Friends?

The past few days had been busy for Nessa, between working on blueprints with her team, going to the site to see how feasible and efficient the plans they've been drawing will be executed on the field. Not to talk of redesigning her office.

She looked around her office to see the significant changes she had made. The sparsely furnished room has now turned to a densely decorated office, not too populated to make the whole place stuffy, just the right amount of furniture the way she likes an office to be furnished.

She hadn't made any irreversible changes anyway, she replaced the walls with wallpapers of soft lilacs colour schemes unlike the previous white paints. She replaced her chair with one that has more cushion and comfortable.

Knowing how she loves lying on a soft and comfy couch sometimes, a purple pluffy couch was added, along with a rectangular shaped table, which is just about right to compliment the whole room.

Feeling satisfied with the new look, she went around her desk to rummage for a particular chocolate she bought, she craved the sweet smelling flavour of that chocolate and how it melts smoothly in her mouth.

The soft murmurs of voices and footsteps made her raise her head, which was the giveaway that her door has been opened, considering that all the offices in the building are soundproof.

"Hello there, pardon my intrusion but I couldn't help myself. I just had to come check it out"

Curious to know what the beautiful redhead lady meant, she must have read her confuse look, her wide smiles broke into laughter, "allow me to introduce myself, I'm Serena Campbell"

She stretched her hand for a handshake, Nessa caught it with a polite smile of hers, quickly searching her mental faculty to check why the name sounds so familiar.

"I'm Vanessa Sloan"

"Nice to meet you miss Sloan, not gonna lie but I already know who you are. Reese told me about a peculiar engineer in Ronald and Roarke's office "

Realisation dawn on Vanessa that Serena is Ryan's wife, she broke into a wide grin, "now I know why your name sounds familiar, you're Reese's sister-in-law"

And you might become one as well, if Reese plans goes accordingly.

"Yes, I am. I have to say that you did a wonderful job redesigning this place" she complimented, "unlike the last time I was here, all the offices have the same colour, so seeing a different colour drew my attention to your office. Besides, I've been looking for where to draw my inspiration from, because I would like to redecorate my home soon, especially the living room. I could probably use a second eye in matching colours" she looked around once more, checking out the sculpture and paintings on the walls, she added. "and some art works as well"

Vanessa felt warm by her compliments, "no problem, let me know when you're ready" she offered.

Feeling comfy on the soft couch, Serena rested her back further not in any hurry to leave.

Vanessa's phone in that moment rang, hearing the frantic voice of Ronald, "Vanessa, have you by any chance seen a lady with red hair in a green dress?"

She glanced at Serena who was comfortably sitting on the couch, their eyes met, "you mean your sister-in-law?" Hearing a baby's voice in the background.

Guessing who was probably on the phone and why Ronald must be looking for her, she quickly shook her head, silently telling her not to disclose her whereabouts.

"She was here moments ago but left not quite long"

A look of relief settled on Rena's face when Nessa hung up the phone, "oh thank God and thank you!" She spoke.

Wanting to know why Ronald was frantic and why Serena didn't want him to know where she was, she didn't need to wonder further because Serena spoke afterwards.

"Am I bad a mother for wanting an alone time with myself after dumping my soon to be a year old daughter with her uncle?"

Vanessa smile, understanding the situation, "I don't know about others but in my opinion, you aren't. You need some times to yourself in other to be all round stable to take care of her in return"

Feeling less guilty and happy at the same time, "you, my dear, have just won my heart. Friends?" She stretched her hands once more to seal their friendship.

"Friends " Nessa agreed and took her hand. "You know what would further make you more stable?" Nessa went behind her desk once again to bring out the small box of chocolates she was looking for the other time.

She placed it in front of Serena and sat beside her, "chocolate does wonder and a taste of this will lift your mood to the peak" she pushed the box further towards her.

"Oh, you're an angel" she placed a bar on her tongue, closed her eyes to savour the taste, "oh my, the burst of flavour and how it melts in my mouth is heaven" she smiled.

Nessa does the same, "I couldn't agree more, this feeling is similar to having an orgasm" she exclaimed.

"More like a chocogasm" Serena added. They both burst into laughter.

"Ronald will be highly disappointed in us right now if he finds out you're here and what we're up to" Serena said, a little bit guilty for leaving Sarah with him.

To alley her worries, Vanessa assured her, "don't worry, before I hung up the phone, I heard his assistance cooing her with gentle words while trying to feed her. Besides, you could quickly sneak into his office to check the situation." She suggested.

Serena got up and hurriedly left to do as Nessa suggested, "I'll be right back"

Nessa thought of how friendly she was and how fast they were quick to bond, guess her circle of friends is extending.

"I'm back and guess what, my little damsel is settling in just fine. I saw her sleeping on her uncle's arm sweetly even though the uncle is not comfortable trying to put his niece to sleep in one hand and using the other to type"

She settled back on the couch and placed her foot on the table, "now tell me, how has the company been treating you, especially Roarke?"

After much chitchats with Vanessa, enjoying the frequent laughter and smile, fascinated by her frustration and anger whenever she mentions Roarke, she concluded that those two are perfect for each other after all. Reese might be right.

She glanced at her bag when she heard the vibration of her phone, sparing a quick look at the wall clock, she exclaimed, "wow, I didn't know time flies until now" seeing that she had spent about forty-five minutes in Nessa's company.

Seeing the caller to be Ryan, she showed the screen to Nessa, "guess my brother-in-law has extended the search party to Ryan."

Vanessa smiled and stood up to clear the table, giving Rena the time to speak with her husband.

She turned back to face her when she noticed she was done talking. Serena pulled her for a hug, "nice meeting you Nessa, I'll like to see you again soon and you can badmouth my brother-in-law again. Hope to hear new and hot gist and your progress in seducing him next time." She winked before dashing out the door.

Just as Nessa was settling back down on her chair to go over some work, she heard her door open after a quick knock, Serena popped her head in, her arms full with her baby and babybag. "I'm thinking we can organise a girls' night out with your friend. What do you think?"

Nessa knows Tori is down for anything especially if it involves partying and drinking, "sure" she nodded.

"Great!"

Nessa settled down and prepared for work, immediately Rena closed the door abruptly behind her.