A CHANCED ENCOUNTER “Violet, are you even listening to me?” The voice of Connor, my boyfriend interrupted my train of thoughts. I blinked repeatedly and faced him with a fake smile plastered on my face. Connor bored me out most times as he liked to talk so much about himself. Most times he was often occupied with it that he never noticed when I zoned out of the conversation. Seems like today was an exception.“I'm sorry my dear. You were saying?” I mustered the most saccharine smile I could manage that I hoped screamed ‘I am crazy about my boyfriend.’Instead of my smile to elicit a smile from him, his face twisted in anger and lips upturned in disgust.“Don't tell me you were thinking about your paintings again?” He asked. I gulped and kept quiet because I was infact thinking about my paintings. Seriously, who knew that the type of green to paint a valley could be so confusing. I was leaning towards Emerald , but I could hear my creative side telling me Chartreuse was better.“
TWO SIDES OF A COIN“Ermmmm... Hello.” I stuttered my way through the sentence. This was so unlike me, I am usually the type of person that has the most to say, and to think that seeing the 'bar guy', yes, we are going to call him that seeing as I don't know his name is making me lost for words is rubbing me in some kind of way I don't find funny. My mom, of blessed memory, always said I talked ‘a thousand per minute.’“And she speaks. That is a start." The guy stated and went back to looking at my C.V. My confusion bubbles into a new emotion- anger. Who is he to pretend like he doesn't know me? Well, two can play this game. I am going to ace this interview so well, that they will have no choice to employ me and I plan to make him miserable enough for him to learn some manners, then I will quit.“Sorry about that. I had a bit of a moment of confusion. Saw something shocking minutes ago, but I am good and ready to ace this interview.” I mustered my ‘air hostess’ smile that I have been
THE DEVIL WEARS ARMANI“I'm confused. Do you want the job or not? Most people are usually elated about getting this type of call.” The voice sounded like she was confused about me acting like this and from the questions she asked me, this was possibly the first time someone is acting this way. Well, that clearly makes the both of us dear. I definitely thought I bombed the interview, especially when I told him to have an unfortunate day, which he heard by the way, incase you don't get how absurd this is. So, imagine my surprise when he ended up giving the go ahead for me to be hired. If she was me, she too would be confused.“You don't understand,” I started because she really didn't, “I bombed the interview. Like it's like when a model falls face flat on an international walkway that is supposed to take her career to the next level with the judges watching. And the next day, when she thinks her career is over, she messed up, she gets a call that she won. That's exactly what happened t
HOT OR COLD- PICK A SIDE“What took you so long? We need to be at the Hotel Subsidiary in fifteen minutes. I don't know if you are aware, but I really detest when people don't keep to time.” These were the first words my Boss said to me immediately I got into the car.I wanted to flip him off in my head, but I remembered that sometimes one had to learn to be the bigger person. If there was one thing I was learning on this job, it is the ability to be patient because Ryan pushes all my buttons.I took a deep breath and said, “You might not know this since you have a driver who takes you everywhere. The transportation to that place is quite weird and buses are inconsistent, so I had to run to and fro to get your coffee which you told the receptionist to tell me to have after the hassle I went through to get it.”“The coffee was always for you. I need coffee to start my day and I thought you hadn't gotten yours because you came in late, so I assumed you overslept. I told you it was mine
HE HAS NO FILTER TOO.“I am so sorry sir.” I apologized profusely for the umpteenth time. After apologizing a dozen on the phone, I hurried over to the drycleaners and picked up his suit. I was currently at the office where he was at his desk peering over some files before he'll shower and head out to his private jet.“I say this once again. You seem to say everything you have in your head.” He muttered to my hearing and stood up from the desk, and went into the bathroom. I stood there lost on if to drop the suit on the coat rack and leave or if I wasn't yet dismissed? So for that reason I stood there rooted to the spot, until minutes after I heard the shower running. I felt a blush creep up my cheeks at the thought that just a door separating me from where he stood naked. I shook my head, as if to shake off my nasty thoughts. I never used to be this person that found anyone sexually attractive or desired to get romantically involved with anyone. My stint with Connor, yes I will call
You Don't Get to Treat people like Flies“Get out.” Were the first words that came out when the woman barged into his office.Ryan was back from his two-day trip from U.K. It's been two days since he accused me of being incompetent, and though it hurt, still hurts, I have decided to focus and just do my job. There was no need to have emotions at the job. I didn't have to like my boss enough to do my job and that's the way it has been. I gave monosyllabic answers to questions that required them and just agreed with whatever he said I should do. If he noticed a shift in me, he didn't point it out, which was better for me by the way. He was currently dictating some things he wanted me to do as he stepped out of the office for some hours. So, I was taking notes and nodding dutifully when the woman barged in. Bringing us to where we are now.“Oh! Ryan darlin', how could a son tell his mother to get out?” The woman said with such sadness in her eyes that my heart clenched for her. But, it s
