Chapter 24
Sophia Parker
One whole month has passed now and I've worked with Sean everyday since then.
I found him to be an amazing guy and I am now very fond of him. He has a strong personality and always makes me laugh and smile. I began to really like him... a lot. I looked forward to his company and I enjoyed working closely with him all the time. He always took me out for lunch and paid the bill each time. It was a sweet gesture but sometimes the feminist in me made me ensure that we split the bill. Sometimes he insisted, while other times he let it slide.
I discovered a lot of things about him during the small time we've worked together. Sean is actually from a rich family and doesn't need to work the way he does. But he tries to live his life as simple as possible. Plus he enjoys banking and accounting, thats why he decided to go into it. He also lives in a condo in a very fine part of the city. I have been to his home once and it was very beautiful.
Sean, being a gentleman that he is, decided to take me out for dinner this time. We always have lunch together but he wanted something new and different. Besides I owe him a date, the time when we were supposed to but couldn't go to the theatre together.
Right now I am getting ready for the evening and Lily is helping me curl my hair in my apartment. She thinks I like Sean and maybe she is right. I do like him, he seems like a very nice person. He is respectful... and also attractive.
"I still can't believe you're going on a date with Sean. I mean, Adam was just in the picture." Lily commented.
"Well, clearly he has moved on and I also need to." He's probably having the time of his life wherever he is, not bothering to even call... or email me.
"So your using Sean to get over Adam?"
"I'm not using him Lily! I actually like him." I really did.
"Okay, okay! Do you want me to style your hair up or I should just leave it down?"
"I think I should leave it down. It looks pretty like this." I checked myself out in the mirror.
"Okay, you're ready." She said and I stood up. "You look amazing."
"Thank you."
I was wearing a simple white one shoulder body con dress with lace up heels. I wasn't too overdressed but Sean said he would be taking me to a really nice place this evening so I had to look decent.
"Are you sure you don't want to wear makeup?" Lily asked.
"No, I'm fine without it. That's what you said, right?"
"Yeah. Totally. You look..."
"What?"
"You look... pure."
"Pure? Is that a bad thing?"
"No, no, no... I mean like in an angel kind of way."
"What are you even saying Lily?" I cried.
She got saved by a knock on the door.
"Okay. He's here, let's go."
"Are you sure I look fine?" I asked one last time as she dragged me to the door.
"Sophia, I am certain you look beautiful."
"Okay."
Lily opened the door with a huge smile on her face.
"Hi, you must be Sean. Sophia is ready."
Sean stood there, his eyes transfixed on me, never glancing at Lily even once. His eyes were wider than usual as he scanned me from head to toe.
"Hey Sean." I smiled.
"Wow, you look gorgeous." He said.
"You too." We both looked at each other. He was wearing a black tux with no tie. He looked handsome.
"I'm Lily by the way, Sophia's friend."
"Hi Lily, how are you." Sean said politely. It was like he just noticed her for the first time.
"I'm good thanks. Here's you purse Sophia." She handed it to me, more like shoved it into my hands, and then she pushed me out the door. "Enjoy your evening!" She grinned and shut the door behind us. Sean just laughed, choosing to ignore her weirdness.
"Shall we?" He extended his hand to me.
"Yes." I took his hand. I tried not to show any emotion but deep down I was excited.
He drove us to a place called Nerai. It was a nice restaurant on the 54th Street. Beautiful place, sophisticated Greek dining in the heart of the city.
"I've never had Greek before." I told him when we had sad down comfortably. Our seat was by the window at a corner. "Would you order for me?"
"Of course, do you like lobster?" He asked with a smile.
"In fact I do."
"Me too. I'm having a lobster cocktail. I'll get you the same." He signalled for a waiter and placed our orders instantly.
"So tell me, why have you chosen this sort of lifestyle?" I asked him.
"What do you mean? Is there anything wrong with my lifestyle?" He asked confusedly.
"Oh no! Not at all. It's just that... you're from a rich home and you don't need to be working 8-7 everyday like us in working-class."
"I enjoy what I am doing Sophia." He said with a slight smile.
"I know, you've told me that before. But why work under someone else when you can easily setup your own business?"
He took a deep breath.
"I don't know Sophia. Maybe it's because I don't need to setup my own business. We own enough businesses in my family already. I've always had everything I wanted in my life. I still do. But I choose the other side of life."
