Get Back to You 66 Official Work partners

Giselle talked about her education abroad and her previous job experiences. Both the guys listened to her patiently as she kept explaining her career path. Time flew as their stomach started growling. Shane proposed an idea to have their meal together as a commemoration for Giselle joining the KeyLine Publication. Jayce loved the idea as he kept suggesting a lot of restaurants where they can order online. The trio picked a place and placed their orders online. While waiting for their food, Jayce requested Giselle to have a private conversation. Shane agreed as he still hasn't taken a shower yet.

Jayce invited Giselle out to Shane's beautiful greenery garden at the backyard. Shane loved nature, and so he maintained his private garden which is home to many flowers, vegetables, and fruits. His favorite was strawberries, as the garden is widespread around a vast area, there were many strawberries planted over the backyard. Therefore, whenever they ripe to delicious fruit, the garden looked like it is kissed by a gorgeous woman with her red lipstick; leaving marks all around.

As both the adults took over the backyard and settled on the patio, Jayce started speaking.

"Giselle, I want you to tell me about your family."

Giselle looked at him with doubtful eyes. She was surprised to notice Jayce having a serious look on his face. Giselle hesitated for a moment.

"I mean if you're not comfortable you don't need to share."

Giselle shook her head. She spoke out.

"Mr. Jayce, I'm afraid that I won't be able to provide all personal details. But, I will share my current life status with you. I'm a divorced single mother with my daughter, Lia. I take care of her now. My ex-husband, Ethan Ruz is back in London. Our divorce was mutual, and we both prioritize Lia first. I have worked in the publishing industry previously as mentioned. And, that's it."

Giselle's crispy talk gave Jayce an outline picture of Giselle's life right now.

"... so you?" Jayce stuttered.

Giselle was eagerly listening as she leaned in her face towards Jayce.

"... so you... don't plan on falling in love with another MAN..." Jayce blurted out shyly.

Hearing him talk like that made Giselle roll her eyes, but never did as it would be inappropriate. Instead, she gave him a firm reply which almost knocked out Jayce from doing his experiments upon Giselle.

"My love right now is only for my daughter Lia and no one, Mr. Jayce. I'm a mother now. Not a single women. I know what's my priority."

Jayce looked stumped.

"Good."

He chuckled and changed the topic to ease Giselle. What else is better than talking about his works.

"So, how do you find my books, Giselle? Interesting?" Jayce started.

"How did you know that I've read your books?" Giselle gasped as she looked at him with curious eyes.

"Giselle, I write a romance novel. If not, I'm pretty confident that every single female has read my novel once, or even heard about it." Jayce winked at me. Giselle sighed and replied to him.

"Well, Mr. Jayce, yes, I have read your novels, and I think they are great."

"Just that!!!" Jayce's face dropped as he heard Giselle giving him the 'standard answer' she knew that it might make him feel down. So, once again, with the help of Mr. Wallace's tips, Giselle gave him a reply.

"Yes and I think 'Tainted Love' is by far my favorite book of yours. It had a simple plot but executed very well. I found the guy's best friend character more interesting."

For the next few minutes, Giselle talked about his first novel 'Tainted Love' which although never received global recognition but still managed to capture the local audience. As she kept talking about the book, Giselle remembered Wallace giving her tips to impress and get Jayce's attention by approving 'Tainted Love' as his best book so far.

It wasn't only because of Wallace's words Giselle found the book to be good too. She could feel the protagonist's pain after he loses his true love and lives in pain by himself. Though her feelings towards romance and stuff were fading away by her motherly emotions, she did enjoy the book and found it to be very authentic and original, just like Wallace said it was secretly 'based on Jayce's real life.'

When Giselle finished her review of his first book, she saw Jayce's mouth wide open in awe. His eyes focused on her. She could feel that he got emotionally moved by her precise yet sincere words.

'Thank you, Mr. Wallace' she thought and revealed her happy-go smile to Jayce.

"I'm glad" Jayce responded finally.

Jayce's response made Giselle develop great respect upon this guy as he seems to love his job. Soon, they both heard the doorbell ringing. It must be lunch. Shane sprinted downstairs and received the food. He also noted Jayce and Giselle on the patio of his backyard. But, not for so long, as they both turned back returning inside from the hot sunlight.

"The food arrived!" Shane shrugged.

They all ate their lunch together and enjoyed some fun time with Jayce talking about his experiences with his fans. Many were about 'random proposals' as Jayce jokingly winked at Giselle. Shane's eyes widened as he fist punched Jayce in his arm. Giselle ignored them and kept enjoying the moment.

After their delicious lunch, their meeting continued.

"Giselle, I see that your daughter is attending school now. I don't mind giving you time-off when required. The only thing I request from you as my editor is to learn fast, keep learning, and do your job best. When it comes to deadlines, I am very strict and old-fashioned. Also, don't be afraid to request an absence in case of emergencies. Raising a kid can be challenging. I will help with from my side too. However, I expect you to be at your best. Let's have a great journey ahead."

Shane got surprised by his writer's genuine and comforting words.

Giselle agreed, and they both shook their hands, to officially become work partners.

Jayce decided to leave. He had a private conversation with his boss, Shane Ricardo. They went to the kitchen to talk leaving behind Giselle in the living room. After they returned, Jayce asked for Giselle's contact details, and she gave him. All was set and done, Jayce gave her a brief hug. He then fist bumped Shane before leaving the place.

Chapter end