Don't have a Dad

Twilight Elementary School...

Tulip was among other pupils in the elementary science class. The teacher, Mrs Smith was teaching something related to family and inheritance using a diagram.

"So you see, the traits are passed down from parents to their children just like how some of you have your mom's hair and dad's eyes" Mrs Smith explained.

"I look like my mom, I have her Amber eyes and brown hair!" Stephanie yelled.

"My dad is tall and handsome and I'll grow up to be just like him" Jacob added.

"Well, I also have my dad's blue eyes" Nixie said smirking as she stared at Tulip whose head was lowered.

"Yes, my dad and I both have blonde hair" Sophie also added.

"Tulip, are you alright?" Poppy, her only friend asked.

"I don't have a dad" her voice was barely audible.

"Oh that's right, Tulip doesn't have a dad to pass down any cool traits" Nixie chuckled.

The rest of the pupils laughed.

"No dad to help her with her homework, she's always the odd one" Jacob added.

Tulip sobbed and ran out of the class. 

"Tulip wait!" Poppy yelled and ran after her.

The class burst into laughter.

"Quite all of you! How many times have I warned you Nixie and Jacob to stop teasing her? Tulip has a dad just like all of you here. One more word from you and you won't like it!" Mrs Smith warned firmly.

Just then, Poppy ran back to the class, panicking.

"Mrs Smith, it's Tulip!" She said in the hint of tears.

"What's wrong?" Mrs Smith asked.

"She fainted" 

Back at work, Alynah drew back and scrutinized her design. She'd created a perfect social media campaign and she knew her client is going to love it. Lux and Kylie stood there, praising her hardwork. 

Her phone buzzed indicating a call. Her checked the caller ID to see that it was Lyra. She excused herself and picked up.

"Hey Lyra" 

"Aly, still working?" Lyra asked from the other side of the phone. 

"Yeah, what's up?" Alynah asked.

"Nah, just wanna hear from yah, bye!" Lyra hung up. 

Alynah stared weirdly at her phone. "Strange" she mumbled.

Alynah returned to her workstation and sat on the chair, dropping her phone on the table. 

"Woah, who's this pretty girl on your wallpaper?" Kylie asked.

Alynah's heart skipped a beat as she tried coming up with an answer.

"That's my..my..my sister" she stuttered.

"Oh she's really pretty" Kylie beamed, admiring the picture.

"But she isn't your look alike" Kylie added and Alynah almost gasped.

"Yeah, she looked like my dad" Alynah replied, not sure of what she's saying. She supposed to say, she looked like her dad. 

"Wherever you are Tulip's dad, please come back for her" Alynah thought inwardly. 

Few hours later...

Kayden flew back from Seattle to Texas. 

"You're welcome, sir" Stefan, his driver bowed as he opened the back door of his flashy White Hyundai Venue. Kayden hopped in resting his back on the soft seat. 

"Sir, President Reynold of the RR corporation wants to seal a deal with us. The PR department already sealed the deal but he said he wants Daniella Einstein to be his spokes person but the celebrity is hard to get. She doesn't do any endorsement deals" Evan explained. 

"Daniella Einstein? Ryan Einstein's wife? That dancer" 

"Yes..yes, boss. So, I was saying if you could ask president of Fox Empire, Mr Ezekiel Hunter to help contact Mr Einstein since they're close acquaintances" Evan added.

Kayden gave him a cold gaze. 

"Why didn't you inform me when we had meeting with Mr Hunter?" 

"I'm sorry sir" Evan bowed.

"Arrange for a video meeting with him" 

"It will take a day sir" Evan gasped.

"I don't care, I need to talk to him" Kayden blurted coldly.

"Yes Sir" Evan answered and left. Kayden sat, leaning against the chair. A certain picture flashed in his head and he smirked. He pressed the intercom and said

"Send the new intern from the Design Department to submit the new design in my office ASAP" 

Golden Sparrow Graphics...

Alynah took a deep breath as she stood in front of Kayden's office with the files in her arms. She knocked softly and Kayden's cold charming voice ordered her to come in. She slowly pushed the door and took steady steps in, her eyes fixed on the floor. 

"Sir, here's the design you asked me to submit" Alynah stuttered. Kayden paused and looked up, studying her face. 

"Alright, go ahead" Kayden leaned back on his chair, his thumb caressing his lower lip. Alynah felt her heart skipping a beat, just staring at him.He looked really sexy while doing that. Wait, was he trying to seduce her or what? 

Get hold of yourself Alynah! Her subconscious mind scolded and Alynah took a deep breath. 

She went ahead, explaining the content of the design, her inspirations and vision. Kayden smirked satisfactorily. He knew from the start that this particular intern will surely make a difference. 

"Your imaginations are extraordinary. You're really so creative" he complimented and Alynah smiled.

"Thank you sir" 

"The client will soon be here. Be confident and show them your skills" Kayden said and Alynah nodded repeatedly.

"Right, you may leave"

"Thank you sir" she bowed and left. 

Kayden's lips curved up sideways, forming a smirk as he watched her retreating figure. 

Just as Alynah was going out of the office, Su Yang bumped into her as she was coming into the office. She stared at Alynah with a "what are you doing here" look but faked a smile. 

"Oh I'm sorry, Aly" Su Yang apologized. 

"No, it's alright" Alynah smiled back and left while Su Yang rolled her eyes and entered the office.

"Good day sir" she beamed, staring directly at his face. Kayden shot her an extremely cold glare and then averted his gaze back to his laptop.

"Can't you knock?" He asked, his fingers were busy with his keyboard.

"Uh..ahh..I ..." Su Yang stuttered.

"Get out"