the world. Can you do the photoshoot?"

Gusion frowned, "Why me? You're a photographer yourself."

"Bud, I'm a wildlife photographer." Claude said in a matter-of-fact tone, "And this interview is highly confidential. Iri's mother wanted to make sure that no news about the interview will leak until the National Research Team's magazine is out."

"Why me? There are many other photographers out there."

"Iri and I recommended you to her mother and right then, she wants you to do the photoshoot."

Gusion looked at Claude with bored look, the latter was giving him a hopeful look.

He sighed, "When?"

Claude's face lightened up, he even punched in the air, "I knew it! You're the best, bud! The photoshoot will be two days from now. That's the only free time of that chemist."

"Who is that anyway? I don't know any renowned chemist."

Claude tsked, "Because you're such a workaholic, you don't read news. She's actually Irithel's cousin. She studied during her first year in the same school with Iri and Kimmy but then she flew abroad to continue her study in a prestigious science school. She graduated with flying colors dude, Summa Cum Laude."

"And?"

"She's a renowned chemist now for successfully making a medicine for HIV and AIDS. But from what I heard from Iri, she is still improving the medicine."

Gusion was amazed but he didn't let Claude to see his amazed reaction. That might perked Claude's interest and teased him.

"Name?" He shortly asked, making sure his voice was neutral as if he wasn't interested.

"Lesley Vance."

What? He felt his heart skipped a beat when he heard that name.

Claude, being a keen observer, noticed his reaction. "Do you know her bud?"

He shook his head, "Not really. But I met her once since she's Harley's sister."

"Nana's future husband." Claude said, trying to provoke his overprotectiveness towards his little sister.

He just showed him his middle finger and snorted, making Claude laughed.

"But hey, I know Iri's cousin is single, you'll make a good pair!" Claude exclaimed.