The Woman From Hell

Chapter 56
I was deliberately avoiding him, too. Fortunately, our offices were not on the same floor, so I knew we would not bump into each
other.
I had yet to think about how to deal with the unfinished business between the both of us. All I wanted to be sure of was that the
selection of the new spokesperson would be done right, so even if I had to leave, I could leave without regrets.
Heidi was sent to liaise with the people in charge from a few more agencies. They were all agreeable and quite excited about it,
unlike Sandy’s company.
This was something that would benefit them, with no risk to themself. Regardless of how things were to turn out, an artist from
their agencies taking part in a show held by Grant Corporation was proof enough of their capabilities. Grant Corporation would
not invite anyone who did not possess a certain level of competence to be part of a show.
Who would turn down an opportunity to gain exposure AND get paid too?
After a busy day, it was finally time to clock out. Heidi came into my office with her bag in her hands. She asked, “Wanda, do you
need any more help with sifting through the information?
I had already gotten her help with laying out all the participating artists and their corresponding information an hour ago.
Seeing how she looked to be in a rush, I shook my head. “It’s okay, I’m almost done with it. You can go ahead.”
She smiled and said, “Thanks, Wanda! You should head back early too, okay? Staying healthy is important.”
I nodded before looking at her with narrowed eyes, my chin resting on my hand. “Gotten yourself a boyfriend?”
Heidi had been with me since her university graduation, and she always held herself to a high level of professionalism. She had
not had a boyfriend before, but judging by how she had been acting recently, I had an inkling
that she might have started dating someone
“N-10, just a meal with a classmate, s-so ...” She bowed her head nervously.
The little girl was shy, so I did not prod her for further detail. Nodding again, I said, “Okay, go enjoy yourself!”

I laughed silently as I watched her scamper away. The glow of love in her eyes was impossible to hide. If one had fallen in love,
you would be able to see it i n their eyes.
Since I had not rested very well the previous night, I did not want to work past office hours. All I could think about was when I
could finally go to sleep.
However, where I would be staying the night was still unclear. I did not want to stay at a hotel. I really regretted not getting myself
a housing unit. If I were to be trapped in this situation long-term, I would be in desperate need of a house on a suite to rent soon.
After much pondering, I picked my phone and called Cecilia
“Do you miss me, woman?” Cecilia’s was somewhere very noisy. This girl... She was probably at the pub again.
“Where do you normally put your house keys?” She usually left her house keys in the most unusual places, rarely keeping them
on her person.
“You’re running away from home?” Cecilia’s assuttiption was correct. She really did know me best.
“...Not quite. I just really don’t feel like going back tonight.” I did not want to tell her the truth and make her worry.
Damn right! You should just leave when you’re unhappy. Stop denying yourself your needs all the time! Anyway, the keys are
under the doommat. I’ll be back in two days, so I can keep you company then. In the meantime, make yourself at home.” Cecilia
comforted me, not asking me any more questions about my situation,
After chatting with her for a while longer over the phone, I made my way to her house. I slept through the entire night
Xander came back on the second day and
I thought I should give him more details about the spokesman job, so I made a beeline to the restaurant he had reserved. He
was an artist, so it was unwise for him to be seen in crowded areas. It made sense that the restaurant he had booked was a
fancy and well-secluded one.
When I entered the restaurant, he was already sitting at the table, bored and idly playing with his phone
Wandy, you’ve gotten more beautiful since the last time we met! Come here and gimme a hug! I’ve missed you so much!” The
moment he saw me from afar, he stretched his arms open wide, ready for me to give him a hug.

This guy would always behave in a playful manner wherever I saw him.
I brushed past him and took my seat.
He sat back down beside me nonchalantly as if nothing had happened.
Since it was a two-seater table, I did not comment on it further, but I did scoot inside subtly and look at him with a tinge of guilt.
There might be changes to the
guilt. “There might be changes to the spokesman job I promised you. I’m sorry for not letting you know beforehand.”
You asked me to come all the way here just for this?” Disappointment was evident on his face. He sprawled out in his seat and
mumbled, “I thought you just missed me.”
** This is a big deal, okay? I’ın preparing for a show...”
Xander interrupted me, staring at me intently. “I have no opinions regarding work-related matters. Just have whoever’s
responsible contact my agent directly. Wandy, it’s been a while since we’ve met, so I wanna talk about something else.”
I was speechless. Here I was, genuinely trying to discuss work with him, yet he was shrugging everything off.
I asked exasperatedly, “Okay, so what do you wanna talk about?