Chapter 101

AMELIA

Bright and early the next morning, I was at the mayor's office. I was so excited to be there, hoping we were to immediately start preparations for the yearly project.

"He is expecting you," the secretary said immediately I introduced myself. "Please step into his office. He will be right with you."

I nodded my thanks, confidently marched into his outer office and immediately stopped short. Already seated in one of the chairs, smirking and looking very pleased with himself was Noah. After recovering a little, I took a seat as far away from him as possible. I ignored him, but couldn't help noticing that he kept smiling sheepishly.

What was his doing at the mayor’s office? And why did he have that dirty look of his?

Minutes later, the door to the mayor's inner office opened. He appeared at the door and smiled at us.

"Mrs. Amelia. Mr. Noah. Please, come right in. I was making some urgent phone calls just now. Sorry for keeping you both waiting."

I frowned. I thou