I know I decided before that Anna and I should stay away, but damn it's really hard, and if we put the all "messages" problem on the table it's getting harder and harder. This morning before going to work I told Meg that Anna knows everything so there wasn't no more the need for her to tell the redhead about the all "be careful" stuff.
It's lunch time, at 16 I have a meeting, there will be Anna too. This morning while I was driving my way here I thought that that could be the chance to have an idea of who this unknown is, but then I realized that everyone who works here know about the meeting and who's going to be there. While I'm waiting for Meg to return from the cafeteria, I check my e-mails. After the Skype call of yesterday evening I didn't receive any messages, so that is a safe way to communicate. Even if I'm still thinking that it's not the best idea, since I asked her to stay away, but I think it's even important to let her know how the situation is developing.
"Ehy there, I'm back! So, are we eating? Ready for the meeting?" Meg sits next to me, while she's leaning her food on my desk. She looks at my lunch. "Are you on diet by any chance? Why on earth are you eating this little?"
"I just… have a lot on my mind and I'm not so hungry, but at least I'm not starving. And my sandwiches are amazing." I show her how I love my sandwich taking a big bite from it and humming. She shakes her head smiling.
"Such a weird friend I have."
"But you love me. Anyway, since today I finish later than usual because of the meeting, could you please feed my dear Olaf?"
"Yeah, no problems. I'll stay at your place until you come back, so I can play a bit with him, he's such a cutie, I know, I've told you a million times, but I can't help it.." I smile at her, and we finish our lunch, talking about the upcoming return of Herk. I can see how much she misses him. I think they'll have some surprises once they'll see each other. I can't wait for this Friday when he will be back, they're perfect together and Meg will be more relaxed, thankfully.
The meeting starts with a bit of delay because of Hans' late. This is a big important meeting. Who is important or share a big quote of the company, is here. I'm here only because I have to talk about my project about how to modernize the company in the public relations' sector. How ironic, isn't it? Me, the Ice Queen, Manager of public relations. Every decision I make has to be approved by the council, but I work under Anna, so if she doesn't like my project I'm out, I can't bring the project to the board. Thankfully my ideas seems to be interesting and now I have a chance.
While I'm talking I see Hans stared at me, it's like he's trying to tell me something that I can't decipher. Next to him there's his personal assistant, I have no idea what her name is. She doesn't speak, she listens, stares and nothing more. The only thing I know about her? She's redhead. Is it me or Hans surrounds himself with redheads?
Once I finish to expose the project Anna takes the speak. Commenting about some points with the other members of the council. I stay here, sit, waiting for them to tell me something, if it's a good idea or not.
"Well, this was everything. We know about your project, Miss Arendelle. We'll let you know about our decision." Anna says in order to end the meeting. Everyone start to stand up and exit the room. It's been 3 hour, we are all exhausted. I'm collecting my stuff on my briefcase. In the room there are Anna, Hans, his PA and I.
"Maybe this project could be the only thing you could succeed in, Miss Arendelle." Oh, I know your game Hans. You're trying to tell me that I can't have Anna but maybe I can see a success from my project being approved. Well, I'm sure he'll vote against it. He doesn't want me around.
"We'll see." I tell him challenging. I see a glance from Anna. What? I just answered.. I'm being polite. To a jackass. I shouldn't. Oh well, I'm not playing his game, I'll be well-mannered.
I'm trying to exit from the room when Hans' assistant steps on my way and she sends me a look. I hear something from her, a unintelligible noise and she walks away with Hans who smirks at me.
What the...?
Author's Note: Hi! I'm back from Holiday with a new chapter! I hope you'll like it. Things for our Elsa are going to be a little bit more complicated.