Stay with me

15

JADE

Kathleen decided to sign the contract that will make the guys from Joe Beer happy.

Another star for me. This will iron out the business commitment that we have with this client. And I'm one step closer to being the next VP.

Now I just have to do my part of the deal.

This evening, I have decided to wear a black off shoulder knee-length dress with very light make-up.

No jewelry but a pair of white pearls and a gold classic wrist watch.

I wore flats knowing that we're going to Runners and the place could be really messy at most times and I have no plans on tripping on my high heels jimmy choos.

I checked myself one last time in front of the mirror, grabbed my purse and went off to meet Kathleen at the lobby.

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"Thanks for saying yes to my invitation, Jade. I really don't know any one here. And I'm not really cool with A's friends, you know. They're a little childish for my taste." Kathleen said as we got in the car.

She's a talker. Very chatty and seemed to be very blunt at times. to the point of rudeness. Must be the New York culture, I suppose.

I just smiled at her.

"Where's David?" she asked.

"I don't think... he's welcome at Althea's club." I reasoned out.

"Yeah, you're probably right." she said, smiling.

"God! I really can't drive here, you know. I wonder how you guys can do it." she added while I maneuvered the car to over take some of the jeepneys.

"You'll get used to it." I smiled.

We might have started off on the wrong foot but she's actually nice. She could be very frank though which I think works for her advantage. Atleast she does not have to put on a fake face to anyone.

"Hell NO! I don't think so." she laughed.

"Who taught you how to drive?" she added.

"Uhmm... ano... Si.. Althea." I whispered.

"Oh! I see. you guys go from way back then?"