It all made sense. Sean wanted to live a simple life, which is very humble of him. He wanted to make money the hard way, not just have everything at the tip of his fingers... even though he already does.
"Are you the oldest?"
"No, and I'm thankful for that. I have two older brothers, and a younger sister."
"Why are you thankful?"
"Because I don't get left with the responsibility of taking over everything, if you know what I mean. My brother, Andrew is basically like the next heir. We all get a percentage and some inheritance but he'll make all the big decisions." He paused for a while. "I know it sounds like I don't like big things but I just prefer to be happy doing what I want to do. Not being dumped with a lot of responsibility on my shoulders."
I totally understood where he was coming from. I couldn't say he was not ambitious because he already has everything he wants and would ever need. He just wants a modest lifestyle.
We ate our delicious lobster and we kept on talking about many things. He told me more about his family and I told him about mine. He shared funny stories about himself, I didn't think he was that interesting but he was!
"I don't understand you Sean! Any normal guy would love the fact that they easily get the attention of women, without trying!"
Sean had previously told me about the women at the places he used to work before, how that were always after him and getting him into trouble.
"Well... it is satisfying to know that, but I'll never take advantage of women because of my looks... or whatever."
"Not just your looks, your personality." I added.
"Yeah..." He brushed off my comments.
"Well I don't blame them. You're a catch, you know that right?" I flirted with him a little bit.
"Lets have some dessert wine shall we?" He awkwardly changed the subject. I couldn't help but laugh at his reaction.
We had wine at the end of our meal and continued our talk but this time I didn't bring up the 'women' issue.
"So how do you know Mr Wilson?" I asked.
"We were friends back in college."
"Really?" My eyes widened. "You both went to the same college?"
"Yeah."
"Isn't it awkward you know... working under him?"
I remember looking through Sean's resume when he applied for his job and I recommended him to Mr Wilson. He laughed and hired him instantly even without an interview which at that point I thought was weird. It all made sense now. Sean was just trying to be formal.
"Not really, he respects me and I respect him too."
Now that I think of it, they both look the same age. And Mr Wilson never treated Sean like an employee, he gave him his space and they related oddly well sometimes. Sean was just a friend he could trust to help lead a department in his business. The only time I ever saw him angry at Sean was the first time he wanted to take me on a date.
I was studying Sean for a moment, just looking at his handsome features when I noticed his eyes widen. He was looking at something above me.
"Speaking of whom..." He drifted off.
"What?" I asked him.
"Sean." A loud booming voice I knew all too well came from behind me. I just froze in my seat, not bothering to look back.
"Adam. Great to see you." Sean said without humor. He sat up in his chair a bit. "What are you doing here?"
"I was just passing by and I saw both of you through the window. I would like to have a word with you." He said dangerously.
"Ok sure." Sean looked at me.
I was still as a frozen fish but my heart was leaping. I could feel his presence right behind me but I couldn't look back... or even move.
"I'll be back Sophia." Sean assured me.
I couldn't even nod my head, I just gave him a look that I understood him.
He stood up and followed Mr Wilson and I was left alone. I could finally breathe properly now that he wasn't hovering on top of me. When I finally looked back, I didn't see any of them.
Where did they go?
I sat impatiently, waiting for Sean to come back. What was he talking about with Mr Wilson? And why didn't Mr Wilson want to talk with me too?
I rolled my eyes at myself. Why would he want to talk to me when he didn't even acknowledge the fact that I existed!
Well, he did say he was passing by and he saw 'both' of us through the window. That's the most recognition of me I've had from in ages.
Not too long after, Sean came back into the restaurant without Mr Wilson. He sat down opposite me as if nothing just happened.
Well, to him it's nothing.
"What happened, where is he?" I couldn't stop myself from asking because I was curious.
"He left." My heart fell.
Just like that?!
"Okay... did he tell you anything to tell me?" I asked hopefully.
"No, we didn't really talk. He just asked me what we were doing. He seemed upset... angry even."
Why is he angry though??
"I didn't know he was back in New York." I said.
"Me neither. I think he has a problem with us going out together."
"That's absurd!"
"I'm serious Sophia. Remember the first time I tried to take you out?" He asked but I didn't say anything. "I think we should go." He downed his glass.
"What? No! We can't let Mr Wilson ruin our evening."
