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Weiss is currently in her car, driven by yours truly. As she was travelling, Weiss is contemplating whether to push through with meeting Adair and her ex girlfriend or driving off to a different route and make excuses to her secretary. Before she was able to decide, she can already see her company building. Weiss sighed, deciding to push through with the meeting now that she's about to arrive. She parked right in front of the building, stepping out of the car and leaving it to the valet.
Weiss' heart started beating a bit faster than normal, hands having a thin layer of sweat and her lips cracked a bit as if it dried on the spot. On the outside, she looked like her normal self - back straight, chin up, walking with poise and confidence. She passed the lobby to which the employees greeted her with respect, went inside her private elevator and pressing the button for the top floor - going to her office.
The elevator then dings at the arrival of the designated floor. She composed herself as the door slowly opens for her. Weiss steps outside of the elevator, looks around for the very presence she's nervous about, and found none.
"Good afternoon, Ms. Schnee." Talia greeted.
"Good afternoon, Talia. Where are they?" Weiss asked, brow furrowing at the absence of their presence.
"Oh, well. They are at the meeting room, Ms. Schnee. I assisted them there so that they may wait for you privately instead of here." Talia replied with assurance that the visitors are comfortable.
"Okay. Thank you, Talia." Weiss said as she headed towards the meeting room.
While travelling, she was nervous but at the same time, scared to meet Ruby again. She can't forget about the things that she had done, but it was her choice to move on. Weiss doesn't want to force Ruby to love her again. She knew that she was the reason for their breakup even though she already had her. All that she should think about now is the present. Speaking of present, she sees the glass door of the meeting room.
The meeting room is confined with glass walls that are not transparent but enough to make out figures of the people passing by. It has a table in the very center and chairs that consists if up to sixteen people. The entire room is lit up of LED lights and a projector in front where they can project their proposals or visual aids for a presentation.
Weiss then enters the room and immediately stops, shocked at the very sight presented to her. She sees her ex, Ruby locking lips with Adair. Adair is currently pinning Ruby, her hands on each side of Ruby's head, while Ruby has her arms encircled around Adair's neck. Ruby notices a presence and opens her eyes to look for confirmation, and there she sees Weiss. Immediately, Ruby softly pushes Adair and turns her head to the opposite side where Weiss stands. Adair was confused of the action and feels eyes staring in their direction, and there she saw Weiss.
Weiss felt very jealous of seeing Ruby with another woman. The very sight makes her want to puke as her heart clenches. It wasn't pleasant but she feels like she's been punished with the sin she committed.
"Ahem. That was inappropriate of us to do. Apologies, Ms. Schnee. We weren't able to hear of your arrival, and it seems that we've outstayed our welcome." Adair begins as she cleared her throat, dispensing the awkward tension in the air. She stood up straight while fixing her collar, while Ruby also does the same.
"First of all, I would like to apologize for making the two of you wait." Weiss replies as she glances at Ruby and back to Adair. "However, I would be pleased if it would not happen again. Now, please sit down and we can discuss what you wanted to talk about." Weiss added as she proceeded to sit down, and waving for them to do the same.
Weiss is currently sitting down at a chair near the projector. While Ruby and Adair are at her left side, diagonally across from her. Ruby is sitting beside Adair, preparing a folder full of documents needed for their proposal. The redhead then proceeds to talk about their proposal, seeing as Adair apparently assigned her to.
"To begin with, Adair Enterprises would like to form a partnership with the Schnee Dust Company. Seeing as both of these companies have the same business running ideals as well as products, Adair Enterprises has agreed to make SDC its partner to strengthen bonds and to satisfy customer wants. We believe that with your partnership with Adair Enterprises, consumer's demand may increase and thus, increase in income. That's all. Thank you for your time, Ms. Schnee." Ruby announced while gesturing at the different parts in the document that relates to it.
During the whole time, Weiss was focused at Ruby who was introducing the proposal. She couldn't stop herself from staring at the redhead. Weiss noticed that for the past four years, Ruby's features sharpened and matured suited for an adult of her age. Even with these observations, she didn't fail to listen intently with the proposal since it is her company after all.
"Seeing as you propose this without my board members, I assume that you have something in mind to discuss to me privately." Weiss noticed as she entertwine her hands while leaning forward with her elbows supporting her. She stares at Adair than glances at Ruby who's expression is of confusion.
