Regina's POV"What? Punish me for what exactly?" I demanded. Rita looked at me pitifully but Mary, that cold bitch! She was just taking Kimberly's side all through. And initially, Kim and I were supposed to be best friends. Rita and Mary joined the clique many months later. "I hope you realize that you haven't started to suffer just yet, huh? This is only the beginning. I hope you cried your eyes to bed when you found out you were removed from the group, haha!" Mary mocked me. "The suffering has only just begun.""I'm sorry, but for your actions, you deserve to be lonely forever if you don't stop flirting with Kimberly's boyfriend!" Rita chipped in, though still sounding as respectful as possible. "What! Are you fools losing your minds!? Dan is my boyfriend, we all know this." I tried to defend myself. "Kim and Dan have been seeing each other since...since forever! Just when Kimberly was about to propose her feelings for him, you snatched him away." Rita snapped.My expression had
Regina's POV"Oh hello miss," said the cashier at the counter with a bright smile on her face. "Wow, you're very beautiful!" I didn't know if she was talking to me or Kimberly because she stood right beside me. Kimberly smiled, "thank you dear."The cashier frowned slightly. "I wasn't talking to you. I was referring to this miss," she said, pointing at me.My heart fluttered. "Thank you, gorgeous. You're really beautiful as well." I returned the warm gesture. The attendant grunted. "Just pay already."I rolled my eyes and handed over the card to the cashier. She took it with zeal, like it was the most precious thing she had laid her eyes upon. The card went into the machine and a beep sounded.Her brows creased. "Hmm, it's saying declined. I'll just try again.""Ha! Such a fruad!" Mary was the first to yell out. "Security, throw this rag out now!" Kimberly commanded. The attendant agreed, saying all sorts of things to me. The cashier remained calm as she tried again. At this stage
Regina's POV"There's a problem, it's still not balanced!" Dawn's scream was deafening. I shifted back a bit from her loud wails. I needed to concentrate... This was fucking not my day. My whole body was shaking as fear crept through me, more like anxiety. Today was Dan's birthday and he was throwing a party that evening...basically in about two hour's time. I needed to get him the perfect present, then pick up the cake for his party and also manage to get dressed in less than two hours! And here I was, still at work sorting out the variance issue at hand. Everyone stared at me waiting for me to work some magic, even though clearly, I was just a simple finance assistant just like them."Oh my goodness, we're dead! We're gonna die!--" Slap! It was meant to be a small pat on her cheeks to keep her quiet but it ended up becoming a loud slap. I couldn't concentrate with her screaming and crying! "I'm so sorry, Dawn, but please stay with me here!. Are you with me?" I said to her calml
Regina's POV I smiled, turning to face him. When I tried to hug him, he stylishly moved back, pushing me away from him. "What, are you being serious? I could never miss your party." His expression was a stern one, deep brows furrowing. Dan was handsome, though lately I wondered what was with the new look. His dark brown hair styled neatly all the way back was his usual hairstyle but now his hair had turned to whitish blonde, and was cut shorter too. He was still handsome though, with his pale brown sexy eyes and charming dimples that crinkled whenever he smiled. "I feel like you've been avoiding me, Dan. What is it?" "Good evening everyone," in a sweet sonorous voice, a pretty lady in her mid fifties announced. Dan's mom was a lot of things, but she was never modest. Her outfit was extravagant and I wondered how she even walked in those huge heels and flared gown. Then the way she spoke, it was like she was God and we were mere peasants she created with her bare hands. "Please
Nicholas's POV The meeting had been time consuming and I was so happy once I'd got to kick everybody out. Miles was the only one left, and that was because he was my P. A and somewhat my best friend. "Alright then, I'll order what we'll have for dinner tonight." Mike said, and I didn't know if he was joking or being serious. I heaved in a deep sigh and closed the files before me to focus on him. "Mike, it's two in the afternoon, we just had lunch two hours ago, and you're already thinking about dinner?" "I shouldn't have mentioned. My bad." He turned and was about to leave, as if what I had just said didn't matter at all. Then he paused, maybe remembering something. "Sir, are you going to let her go just like that?" I groaned in disbelief. "Dude, I hate it when you call me sir." "Sorry, Mr. Walton--" "--oh for the love of God--" "--I'm talking about that smart finance assistant." Mike successfully ignored me and went on with his little talk. "She left in her resignatio
Regina's Pov I almost lost confidence in myself with the way Peter and Lizzy glared at me with soured expressions. They were clearly mocking me and jealous I'd been called to do work they couldn't do. That's right, I'd loved to think that to myself. A short while later, I alerted everyone I was done and had found where the fault was from. "Alright Dawn, you should call for the attention of Mr. Nick--I mean, Mr. Walton." Or was it Nicholas? "No why should Dawn do that? Clearly I was part of the people who went to call the attention of Mr. Walton. I'm going to meet him and tell him the issue has been solved." Lizzy said with her shoulders up high. "But you weren't even part of us when Regina asked that we searched through the files from last month!" Dawn objected. "That's right," Mr. Isaac supported. "Regina, you go ahead and tell Mr. Walton we're done here as soon as we settle Frank." I nodded, ignoring Lizzy and Peter's protest. "You're right. Thanks guys," besides,
