Chapter 6 5

Miranda's POV

"Get me the files for M&W department." I instructed Vivian.

"Alright, Miss." she said and left. The door opened again after few minutes and I thought it'd be Vivian.

"Didn't take you much time, Vivi..." I paused when I saw Mitch.

"Hey," he greeted.

"Hi, have a seat." I offered.

"Thank you" he said as he sat down.

"Great to see you. How's Mr Malcom?" I asked.

"He's been fine. Extra fine and excited since the successful launch of the kiddies design." Mitch smiled.

Yeah, the kiddies section's designs had been launched about a month ago and it had a fast rising sales. I was actually happy I could partner with Malcom's group and suffer no harm. I eventually gave Dad a rest of mind with the first successful cooperative launch of designs with Malcom's Group. The conference men as well had to agree with me at the very end when I was adamant.

"What'd you like to have? Coffee or tea?" I asked

"Creamy coffee, please" he smiled and I nodded.

Just then, Vivian came in and gave me the file.

"Thanks. Please arrange two cups of coffee for us." I ordered before she exited my office.

"I'd like to appreciate the efforts you put into making those designs." Mitch started. "I'm sure we'll produce a lot more with further cooperation."

"That's a great thing," I answered. "But I'm sorry that might not work."

"Why?"

"I made it clear before I joined Malcom's company for the first collaboration, that I'll only do this with them and no further plans."

"But these had yielded a lot of income and I'm sure K K won't regret joining us once more." He tried to persuade.

"I'm afraid that'd be our last partnership deal " I sighed with a slight shrug.

"But it's just the first."

"And it's the last." I snapped.

Can't he just keep quiet and focus on something else. I almost had dad's back turned against me because of this deal and they still want me to have another deal with them?

"Chill girl" he chuckled and I sighed.

"Look," I started. "I had a lot of oppositions due to this deal I made with Malcom's Group. Everyone thought I'd jeopardize K.K because of this and I don't wanna go through such oppositions again." I expounded.

"It's okay. I understand" Mitch smiled.

Vivian came in with the coffee and Mitch collected the cups from her. I thanked Vivian and she left my office.

"Can we go out together some other time?" Mitch offered.

"Are you asking me out for a date?" I smirked.

"Seems so," he chuckled and I laughed. "Are you free tomorrow?"

"Yeah"

"Okay, I'll pick you up from your office when it's 7 pm. Are you fine with that?"

"Yeah, dinner date it is." I nodded.

"I have to leave now. If you'll excuse me, Miss." he took my palm in his and placed a light kiss on it. That seemed to be an habit of his. Nevertheless, I felt a blush creep unto my face.

"Bye" he said and I gave a light wave. He exited my office and I breathed out a sigh.

"I shouldn't fall for the son of my father's enemy." I thought as I continued with the files I had on my desk.

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The next day's evening arrived so fast that I didn't even remember I had a date. When it was 6:30 pm, I got a call from Mitch. He called to remind me of the date. Few minutes to seven, he came for me and led me to his car.

"Sorry, can I take my car please?" I looked at him and I could notice the look he gave me. I know I sounded stupid. Who choose to go to a date in separate cars when the guy personally came for you?

"You..." I cut in. "I'm sorry. I know that isn't how dates work but permit me to accompany you with my own car. I should have left my car at home but I forgot I have a date." I explained and almost regretted I uttered the last statement.

"It's alright. I'll lead while you follow." He said and I smiled.

"Thanks," I walked over to my car and waited for him to lead the way.

He took me to a five-star restaurant and during the date, I got to know a lot about him. Approximately two hours later, I bade him bye and head back home.

"Where are you coming back from?" I heard dad's voice.

"I went on a date, dad." I turned to face him and a smile broadened on his face.

"With who?" He asked. "Someone" I answered as I sat down.

"You won't tell your dad?"

"Nope" I stuck out my tongue

"Should I tell him or not?" I thought.

"Dad, what can I do to make you mad at me?" I suddenly asked out of the blues.

"Hmmm" he thought for a while. "Apart from the last thing you did that made me angry" he started, referring to the partnership deal with Malcom's Group. "I think I'll be more angry if you go against my will the next time." He glanced at me and my heart skipped a beat.

Something else came to my mind and I loathed the response he was yet to give.

"Dad, can I marry anyone I want?

"Yeah, except..."