Cassandra witnesses a new emotion expressed by Zayn. She was itching to see such an expression on Zayn since long. Ever since they got into a relationship. Suddenly, she was fantasizing about the male in the middle of a cock-fight between him and Sharon.
Cassandra imagines the same expression that was on Zayn’s face, onto the 35 year old man that she fell in love with. She wanted to see his face turn cold and his jaw tighten with anger. All dissipating in the right direction, towards Sharon.
Louis watches them in amusement. He goes back to sit on his swivel chair as he leans over the desk, his chin supported over his hand.
Sharon felt belittled by the younger male standing in between her and Cassandra. However, his anger was towards her yelling at Louis than talk low about Cassandra.
“Tell me, Sharon. We’re dying to know.” Cassandra stands beside Zayn now, glaring down at Sharon.
When it was just Louis in the room, Sharon felt she had an upper hand over the male. But as the two joined and sided with their sibling, she felt little and minuscule.
So much so that she huffs and walks away, faking pride to replace with her embarrassment.
“Jeez. I knew she was a red flag.” Cassandra makes a disappointed face. Zayn goes to sit on the couch while Louis pulls Cassandra around the desk to sit on his lap.
“I’m sorry, sweetness. I should have listened to you.” Says Louis.
“You should have.” Saying, Cassandra knocks her little fist on his head.
“Alright. I’ll get back to work now. You two can… you’ll choose to stay here anyway, right?”
“Absolutely.”
“That’s right.” Without looking at his disappointed face, Zayn gathers his working material as Cassandra grabs her notes and phone to study.
Soon, Louis gets a call from Framton to go to his cabin on the fifth floor.
“Guys, dad’s calling me for a meeting.”
“Can we join?” Cassandra asks as Zayn was busy in the virtual job he had to complete as an intern here.
“Not you, but Zayn can join me.” As he was wearing his coat, Cassandra kicks Zayn on his leg to alert him as he hisses at her. The girl chuckles as she sits back up.
“You made my cabin into your own room, Cassie. Sit up before anyone else sees you here.”
“As if I care, Louis. Go!” Cassandra yells at Zayn who yells back at her. “Wait! Oh Jeez.”
Zayn follows Louis while playing a game. Half of his attention was on Louis who was approached by three managers already to discuss things about the new designs they’ve come up for the Fall launch.
As Louis and Zayn enter the dim lit meeting room, they see the projector being switched on for a meeting.
“Son, did you check for the Fall Launch- what is he doing here?” Louis moves to the side to reveal Zayn. Louis cares to explain, “They’ve been sticking to me like a tail, papa. Cassandra even took permission for online classes to stay with me all day.”
“Two of them? Or are there more?”
“Just them.” Framton hums as he pats the desk in front of him. Zayn goes around the table to jump on the desk as Framton gestures.
“Don’t you think you’re disturbing your brother, Zayn? He’s a very busy man.”
“I know, papa. That’s why we wanna spend time with him.” Says Zayn.
“Wow, they miss you so much Louis.”
“Are you kidding me, Zayn? I hang out with them every weekend! I even crash at their house during weekdays! Don’t blame me for not coming over, bro.”
“I never said that! We just miss you, alright!” Framton laughs loudly as his sons bicker over such a little thing. If it was only a ‘little’ thing.
“My babies.” Kissing their cheeks, feeling no embarrassment that he was being affectionate to two adult children of his in front of the members filling in, he pats Zayn on his thigh to sit at the back if he wanted. Although, Louis makes space to sit beside him like he did for Cassandra. They hear Framton sigh, and see him shake his head at them. Because they will be playing together all throughout the meeting time.
“Alright, please commence.” Framton gives a headstart as the meeting begins.
Halfway through, the date for the CEOs to have a meeting with the organiser of the Fall Launch was disclosed. As they were thumb fighting again, Louis lifts his head to listen to the speaker.
“Sir, you will be traveling through our special jet service to reach California and have a meeting with the organiser. It will be on 23rd of July, and we will supply you with the ticket and boarding pass sir.”
“Great. Let me know-” Zayn’s heart begins racing when he hears the words. The itch on his palm was reappearing as he retracts his hand. Out of the blue, he interrupts Louis speaking as he asks the speaker, “I’m sorry to interrupt, but can an intern like me join the CEO to the ride to California on the jet service, sir?”
Zayn gently asks as the speaker raises his eyebrow.
“I’m not sure, sir. I’m aware that you are siblings, but I’m afraid the jet service is valid only for the CEO alone.”
“Meaning my assistant isn’t allowed on the aircraft as well?” Louis asks with a skeptical tone.
“Yes sir, you are right. The service is only applicable to you, sir.” The speaker repeats the words.
Louis and Zayn look at each other as Zayn gives him a tight smile.
“I’ll take you by my private jet at the same time. I don’t know why they aren’t allowing anyone else to use the service. So stingy.” Says the CEO to his brother.
“Yeah, stingy…” Zayn looks at the mark on his palm, exclusive to his vision. A shaky shudder passes through him as he looks at the speaker who seemed so nervous after that.
Something was definitely wrong with this.
He could feel it in his bones.
He couldn’t wait to share everything with Cassandra.