Regina's POV It didn't take long for me to reach Dan's place. I heaved in a deep sigh, trying to hype myself up for this annoying meeting with Dan. I mean, now I was starting to regret it. What was I thinking! Then I heard noises... I would recognize that voice anywhere. It was none other than Lloyd, but who was she yelling at. And more importantly, why the hell was she over at Dan's this exact moment! Damn it, I wasn't ready for that woman's drama today. Still, I got down from the car to make my way over to the scenario. However, I was meeting the strangest person to see there, Mr Walton. "I paid you to do your job right, you and your damn company!" Lloyd's voice would not stop booming. "I understand that you are upset right now, but watch your tone. Ma'am." The Mr Walton said very calmly. The look on his face signified that he was not up for that argument but was probably just doing his job. "Hey don't talk to my mother like that!" Barked Dan. My presence was quickly no
Regina's POV "So that's it? You just look at her and automatically make her the manager? What the hell? What's even her years of experience!" Dan continued to scream at Nicholas as we walked outside. The meeting with Lloyd had gone so smooth--the woman was so gentle and quiet all through!Nicholas had insisted she remained inside and not see us out. But of course Dan couldn't just sit and remain in there. He dashed out after us. "Hey can you even hear me?!" He demanded. Nicholas had a bland expression on his face. "I can hear you, I just chose to ignore. People can be so slow at times, don't you think so, Regina?"I blinked at how casual Nicholas was trying to act with me! "What, you guys are besties now? What the hell, Reggie?" Dan turned to face me, those charming eyes fixated on me waiting for an answer I didn't have for him.But I was still so angry at Dan for being such a dick, even till the end!"Regina, hold on!" He reached for my hand and held me tight, locking eyes with m
Regina's POV"Oh hello miss," said the cashier at the counter with a bright smile on her face. "Wow, you're very beautiful!" I didn't know if she was talking to me or Kimberly because she stood right beside me. Kimberly smiled, "thank you dear."The cashier frowned slightly. "I wasn't talking to you. I was referring to this miss," she said, pointing at me.My heart fluttered. "Thank you, gorgeous. You're really beautiful as well." I returned the warm gesture. The attendant grunted. "Just pay already."I rolled my eyes and handed over the card to the cashier. She took it with zeal, like it was the most precious thing she had laid her eyes upon. The card went into the machine and a beep sounded.Her brows creased. "Hmm, it's saying declined. I'll just try again.""Ha! Such a fruad!" Mary was the first to yell out. "Security, throw this rag out now!" Kimberly commanded. The attendant agreed, saying all sorts of things to me. The cashier remained calm as she tried again. At this stage
Regina's POV"What? Punish me for what exactly?" I demanded. Rita looked at me pitifully but Mary, that cold bitch! She was just taking Kimberly's side all through. And initially, Kim and I were supposed to be best friends. Rita and Mary joined the clique many months later. "I hope you realize that you haven't started to suffer just yet, huh? This is only the beginning. I hope you cried your eyes to bed when you found out you were removed from the group, haha!" Mary mocked me. "The suffering has only just begun.""I'm sorry, but for your actions, you deserve to be lonely forever if you don't stop flirting with Kimberly's boyfriend!" Rita chipped in, though still sounding as respectful as possible. "What! Are you fools losing your minds!? Dan is my boyfriend, we all know this." I tried to defend myself. "Kim and Dan have been seeing each other since...since forever! Just when Kimberly was about to propose her feelings for him, you snatched him away." Rita snapped.My expression had
Regina's POVThe look on Dan's face as he saw me walked in was starting to irritate me now. He was smiling proudly to himself for some reason. I hated the fact that I had to leave Nicholas and Mike because lord knows I was having fun for once in my miserable life! We talked about rich people stuff, like hacks to playing golf or how to sight the boss at any venue or party, or best top restaurant experiences and even though I couldn't relate well, I was proud to be in their midst!"What do you even want now?" I rolled my eyes as I made my way over to the couch to sit. Dan joined me, holding two wine glasses. He passed one to me and I accepted it and put it away.He didn't look too impressed. "Reggie, don't you regret already?" My frown deepened. "Regret leaving a jerk like you? No, not really.""Even after I've explained everything to you. I don't understand what you want from me again." He flared up. "If you have nothing important to say again, I suggest you get the hell out of here
