LOVE AND SACRIFICE (Love And Sacrifice)
CHAPTER 50

"How are you, Kay?" said Thomas, letting go of his embrace. A warm hug is a sign of friendship.

Kaylee immediately took Thomas to work.

"As you can see I'm fine, Thomas. I'm happy to be in my hometown and be myself" Kaylee answered Thomas's question moments ago.

Thomas smiled as he patted his own thigh. "Yes I can see it from your face" Thomas replied. He knows about Kaylee and Flint.

"Did Flint know you were back in Chicago, Kay?"

Kaylee shrugged her one shoulder. "I don't know. I don't want to know about your best friend. But I hope he's okay. Our relationship is over" Kaylee said with a bitter smile.

Thomas knows, Kaylee still holds a taste for Flint. He could see in the girl's eyes when he told her about the relationship between him and Flint.

"Kaylee..I invited Flint to my mom and dad's tonight, is that okay? You know, ever since we found out our parents were friends I've thought of you as my own sister. While Flint is my best friend".

Kaylee nodded her head. "Yes I understand, don't think about it. When I meet your best friend, I'll be fine. Even I can avoid it" Kaylee replied.

Thomas was suspicious of that. Both Flint and Kaylee loved each other even though at the last meeting the two were not okay.

"Tock..

"Tock..

"Come in!

Lucy is seen opening the door to Kaylee's office.

"Miss, all the ingredients for the Axton hotel flower arrangement are here. Miss Claire checked. Are we straight-up now?"

"Oh yeah, I'll be with you guys. Um... Thomas do you want to see us arrange flowers or are you just waiting here?"

"Of course seeing you guys, I also want to help with your work Kay" replied the handsome man following Kaylee's footsteps.

Claire and Regan begin arranging some fresh flowers in a clear crystal vase. As Marie mama Thomas wished.

Flowers that have been arranged on the table, for the finishing Kaylee is the one who did it. More-less Kaylee himself will intervene, so that the results will be perfect as desired by his client.

There were already two flower arrangements ready on the table. Red roses are combined with edelweiss flowers. These flowers symbolize eternity and true love for the couple who love each other.

"Are you the one who arranged the beautiful flower?", asked Thomas right behind Claire.

Claire, who was in focus, worked in shock and turned her face to the source of the voice right behind her. Both of Claire's eyes rounded seeing Thomas behind her.

"Mr Thomas Axton?"

"Thomas. Thomas alone", err the owner of the name.

"It's better to hear" said Thomas standing next to Claire. "You want to teach me how to make beautiful flower arrangements as you make them?", he whispered as if he was afraid to hear others.

But Kaylee who was standing next to Regan saw Claire blush. "It looks like they are quickly familiar", Kaylee's inner smile.

I spent some time arranging flowers. Even until the last of Thomas's series still accompanied them. According to Thomas, what's wrong he contributed to enliven the Axton and Marie event later tonight.

"Everything is ready in the car. Me and the two workers will take him to the hotel soon. It's three in the afternoon. I think the time is right for the arrangement in the hotel ballroom, Kay", said Regan asked Kaylee for permission.

"Yes you're right. Go with Sandro and Kevin. While Claire and I will soon catch up with you" Kaylee said.

Regan nodded her head. "Then we meet there".

"Yes. You guys take care to bring the flowers, Regan avoid shocks".

"Don't worry boss. As usual", exclaimed Regan laughing.

Thomas noticed that all of Kaylee's work processes and his team were solid.

"Claire we have to get ready for the hotel too" Kaylee said.

"Kay, but we haven't cleansed our bodies. We need to shower and change into party clothes.."

Kaylee was silent at Claire's words. "Yes too".

Thomas sees Kaylee and Claire looking confused. "Kaylee, just bring your clothes. Tonight you and Claire will sleep in my room at the hotel. It will certainly make your job easier" said Thomas.

Kaylee seemed to think.

"Thomas was right, Kay, let's just get some clothes at your house and go straight to Thomas's hotel".

Kaylee nodded her head. The sign agreed with the idea. Because going back and forth would certainly take their time. Because Kaylee's house with the Axton hotel is quite far away.

"Let's get our clothes Claire".

Kaylee saw Thomas. "Thomas aren't you getting ready, is this your mom and dad's show?"

"I'll take you to the hotel and then just go home" replied Thomas.

Kaylee nodded her head. "You just wait, it's my house. It's only two houses away from here" Kaylee told Thomas, who was sitting in a chair.

"Yes" the man answered briefly. While looking at his phone. He seems to be contacting someone. Kaylee and Claire walk to the house.

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