The next morning, Andre woke up to a text saying he was to join the others for a brief orientation that morning and the training was starting in earnest. The tournament was two months away.
A broad smile appeared on his lips. Now, he'll be fully engaged. He'll move from the office to the training and vice versa. He is glad he has no responsibility besides his mother's. Because as it is, he needs all the time in the world.
He didn't go to the office that morning but went for the orientation at the sports council. He made new friends and soon, they were given their jerseys as they were starting the training the next day, morning and evening.
The coach walked over to Andre and said “Torello, you're the only athlete that was enlisted in the team without lobbying for this opportunity, and I have confidence in you. No matter what happens, the medal should be your goal!”
“I also want to express my gratitude for this opportunity. I will aim for a medal and I hope to bring home the glory” Andre assured, holding the coach's arm firmly in a handshake.
“I'm holding that against you as a promise, Andre Torello” the coach insisted, smiling broadly. Immediately he met this dude, he liked him. He hoped they would be able to get along and together, bring home the glory indeed.
“You can say that” Andre assured and the coach was going to say that he has confidence in his promises when a feminine voice came from behind “I have faith in your words Andre Torello”
Andre turned and saw it's one of the ladies who also attended the orientation. At this time, they've introduced themselves and they know each other's names.
“Thank you Rita” Andre appreciated, got down to his back pack and left. He glanced at his wristwatch, it's almost past lunch time already. He needed to go to the office, get lunch along the way, do some coupling and inform Camella of the good news.
“Can I ride with you in your car?” Rita asked, walking quickly to catch up with Andre’s pace. She liked the dude immediately when she saw him. He is charming and has an imposing presence.
“If you're going in my direction, sure,” he said, slowing down and glancing at her. She nodded and soon, they got into the car. A few minutes after leaving the premises of the sports council,Rita glanced at him.
“Let's stop by for lunch Andre, my stomach churns” She requested. She wants to be around him. She wants to stall for time and get to enjoy his quiet companionship. She likes him already.
“Oh no, I'll drop you off at a restaurant but I need to be somewhere else already. I won't be able to accompany you” Andre explained. He was famished himself but since he was behind schedule, he would eat at the company's restaurant.
“I want to treat you to lunch. Can you just take a few minutes and share my table with me?” Rita coaxed. Her car was behind, she had told her chauffeur to drive the car after them. All she wants is to be by his side.
“I appreciate your kind gesture. But I won't be accepting your favours right now. Maybe next time” Andre refused. For heaven's sake, why does he feel her gaze on him was not a normal one?
“I'm sorry but I insist except…” she trailed off, smiling as she turned to glance at him briefly. She saw his side beard, dark and adding charm to his already cute jawline.
Andre chuckled and asked “except what?” He demanded, glanced at her and kept his gaze on the steering wheel again.
“You're not man enough to share a table with a beautiful woman like me!” Rita tucked and Andre turned and glanced at her sharply and they locked eyes and suddenly both of them started laughing.
In the Wood's Electroworld, Camella Wood was pacing back and forth. She's restless and unhappy. She needed to talk to Andre and he'd not come to the company that day yet. She tried reaching him on his cellphone but he wasn't answering his phone.
So many wild thoughts flying through her mind. Has Jack and his parents done something horrible to him? Have they threatened him or something? After the confrontation with his dad that morning, they are head bent on her agreeing to the wedding.
According to them, she was seen flirting with Andre at an ungodly hour, she was seen getting into his car and spending time together in a tinted car. Such baseless accusations against her and her dad were not helping matters.
Her dad scolded her and said isn't Andre doing well with the company now? What other reasons does she have to stall the wedding? Why is she acting so arrogant and mighty simply because the Johnson's parents love and try to understand her.
She was given twenty four hours by her dad to come upon a date. And she's not sure of any date, so she should discuss it with her fiance and pick a day. The argument was tough and the scolding was loud.
Jack can go any length to ruin Andre if he feels he is standing in his way. First the first time, in her office. Secondly when they went to lunch together, it was fierce that day and now, he feels Andre was dating her secretly.
If she doesn't see him soon, she will inform the police. She cannot allow any harm to come to him because of her. No, she would never allow it to happen.
“Miss Camella, why are you so worried about Andre? It's not like he is just like every employee, he is a partner and might choose not to come to the office every day” Fred Maxwell cautioned.
He doesn't understand, she's not concerned about him as a boss but as something else. He already knows that she has a crush on him and it has become so glaring at her actions towards him.
“Really, huh? Why isn't he answering his phone then?” Camella snapped at him. Oh gosh, she wishes Fred would understand what she's going through at the moment.
“But he's fine, there's nothing to worry about” Fred Maxwell coaxed. She's worrying herself unnecessarily for no just cause.
“But I am worried about him, I am,” Camella blurted, unable to control her agitation. She wants to talk to him and be sure he's safe.
“That's because you have a crush on him!”