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until my muscles began to burn. Then I would rest on the floor with my chest down and proceed to lift myself up in a half push up position. I would hold it until my muscles started to shake and I fell back to the floor. Then I would lie on my back, and try to lift myself into a sit-up. I would hold it about halfway until my abs felt like branding irons. When my major muscle groups couldn’t take anymore, I would just simply flex and relax odd muscles.
    “Haus, are you awake?” Eve's voice echoes over the intercom.
    “I’m sorry your party could not be reached, the number associated with this account is no longer in service.” I sarcastically call back.
    I continue to do my training, and as much as it hurts, I have to keep going. I am starting to get hungry and am really regretting blowing Eve off like that. Another hour passes by, and the hunger is starting to take over. I begin to shake uncontrollably, my blood sugar has been used up, and my body is attacking fat cells for energy. Unfortunately, for once in my life I don’t have a lot of those to go around. I need food, lots of it, and very soon. I break down and call for Eve.
    “Eve, I need something to eat! I don’t care what, just something.” I say. A few moments pass, and I hear no response. I am pretty confident that she is just busy doing something at the moment. Almost an hour passes and I am getting really desperate.
    “EVE! I’m starving here, need food now woman!” I scream.
    “Your opinion has been noted, and upon review, has been directly ignored.” Eve's normally soft voice has been replaced by a sadistic evil voice. OK, I think she officially hates me now. Note to self, next time be a little more tactful when dealing with a slightly unstable female.
    My door opens and in walks director Reese. He walks over to me and hands me a tray filled with food. Chicken noodle soup, crackers, bananas, grapefruit, a muffin, and corn a multivitamin, some jello, and a chocolate chip cookie.
    “I don’t know what you did to piss her off, but this should take care of you in the time being. Also, here is a laptop since you decided to hole yourself up in here. You're still expected to work. In the meantime, I suggest you don’t bite the hand that feeds you.” Reese gives me a wink and walks out of the room.
    I shoveled the food down my throat as fast as I could swallow. It was surprisingly filling, and my energy quickly came back to me. I powered up the laptop, loaded up some workout music, and continued my strength training. The hours flew by quickly. At around noon, I stopped to check the status of my tracking software. Just as I expected, it was spreading quickly around the office and I even managed to snag a few phones along the way. I loaded up the data lists into my database; a few more days and I should have enough data to start processing it.
    “When was the last time you spoke to him?” Reese asks.
    “Been a few weeks, hasn’t asked for anything, but I have been leaving food for him while he is sleeping.” Eve replies.
    “You really should cut him some slack Eve. Remember how you first felt when you came here? You were no angel, and more than a few times I almost canceled your contract. Had I not promised your father I would take care of you, you wouldn’t even be alive right now.”
    “You never stop reminding me Reese! I am grateful for what you have done for me. The truth is he is the only person who will make him get better...”
    “If you have a problem with me, I would appreciate if you say it to my face rather than talk behind my back?” Reese and Eve stare at me dumbfounded. I am standing behind them, laptop under my arm, and fully dressed for work.
    “Well, speak of the devil! You look good my boy, and if I am not mistaken, you have gained a few pounds?” Reese slaps me on the shoulder.
    “I found something that you might be interested in director. It's not anything solid as of yet, but it holds some promise. Something I would like