"He's not ruining anything Sophia. We're done eating, and it's getting late. It's already 10."
"I thought we could still spend a little more time together."
"We will Sophia." He smiled at me. "Tomorrow at work maybe?"
"Noooo." I whined. "At work we'll be working, we wouldn't have time for each other like now."
"Don't worry, I'll make it happen."
He paid for the bill and drove me home. I was sad that we had to call it quits. I didn't want the date to end just yet because I was really having a good time.
"I had a beautiful evening, with a beautiful lady." He said.
"Thanks." I blushed. "Guess whose birthday it is on Sunday."
"Beautiful lady's birthday is on Sunday?"
"Yes." I laughed. He sounded amused, maybe he was a birthday person.
"How are you spending it?"
"I don't know yet. Do you have any plans on Sunday?"
"No, none at all. I can plan something for you." He smiled.
"Yeah? What?"
"It'll be a surprise." He said and I groaned. He definitely was a birthday person.
"Okay. I'll wait."
He pulled up in front of my apartment building.
"I'll see you tomorrow Sophia."
"You too." I said. I waited for a few seconds before I stepped out of his car.
I waved at him and finally he drove when he saw that I had safely entered my building.
"Nothing. Mr Wilson hasn't been around so I'm helping him instead... for now." I explained.
"Okay. But Lily told me you guys went out last night. On a date." Phoebe accused.
"It was the first time, and I was going to tell you about it."
"No, no, no. It's not about you not telling me about it. I thought you were into your boss?"
"Oh my gosh! Phoebe don't say it like that!"
"Like how? The way it is?"
Thank heavens we were already in the elevator and nobody could hear our conversation. I could feel the heat on my face from blushing.
"What exactly are you up to Sophia?"
"My birthday is coming up soon Lily. I just wanted to remind you." I changed the subject entirely.
"Oh, don't worry. You don't need to remind me. I know."
The elevator opened up to the 3rd floor, where Phoebe is stationed. I was going to the 4th floor to see Sean.
"Come to mine today. We'll go home together?" I offered. She just nodded and left, I wasn't sure if that was a yes.
I took a deep breath. How I managed to avoid her question, I didn't know. But I'm glad I did because I honestly don't know what I'm up to. I still feel for Mr Wilson... a lot.
Chapter 25
But there's Sean who is a genuine nice guy. At least he gives me attention and acknowledges my existence. He seems perfect and ideal but so far I don't think he's interested in me that way. Not yet.
I got to the 4th floor and went into his office.
"Hey." I smiled at him. He always comes in before me. "Good morning."
"Good morning Sophia." He smiled back.
"Sleep well?" I asked as I made my way to my workstation beside his.
"Yes I did. Have you been to your floor today?"
"No I haven't. Why?"
"Oh, I just thought maybe since Adam is now in town, he'll come to work today."
"He didn't."
"How do you know?" He laughed at my forwardness.
"Because... I checked the parking lot before I came in. His car is not there. Have you gotten any report from Spencer Hyde?" I changed the topic. Talking about him made me feel some type of way.
"Uh... In fact I have. Thank you for reminding me. I wanted you to help me with something today." He shuffled some papers on his desk.
"Ok, what's that?"
"I need 24 copies of this document." He handed it to me.
"Sean! What the hell! This is like a hundred pages! And you want me to make 24 of these?!"
"They're not a hundred, they're just 43. I thought you said you wanted to help me but don't worry. You don't have to."
Now I felt bad for complaining.
"Ok. Ok. I'll do it. Just teach me how to use the copier."
He gave me a look as if to say he won. The things he makes me do, sometimes I wonder why I'm still helping him.
"So... how are your plans for my birthday? Better still, what are they?" I asked. We both made our way towards his copier.
"I can tell you that they are almost done but I can't tell you what they are." He smiled back at me. "Put the paper in here and press this button to copy it."
"Okay." He left me to do the work and I copied the documents. Doing the same thing repeatedly made me feel a bit dizzy. I decided to think instead.
I remember my last birthday when I turned 22. It was one of the best ones I've had so far, thanks to Mr Wilson. He took me to the Sugar Factory and gave me two tickets to the Empire State Building. Unfortunately he couldn't go with me so I took Phoebe instead. I had such an amazing time all because of him. This year I'll be spending my birthday without him and the thought made me sad.
