35 STAY
ARIEL’S POV
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I arrived home, and right in the living room, these four were gathered: Andre, Mason, Seth, and Michael. They were all sitting down. I slowly closed the door and walked in their direction in the same manner. I could discern Mason’s gaze towards me; it wasn’t a nice one, so I took my eyes off him and fixed them on a better person.
“You all came home early,” I said, advancing towards them. I sat close to Andre, trying my very best to ignore Mason’s gaze. “So what’s the discussion about?”
“We had an issue at our company in Canada, so we’ll need to go there to resolve it,” Andre answered.
“Okay, hold on, so we’re going back to Canada?” I needed to be clear about this whole discussion.
“Yes, but Mason here insists that we stay a little longer. He says he has some things to take care of in New Haven, but I have no idea what they are, and he keeps on refusing to tell me.”
“Come on now, brother, why are you still stressing yourself over this? I’ve already told you. You can go to Canada with all these two, but Ariel and I will stay to run the business around here.”
Andre looked at me instantly. “You agree with that, Ariel?”
“Of course she’s going to agree,” Mason chimed in. “Remember, we have an ongoing project with The Reynold Company. Someone will have to be in charge around here to see how that goes.”
“I agree,” Seth brought out and turned to Andre. “Look, sir, the project with Luke Reynold’s company is really important, and indeed, someone will need to represent us. The Vitality Group at New Haven is gradually developing, so someone needs to handle it. I believe Ariel will be able to do that flawlessly.”
Andre nodded. “That is true. But I need to hear from Ariel first. Let’s see what she has to say- if she’s going to follow us to Canada or stay here in New Haven.”
I breathed out deeply. “Well, I’d really love to go back to Canada; my babies must be missing
me,” I uttered, looking at Mason. His glare towards me was slowly coming up,
I continued, “But as Seth has said, Vitality Group is in New Haven, so we need someone to manage it. So I think I’ll stay.”
“Are you sure about that?” Andre asked, looking fixedly at me.
I stared back at him for seconds before finally answering, “Yes, I’m sure. I’m sure about that.”
Michael clapped his hands right away. “See? Case closed. I told you all it’s going to be easy once Ariel arrives. His words caused me to laugh silently.
“So will Ariel be the only one staying?” Andre threw a question.
“I thought I told you,” Mason vocalized, and we all glanced at him. “I’ll be staying here with her. Vitality Group is indeed going to need a genius.” He felt so proud of himself.
“Okay then,” Andre uttered beneath his breath. “Guess, it’s all settled then.”
“Now time for refreshments.” Michael clasped his hands together, and his eyes went to me forthwith. “So, miss,” he said, giving me a knowing look.
“What?” I asked him incontinently.
“I’m hungry.”
Seth glared at Michael. “How many times do I have to tell you to act mature? You’re no little kid.”
“I wasn’t talking to you in the first place.” Michael frowned back at him.
“Okay, okay, there’s no need to start an argument.” Andre tried to calm them down. “We need to start packing our stuff!”
“When will the three of you be leaving?” I queried. Not that curious, though.
“Tomorrow morning. As early as possible.” Andre stood up.
He raised an eyebrow in confusion. “It is?”
“Of course.” I laughed. “See, you’ve even forgotten.”
“Yeah, we’re going to discuss that, but first, can you please find me something to eat? I’m starving.
“Okay, then Michael,” I brought out, leisurely getting to my feet. “Andre, eat as well?”
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