  Daniel joined her after a while. 
  &quot;Can we meet tomorrow? I d like to discuss something important with you,&quot; he said, sounding serious again.
  Mitchell remembered the last time they spoke; he had mentioned something about his boss s interest in her and had asked her to meet to discuss things. But she was busy then and still was. Mitchell hoped that Michael wasn t the important thing Daniel wanted to discuss with her. If he was, that can wait.
  Regretfully she said, &quot;Daniel, tomorrow won t be possible. Hope it s something that can wait?&quot;
  &quot;Yes, it can wait. Anytime then,&quot; he said.
  &quot;I m sorry.&quot;
  &quot;C mon,&quot; He laughed. &quot;Mitch, I understand. And allow me to get back to my work.&quot;  He said, with a ring of laughter still in his voice
  &quot;Goodnight,&quot; Mitchell said.
  &quot;Goodnight, Mitch.&quot;
   	She hung up. Mitchel

  She left the boardroom with her secretary, feeling relieved.
  &quot;Debbie, how many days to the launching?&quot; She asked
  &quot;Two weeks four days  ma.&quot; She replied.
  &quot;With luck on our side, we should be able to meet up. Don t you think so?&quot;
  &quot;Certainly, we should.&quot; She answered.
  Mitchell turned to her secretary when they entered her office. &quot;Make me another cup of coffee,&quot; she said to her. 
  Minutes later she was standing in front of her with a cup of coffee, brewed just the way she likes it.
  Mitchell took a sip from her cup and smiled in satisfaction.
  &quot;Thank you, Debbie,&quot; 
  &quot;Welcome ma,&quot; She replied, with a smile of her own.
  &quot;Let me know whatever the disciplinary committee decides on the culprit s case.&quot;  
   &quot;Yes ma am&quot;
  &quot;You may leave now.&quot; She added.
  &quot;Okay ma,&quot; she s

  &quot;Jamal,&quot; She called in greeting with a tired voice
  &quot;Madam, good evening ma,&quot; He replied in his thick accentuated voice, smiling.
  Mitchell smiled too. 
  &quot;You worked late again today,&quot; he said concern in his voice
  Mitchell nodded.
  &quot;I beg madam don t stress much, okay?&quot; 
  &quot;Okay,&quot; he said before looking into her bag, bringing out a few naira notes which she handed over to him.
  &quot;Here,&quot; she said, handing him some money 
  &quot;Thank you, madam. God bless you&quot;
  &quot;Amen, and you too,&quot; she said. Goodnight, Jamal
  &quot;Goodnight, madam,&quot; he said happily.
  Mitchell drove into the clear chilly night. The weather was cold but the night was clear. Very clear and beautiful, it was still early but she could already see dozens of stars in the sky. This was one night she could have loved to enjoy by just gazin

Daniel joined her after a while. 
  &quot;Can we meet tomorrow? I d like to discuss something important with you,&quot; he said, sounding serious again.
  Mitchell remembered the last time they spoke; he had mentioned something about his boss s interest in her and had asked her to meet to discuss things. But she was busy then and still was. Mitchell hoped that Michael wasn t the important thing Daniel wanted to discuss with her. If he was, that can wait.
  Regretfully she said, &quot;Daniel, tomorrow won t be possible. Hope it s something that can wait?&quot;
  &quot;Yes, it can wait. Anytime then,&quot; he said.
  &quot;I m sorry.&quot;
  &quot;C mon,&quot; He laughed. &quot;Mitch, I understand. And allow me to get back to my work.&quot;  He said, with a ring of laughter still in his voice
  &quot;Goodnight,&quot; Mitchell said.
  &quot;Goodnight, Mitch.&quot;
   	She hung up. Mitchell dropped her phone beside her and concentrated on her food. It s been almost a month since D

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