****ALEXANDRE ANDJAMBE****

I have just returned from a week-long business trip to Lyon. I'm not hiding from you, I'm seriously exhausted, because all week, I haven't even had time for myself. Right now, I'm in the queue to go through customs. I take advantage of turning on my phone to check if Flora has given me a sign to tell me that she is already there. On the contrary, as soon as I turn on my phone, I receive a message from Flora telling me that she will not be able to free herself before but the driver and the new secretary will be waiting for me. It annoys me but hey, we are still going to do how… After 20 minutes, I went through customs then collected my suitcases and when I left I looked for the driver when he came towards me, waving at me.

Me: Good evening Moussa, how are you? I said handing him the cart.

Moussa: Welcome sir. Is the trip going well?

Me: Alright thank you. But the secretary didn't come? I say looking at him.

Moussa: Yes sir, but she preferred to stay in the car.

Me: Oh ok then. Well, let's go already so we'll go to the office next.

Musa: Ok sir.

While we were heading to the car, I took the opportunity to call my friend Oliver to tell him that I had just arrived at the same time, I wanted to order pizzas for tonight I know Mrs. Nasser is going to talk but I I really want a pizza. I don't know why...I was still on the phone when we got to the car. I wanted to help Moussa with the suitcases but he gave me a sign that it was good. So, I opened the door and there she was, sitting in my car. I just said Oliver I'll call you back.

Me: Leanne? I say surprise.

Leanne: Good evening Alexander.

Me: So you are my secretary? I say surprised.

Leanne: Yes.

A few minutes later Moussa joined us then he started towards the agency. I didn't know how to react seeing her right next to me. But all I can tell you is that she's beautiful... She hasn't really changed, she's still the same as I remember. However, I feel very uncomfortable, I know because she plays with her fingers. It's a tic, which she still has until today.

Me: You feel uncomfortable in my presence why Leanne?

Leanne: Um? She said turning to me. How do you know ?

Me: You play with your fingers. I say smiling at her.

Leanne: Oh...

Me: Yes, I always remember it you know… There is also when you are nervous, you tend to touch your hair. It's always like that ?

Leanne: Alexander, what are you trying to do?! She said getting annoyed.

Me: Me just making conversation with you Leanne.

Leanne: I don't want to talk to you please.

Me: Is that why you never responded to my invitation? I say looking at her.

Leanne: I have better things to do than respond to your invitation! She said turning to the window.

Me: I see that your character has not changed… I just hope that you will be able to make the distinction between your private life and that of work Leanne.

Leanne: But who do you take me for?! She said getting annoyed.

I did not have time to answer that Moussa told us that we had arrived at the agency. She didn't even hear me say a word that she had already got out of the vehicle, slamming the door. I took a deep breath telling myself that I hope his behavior will not affect my work as before… Seeing me arrive, the receptionist got up to greet me, then I headed to Flora's office.

Flora: My heart! She said leaving her office to jump on me.

Me (laughing): Take it easy Flora, we're at work.

Flora: Excuse me...I'm just so happy to see.

Me me too. I say smiling at her. So what did I miss?

Flora: Not much… Just that I have an appointment with Mr. Dupond, and I won't hide his tough summer from you.

Me: How? I said frowning.

Flora: I don't think he really agrees with the plan that I proposed to him in terms of financing his project... She said, returning to sit at her desk.

Me: Let me see what you've done...We really need him Flora! Alright, I'll set up another meeting with him by Friday.

Flora: Ok then… So, how do you find Leanne?

Me good. I say curtly.

Flora: Is that all?

Me: Well yes… What else do you want me to say?

Flora: nothing at all.

Me: Afterwards, we didn't really have time to get to know each other in the car...

Flora: Since then, I've been watching her, she gives her all. And you know she has a little boy? She said smiling at me…I wish we could too…

Me: You know what I think about Flora, I say, cutting her off. I don't want to have this discussion with you even less here!

