Chapter 40: Helplessly Drunk.

"Ahh Flora, I was looking for the boss," Jennifer said, smiling at her friend like a warm ray of sunshine, Her eyes crinkled at the corners like a gentle smile. She had been hoping to catch Henry before he left for the day, But it seemed like that wasn't meant to be. She had been feeling a sense of responsibility weighing on her shoulders, Like a gentle burden, Ever since she had realized the value of the shoes he had given her. "Ohh, I don't think you can see him again today," Flora said, her voice like a gentle hum, her words dripping with a knowing tone. "I overheard Richard saying to someone that the boss went out for something important and won't be seen until tomorrow," She added, Her eyes sparkling like diamonds in the dim light, Her friend's intrigue is like a tantalizing mystery waiting to be unraveled. Jennifer's face fell like a disappointed cloud, Her lips pursing into a gentle pout. "Ohh," She muttered, Her mind racing like a runaway train,