Time passed and I looked back at Sean, only to find him staring at me.
What was he looking at?
I gave him a small smile and went back to my work.
I continued to do the repetitive action at the same time still thinking about Mr Wilson and all the nice things he has done for me. I could feel myself getting light-headed so I paused for a minute. I felt like I was going to collapse.
"Are you okay?" Sean was right behind me now. I turned around and faced him with a fake smile on my face.
"I'm fine." I said but I didn't sound convincing to him. To make things worse a sharp pain shot through my head, making me stumble a bit.
Sean held me immediately so I don't fall.
"Are you sure?" He pressed. I put my hand on my head.
"Yeah." I lied.
Truth is, I wasn't okay. I was missing Mr Wilson terribly. Since he left, there has been a constant ache in my heart which I cannot ignore anymore. I tried not to let his absence affect me but he still haunts me in my mind, in my dreams, all the time! There is no true escape.
"Tell me what's wrong Sophia. I know you're not fine." He held my face up to look at him. We were way too close for comfort but it's Sean and I trust him.
"Sean I promise, I'm fine. It's just the work that's making me dizzy that's all."
"Okay. Then stop. Don't do it anymore."
"I can handle it. Don't worry."
"No. I don't want you to do it anymore. I made a mistake giving it to you in the first place."
"Ok, if you say so." I tried to smile.
He was looking at me intensely which made me feel uneasy.
"Sean?" I said in a warning tone.
Why was he looking at me like he wanted to kiss me?
He startled me when he held onto me and pulled me a bit closer to him. We were in a very intimate position and my heart was racing. I knew what he was about to do...
And I let it him do it.
He kissed me gently and I closed my eyes. It was... good. I liked it and I let it happen. It felt nice but when I thought about Mr Wilson, I suddenly felt guilty. I broke it off immediately, pushing him away slightly.
I let the kiss happen but now I wish I didn't. Sean noticing my rejection, let go of me.
I know I told Lily that I liked Sean but I wasn't actually sure if I wanted to get involved with him. I never expected him to even make a move on me.
"I'm so sorry if you didn't want that Sophia." He apologized. "But I had to do it, it's all I've wanted for the past week."
For the past week???
I didn't know what to say. I just stared at him incredulously. If Sean was interested in me all this time then he hid it well. I had absolutely no clue.
"Sophia please. Say something." It was like we were having a staring contest.
I tried to but I couldn't. I just shook my head in confusion and turned away. I grabbed my bag from my table.
"Where are you going?"
"I'm so sorry Sean. I'm not sure if I can do this."
"Why not? Please stay, let's talk about this." He pleaded.
"I can't. I have to go."
He looked disappointed for a second but he left me and allowed me to leave his office.
I don't know why but I had to get away from Sean. I felt awful for doing so but at the same time I felt awful when I was with him.... kissing him.
I still love Mr Wilson and it didn't feel right with any other person yet, except him.
I heard someone call me on my way out of the office but I didn't stop or look back. I just kept going. I needed to get away from here as soon as possible.
***
"Phoebe I'm sorry I left the office without you, even though I promised to leave together." I apologized profusely.
I haven't exactly been a good friend to Phoebe lately and I feel bad about it. I left her in the office after I told her we would leave together. She was the one who called me on my way out but I had ignored her.
"I don't even know why I came here in the first place." She complained.
"It's because you love me!" I beamed. "And I invited you over. There's something important that I need to tell you."
"What is it?"
I know she wouldn't be happy with what I'm about to tell her but I had to. I thought this over and made my decision.
"You're a really good person Phoebe and I'm glad I met you at Wilson & Co. But I have decided to resign."
At first she looked at me like I was playing. When she saw that I was serious her eyes almost bulged out of their sockets.
"Seriously? You're resigning? WHY?"
"I can't continue working there. Things have changed and I don't feel suitable in the company anymore."
"Oh my gosh! Don't tell me this has to do with Mr Wilson!"
"A huge chunk of it does! He's no longer showing up to his own company because of me! He's been avoiding me and that can't go on forever. If he doesn't want to see me anymore then he should just fire me. But he hasn't so I'm making everything easier by resigning. I don't want to be an obstacle between him and work."
"Sophia! Stop personalising the reason for him not showing up to the office! He may actually have a valid reason for not coming, one that doesn't involve you! What makes you think he's avoiding you?"
