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.

you." Kevin walked in with quick steps. There was a delighted smile on his face. He didn't like to

office? He must have gone there to get advice from the other officers." Daisy said with a little shame. She regretted

sat down in the chair facing the desk. He was quite clear about Mark's prying behavior. He did this because, to quote Mark's own words, 'It appears that my colonel is

of him. What do you want to drink?" Daisy asked. She stood up with a cup in her hand and proceeded to make tea

tea here, I think." Kevin knew about her 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

for the sake of courtesy. If you ask for other teas, I will disappoint you. Because I don't have any here." Daisy said with a gentle smile. She knew he was the only person who knew

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

of him to serve the tea.

dark immediately. He

wrong, Kevin?" Daisy looked at him doubtfully. She wondered what made his face so

a stomachache. Perhaps it is because I haven't tasted your cooking for a long time. My stomach is going on a strike now. Keven tried his best to hide his true feelings. He smiled bitterly. 'Isn't this the result that I have expected? Why couldn't I let go of her?' Keven thought to

a frown. She disapproved

caught me again." He was saying it with a smile, but only he knew how sad and desperate he

worried." Daisy looked at him in despair. They had been friends for