A Night in Turkey

Chapter 36

"What is he doing here?" asked Randall, looking at Can. 

"Hi, Randall. Come in." said Selena, not replying to his question. 

Randall came in, still not removing his eyes from Can. He went and sat on the couch and called Baxter. The dog instantly jumped on him and started playing with Randall. 

Selena stole a glance at Can, relaxing a little. She went inside, to brew some coffee. As she went to the living room, she saw a disgruntled Can and an angry Randall, both ignoring each other and trying to get Baxter's attention. 

Setting the coffees on the table she sat between the two, trying to break the ice. 

"So what's up Randall? You came here all of a sudden. All good?"

"I have come here before, haven't I ?" asked Randall, looking at Can. 

Selena's attention was turned to Randall and she could not see Can's expression turning grim. 

"Still.." continued Selena, curious. 

"I wanted to surprise you. " said Randall, finally looking at Selena. "But I guess you are busy right now. You'll get to know when you come to office tomorrow." 

He stood up suddenly, patting Baxter one last time." 

"Are you leaving already?"

"I'll see you tomorrow, when you are free." he said looking at Can. 

As soon as Randall left, Can let out a grumble. 

"I don't like him at all." 

"He is a good guy Can, just a little immature." said Selena, picking up her coffee. 

"He has something up his sleeve, some secret. Be careful, Angel." said Can moving towards Selena quietly, and kissing her neck.

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Selena was getting ready, still wondering what Randall was talking about. Can had to return to his hotel yesterday after getting a call from Omar. He was really angry  at Omar for calling but Selena made him go. They had time. Can had decided to extend his trip for a few days. 

As she gobbled down some toast and orange juice, Selena caught a glimpse of her face on the mirror on her wall. She looked happy. The change that her face underwent was miraculous. Her skin was glowing and the happiness could be spotted in her eyes. She couldn't stop smiling since yesterday. 

Twenty five minutes later she was parking her car in her office driveway, looking enviously at a black Mercedes convertible, standing beside her parking spot. She got out of her car and saw Marcus, the security guard, looking at the Mercedes confused. 

"Hey Marcus. How's Liza? How far along is she?" asked Selena, making him turn his attention ho her. 

"Hey Ms. Gomez. Liz is fine. She has just been complaining about the pain. Whose car is that? Never seen that here. The night guard must have let that in. That lad's lost always." 

"Don't know whose it is. Lucky him." said Selena, looking at it once more. 

She hurried towards her office, looking for Randall. She wanted to know what he was on about yesterday. 

As she opened her office door, she saw an empty desk, that had been so messy till yesterday. 

Randall's desk had been wiped clean and everything that had covered his desk was gone. Selena's stomach turned. Did he resign? Was he fired? What was happening? 

She quickly called Randall, walking outside her office, walking towards Mr. Sutherland's office. 

Randall's phone was going to voicemail. Selena decided to leave a message, for when he turns his phone. 

"Randall, listen to me, whatever it is we can talk it out. I can speak to Mr. Sutherland and there must be a way. Don't worry." 

As she was going to enter Mr. Sutherland's door, she was met by a brisk looking woman in her 50s, barring Selena from the door. 

"There is a meeting going on in the room. You will have to wait."

Selena had never seen this woman before and here she was barking orders at her. She must be Mr. Sutherland's new secretary. 

She felt frustrated but sighed and sat down, waiting for Mr. Sutherland.  

After what felt like eons the door opened and Mr. Sutherland walked out. No one else followed him. Was his visitor still sitting inside? Selena got up and walked to him, taking in a deep breath and preparing her speech about sacking Randall. 

"Mr. Sutherland, we need to talk. I...." started Selena but Mr. Sutherland stopped her before she could speak.

"You are expected by Mr. Jefferson." he said pointing at the door to his office. 

"Mr ..Mr. Jefferson?" she lowered her voice. "What is he doing here? I mean what does he want from me?"

 "You can see for yourself." he said and went away.

Confused and a bit scared she knocked on the door.

"Come in." 

As Selena entered the room, she saw Mr. Jefferson standing with his back to the door, gazing out of the window. Only it wasn't the Jefferson she knew. Mr. Jefferson was an old man, his back just a little hunched and his brilliantly silver hair. The man standing before her was tall and stood straight. His back muscles were well formed and were giving an extraordinary definition to his crisp white shirt that looked as if it was tailored. His hair was slick and shiny, ready for a hair gel commercial. 

"Mr. Jefferson?" Selena asked, still not sure if he was really a Jefferson.

At her voice, the man turned slowly and faced Selena.

The man was smiling but Selena was too shocked to return the favor. 

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