“No! Please don’t! I am here, already. What do you want from me?” Alexander asked.The man chuckled. “Wow. It’s so nice to see you in person. You look even more handsome in person, actually.”Alexander could not find the right response to what the man was saying, and what he was more interested in, was ensuring that Bethany was fine.“Anyways, you might not believe me, but I am a big fan of yours. I mean, in the business world, you are a guru, and your business tactics has also helped me to improve on some business ideas. But I am one crazy fan. I want to always keep you in check, so you remain my favorite man.”“I…I don’t understand.” Alexander said, looking baffled.“Recently, you have been having rumors about a scandal. Like you are in a relationship with two women. She, and one other lady. What’s her name, again?” He thought hard. “Yeah! Ivy!” He said as he recalled.“I am not in a relationship with her. People were just trying to spread rumors. None of what you think, is true.”B

"I'm so sorry! I'm really sorry sir!" The waitress exclaimed in shock, and fear. Ivy looked at the man with her mouth open, and tried to apologize, but the man stood up abruptly, scaring them."I'm so sorry sir. It was a mistake, I never…" Ivy was saying, but "Shut it! Shut it up! I don't want to hear a single thing from you! This is outrageous!" He exclaimed, and everyone in the restaurant turned to watch them."Sir, it was really a mistake, I had no intention to…" The waitress was trying to say, but he wagged a finger at her."I'm going to get the both of you sacked! Where's the boss? Who's the boss here!?" He asked in outrage."Sir, please you need to calm down, we deeply apologize, and would pay whatever expenses is needed." Claire said, as she rushed to the scene."You know what shampoo I use? Or you're just going to wipe everything off my head? This suit, cost thousands, thousands and thousands of dollars! Are you going to wash it off? This isn't your regular suit, this is an

Piper felt embarrassed, and ashamed as she walked out of the building. Her former employees hadn't even had the courtesy to keep their mouths shut, and thoughts to themselves. As the security men saw her outside, making sure she stepped out of the company building, they whispered, and their whispers were so loud that tears pricked Piper's eyes.When she was away from the company, she wiped her eyes, took in a deep breath, and sat on a bench. She searched for job openings around the area, and after writing them all down, she took a cab to the nearest one.It was the post of a secretary for a cafe.She put on her best smile, and walked in.She was directed warmly, to the main office, and she walked in."Job application?" He asked, and she nodded."Sit." He said, with a smile, and she sat in the chair opposite him. She took out her documents, and when he checked them out, he took off his glasses."Uh… We're not looking for employees." He said, all of a sudden."Sorry?" She asked politely

"It can't be! They were here yesterday, with their spare parts, sofas, and books!""Oh, yes. Those people. They weren't in the shop, they only displayed their goods out there." She said."Yes! They're the ones I'm looking for." She said."Oh, they paid to display their merchandise for just a few days. They're not the real owner. They were to show up today also, but they're not here. That's strange.""Uh… their contact info? Did they leave it with you? Their address…""It wasn't like a contract or something. I'd say they bribed the old man to place their goods in front of his shop." She said, and Piper closed her eyes, shaking her head."Okay… okay, um… you don't have any means of contacting them right now?" She asked, and the lady shook her head."I said it was more of a bribe, there was no formal agreement.""Okay, one more favor. Can you call me whenever you see them?" She asked, and the lady nodded, handing Piper her phone.Piper took it, and saved her number."My name is Piper.""

Ivy felt refreshed, and a bit better as they got to a small town. The house they were given to, was amidst a beautiful garden, and in a peaceful neighborhood. This was the best scenery she had seen so far.“I see why people come here for vacations, and meditations. This is the perfect place.” Piper said, with a smile.“Mommy, I love this place.” Liam shouted, while jumping around.A feeling of joy, overwhelmed them, and they were glad they had chosen the right place. Ivy arranged everything she brought from the city, and was pleased with her arrangement. They had gotten the chance, of staying here, for free, as Piper’s aunt had helped with it.“It took us hours to get here, but I must say, it was worth the journey. When you are close to nature, you are bound to feel peace, in your troubled spirit.” Ivy said, with a smile.“Of course. Once we get back to the city, our energy would have been back to a high level, and we would be able to get back at things that are trying to weigh us dow