CHAPTER 5: Who would have thought we would meet here again?

January, Tuesday Morning. Campbell Enterprise, London.

In his office, Arthur tapped his fingers on the table until it sounded pitched. His forehead creased in deep thought. He paused thinking about what the woman said last night. His fingers stopped. Why did he even think about that woman? Arthur snorted and immediately opened his work document again, wracking his thoughts.

Someone knocked on Arthur's room door, making Arthur stop reading it. He gave a sign of agreement and the door to his room opened. A handsome and young man walked in with a smile and carried the paperwork that had to be given to Arthur.

"Hey, boss!" exclaimed the man. He's Arthur's secretary here. Arthur has started to get along with his secretary here because previously, his secretary was also the one who helped him tidy up his things at his penthouse.

His secretary handed over the file and Arthur accepted it. As soon as he finished reading and made some comments, Arthur signed there.

"Ah, yes. Don't forget your scheduled lunch with Mr. Andrew. He looks forward to seeing you."

Arthur looked up and handed over the signed file. "Okay. Thanks for reminding, Danzell." Said Arthur. If it weren't for his thoughts about that strange, yet mysterious woman, Arthur wouldn't be like this. Luckily his secretary had reminded him.

"Yes, Boss." Danzell replied.

Arthur leaned back in his chair and sighed softly. Danzell looked at Arthur like an exhausted person - laughing before saying, "Did going to a nightclub for 3 nights exhaust you enough, boss?"

However, without waiting for a reply from Arthur, Danzell spoke again.

"Actually, why did you attend the same club for 3 nights in a row?" asked Danzell. He sat on the edge of Arthur's table. Arthur looked - unperturbed - and just laughed in his low voice.

"I don't know. The first 2 nights I just obeyed Dennis and Edric. Then, last night I was there, I don't know, I just wanted to?"

"Are you asking me, boss? Because I'm sure I hear your tone as if you're asking a question." Danzell replied with a confused face.

Arthur laughed. He got up from his chair and walked over to Danzell. He put both hands in his cloth trouser pockets. Danzell just raised his eyebrows before Arthur brought his head to the side of Danzell's ear.

"I'm hunting." Said Arthur.

For a moment, there was silence as Danzell tried to digest the words Arthur said after the man took his head away.

"What ?! Seriously ?! You're not kidding, boss?" danzell looked amazed by Arthur as soon as he understood what Arthur meant.

Hunting, yes.

Arthur shrugged his shoulders and laughed. But then he stopped laughing.

"I was kidding. Come back to your table, Danzell." Arthur ordered as he waved his hand and returned to his seat. Arthur still showed his funny face when he managed to trick Danzell. Come on. He couldn't be hunting women, could he?

Danzell looked at Arthur with a look of annoyance because he felt that his own boss was playing him. However, of course he couldn't be angry.

"ok ok ok." Danzell said and finally left Arthur in his room.

*

January, Tuesday Morning. Shooting location, London.

Jennifer continues to pose in front of the camera which is taking pictures of her as a brand ambassador. The theme this time is winter, so Jennifer wore a special winter outfit. The photographer praised how Jennifer could be a beautiful model and work professionally.

The shooting session was over by noon. The crew started cleaning up the tools, including Ruby and Jennifer. Now, the two of them walked towards the car that was about to take them for lunch.

"Wow, this morning you only ate salad and you could hold it until lunch time?" Ruby was amazed at Jennifer who could not eat another carbohydrate nutrient breakfast, but a salad.

"Really, ruby? You already know that, don't you? Don't praise me too much like that, haha!" said jennifer as he waved her hand here and there.

"Me? Praising you? I just wonder why you don't want to eat rice anymore. Even though last night you only went to the club and you didn't eat anything at home. That means, oh my," Jennifer raised an eyebrow as Ruby was counting on her fingers and Ruby gasped as she counted how many hours Jennifer had not eaten rice. She massaged her temples, "I will make sure you will eat 3 plates of meat and vegetables this afternoon." Ruby continued in an undeniable tone.

Jennifer immediately turned to Ruby with a horrified face. "WHAT !?"

*

January, Tuesday afternoon. Restaurant.

Arthur enters a fancy restaurant where he makes a lunch appointment with Mr. Andrew. The waitress takes arthur to a private room after arthur asks where to reserve a room there.

The waitress opened the door and saw a middle-aged man who was already sitting on one of the long chairs there. Arthur smiled and went inside.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, Mr. Andrew. I'm Arthur." Said Arthur as he stretched out his hand.

"Ah, no problem. I know you must be busy after moving here. Please sit down." Said Mr. Andrew returned Arthur's helping hand and invited Arthur to sit down.

After that, Arthur and Mr. Andrew discussed their work matters until their food arrived. The waitress came in and put down their food. After the waitress left, Mr. Andrew opened the conversation again.

"So what do you think of London?" asked Mr. Andrew's pleasantries.

