"Hey bro, I'm on my way right now." Robert said quickly, as soon as the receiver's line beeped."Where have you been, man? Thought you went home to prepare.""Yeah, I know. I just... I'm sorry, okay? I'm almost there." With that, he set his phone aside and focused on the road. In less than ten minutes, he was at the spot. A red car was parked at an open space, and Liam stood there, resting against the car. Robert flashed a goofy smile at him as he pulled over. "What's up, man?" He got out of the car and walked towards his friend, stretching out his hand for a handshake. Liam looked at him blankly without saying a word, his eyes lazy and almost drowsy."Come on, man. Don't be annoyed. I was just so tired I slept off. I didn't even hear the alarm clock ring.""It's okay, man. I'm not angry." Liam paused and laughed loudly. "Are you okay, though? Your eyes.... They look kind of red, tired too.""Well man, you wouldn't believe what happened." Robert started."What happened? Everything's o
"We're here, mister. Get ready to relax." Liam smiled, then paused as he realized something. "Not like you should get ready because that might be stressful.... Ahhh! You know what I mean. Just relax." Robert nodded without saying a word. His face was all smiles as he looked around. The place was enormous."What's happening here, man? You still haven't said anything to me." Robert said slowly, then his eyes caught what seemed to be a stage straight ahead. "Wait!" He chuckled, turning to Liam, then back at the stage. "Is it a play?" His voice gave off every bit of excitement as he spoke, his eyes sparkling with happiness."Mmhmm.." Liam replied and nodded, without parting his lips at all."Oh my! It's been so long, Liam. How did you know?" Liam smiled, raising his shoulder up a bit. He was glad to see the reaction on his friends face. He knew Robert liked plays because that was what they some of their time doing in high school, just because Robert liked them. "Let's go get our seat, al
"Umm.. hi Juliet. I've been trying to reach you for a while now but you're not picking up. I hope you're fine." Juliet paused the message from her voice mail and sighed deeply."Are you okay, Juliet? I would have come over but I don't know if you'll be okay with that. I hope you're fine. Call me when you get this." Another voice message ended. For the past few days, Juliet had been in her shell, one of solitude and depression and she hadn't been taking Erick's call. She curled up in to a life sized ball on her sofa, holding her legs so close to her stomach.Her life seemed really bumpy at this point, with all the rollercoaster of incidents happening at the office. She sighed and sat up, contemplating if calling Erick was a the best option as she hit the call button."Oh my word! Juliet, is that you? Are you okay?" Erick asked anxiously, fear dancing seductively on the tip of his tongue. "I'm here. I'm just here." She replied almost lifeless, resting her back on to the sofa that her h
He was there, alive but immobile. Her lips against his had the feel of a thousand roses, gentle and lovely. But then, it hit him. She wasn't doing this out of love, as much as he knew. He immediately drew back, a confused and aroused look in his eyes."What are you doing?" He said softly. Her desperate eyes pierced his, filled with longing and pain. She swallowed hard."I'm... I'm sorry, Erick." She stammered, immediately looking away in embarrassment. "I didn't mean to...""No, Juliet. No." He interrupted, getting a bit closer to her. She moved back, looking scared and embarrassed. "I won't hurt you, Juliet. I will never hurt you." He paused and moved closer to her again. This time she didn't move back. She looked at him, tears streaming down her face. "Oh, no, no, Juliet. Please don't cry." He caressed her cheeks and wiped the tears from them."I just... I'm so sorry." She cried, relaxing in his arms once more."There's nothing to be sorry about, dear. I'm here for you." He fondled
"Oh, man. I think she likes you. Didn't you see the way she was looking at you?" Liam said, feeling a bit weird. They were outside the hotel, leaning on the car."Forget about it, Liam. She was just being nice. It's so obvious that she's a nice person.""Oh, drop the act. If you like her, just say so. She's pretty, and talented, and man, she has a nice body.""You know what I'm seeing? It's so obvious that you like her. Why didn't you talk to her, huh? Why are you trying so hard to make me want her?""Oh, it's nothing. I just think she's a better pick over Juliet." Robert turned to Liam, a look of curiosity in his eyes."Juliet, again? Now you have to tell me what's up with you and Juliet? You know, I saw the way you looked at her the other day at the eatery. What do you have with her? So you like her? Is that why you want me away from her by all means?""You're getting it wrong, Robert. I just think it's the right thing since she's your secretary. I mean why would the boss be dating
"Oh my!" She gasped leaving Erick in a state of surprise. "Hello, sir... Ummm... I mean, Robert. Good evening." She smiled nervously, brushing her fingers through the strands of her sleek hair. Her eyes met Erick and she could tell that he had so many questions plunging his mind."Oh, good evening Juliet. Umm... I'm sorry about this. I dialled your number by mistake.""Okay." She sighed, squinting with disbelief. "Did you need anything?""No, nothing. I'm okay. Take care of yourself. Goodnight." "Okay. Goodnight." She said finally, putting the phone down. Erick was looking at her, wondering when she would say something. But when she didn't, he proceeded to speak."Who was that?" He asked curiously, getting a bit closer to her. She looked at him with a gaze that spelt "how rude" and he looked away. "I'm sorry, I don't mean to be nosey. But wasn't that your boss?""Yes, it was. Why?" Juliet's head rose high, just like her brows did, patiently waiting for him to answer her question."I
"Well, well, well, if it isn't the boss's secretary, Juliet. What's wrong sweetheart? You look terrible." Hailey smiled, her hand placed lightly on her chest as she walked behind Juliet. It was almost 8am and they had just both arrived at the office. Juliet rolled her eyes without looking back, she kept walking towards the elevator. "Ignoring me won't add a single cent to your pocket, but then, carry on. Enjoy.""Look, Hailey. I don't know what you're going on about, but it is too early for whatever you're trying to do." Juliet said, stopping right in front of the elevator. She pushed a button by the side and the elevator door swung open, arms wide in a huge embrace. Juliet walked in and Hailey followed right behind her."Whatever I'm trying to do? Stop projecting, little miss." Hailey said with a sigh, leaning against the metal wall of the elevator. Juliet didn't say a word, or even turn to look at her. And that enraged her. "You know what? You make me sick. And it really took me all
"Okay." She mumbled, a bright smile illuminating her face. She immediately turned her face to the other side so Robert would not see her smiling. "I'll be right back. Do you want anything?" He asked calmly, one hand in his pocket and the other in his hair. For some reason, he was feeling nervous and he hoped dearly that she wouldn't get the hint of it in his voice. She shook her head calmly and flashed him a little smile. "Alright then." He nodded and slid out the door the same way he had came.As Robert walked through the hallway that led out, he wondered what he had really come out to do. Just then, he felt a little buzzing vibration in his pocket and reached in to it. It was Liam calling."Hey man, what's up?" He started, sounding very casual, as usual."Nothing much. Where are you? Why aren't you at the office?""How do you know that?" Robert asked in surprise, letting out a short chuckle."Well, I got here about 15 minutes ago and I didn't find you here, clearly because you were