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"i found some part timers, would you help me with their interview?" Johnny asked juliet, who had been lost in thoughts.... Ever since she talked with Alex on a video call, she had been overthinking things... Johnny knocked on Juliet's desk to get her attention before calling out her name... "Juliet!" Johnny voice finally snapped her back to reality... "Oh, sure," She said and gave her head a little shake... she was missing Alex already, even though he had only been gone for two days... The three days felt like thrrrweeks since she last saw him... It was so long... and he only had the chance to call or text at night, making her miss him the more... They couldn't even talk for long without an interruption... He had grown on her already. "Juliet!" Johnny called her name again when she suddenly became lost in thoughts again...He wondered what she was thinking so intently about... "Yes!" Juliet said and looked up at him... "They are here already and waiting. I would have asked lana to help, but she is out on a meeting with Sonia. " "I'm sorry I'm a little out of it," Juliet said and stood up... She picked up her phone, hoping she would get at least one message even though she knew she won't... "Most of them are college students..." Johnny said to Juliet as they walked to the meeting room where the potential part timers were. but she wasn't paying attention to what he was saying.... What occupied her head was Alex... Did he lunch yet? was he overworking himself? What type of work did he do? Was his friend with him on his business trip. did they work together? Did he miss her? because she missed him like crazy.... She hoped he wouldn't spend two whole weeks away and would come back earlier...it was hard missing him so much when they only started dating.... What if he falls for someone else while he is away! then what happens to her! Juliet immediately shuned that type of thought and pushed it to the back of her mind... Johnny pushed open the meeting room door and turned to look at juliet... he tapped her arm, and she looked up at him and smiled nervously. "Sorry," She mouthed, and Johnny nodded... They were five people in the meeting room, three of whom were boys and two girls... They all stood up immediately. juliet and Johnny walked in... "Hi, I'm juliet," Juliet said to them and gestured for them to take a seat... they looked nervous... _______________ _________________ "Sir, you should get some rest. You have been working the whole night... this isn't good for you... I will try to take care of things while you rest... Please take a nap. " Patrixk urged Alex, who had his sleeves rolled up and his finger pressed against his forehead... he has a file in his other hand, and his laptop was opened in front of him... He looked purely exhausted but ignored Patrick persistent worry.... "Where am I going wrong, Patrick... I checked all the documents from HQ... what else do he want from me... I reviewed the contracts and added a few changes. I'm his favour, " Alex sighed deeply and dropped the file on his desk... "I even flew all the way here to have a meeting with him, which I rarely do.... he is really getting on my nerves. I think it's time we looked for a new supplier, " Alex declared, and Patrick eyes immediately grew wide... that was definitely not a good idea... Mr. wilson might be a complete jerk, but he was the best person to work with in business... He always delivered on time and never made a mistake. He had made a good name for himself, and everyone wanted to work with him and get on his good side... Alex father also worked with him before he passed. But suddenly he started to act strangely and cancelled a meeting at the last minute... That totally got on Alex nerves because of his tight schedule... He couldn't find someone new in a short time, and the only choice he had was to find out what was wrong and try to convince Mr. wilson himself... He would have sent some of his staffs but knowing the type of person Mr Wilson was, it was probably not a very good idea... It was intact a bad idea... "Sir, you know we can't do that... the employees are the company are already complaining of working late every day. we can't add to it... we have to find a solution, " Patrick said, trying to convince his boss... He just hoped Alex would become stubborn about it... "What do you suggest I do then Patrick... Beg him cause there is no freaking way I'm going to do that... it's not like he is doing this for free... He has made a lot from us already... maybe it's time to try someone else out, " Alex retorted... "It's been three days already, and he still will not sign the damn contract." Alex ran his hand through his hair and sighed deeply... Patrick took out an envelope from his pocket and dropped it in front of Alex... "This came for you a while ago... it's an invitation... Mr Wilson is having a small party later and he sent an invitation for you... that must be a good sign... i know what you are going to say, sir. but I think you should go... please, " Patrick shifted the envelope, and Alex glanced at it for a few seconds before picking it up... "You are coming with me then ... no buts, " Alex said, and Patrick nodded... "We can go home earlier than planned if everything turns out well, Sir," Patrick added so Alex wouldn't try to change his mind... He knew Alex was working his ass off so he could return home quickly, and he knew exactly Why, it was definitely because of someone... Someone who seemed to have his boss completely swayed...