Chapter 2 The Laboratory

Lavender's POV

Jack and I worked hard in the laboratory to get the formula I had the most. We took overtime just to create it but until now have not figured out and got the right formula. I rolled my eyes around inside the laboratory, all the employees doing their best. I turned my gaze back to Jack who had earlier been complaining of hunger.

"I'm starting to complain," Jack told me.

“It’ll be over in a moment,” I said as I transferred it into a container of a mixture.

"Do you see these people, there is nothing else to do but work, should by this time they will eat," he said.

He ran outside without letting me know. I looked at my employees, I told them it was okay to eat. They immediately got up to go to the cafeteria opposite the laboratory building. I arranged my things and then I went out.

Before I could finally get out the door and pass Steven's office, I peeked inside but he wasn't there. He was probably already in the cafeteria to eat with the employees. Yes, he is my boyfriend but I don’t feel his support for me. Angry with Jack instead of him being with me in discovering the formula isn't it?

I knew he was with me here in the laboratory but his presence was far from me. He is a villain in tandem, he should support us and not oppose Jack. I finally got out and headed to the garden at the back of the laboratory building. I was shocked because Jack was there, sitting on the long bench.

I sat on the end of the chair to relax, I was waiting for Jack's apology for what happened earlier. I took a deep breath and then exhaled to relieve the pain in my chest. It was like the hardship I was going through today. I would cry in response to Jack's apology.

What's wrong?"

"Nothing," I sighed.

Jack stood up and pulled my hand away, I let go of him as we started to walk. I just realized that we had arrived at the wet market at the fruit shop. The amount on display, the variety are appetizing.

"Fruit festival ah," I whispered to myself.

Jack had already bought some fruit and handed it to me. He was the one who made me sad but now he let me smile which I still enjoyed. I bought more fruits because I was also hungry. We ate the fruits while spinning storytelling. We arrived at a place that sells burgers, we sat in the vacancy and then ordered.

Our stomachs were full, we took the opportunity to wander until we reached the Park. Just the opportunity did not go well because the heavy rain suddenly fell. Jack and I hurried to find shelter. We took shelter in the waiting shed, fortunately, we were not completely drenched in the rain.

The story went on and we both laughed, temporarily losing the heavy feeling I had before. It took us a few hours to wait for the rain to subside. When the rain stopped we decided to go home. Tomorrow we will be entering the laboratory again but we enjoyed Jack’s outing just now.

The next day in the laboratory, Jack and I met again. New hope to achieve the desired and discover daddy's formula. Jack and I had enjoyed our company, my day would be fun. It made me feel better and he even helped to ease my feelings.

After a day of work, I went straight home. I went upstairs to my room. I was washing and getting dressed when I heard my cell phone call. The caller’s name was immediately registered and it was Steven.

We are here tonight at a famous diner. Face to face at the same table as most. The waitress took care of us as she handed us the menu. I was busy looking at our order while he was, the cell phone was his attention.

I just focused on my food when our orders arrived. I started eating while Steven was still in charge of his earlier mess. However, I just understand the situation between the two of us. He ate well after typing earlier.

The two of us went for a walk first but I felt his attention was different. Instead, we were talking to ourselves but someone else he was talking to on the cell phone. It's just a waste of time for the two of us to go sightseeing because his time is not mine. I just invited him home and I was in a hurry to drive home.

The next day, I hurried inside the lab so I could start more activities with Jack. Suddenly Steven entered the laboratory with a new employee. I was shocked because he didn’t say it. He was the only one who volunteered to hire an employee to the point that he fired Jack.

The expression on my face changed, I wanted to scold him but I didn't because there were so many people around us. I challenged him and told him, Jack, made a big contribution and helped in creating the new mixture. I apologized to Steven’s friend who said she was a new employee. I smiled very sweetly at her once saying there was no vacancy.

Steven got angry and walked out. Jack also suddenly left without letting me know. Even though that happened I continued my work with the other employees. After work, I tried to call Jack but he didn’t answer my call.

I went to Daddy's office. I stood by the window and looked out. There was a knock on the door so I was told to enter because it was not locked. Steven's figure appeared in the doorway with a very serious face.

I let him speak first. I was surprised by what he said, he would resign. And with our competitors, he still wants to work. He also admitted to me that he provided a copy of the new creations to make a new mixture of perfume. I was bored with him and I wanted to be angry but I chose to just keep quiet.

