Erick felt lighter seeing that she was finally feeling better and putting herself back together. He smiled at her as he wiped a drop of tear from her chin. She forced a heavy smile with tears still in her eyes."Now, that's the spirit. You can't let all this get to you. I know you're stringer than that." He said, watching her as she fixed herself."I won't, I promise." She said softly as she pushed her hair behind her. "Thank you so much, Erick. You're a life saver. But I really should go now.""No. Let me take you. I believe you feel better now but I just want to make sure that you get home safely.""But Erick..." She tried to protest."No, Juliet." He interrupted before she could say anything else. "Just let me, okay? I insist. I'll take you home." "I just don't want to bother you anymore. But there's no stopping you, is there?" She asked with a sigh."Sure, there isn't. I'll take you home." He said again, immediately putting his seat belt on."I guess I have no choice, then." She
"Thank you so much, Erick. You don't know relieved I feel now." Juliet said as she walked Erick out of her house. It was already late but the city lights and the blaring sound of loud cars from miles away made it seem like it was still day time. "I mean we just met like some days ago and you really brought me home after what happened with that dude. Just to make sure that I was okay. You don't know how grateful I am.""Oh! It's fine. I just wanted to make sure you're okay." Erick said as he turned to look at her, his entire body now resting against the door of his car. "So are you going to tell me who that dude is?""I will." Juliet sighed. "But not just right now. I don't feel like I want to.""It's alright. I'll just be on my way now. Take care of yourself, okay?" He said as he moved and got the car door open. Juliet looked on as he got in to the car, her hands together in a kind of nervous manner."I will. It was nice having you around. Hopefully, we can do this some other time?""
For some reason, Robert was extremely early to work that day. It was barely 8 in the morning. As Juliet walked out of the elevator on the fifth floor, it was evident that Robert hadn't even gone up there that morning. She quickly got in to the elevator again and went down. The elevator door opened up on the third floor and there, Robert stood in front of the employees. He turned as she walked in, facing his audience again before he spoke."You're finally here, Juliet. Have a seat." He said firmly with a tone of urgency. "Good morning, everybody. I hope you had a hopeful night rest." He started immediately. Juliet gently walked in, taking position by a temple. She smiled shortly at her colleagues who stood by her, then turned to face Robert. "I believe you all saw the crowd outside when you walked in moments ago and I know you are wondering what is going on." As he spoke, everyone listened attentively, silently trying to digest the words he was saying."Apparently, one Mr Rick Mendev
Juliet could hear him talking to himself in his office. She longed so much to take a glance at his face and comfort him with her eyes. But that was seemingly not going to work, after all, he was her boss and she was nothing but his secretary. Everything seemed to be happening so fast, before her very eyes. Just few days ago, she was appointed secretary and that same day, her ex from college showed up. As if all that was not enough, she had also met Erick who seemed to be a very great guy. She sighed softly, her hand up against her chin as these thoughts ran freely in her mind.She finally managed to look back, moving her head as slowly as she could so she wouldn't get noticed. Robert sat there, his eyes focused in the direction of the window with the most miserable look plastered on his face. She sighed again, this time in a more aggressive and dejected manner."What am I going to do?" She said slowly under her breath as her fingers drew invisible circles on her desk. She knew that s
The reporter on the news that morning looked very neat, her voice working hand in hand with her appearance. Sophia laughed loudly, clutching her hands over Michael's neck as she hugged him. They were at one of his penthouses, not far from the outskirts of the city."You know what babe?" Sophia said with a giggle as she drew invisible shapes on his bare chest. Michael shook his head, his hands over her waist as he waited for her to speak."We really needed this. This little getaway." She said calmly, her voice like that if an enchanting angel. "I missed you so much too. Now I think about it, I can't even believe I almost threw all this away.""What do you mean by that?" Michael asked with a light frown on his face, slightly furrowing his brows."I mean you. I can't believe I almost gave up this relationship with you for a worthless fool. And I promise you, it will never ever happen again.""Are you sure?" He asked as a little smile broke in, taking off the frown on his face. He looked
For a few minutes, there was silence on both ends. Erick felt a bit disappointed by her response and how blunt it had been. He wondered if hanging up after that would be best but he decided against it because that too, would be insensitive and childish of him."Umm.." He started, clearing his throat for a moment before he continued. "That's alright. How are you, by the way?" Juliet closed her eyes as a mild feeling of guilt enveloped her. She sighed softly before she replied."I'm really sorry, Erick. I'm just having a really bad day at work today and there are many things I need to attend to. I didn't mean to sound rude.""No, no. I understand. There's really no need to apologize, okay? Maybe we can go out some other day. That'll be totally fine with me.""Are you sure?" She asked slowly, feeling a bit uncertain."Yes. So how are you? What's going on at your office?" His voice ringed with the element of concern, eager to hear all she had to say."I'm really not supposed to talk about
Sophia looked down at her phone, buzzing loudly as the screen beamed with an unforgivable, bright light. She gently picked up the phone as she tried to identify who was calling."Who is this?" She said aloud as she stared at the unknown number. The call timed out almost immediately and she sighed, setting the phone on the couch again. Then, it began buzzing again. "What? Who the fuck is this?" She grunted as she cussed bitterly, taking the phone I get hand again. "I can't just answer any call, I'm trying to get some rest." She spat roughly, almost at the top of her voice."What's wrong babe?" Michael asked aloud, from another part of the penthouse. "It's nothing, sweetie." She said loudly, still starting at her phone as it rang. "Just some unknown caller disturbing my peace." This time, her voice was almost inaudible, with a silent sigh following after.Reluctantly, she answered the phone. An irritated and uncertain look on her face as she slowly put the phone against her ear. She s
"But Treasure..." Sophia tried to protest but then, she heard the beep. Treasure had ended the call. She exhaled slowly as she relaxed in to the couch, her hair aback as she slid her hands through it once more. Michael stood close by with a little rectangular box in hand, looking at her."What's wrong babe?" He asked immediately with the most clueless look on his face. Sophia turned to look at him, tears welled up in her eyes with her stare. "Babe? Talk to me. What's wrong?" He asked again, rushing to where she was at once."It's just...." She tried to speak but her voice trailed off immediately, leaving Michael in a worried and almost frantic state."You're confusing me, babe. Just tell me." He continued, trying to b calm with his approach. He set the present he had gotten her on the table and drew closer to her, his body against hers in a comforting manner. Her stroked her hair gently."It was my sister. She just called all of a sudden." Sophia finally spoke up."Sister? You have a