Gerald was deep in thought, trying to finish up work and at the same time trying to conclude on what to do when his phone rang. He reached out for his phone and answered the call. Tom's voice came through the line in a rushed and urgent tone, startling Gerald, "Gerald! You have to break up with Hazel right now! I don't know why you are delaying it. You must do that right away because I need to be with Hazel this lunch." Gerald's heart raced as he listened to Tom's words. He couldn't believe what he was hearing. He wanted to speak but words weren't coming out. "Gerald, are you there? You need to go find Hazel right now and tell her it's over between you two. I can't keep this secret anymore." Gerald froze, the phone still pressed to his ear. His mind was racing, trying to make sense of what Tom just said. The fact that his best friend is also in love with his girlfriend and was blackmailing him to break up with her still refusing to settle in his head. He had though
Gerald slammed the phone down on the receiver, his hand shaking with anger. He couldn't believe that he had just broken up with Hazel, the woman he loved, for no reason. All because of Tom. All because of that little threats of his. Of course, the threats were little but the fact is that, if Tom happened to do as he said, the little threats would only become bigger than anyone would handle. He didn't have an idea of what he was going to do now but the fact that he had to leave Hazel for Tom was making him go crazy. "Damn it!" he muttered under his breath, pacing back and forth in his office, his mind racing with thoughts of Hazel. He wanted to call her and explain everything, but he knew it was too late for that. He had already hurt her, and there was no going back now. Until he confirmed that Tom had no evidence, he never would want to jeopardize his image. He picked up his phone again and dialed Tom's number, his voice seething with anger when his friend answered. "What
They walked out of the office building, ignoring Arin who walked past them and headed to a nearby cafe. The sun was shining bright and the air felt refreshing. Hazel took a deep breath and tried to compose herself. Tom walked alongside her, and they talked about the weather. Hazel felt a bit better, and for a moment, she seemed to forget about the heartbreak she had just experienced. When they arrived at the cafe, Tom held the door open for her, and they walked in. The place was bustling with customers, and the smell of fresh coffee filled the air. Tom led them to a table in the corner, away from the noise. "What would you like to eat?" Tom asked, handing her the menu.Hazel looked at the menu, but she couldn't concentrate on it. The thought of her and Gerald breaking up was still fresh in her mind, and the tears began to well up again. Tom noticed her distress and reached across the table to comfort her. "It's okay to cry, Hazel. It's normal to feel sad after a breaku
Arin sits in the office, perplexed. She wonders what could have possibly troubled Gerald again. She decides to give him some time, hoping that he would come back with a clearer mind. However, as the hours ticked by, there was no sign of Gerald returning to his office. Arin decides to take matters into her own hands. She calls up her colleagues, trying to find out if anyone had seen Gerald or if they had any idea what was bothering him. Unfortunately, no one seemed to have any information. As Arin sat there, staring at her computer screen, the door to the office suddenly opened, and in walked Gerald. His face was still gloomy, but he looked more composed than when he left earlier. Arin stood up from her desk, and as she walked up to Gerald, she said, "Are you okay, sir? You've been gone for a while. Everyone's been worried about you." Gerald looks at Arin, and though he speaks not a word, the sadness in his eyes tells her all she needs to know. Without missing
Hazel couldn't believe she was standing in the middle of a nightclub with Tom. She had only been single for a few weeks after Gerald ended things with her, but Tom had been persistent in his pursuit of her. At first, she was hesitant to start anything new, but as the days went by, she found herself enjoying Tom's company more and more. She was expecting to be really lonely after Gerald broke up with her but all thanks to Clara. The music was loud, and the lights were flashing all around them. Tom had his arm around her waist, and she seemed to feel safe and comfortable with him. As they danced, Hazel couldn't help but notice how different Tom seemed from Gerald. He was kinda, kind, caring, understanding and didn't seem to have a care in the world. It was refreshing to be around someone like that. As they took a break from dancing, Tom leaned in close to Hazel. "You having fun?" he asked with a smile. Hazel grinned back at him. "Yeah, I am. Thanks for bringing me here."
Tom had been planning to propose to Hazel for weeks, but he couldn't find the right moment. He was worried that if he waited too long, she might change her mind and he didn't even know how she would react if he proposed to her. So, he decided to take her to the beach, where they could have some fun and then he could pop the question. This was the only chance he got to take Hazel totally away from Gerald. Tom had the feelings that things would go well because Hazel wouldn't want to reject his proposal after everything they had done together and what they had shared together in the past after her break up with Gerald. But there was this side of him that was telling him what he was doing was wrong. He chose to ignore it and focus on what his mind told him to do. He left his office and went straight to Hazel's office, his heart beating erratically. "Hey, Hazel, do you want to go to the beach today? Your shift is over, right?" Tom asked. "Yes of course. Sure, that sounds like fu
As Hazel walked slowly into the office, her eyes swollen in red. People were asking her what was wrong but she couldn't speak. She headed straight into her office, dropped her bag on her desk and collapsed into the couch at one side of her office. Tears welled down slowly as she remembered everything single thing that had happened. It was so difficult for her to keep up the act but she knew that her friend was always right. She picked up her phone and dialed Clara's number. It rang and rang but there was no response. Hazel tried it severally and when there was no answer she dropped her phone and sank back into the couch. Just then, the door to her office opened. She looked up and saw the receptionist walking over to her. "Good morning Ms. Willoughby." Hazel stood up gently, trying to feign a welcoming smile but she failed. "Good morning ma'am." She responded, her voice hoarse and cracking. "Are you okay?" The receptionist hurried to her and held her by her shoulder.
Gerald held Hazel's hands and walked into the reception together. He looked around but there was no one except the secretary. "Can you call everyone's attention here? I have a very important information to give." Gerald told the receptionist and she nodded in comprehension. "Gerald, what are you planning to do? You are making me really nervous." Hazel whispered into Gerald's ear. "It's just a matter of few minutes. You will understand very soon. Let those guys come in first then, you see what I have in stock for you." Gerald said, smiling brightly. "You can at least give me a hint. You kept holding my wrist. What's going on? My heart can't handle the suspense for long." Hazel said, shaking her head. "I told you already. Just calm down." Gerald said and faced the receptionist again. "Have you notified them all?" He asked. "Yes sir. They should be here anytime soon." She nodded and buried her face into the screen again. "Your attention is needed here too. So, move closer to hear th