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That immediately piques John's interest. "What countries are you thinking about?"
"Well, I've narrowed it down to three; Mexico, Indonesia, and Portugal."
John furrows his brows in thought, stroking his chin.
"Interesting choices," He nods slowly. "Why do you think these countries would be good for us to expand to?"
"For Mexico," I start to explain. "It's a popular tourist destination with a growing economy. Plus, the government has been investing in infrastructure and tourism development. It's a great opportunity to tap into the market and offer our services to travelers."
John nods.
"I never thought of that. Sounds good," John nods in approval. "And Indonesia?"
"It's the largest economy in Southeast Asia and has a growing middle class," I tell him. "The tourism industry is also booming, with Bali being a popular destination. We could expand our business there and cater to the luxury market."
"Interesting," John is in awe, impressed. He is buying into the idea. "How about Portugal?"
"For Portugal, it has a stable economy and a growing tourism industry. It's also a popular destination for European travelers. We could offer our services to them and tap into the market."
"Great ideas," John comments, and I smirk, proud of myself. "They are all excellent points. Do you have any concerns about expanding to these countries?
I shrug, "Of course, there are always risks involved in expanding to new markets. We must do our due diligence and ensure a solid business plan."
John nods, "That's true. But I think it's worth exploring all these opportunities. Let's start putting together a plan and see where it takes us. We should also travel there soon to map out spaces and talk to some investors. I think this will be a good thing for our business."
"Definitely," I nod, standing. "Just let me know when you are ready to leave, and I'll be right there," I tell John.
John's face suddenly lights up like he just thought of something, and he looks at me.
"There's something I might need your help with here, so I might just go alone on the trip," He says.
The look in his eyes makes me quite curious.
"Okay? What is it?"
"I would need a favor from you for when I'm gone on the trip to the countries," He tells me, making me even more curious.
Now, it doesn't sound business related. And I know that John wouldn't ask me for a favor outside of business unless it was vital.
"What is it?" I ask, folding my hand across my chest.
"Given that I'm going to visit a few countries, I might be away for a while," I nod, urging him to go on. "So, I'd need someone to look after Serena for me," John says.
I feel a knot form in my stomach, and my face immediately frowns when he mentions Serena's name. Just when I decide to avoid her, this happens. I want to make sure things don't get more complicated.
"John, I don't think it's a good idea for me to watch her," I say hesitantly. "From our encounter at her welcome home party, I don't think she likes me very much."
"What?" John looks confused. "I don't think so. Maybe you just misread her energy. She was pretty tired that day. She's a very amazing kid."
Sure. Of course. I try not to roll my eyes in sarcasm.
"I'm sure she is, but I think you need to ask for her permission first," I say. "Besides, why does she need a babysitter? I'm sure she's old enough to take care of herself and stay on her own for a few weeks. She stayed alone in Milan for three years."
John sighs.
"It's quite different now. Serena just got back from Milan. And the other day, I came home to find her crying her eyes out.–"
What? She cried. My shoulders fall.
