Siren Song

'I wonder if he has woken up by now to find me gone.' Guilt instantly panged and she tried hard to not picture it. 'Maybe he is preparing now to go home, or maybe he is already on his way home. So far from here. Far from me. I hope he has an easy, steady flight. Good bye my love.'

'No, no, stop crying in public. Just keep it together for now!' Brushing away the tears that naturally sprang up when she thought of him. Leaning against the window of her first class seat, Chang tried to busy her mind staring at the shrunken scenery.

Once landed she grabbed the first taxi that came by the airport, and directed them to her grands-père's. Staring out the window at the lavender and cypress lined road Chang let her mind wander back to him.

Sooner than she thought the two pulled up at the ornate gates. At first they were denied entry, but Chang pressed on the speaker box, refusing to be denied so easily.

"This is Charmaine Elaenora Dumont, I am here to see my grand-père. You will let me in."

After she spoke there was silence on the other end before the gates opened smoothly. Paying the driver, Chang stepped into the sunlit courtyard, shielding her eyes from the bright wash of light. As she stepped up to the door, it swung open inwardly.

Chang nodded her head at the maid who held the door and made her way to Jean-Jacques Dumont's study, where he almost always was.

Like she thought, she found him there, standing facing a window with his hands clasped behind his back. His desk was littered with all kinds of documents looking unusually messy.

Hearing her enter he turned to her slowly, anticipating her arrival.

"What are you doing here my dear? Charmaine, what is with your appearance, where is Monsieur Liang?"

At his question her carefully constructed dam of glass shattered and all her tears rushed out. Covering her face with her hands she stood there rooted.

"What happened? Did he do something to you?" Hurrying to her side Jean-Jacques Dumont's tone grew more stern in warning.

"No, it's what I did to him!" Hearing her grand-père try to blame Jian she cried even harder. Sitting her down her grand-père had one of the maids bring her some tea as well as some breakfast while she explained what happened.

"I am sorry my dear to hear that your reunion has only ended in sorrow for you."

"It is what it is. If it's alright may I take an extended leave from Bouleau Argenté?" Sniffling, Chang nibbled on the edge of some hard bread with brie and vegetables.

"Is there someone already covering for your position while you are away.

"No to be honest I completely forgot that it was Monday and that I was supposed to be back today with all that was in my mind."

"That is fine, I understand. Is there someone suitable from within the office that would be able to cover for your position temporarily?"

'It's funny I had been thinking if the same thing since HE had brought it up.'
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"I would have to say that Andreu Ferrier would be an effective replacement. He is cool, calm, and keeps and pleasant disposition even with difficult customers. He has only dealt with contracts with less monetary value, but I believe that he will do well with this opportunity."

"Then I shall call to let them know. Take all the time you need, I will be waiting for when you return."

'This may actually be a blessing in disguise a tabloid had tried to restir up the gossip about her. I will not tell her as I have already put a stop to it.'