RitaI hung up the call last night and told Zane that I needed to sleep early so I won’t wake up late today. Early to bed, early to rise works for me all the time.Assuming Mrs Blakeston was still our boss, I could be a little bit late to work and she wouldn’t notice aside that, Evelyn would always cover up for me. But Mr Finn, the new boss? He’ll definitely notice that I came to work late. He’s on my neck and he’s indeed watching me really closely.Although I got to the office pretty much early, Finn was already in his office.Only few workers were around including Adam whom informed me that Mr Finn had already asked after me. I dashed into his office as quickly as possible.“You are late” Mr Finn said to me.“But It’s not resumption time yet” I argued.“As for me,, you are late to work” He repeated.“Many other staffs are not at work yet” I paused. “Even Evelyn” I added.“What matters is that I got to the company before you. So you are late” He insisted.“Okay” I murmured.He didn’t
Rita’s POVZane hasn’t even called me throughout today neither did he leave me a single message. None.I shook my head and whined inwardly.What sort of unserious relationship have I gotten myself into?Oh jeez, maltreatment at work and as if that isn’t enough for me to handle, only to get home and get snubbed by my online lover.I continue to rant even as I prepared and ate dinner to while away time. Yet, no call or text from Zane and he wasn’t even online. And Oh! I would have blamed myself for overthinking oroverreacting because this is what to expect once you date someone online but my ex, Jared had my time always. This one is totally different from Jared.Okay, maybe i’m actually being extra. Should I call Zane instead?Uh no! It’s too early to show him so much interest and concern. Yes, it’s early to let him know that I enjoy speaking to him all the time. He’ll find out that he has eventually won my heart. He’ll know I'm beginning to ove him. Geez! Let’s not call it love yet, I
RitaToday’s just a too good day; first, Finn was busy throughout and he didn’t have the chance to ill treat or provoke me. Although, we had little free time for ourselves because clients kept trooping in and going out because It’s a Friday, party day! Although, we were so busy yet I felt so happy this very day.Finally, it was recess, enough time to chat with my online boyfriend Zane while we had our lunch at the office cafeteria.Adam and Evelyn sat next to eachother, doing their usual lovey-dovey stuff while eating. I sat opposite them, eating and engrossed with chatting with Zane, I was blushing and smiling, oblivious to the environment. Little did I know that Evelyn and Adam were watching me.“When exactly are you gonna tell us about your new boyfriend “ Evelyn caught my attention.“He’s Zane. The same guy Mrs Janet Johnson hooked me up with” I responded.“Oh wow. That guy. So thanks to me” Evelyn said.“Nah. Thanks to Janet Johnson instead. Oops! I haven’t even appreciated her al
Rita’s POVWithout our consent, he sat with us; the only available seat was next to me, opposite Evelyn.He sat next to me! I could hear my heart throbbing!!“Hi” Finn said again, surprisingly, he was smiling cheerfully.We three greeted him perfunctorily and in a somewhat fearful murmur.“I came to say what a great work you’ve done. I saw how we had so many clients miling into your department. And I must say, that section in the company does the mostwork” Finn said.“Unfortunately, we are under estimated” Evelyn replied informally. “Boss” She then added.She seems free with him as he was with her. I noticed Adam was jealous. Him and I just sat down there and said absolutely nothing.“I came to say thank you to you guys. Ignore the under estimation, my gratitude alone should go a long way” Finn said.“Nope. An increase in salary will do. At least, almost the same as what those in the official section receive. You have just admitted that we are doing a better and harder job than they ar
Rita“No! Don’t leave. Wait up!” Finn ordered before I could turn the door knob.He got off the table and stroded over to where I stood, still trembling.“I’ll drop you off at your place” Finn said, I was gonna turn him down but he added immediately; “Do not say No” So, I remained mute instead.He returned to his desk, picked up his car keys, and his briefcase then walked out of his office, I followed him behind sluggishly like a lost puppy.By this time, every worker has left except the securities.Finn tried to start a conversation with me in his car but I stayed mute; at least not too scared, neither was I still trembling like earlier. I felt a little relieved but what he has said to me kept reminiscing and banging in my head leaving me shocked and speechless.I only spoke to him when he needed directions to my place and then, I was dumbfounded again till we arrived at my place. I opened the car hastily and got off before he’ll stop me or say something unbelievable again.“So see yo
Rita’s POVZane tried to contact me throughout last night and even till now, my phone wouldn’t stop buzzling with his calls and several messages. I read and ignored them intentionally.What sort of a serious online boyfriend hide his face from his online girlfriend? Just what sort of!I kept pacing around my house, tossing on my bed, missing Zane’s voice yet I wouldn’t pick up his calls. Afterall, that’s the only thing I can miss about him; His voice since he’s faceless.I kept nagging, yaking and hissing.I sent messages to Evelyn and Adam because I was bored but they wouldn’t reply. These two became one and indirectly threw me out of the clique.Messages from Zane kept coming in because he noticed I was active online, I continued to read and ignore them till he’s ready to show me his damn face instead his messages were filled with a million apology.I scrolled through the gistfeed to kill boredom and as usual pictures and videos of couples, kissing, lovey dovey here and there. I almo
Rita’s POV“What a really really nice abode you’ve got” Finn said, he started inspecting the house as I let him come in.“Th… Thank you” I stuttered. “Please have a seat” I gestured him to the couch since he won’t stop looking around.After he sat down, I sighed heavily then went to serve him a very cold fruity drink.“Enjoy, it’s.. it’s all I got in the fridge” I said as I poured the drink into a glass and handled it over to him.I sat uncomfortably on the next couch and watched him gulped it.“Rita, did you think about what I told you yesterday? You should be excited the boss wanna be close with you” Finn said.“We could be just friends sir” I managed to say.“Do away with the sir. Finn, it’s Finn and what do you mean we could just friends? Do you have a boyfriend?”I didn’t respond.“Looks like you already know that I want to be your friend, so that I could be more than friend?” He smiled mischievously.“Your mother, Mrs Blakeston never visited me nor any other colleagues except if
Rita's POV“It’s so great, speaking to you 24.7”I placed my phone on loud speaker that Sunday evening while I was cooking.“I know right. We usually spend only less than half of the day with eachother during the weekdays” Zane said.“We should do this more often. I’m preparing stir-fri noodles. What about you?” I inquired because earlier, we agreed to carry out the same activities together at the same time.“Same here. I’m a great cook” He boasted and I gave a short laugh. “Then we’ll see a movie together while we eat right?”“Absolutely!” I agreed. “ Same movie, titled Dawn Of Love. I’ve seen it before but I want you to see it too, it’s my all time favorite movie”“Anything for you, your highness” He giggled.I guess this way of doing things together won’t make us notice that we’re far apart. Our meal was ready almost at the same time, we literally ate together and watched the movie at the same time or together rather. I made sure he enjoyed the movie as much as I did but then, I do