CHAPTER 8: The first sign of our friendship

January, Wednesday Night. Campbell Group, Arthur's room.

After lunch, Arthur went straight back to his office and continued his work which had been delayed until now. But, suddenly he thought of something that had been bothering him since this afternoon.

"The world is so small," he muttered to himself.

Apart from that, he also thought that it seemed like Jennifer was purposely avoiding her 'boy' friend. somehow, he thought that way. but, what is the reason? Never mind. Arthur won't worry about it. It's Jennifer's personal thing.

Arthur took a deep breath before finally clearing his desk and grabbing his coat and putting it on. He came out and found Danzell still behind his computer screen. Arthur also approached Danzell's desk.

"You're not home yet?" asked Arthur.

"Sir," Danzell stood up. "I'll only be home when you get home." He continued.

Arthur frowned in displeasure. "If you're tired, you can go home. I'm going home now." He said.

"Again, why are you suddenly saying formal to me?" he asked shortly after remembering Danzell's formal remarks. At first, Danzell was shocked before finally scratching the nape of his neck which didn't itch.

"Never mind, forget it. Ah, yeah luckily I remember this." Arthur paused. "Have you found the female artist?" he asked later.

"Not yet. Did you find it?"

Arthur smiled triumphantly. "Of course. In fact I'm friends with her." He said.

"Great. Even though you haven't lived in London long." Danzell laughs. "Who is she? Is she famous enough?"

Arthur laughed. "She said she was famous herself, so I'll admit she was quite famous. She's Jennifer Andrea Everton. You know her, don't you?"

Instantly, Danzell showed a flash of enthusiasm and a look of enthusiasm. "Really? Wow! at first I thought she was an arrogant artist, but you can befriend her and ask her to become the brand ambassador of our company."

"Well, I have the same thoughts as you. Even now she is still being arrogant with me. So, I guess that's true." Replied Arthur who then laughed with Danzell.

"Anyway, just file the profile tomorrow. And get in touch with the manager tonight." Arthur said after his laughter stopped.

"Aye-aye, Boss!" exclaimed Danzell with the respect of a soldier to his commander.

"Okay, I'll go home first. You just go home too. I don't want me to be sued for hiring a secretary over the specified hours." Arthur protested, waved his hand at Danzell, and headed for the private elevator which led him straight to the basement.

*

Night at Jennifer's House.

Jennifer had just finished dinner when suddenly Ruby came to her without notification. It seems very important.

"Ruby? What's up all night like this?" asked Jennifer after glancing at her clock.

"This is crazy, Jen. I have good news. VERY HAPPY!" exclaimed Ruby suddenly.

"All right, you're very excited. Sit down first."

Ruby just sat on the single sofa, she immediately opened her mouth again.

"Ah, you just look at this e-mail." Ruby said who then handed the tab to Jennifer. Jennifer took it and read the company name on it. At that moment he smiled sarcastically.

"Look at this real stalker." He muttered.

"How about it, Jen?"

"Oh, just agree. Also arrange our schedule to meet them."

"All right. Well, tomorrow you can't. How about the day after tomorrow?" asked Ruby after remembering Jennifer's schedule.

"Deal." Jennifer replied briefly, smiling with a proud style.

*

January, Friday Morning 11.50 A.M. - Campbell Group.

The day we have been waiting for has arrived. After accepting an offer from a company she knew about and confirming via e-mail, this is where Jennifer is.

"I thought you would turn down this job offer from my company." Said Arthur, smiling. Jennifer, who was sitting on the sofa opposite Arthur, smiled sweetly. Next to her, there was Ruby reading their employment contracts.

"Why do you think that, Mr. Arthur?"

Arthur shrugged his shoulders nonchalantly. "You've already turned down my friendship offer."

"Oh, of course this is different. It's a career matter, Mr Arthur. So I have to be professional, don't I?"

"I think I know why those women hate you." chuckles Arthur. Jennifer just smiled arrogantly, her trademark.

