Ruby turned away from her brother and headed for the car, where Derrick was waiting. He gave her a sympathetic look as she got in, and she gave him a small smile in return. "Sorry about that," she said, as he started the car. "It's okay," he replied. "Family can be complicated sometimes." Ruby nodded. "Tell me about it," she said, as they drove away from her parents' house. She knew that her relationship with her brother was far from perfect, but she also knew that it was something that they would always be working on.As they pulled up to the house, Ruby turned to Derrick and began to tell him about the upcoming trip. "We are leaving for New York in a week," she announced, her excitement palpable. "My father wants me to go there, strictly for pleasure and personal vacation, and he asked me to take you along as well." Derrick's eyes widened in surprise. "Are you serious?" he asked, unable to keep the surprise from his voice. "Of course I am," Ruby said, laughing. "I wouldn't kid ab
Derrick and Ruby went on their trip, they spent about two weeks before they both came back.Ruby came back to her company and she was glad that she left her company in the hands of her manager while she was away because she came back to see everything perfect.The next day, Ruby had a thought of allowing Derrick Derrick to work in her company, she should give him an opportunity to do so. Of course she wouldn't make him to be some sort of manager but she'll give him the lowest post possible. He would start small and prove himself to be worthy before she would consider giving him a promotion. Ruby was one who worked with rules and principles.Ruby walked up to Derrick's room to inform him about the new development. “You'll be working at my company from tomorrow.”“Really!!!!” Derrick screamed, he was really happy about working again and he knew that as her husband, he would get a good position.Walking through the well illuminated hallway of the company, Derrick couldn't help but to be
Derrick's heart sank when the woman made the announcement. He had come to her for help to find his spot at the company job, and this was not what he had been expecting. He thought he would be employed for a position as a manager, or something else in his field. But instead, she was offering him a job as a janitor. He knew that he needed to take the job, no matter how much he didn't want to. He needed the money, and he couldn't afford to be picky. He tried to put on a brave face, but inside, he was devastated.Derrick walked away from the woman's office, he couldn't help but think about how much he resented Ruby. He felt like she had always looked down on him, and now she was trying to humiliate him by giving him such a low-level job. He knew that it wasn't really her fault, but he couldn't help but feel angry and resentful. He thought about all the times she had made him feel small and worthless, and he felt a burning desire to get back at her.Derrick was seething with anger as he wa
Just then, Derrick got a text from Ruby. “Where are you? Get your lazy ass back home now!”As Derrick was about to leave the cafe, he heard his phone buzz again. It was a second text from Ruby and it said, "Please come home right away. It's urgent." He was a little taken aback, but he quickly paid for his coffee and cookies and left the cafe. He hailed a cab and gave the driver his address. As he sat in the backseat, he tried to imagine what could be so urgent that Ruby needed him to come home immediately. He racked his brain, but he couldn't come up with anything.As Derrick rushed into the house, he was shocked to see his ex-wife standing in the living room. She looked at him, her expression unreadable. "What are you doing here?" he asked, his voice tinged with disbelief. "I came to talk to you," she replied, her voice steady. "I need to tell you something important." His heart was pounding, and he felt a sense of dread. He had a feeling that this was not going to be good news. "
Derrick got ready for bed, going through his evening routine. He brushed his teeth, washed his face, and changed into his pajamas. As he climbed into bed, he felt a sense of exhaustion wash over him. The argument with Ruby had taken a toll on him, and he just wanted to sleep and forget about it. He turned off the light and closed his eyes, trying to focus on his breathing and clear his mind. But as he lay there, he couldn't stop thinking about Ruby and what might have been.Derrick's day at work was slow and monotonous, as usual. He went about his tasks of sweeping, mopping, and cleaning the bathrooms with the same lack of enthusiasm he always felt. The hours dragged by, and he found himself counting down the minutes until he could go home. He tried to distract himself by thinking about other things, but his mind kept coming back to Ruby. He couldn't get her out of his head, no matter how hard he tried.As the workday dragged on, Derrick noticed that he was making more mistakes than
Derrick went into his room, trying to compose himself before he had to face the day. He took a shower, got dressed, and then sat down to eat breakfast. He tried to focus on the present moment, to clear his mind of all the negative thoughts that were swirling around. He knew that he needed to be focused and alert for work, and he couldn't afford to let his personal life interfere. But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't stop thinking about Ruby and their argument.Ruby entered the kitchen, and Derrick tried to pretend that everything was fine. She sat down across from him, and they ate their breakfast in silence. The tension was thick, and neither of them knew what to say. They were both running late, so they quickly finished their food and got ready to leave. "Have a good day at work," Ruby said as they headed out the door. "You too," Derrick replied, his voice sounding strained. They both knew that this wasn't the end of the conversation, but they couldn't deal with it right
As Derrick drove back to his apartment, he decided that he needed some fresh air. He parked his car in a public lot and then set off on foot, heading for a nearby park. The sun was warm on his skin and the air was fresh and crisp. He felt a sense of calmness as he walked, letting the world around him wash over him. He breathed in the scent of the trees and the grass, enjoying the simplicity of the moment.As Derrick walked through the park, he noticed that there were other people there as well. There were couples strolling hand in hand, kids playing on the swings, and people reading books or sunbathing on the grass. He felt a sense of connection to these strangers, as if they were all a part of something bigger than themselves. It was a reminder that even though he was alone in his grief, he was never truly alone.As Derrick watched the other people in the park, he felt a twinge of loneliness. He was reminded of the fact that he had no one to share his life with, no one to come home t
Derrick pulled into the driveway, his heart pounding. He had no idea what he would find when he went inside. Will Ruby be there, waiting to talk to him? Or would the house be empty, a reminder of everything that had gone wrong? He took a deep breath and got out of the car, steeling himself for whatever lay ahead. He walked to the front door, his hand shaking as he turned the key in the lock. The door opened with a soft click, and he took a step inside.As Derrick stepped inside, he saw Ruby standing in the living room with a man he didn't recognize. The man was tall and muscular, with dark hair and a deep voice. Derrick's heart sank as he realized what this must mean. Ruby had replaced him with this man, and he was just now finding out. "You're back," Ruby said coldly. "I need you to go and take a shower. You smell like the police station." Derrick felt humiliated, his eyes scanning the strange man. He turned and ran to the bathroom, slamming the door behind him.Derrick turned on