Jack came in as well, we continued with another task. All the employees lined up when suddenly a calling card fell into Jack's pocket. Miss Kim picked it up and handed it to me. My eyes widened as I read the name on the calling card.

"Olivia De Castro," her number is also written below her name. My eyes asked to look at Jack.

"How do you know her? I asked him.

He explained to me that when he came here to accept my job offer, he saw Olivia coming out of the office. She offered to take him.

"Olivia is the competitor of Daddy's company. She loves copying the mixture. One more thing, Steven resigned already to work with her. The worst is he gave them a copy of our latest finished mixtures."

I know he was surprised by what I said about Steven. He hastily ran out. I tried to chase but his speed got away. I blew in the air to release the weight from my chest.

I didn't go to the laboratory first, let Miss Kim manage the laboratory today. I want to ventilate and breathe fresh air. Here I went to Flower Farm. Nice view of the vast garden of beautiful flowers.

I sat on a bench, thinking about what next step I would take, especially now that I can just manage the Atmosphere Perfume alone. Anyway, Steven never helped me before. The pain is not easy just because he even brought the mixtures. I can't do anything because it's already happened, I'll just want to do something new.

Three hours later, I thought of going home but before I went home, it would be best for me to go through the laboratory first. I had just seen a lot of people outside the laboratory. I hurriedly parked and then got out of my car. Run the load to get to the building.

"Why, what happened?" I asked as soon as I arrived.

Miss Kim approached me, told me what had happened. It was there that I noticed the employees that they were all outside. The plumber explained to us that the water tunnel inside was badly damaged so the water had accumulated. The laboratory will be temporarily closed for repairs.

The employees understood everything. I told them that I would send through the ATM their wages and benefits. They slowly went home, Miss Kim hugged me and patted me on the shoulder. I just answered it with a deep breath.

I let go of Miss Kim's hug, I smiled and said I was okay. Everyone has a reason it’s just so cool. But I want to be happy about what happened. After the employees went home, I examined the laboratory before going home.

Dropping my shoulder headed to my office. I sat down in my swivel chair, where I let out my abundant tears. There was no word on my lips but a pure sob. I hugged myself feeling the pain in my heart.

After I cried, I felt relieved. I climbed to the top of the room to rest. I have a lot to do so I need energy. I go to sleep first because I feel so tired.

I saw Daddy’s vast Flower Farm with benches on it that placed the seats of the people who visited. On a bench, I saw a man, not very old and with his back turned. I walked over to the man, I sat at the end of the bench where he was sitting.

"The atmosphere is nice, hija, isn't it? That's what he told me.

"Ah, oh, it belongs to my father who is already in heaven. These are the flowers we use as a mixture to make perfume," I explained to the man.

“You know, hija, you’re not alone no matter what you intend or plan, don't stop,” the man advised.

I immediately sobbed at what he said. I could not speak because his words penetrated my heart. I wanted to answer him but I couldn't open my lips. All I could do was cry. I let the man hear me crying.

"Thank you for your reminder whoever you are, it's a big thing for me to continue what I started. There are obstacles but they are part of what needs to be overcome," I said.

"That way, hija, be strong as long as you include God in your plans. All right, I'm leaving."

Even though I couldn't speak, he finally stood up. I watched him from behind as if he was like Daddy's posture. I stood up to chase to see it in the face but suddenly disappeared like a bubble.

"Daddy!" I shout daring him to come back because I’m sure he is.

I cried, and even more, I went back to my seat. I was talking myself that my Daddy visited me but he didn’t even show his face. I want to hug him tightly and complain. Again with a shout, I let out.

"Dad!"

Until I heard my cell phone vibrate. I sigh, waking up from sleep. It was all a dream, but my father visited me. At six o'clock in the morning, I sat up in my bed and stretched.

I looked up then closed my eyes.

"Thank you, Daddy, because you didn't leave me, you were just there to guide me. Everything you told me in my dream was right. I will not let the business go."

I got out of bed to take a shower and then went to the kitchen. Even when I was at home I had to take care of what I had promised to send to the ATM, the wages and benefits of the employees. At least my office is right here so even if something happens in the laboratory I still have all the copies of their status. After I ate, I started my workaround at eight o'clock.