Ruby handed Jennifer a work contract sheet, and Jennifer signed it. then, she thrust the sheet forward which Arthur immediately accepted.

"How about we have lunch together?" Arthur tried to get the two women to take lunch together.

Ruby turned to a smiling Jennifer and raised her eyebrows. "What for?"

"Of course this is a formality for me as a work colleague. Ah, or for the start of our friendship?" Arthur showed a small grin on his face.

Jennifer laughed. "Very persistent, apparently." Her mutter - which Arthur could hear.

"Very well, up to you, Mr. Arthur. But, I will determine the place." She said which then turned around after hearing Arthur's answer.

"Great."

Arthur took his car keys and opened the door to his room - allowing Jennifer and Ruby to go out first - and closed the door again.

"Danzell, I'll be right back after lunch. You eat lunch first, then prepare the documents for the meeting." Arthur said to Danzell who had stood up to greet them.

After Danzell said his ability, now Arthur, Jennifer, and Ruby are in an elevator especially to the basement.

"Take my car. You can call your driver to the place to eat later, right?" offered Arthur which Jennifer agreed.

*

It didn't take long for Arthur to drive to his destination. After parking his Lexus LS by the roadside and waiting for Jennifer to complete her disguise so that it would not be recognized by the crowd, they entered.

The three of them chose a place in the corner where there was a window behind it. After ordering food, now they eat their food. The three of them were not just silent, because in between meals, they talked to each other about their work and Arthur also explained about the concept of the photo shoot that his company staff wanted.

They also came out of the restaurant and stood outside. Ruby has contacted their driver and now they are waiting for him. Before parting, arthur had said it first.

"Well, I take this lunch is the first sign of our friendship. May i?" asked arthur, sticking both hands into the pockets of his work trousers.

Jennifer rolled her eyes. Again, this problem. "yeah yeah. After all, we will meet a lot starting tomorrow." Said Jennifer. Then, she stretched out a hand. "We're friend."

Arthur stared at Jennifer's helping hand and smiled before finally returning Jennifer's helping hand and grasping it. "Friend."

*

Ruby sat on the single sofa in Jennifer's room in disgust. Here hands were folded in front of her chest. It is enough. It was enough that she remained silent, not uttering a word while they were with Arthur this afternoon. She needed an explanation. Right now.

"Is there anything you want to explain, Jeny?" Ruby asked with an intimidating look at Jennifer who had just come out of her walk-in-closet.

Jennifer raised both eyebrows. "You mean?"

"You. Him. 'Friends'."

Jennifer laughs how ruby ​​is annoyed with her just because of that problem, she sat on the edge of her bed and looked at Ruby.

"You mean my relationship with Arthur?"

Ruby shrugged her shoulders.

"All right. Because you're the only one who doesn't know about him. I told Brittany at that time," Jennifer paused as she turned to Ruby and found Ruby glares, "come on, that's when Brittany is staying here. Listen to me first. , okay. "

Instantly, the story flowed smoothly. About the start of their meeting at the club, Arthur's persistence in wanting to be friends with her, and how they often meet accidentally.

The reaction given by Ruby was almost the same as when Brittany heard the story. It's just that, Ruby can still control that enthusiasm.

"Wow."

At least, that's Ruby's last response after Jennifer finished her story. Even though the tone was a little flat, but the two eyes that conveyed admiration - no matter what that admiration was for, Jennifer did not understand - was still visible.

"It's just that," Ruby began to speak again.

"What?"

"I still feel weird about Arthur who keeps wanting to ask you for a bond of friendship." said Ruby, who was still doubtful about Arthur's reasons that Jennifer had explained earlier.

"I mean, why you?" Ruby stared at Jennifer closely, as if looking for something on Jennifer's face.

"Ruby, it doesn't matter. Remember to think positively, right?" jennifer tried to remind her about what ruby ​​had taught her.

Although still a little hesitant, Ruby nodded her head slowly.

"He seems like a good guy. We can be a good friend, Ruby."