Chapter 38: Happy birthday Herman ..

That morning , Alyssa got up and had a shower before wearing a black off shoulder top and jeans which she put on white pumps. She headed to the living room to find David reading through news papers as usual.

" Good morning sir. " She greeted.

" Good morning."

" I am going to attend a friend's Birthday party today. " Alyssa said seeking for permission.

" A friend , How long will it take ? " David asked.

" I am not sure about that but I promise to come back in time. " Alyssa pleaded.

" Okay , You can go ! " David finally gave her permission.

" Thank you sir. I will leave now." Alyssa said and went back to her room where she picked her cross bag and went back downstairs to leave but suddenly he bumped into Calcel.

" Calcel ? " She called and smiled. " Good morning. " She greeted.

" Where to ? " Calcel immediately asked ignoring her greetings.

" I am going to meet a friend. " Alyssa bust said the way she told David.

" Herman again , Right ? " Calcel exclaimed mockingly.

Alyssa pressed her lips .. How did he know this ? She asked herself but ignored the thought. " It's his birthday , Please don't tell your father about it ." She begged.

Calcel chuckled. How dare she ask him not to inform his father . " So you are asking me to support you in cheating on my Dad , Right ? " Calcel fluttered.

" That's not it. Herm is just my friend ! " Alyssa argued.

" Fine , Go and meet your friend ! " Calcel lushed and left immediately.

Alyssa gave a sigh. Calcel was really a hard person to understand. She thought that he would understand her but Calcel was really becoming a hard nut to crack. She decided to go , Afterlol David had given her permission.

Calcel went to the living room where David was. They chatted for some time when Jenny came in with May

" Mr David , Mr Calcel . Good morning. " She greeted both of them with a smile.

" Good morning , Have a seat please.." David said.

" I am so sorry sir , Calcel and I have a special appointment with one of the shareholders. " May said surprising both Calcel and David.

" Appointment ? " Calcel muttered. Today was a weekend so he didn't expect any appointment.

" Yes sir. Mr Fukushima said that he wants to meet you today. I wanted to stop him but he said that the issue was an emergency. " May explained.

" Why didn't you call me then ? " Calcel asked.

" I called but your phone was off. " May said.

" Don't ask her many questions. Just get yourself prepared and you both go to Mr Fukushima. " David said reminding Calcel that business meant business.

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Sunlight Hotel...

Alyssa parked her car in the hotel's parking . She wore sunglasses to hide her face and went inside the hotel. After making reservations , She sat down and waited for Herman .

' Why isn't he here yet ? ' Alyssa asked herself checking on the wrist watch. She was just like this when someone covered her eyes with large hand.

Alyssa smiled and said. " Herm , It's you !!!.. " She said jokingly rising her arms to remove the hands from her.

Herman let go of her face and sat on the chair opposite her. " I am really sorry for coming late ! " He said.

" I didn't wait for so long.." Alyssa said.

A waiter approached them both making their orders.

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The same Hotel , Calcel's car parked in the parking . Both him and May got out to go meet the shareholder. They had booked a VVIP room so they got the elevator to the highest floor. Mr Fukushima was already there.

" Good morning Mr Fukushima.." May greeted with a smile both getting seats.

" Mr Calcel , Long time no see." Fukushima said happily.

" That's true Mr Fukushima. " Calcel replied. " What made you call for me this ergently ? " Calcel inquired.

" Didn't Your secretary tell you everything ? " Fukushima looked surprised.

" Not really ! "

" Mr Fukushima wants to sell off his shares from company . He going back to Japan next week so he wants...." May explained everything she had discussed with Fukushima.

" So you mean that you want me to buy the shares ? " Calcel asked surprised.

" Don't you think that it will be good idea. Remember your father got married to another woman. Any time , Anything can happen. " Fukushima emphasized.

Calcel thought through it. Fukushima was really right. What if David fell in love with Alyssa and the two gave birth to another child ? This thing was always on Calcel's mind though he tried to rub it off.

" Fine , I will sign the contract ! " Calcel said and signed the papers.

Their meeting didn't take long to come to an end. Fukushima left first leaving May and Calcel.

" I really didn't know that Mr Fukushima really cares for you like that ! " May commented.

Calcel looked up at her and said. " Let me just hope that my father won't know about this. Otherwise he will be so angry with me. "

" I am sure he will understand that you did it with a good purpose.

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Alyssa and Herman were done with their meal when a waitress approached them with a birthday cake in her hands. She put it on the table and left.

" Wow ! It looks beautiful ! " Alyssa exclaimed widening her eyes.

" Really , Should I cut it then ? " Herman asked.

" Wait ! " Alyssa stopped him and stood up from her seat.

" Hi everyone ! " She said loudly pulling the attention of the customers who were around. They all turned to look at her.

" What are you doing ? " Herman asked softly confused.

" Shhh..." Alyssa put her index finger on the middle of her lips making Herman quite.

" Sorry for interrupting all you but I humbly ask you to come and join me celebrate a birthday with my friend here. " Alyssa announced.

" That's wow ! " One of the customers exclaimed and walked to Alyssa's and Herman's table.

" Isn't this Alyssa ? " The other customer recognized her making the others do the same so almost everyone in the cafeteria joined them .

Alyssa asked Herman to stand up and clapped her hands as she started to sing.

" Happy birthday to you...." She started singing while she clapped her hands when the others also joined her in the singing.