Back at Stars Bank intl.
"Gather round everyone,I have an important message to pass to you all." the manager said signaling them to listen to him.
They all paid attention to him and stopped what they were doing.
"I have been observing everyone lately and seeing who is more hardworking and doesn't slack off during working hours." The manager said and his gazed was on Noah for a few seconds before continuing with his sentence.
Noah had a complicated look on his face and wondered why the Manager looked at him like that.
Was he trying to say he slacks off during working hours?
Or....
He wasn't hardworking? Infact Noah was very hardworking, he works diligently and make sure there wasn't any complaints about him.
He works hard to be promoted so his pay would increase but it seems the manager hasn't been seeing his efforts.
Noah had a bad feeling of what the Manager was going to say next.
And he felt something was amiss, the way he talks sounded like he was trying to point out that some people weren't taking their job seriously.
He looked at him directly and that answered Noah's questions, he was referring to him.
He was been working at Stars Bank for 5 years and the director never mentioned him. This made him very sad, the manager probably has favorites and he wasn't among them.
"Well, you all know how hardworking Mr Ben has been hardworking and putting the company's affairs before his. He deserves a promotion, am I right?" The manager seemed very happy to announce this.
Everyone were stunned!
Especially Noah, He didn't expect that the Manager wouldn't notice his efforts. He was utterly shocked and didn't know how to react.
He looked towards Mr Ben and saw his lips curved into a smile but it was quick and not everyone would notice.
But Noah managed to see right through him.
There was definitely something going on.
Despite having a lot to say, everyone cheered and said kind words towards Mr Ben.
Even though he wasn't capable and rather lazy at work, they couldn't voice out their opinions.
After it was settled, Mr Ben was promoted to a higher level and Noah was very sad about it.
That should have been me...
He didn't show it that he was upset,he knew there was nothing he could do about it so he gave up the idea of meeting with the manager later.
After work he called Laura and asked if she needed him to pick her up where she was.
He didn't bother asking her how the interview went, they would talk about it when they get home.
But she declined and said she would be fine own her own.
Emily was with her and wanted to chat with her for a while.
Upon hearing Emily's name,his expression turned gloomy and became even more sad.
After Laura said she would find her way, he didn't ask anything else and ended the call.
He was in deep thoughts for a while.
He really likes Emily and has kept it with him for all this years.
He felt he wasn't good enough for her and doesn't want her to suffer with him.
He wanted to work hard to take care of his family and his woman.
Noah decided to keep it buried in him until he became very successful to pursue her.
I think that's the best decision for now,I will work hard and pursue her.
No one knows about his feelings for Emily not even his own sister.
Laura would definitely support him if he told her but he wasn't ready to.
"Goodbye mister." Few of the workers greeted him when they saw him leaving.
He smiled and bowed slightly to return their kind gesture.
.....
"Who called you now?" Emily asked casually.
"Oh it was my brother Noah,he wanted to pick me up but I want to spend more time with you." Laura explained.
Emily didn't reply immediately, she was in deep thoughts for a while.
Laura saw that her expression changed and asked worriedly," Are you okay? I'm not leaving soon so don't worry "
She thought Emily was already missing her and didn't want her to leave sooner.
Emily snapped out if it and smiled sweetly,"Of course baby,I'm not worried."
They both smiled and continued chatting.
The two ladies didn't seem to notice someone outside the restaurant who fixed his gaze on Laura the whole time but she didn't notice.
The strange man in black made a call and said in a low tone,"In a restaurant sir, anything else you want me to do."
The man on the other end finally spoke," No, wait for my orders."
"And keep your eyes on her." He added nonchalantly.