Chapter 76: Assignment misunderstood

I didn't leave for home immediately; I spent a few minutes asking Ingrid questions about Ela. This was our first official date after more than four years, and there was a lot I needed to inform myself on. She seemed to be more than just Ela's assistant, and if I could get a thing or two from her about what the new Ela loved, it would be great. There was no impressing Ela; she could afford everything money could offer. Besides, she never loved me for the money.

"There is a reason that even after many years, she still loves you," Ingrid stated.

"And what's that?" I asked, curious to know.

She stared at me with an absurd look. "I wouldn't know; I am not you. Figure it out, but most importantly, be yourself."

I nodded.

Be myself. How difficult could that be?

I went home, thinking of all the ways to be myself. This had become harder than I thought.

I showered and got myself ready in my khaki trousers and white shirt, thinking about how the night ahead would play out. It was the first step