You might have feelings for him“You quit?” Annie screeched whether in horror or in shock. I couldn't pinpoint which at this exact moment.I was narrating what transpired between Ryan and i yesterday evening to my friends this morning that prompted me to quit without so much as a glance behind or a reconsideration.“Yes, I did. Also, shouting about it is not going to change the fact that I quit already.” I placed my legs on the center table and tried settling in comfortably.“Get your legs off the table immediately.” She said, hitting my legs lightly until I took it off the table.I yelped, “Ouch! Can't you be kinder to me? I just lost my job. Also, my feet is clean. So I see no problem in putting them on the table.“You didn't lose your job. Don't say you lost your job like you got fired. You quit your job. That's a difference.” She pointed out.I groaned loudly and twisted my body like an earthworm that was poured salt, “It doesn't matter. I am still without a job.”“I still don't u
Am I Really Falling For My Insufferable Boss?“You would leave my office now, or else, I would disregard the filial bond we share and have the security throw you out like every other person who comes to this building and acts in an uncouth manner.” He said in a calm voice that didn't go with someone that was just slapped.“Oh, you would throw your father out of the office like a commoner just because I scolded you a little bit?” His Father asked.I eyes him wearily because there was nothing about the slap he gave him, in front of his P.A nonetheless that showed me that this was a little scolding. For him to slap him in front of his P.A, showed him he had no regard for him except I turned into a breathing statue moments ago that he saw me as an inanimate object.“We are not that close for your little scolding. Father, please leave, while I am still being nice. I was talking to my P.A before you stepped in.” Ryan said.It was then his Father turned and finally acknowledged me, the breat
He Was Always Mine To Begin With“Wait, was that Ryan?” Loraine's voice rang from the speaker as I stared at my husband's retreating figure. I wished he said something than looking at me with such disappointed eyes that made my heart break. “Huh-Uh.” I mumbled so that she wouldn't hear my strangled cry that threatened to escape my lips.“Oh my goodness! This is bad. Really bad! He wasn't supposed to hear like that. Where is he?” She asked.“He just left. You know what? I'll call you back okay. I need time to...” I left my statement hanging, but what I needed to do was– cry my eyes out.“Okay, no problem. And in case he is pissed at you for this, I would come clean and tell him I roped you into it.”“Bye.” I told her not able to muster anything more than that.When I hung up, that was when the reality of what just happened hit me. Ryan got to know what we've been keeping from him, but not through the way I would have preferred. He heard it per chance and that was not what I wanted. It
How Could You Hide That From Me?One thing I didn't expect when I said ‘I do’ to Ryan was the turmoil and tons of secrets his family had. I didn't know how deep his father's hate for him ran, I didn't know that his step-mother I thought he was just needlessly antagonistic towards him was actually wolf in sheep's clothing, she was the spawn of Satan herself. Looking at his father and step-mother, I was amazed how they could raise such good kids with a good head on their shoulders. Must be the work of their grandparents.I was reminiscing what Loraine told me yesterday and I still couldn't come to terms with it.“Are you sure?” I asked her withdrawing my hands from hers in shock of what I just heard.“I am almost certain and over the years I am becoming certain that what I heard that night was true. I went out dead at night to drink water, when I heard them arguing in their room and their room door was ajar. I didn't hear parts of the argument, but what I heard loud and clear was when m
And It Was The Most Beautiful Experience EverI felt his tip of his penis at the entrance of my Vagina, and I drew in a deep breath. I was finally doing it. Losing my virginity after twenty-five years, almost twenty-six years seeing as my birthday was in few weeks time. This point, it felt thrilling to finally have sex with the person I love with all my heart, and it also felt scary because I heard the first time hurts.His eyes looked hungry, but still he said, “We can still wait if you want to.”I smiled and kissed him softly on his lips. When I withdrew from the kiss, I said, “My problem is that you worry way too much. I am sure.”“Okay then.” He replied.He unwrapped my legs from his waist, and spread them apart. Then, he came closer, towering over me. He began penetrating slowly with the tip of his penis, it was at that point I winced in pain.I closed my eyes, but he said, “Hey, Mi Todo, look at me.” At his command, I opened my eyes and meet his mesmerizing ones.As he was penet