At the same time, Leanne knocked on the door to let Flora know she was leaving. She didn't even glance at me, which pissed me off even more, I don't even know why...And why she's leaving so early, it's only 5 p.m. I turned to Flora to ask her the question.

Me: It took me 6 p.m. if I remember correctly, why did you change?

Flora: She has to pick up her son from Alexandre school. She said with a sigh.

Me: okay. Well, here we go, I'll take you to eat at Oliver's...

Flora: Bae, you know very well that I don't like to eat out.

Me: I know, but I crave pizza.

I waited for her to put things away, then we left her office. She wanted to take my hand but I withdrew. She knows very well that I hate it that I don't like to mix work and pleasure. Leaving the premises, Moussa is already waiting for us. I opened the door for her to come upstairs, then I waved to her that we were going to L'Ibervilloise, Oliver's restaurant. It's true that we could walk there but I know my person, she doesn't like to walk...When we arrived, there were still a lot of people as usual.

Oliver: The great Andjambé!

Me: Big Sama. He said, hanging back to his hand shake.

Oliver: Leave me, I'm not at your level yet!

Me: You really! I say laughing.

Oliver: Flora are you okay? He said giving her a kiss.

Flora (smiling): I'm fine thank you.

Oliver: I'm coming, I'll get your order.

As he went to get our orders, Flora clung to me as if I was going to flee. She knows that I hate affections in public but Madame doesn't really care. She teases me a bit as usual when I felt a gaze on us. I look up and see Leanne staring at us…which suddenly took me back a few years when I first laid eyes on her. She was just 16, and I had just turned 19. We met at a party, because we were not in the same school…But as soon as I saw her, I immediately knew that I wanted to be with her….

Flora: My heart? She said pushing me around. How are you ?

Me: Yes, yes. I said looking down at her.

Oliver: Here are your orders!

Me: Thanks man… We'll go.

Olivier: You're welcome... Comes out at the same time. I have to drop off a friend. He said smiling at me.

Flora (smiling): Did you meet anyone?

Oliver: Yes, but don't imagine anything there for the moment… She's waiting for us outside.

Me: Okay then...

It is in a good mood that we are directed outside. And at the same time we passed Leanne waiting outside. She turned to us, noticing us. I realized that the person he was to accompany was Leanne when he approached her. Suddenly I felt a glimmer of jealousy come over me I don't understand...

Flora: So it's Leanne you have to accompany?

Oliver: Oh you know each other...

Flora: Of course, she's Alexandre's secretary.

Oliver: Oh ok, I understand better. He said smiling at her. Well, we leave you...

Leanne: See you tomorrow Mrs. Nasser and Mr. Andjambé.

Us: See you tomorrow.

We headed to the car quietly. During the whole journey I was silent. Flora put her hand on my thigh which made me look at her and smile. She asked me if everything was fine, and I replied that yes, just that I was tired from the trip. It was after 30 minutes that we arrived home. I fired Moussa when he helped me unload the suitcases. Then we went back into the house with Flora. It was in a good atmosphere that we started to eat.

Then when we were done, I went straight to take a shower, I needed to relax…because I was just thinking Leanne and Oliver what is going on between them? All of a sudden I felt destabilized… I needed to call her. I waited until Flora was in the shower to call Leanne.

Leanne: Yes, who is it? She said picking up.

Me: It's Alexander.

Leanne: Is there a problem Mr. Andjambé?

Me: What's going on with Oliver and you?

Leanne: And what am I getting into?!

Me: You had better change the language with me Leanne, and the better you answer my question. I say in a firm tone.

Leanne (getting angry): But wait, who do you even think you are?! That I am accountable to you? Are you my father?!! Tchiip bye Alexander!

Click!

She serious that she's coming to hang up on me?!

