It's been half an hour and the coffee is not yet here.
I've never been to this restaurant but it's a lesson to never ever come here. No matter how much I'm starving. The service is terrible and the only thing good about it is that it's not stuffed with customers.
Probably because the people in this town know it's a horrible restaurant with terrible service.
"But atleast they are giving me a little bit time to know more about you, Sugar..."
I giggle. "I keep telling you I'm not interesting. Boring is the word."
"I love boring."
I roll my eyes and sigh. "Fine. I'm just a simple girl that does 9-5 to make sure her bills get paid. That's all. Told you I'm boring."
"What do you do?"
"I'm a HR at The CJ Company."
"The famous entrepreneur? He's made it to Forbes before?" he asks.
I nod. "Yes. That was three years ago when he was listed as The Top 30 Men under 3
"You're sixty minutes late to work."CJ stops dangling with the pencil and clasps his chin. He looks into my eyes, that cocky grin stuck on his handsome face."Give me one valid reason why I shouldn't fire you."Fire!He wants to fire me?How the fuck am I supposed to tell him that my ex-best friend chose today of all days to lock herself up in my bathroom and I had to get a shower at my new neighbour's place.Someone tell me that's a valid reason.But I know he wouldn't believe me anyway."I said give me a valid reason!" he roars standing up from the seat.I jerk back, startled."I... I..." I stutter fumbling for an excuse in my head. "I had to fix my car. It broke down on the way..."CJ moves towards me, his hands dug in his pockets."You are lying."How the fuck did he know?"I know it when you
"I need a leave."CJ looks up at me in disgust."Who the hell let you in my office!""CJ, this is not the time and place for this. Please, I need a leave."He glares at me. "I'm not talking to you with no appointment. Go back. Get an appointment. Come back.""I've waited the whole day to get a chance to talk to you! It's serious, Sir!""Don't call me sir!""Cedric!"For a moment, our eyes bore into each other but he swiftly glances away."Don't call me that either. It's CJ.""Okay CJ! Please I need that leave urgently."CJ clasps his chin, looking at me sternly."You just started working here the other day and you're already asking for a leave!""As I said, it's urgent... Please!" I squeal."What happened?""Something serious.""What?""My friend's husband died."Sympathy flickers in
The window is broken.Pieces of glass are shattered everywhere on the floor.Broken bottles of whiskey are scattered everywhere and the cushions are torn apart with the table lying upside down on the ground.The house is a complete mess.Seven had just come from a meeting late when he saw the door was wide open. He found that a bit odd since he knew I was away for the funeral. On entering, his eyes almost popped out of his pockets.Seven and Ren are standing behind me, shook by the utter mess of the whole house."You should call the police," Seven suggests."The police?" Ren opposes. "Why call the police? This is clearly a case of burglary.""Exactly the reason you should call the police," Seven insists."The police won't help with anything... Infact, calling them is just a waste of time honestly..."That's Ren."But atleast they'll try and catch w
He has changed so much.Over the three years, he has grown much older.His whole head is gray and so is his beard on his crinkly skin."Why are you back?"That's the first question he asks me the moment I sit opposite him at the coffee table."This was not the agreement."I look at Mr. Jean right in the eye and say, "I didn't want to come back. But I had to."He glares at me."You broke our agreement," he retorts. "I gave you money for you to disappear forever then you come back looking for my son again?""I didn't know he was in this town, I swear!""I might be old but doesn't mean I'm stupid, kiddo. I give you money, you disappear then you come back years later and you go back to working for the same boss, my son. It can't be a coincidence. I know what you
I look at the watch.It's 9:30pm.It has been three hours since I started working on the project that needs to be presented at the boardroom tomorrow.I know this is all CJ's doing.To punish me.Working for longer hours yet he's not paying me for the extra time.Slowly by slowly, I hate him even more. I know what I did was wrong but he has been a heartless monster ever since I started working here.I'm feeling sleepy as I switch off my computer and stand from my desk, relieved that I finally got the project done. But at the same time, haggard and very exhausted.As I am strolling at the deserted hallway, holding my handbag, CJ appears out of nowhere like the ghost he is.Wait, what the fuck is he still doing at work?He should be gone by now. Atleast everyo
I flip the door open.Heaven fakes a wide grin."Aren't you going to let me in?""What do you want?" I ask flatly."I want us to talk," she says sharply. "Woman to Woman."I am hesitant for a moment then I let the door wide open."Make it fast."I escort her to the sofa and watch as she sinks in it."Mmh, nice sofa."I cross my arms against my chest, still standing."Please get to the point."She looks at me blankly. "It's about CJ."Obviously.Heaven continues. "I know everything. About you and him. About your wedding. About you standing him up at the altar. He didn't tell me. I dug that shit up on my own," she pauses and looks me up and down.She resumes. "I'm not here for a catfight or any sort of confrontation. I'm here to have a nice talk with you. And beg you to stay away from him. You had him. Now it's my turn to have him."I'm shook by her bluntnes
I can't find the strength to move.I fall on my knees and break down.I burst out in an ocean of tears, messing my whole face up with mascara and wet foundation.I'm more than terrified. Could this be him? Has he finally found me? But how? This just couldn't be him... There's no way he has found me...Oh right!I will tear you apart...The words ring so loudly in my head.Ofcourse!CJ!This is all his evil doing!First, he broke into my house and now he has smashed my new car. I know it's him. I'm sure it's him. He's enjoying doing this to me... Torturing me...Someone engulfs me in their arms and lifts me up.Those warm muscular arms.Seven.."What the hell!" he gasps. "Who the hell did that!"I don't respond instead I just look at him, wondering who to pin this on blindly. Because maybe it's not my boss that's doing all this?"Your fucking boss!" he freaks out.
CJ is staring sharply at Seven.A cocky grin on his face.Heaven is staring intently at me.And I, well, my eyes are playing ping-pong on everyone at the table.There is a lot of tension between us.The tension lowers a bit when the drinks are brought."So, this is your boyfriend?" CJ looks at Seven scornfully."Yes, I'm her boyfriend. Who the fuck are you?"CJ smirks. "Ask her."Seven looks at me."He's my boss," I respond.Seven is a bit surprised then he goes silent, in lack of words."Why have you gone silent? I bet you've heard a lot about me..."Seven frowns and grits his teeth, clenching his fist under the table."So, he's the reason you didn't come to work at all?"The rude question is directed to me but he's staring at Seven.Seven smirks at him. "What choice did you leave her after you smashed her car you coward!"CJ smirks at Seven and I. "I c