11.Regina's POVI didn't hear him well. "Sorry?""Boyfriend?" Mike asked but neither of us paid him any attention. My attention was on Nicholas and his on mine."You don't actually mean this, do you?" I asked, obsessively waiting for his response."The part where I'm going to punish him and his mother, certainly. I warned her." Nicholas said proudly. Mike was still watching closely, waiting for a better explanation."Wait, miss Regina used to be romantically involved with Daniel Ellison? And why would he threaten you, Nick?" Finally, Mike asked all his questions."It's nothing. I'm sure Dan didn't mean to threaten you. He's just really stupid." I found myself defending Dan. It was possible I was dealing with a mafia lord right now, or a drug dealer. Nicholas wasn't who he appeared to be."It doesn't matter. He's going to get what's coming to him." Nicholas said in his usual casual tone."Here, let's change topics." My brows arched up as Mike handed me a golden card. Everything inscri
Regina POV It was certainly surprising Nicholas asked me out--to a bar--but who cares!Now, I wasn't one to be social, and I've been with Dan nearly my whole life. I can't remember what it was like seeing other guys or partying and all of that, since Dan's family were very strict with not embarrassing yourself outside so you don't attract unwanted news. "Wait, so I'm gonna be dating my boss now? Like all these hot one night stand stories with hot boss, ha!" I slipped in my underwear. Turning towarfs the mirror to see my ass in my panties, I gave myself a proud smile. "They might not be big, but they sure damn are nice as hell!"I wore my short dress and managed to adjust the zipper at the side. It didn't expose too much of my cleavage but it was still such a sexy sight to see. Deep down, I felt sad and pathetic that the only reason I would get my old job back would be sleeping with my boss. But then I slept with Dan and what did I get in return?"Damn it, we don't wanna be late!" I
Nicholas' POV For the third time, I successfully ignored the phone vibrating on the table. "It doesn't even matter who you are at this point," I gulped in the last content in my wine glass. This was really such a delicious meal, I had to give Mike some credits some time to come."Do you want some more or you're okay?" Speaking of the Devil, Mike came out from the kitchen and drew the seat opposite me to sit on the dining table. His brows raised."I will never be interested in you romantically. Seriously, it's creepy. Is that why you're over at my house, cooking for me? It's lame man, go get a life!"With his expression still so calm, he glared at me. "So you're full. Okay. What about more wine?."I rolled my eyes and as if the universe was laughing at me, my phone began to vibrate again. Groaning out in frustration, I took the phone and silenced it from the side button. "Why would they call me at this hour of the night!""Who's calling?""I dunno. And I don't care." I said with a shr
Regina's POVI felt the need to sleep, but I couldn't. There was still the assignment Nicholas had given me about finding out who the Keepers were, and now, here I was thinking about what to wear on Monday as the manager. There I thought; the urgent need to shuffle though my wardrobe and filter all my good fits was needed. And so, after about three hours of thorough selection, I frowned at what a mess I'd made. "Huh? So I'm kinda poor? I don't have much big women's outfit, do I?" My head was banging but I still managed to put the clean clothes in their right positions, throwing away to one corner those clothes I knew I couldn't wear out. Another one hour and I had sorted out most of the mess I'd just made. There was a bang on the door. "Huh, who the hell is that?" It couldn't be Rita and Mary, definitely not Kimberly."...Reggie let me in now!" The voice was faint and distant, but clearly I knew who it was. More than 15 missed call and now, this son of a bitch is here at my doorst
Third PovDan sat with his legs crossed on the sofa, hands cupping his cheeks as he thought about how Regina had embarrassed him like that."Regina and that stupid man!" He muttered. He was still lost in thoughts when a voice asked beside him."What man?" Startled, Dan turned to find Kimberly seated beside him. Short and petite with long blonde hair that formed wavy curls at the end. She had just made her hair. He realized he would have to give compliments, even though he didn't feel the need to. Maybe if he kept quiet, she would storm out angrily and leave him alone."Huh?" He said at last, seeing she did not leave. "You mentioned Regina and a man. What man?" Kimberly repeated.Dan shook his head and sat well. "Oh it's nothing." So he had been thinking out loud? "How long have you been here?" Kimberly frowned. "We have a date. Remember? We agreed by 5pm. It's almost 5."A date? Why didn't he remember that?"Oh. But I'm kind of busy now. Maybe another time." He knew he sounded like
Regina's POV "So that's it? You just look at her and automatically make her the manager? What the hell? What's even her years of experience!" Dan continued to scream at Nicholas as we walked outside. The meeting with Lloyd had gone so smooth--the woman was so gentle and quiet all through!Nicholas had insisted she remained inside and not see us out. But of course Dan couldn't just sit and remain in there. He dashed out after us. "Hey can you even hear me?!" He demanded. Nicholas had a bland expression on his face. "I can hear you, I just chose to ignore. People can be so slow at times, don't you think so, Regina?"I blinked at how casual Nicholas was trying to act with me! "What, you guys are besties now? What the hell, Reggie?" Dan turned to face me, those charming eyes fixated on me waiting for an answer I didn't have for him.But I was still so angry at Dan for being such a dick, even till the end!"Regina, hold on!" He reached for my hand and held me tight, locking eyes with m