Oh I forgot to tell you this, I am Alexandre Andjambé, and I am the DPG of ORGAVIE. I am 33 years old and I am in a relationship with Flora Nasser who you already know. I don't usually talk about myself as normal. So, I prefer you let you make your own opinion about me. But the most important thing you should know about me, and that I am a very calm person and I don't like disorder. In addition, I did not measure that the return of my ex in my life was going to disturb me at the time ... Am I making the right choice.

**** OLIVER SAMA****

George: Boss, we're missing the prawns...

Me: How? I had ordered some at 10 lockers a week. Did you check in the big freezer?

George: Yes sir. We only have mussels and oysters left.

Me: Ok…I see. I say taking off my apron. Franck, replace me and please before putting the carp and the chicken on the barbecue check that everything is cooked. I will be back...

With George, the one who takes care of everything that is to deliver the food to me, we went to my cold room and he actually missed the Gambas. Which pissed me off even more… But hey, I have to call the port mole people again. It's Friday today, and like every Friday we are overwhelmed at restaurants. It's barely 2 p.m. Oh shit, I said looking at my watch I had completely forgotten that I had to pick up Leanne at her pose so that she could come and eat here. Better, I call him to see if he can still.

Ring, Ring, Ring…

Leanne: Yes?

Me: Leanne excuse me really, I currently have an impediment to the restaurant, and...

Leanne: No, don't worry, I understand. She said cutting me off.

Me: You really want to spend time with you… How much time do you have left, 30 minutes?

Leanne: Uh yes. Why ?!

Me: As I can't move, I would like you to come if possible...

Leanne: Uh…ok then.

Me: Thank you very much

Click!

I came back inside the restaurant and told one of my waitresses to prepare a table for two in the VIP area. By the time Leanne arrives, I went to check the menu for today…in any case, she can eat whatever she wants, because in my restaurant we do everything like gastronomy. We go from African dishes to European ones and it is I who am behind the Fournaux. Very young, I always wanted to have my own restaurant and today I am living my dream...it was not easy, because no one around me trusted me. I tend to have a crazy reputation...

Geraldine: Mr. Sama, there is a lady waiting for you at the reception.

Me: Ok thank you. I say going to find Leanne.

Leanne: Hey...

Me: Hi you…I said coming over to give him a kiss on the cheek. You are beautiful today.

Leanne: Thank you. She said dryly.

Me: Come on, follow me, I'll lead us to our table...

I held out my hand to her, but Madame just stared at me in response. I just smiled, then we walked over to the table I had reserved for us. I'm not lying to you that just to have a date with her, I had to force it, because she was just saying no to me... But there, I cornered her, she couldn't say no...

Me: Geraldine, can you bring us the menu please?

Geraldine: Right away Mr. Sama…

Me: So Miss, is your day going well?

Leanne: very good and yours?

Me: A little busy as you notice but that's ok. I say smiling at her.

Me: thank you… honor to the ladies. I say when I hear the menu.

Leanne: Oh I see you're making pizza...

Me: Yes, do you want some?

Leanne: A Vogienne is fine with me.

Me: We're going for the Vogienne and a seafood for me. I said looking at Geraldine. You don't want to drink anything?

Leanne: If just a Fanta...

Me: Let's go for two Fantas…I said looking at Geraldine.

Leanne: Have you always been in the restaurant business?

Me: Yes, yes. I was chef at the Parking lot for 4 years when I decided to open this restaurant.

Leanne: I see… She said drinking her juice.

Me: My champion is okay?

Leanne: Who? Logan. It's fine thank you.

Me: I'll bring him a pizza when I pick you up later.

Leanne: Speaking of which, I don't want you to stop coming for us! She said looking me in the eye.

Me (smiling): Tell me, when was your last relationship?

At the same time, Geraldine comes back with our pizzas which she kindly places in front of us. I thank her then I met on Madame who had an angry face, we don't know why. Why is that girl always nervous like that? She needs to learn to relax.

Leanne: Its none of your business Oliver!

Me: Yes, it concerns me, because you interest me a lot Leanne and its since I saw you… I say, looking at her straight in front of her eyes.

