If there was one good thing about Monday morning, it was the fact that Vanny was no longer working. At least Haris didn't have to worry about how to behave after the spontaneous proposal fiasco. To be honest, he still felt embarrassed and frustrated when he thought about that incident.

You really embarrassed yourself, Haris.

Haris' self-esteem was shattered. He couldn't forgive himself for wasting such a precious moment.

No, I can't let this stand.

Haris began to brainstorm. After he sat behind his desk and Astoria came in, he immediately said, “Please check my schedule for the next three months, Astoria. Can I take a week off?”

Astoria raised...