Today's meeting is very bad. The only reason why this is happening is none other than because of my father. How he used his harsh words to make me sad. He always thought I couldn't do this project. He always thought I had to do everything he said. He never believed in me, never trusted in my skills or knowledge. I sighed and opened my office door and found it empty. No sign of Alexis. I remember seeing her talking to my dad, but it didn't take long. After that I saw her walking toward our office. But here I am without any sign of her.

"Has anyone seen Miss Alexis?"

"She said she had something she had to do, Director. She will come back after lunch time "

"I see. Thank you"

I put all my documents from the meeting on my desk, and then saw a bar of chocolate near my computer. I picked it up and a note fell to the floor. Only three words were written on it "Don't Give Up". I opened the chocolate and ate it. I think it's true when everyone says chocolate can change your mood. Because that's how I feel.

@Alexis POV

"Thank you for taking your time to see me, Mr. Richard"

"It is my pleasure to be your company, Ms. Dalton"

"So, what do you think of my offer"

"I do not know, miss. It's just that I think there is no way she could make this project successful. It is true that she is the daughter of Mr. Flint who is one of the successful entrepreneurs in our country. But this different from his daughter. She has just started her career as a businesswoman. Maybe. is not my place to say this to you, but I think you should also think about your cooperation with them, miss. "

"Thank you for your concern, Mr. Richard. But, I'm fine. And I'm sure their project will be successful in the future. Many hotels and maybe other places will use their body products."

"How about this. If their project fails, I'll triple the losses your company incurs."

"!!! You want to go this far just for their company? "

"Yes. Because I believe in their director"

"… Okay, Ms. Dalton. I accept your offer. And if this project is successful, I will also invest three times what we agreed on before "

"Thank you, Mr. Richard. I promise you won't regret anything."

"I hope so"

I breathed a sigh of relief when I managed to meet all of the clients. Everything is going according to what I planned. It is not easy to get a large company to cooperate in the future, especially with the condition of a company like the company that is currently owned by Chelsea. But, I believe in her. And I saw how hard everyone worked for this product. Lunch time was running out, so I decided to go back to the office. Only to find Chelsea with three former housemates, sitting together on a table on the first floor of the office

@ Chelsea POV

I don't know since when I felt normal when I saw Alicia and Taylor get closer to each other. The last time I remember, I still feel resentful or jealous when I see them. But now, it's not like that. When they smile, I smile too. When they make fun of each other, I laugh. Maybe, just maybe, because a lot of my time is spent with Alexis. So, I never thought of Taylor again. As my friends talk to each other, my eyes turn to the door. I don't know why, just a feeling that tells me someone will enter. Truth to be told, the next moment, I saw her.

"Where have you been?" I asked her when I saw her walking towards us

"Why ?? You miss me?"

"No. Just some paper that needs your signature"

"Ouch. Sometimes lying to make someone happy isn't bad, Chelsea"

"Sorry. But I'm not good at lying "

"You two are very close to each other" said Taylor who stopped our fight.

"Just normal" I said refusing her who wanted to sit beside me "

"I'm sure this is the first time I've met you guys this close. Everyone works in different departments, so I never properly introduce myself to each of you. Alicia Greene, Taylor Jones, and Kaira Miller, right? "

"You know about us?"

"Yeah. Chelsea told me about all of her former housemates when she came to my house"

"Chelsea came to your house ?? When ?? "

"Hmm..It's-

"That's enough"

I stood up and closed her mouth before she could say anything else. But my actions just shocked all of my friends and made me blush even more. I let go of my hand and sat on my chair. It doesn't matter anymore, I don't care if she sits next to me or whatever she wants. Because now I can see that all my friends' eyes are on me. Like a sign wanting an explanation. I rested my head on my hands and just looked at the floor.

"Have you ever seen a poster about the Fireworks Festival, Mrs. Alex?" I heard Kaira's voice breaking the silence

"Alex is fine. It makes me like an old woman if you call me that. And to answer your questions. No, I haven't. Will the festival be held? "

"Yes. On August 22"

"Wait. Don't tell me she wants her to join us"

"So would you like to join us to take a look?"

"I know it"

I looked at Kaira only to receive the smirk on her face. She really doesn't care what I think. I shifted my gaze to look at my other two housemates, but they pretended not to see me seeing them. I sigh. I give up.

"Just do what you guys like"

"Can I join you? I thought it was like your reunion celebration"

"Nah, we just want to take a break and decided to go together. We really don't mind if you come join us. Right, Chelsea?"

"Ye-Yeah. You can come if you want"

I look at her when answering Kaira' question. With a smile I assured her it was okay. And I also know that I would be more than happy to know she joined us at the festival.

"I gladly accept your invitation. Thank you. But, I also want Chelsea to wear a yukata when we go to the festival "

"Yukata?"

"Yes. It's traditional Japanese clothes. Many people wear Yukata when they go to the festival"

"But we live in Korea. And I have no clothes like you said "

"Don't worry. I know someone who has it "

"That's not the problem. No, I don't want to wear it "

"So, you don't want me to come with you to the festival?"

"I didn't say that. Hnghk..Fine..I will wear it. But you should be the one who prepared everything. Because I don't know anything about it."

"Do not worry. Leave it to me "