Chapter Sixty Three

Tuesday 24th May, 2016

After the CEO’s general meeting, I remained numb in my seat until the hall was empty. I was startled when I felt someone tap my shoulder. It was Melody.

“Are you okay?” Her eyes were full of concern.

I forced a smile and nodded even though I felt horrible.

“No, you’re not.” She grabbed my shoulder and pulled me in for a side hug. I lay my head on her shoulder, closed my eyes and sighed.

“Whoever put that up on the forum is just a jerk who doesn’t know what they are talking about. Besides, no one really knows anything they are all just speculating. Just don’t worry about those gossips.”

“I just hate this.”

“I know. You both have a right to your private lives and you are both adults.”

I raised my head and looked at her.

“So, you don’t care if anything is going on?”

She gripped my shoulders.

“In all honesty, I think you’re a smart woman who knows what she is doing.”

“I don’t always feel smart,” I sighed.

“Listen, Eni. People have the right to fall in love, you don’