Leanne: Me, you don't interest me!

Me: I think so. I say smiling. It's just that you're scared...Did Logan's dad hurt you?

Leanne: No! she said aggressively.

Me: I see, it's a little too early. I see you don't trust me enough...

Leanne: Ah finally, we agree on something.

Me: But let me prove you wrong Leanne.

Leanne: I'm not interested Oliver… She said looking down at her ringing phone. Excuse me, I have to answer it's the job.

She got up to answer the phone while I watched her. You noticed, I like this girl and I like her bad temper too. Normally, I'm a hunter and I'm not one to settle down, but this one turns out to be more complicated than I thought. What attracts me even more to her… She pushes me away today, but I know she will come to me on her own. In fact, I introduce myself Oliver Sama, entrepreneur, and chef. I am 36 years old, single and no children… But today, I consider myself a heart to take….

Leanne: Sorry, Oliver, I have an office emergency.

Me: Already?! I say standing up. But you haven't even finished your dish.

Leanne: I know but my boss needs me.

Me: Fine, then I'll walk you back to my car and just park at the entrance, it will go faster.

I motioned for Geraldine to come clean up and Leanne and I walked out of the restaurant to my car. I opened the door for her to enter, then I got in and in less than 10 minutes, I parked in front of the agency.

Leanne: Thanks for lunch and dropping me off. She said turning to me.

Me: There's no reason ... I'll come and take you Leanne.

Leanne (sighing): Ok then. See you later. She said getting out of the car.

*****LEANNE AKEWA****

As soon as I got out of the car, I quickly returned to the agency to go up to my office. You know very well who to call me shouting at me that he needed me. If I tell you that it's been under tension between us since the call last time. The next day when I came back the um, the gas didn't let Kho respite sending me everywhere. He reproached me even eh who does not want places to be even. Even Mrs. Nasser was overwhelmed and did not understand her attitude towards me. My my my. If she knew that her so-called had given me a fit of jealousy the other day. I even laugh when I think about it… Speaking of the wolf….

Alexander: Where were you?! He said arriving in my office.

Me: I was on my break Mr. Andjambé.

Alexandre: During your break and with whom?!

Me: Hmmm… Mr. Andjambé, you made me leave my break to tell me that there was an emergency here. I would like to know what is the emergency?

Alexandre: Anyway, I want you to answer some calls for me and change and move my Monday meeting with Mrs. Cartage to Tuesday.

Me: Tchiip only for that. I say with a small voice.

Alexandre: What did you just say, Leanne?!

Me: Nothing, I was saying that will be all for today?

Alexandre: yes… he said looking at me.

Me: Okay.

I turned on my computer to turn it on when I still felt his presence in the room which kept me from concentrating on what I needed to do. I looked up at him, and indeed he was still there in front of me looking at me with a look that I knew so well...this look that could make me melt at one time.

Me: is there another problem Mr. Andjambé?

Alexandre: I'm sorry I broke your heart 7 years ago Leanne. I was selfish then...

Me: I don't want to talk about it Alexandre... I said looking at him.

Alexandre: We have to talk about it one day, Leanne!

Me, I do not want ! You left without looking back Alexandre…Keep on doing it. I said pushing back a tear that wanted to escape quickly.

Alexander: Leanne….

Mrs. Nasser: Oh Alexander, are you there? I look for you everywhere. She said entering the office. Everything is fine ?

Alexandre: Yes…everything is fine. What is happening ?

Mrs. Nasser: I came to tell you that your father is in my office… She said looking at me.

Alexander: My father? But what is he doing here?!

Mrs. Nasser: I don't know but he wants to talk to you.

Alexander: Okay then. He said quickly leaving the room.

Mrs. Nasser: Are you okay Leanne? She said approaching my desk?

Me: Yes ma'am. You need me ?

Mrs. Nasser: Yes, could you bring us some refreshment?

Me: Yes right away. I say uncomfortable.

