Planned Baby

Chapter 30 NICK & QUEN

In a few weeks, my twins will turn five. We all agreed that we will celebrate the twins’ birthday in Kade Quinn Island along. We invited some family friends like Nick, Luna, and Jace. The twins invited their close friends, some of them are with their parents, some are with their nannies.

The preparation for the twins’ birthday is done. I ask Kaela for some help in managing the said party because I want to focus on my presentation with Mr. Schulz. My team and I are now having overtime to make sure that our presentation with Mr. Schulz tomorrow will be perfect.

When I reach home, the twins are already asleep. I watch them sleep peacefully for a few minutes, then I kiss them and whisper to them good night. I was about to go to my room when I saw Ulie come out of his room.

“You just got home?” He asked.

I nodded at him. “Yes. We reviewed our presentation for tomorrow. We want to make sure that we are not missing anything. We want it to be perfect.”

He went to me and hugged me. “I’m sure that you will get this deal. Quen might be arrogant but he was fair went it comes to business.”

“Why? You think he has something against me?” I ask curiously.

I was trying to remove his hand that’s still hugging me, but he just hugs me tighter. I just let him be.

“I don’t mean it like that. I just want to say that I’m sure you will get this deal because Quen is a fair businessman. He is not the type of person that is looking on the background, but on the skills and potential of a person or business.” Ulie explained himself.

“He seems like a great guy.”

“He is.”

I smiled, it’s his first time complementing a guy. He didn’t complement Nick this way.

“You miss him?” I suddenly ask.

Finally, Ulie releases me from his hug. He flinched when I told him he misses him.

“Don’t even try to deny it. You never complimented a guy when you are with me.”

He sighed aloud. “I guess, I did.”

***

This is it!

I can feel the nervousness of my team as we are waiting for Mr. Schulz in his conference room.

A moment later, Mr. Ortaleza went inside the conference room along with Mr. Schulz and some other executives.

We did the usual introduction. Then we proceed with the presentation. I will be the one who will present our design draft for Schulz Tech.

“The creation of the first Schulz Tech office building here in the Philippines recognizes its company status as a global technology leader. This office building has an initial 1,500 Schulz Tech employees and is expected to continue to grow.” I started my speech.

“We made a two distinct office building that linked by a central reception and created a new gateway development into Schulz Tech building; two decked parking areas for cars and bicycles are also provided. Tailored to Schulz Tech’s identity as the world-leading IT company the building is inspired by the structure of silicon.”

“The interior design carries the silicon themes into every detail; focused working zones are separated, with crisp glazed partitions allowing visible connectivity across all spaces, whilst the collaborative areas break down the rectilinear forms into the ‘diamond’ areas, a focus for the exchange of ideas and concepts at the end of each office wing. The design detail permeates through to every element, including such details as the bespoke crystalline door handles.”

I showed them other areas and a blueprint of our design. After I end my presentation, the executives begin to ask questions about my presentation.

So far, all the feedback that we got from them was positive. We are now waiting for Mr. Schulz's feedback.

“I like the design except for one thing. I want to revise the cafeteria. I am well aware that you work with them on several projects. I am also aware that they are the exclusive partner of LHI. But don’t assume that I would want Hearst to be in my company.” He said in a cold voice.

I was shocked by his feedback. But he was right, I was habituated to Hearst Restaurant Group that I unconsciously did the cafeteria based on Hearst standard.

“Gave me the revised design before we proceed in signing our contract.”

Our eyes widen by his last statement. We got the deal!!!

***

After we met with Schulz Tech, my team decided to celebrate since we got the deal. We went to Hearst Restaurant near the Schulz tech office.

“I thought that we will not get this deal because of his comment on the cafeteria. It was such a huge relief that he still likes our work.” Belle couldn’t hide her excitement.

Among us all, Belle was the most eager in wanting to get this deal. It was so obvious that she had a crush on him.

“Agree. But is there something going on between Mr. Schulz and Nick?” Luna can’t help but be curious.

I can’t blame her, because I am also intrigued because of his statement. Is it because Nick replaced him as Ulie’s best friend? Or because Nick also likes Hadley Adelson?

“It seems like it. I mean, with that kind of statement, I’m pretty sure something is going on between them.” Belle agreed on Luna.

Luna then faced me. “How about you Ellie? What do you think?”

I just shrugged. “It’s better for us not to know. I mean, it’s none of our business. It’s not good gossiping about your client you know.”

The two pouted their lips because of my statement.

“Ellie!”

I look at the guy who called my name. “Nick! What are you doing here?” Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

“Is it weird to see me in my restaurant?” Then he chuckled.

I rolled my eyes. “Whatever Nick!”

“Why are guys here?” He asked.

“We are just celebrating for closing our deal with Schulz Tech,” Luna answered him.

“Oh! Congrats!” He just said.

“Is there something going on between you and Mr. Schulz?” Luna can’t help but ask.

Luna can be a successful reporter if she wanted to. She’s good at gossiping.

“Why did you ask?”

Nick seated on the chair next to me and order more food. After he was done with his order, Luna started to tell him about what happened in our presentation with Mr. Schulz.

“He really said that?”

Belle and Luna nodded at him and patiently waited for his reaction.

“Well, the feeling is mutual. I never had a plan on doing business with him.”