"Because! He talks to everyone else in the office apart from me! As his personal assistant he didn't even tell me he was going on a trip to Maui which means he planned it without me and that never happens! Also, did you know he's actually around?! Yes! He's in New York, Sean and I saw him yesterday. That was the first time I saw him in a month and he just pretended like I wasn't there, like I didn't exist. He didn't say a word to me."
"So that's why you want to quit."
Phoebe didn't get it. I was in love with Mr Wilson and he doesn't want anything to do with me anymore.
"What is my role as a personal assistant when the person I'm supposed to be assisting has gone MIA?"
"But you've been with Sean lately. Hasn't he been keeping you enough company?" There was a hint of jealousy in her voice but I ignored it.
"About Sean... I can't work with him anymore."
"Why not?" She frowned.
"You can't tell anyone this but uh... He kissed me today. We've been hanging out a lot lately and I think he has developed some feelings for me."
Phoebe looked at me warily, it was the kind of look that you give someone before smacking them right in the face. But then, she smiled.
"You know what? You're right. I think you should quit your job." Her smile was really huge now that it looked fake.
"Wait, Just now I thought you didn't want me to quit." Something was up with her.
"I changed my mind. You should."
"What changed your mind?"
"Nothing! What you said made sense... about the whole Mr Wilson going MIA and stuff."
"You see! Now you get my point. I've already written my letter and I'm handing it in tomorrow. At least that will get Mr Wilson's attention. If he approves it then I guess that'll settle everything. He doesn't want me in his life anymore and I'll stay out."
"Oh Sophia, then you'll have to look for a new job." She hugged me.
"Don't worry, I'll find one."
I hope...
Chapter 26
Sophia Parker
Phoebe and I began to search for a new job for me last night. We didn't find anything suitable... yet, but it was just our first attempt. I know we would eventually find something.
On the other hand, today is Friday and I'm on my way to the office, about to quit my job. But first, there was something I needed to do. I thought about this thing alone before I went to bed last night and now I know what I have to do.
Sean is an amazing person and I made a huge mistake yesterday when I turned him down. I can see myself happy with him and he's genuinely interested in me. The whole thing I had with Mr Wilson was a flop. He has moved on and it's time for me to move on too.
I arrived at work and made my way to the elevator.
I will be handing my letter to the HR department on the 8th floor since Mr Wilson is not around for me to give him directly. Maybe they would notify him by email about my resignation.
But before then I went to the 4th floor. I knocked on the door to Sean's office. When he answered I opened the door and walked in.
He was sitting down behind his desk but the moment he saw me, he stood up abruptly. He seemed surprised to see me... but then, why wouldn't he be? After what happened yesterday, he probably wouldn't have expected me to be back. At least, not so soon.
"Hi." I said awkwardly.
"Sophia... I... I wasn't expecting you today."
I smiled.
"About yesterday," he started, "I am terribly sorry about what happened. My actions were completely out of line and I shouldn't have done that to you. Are you able to forgive me? And is there any way we can put it behind us?"
He sounded so apologetic which made me want to forgive him, even though he never offended me in the first place.
"Oh Sean!" I walked towards him, placing my bag on his desk before I wrapped my arms around him. He froze but hugged me back eventually. "There's nothing to forgive."
"You're not upset?"
"Of course not. If anyone should apologize, it's me. I'm sorry for the way I acted afterwards."
He hugged me back more tightly this time.
"I'm so relieved." He said, pulling back. "I also have some news."
"Me too, but you first."
"Adam called. He asked of you." He said.
My heart stopped beating for three seconds before it started to function normally again.
He asked of me??? I thought he had completely forgotten about me?!
I was undeniably happy to hear that Mr Wilson called to ask of me. A part of me also wished that it wasn't work related. Maybe he just wanted see me, find out if I was okay, or hear my voice...
"What did he say?" I said, sounding more desperate than I intended.
"Well... it was yesterday, right after you left. He needed you to be a coordinator at an event he was attending but since you weren't available he found a substitute.'
"Oh." I said flatly.
Firstly, I felt extremely stupid to think he actually called to know about my wellbeing!
Secondly, I was mad because he only called because he needed me to do work, not because he actually cares about me!
I really really really just wanted to scream!!! Why do I still have hope for this man?! Why do I still care so much?!
