Raeleigh and Jepherson talked deep into the night, but she still got up early in the morning. As soon as she woke up, she went to check on Santiago.
Hearing the knock on his door, Santiago got up to open it. Raeleigh stood outside the door. She was visibly relieved when she saw that Santiago was fine.
"Do you want to go out for breakfast?" Raeleigh couldn't tell Santiago that she had gone out of her way just to fuss over him.
He glanced at her with disdain in his eyes. "I thought you came to see me."
"Please, don't flatter yourself."
She then walked away. Subconsciously glancing at her surroundings, the door behind her closed, and she went to made breakfast.
She had been outside for some time before the three guys woke up.
It was the first time she had seen the locals in the morning; they were busy shouting out their wares to attract customers.
Some would inadvertently raise their hands at Raeleigh to greet her, and she would return the greeting in second nature.
Raeleigh even bought a few apples. When Jepherson came out, she happened to return, carrying the apples with her. He casually took the apples from her and walked back in with his hand around her, asking how many she bought and how much she paid.
"A dollar per apple. I bought five, and they gave me one for free, so six."
Raeleigh felt a little self- conscious at the enthusiastic welcome she received.
Jepherson took Raeleigh inside and headed to the kitchen. He put the apples on a platter, then went out to get Santiago and Jacky.
Jepherson knocked twice on Santiago's door, and it didn't take long for Santiago to get up.
Santiago first went to wash up. By the time he came out and joined them, Jepherson and Raeleigh were already eating.
"Don't forget your lunch with Mr. Jormen. Bring Raeleigh and Jacky with you and the tea leaves as well. Tell him they're from you."
After he was done eating, Jepherson wiped his mouth and stood up.
Raeleigh got up as well and saw Jepherson to the door. "Do you have something to attend to?"
"My grandmother wants me to go back. I'll go and take a look."
Jepherson got into the car and told Raeleigh, who was standing outside, "Remember what you promised me. If you break it, I will..."
"I know. I won't break it."
The chauffeur instantly closed the door as soon as he heard Jepherson knock on the armrest. He greeted Raeleigh politely before turning around and got into the car.
Raeleigh didn't go back in until the car drove out of sight. Meanwhile, the other two had already finished eating, and Santiago went to get changed. He threw the box of tea leaves to Raeleigh and said, "Don't forget to take this with you."
Raeleigh hurriedly caught the box then followed Santiago and Jacky back to Capital City to meet Mr. Jormen.
Mr. Jormen worked in the government sector, but he was mainly responsible for human resources.
Mr. Jormen had booked a table and called Santiago then after in hopes that he would meet up. Santiago declined the day before, leading Mr. Jormen to make another call early that morning. However, Santiago first got himself a fancy outfit to change into when they arrived at Capital City and even went to his family beauty salon to get his hair styled before they rendezvoused with Mr. Jormen. By the time he was ready, it was already noon.
Mr. Jormen made another call to Santiago, and he responded by saying he was nearby, then asked where they would be dining.
Raeleigh sat in the car and peered at Santiago. He liked green; the greener, the better, emeralds especially.
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