"Yes," Lawrence nodded. "Why?"
Evelyn said, "Then why do you look as if you were running over?"
"I see," Lawrence said while shrugging. "There wasn't a parking space when I arrived. So I parked in the neighbouring parking lot. I was worried that you would wait too long, so I ran over." He then sighed and said, "But I still kept you waiting for a while."
"It doesn't matter." Evelyn smiled and said, "Luckily I didn't leave earlier."
"That's right," Lawrence nodded, "Luckily you didn't leave. Otherwise, I will be embarrassed to meet you again."
Sometimes, the difference between explaining on site and afterwards was really significant.
"Sir, your coffee." The waiter came for serving.
"Thank you."
"You're welcome. Young Miss, your juice."
"Thank you."
"You're welcome. Please enjoy."
The waiter took the tray and was about to leave when Lawrence suddenly stopped him, "Wait a minute."
"Sir, is there anything else you need?"
Lawrence asked, "May I know where I can charge my phone? I didn't find any portable charger here."
"Sir, you can go to the bar. If you prefer, you can put it there."
"Okay." Lawrence nodded. Then, he took out his phone and handed it to the waiter. "I'll have to trouble you then."
"It's no trouble at all."
The waiter took Lawrence's phone and left. Lawrence smiled at Evelyn and said, "It's not convenient with a power-off phone."
"Indeed." The most important reason was that he couldn't call her just before.
If it hadn't been because his cell phone had no electricity, she wouldn't have been sitting there alone while guessing his thoughts, and finally preparing to leave in upsets.
Lawrence raved, "It seems to be the first time we meet this way."
Evelyn was stunned and was about to refute, but then she nodded with a smile.
When they first met, she didn't know who he was. When they met again, he was Laurant. The gentleman touched her. But it wasn't a happy ending.
Afterwards, they have met several times, but not like it was this day.
Therefore, it could be said that this was the first time they met this way. He came as Lawrence and she came as Evelyn. They were who they were.
"That's right."
"But what surprised me the most was that you asked me out." Lawrence said and then grinned, "Do you know how surprise I was when I heard it in the phone, Evelyn? I even checked the calendar to see whether it was any special day after I hung up the phone."
Evelyn was amused by what he said. "What did you find? Was it anything special about that day?"
Lawrence was a bit dumbfounded, "It was only a Saturday." Other than that, he really didn't find anything special.
"Ha!"
He always knew that Evelyn was beautiful, but it was the first time that he had seen her dressed up.
She was wearing a simple pair of jeans and a cotton-padded jacket this day. But she didn't seem dull at all. On the contrary, she looked very young and energetic. Wearing a light makeup, she seemed in good spirits and looked attractive.
Evelyn couldn't help blushing. She thought it was lucky that the makeup artist has made her blush. Otherwise, her face would be extra red.
At this moment, she felt that she must say something, better to change the topic.
Not knowing what else to say,
she stammered, "Well... It seems... You don't look like having a good rest."
Lawrence nodded. "Indeed. You know, I've just been back. My father asked me to join the company since I've graduated. Of course, I didn't parachute as management team member. My father told me that if I want to know the real condition of the company, I should experience it myself instead of listening to others only."
Evelyn didn't understand, "What do you mean?"
"I mean, I'm just an ordinary staff right now." Lawrence didn’t feel embarrassed at all. "I think that's good for me to know the basic practices first. If I am capable to take the lead in the future, I won't feel trouble."
"I see. That's good."
"That's what I'm thinking. I'm still young anyway. Just take time to learn. I'm not in a hurry to be the leader."
"I see."
"Evelyn," said Lawrence, "what department do you think I'm in?"
Evelyn suddenly wanted to be naughty. She said, "It can't be cleaning department, can it?"
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