I waited for her to come out of my office so I could take a deep breath. I feel completely lost, I don't want to rehash the past or think about how it left me. I headed to the little kitchen we have to get a tray and some worms and some sodas to bring to Mrs. Nasser's office. When I arrived, I knocked before returning of course, and he had Alexandre, his father and Mrs. Nasser. Hmm, I remember Alexandre's father well, this man he never loved me and it's reciprocal in any case he must not recognize me there.

Mrs. Nasser: Thank you Leanne, you can put the tray on the small table.

Me: Ok Ms. Nasser. I said, placing the painting where she indicated.

Mrs. Nasser (smiling): Wait Leanne, we have to introduce you to our CEO's father anyway.

Alexandre: No need Flora. He said dryly.

Mrs. Nasser: Yes. Francis, I present to you our new secretary, Leanne Akewa….

Mr. Andjambé: Hello my daughter. He said holding out his hand to me with a smile.

Me: Hello sir.

Mr. Andjambé: It's strange but your face tells me something. Have we met somewhere before?

Me: No sorry, I say, glancing quickly at Alexander. I'm going there good afternoon.

I quickly left there to take refuge in my office. I'm sure he recognized me, because he didn't like me so much, this gentleman, that he can't even forget my face. In any case, in short, I take care of what I am sending. I started to answer the phone, take messages for Alexandre and Mrs. Nasser at the same time I organize future appointments scheduled in at least two weeks. Not me anyway. All afternoon, I stayed in my office, I didn't even want to meet Alexandre and luckily I didn't see him again. It was only at 5 p.m. when I left the building that we met. He was talking with Oliver Pff.

Oliver: The one I was waiting for... how are you?

Me: Yes thank you.

Oliver: Good big Andjambé, I leave! He said shaking her hand. We have to go out one of it's four.

Alexandre (smiling): Of course!

Me: Goodbye Mr. Andjambé.

Alexander: Leanne….

Oliver opened the door for me to get into the vehicle, while he was getting in, I turned to see that Alexandre was looking at me when Mrs. Nasser came to take his hand. I quickly turned away, I didn't want to see that… At the same time, Oliver got in and we started to pick up Logan from his school. The whole trip I was silent. I didn't want to talk to Oliver even if he, I saw that he wanted to talk to me too... but hey. As soon as we got to school, I went downstairs to pick up Logan and we got in the car.

Logan: Is it for us the pizzas?

Me: What pizzas? I said turning back to him.

Oliver: Yes, it's for you champion.

Logan: All three? He says happily.

Oliver (smiling): Of course!

Me: You shouldn't have…Oliver. I say turning to him.

Oliver: You didn't eat well this afternoon Leanne... Besides, Logan is happy. He said as he parked in front of the house.

Me: Thank you.

Oliver: It's okay…I see you helping with the pizzas. He said opening the door.

I wanted to fight back but he had already beaten me to it by opening the back door to take the pizzas. I took Logan's bag with me and then we headed home. I pulled out the keys and handed Logan to open the door for us. When I entered, I turned on all the lights, because the house was in the dark.

Me: Welcome to my little palace. I said, turning to Oliver who put the pizzas on my table.

Logan: Oliver, are you going to eat with us? He said coming out of nowhere.

Oliver: No, I can't tonight, but probably another time if your mom wants one day.

Logan: Of course she will, Mom! He said looking at me.

Me: Chiip…Go wash your hands over there! I'll be back, I'll take Oliver home.

With Oliver we left the house and it was all silent as we walked to his car. He unlocked the doors then turned to look at me.

Oliver: I'll go…Very cute home.

Me: Thank you…for the Pizzas too.

Oliver: Before I leave, he said coming to stand in front of me…Leanne, you know keep in mind that I never take a no for granted. He said in a raspy voice.

He looked at me smiling, then he got into his car started at full speed which made a loud noise. I was still standing outside wondering what had just happened…All of a sudden, I felt very wet. But what is happening to me?