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Chapter 23 - Making friends

Lexi's pov;

" Good morning, Mrs. Kim". Mrs. Morgan said as I entered the shop with my bag slung across my arms. I went to drop Nelson earlier and I saw the principal.

We exchanged pleasantries after which he sent Nelson to his class and invited me to sit.

" Did he tell you what happened?".

" He did".

" I'm really sorry about that".

" It wasn't your fault sir. But please make sure that doesn't happen again. We both know my husband's contribution to this school and the least you could do to repay us is to make sure my son is treated right".

" Such a thing will not happen again".

" I'd be grateful sir. I'll take my leave now".

" Take care ma'am".

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"Mrs. Morgan. Good morning". I gave a small smile.

I went to our office. Alex was already there, leaning on the wall, probably lost in thought.

" Hey, Lex". I tapped him lightly.

" Hey, morning". He replied and went to sit down. He started knitting.

" What are we doing today?".

" That". He pointed at a list on his table. It was our to-do list for today.

" 10 pairs of socks,2 shirts,4 trousers ( baby clothes), 2 cardigans,a pair of gloves". I read it out.

" Let's start with the socks". He said.

I nodded and brought out the measurements for the socks and we started work in earnest.

We continued knitting in silence until someone opened the door. It was Mrs. Morgan.

" Well done guys".

" Thank you Mrs. Morgan".

" Lisa called in sick today. She'll be taking some days off. And this". She dropped a paper on the table.

" We are required to make 200 pieces of cardigans and we are to deliver them in two days. How do we go about it? The other teams are very busy".

" 200 you said?". Alex gasped.

" Yeah. You both are the only ones available. Should we reject this deal?".

" Of course. There's no way we can make it".

" Can I work from home? I mean,can I take it home. That way, I'd have more time?". I asked.

" Yeah sure".

" Then let's take it".

Alex looked at me with a are you crazy look.

" Are you sure you can do it?". She asked.

" Sure,both of us can do it". I replied confidently.

" Ok then. You can forgo the to-do list for today and start this now".

" Ok".

I took the list and look at the requirements.

" See". I turned to Alex," it would be easy".

" Unbelievable". He mumbled as he started working on one.

I also started with one already.

" Indeed. You know you are my namesake". I started.

" Really?".

" Yeah, I'm Alexandra. I just prefer Xandra".

" Cool". He muttered. All his attention on his knitting.

" Well,as you are emulating my name,you should also emulate my knitting speed. That's if you want us to make it".

" You are a walking legend".

" How many hours does it take you to knit 50?".

" 5 days".

" What!". I exclaimed. " That's super slow".

" I'm not you".

" You'll knit 50 cardigans in two days. Make sure to complete it before the deadline".

" I can't".

" You can and you will".

" Even if I do, what about the remaining 150?".

" Leave them to me just focus on what you have to do".

" As you say".

We worked till lunch time.

" Aren't you having lunch?". Alex asked as he stood up to get his lunch.

" I'm busy. Will you feed me? I'm quite hungry".

" How would you... Gosh, you made me talk too much today already and I don't like it a bit".

" Your bad. It was fun".

" What do you want for lunch?".

" Vegetable salad and ice cream. Take money from my bag".

He opened my bag and took some money.

" You could have been a gentleman and buy me lunch".

" You're rich. Why would I?".

He left and came back soon aftet with the food. He sat down and started eating his lunch while he dropped mine beside me.

I don't know why but I just enjoy teasing him.

" You were supposed to feed me". He didn't even acknowledge me.

" Annoying". I said as I paused knitting to have my lunch.

" Great". I said as I tasted the salad.

" Where did you get this?".

" Munchinkins". He said simply.

' note, get dinner from munchinkins when leaving'.

I knew I wouldn't be able to make dinner. I finished my food fast and resumed knitting.

" Xandra". I heard Mrs. Morgan called. I didn't even knew when she came in as I was too engrossed.

" Mrs. Morgan".

" Well done.You should take a break".

" Uh".

" Take a break Xandra. You've been working all day. You should take a stroll or something. Alex can show you around". She took the knitting pin from me.

" I'm not tired". I groaned. Honestly I was.

She dragged me up. " You both should take a stroll. Show her around. You've been sitting all day".

Alex led the way and I followed as he showed me all the places in Col's Designs.

" They are also pretty busy". I said as we got to the sewing section.

" Yeah".

" Let's be friends".

" Bad idea".

" Uh".

" I sulk at friendship".

We continued our stroll and finally went back.

As I continued knitting, I thought of Max and tears fell from my eyes. I unconsciously raised my hand to wipe the tears. My face stung. I forgot I was holding a knitting pin and I cut myself making a thin line across my left cheek. I yelped. Alex looked up and probably saw blood on my face.

" What the hell". He exclaimed. He quickly went to bring the first aid kit. He first wiped the blood then treated it. It stung, I winced.

" Sorry". He muttered and blew on it. I felt better.

" Thanks".

" What happened and you seemed to be crying even before that".

I felt tears fall from my eyes when I think of why I'm crying. He quickly helped me wiped it before it got to my injury.

" It hurts like hell".

" Sorry. It'll heal soon".

" I hope so".

" You'll be the most silly friend anyone can have".

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