"Well, I haven't been to any other place besides the night club." Arthur replied which made both of them laugh.

"Quick pace for a man like you."

"Ah, not really. I was there with my friends."

"If I may give you some advice, don't focus too much on work. You also have to compensate with, yes, you know what I mean." then Mr. Andrew laughed.

"Haha, of course, sir. Yeah, maybe I should go out there and find someone, right?" said Arthur which again made them both laugh.

The two of them continued their meal, until suddenly Arthur and Mr. Andrew both turned towards the door of their room when they heard a commotion. However, Mr. Andrew asked Arthur to remain calm and stay where he was while Arthur was about to check what was going on.

"Don't mind it. I'm pretty sure it's just an artist who happened to be here." Said Mr. Andrew. Then, Arthur just nodded and sat back.

*

Jennifer immediately entered the room in the corner of the restaurant after serving some of her fans who asked for autographs or took pictures together.

"I didn't think this would happen. Even though when we were at the mall, there weren't many fans like this." Said Jennifer felt amazed at her fans who were very enthusiastic when meeting her.

"Yes, and I'm tired, gosh. They're very aggressive." Ruby sighed relieved and leaned back on the long chair in the room.

A waitress came in and brought a menu book. Jennifer and Ruby opened the menu and ordered their food.

Ruby actually ordered 3 plates of meat along with 2 kinds of vegetables for Jennifer. Although jennifer has also said she will not eat it, in fact jennifer has finished her second plate with various kinds of side dishes. This time, Jennifer felt like a construction worker who needed more food. Yes, or maybe this is how she really felt.

"Ahh, this is crazy. I'm so full. You really want to make me fail on a diet, right?" Jennifer grumbled as she finished the third plate.

Ruby shrugged and laughed at the jennifer who looked more powerful-not like this morning. She put down the spoon for a moment and looked at Jennifer.

"Jenny, do I have to remind you not to have to go on diets of any kind anymore? You just need to watch your mealtimes and exercise." Ruby advises Jennifer.

"yeah yeah. And then you can freely feed me like this again. I see that's what you mean?"

Ruby laughed. "You think nonsense. Positive thinking, remember?"

Jennifer rolled her eyes in disgust at Ruby's general advice asking her not to think nonsense if don't want to harm herself. That is it, Ruby with all the gentle attitude like an angel. The figure of the second mother after her mother.

Ruby continued eating and Jennifer ate the dessert that had been provided. Jennifer feels she is gaining weight today. But, never mind. Like Ruby said, she just needs exercise, right?

Jennifer and Ruby had finished eating and they were in front of the restaurant. Ruby left jennifer there, while she took the car she parked a little far from jennifer standing now. Luckily, there weren't many people passing by, so she could wait there alone.

"Wow, who would have thought we would meet here again."

Jennifer furrowed her brows when she felt someone talking to her in the back. She decided to turn around and find the man, again. Jennifer folded her arms across her chest and glanced up at the man.

"Mr Arthur."

Arthur walked over. "You don't seem very happy to see me here." Said Arthur. Jennifer shrugged.

"What are you doing here, miss?" asked Arthur - smiling.

"Just lunch." Answer Jennifer. "And I'm sure I don't have to ask you back, do I?" Jennifer-sarcasm made Arthur laugh. "You're pretty smart with small talk."

"Well, who knows you will intend to tell what your name is, and we can be friends? I don't have enough friends to be invited to the club." Said Arthur.

"Well, it's a shame if that's what you want. I'm a busy person, Mr. Arthur. And because of the incident at the club a few days ago, they are keeping a tight guard on me." Said Jennifer mysteriously. Without explaining anything clearer. Arthur frowned.

"I don't ... understand." Said Arthur with a confused face. Jennifer laughed.

"You know, Mr. Arthur. I didn't expect that we would meet again here, and it turns out that you still want to know about me. Kind of sweet." Said Jennifer with a sweet smile.

"Well, like I said. I want to be friends. And I never had a girl-friend before," paused Arthur-jennifer laughed at him, "So, at least . Tell me your name, miss. " He continued.

Jennifer stopped laughing. She looked at Arthur. Just as Jennifer's mouth opened, a valet interrupted them.

"Sorry, sir. Your car is ready." Said the valet.

Arthur turned to the valet and took the car keys from him. Then, he turned his head back to Jennifer — raising his eyebrows to ask for what she was about to say.

Jennifer laughed. But, then she brought her face closer to Arthur. Arthur fell silent.

"My name is ... J."

Jennifer looked away and saw Arthur frowning again. Not satisfied with this woman's answer. Arthur opened his mouth to ask, but Jennifer had already turned and entered the car that had arrived.

Arthur smiled sadly. As it turns out, another puzzle. He remembered what that woman said. Why was he so curious about her? Why? Why is Arthur like this? Ah never mind. Not wanting to bother, Arthur entered his Lexus LS and headed back to his office.