Published at 6th of January 2019 08:43:22 PM Chapter 5
Shane Ricardo, the CEO of one of the established publishing house in New York, looked as if he's locked up in his own thoughts .
The time now is 7:00 PM . One hour left until his meeting with Ms . Giselle . His eyes seemed to be expecting a call .
Bingo!!
His mobile rang and he picked up . A familiar voice spoke to him . "Alright, it is only cuz of you; I'm doing this Mr . Ricardo" . Hearing those words his face lit up and he felt relieved . "Thanks, Jayce . I will let her know and arrange for you guys to meet . I gotta go now . Bye . " Shane finished his conversation and went to get ready .
At Giselle's apartment .
"How do I look?" Giselle asked for an opinion . Lia played along and replied even without looking . She was busy reading her story books . Since Giselle was busy getting ready, she didn't bother her daughter's behavior . She looked at the time and was about to leave .
"Lia" she called . There was no response . "Lia" she called again . Lia was completely immersed in her book . "LIA", Giselle let out a shout and she finally responded . "Focus!!! . I'm about to leave . I left the dishes in the refrigerator . Make sure to heat up before you eat . If you feel tired go to bed soon . I have a spare key . And . . . . " she looked at her daughter who's listening attentively . "Don't answer anyone . No one knows we're back and we haven't met any neighbor so, please don't answer the door unless it's me . "
Lia agreed and then said goodbye to her mother . She locked the main door and went back to her room .
At "The SUN" hotel . Time 7:45 PM .
Giselle arrived at the venue . She was escorted by one of the waiters to her table . Because she arrived early, she had requested the waiter to wait until the other party arrives . She waited patiently at the table .
Sharply at 8:00 PM, Shane had arrived at the table . Shane dressed up for the occasion in a neat perfectly fitting black suit . His well-built body and a tall appearance gave him the default CEO looks . On the other hand, Giselle wore a sleeveless black long gown paired with fine jewelry . Her slender figure matched with the dress made her looked elegant . They both greeted each other and sat down for the dinner .
"You look too good for an editor Ms . Giselle," Shane said throwing few glances at her . Giselle smiled at his compliment . "We should order" Shane called the waiter for the Menu card and they both placed their orders for tonight's dinner .
Meanwhile waiting for the food, Shane initiated the conversation .
"How are you feeling coming back here again, after so long years? I'm sure it must have been difficult moving back here, isn't it?
"It sure is, but I haven't forgotten this place . It's still the same to me . "
She hesitated for a moment . However, Shane felt the time was perfect to discuss the main purpose of tonight's dinner .
"Alright . Let start by saying . Welcome to KeyLine Ms . Giselle . It's good to have an editor with credible experience . "
"Thank Mr . Ricardo . It is kind of sudden but I couldn't refuse the offer . "
"Oh, the pleasure is mine . So, the author you'll be working with is one of our top best . It will be a huge responsibility . I'm sure you can handle it, I believe?"
"Top best?"
"Yes . You'll be Jayce's editor hereafter . "
Giselle felt miserable hearing those words . "Ja… . . Jayce? The bestselling author Jayce?" Giselle was in a daze .
"Yes . " Seeing her frozen, Shane consoled her . "Don't worry Ms . Giselle . You will do a good job . "
Giselle couldn't speak anymore . The weight of the job, the responsibility was just too huge and would be difficult to handle for her .
"I don't think, I can't . . . It won't work Mr . Ricardo . You have to reconsider that I'm requesting for another author . I can't possibly be an editor for THE JAYCE . If not, I'm afraid that I can't accept your offer at all . "