Plight

In the presidential office of the Rey group, a man was reviewing some documents.

.The office was so chilling and deadly quiet , the only sounds one could hear was the sound of him flipping through the document pages and jotting some information down .

"Boss, I've cleared your schedule from 3 o'clock , Mr Johnson have specially organized a welcome party for his daughter tonight, may I know your decision on attending" Tony said immediately he walked into the office standing in front of the majestic desk.

Xavier signed the last document before dropping his pen. His eyes fell on the day circled in red on the calendar in front of him, only three days left to the circled date.

" The orphanage needs some new sets of pianos" he suddenly said, picking up the desk calendar looking at the date May 19.

"I will contact the Marchant and ask him to deliver them right away" Tony said.

" No need, I will go get them myself " he got up and took his jacket , rearranged his shirt, taking a few steady steps towards the door.

" notify Johnson I will arrive at the banquet on time.

Although Johnson has established a cooperative relationship with him, he does not want anything to go wrong before the contract is signed, especially now that the special day is on the corner. He needs to get this gift at all costs.

"Got it , Sir " Tony followed closely as he took out his phone to pass the information.

It's just three days before the special day for the boss and nothing should go wrong.

***

At the piano shop...

Clara's face immediately turned pale on hearing that very familiar voice, her whole body trembled in disdain.

The sales assistant was even more surprised. How can someone say that such a sweet looking lady is crazy?

She watched as the pretty young lady dressed in a short white gown ,a red belt ,shoes and bag, proudly walked into the store smiling like the whole world was under her feet.

" We meet again, sweet Clara," she said, taking Clara's hair and twisting it seductively with a wicked smile. Clara stood rooted in the same spot. She last experienced this at college. If she had known that she would run into this bully here, she would have stayed home.

She forcefully collected the agreement form Clara was filling.

" aashi!! I didn't expect you to end up like this. Do you need my help" she asked sympathetically.

"No need " Clara replied coldly. She tried to retrieve her form. From her, unfortunately, no thanks to the 10 inch penciled heels Jennifer wore, she seemed taller than her.

She turned to the store manager and asked " are you sure your institution wants to employ a lunatic?"

Clara's face turned pale as if she had just been slapped. She looked at the store manager and was not surprised by her reaction.

" Sorry Miss Davis, I didn't ask for more information in the first place " she said, taking back the form.

Clara watched with a heavy heart as she carefully put aside the form. She could never be happy. Her wrenched plight couldn't be hidden..

Probably because she's now used to it, Clara just replied with a gentle smile" it doesn't matter". With this she grabbed her bag and was about to leave , only to turn , her eyes widening in surprise. 'Can today be any worse than it already is? '

She never expected to bump into him in such a situation as this.

He was standing gracefully at the door looking as handsome and cold as the weather in Atlantica.

Even before his arrogant and cold face, her wretched plight couldn't be hidden.

Xavier walked towards them in a slow but majestic style, he looked so breathtaking in his well-tailored black suit, Jennifer, who had never seen a man with such a strong aura, was immediately impressed. She went forward to greet him with a sexy smile , but he walked passed her and stood beside his wife.

" I want to buy five pianos and you shall decide each of them" he ordered , pointing at Clara.

Every one was shocked by his sudden declaration. In fact, the store manager was tense and had just acted rude to this lady . Is she going to get back at her this time? Selling five pianos in a day, selling them ,those in the higher ups would not only increase her salary, she would also be promoted. This was a great opportunity, but she was not happy.

" Why are you still standing there ?" Xavier, who was already standing in front of the piano asked coldly when he noticed that she was still standing in the same spot.

Clara quickly walked up to him and helped him test the piano while he looked on coldly.

" This one is not bad, she said after playing a song. The keys are good, as well as the sounds and vibration but..."

" That means it's not good, next "!!!! He said not to allow her to finish..

Clara frowned. She only wanted to tell him that purchasing a piano depended on the occasion, but he interrupted her. She had no choice but to follow him..

However, for the next few pianos he kept interrupting her coldly as if he was finding fault on purpose, making different silly excuses. The other two women, especially the manager, became tense.

" I don't like the color .

The keys are too big.

That sound is not clear. I don't like it.

Gosh!, This one is too dirty, see how it stained your fingers, I won't go for it . " He kept making different annoying excuses, but poor Clara couldn't complain.

The store manager broke out in a cold sweat. She had been in piano sales for many years but she had never seen any of the pianos being frowned upon like that, since all their pianos are imported from overseas.

He also rejected the last one and Clara was relieved she would finally stop being pressured by his Aura, but the store manager spoke up desperately.

" Wait a minute!. There is still one left, I will go push it out". She needs to do something. Out of five pianos needed. He can't leave without buying at least one of them.

" No need, he said coldly, pulling Clara to his front. Even the piano player, who was invited to South Africa for a concert tour, and won first place at Queen Elizabeth's 70th birthday party and was recognized by the president of the United States, said your pianos are not good enough. Why should I buy anything here again?" He was so arrogant , but the manager's words did not even care , rather his words kept replaying in her head.

The best pianist, who was recognized by the states , walked into her shop and she just insulted her.

The glory that belonged to her young self in the past came out fluently from his mouth. Clara was surprised this man really knew about her past.

The store manager was stunned because this was the big version of that little girl who made our country proud.

" Ha.. so what ? , after all she still met her doom because of her mental illness" Jennifer sneered. She knows very well the things others don't know about Clara because they were once close friends and she told her everything.

Xavier looked at her coldly and asked" Do you know how to spell the word defamation?"

Jennifer was somehow a secret of this person but she still replied " you are only being enchanted by her beauty. You don't worry, you will soon know what I am saying", with that she walked out with her shoes, making annoying sounds behind her . When she got to the door , Tony, who had been admiring the couple, sneered at her.

The store manager was more angry. The stupid lady who caused this just left without buying anything..

Xavier asked Tony to order the piano abroad and walked out..

" Thank you" she thanked him from the bottom of her heart. He stood up for her again, maybe because she was his wife by name, but she was moved..

" Where do you want to eat?" he asked.

Clara was surprised by his sudden attitude and she kept looking at him.

" Or do you want to eat at home" he asked again.

Clara unconsciously lowered her head and said" let's eat outside". She was already blushing.

"Tony you heard" he closed his eyes and rests his head on the headrest behind him.