Daniel enters the main branch of Fusion corporation early in the morning. Even though he doesn't visit the branch often, he needs to do rounds from time to time and he believes Saturday is the best time to check the performance of the employees.

His ears ring with the typing sound of computers, beeping off the printer and rustling of papers, as soon as he steps in the office. He smiles proudly. Nick Platt, the branch manager of this office is doing a wonderful job.

He smiles and enters Nick's cabin to appreciate him for his hard work. After all, every employee needs a little bit of encouragement from their upper level to keep up with the work stress.

***

Oliver didn't look up from his computer screen for even one second in the last five hours. So, he didn't notice when the CEO visited the branch, but ..... 

"What do you mean by he asked you to meet his client tonight ?"  Oliver tries to lower his voice.

"I mean what it means, Olive."

"Nick.. it's our anniversary today. I told you that I planned a date night tonight for us. Why didn't you tell him ?"

"Tell him what , Olive ? That I am dating one of my juniors ? I am going on a date with him ?"

Oliver looks at Nick in frustration"you could've said that it's the weekend and you have plans with your family."

"He is my boss, Olive. Just because you can talk with me the way you want, I can't talk with him like that." Nick shouts.

Oliver chuckles "Then what ? Plans cancel ?You willvisit this client tonight ?"

Nick shrugs "I have no other option. We can celebrate next weekend."

"No thanks ! You don't need to be this generous to me !" Oliver puts down the pendrive on Nick's desk before walking out of the cabin.

***

A thin figure enters Nick's cabin as soon as Oliver leaves the cabin. "Wow ! Mr. Boss, you passes the test !"

Nick smirks and pulls the figure by the waist "told you, The Nick Platt never loses. Now, you remember your punishment, right ?"

"I do , I do. And I am soo excited for my punishment but ... How will you manage your little fool bf this time ? He seems pretty angry !" The boy whispers.

"Yeah, he is angry but I am going spend my anniversary with you , no matter what ! After all, you challenged me." Nick kisses the pale neck of his new love interest - Collen Krik.

Collin chuckles pushing Nick away "Not now, Baby .. tonight. You can have all the fun you want."

***

Oliver orders the second wine bottle as he dumps the last ship of his first bottle. Right now, he is sitting at the rooftop bar of Olive garden, celebriting his anniversary alone.

Yes , he came alone. What does Nick think of himself ? He will show Nick that he enjoyed his night to the fullest even without Nick and make Nick regret.

***

Daniel shakes his hands with Mr. Brown as he offers him the seat in front of him. "I am honoured to meet you , Mr. Brown."

Mr. Brown smiles "I hope you don't have any problem with my strange timing?"

Daniel shakes his head "Absolutely not."

"Then , let's order first then we can discuss the investment, what do you say ?"

Daniel agrees and  calls for the waiter Who was placing a bottle of wine on another table "excuse me !"

Daniel was expecting to grab the waiter's attention but suddenly a loud shout escaped from the table "YOUUUU !"

***

Oliver didn't expect to meet the villain here. He squints his eyes to see clearly "yoouuuuu ! Youuu !"

Oliver stands on his feet. He can't see clearly but he stumbles his steps towards table. "How ... Dare you .. comme here !"

Daniel tilts his head at the unknown drankard. He smiles at Mr. Brown with a knowing look before asking "Do I know you ?"

"Do .... You ? You evil roach .... You took my boyfriend.... From me ... I ..am alone in my anniversary.... For you and you ask do you ..know me ?"

Daniel shakes his head in frustration. "Mr. Brown , just give me a minute."

Daniel looks around for the waiter. "Hey, can you call your manager, right now !"

The waiter nods but Oliver shouts before Daniel could reply anything further "Talk .. to me. Why .. why did you give him work on weekend ?"

Mr. Brown who was watching the drama silently, chimes in "Mr. Fox , are you sure you don't know him ? He  looks like , he knows you ?"