"Are you okay?" Sean asked.
I nodded my head, unable to hide the sadness written all over my face. I didn't even try to hide it. All I can think of right now is getting as far away from Mr Wilson as possible after I quit. I don't even mind moving back to Virginia.
"Sophia, what is going on between you and Adam?" He asked. "You guys never talk these days. And your reaction to what I just told you right now is... strange."
"Nothing is going on Sean." I took a deep breath. He looked at me like he didn't believe me. Even from my tone, I wouldn't believe myself.
"You said you also have news. What was it?"
"Oh... Um... I- I've decided t- to resign." I got out shakily.
"What?" His eyes grew wide. "You're leaving? Why?" He held onto me again, as if to not let me go.
"B- because its for the best. I d- don't feel wanted here anymore and I feel the need to be in a better place." He looked at me for some seconds, trying to understand before squinting his eyes as if coming to realisation.
"This is about Adam isn't it?"
I didn't say anything. I couldn't. And that only confirmed the answer for him.
"Do you love him?" He asked.
What?
I was completely shocked by his question! I wasn't expecting anything like that. Where did he get that from? Is it so obvious? I couldn't answer because I knew the truth and I was ashamed to say it. At the same time, I couldn't say I didn't because I'll be lying to myself and he would know too. I kept quiet and again, he took my silence as a confirmation.
"I always knew there was something going on with you and him."
"What are you talking about Sean?"
"You know exactly what I'm talking about Sophia. From the way he looks at you, I can tell. He loves you Sophia, and I don't blame him. You're very beautiful, and attractive, and you have an amazing personality. I feel amazing when I'm with you and I can be myself around you. I totally understand why Adam is head over heels for you." He let go of me. "Whatever happened between you two, I'm sure it can be fixed. But please, don't resign." He begged.
"I have to. I've already made my decision and that's final. This whole thing with Mr Wilson is crazy and I just want to leave it all behind. I want to start over, with somebody new, someone like YOU."
"Me?" He shrieked.
"Yes." I stepped closer to him and put my arms around his neck. "Sean you're amazing. And I'ld love to try things out with you. You're better for me than him. I know it."
"No Sophia. I'm not." He pulled me hands away from him and gave them back to me before stepping away.
"Why do you say so? Look at the beautiful time we spent together, you were so good to me. You never for once made me feel like I don't exist."
"Is that how he makes you feel?"
"Yes!"
He shook his head. "You're wrong Sophia. Adam really loves you. And its obvious that you love him to. I'm sorry, I don't want to ruin the picture."
"You're not ruining anything because there's nothing to ruin. Mr Wilson hasn't even contacted me since the day we got back from Michigan and that was over a month ago. He's moved on and I have to move on too. I need to leave so he can be comfortable around his office once again. In case you haven't figured it out yet, he's avoiding me by not coming to work. He sends everyone emails apart from me."
"That's crazy Sophia. Why would he not come to work because of you. If he didn't want to see you again he would have conveniently fired you."
"He doesn't want to fire me because my father's surgery has me indebted and he knows it!" I moved closer to him again. "Please Sean, I don't want to keep wasting all my emotions on one person who doesn't seem to care anymore."
I looked at him intensely but he still seemed unsure.
I wrapped my arms around his neck and stood on my tiptoes to kiss him. It seemed like his doubts cleared and he kissed me back. He held me closer and inclined his face towards mine. For a long time we kissed, my fingers gripped his hair, pulling him closer but he pulled back. Breathing deeply, he remained astonished by the abundance of what just happened.
"Sophia, we shouldn't..." The doubts came back.
"Please Sean. I want this. I want you."
"I'm not the one for you."
"I think you're wrong." I pulled him to me again and he didn't hesitate to kiss back. He was so bad at resisting, I laughed in my head.
This time his hands moved to my waist. He squeezed gently, indicating for me to jump. I did and he picked me up, placing me on his desk. I don't know how far this was going to go but I loosened his tie and threw it across his office. I ran my fingers down his hard chest. He was just as big as Mr Wilson, I don't know who was hotter.
Ew! Stop comparing!
Sean lightly squeezed my thighs where my skirt had risen up, and he pulled me closer to the edge of his desk.
"You drive a man crazy Sophia. Your beauty alone hurts." I blushed at his compliment.
