Chapter 17

"Congratulations Maria, I never expected it to be this big, you put in a lot of effort." Mr Alan said, and sip from his drink.

Maria smile at his comment. "Thank you, Alan, this isn't really that big. I thought you won't make it."

"I wouldn't miss your grand opening for anything, I got prepared earlier to make it here, right, James?" He asked his friend standing next to him.

James nods and sip from his drink. "Trust me, Maria, he was the one who dragged me here earlier." He replied.

Alan retracted his gaze and saw beautiful Anna walking up to them with a smile etched on her face.

"Miss Anna." He called out, and the two other figure followed his gaze.

Mr James mouth gasped open seeing how beautiful she looked in her outfit, he has heard of her, but never seen her, and just like Maria described her, she exceeds his expection.

"Hello, Mr Alan." Anna greeted, and shook hands with him.

"I'm James." He said, stretching his hands out to her which she took and shook him before placing a kiss o