"Of cose .. I know himmm.. he is my boss ....CEO Da.. Daniel Fox."

"A vein pops in Daniel's head. He stands up this time "If this is your plan to scheme money from me then you are doomed. Even if I have slept with you or your boyfriend, you got enough money for that already. So, stop creating drama and leave." He almost hisses to Oliver , so that Mr. Brown doesn't catch most of the words.

But Oliver didn't hear most of the words either "You dog ! Where is mmm.. my boyfriend? Give me ... Back .mmy my Nick. Today is .... Saturday.. why is he ....working overtime today too ?"

"Nick ?" Daniel frowns "Nick Platt ?"

"Who else ...." Oliver sits on Daniel'S empty chair tiredly "you give us ... Last minute deadline ... You ne..ver pass the project..beforehand .. we had to do unpaid overtime ... For youuuuu."

Mr. Brown frown at Daniel with Oliver's every words. "Mr. Fox ?"

"He is talking nonsense." Daniel pinches his nosebridge in frustration. "He must have faught with his boyfriend, who works for my company. Don't worry, I will manage..."

"Manage ? What will ..you manage ? Do you have ...any .. idea ... I worked for ... Hours .. in your last deadline.... Tara couldn't even .... Leave on time... She is pregnant. You mother f***er ! You treat us like slaves !" Oliver shouts.

"Wait !" Mr. Brown asks in a serious tone "Do you work for Fusion enterprise?"

"Hell I do ! I should leave this shitty company." Oliver spats.

Daniel hits the table hard "What's your name ? Let me deal with your problems." He hisses.

"One minute , Mr. Fox." Mr. Brown looks at Daniel sternly. "Mr. What's your name ? And what's your role in the company?"

"I am Oliver ... Oliver .... I am team lead."

"And you handle last minute deadline with unpaid overtime?" Mr. Brown asks with more serious tone.

"I do." Oliver sighs. "I am tired."

Mr. Brown stands up from his seat.

Daniel widens his eyes. "Mr. Brown , this man is drunk. He doesn't know what he is talking and it's not confirmed whether he really works for my company or not ?"

Mr. Brown looks at Daniel sternly "Drunk man often says the truth. You know what I hate the most, Mr. Fox ? I hate a company which doesn't value their employees and force them to do overtime. Once in my life, I was in Mr. Oliver's place."

Daniel shakes his head in disbelief "Mr. Brown, I can guarantee you, we never give last minute deadlines or extra projects for free. You must trust me. And about his complains, I promise if it's true, I will take care of it."

Mr. Brown raises his palm to stop Daniel "Mr. Fox, I believe you must deal with your internal problems first, then we can think about opening new outlets. I don't think, it's ideal time to go through this agreement."

Daniel kicks the table in frustration as Mr. Brown leaves the venue with his driver. Oliver who was sleeping on the table jerks up. He looks at Daniel with anger bubbling inside "youuuu !"

Daniel grits his teeth before throwing a glass of water on Oliver's face.

Oliver coughs. His eyes turn clear. He looks up.

Daniel takes another glass of water and throws the water again on Oliver's face.

Oliver closes his eyes. His brain becomes clearer. He looks up "Sir !"

Daniel sheeths in anger "Come to the headquarters to recieve your termination letter tomorrow."

Oliver widens his eyes. He stands up "what ? Wh ...  Wait a minute."

But Daniel doesn't wait, he takes his coat from the chair and leaves the rooftop in hurried steps.

Oliver blinks. He finger trembles as he dials Nick's number. Nick didn't pick up the call.

Oliver feels suffocated. He dials again and again and again.

Nick picks up the call after the sixth call back to back.

"Olive, I am in between a meet with CEO, can you stop calling me."

"With CEO?" Oliver almost mumbles.

"Yes , with our CEO- the Daniel Fox. Don't call me again or you will get me fired. "

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