Chapter 17. Out of His Control

Alexander was going through some document in the office when Dave walked in. He sighed and was about telling him he was too busy to allow any distractions because he knew how Dave always behaved around him. But one look at his face, Alexander knew Dave was not alright.

Dave pulled the chair opposite the table and sat down wearily on it.

“You look tired,” Alex commented. “Do you need a break from work?”

“I am fine,” Dave interjected.

Alex observed for a while and decided not to push it.

“I got a call from home,” he told him instead. Dave looked at him.

“Your mum? Is everything okay?”

Alex chuckled and flipped a page.

“Everything is okay. In fact, they are throwing a party.”

“Okay? And what is the occasion?” Dave asked.

“I have no Idea,” Alex shrugged.

“So they called you to attend the party? I would like to know, who put across the call?”

“My dad, amazingly,” Alex knew what Dave was thinking.