"Don't stop kissing me." I said and immediately he bent back my head across his arm and connected his lips to mine once more, softly in a way that made me cling to him as the only solid thing in the world. I parted my lips, allowing him to go deeper and he did.
He pulled back suddenly again and I groaned.
"Please," he begged. "We should stop."
"Why? I thought this was what you've wanted all week?" I reminded him of how he confessed yesterday that he'd been wanting to kiss me for a while now.
"Yes, that was before I knew about you and Adam."
"I thought you said you've always known"
"Yes but I didn't know that you two were in love. Adam is a good friend of mine. He would kill me if he finds out about this. Remember, he almost murdered me the first time we tried to go on a date."
I had always admired Sean's well/mannered behaviour (contrary to Mr Wilson's arrogance) but now he is being too prissy, it's frustrating.
"I wouldn't let him do anything to you Sean. Besides, if he does he'll have to face me afterwards. And I'm sure he wouldn't want to do anything I wouldn't like."
"Exactly. Do you know why that is? Because he loves you and wouldn't want to hurt you. So why do you want to hurt him?" I rolled my eyes at him.
"He has ignored me for so long Sean. That alone is hurtful! Do your ave any idea what I've been going through for the past month?!" I practically screamed.
"Whoa, whoa, whoa! Calm down." He held my shoulders. "Are you sure you want to do this?"
"Are you referring to being with you or quitting my job? Because the answer to both is Yes."
"Okay, okay." He hugged me. "Do you know where you're going from here?" I'm sure he was referring to my next job.
"Not yet."
"Ok." He pulled back slightly to look at me and also adjust my skirt like a gentleman that he is. "I can help, maybe work something out for you."
"Really?" I smiled. "That'll be grea-"
We were interrupted by his phone ringing. He reached for it at his back pocket and checked the caller ID. He looked at me cautiously.
"Who is it?" I asked.
"It's Adam." He said and my heart stopped.
Crap! Why does it keep doing that!
Sean cleared his throat before answering. "Adam. Hey, how's it going?"
I couldn't hear what Mr Wilson was saying so I just followed up from Sean's replies.
"Oh really, that's great... Yeah... I could do that... No problem, Just let me know... Okay... Later."
"Since when does his phone work?" I asked with my eyebrows raised. I remember his calls never going through, I haven't even tried it in a while.
"Since always. He's going to be here today by 8."
"What?" I started freaking out but then I realised, I would have gone home before then. "See, he's avoiding me. I'm going to quit right now." I got down from Sean's desk.
"Wait! I think you should do it when he gets here. That way its more direct. You're not afraid to face him are you?"
"No." I lied. I was scared as hell.
"Good."
I crossed my fingers hoping I would be able to handle his reaction.
***
"Hey Phoebe." I whispered from behind her cubicle, startling her.
"Oh!" She jumped. "Sophia, it's you. Have you done it yet?"
"No... Mr Wilson is going to be in the office by 8 so I'ld do it then. I was wondering if you could wait with me?"
"Sure, I'll wait. So what's up? What have you been doing?"
Oh if only she knew!
I smiled, not knowing whether I should tell her. But then she is my close friend and theres nothing that I don't usually tell her, except some exclusive things that have happened between Mr Wilson and I.
Which is over now! I reminded myself.
"I was on the 4th floor." I said confidently.
"Why..." She dragged.
"Sean and I just had a make-out sesh." I whispered.
From her facial expression, I could tell she didn't seem too happy about it.
"What?" I looked at her innocently.
"I thought you said you couldn't work with him anymore and you were going to quit?" She sounded slightly pissed.
"Well... yeah. But because I'm quitting doesn't mean I wouldn't get to see him. In fact, I think its better that way because then we wouldn't be co-workers. I thought about it last night, it wouldn't be wrong to date Sean if were not working together."
"Ugh!"
"What? You don't like him?"
"No."
"Why?"
"I don't know."
"What do you mean you don't know? He's sweet, good-looking, caring, sexy-"
"Okay! Is that why you're into him?"
"Not really. He just a really good guy you know, with a pure heart. You hardly find someone like that these days you know."
"I know." She murmured.
"He was so gentle when he held me." I said dreamily but Phoebe's face scrunched up in disgust. "What is the matter with you? Aren't you happy for me?
"No Sophia, I'm not. He's not your type."
"Whats is my type?" I asked. She was acting really really really weird now.
