112 REEL IN THE FISH II

Ronald's at lost for words after seeing the texted message from Jeff. ' This guy is something.' Ever since he got together with boss lady, he's been acting weird.' He shakes his head then started chuckling.

The Jeff that Ronald knows was perceived by others as a reserve, aloof, detach and never shown emotion in front of people around him. One could say he's cold-hearted, especially when it comes to business.

However, ever since Jeff met Ann four years ago, He changed drastically, and Ronald can't comprehend the new person he is now. 'I guess that's what happens when a person falls in love; I hope I don't become like him in the future' Ronald was trying to convince himself.

Ronald was almost at Ann's place when It dawned to him that he doesn't have a key. 'Where am I supposed to take all this fresh food? It's a problem; he needs to find a way somehow, but how?' He thought about calling Ann, but in the end, he just took all the food with him and went back to work.

Same thought that Ronald's was having, currently clouding Ann's mind. They were in a hurry to get away from the masses that it slipped her mind. A thought came to Ann, "Honey! Do you still have that spare key to the condo? We forgot to give one to Ronald, and he's probably in a dilemma right now."

"I do! But it's at home, I didn't think I would need it any longer, so I put it in one of the drawers in my study. I'll call him right now and let him know where it is." Jeff took out his phone and called Ronald.

Since it's still early both of them had gone back to their own perspective companies to take care of whatever business at hand.

Lea was giving Ann dirty look when she walks in at her office. "What's with the look?" Ann asks.

"What look? This?" Lea scowled

"Someone finally remembers that she's supposed to be running the company not running around. You're probably gallivanting through town with a hot and sexy CEO." Lea rolled her eyes then, "Hmmpt!" Turn around and went to her desk to emote.

Ann followed Lea. "I'm sorry! I had errands, and you were busy, so I didn't bother to tell and took off without saying goodbye. However, let me assure you that you will love it! " Ann excitedly told Lea.

Lea's face brightens after hearing what Ann said; She's curious now. "What it is? Tell me, what is it? did you go to the doctor and they told you that you're pregnant?" She asks with sparks in her eyes.

Ann couldn't tell Lea the truth; she had to make up stories. "If you must know, yes I'm with a sexy and hot CEO just now. Along with his handsome and sweet assistant. We went to grocery stores and..." She was interrupted by Lea.

" Oh! Ya, I forgot! Ronald sent me this picture." She took out her phone and looked for the picture that Ronald sent her.

"See! look! That's you! Isn't it? Where's, was this picture taken? And the girl, I remember her. She's the one that had asked you for a picture at the mall, right?"

Ann's didn't know that Ronald had sent a copy to Lea. "Let me see? 'Hmmm' He sure is a handsome man. Hahaha! Send me a copy too, please! I want a souvenir to show to my grandchildren someday."

Lea was shocked by Ann's reaction after showing the picture. "That's It, that's all you got to say. So, what's this picture about?" She's walking around Ann in circles wanting for some answer.

"Oh! We just had a nice walk, and the lady saw me and recognizes me. Wallah! We had a picture together. Let it go alright!" She patted Lea's shoulder and walked away.

"By the way, don't plan anything tonight. I missed our bonding; I thought we could have dinner together what do you say?" Ann is looking at Lea's reaction while waiting anxiously.

Lea's face brightens with a grin on her face. "You going to have dinner with me tonight? You better not be kidding me or you will get it."

"Yes! And we are cooking the food that we're going to eat." She didn't inform her that there will be some company as well.

"Hurry up! we have a lot of cooking to do." She yelled as she was preparing to go home.

Lea was excited, she hurried up and finished what she was doing. Once all in order, she grabs her purse and calls for Ann. "Let's go! Girls night! Hahaha!"

'That's what you thought. Just wait and see when we get there." Ann secretly smiled to herself.

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At the condominium, Ronald finished unpacking all the groceries. He laid it all out to check one by one in case they forgot something, at least he would still have time to go out and get it before they arrive.

He took out the list that Ann hands him earlier for the dinner menu:

Appetizer: Caprese Tomatoes

Soup: Clam chowder [New England style]

Salad: Romaine lettuce tossed with Italian vinaigrette for dressing.

Main course: Roast Salmon with Truffle / a side dish of cream spinach and roasted asparagus tip.

Dessert: Fresh Strawberry with whipped cream and cookies on top [Lea's favorite]

Wine: Oak-aged Chardonnay or Pinot noir

Ronald checked to make sure that all ingredients needed were there. After reviewing back and forth countless of time, he's finally satisfied.

He put the Wine to chill and started preparing all the utensil they will be using.

Ronald was thinking. ' All is ready, the only thing that's missing where the rest of the party; When suddenly he heard the doors open.

"Ready or not, here we come!" Ann yelled as she comes into the door to warn Ronald of their presence.

Ronald didn't know what to do. He's so nervous that he's hyperventilating...

To be continued: