chapter 16

Mel laughed a little " 'Talk' is a mild word, you'll practically threaten her if it turns out that she doesn't want me to leave work early or am I wrong? " Brent scratched the back of his head and said in a small voice, " I may not " Mel laughed harder, " It's fine Mister, I'll rather talk to her myself " " It's settled then. I'll send my driver over to bring you some new dresses which you may like " Brent started Mel's eyebrow went up in question, " What for? " " No offense, just wanna show my gratitude... " His voice trailed off, not knowing what else to say. " None taken but I have some new dresses that I haven't even worn for years " She lied, she knew. She just didn't want to accept a gift from him. Ben looked doubtful. It was as if he knew Mel lied. In the short period he had known her, he discovered that she was not a girl who fancied designer dresses and all that. He shrugged, " It's cool then " He stood up to take his leave and Mel stood too. " Tomorrow then " He nodd