It was no wonder Thursday Girl left such an impression on Old Mrs. Pierson and Butler Hubert. It was no wonder they searched for her by every means possible, despite the obstacles in their way. Only Thursday Girl could bring color to Zoren’s black-and-white world and color!
Benjamin didn’t know whether to celebrate or cry. His heart was filled with so much joy that tears welled up in the corners of his eyes. But just as he quietly wiped them away with his finger, Zoren suddenly spoke.
"Benjamin."
Benjamin cleared his throat and straightened his back. "Yes, sir?!"
"Call Patricia for me."
"Huh?" The tears in Benjamin’s eyes froze as all the emotions swelling in his heart turned to stone. "Sir? What — what did you say?"
Zoren slowly opened his eyes and peeked at his assistant. "I said... call Patricia for me."
"..."
All the excitement and joy that had filled Benjamin drained away with those six words — no, with that name, Patricia. For a moment, Benjamin could only stare at his boss in disbelief. He didn’t know if he had heard him correctly or if his mind was playing tricks on him.
He had heard Zoren loud and clear.
But...
"Why?" Benjamin gasped in exasperation, marching to the couch across from his boss. His expression was a mix of confusion and frustration. "Sir, didn’t you say the date was good? Why would you call Patricia Miller right after your date?"
He paused as realization struck him. "Don’t tell me you’re going to end your friendship with her?!" His eyes lit up as joy quickly overtook him again. "Is that the reason?!"
"No."
"Then, why?!"
Zoren slowly opened his eyes and then squinted them. "How I wish I could see you clearly, Ben."
"Huh?"
"Because if I could, I’d know for sure what you’re hiding from me."
Benjamin’s body stiffened as he held his breath, his eyes wide. He gulped nervously, watching Zoren slowly lean forward, his arms resting on his legs.
Back then, whenever Zoren made such an expression, it terrified Benjamin. But now that Zoren’s color was a lot better, it amplified his dark eyes, which emitted nothing but danger.
’Did he get angry because I wasn’t being nice to Patricia?’ Benjamin wondered, his breath hitching. ’Right. Miss Penny told me to be overly nice to her, but how!? I don’t like her!’
’Why!? Why!? Why!?’ Benjamin grabbed the cushion beside him and buried his face in it, muffling his screams of frustration. When he pulled the pillow away, he was already panting for air.
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