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instinct was for him to jump under the table. But after the second rumble came, he realized that it was his stomach and not a sub machinegun. And with that, he took a deep breath and closed his laptop.
     
    For sure, Fred was working to darn hard and if he wasn’t going to be careful, then it was all going to explode right in front of his face without any problems at all. And that said, he decided that he was going to be much more careful at the end of the day. He then glanced at his watch and he was somewhat surprised that it was almost five in the evening and on a Friday.
     
    Sometimes, due to working long hours, Fred usually forgot what day it was. And now that he realized it was Friday, he decided that maybe a little bit of unwinding wasn’t going to be such a bad idea after all. And that said, he took the initiative of leaving his office. And as Fred was walking down the street, he tried as much as possible not to look very much concerned with the rumbling stomach in as much as it was bothering him.
     
    And finally, after what seemed to be an eternity, Fred got to the local bistro and when his favorite waiter laid an eye on him, he immediately prepared him his favorite sandwich and got it to him. As usual, Fred was thankful for his consideration and dug in, conveniently forgetting to say the grace at all.
     
    “I see you are still working too darn hard irrespective to the advice that I have been dying to give you. Why do you always do this to yourself? You are always working too hard.”
    “Denis, I do have dreams as well as goals to achieve.”
    “So do we all. But do you see us working round the clock? No. we have certain hours that we have put aside to work hard and go a couple of steps towards achieving. And then the rest of the day we spend doing all the necessary and normal things that we are supposed to be doing. I never understand why you choose to kill yourself while you are young.”
     
    Fred chewed into his sandwich. He had finally decided that he was not going to start on that topic with Denis. Of course, Fred was grateful for the sandwich and the unwavering friendship. But now, it just seemed as though Denis was starting to pry into parts of his life that he wasn’t invited and that was something that he didn’t like at all.
     
    In the end, he thought that ignoring him was going to make Denis leave him alone. And for a moment, it seemed to have worked since Denis was avoiding him for about five minutes and it was no secret that he was enchanted with that. But that said, it seemed as though everything was all of a sudden feeling strange.
     
    That was the kind of feeling that Fred always had especially when he had the inkling that someone was watching him. And with that, he put his sandwich down and checked over his shoulder, trying to understand whatever the heck that was going on. And it was at that moment that someone came over and touched his shoulder.
     
    At first, it was the fragrance that caught Fred’s attention way before the incredible voice followed suit.
     
    “Hello. How have you been?”
    “I am fine.”
     
    And then Fred finally turned over only to have a glimpse at what seemed to be the most beautiful man he had ever laid his eyes on. The man was tall, handsome and had this amazing physique that suggested he was that one guy who had a tendency of hitting the gym on a regular basis which was more or less an amazing thing indeed.
     
    Fred opened his mouth to say something but from the look of things the words failed him miserably and so he just sat there, starting with his mouth wide open without anything to say. It was just too much for him to bear but thankfully, the smart guy understood his shock and decided to be the guy to carry the conversation.
     
    “Is this seat here taken?”
    “No, not really.” Fred finally opened his mouth and actual words came out, he was just too darn enticed himself.
     
    And that was how John McKinley came to meet with him and needless to