WHISPERING A SILENT PRAYER

Eliot considered the matter and smiled as he recalled how Mr. Larson praised Miss Albert: "Mr. Larson cannot stop praising her in the board room, from her baking to the excellent job she is doing at the construction site.

"Has Brent fallen in love with her, I don't think they communicate much, but since last month he has been a bit edgy.

According to the report on every field trip she attended with him, they had never gone alone. Has Miss John done something to bring discord between them both?"

Sitting in his office calling Miss James, "Can you update me on what is taking place with the refreshment?"

"I am sorry Sir, I cannot say Miss Albert has not come to work today, and I don't know if she will return." 

With his head still bent over a file he was reviewing, he responded, "Okay, also, I need you to assist me by seeing that the workers get juice as Miss Albert has been doing,

"Another thing can you prepare the refreshments and when I come I will bring something from the bakery?"

"Thank you, Sir, I will try my best, but she did such a magnificent job, all the snacks she serves are what she bakes, if only Lystra had left her alone, everyone would be happy."

Curious to know what exactly was happening among the secretaries, "How do you mean Miss James?"

Hesitating a bit not wanting to disclose her observation, but according to Senior Larson's words, he is now put in charge of the company and office. 

Without any fear or hesitation, Sylvia reveals her observation, "Sir, many times I overheard her telling Miss Albert things about how she fixes Boss meal. A few times I saw her take his breakfast while Miss Albert was not in the staff room, doing other duties and throwing it into the bin."

Elliot was not too surprised by those words but just continued listening, "Is that so?"

"Yes Sir!" recalling what he had observed himself." Hearing her saying, "Thank you so much, Sir, Mr. Larson will be happy."

"Mr. Larson?" becoming a bit confused. 

"Yes, Sir, can't you recall that first day she set the board room, fixing a light snack Senior Larson was the one who asked Boss to make sure the refreshment continued. Sir, it was only Lystra who didn't see it that way, the jealous fool didn't see that Boss looks to her as only a worker." After they discuss their plan Sylvia returns to her desk.

Lystra on the other hand was busy on the phone. 

At the apartment Brent opens his eyes, only to find Jessy hand on his shoulder and her lips next to his, kissing her, he closes his eyes, whispering "I love you darling please I beg you don't leave me.". 

Feeling her hand pull my head closer to her lip capturing my lips. Taking her in my arms feeling as though life has returned to my body.

With both of us lying on the floor, lost in each other.

When the peeling sound of the gatebell started ringing nonstop. Jessy wondered who could be outside.

Brent observed how she grabbed all our clothes and ran into the room, She quickly pulled on her clothes then pulled the bedroom door and went to see who was at the front.

Jessy stood speechless seeing the Larson's standing at her gate. Hurrying out to greet them, "Sir, Ma'am what is wrong?"

Noticing the way they were looking at her from head to foot, then Mr. Larson asked "Can we come in?" 

Whispering a silent prayer that Brent won't make any noise, "Please, Sir! Madam, come in, but I was not expecting guests, I just woke up."

"Miss Albert, what happens to your head?"

Reaching up her hand to the wound, "Oh this !, I tripped on the mat and fell and hurt my head."

"Miss Albert is that the reason you didn't go to work?" 

"I am sorry Sir, I had to attend to a personal matter. I hope that is not a problem. Now let me get you something to drink, now please have a seat."

Jessy didn't wait for a response when she walked towards the kitchen and poured a drink, taking some deep breaths then returned with a drink in a glass for Mrs Larson and the peardrax in the bottle for Mr. Larson,