Confusion That was what Elise and Junior felt. They were still trying to process Bianca screaming so loudly when a knock on the door startled them"Mr Miller, is everything okay?" Junior's secretary asked and immediately entered his office"Sure, everything is okay" Junior replied"I heard the scream and I rushed in find out what the problem is" the secretary replied, her eyes fixed on Bianca"You don't have to bother yourself. Our friend here, Bianca, she just received a really terrible news, so, she just needed to let it out" Elise explained"Oh, I see. I'm really sorry about whatever it is she's going through. I'll leave you guys to comfort her" the secretary said and leftBianca had stopped screaming, she just sat in her chair weeping profuselyAfter exchanging looks, Elise went over to console Bianca. She moved one of the chairs so she could sit in front of Bianca, however, she still maintained a reasonable distance so it wouldn't seem like she was crowding in on Bianca's pers
Bianca paused She stood in front of her cousins door but somehow, she couldn't get herself to ring the bellShe contemplated knocking instead, but she hesitated, she couldn't believe she was about to go through with the planIt was a plan she had come up with, but if she had been told a week ago that she would be standing in front of Alma's door and about to test her fiance, she wouldn't believe itThe plan was simple. She would go to her cousin's house, hide and then Alma would invite Xavier overWhen he got there, Alma would look for a way to make him reveal a bit of his plans to her and she was convinced he would because he was already opening up bit by bit to herBianca couldn't believe that, not only did Xavier not really love her, he was willing to disrespect her by having a thing with her cousinA part of her wished everything they had planned out would go accordingly, but a tiny part of her still wished it would all be a lie, but in her mind, she knew betterAfter she had l
It was a cool evening Elise definitely did not like Xavier, but she couldn't deny that his choice of hang out spots were always top notchShe had gotten off work about thirty minutes ago and Xavier had asked her to meet him upThe place they had met up was a serene environment perfect for an evening hangoutThe park was quiet and peaceful and had a beautiful view. Also, there was plenty of natural beauty to admireShe and Xavier were sitted on a grassy field with a few scattered trees and some flowers bloomingThe sun was just beginning to set, casting a warm, orange glow over the landscape. The air was still and calm, with only a light breeze blowing gently through the treesIn the distance, Elise could hear the gentle sound of a stream trickling softly, adding to the tranquil atmosphereAs Elise sipped on her cold drink and munched on the snack that Xavier had gotten them, she couldn't help but picture coming back to this park with someone she truly loved and cared forAs the sun
"Here's the planElise, you'll tell Xavier you'd send the money via check and you'll be really busy, so, you won't be able to give it to him personally, you'll tell him you'll send someone you trust to give it to himBianca, you'll meet up with him. Both of you will discuss and then, I think you should show him the recording between him and AlmaIt doesn't matter how much he begs or tries to deny it, you'll end things with him and let him know he won't be getting a cent from you, are you okay with that? Do you think you can go through with it?" Junior asked"Well, I guess so" Bianca answered"We need you to be certain. We know it won't be easy, but if you feel you will not be able to go through with it, or you'll be too uncomfortable, we can come up with another plan" Elise said"I can do it" Bianca affirmed"Alright then, that's settled" Junior said"So, who would I be sending to deliver the check to him?" Elise asked"You will not be sending anyone. You'll give him no check. You'll
Awkward silence That was what filled the office when Elise and Junior returned. It was clear they both had so much to say and questions to ask, but who would say something first?The silence lingered longer than it should, creating a palpable sense of discomfort and tension between both of themDespite being in such close proximity, they avoided making eye contact They were both searching for something to say but struggled to come up with anything, leading to further silenceThe absence of conversation was particularly noticeable because of the previously lively discussions they were having before Bianca left The silence seemed to stretch on endlessly, making Elise and Junior feel awkward and uneasyOverall, the silence felt like an eternity, and Junior decided to break it"So, how's it going with the LXY project? I haven't heard any updates recently" Junior asked"Sorry?" Elise responded"The LXY project" Junior repeated"Yes, about that, we've been making good progress. We have
"How was your day?" Bianca asked"It was okay. I've been working on different business ideas and seeing which would work best in different geographical locations" Xavier said"What a lying bastard" Bianca was tempted to say, however she didn't"That's good. I'm so proud of you. You just got laid off and you're already working on something new. You're such a hard worker" Bianca replied"Thank you. I'm working hard so I can be the type of man you deserve" Xavier respondedBianca didn't respond to that, she simply smiled. She proceeded to tell him how her day went, but soon, it was clear Xavier was getting anxious and boredBianca was surprised she didn't notice how he easily got bored when he was with her. How could she have missed it? He wasn't even trying to hide itHe kept looking away and avoiding eye contact, he was fidgeting and shifting in his seatWhenever he felt she was talking for too long, he kept Interrupting or finishing her sentences in an attempt to speed up the conversa
"I can explain!It's not what it seems like. I know I went to her place without telling you, but trust me, there's an explanation for that" Xavier saidBianca ended the recording which was playing, crossed her legs and focused her attention completely on Xavier, from her facial expression, it was clear she didn't believe him"Xav, I never said it was you and the recording has not even gone half way, what exactly isn't what it seems and why're you trying to explain when I haven't asked for an explanation?" Bianca asked"Baby, please. We both know that's my voice and that's Alma's voice. I can't believe she was recording us!" Xavier screamed"Why do you seem so bothered by the fact that she was recording the conversation? Did you say something you don't want me to know?" Bianca asked"Of course not, whatever I said at her place that day, I can always say it to your face. Bianca, please tell me, what exactly did she tell you and how much of our conversation from that day did she record?"
Bianca stumbled out of the dimly lit bar, her face contorted with anguish. Tear-stained trails streaked her cheeks, mingling with the remnants of once-flawless makeup. Her chest heaved with every breath as she fought to contain the sobs that threatened to escape her trembling lips. With disheveled hair cascading around her face, she appeared as a tragic figure caught in the midst of a personal stormHer eyes, usually vibrant and full of life, now held a profound sadness within them. They glistened with unshed tears, reflecting the pain that consumed her soul. The weight of heartbreak bore down on her shoulders, causing her once-confident posture to slump in defeat. Each step she took seemed to carry the burden of shattered dreams and lost loveHer attire, once meticulously chosen, now looked haphazard and disarrayed. The elegant dress that once accentuated her curves now clung to her form as if it mirrored her vulnerability. Her high heel clicked against the pavement, echoing the empt