“This is your favorite fish. Delilah specially bought this for you as she said you need to eat better.” Joan picked up a piece offish and fed it to Larry.
Delilah had always been observant. She knew the idiosyncrasies of Joan, Larry, and Lucius.
“Yummy! But nothing beats the fact that my wife cooks well!” Larry grabbed her by her waist and pulled her towards him. He had a naughty look in his eyes.
“Watch your image!” Joan chided and knocked him lightly on his head.
He did not have to put on any pretense in front of her. Larry put his face close to hers and blew gently into her ears
“Larry!” Jessica yelled as she barged into the room.
Joan immediately stood up from Larry's lap, looking embarrassed. And there was an awkward silence in the air.
“I'm so sorry. I did not realize you are having your lovey-dovey moment. Please go on. I will get out of here.” Jessica jested and turned to leave.
“Stop there!” Larry grunted.
“Shoot. What's up?”
Jessica stood by the door and hesitated. Should I stay or should I leave?
“I'll go to the washroom.” Joan made an excuse and left the office.
“Well done, Larry! You have made quick progress with Joan!” Jessica ran over to Larry and slapped him on his shoulders.
She had dispensed with formality and was acting pally with him. Larry looked up at her solemnly.
Jessica had a look of guilt in her eyes and was smiling sheepishly as she knew she hit him too hard earlier. “Hehe...”
“Out with it, and stop being a nuisance,” Larry groused.
He doesn't have to be so cold to me just because his wife is back, does he? Jessica glared at him and protested in silence.
“Are you going to just keep mum? Then get out, or I'll call for the security.”
“Alright, I'll speak. My bookstore business has improved, so I thought of exploring with you
about starting a franchise,” she stated.
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