Chapter 21

"Thanks for the seafood." Becky took Colin's hand as they walked out of the family room. It was Thursday, two days after the office birthday dinner. 

They hadn't seen each other since and he really wanted to see her that night, even though he and some other top executives had already stayed very long in the office after the closing hour. The plans for the acquisition of the Singapore company were at a very top gear now. 

He branched at the popular HOUSE OF CLAWS to get her seafood boil and wine, knowing how much she liked seafood 

"It's nothing, sweet." He squeezed her hand and kissed it. They talked for about five minutes, leaning against his car before Becky said, "I better let you go. It's late already."  

"I will call you later," he said reluctantly and kissed her on the lips. 'Don't sleep until I call." 

"No, I won't," she smiled up into his face. "How can I sleep before a good night call from my baby boo?" she teased