It'll Come Naturally

"Colonel, do you think we can nail down several weapons this time?" Mark asked with great interest. As a soldier, anyone would like to touch this kind of hi-tech equipment, and Mark was no exception.

"I'm not sure right now. But, I think we won't take many this time as we are facing a great budget problem." Daisy replied. Her attention was still focused on the file.

"Colonel, why can't we request sponsorship for this program?" Mark asked with a frown. He was not as cheerful now as he was moments ago.

"This is a matter the leaders should worry about. It would be better if you just do your own job." Daisy raised her head and glanced at him. Then she continued to review the file.

"Okay, Colonel, let me find out what the other leaders think about this. You take your time, and I'll take your leave now." Mark said. Then he walked out of the office quickly. He was such a spirited young man!

Daisy felt speechless by his words. Mark had the knack for spying. He got his hands on all kinds of rumor and gossip. Daisy wondered how he got them. Maybe it was just like what he said, 'Knowing this and that ensures victory'.

Daisy continued to sift through the file. She didn't have the time to think where Mark go to get his dose of gossip. But right at that moment, she was interrupted by a sudden knock on the door.

"Come in, please," Daisy answered without raising her head. But she knew it wasn't Mark. Mark never knocked on the door before entering. He was very unceremonious like an impudent boy.

to see you." Kevin walked in with quick steps. There was a delighted smile on his face. He didn't like to call Daisy Colonel in private. He felt that the appellation would

really fast. Has he already been to your office? He must have gone there to get advice from the

my office.'' Kevin laughed and sat down in the chair facing the desk. He was quite clear about Mark's prying behavior. He did this because, to quote

with a cup in her hand and proceeded to make tea for Kevin. But she still asked

temperament. She was very particular about the things she liked. Once she decided on something, she would stick to it to the end. Daisy didn't like change.

asking for the sake of courtesy. If you ask for other teas, I will disappoint you. Because I don't

I had asked for any other drink." Keven joked. He looked at her

that question." She bent down in front of him to serve the tea. She didn't expect that Kevin would notice the love bites

became dark immediately. He became numb by the pain which quickly expanded

doubtfully. She wondered what made his face so

because I haven't tasted your cooking for a long time. My stomach is going on a strike now. Keven tried his

with a frown. She disapproved of

with a smile, but only he knew how

worried." Daisy looked at him in despair. They had