Take My Breath Away

Sheffield stared at him. "Talking about sex? No way. You're hearing things."

Gifford shook his head.

"That's right! Join in. You'll get the hang of it soon enough," Sheffield quipped.

Gifford used the club to tap Sheffield's shoulder and said, "Kind offer, but no thanks. It looks like the two of you are hung up on Carlos' daughters. I'm not. I don't have a girlfriend. I don't have anyone I really like yet, anyway. Maybe the one for me hasn't been born yet."

"You should visit the OB/GYN department when you get the chance. You might find her there," Sheffield joked, pushing Joshua away to grab the water.

"Dude, that's just gross. Tasteless even for you, and that's a pretty low bar!" Gifford was not into little girls.

"Hey, check her out. Maestro Tang, isn't that your girlfriend?" Joshua looked in the direction of a golf cart driving up.

Sheffield stopped to look at the approaching cart. One of the women sitting in it was Evelyn.

He put down the bottle and immediately picked up a club. "Say hi to her, guys. Out of my way, gents!"

The guys looked at each other, puzzled.

Looking at Sheffield's exaggerated moves, Joshua suddenly realized what he was doing. He explained to Gifford, who was still confused, "He wants us to get Evelyn's attention so that she can see how awesome he is on the golf course."

Sheffield turned around and gave him a thumbs up.

Gifford finally understood. "Damn! You're just full of tricks, Bitch Tang!"

Sheffield cursed without turning his head, "Fuck off! You're a bitch! Hurry up! If she drives off, I'll be too late." Then they would have waited around for nothing.

Sitting in the golf cart, Evelyn wore pink and white sportswear, white sneakers, and a pinkish white baseball cap.

She smiled and chatted with her client who sat next to her. "I almost never play golf. But sometimes I go golfing with Dad. You'll probably destroy me out there."

The female general manager, Ms. Wu, modestly waved her hand and said, "I almost never golf either. Don't worry. You could probably beat me on a good day."

"Evelyn!" Someone called her name.

When Evelyn turned towards the source of the voice in confusion, she found Gifford standing three or four meters away from their cart. Next to him was Joshua, who was waving at her, and someone else was playing golf with his back to her. 'Is that Sheffield?'

Seeing the trio, Evelyn ordered the driver to stop. "I'm sorry, Ms. Wu. I see someone I know. I want to say hello. It'll be just a minute."

"It's okay. Go ahead."

"Thanks. Oh, actually, there's one guy you should meet. He's the newly appointed CEO of Theo Group." Evelyn thought it could be a good thing if Ms. Wu got to know Sheffield. A business partnership between her company and Theo Group could be beneficial.

"Sounds good!" Ms. Wu was intrigued. Both Theo Group and ZL Group were way bigger and more influential than her own company. They were important business partners. She couldn't wait to start schmoozing.

Evelyn got out of the cart and looked at the man, who had his back towards them all the time. "Hey Gifford, when did you get here?" she asked. She noticed that Sheffield seemed to be quite good at golf and holed twice in a row.

"Hi Evelyn. I got in last night," Gifford answered truthfully.

"Is this your client?" Joshua asked.

"Yes, let me introduce you guys." Then she turned her eyes to Sheffield and called his name.

It was not until then that Sheffield turned around, pretending he just saw her. "Oh, it's you, Miss Huo. What a coincidence!"

Gifford and Joshua both pursed their lips at the same time and swore silently he should change his profession to actor.

Evelyn took a deep breath and introduced Ms. Wu to her friends.

After the small talk died down, Joshua suggested, "I love the fact we're here at the same time. Would you like to join us?"

It had to be said that he and Gifford were really doing everything they could to make Sheffield's relationship with Evelyn work.

Evelyn looked at Ms. Wu. Since she was the client, Evelyn respected her opinion. Ms. Wu was very interested in the idea. She said, "Why not? We can play against each other."

That made Sheffield very happy. He put his arm around Joshua's shoulder and said in a low voice, "Thanks, bro. I'll remember this. After Evelyn and I get married, I'll do what I can to get you and my sister-in-law together."

"Save it. Focus on your own problems. You've known Evelyn a long time, you've even slept with her. And you still need me to come to your rescue. What the hell, man? What happened to you? You used to be a player, and now one woman throws you off? You have a handsome face. Why not use it? Such a waste."

"So you mean... I should flirt with her?" Sheffield didn't think it was a bad idea. So if Evelyn didn't approach him today, then he'd decide the issue for her.

"If it can bring you and Evelyn back together, why not? What's the harm? It's not like you're a virgin." Joshua loved his friend, but sometimes he could be really annoying. Like his brain stopped working around Evelyn.

"Oh, you're one to talk. You make it sound like you closed the deal with Terilynn."

"We're past the first-kiss stage! You can barely bring yourself to talk to Evelyn now," Joshua bragged. His next goal was to make love to her.

"Wipe that stupid grin off your face. And see if you can charm Ms. Wu. Leave my girl to me."

"Me? Charm Ms. Wu?"

"That's right. Flash those dimples. Win her over!"

Joshua really wanted to kick him. "Sheffield..."

Sheffield interrupted him, "Fine. I'll do whatever you want. As long as you don't go too far!"

"Deal." Joshua laughed. He would have an opportunity to trick Sheffield.

Gifford looked at them in puzzlement. "What are you whispering about?"

Before Sheffield could say anything, Joshua told him, "Oh, Sheffield was so touched that we helped him win his wife back he said he'd do anything we want. One favor for you, and one for me!"

Sheffield tried to stop him, but Joshua was too quick.

Of course Gifford realized what was going on. He acted as if he didn't know anything and played along. Placing one arm on Sheffield's shoulder, with a mock expression of gratitude on his face, he said, "Dude, we're friends. That's what friends do. And thanks in advance for that favor. I have to think about what I want!"

"Joshua is..." Sheffield wanted to explain.

Gifford wouldn't give him the chance. "I get it. Tell me what you want us to do."

Sheffield felt helpless. He had only promised Joshua one thing. Not one each. 'Joshua played me! Forget it! I have a girlfriend to get back.' Sheffield angled his head towards Ms. Wu, who had already picked up a club. "You and Joshua, go keep her busy."

Gifford smiled and patted him on the shoulder. "Don't worry. We'll take care of it!"

With big smiles on their faces, the two walked up to Ms. Wu. Joshua asked, "Ms. Wu, do you like playing golf?"

Evelyn explained, "She seems to be enjoying herself."

"Well, that's good. It would be our honor if you would play golf with us!" He winked at Gifford, and the two of them stood on either side of Ms. Wu.