The Presence

That day, Jessica did not complain about her lunch because Hans called that afternoon. In fact, it wasn't just an ordinary call, Hans gave Jessica a video call.

"Did you enjoy your present last night?"

"It can't even be counted as a gift. Philip told me he especially gave you a replacement schedule for my previous plan. You owe me."

"So you're going out with Thomas this afternoon anyway?"

"Yes, it is the best choice I have over dinner alone."

"You can eat with Jonathan."

"Why do I have to eat with Jonathan? As if there aren't enough men to choose from. Don't you also hate Jonathan?"

"Did I ever say I liked him, I didn't, Jess?"

Jessica smiled warmly, she liked it when Hans called her so casually like that.

"At least Jonathan is the best choice in my opinion. He may be fascinated by you but will not be brave enough to pursue you like Thomas, Tony, or the others."

Jessica glanced at Jonathan with the tail of her eye. Jonathan was there in Jessica's room, he heard every nonsense that Hans said. Who said he didn't dare go after Jessica?

"Then when will you be back?"

"Maybe next week."

Secretly Jonathan stepped out of the room. He didn't want to listen to Jessica and Hans's conversation any further.

***

Because Jonathan had heard Hans mention it, he called Thomas to cancel Jessica's appointment yesterday. He even added that Jessica couldn't make an appointment until the next week.

When Thomas received a message from Jonathan, he felt an obstacle appeared to replace Hans's place.

"Find out about the new secretary's background!"

Thomas had to know who he was dealing with before counting him as an opponent. If necessary, he might take precautions for Jessica's new secretary.

***

"Are you really going to have dinner alone today?" Jonatan asked Jessica, who was already sitting in the passenger seat beside him, quietly.

Jessica knew that her meeting with Thomas was definitely canceled. Jessica had been cute when she listen to Hans at the last second but she wasn't completely obedient to him.

"I'll eat myself. It's your business? Do you think I might listen to Hans and eat with you again tonight?"

"No, I mean maybe I'd eat something delicious if I could accompany you to dinner tonight."

That shameless man didn't hold back himself.

"I don't just randomly eat with anyone, remembers?" Of course, there are lots of guys waiting in line out there, there's no reason for Jessica to run out of options.

Jonathan escorted Jessica back to his apartment. Jessica enjoyed that Friday night by calling spa services to her apartment. Relaxation like that is very, very useful.

Jessica has been worried a lot about a few things lately. It had been a long time since he felt that he was that relaxed. Jessica went to bed early that day and got the restful sleep she deserves.

Jessica thought she was having a sweet dream when she saw the silhouette of a tall man opening the window in her room. She wanted to admit that she started missing him now.

The rays of light bothered Jessica. It felt so real because of the dazzling sunlight. The tall man approached his bed and sat on the edge. Meanwhile, Jessica decided to close her eyes again, hoping for another good vision.

But Jessica became unsure when something cold touched her forehead. The feeling was real until when Jessica moved her hand she found it was touching something. Ah, that's someone's skin.

"Gosh! What are you doing here?" Jessica almost jumped from under her blanket when she saw the man in front of her.

December 31st, 2020