RitaMr Finn Lakston had passed by us; to my greatest surprised he ignored me, he went ahead to sit on the nearest vacant seat. Somehow, I was scared that he mightdo the worst to me. I watched him eat while I ate slowly with shaky hand. Evelyn and Adam had noticed.“So what did you say to Finn when he confessed his feelings for you?” Evelyn asked.“Of course, I turned him down” I answered innocently.“Now it looks like you’re regretting that you did” Adam observed.I sighed heavily: “I’m just a little scared that he might change towards me again, didn’t you see how he just acted like I’m not existing” I spoke soberly.“You shouldn’t have turned Finn down. That’s a little harsh” Evelyn remarked.“Why not? I’m in a serious relationship now with a serious boyfriend, Zane” I reminded her.“I know, I know. You should have at least pretended to be interested in him too”“Evelyn!” Her boyfriend shunned.“Chill Adam, I’m not asking her to date Mr Finn, she should.. uhm play along, just for t
Rita’s POV During the closing hours, we were still arranging and packing our few things, so we could leave together when Finn came to meet us. “Hey guys” He waved. “We are going home or are you supposed to boss us around during the closing hours too?” Adam yawped at him. Finn only peered at him and shook his head in frustration. “Watch it Adam!” Evelyn whispered in Adam’s ear and pinched him on the neck. “Hi Finn” She said. “Hi Finn” I forced a smile because I wondered what hewas up to this time around; as if the pretence I pulled up during the lunch hour is not enough. “Mr Adam, your friend and girl-friend and I have gotten along so well. What's stopping us, being same gender, from being cool too?” Finn asked. Adam didn't say anything, Evelyn and I were speechless too because the question wasn't thrown at us. “You three should are the luckiest because I have never showed much interest or attention to any other worker here yet I stooped so low, considering my position to you
Rita’s POV“How was work today Rita?” Zane asked.“It was fine, you know stressful too; the usual routine” I responded.“About your boss?” He inquired.“Hmmmn” I hesisted to tell him. “No you tell me Zane, how was work today? It has always been me telling you about mine” I changed the topic.“Oh! You thought I was joking when I said there’s no girl throwing herself at me? And work is boring, hectic.. You know the vibe Rita” He said.“Okay.. OKAY” I replied bluntly.“Uhm, so is there anything you want me to know? Zane asked. I breathed in heavily, although Zane and I are far away yet he suspects when something is wrong, he could tell when I have something to say, he knows when I am in a good mood or bad one.“It's about my boss, you might get jealous if I say this” I resumed reluctantly.“I promise I won’t get jealous or did something really bad happened between you and your boss?”“Come on, you don't always have to think of something disgusting. I will… never cheat on you” I said.“I
Finn’s POV“It is past 12 in the midnight Finn. When did you start sleeping so late?” Alex peeped through the door before coming into my room.“Since I started working at mom’s company, trust me Alex it’s ain’t easy” I closed my laptop and kept it aside.“I know right, I have never been interested in wearing suits to offices. Working at home is way better, imagine exploring the internet, finding new discoveries, creating new accounts and identities only by sitting and operating the computer all day is much more better” Alexander said.At first, I thought Alex only came to check up on me and might leave soon but instead, he drew nearer, lied down on my bed and covered himself with my duvet.“So are you done with the company’s work?” Alex inquired“Nah, I’ll continue tomorrow. I’m very tied” I groaned, stretching my hands.“Same here” Alex said“What do you think you’re doing Alexander?” I queried.“What does it look like?” He answered a question with a question“You left your room to co
Rita’s POVMy eyes were heavy, I had dark eye bags circled round it, I didn’t sleep well last night yet I had to work tirelessly the following day (today). I looked forward to the recess period and atlas ...“Oh finally! It’s time to take a break” I placed my head on the table.“You’re not getting lunch?” Evelyn asked.“I’m tired and sleepy. I’m gonna have a siesta instead” I told her.“I can see it, your eyes are kind of bulgy” She gawked at me.“That’s what you gain for dating a guy online. Midnight calls and chat but since it’s all for love, it’s fine” I yawned and she laughed.“Lover girl, I’m happy to see you in love and I’m super excited that you are happy in love” She said and I blushed.“I’m also glad I won’t be having that annoying disturbing conversation with you” I was referring to the way she pester me to find a lover. “And incase you do not know, you were indirectly mocking my marital status"She laughed out loud.“Okay now, you gotta go” I motioned her.“I can’t go to th
Rita's POV“Again Rita, I will be confessing my feelings for you for the third time” Finn resumed, breaking the unpleasant silence between us in his car.I cleared my throat in an awkward way when he placed his fingers on mine while he drove with the other hand.“I love you so much Rita, what are you gonna do about it” He said“I don’t know” I swear, that slipped way too fast outta my tongue. But seriously, I do not know what to do about his sudden feelings for me, it’s not even mutual.“I guess i’ll just give you enough time to think about it. When next I talk about my feelings, I would be asking you out right away and I won’t take no for an answer” He said.I looked at him, cringed and puffed out heavily.“Oh no, I do not mean it that way. I’m not forcing you” He added, yet I didn’t say anything. I sat upright and gawked through the window instead.“You are not comfortable around me” Atlas he figured out.“I.. I am. I am comfortable around you” I replied, avoiding not to stumble over
Rita’s POV “Mr Finn is far better than his mother” Evelyn suddenly uttered while we were having our lunch at the restaurant.“You are right. I totally agree with you. Finn sees us as his friends and his peer group" I nodded my head in affirmation.“We are his peer group afterall” Adam sneered and his girlfriend shot him a warning stare.“Uhm guys, I already saw this coming! Finn wants me to be his girlfriend” I announced and Evelyn clapped happily; “The CEO wants to date you! Oh my God, this is giving billionaire romance novels vibe” She beamed and jubilated.“No, no Evelyn, I am not happy about it, I’m really confused at the moment” I told her.“What’s there to be confused about? We have already discussed this, I told you to pretend, play along, just date him; fake dating!” She emphasized.“Oh well, fake friendship, fake this, fake that. Just so you know, Finn already figured out that I have been pretending to get along with him” I told him.“He figured out?” Adam exclaimed, surpris
Rita’s POVI was restless throughout the rest of the day, I waited for closing hours impatiently, I just wanted to get home and have a heart to heart conversation with Zane. We returned from the lunch break, attended to clients like everything was fine. I wish I could fast forward time but then, before I knew it, it was finally time to go home.I didn’t exchange words with Evelyn and Adam, instead I quickly packed up my things into my bag and prepared to leave in a jiffy.I didn’t want Finn to come stop me again or says he wanna drive me home and end up talking about his feelings again. I don’t wanna hear any of that, I just wanna talk to my Zane about us. Poor Zane, poor me; I screamed in my head.“Uhm Rita, can we go home together like we used to?” Evelyn obstructed my way.“Sorry, I wanna walk alone” I turned her down without thinking twice.“Then can.. can I talk to you for a minute?” She asked.“About what happened at lunch? If it is, forget it” I told her.“ I am very sorry Rita