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helped that she truly felt passionate about the project. She saw them nodding at some points she made. She even saw Alex writing down some notes. They also asked some questions, which Kayla was able to respond to readily. Kayla ran through the cost estimates, ensuring they were within the foundation’s budget. The end of the presentation was marked by her playing a walk-through prepared by their animators. The three men seemed impressed.
    Alex requested to have a bicycle path around the park, and to add a tree house and jungle gym within the playground. Thinking quickly, Kayla said it could be done.
    “If there are any other questions?” Kayla asked them after some silence in the room.
    Alex looked at his partners. Kayla couldn’t catch any of the words they mumbled towards each other. It took a while till Alex turned back to her with a smile. “Thank you for the presentation, Kayla. We are very impressed with your proposal. I think your team has exceeded our expectations.”
    Kayla looked at Bobby to see him beaming at her. 
    “Our foundation is looking forward to working with you on this project,” Alex continued. “Bobby, I think you can coordinate with Henry for the papers to be signed.”
    “That’s great news, Alex,” Bobby said, standing up to shake Alex’s hand. This surprised Kayla. All this time she thought the project was a done deal due to Bobby’s affiliations with the foundation. She thought it was just a matter of them agreeing on the design. She didn’t know that the project was hinged on this presentation that she just gave. 
    She was glad the design got their approval. She sighed with relief.
    Everyone stood up as the excitement was felt around the room. She shook hands with Henry and Ben before she suddenly found Alex in front of her.
    “Congratulations and thank you,” Alex said, shaking her hand. She knew she was still supposed to be mad at him, but she was still euphoric from the news on the project, and his hand on hers was comforting and thrilling at the same time.
    “You must think I’m an idiot for not even finding out who was behind the foundation,” Kayla started, holding on to her pride.
    “Of course not,” he said emphatically. “It was my request and Bobby just kept it a secret for me. It was best that you had no biases when you came up with the design.”
    After what happened in the party, Kayla saw his point and admired that he could see it from a professional point of view. She knew right then she had to say something.
    “About that night, I think both of us crossed lines we shouldn’t have,” Kayla said, softly enough not to be heard by the others. “You acted like a prick, but I may also have misjudged you.” She did assume he was just a typical movie star who wanted to build a lavish residence. She started with the prejudice. He may have just played out what she believed he was.
    Alex looked surprised, but quickly smiled. “Don’t put me on the pedestal just because of this project. I’m no angel. I’m not so far away from what you thought of me Saturday night.”
    Kayla felt herself redden. “I still don’t have enough bases to have any thoughts about you.” 
    “Well we’re going to work together,” Alex said. “Shall we start with a clean slate?” 
    Kayla looked up at him and saw a hint of sincerity. She was still slightly skeptical, but she offered him a smile. 
    “We could try.”
     
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    From: Henry Chapell
    Date: Wed Apr 10 14:20:42 2013
    To: Kayla Richardson
    Cc: Alexander Stone, Benjamin Wright, Robert Flanders, Jennifer Martin, Brandon Costa 
    Subject: Revision
     
    Hi Kayla,
     
    As per our discussion, here are our requests for the revisions:
     
    1. Soup kitchen dining area to seat 50 people at a time
    2. Park to include bicycle and jogging path around
    3. Tree house to be incorporated into playground/ jungle gym
     
    We look forward to the detailed plans.
     
    Thanks,
    Henry
     
     
    From: Kayla Richardson 
    Date: Wed Apr 10