No One Gets To Talk Bad About My Mom, Not On My Watch“Gr...Grandma?” Mrs. Gia sputtered, looking at I and Ryan in shock. My husband who I could see was also looking at me, trying to deduce if I knew what I was saying or if I was suffering from hallucination?“I am almost certain you are the one. I saw your postcard growing up with the name. I think it'll be rare for someone with the same three names to exist, too much of a coincidence? No?” I gave her a pointed look.Her features started changing as realization started sinking in that she just might be the right person.“Wait, are you Xavier and Juliet's child?” She asked mentioning the names of my parents.I nodded and she gasped, and staggered a bit. Holding the table next to her as a support. “It seems like you both have some catching up to do,” My husband said and pecked me lightly on my left cheek, before pointing at a corner, “I'll be over there in case you need anything,” Then in a whisper, he said, “Saying hello to pretenti
Could She be My Grandma? “Are you okay Mi Todo? You have been frowning since we woke up.” My husband asked me as we boarded the private jet back to New York.So, here's the thing, last night as he was running a very high temperature, I tried to shake him so he could wake up, he didn't open his eyes. I am not going to lie, I basically went through the five stages of grief thinking he had gone into shock. I ran downstairs in tears, down three floors to tell the receptionist that I think my husband is dying, then we went upstairs to check, on our way to I and Ryan's room, she informed me she was an ER nurse and was covering for her cousin who works here that had a family emergency. That made me a bit more calm and when we got upstairs, she checked his temperature which had reduced drastically by the way. She said it was probably stress and he'll be fine for morning.It was at that point my dearest husband decided to open his eyes, “Mi Todo, why aren't you by my side?” In a weak, cute vo
I Had Never Seen Him Cry“Okay, we don't speak for some days and next thing I know is my close friend and roommate has gotten married to a billionaire in a ‘low-profile’ ceremony in Vegas? She didn't see the need to say something like ‘Hey guys, I know you might be busy with life, but I am getting married?’ V, I have to say this is ludicrous and I am still trying to comprehend it?” Rainie said.I slowly disentangled myself from my husband arms, there was barely a moment we were in bed together and we weren't cuddling. It was an extreme sport, but I finally succeeded without waking him up.I tiptoed to the bathroom and continued my call with my friends.“Firstly, guys, I know no matter what I explain, it would never be a reasonable excuse why I didn't tell you both earlier. I am really sorry and truly everything happened so quickly, that before I could understand what was happening, we were married.” I explained to them hoping that it would soothe the rage I could see in their eyes.“I
I Said Yes To Eternity.“So, I got an Elvis Presley Chapel booked for the wedding tomorrow. Do you want to maybe go dress shopping today?” Ryan asked me as we lay on the bed ticking off things we needed for our wedding tomorrow. I was getting married tomorrow? It still felt surreal that hours back I said a yes to his proposal. I wanted to tell my friends, but in all honesty, I still felt like i needed a minute to understand the huge step I was taking tomorrow. I'll probably call them in the morning before I leave to the Chapel and tell them of my bold step and get their blessings. The truth was we actually just wanted to have something small. This was more of a promise to ourselves, than an actual wedding. “With the speed at which you are doing all these things, you were certain I was going to say yes, right? You probably had the contract or something?” I teased him. He was indeed moving with speed that it made me a tad bit suspicious that he just started this arrangement. I suspecte
I Must Be CrazyI burst into laughter, placing my ice cream sandwich on the empty space by my side which was already melting in my hands and making it sticky. Of all the jokes that my boyfriend has attempted to make, this was by far the funniest.“Oh, my goodness. That was such a funny joke. You are getting the hang of this emotions thing.” I hit his chest lightly with traces of laughter on my lips and attempted to pick up my ice-cream sandwich again. Vegas must be getting to him for him to play this kind of joke. I heard that being in Vegas often makes one act out of the ordinary. Coupled with the fact that he was still getting a hang of these emotions thing. He must be like a kid at an ice-cream parlour for the first time wanting to try out all the flavors.“I am not joking.” He said. I was about taking a bite of my ice-cream sandwich which half was already melted by the way when his voice stopped me short.“A prank, maybe?” I asked with hopeful eyes in light that though this might
Marry Me“A problem?” Ryan asked, coming off the bed. Whatever impending make out session suspended till when he might be able to deduce what had happened or is happening to turn out to be a problem.“Yes, it's Dad.” She said and I could hear the fear in her voice.At that point Ryan removed the phone from speaker and told his sister, “Give me a minute.” Then he turned to me and said, “Give me a moment, let me know what the problem is.”“No problem, take your time.” I said, managing a smile. The truth was that Ryan's father annoyed me and that is not because of the time he hit on me in Ryan's office, which was quite shameless of him by the way. But, the reason why he annoyed me to no end was because he didn't support Ryan as the CEO, and rather than just mind his flipping business, he found more ways to make Ryan's life incessantly difficult. From riling up the press against Ryan to finding ways to siphon money and frame Ryan for being an incompetent CEO. My boyfriend, God bless his h