Adair sighs and proceeded to lean a bit forward. "Quite an observation, Ms. Schnee. You need not to worry of my intentions. I only would like to observe your reactions to see if whatever you decide will not affect to your previous relationship with my...vice president." Adair started, smirking at Weiss as she places her left hand to hold Ruby's right one. Ruby immediately pulls her hand right away, and places both of her hands on her lap.
Weiss saw this and narrows her eyebrows. "As you may know, my previous relationship does not affect any of my decisions in the company. Now, are you still up for this proposal, or talk more about me? Choose." Weiss replied, her voice stern with seriousness. She stared at Adair, her expression is strict considering the situation that has occured between them.
Weiss is very pissed. She couldn't believe that Adair had the audacity to treat her like this. The fact that Adair was currently sitting in her property with her ex beside the woman, made her blood boil.
They almost forgot that Ruby was still with them in the room. Ruby stayed quiet the whole time, her hair covering her eyes showing only her mouth.
"Iris. Can you please leave the room for a bit?" Ruby spoke up, sitting still while waiting for Adair to reply. Adair looks at Ruby and simply nodded.
Weiss was shocked at Adair's response. She couldn't believe that Ruby had the authority to speak to the president like that. Ruby really changed, she thought.
Adair stood up, and leaves the room with only Weiss and Ruby left behind. She closes the door and waits for Ruby to call her back.
"Ms. Schnee. On behalf of Ms. Adair, I would like to apologize for her behavior. As well as, what we did earlier. Please do excuse her, I have no idea that this was her intention the entire time." Ruby started, looking at Weiss with sincerity. She then looks away as she saw Weiss' piercing blue eyes, still mesmerized as she remembers all the memories between them.
Weiss, on the other hand, stared as Ruby apologizes to her. She couldn't believe that Ruby is speaking with her right now. Not that she wasn't spoken to earlier, she just considered that Ruby is talking to her now, privately. She noticed that Ruby furrowed her eyebrows, and noticed that she was not able to give a reply.
"T-that is alright. I'm not one to hold a grudge, Ms. Rose. If you would, please call me Weiss." Weiss replies as her hands fidgets. She was still uncomfortable talking to her ex, considering that they last saw each other four years ago, and the fact that their situation did not end on a good note. Weiss glances to her side for a bit then back to Ruby's eyes.
"Considering our past, I am also not one to hold a grudge. We are only here for the business, Ms. Schnee. I'd rather not call you by your name but professionally. If you still need to take your time in considering our business proposal, I suppose we should take our leave. Farewell, Ms. Schnee." Ruby replies back as she stood up, collecting her and Adair's things. She goes near Weiss and extended her right hand for a handshake.
Weiss was confused at the gesture but immediately stood up and shakes Ruby's hands as well. Ruby smiles a bit and turns her heel towards the door.
"Wait!" Weiss shouted while extending her hand as if to reach for Ruby.
"Yes?" Ruby replies as she turns back to face Weiss.
"If I do have a reply to your proposal, how am I going to contact you?" Weiss asked.
"Me?"
"I-I mean the company. You were not able to give me a business card or number to contact the person responsible." Weiss stutters as she looks at Ruby in a contemplating manner.
"Hmm. Seeing as how we were not able to provide a business card since we do not have one at the moment, you may contact me through my old number." Ruby replies seriously.
'Seriously?' Weiss thought. The fact that Ruby seemed to be flirting with her, it was odd, in a sense that the old Ruby was not like that. But then, it has been four years.
"Y-you?" Weiss replies dumbfoundedly. She was also shocked of herself, stuttering ever since their first interaction.
"You still have it, right?" Ruby asked confidently, leaning on her right side with the weight on her right leg. She smirks at Weiss but immediately puts on her serious expression.
"Yes, I still do." Weiss replies, a bit shy at the revelation of her secret.
"Well then, problem solved. See you soon, Ms. Schnee." Ruby said, as she turns around and leaves the room completely.
Weiss can see the figures of Ruby and Adair leaving. She was dumbfounded at how the situation unfolded in front of her. Thinking back to how their conversation went, she was confused as to how Ruby was able to figure out that she still had her number. Weiss then sits back down, as she brought her hands to cover her blushing face.
'Could she still have my number?'