May’s POVStill clad in my purple blouse and black skirt, with my hair a tangled mess, and my eyes heavy with lack of sleep, I hoped that the elevator would close and just take me to my floor.All I wanted was to have a quick shower, microwave something for dinner and then lie down on my couch to reply all my mail, before I go to sleep. It was a Thursday and I have work tomorrow, or I would have just stayed up and binge-watch another season of Designated Survivor.I would have done that to avoid thinking of my husband, Asher, who suddenly wanted me back in our marriage, the one he had led me out of. Actually, I really wanted not to think of him so I stopped myself.Then my phone rang, causing me to jump, but I was glad it pulled me out of my thoughts. I groaned when I pulled it out of my back and stared at the screen. It was Gary's number. "Now what?" I muttered under my breath“Hello, Gary!” I answered the call, with a frown on her face, wondering why he was suddenly calling her duri
May’s POVAs I let the water run over me, the steam created a thick fog around me as I tried to let the stress of the day wash away with it.“I’m so tired, I’m aching badly.” I whispered, using my hand to massage my neck.The hot water was a small comfort, but my mind kept racing; Gary's abrupt demands that I came over to his place, the file I had to bring, the work that awaited, and then Asher, with his soft voice and pleas for a conversation I wasn't sure I wanted to have.I had been expecting him to call me though, since the last time we spoke in my room, and I had promised him to think about what he said, but he hadn’t. I was grateful though, that he didn’t call, because I wasn’t even ready to talk about it.I didn’t even think about it like I promised I would, because every time I started to, I would think of all the other bad things that had happened.Sighing, I stepped out of the shower and grabbed a white clean towel, then I wrapped it around my body. I grabbed around and twis
Asher’s POVI’ve been waiting all day for her, well, not all day, but two freaking hours. I’ve been here since ten twenty something if I wasn’t wrong, and this was almost twelve thirty.Was something wrong with her?Had she forgotten?Was she late because she was held behind by work? Was she with Gary right now instead of being with me? That was all I could think about. I had texted her and even called her but there was nothing.Must be something that was keeping her. Well, I was going to have to leave when it was twelve thirty. I couldn’t just sit here and wait for May when I had a lot of work to do, I also had a meeting by one thirty so it was going to have to end, my wait.I turned my hand to glance down at my wristwatch, and I saw the time was racing by. But why the fuck wasn’t she here right now? I mean, I had texted her even after our call last night and I had done the same thing this morning, so I don’t think this none appearance was because she forgot about it.“Calm the heck
May’s POVPulling at the sleeves of my soft pink cardigan, I stifled a yawn and glanced at the door of Gary's office. “Oh goodness, I’m so tired I might fall on my feet.” I whispered as I typed in the last sentence on the stupid file I was working on.I had been working on the file since I came in this morning, but it was taking more time than usual. Thankfully, I was done now. I just have to check for any mistakes, that was all.Damn, why do I have to work this long? I had been working since yesterday morning, and even though I knew I would be paid for all the overtime, the way my body felt wasn’t letting the thrill of joy from the money to come excite me.Not even one bit.As I thought about it, I just groaned and scrunched up my face in displeasure. I mean, I was feeling uncomfortable now too. I was still in the same black jeans and pink cardigan from last night, when I had arrived at Gary's place for what was supposed to be a brief work session.It had stretched on through the nig
May’s POVThe silence in the elevator was thick, pressing against me as I reached into my bag and fished out my phone. I haven’t even seen that item for the whole of the morning I was at my desk for.I had set it to silent last night, not wanting to be disturbed while Gary and I worked, and somehow, I had forgotten about it, or I would have changed it back to normal.As I flicked the screen to life now, I saw the missed calls and unread texts pile up, all from Asher. He had been trying to reach me, and I hadn’t even known about it. I quickly shot him a text: "So sorry, got held up. Leaving now. Be there ASAP."Damn it, I thought, my heart sinking. I had kept him waiting without even meaning to. Asher wasn't the kind of person to wait around, and I knew this could seem like I was paying him back in his own coin. I mean, it wasn’t a big deal if I was to think about all the times he had ignored my texts and avoided my calls, but I wasn’t doing that.“Damn!” I whispered. I was really late
May’s POVThe loud banging jolted me from a restless sleep I didn’t even realized I was in, my body protesting. Damn, it was aching from the cold, hard floor I had collapsed on hours before.How in the world had I ended up sleeping on the floor right here at the door when I had only remembered crying as if my life depended on the tears that were coming?My back ached with a dull, persistent throb, and a groan slipped through my lips as I struggled to stand. Damn, not even that was easy.I heard the banging against my door again and I furrowed my brows in confusion. At the rate whoever it was was banging against the door, one would think I was owing them a shitload of money. Except, I don’t have debtors. I hated being in debts, and so far, I had avoided it.If it wasn’t my stepfather’s debtors tracking me down here, then I had nothing to worry about."Okay, okay, I'm coming! Don't break down the door!" I shouted, my voice laced with annoyance and fatigue. It was only after the words ha
Asher’s POV“I saw you, Asher. With her. Chanel. Don’t pretend you don’t know what I’m talking about.” She told me and all I could do was widened my eyes.I was shocked, taken aback by May's accusation, only it wasn’t just an accusation though, she was right, but not entirely.Her words hit me like a physical blow, and for a moment, I was speechless. The image of Chanel's unexpected advance flashed through my mind, and I knew I had to make May understand.I had to explain things to her, let her see that I wasn’t lying about this, that nothing would make me go to Chanel when I could have her."May, you don't get it," I began with my voice laced with the urgency I was feeling, trying to bridge the gap her words had created. "Chanel kissed me, but I pulled away. I asked her why she did that… right there in the café. If you had stayed, you would have seen the whole thing." I said.May's eyes were hard, her arms crossed as if to shield herself from more lies. "Of course, that's your versio
May’s POVThe phone at my desk rang, piercing the quiet buzz of the office. I was working on something Gary asked me to work on, so why was he calling me?I glanced at the receiver to see that it wasn’t a call from his office. Sighing, I reached over to grab the receiver with one hand and tucking a loose strand of hair behind my ear without the other as I answered with a practiced greeting. "May Campbell, how can I assist you?" I asked.There was a silence at the other side and I wondered if I had missed the call, then I heard the person spoke."Hi, this is Jenny from reception. There's a package here for you. Would you like to come down and get it, or should I send it up?" she said, asking.What package? Who could have sent a package to me? I wasn’t expecting anything anyway. I was sure the security downstairs would have made sure it was safe, so I didn’t have to higher about that. It wasn’t as if I had an enemy to worry about though.Sighing again, I glanced at the stack of papers o