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Chapter Twelve

Author: Anicki M
last update Last Updated: 2023-05-11 14:12:17

IVY'S POV.

After my encounter with that woman,I was not myself anymore,I was very uneasy and I couldn't concentrate on my work.last thing I wanted now was my boss firing me.I knew she was going to tell on me.

I occasionally glanced at the telephone on my table as I waited patiently for him to call me and fire me but my telephone didn't ring.

Time seemed to speed up as I kept glancing at the clock.it was 2pm already and I haven't heard anything from him.Maybe he didn't see the need to fire me since I was just doing my job.a smile crept across my face,I was safe.

Just when I was about to go get myself a coffee,my phone rang and my heart skipped.

I brought my phone out and seeing that the caller was Rose,I heaved a sigh of relief.I was so foolish,how could I think my boss was the one calling,he doesn't have my phone number.

"Hello,Rose"

"Ivy,I am sorry for disturbing you at work,I just wanted to ask you a favor,"Rose said to me.

"What's that?"I asked.

"I will be coming home late today so
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