Chapter 38: More of Tristan

"Mitch, you'll be fine. I told you, the proposal is hole free… they can't question you anything about it. It's perfect…" Tristan said to Mitchie as they headed up to the top floor and to the board room.

"Tris, there is no such thing as perfect…"

"Yeah, okay… almost perfect…" Tristan said trying to cheer her up.

"Okay, you win… here's a smile…" Mitchie flashed him a genuine smile.

"Good. That looks better on you…" Tristan said as he got out of the elevator and went to the board room followed by Mitchie. The board room was now full of board members and staff. Mitchie's dad was already there.

Then after a few preps… Mitchie and Tristan stood before the board and presented their proposal, well, Mitchie's proposal that was consulted by Tristan and Jason.

"Good morning…" Mitchie started. The meeting went on about two hours. Mitchie was on the lead while Tristan was her back up man, standing up whenever a certain question that Mitchie can't answer, and answer it. Besides they share the credit. The presentation ended well…

Mitchie thanked Tristan for his help and shook his hand. She even gave him a small peck on the cheek that her father had noticed. For the first time in a few years, Mitchie saw a happy and genuine smile coming from her father as he was approaching her.

"Mitch, that was a good one. I knew you can do it." Her dad said nervously. With all that has happened to them, her father was having a hard time talking to her without getting angry anymore.

Mitchie can't believe it. She was hearing congratulations from her father.

"It was a good move partnering with Tristan. He's good for you Mitchie. You and he will make a pretty good team. And someday I will be able to leave this company to you two, in good hands. Good job." Her father patted her on the shoulders and left.

Mitchie touched her shoulders and was still in fairyland thinking of what just her father said. Those were the nicest things he has ever said to her after so many years. And no one can blame her for hallucinating and being in ecstasy. She felt her father again after a long time… Short as it may be and for even the wrong reasons, since he thinks that she was dating Tristan, atleast he talked to her without even shouting or getting angry.

Tristan re entered the room since Mitchie was still inside. "Hey, the party's about to start, you're coming right?" Tristan asked Mitchie. Mitchie's back was facing him so he can't see the tears flowing down her cheeks. Tears of joy. Tristan went in front of her and asked her what was wrong.

"Nothings wrong Tris. It's just that I think I'll be staying for a while here and not continue that resignation letter I was planning on finishing tonight…"

Tristan may not be able to understand her but he just shrugged and gave her a pat and a push out of the board room and to have fun at the mini party that they set-up for Mitchie's successful proposal.

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That afternoon, the office was in full blast, partying. Good thing that the weekend is nearing and Fridays aren't really that hectic for them. While in the party, Mitchie's celphone rang.

"Hello?" Mitchie called.

"Hey baby, how was your project proposal?" Shane asked

"It was good." Mitchie simply answered. She had been distant from Shane since the incident with Tristan yesterday. It feels like she had cheated on him. And also the thought that her dad wants Tristan for her and the guy is the only way that she can feel her father's love again, it just means that she has to give Shane up.

"Good? So you mean your dad agreed on it?"

"Yes."

"Hey, are you okay? You don't sound so happy about it."

"I am. Hey, um, the party is wild and such so I'll just call you later?"

"Yeah sure." Shane sighed and hang up. He sure was feeling uneasy now. Mitchie's hiding something.

"Mitchie!" somebody called from Mitchie's back. It was Tristan with her brother.

"Hey." Mitchie greeted them. Then she gave her brother a hug. "What are you doing here?"

"Tristan called and said that you did great. So I rushed to congratulate you personally." Jason told her and gave her another hug. "So, I reserved a table at the Palace. I know that is your favorite restaurant, so let's ditch this party and have dinner there. I also called dad and he agreed to join us. SO what do you say?"

Mitchie was now totally shocked. "What? Dad agreed to have dinner with me?"

"Mitch… I told you dad loves you okay?" Jason said and he wrapped his arm around her shoulder and led her to the parking lot. The three of them, including Tristan, got inside Jason's car and drove to the Palace.

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After a few minutes of settling at the reserved table, Mitchie's dad came and sat with them.

"Sorry, I was late. I had a client talk and we went over time." Her dad explained.

"It's okay dad. I mean, its good that you're here." Mitchie said.

Her dad smiled at her and cued for the waiter to take his order since the three had already named theirs.

The dinner was great. Mitchie was way more than happy. It was like old times, talking and laughing with her dad. Well, except that this time, Tristan was in the picture. She knew that this fantasy of her and her father getting along was just because of Tristan and the thought that they'd be together someday. But it also comforts her that it still is happening despite the real reason behind it. She loves her father way too much that she would do anything to gain his trust back.

Even if it means giving Shane up. Mitchie thought heartbrokenly.

Or not… He's my life now…

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A/N: hey… how was it? So… um… I will tell you a secret… I'm not going to update anytime soon since I haven't started the next chapter… I hope that you'll bear with me because school is such a big HELL! I promise you I'll write and update as soon as I can… love lots! xoxo

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