Recap
“I have a suggestion for your candidates list” Mr.Dorris said to his friend.
“Really?”
“I know someone who does a phenomenal work in the field of business, she is truly an inspiration. I feel her service and social responsibility has to be recognised and acknowledged”
“Who is that?”
“Juliet Rozana, she is a freelance Financial Analyst, she is very talented and kind enough to charge minimum to zero for her valuable services. Let your technical team review her outstanding works and contribution to the society to decide whether she is eligible for this prestigious internationally recognised United Nations Youth Award”
“Thank you John for making my job easier, it was very hectic. We have to finalise the candidates soon as the big event has been planned in a month where
UN Ambassador, high commissioners and dignitaries from across the globe will come together for this prestigious event”
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   Ryan entered Henry office with a great zeal. Henry was reading a document, he barely recognised his presence.
“Come on man you can’t ignore the Heartthrob of Hollywood“
Henry sighed and said, “I have no time for your nonsense, Ryan. Unlike you, I have work in the morning”
Ben, who was observing the CCTV footage of the office, chuckled at Henry’s remarks.
   Clara came in with some files said,
“Henry, you can’t make fun of our model, we have booked him for today’s shoot”
Henry’s lips curled in disdain.
“I have come here to improve your market performance, you have to be grateful”
“For a change, why don’t we perform a stunt without camera and body double?” Henry asked curiously.
“What stunt?”
“Like… throwing you out of this glass wall, so I can work peacefully” Henry shrugged as he was annoyed at his interruption while working.
“Boys enough, let’s get to work come on” Clara intervened.
“Henry, you are doing the shoot along with him, so finish of your works and please join us”
“What?!?!?” Ryan and Henry barked at once.
“Stop acting like arch-rivals you drama queens” Clara said smilingly.
***
   Julie was pleasantly surprised while she stepped into Mr. Ross office to find Mr. Dorris and Mr. Ross, excitedly chatting.
“Good morning, Mr Ross and Mr Dorris”
“Hello Julie, I have dropped in here to personally deliver this mail to you”
Mr Dorris gave her an envelope. It definitely has something important, Julie thought.
She saw the United Nations stamp on the cover, she was clueless to its contents. She opened a letter,
  This is to inform that Ms Juliet Rozana, to be presented with United Nations Youth Award-business, for the exemplary service in promoting, supporting and enhancing the economic welfare and business community and for the relentless contribution to the society.
   Julie could still not believe her eyes even after reading the letter thrice.
“No way” she shook her head.
Mr Dorris said, “this is not any prank Julie. You can believe it”
“John had nominated your name for this award” Mr Ross mentioned.
“Oh, thank you so much sir, but I do not know whether I deserve such a biggest award”
“I just suggested your name, their technical team had done a thorough ground work, and chosen you from the list of finalists, United Nations is known for recognising, only the worthy and well deserving people as it is a globally respected organisation”
   “He is right, Congrats Juliet” Mr. Ross said.
“Get ready, the event is in a week, invitation and other details are inside the envelope” Mr Dorris stated.
Looking at her doubtful expression,
Mr Dorris explained “You know you have helped nearly hundred plus companies from failing, so you undoubtedly deserve this. It may seem small but collectively they would contribute to the GDP of our country by running a profitable business”
Julie realised the wider perspective of their criteria in choosing her for the award, she could feel happiness charging her entire system.
She wholeheartedly thanked Mr Dorris,
“Sir, you have always been my guiding light. You are the absolute reason behind this award and growth in my finance career as well”
“Mr. Ross, shall I take a break of 10 minutes to inform this news to my friends?”
“Go on” he smiled.
She called her mentor, Mr. Smith, her friends Chelsea, Angela, she had also invited them to attend the event. She met with Jim and Eva to share this news. Everyone was honestly happy for her.
***
   Ryan and Henry were sitting leisurely while the technicians got the set ready for the shoot. Angela was working on organising and placing the set properties, she was secretly ogling at Ryan Scoffs.
   She switched on the video in her phone to record a glimpse of him up close, as she wouldn’t get such opportunity to see him again. A stylist came with a tray to take off their jewellery.
   Ryan took off his rings and a chain.
Henry said, “I have none”
“What about this?” Ryan pulled up Henry’ cuffs to reveal the bracelet.
“I have never taken it off”
“It’s almost a year now”
Henry groaned.
“But I remember, I don’t see them in your previous portfolio?”
The stylist replied for Henry, “Sir, the post production team would take care of it. They would edit the pictures” she then left.
  Ryan asked ever so curiously, “why?”
“I consider it more like a commitment band” Henry’s voice was etched with sadness.
“Are you upset?”
Henry gave a small smile.
“Show me, what’s the new addition?” Ryan held his bracelet and observed it closely.
“Oh, a diamond butterfly?” Ryan raised his brows in surprise.
   Angela was speechless at the new revelation. She was anxiously waiting for the shoot to get over and in a rush to meet Chelsea.
“Chels, look at this video” she too was completely shocked.
“Mr Kingston was holding Julie’s gift so dearly all this time?”
“I am so happy for Julie” Angela gushed.
“So this is the perfect gift for Julie, we shall give it to her once she receives her award”
“When are we leaving?” asked Angela.
“Saturday is the event, we shall leave tomorrow after work as it is Friday, we would get to spend this weekend leisurely with Julie, a lot to catch up” Chelsea said excitedly.
***
   Julie personally invited Mr.Dorris and Mr. Ross to attend the event with family. Lucas and Eliza planned to bake a cake for Julie to celebrate this super news and when she reached their home she found a messy kitchen with two messy hands running the kitchen while his grandmother was quietly sitting at the bar stool helplessly observing him.
   “Oh, Julie come on,save me from this little brat, who has turned the kitchen upside down to bake you a cake, he’s over thrilled and want to do all by himself as he wants to take the sole credits of gifting you this it seems”
“Aww, my sweetie pie, I am so touched dear” she hugged Lucas fondly.
***
   Chelsea and Angela reached Julie’s apartment by friday night. Julie felt home when the girls settled by changing into their pajamas and started munching on the pizza in her cosy apartment. She did not know how did she survived a year without them. They were gossiping till three in the night and dozed off on the floor and couch. They all woke up late and started prepping Julie for the big event.
   “She will be on the international media, so work on the minuscule details” Chelsea told Angela, who was doing Julie’s face make up. Julie chose a peach colored pleated gown with a plunging V neck and a long sleeve for the evening.
   Julie took out her most prized and favourite masterpiece jewellery that she owns,
“Mr Kingston gifted me this” she said shyly.
“Ooohh!” both of them sang dramatically.
Julie covered her blushing face.
“Not any product, but your natural blush enhances your beauty, Julie” Angela complimented.
***
At the event
   There are three pairs of six eyes of the girls were about to jump out of their sockets when they heard the announcement,
“..Now we would like to call upon our honourable and distinguished guests to felicitate the award winners.
Let’s welcome Mr Philips Kingston and
Mr Henry Kingston on to the stage”
Bgm: ” Is.this.entertaining….? I I I got this, feeling, yeah you know…” 😉
       ~ Bones by Imagine Dragons
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*So here we are to the legendary meet of the leads, I guess now I can escape from all your default request about Henry and Julie’ meet. Thank you for waiting patiently my dear lovely readers🫶ðŸ»
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