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Gabriel stepped on the brake and slowed the car down. He adjusted the front mirror to see the boss.
Did the boss drink something that made him go nuts? Turn back to the green ball venue?

“Boss.......did you say I should reverse to the green ball venue?” Gabriel asked to see whether his ears heard his words right.
When did the boss care about her trivial matters? Was he the mean and stone hearted boss he served for years? Impossible he has been bewitched!

“If I repeat it, I will deduct your salary and reduce your bonus by a 90%!”

“Sorry boss! On my way!” He laughed and continued driving. Never in his life would he think the boss would be affected just by a woman's words.
...............
At the green ball venue.
“Mr. Ling ” The manager of the hall greeted with his head bent low. He wondered what might have brought the big boss back.
Ray searched the whole surrounding and sighed.

“Has the pool be cleaned?” He embarrassingly asked. He really did not want to do this.

“It has not but the blood has been drained away. The cleaner quit from the job so we are on the process of hiring again. I hope the big boss is not dissatisfied with our service ”

“No I am not. You can go ” He instructed as the man bowed and left through the back door. Ray peeked into the pool.
Removing his suit, he adjusted his tie and rolled up his sleeves. Gabriel watched the actions of his boss and went so blank.

“Boss what do you want to do?” He asked once more still unsure of his next action.

“What does it look like I am doing?” He responded back and dived into the pool. He swam from one inch of the pool to the other and raised his head to breathe air.

“Boss, you can't do that, you will catch a cold. Let me do that instead ”Gabriel also rolled up his sleeves ready to join him when he was stopped.

“If you are that jobless, let me know, I have some unfinished projects on my desk. You can pick one, summarize it and let me know the details when I get back. ” Ray shooed him away.

“You sure you don't need any help?”

“You still here? Looks like you don't cherish your a$$ anymore!” He coldly said and Gabriel chokes.

“I will be on my way. Call me if you need help ” Gabriel left the venue and drove to the office leaving only Ray in the pool.

In Ray's resort.
“Here you go. Eat up ” Miss Naomi held the bowl up and chopstick. It was not long ago Alexa was discharged from the hospital. According to the doctor, she just needed some rest and good nutrition to get back on her feet.
Miss Naomi dropped the bowl of hot ginger soup on the table and frowned at her.

“Madam....you can't tell me you still don't have appetite? You have to eat even though you don't feel like ”
She patted her shoulder and took the bowl from the table. She brewed it and brought it to her mouth.

“Wide open ” Alexa swallowed the soup from the spoon and sniffed.

“So bitter! What kind of medication is this?” Alexa scowled.
If drugs were this bitter like hers then many people would have lot their sense of taste!
She breathed in and rushed the whole soup in a gulp and dropped the bowl down. She looked at her and smiled.

“Nice work, Madam. I will be leaving if you don't need me ” She stood up to leave.

“What of Ray? He hasn't come back?” Alexa played with the hem of her dress and tucked her hair behind her ears.
After hearing from Valerie how well he took care of her, she could not help but feel sorry for her statements.
She really misjudged him and it pained her heart.

“What of Ray? He hasn't come back?” Alexa played with the hem of her Dress and tucked her hair behind her ears.
After hearing from Valerie how well he took care of her, she could not help but feel sorry for her statements.
She really misjudged him and it pained her heart.

“You mean the big boss? He normally stays out late at night. He might not come home tonight ”

“Ooh!.....that is really.....never mind, you can go ” Alexa waved her hands sadly for her dismissal.

“I can tell that the big madam is curious about something, if I may ask, what is it that bothers you?”

“I remember! What does Ray like? Any special thing he likes to eat?”
Her eyes lit up when she saw Miss Naomi rack her brain. During her growing up days, she knew the only way to appease a man rather than giving your body to him could be through his stomach.
If she could know what he enjoyed the most then she could make it and then apologize with it, and the best person who would know would only be Miss Naomi.
After some minutes, Miss Naomi smirked when she understood her intention.

“The big boss is really picky about some food but when it comes to a particular person's dish, he is never picky ”
She smiled and went to the kitchen, opened a hidden drawer and brought out a dusty black book.

“Who is it? His mom? His dad? His grandparents? Jimi?”
She questioned. Though she knew it could never be his mom since they were never on good terms. She was curious to know who this person was for him or her to tame the picky master.

“The person is Miss Artison ” Miss Naomi answered sadly as she opened the book and handed it over to her.

“That is great! We found this Miss Artison and then the problem was solved. So where does she live?”
Miss Naomi avoided her gaze and closed the drawer.

“She passed away five years ago.”
Miss Naomi held herself from crying. The passing away of Audrey brought great grieve to the master and her family.
They never knew that she would pass away that early. That was why they were all put in panic, especially the big boss himself.

“Are you joking with me? ”
How could she have thought of a superb way to reconcile with him and here Miss Naomi is telling her that her ticket passed away!

“No ma'am I am not. She indeed passed away in the last five years. She is the late daughter of the Artison, Audrey ”
Miss Naomi tried to explain. The whole memory of seeing Audrey with a bullet on her chest frightened her.

“Audrey? Who is she? I have never heard of her before.”

“At least she left her cookbook for Ray. You can try this dessert. She makes it regularly for him when they fight. So I guess it would work ” She flips the page to the Apple macaroon pie recipe.

“This is easy! I can make it within an hour ” She sets a timer and ties her apron.

“Madam, you don't need my help?”

“If you help, it won't be as if I am sincere! Go rest, I am giving you a break”

“Thank you, Miss. ” Miss Naomi leaves the kitchen and goes to the pavilion to rest.

“Now! Here we go ” She flips the page, goes to the kitchen to bring out the needed ingredients. “Egg, butter, wet cream, Apple, macaroons, batter, white cheese and what else?”