Perfect disguise by Elizabeth A (speld decodable readers .txt) 📗

Chapter 20.

Diana's POV.

The next day when I got to my workplace, I decided to check for the fabric that will be suitable for the spring collection. I straightened up on my office chair and unlocked my computer. I clicked some keys on the keyboard searching for the most suitable fabric for my designs. I was thinking of using mulberry silk. It is light and cozy for the winter, so it should be the best fabric for my designs.

I was checking some fabrics on the internet when I heard a knock on my door. I looked up from my computer. "Come in."

Amanda, the creative director's secretary, stepped inside holding a notepad. Her jet-black hair fell onto her shoulder like an endless rain and she wore white glasses which made her look very formal in her blue suit and crystal blue heels.

She stood before me and looked at me. "Good morning Miss Lawson, Mr Calvin wants to see you in his office."

I smiled and nodded my head. "Alright, I will see him soon."

She nodded and left.

I wondered why he wanted to see me so urgently. After browsing on the Internet for some time, I stood and went to Mr Calvin's office.

"You want to see me." I told Mr Calvin immediately I entered his office. His office chair was turned sideway and he rested his hand on the armchair speaking to someone through the office telephone.

"Yes Mr Otieno, I will be so glad to work with you." He smiled. A kind of smile that showed he had seen a great offer. 

My eyes snapped towards him at the mention of the name he had called. 

Was it the Otieno I knew? 

I slowly shook my head, erasing my doubt. 

No, it couldn't be him? 

I just can't stand seeing him again.

"Sure, you can decide the date for the meeting." Mr Calvin said, the pitch of his voice going an octave higher due to his obvious excitement.

After a short pause, he said. "Alright, the contract will be signed during the meeting." He said and hung up.

He turned the office chair to the front and stood up. He smiled and walked towards me. "Sorry for keeping you waiting, Miss Lawson." 

He gestured to a couch at the other side of his office. "Please have a seat, I have something exciting to tell you."

"Alright." I smile. My lips parted a little as I tried to hide my discomfort and curiosity. I sat down and wondered if what he wanted to say was truly exciting.

After he told me, I blurted out.

"What?" 

I can't believe that the exciting information was that he wanted me to have a business meeting with nobody else, but Liam Otieno! I mentally hissed in frustration. 

Gosh, why do I keep crossing paths with my Ex.

Mr Calvin looked confused with my reaction. He sat up and leaned forwards. "Miss Lawson, you are meant to be happy. Mr Otieno is willing to supply expensive fabrics to us at a low price."

Yeah, I knew what Mr Calvin meant. If he supplied fabrics to us at a lesser price then it would be a bonus for us, but that meant we would cross paths regularly and to worsen it, I have a meeting with him. If I don't act smart, he will find out I didn't move on and will take advantage of that.

When I left Mr Calvin's office, I went to my office and slumped on the chair. This was a chance if I wanted to prove to Liam that I had moved on. I needed a date to achieve it.

I sat up and called some of my male friends who could escort me to the meeting, but most of them were busy or out of the country.

After the tenth call, I groaned and gave up. I rested my head on the chair.

What if he brought a date, that would be very complicated especially if I was alone.  I was still on the tenth call when my door opened and Emily walked inside and sat before me.

"Alright, thanks for letting me know. Have a nice trip." I said and looked at Emily. I hung up and dropped the iPhone on my desk.

 She arched a brow at me. "Who was that?"

I sighed and rested my head on the chair. "It's James. I wanted him to follow me to a business meeting, but he is traveling today." James was one of our friends.

"Which business meeting? Is it the one with our brand from Spain?" Emily asked.

I shook my head, I wished it was. "No, it isn't that. I'm having a meeting with Liam next week, Tuesday."

Emily frowned, looking a little confused. "Liam? Your Ex?"

I nodded. "Yeah, that Liam."

She blinked confusedly. "But I thought he relocated to Kenya."

"That's the same thing I thought until I met him at Harper's beauty salon yesterday. You could imagine my shock."

Emily hissed in annoyance. "That guy is a jerk! Why is he back and why does he want to have a meeting with you?!"

I leaned forward and rested my chin on my hand. "That's what is baffling me right now."

Emily shook her head. "I'm sure he is back because he is very broke and he needs your money. Beware Diana, don't fall for his trap." Emily warned me with a serious facial expression.

"I don't think he is broke. He is a senior director at Sinox and he wants to offer expensive materials to our company at a lesser price."

Emily rapped her fingers on the desk. "oh, you're right. It doesn't sound like he is broke. Just be careful, Exes don't show up without a reason."

Why was Liam back?

 

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