“I’m already here. Why do you ask?”
“Oh, well, could you please come by for a few minutes?” Sarai asked.
“Why, what’s going on?”
“I’m back in action and ready to work. So, if you come by, then I’ll give you like…hm, two days off with pay for what you just pulled off. How does that sound?” Sarai asked.
“Um, well I guess I can do that. But, hey what about that girls’ day you were telling me all about. And also, how are the kids?”
“We can talk about all of that when you get here. So, hurry up and swing by. Also, I hope you’re hungry. I’ve got fresh sushi coming in as we speak. Bon Appetit!” she said.
“You’re too good at this, lady. I’ll be right there. Traffic’s probably going to be a nightmare, though. Expect a slight delay,” Mickey explained. Mickey knew it was just an excuse; she and Sarai hadn’t spent good time with each other in a long time. That’s Sarai asked Mickey to pick her up.
“Yeah, yeah, I know. See you soon!” she blurted.
Mickey drove to Sarai’s home. As slid the key from the ignition and stepped out the door and approached Sarai’s main door, she could already see Sarai standing at the door, waiting for her. She hurried to the entrance and Sarai swung it open with a smile and hugged her. “Let’s get the sushi in our stomachs, then we’ll head to the office.” Sarai asked Mickey to come in.
Mickey was little off and faked laughing a few times, even she was not paying much attention what Sarai was saying a few times.
“Are you all right, girl? You look little off today. Would you like to share something?” Sarai kept her hand on Mickey’s shoulder.
“I’m perfectly fine, maybe a little tired,” Mickey said as Sarai frowned at her and shook her head. Sarai knew Mickey was upset, and the obvious explanation was Stephan. Mickey had never been so quiet. She was bubbly girl with lots of life in her.
“Hey… What happened to mywild cat? Why are you so upset, darling? Did he say something to you?”
“Actually, I don’t know. I’m not liking anything these days. Since the day Stephan left, I’m feeling so lonely. Don’t take me wrong, Sarai, I know you’re always here for me. It’s just… I don’t have any control over this.”
“Aww… You’re missing Stephan. You love him, right?” Mickey just nodded as tears filled her eyes.
“I am sorry.” Mickey looked up as at Sarai and forced a smile on her face. “He has been keeping me at a distance the past few days. Maybe he doesn’t have any feelings for me. Or maybe he has found someone…” Mickey’s heart ached at her own statement.What if it was true?
“If that was the case, he wouldn’t have come all the way from Australia just to see you, Mickey. He must be busy somewhere, maybe some office work or some family matters.”
“Yeah, you’re right.”Maybe Sarai is right. Stephan is a very busy man, and he had been trying to tell you about something… You just don’t know his side of this,Mickey thought.
“We’ll continue while driving. Let’s go to the office,” Sarai said and they left for the office. Mickey felt lighter after discussing things with Sarai.
“I’m sorry, I forgot to ask, how are the kids? They weren’t home,” Mickey asked as she drove her car.
“They’re at their grandparents’ place. Since the day we were attacked by Balthazar, Alistair’s dad has become very protective and anxious, and he wants them to be with him most of the time.”
“Oh! But this is not the way, Sarai. I don’t know much about how things work for dragon shifters, but you guys should find a proper solution for this.”
“You’re right, Mickey. This asshole Balthazar has become more dangerous.”
“What does he want from you guys?” Mickey asked, trying to understand the situation.
“He wants to take his revenge. His father was killed by Alistair’s dad while he was saving his nephew. But on top of that, he wants to be the only heir. As per Alistair, Balthazar is now secretly creating an army to attack all the other Elites.”
“That’s so serious, girl. I’m worried now.”
“You don’t worry, I have a great warrior on my side. He will do anything to keep us safe,” Sarai said as she laughed out loud, and Mickey joined her as well.
“You little pixie, you are too much.” Mickey slapped Sarai’s hand lightly.
Later in the evening while Mickey was working on a presentation, her phone chimed and her eyes twinkled and there was a broad smile on face when she looked at the name on the screen, Stephan.
She immediately grabbed her phone, “Hey Stephan.”