"Mr Wilson is your type."
"Gosh! Why does everyone keep saying that!" I literally wanted to rip out my hair. "Mr Wilson and I are not compatible, Sean and I are, and I'm going for it. I don't care whether you like it or not!"
I didn't even realised that I had raised my voice. I saw Phoebe looking at me in a way I've never seen before. It was so strange. It was like... like... Envy!
"Look, I don't think I can wait till 8. I have to be up really early tomorrow because I'm going out and I have a massive pile of work to do right now which you are distracting me from." She smiled. "So I guess, I'll see you later?"
"Phoebe I'm sorry for shouting." I tried apologising.
"Its cool. I'm busy right now. We'll talk another time."
"Okay."
She turned back to her work and I walked away. I felt so bad because I knew she was upset with me. But why though? Maybe because I raised my voice. And why does she disapprove of me and Sean being together? Its not like I needed her approval or anything, its just weird.
I went up to my office to relax. I didn't want to go back to Sean again because I don't want to distract him. Maybe I should call Lily instead and tell her what's going on. She'll be more understanding.
I dialled Lily's phone and she picked on the 3rd ring.
"Sophia, how are you love darling?"
"I'm fine thanks. I really need to talk to you, are you busy?"
"Yeah but I can spare a few minutes."
"Okay. Sean and I kissed and I liked it... a lot."
There was an awkward silence for a few seconds before she spoke up.
"Well... Okay? But what about your boss? Adam Wilson."
"What about him?" I sighed. Not Lily too!
"I don't know... I just thought you guys were soulmates or something. Why are you kissing Sean?"
"I'm not allowed to kiss him?"
"Uhhh... No?" She said half sure.
"Wow. Thanks for your help Lily." I was about to end the call.
"Okay okay okay! Wait! I don't know what to say. I'm just rooting for you and your boss thats all. Sean seems nice but I'm not feeling him for you. You and Adam make a sexier m-"
"Ok! Once again, thanks for your help Lily!"
"You're most definitely welcome. Have a nice day."
"You too." With that I ended the call.
Everyone is saying the same thing but I don't care. I'm going to do what I want to do, what I think is right... and Sean is right.
***
Adam Wilson
"Tell him I want and invoice by Monday morning or he can forget about the whole deal! I don't like dealing with clients that don't follow up." I hung up.
That company is so frustrating, I think I'm going to stop contracting with them! What a pain in the behind!
I pulled up into my office building. I haven't been here in a while, I just came to get some documents from my drawer. I parked my car at my reserved spot and went up to my floor using the elevator. The office was practically empty and I was glad. I didn't feel like being in a busy environment right now nor even seeing anybody. I just wanted to grab some things and get out.
I went into my office and switched on the lights. I looked around for a while, feeling nostalgic. There was no time for that. I needed to find a file quickly and leave.
I sat down behind my desk and started rummaging through my drawers one by one. The document I was looking for was a tiny sheet of paper, which would be very hard to find. I just needed patience.
After about 20 minutes of searching, I found it.
"Aha!" I exclaimed.
What was left now was to copy it and keep the original in its file. It feels so weird doing all these things by myself. Now-a-days I've noticed how lazy I've become from people always doing irrelevant stuff for me.
I put on my copier and waited for it to boot when I heard a knock on the door.
I jumped back from surprise.
Who could be knocking on my door by this time of the day? And how did they know I was here?
I waited to see if it wasn't just my imagination and the person knocked again. It wasn't.
I was so freaked out right now but I wasn't scared. Who the hell was that?
"Come in." I called out.
The door knob turned slowly and the door opened. Someone came in and I looked to see who it was.
It was HER!
Chapter 27
Adam Wilson
So many emotions ran through me the moment I saw her.
But there was one so strong I felt the most.
One that made something inside of me explode.
I watched her as she closed the door quietly behind her, taking a few moments before she finally lifted her head, barely looking me in the eye.
Seeing her beautiful face once again made happiness lodge into my chest.
That was when I realised, all this time without her was torture.
How could I have stayed away from her for so long?
She looked beautiful. Stunning. Gorgeous. Everything. My heart swelled in appreciation.
Missing her was an understatement. I constantly felt her absence the whole time, like there was a shortage of something in my life. Seeing her now completes me.
The silence in the room was deafening as we both stared at each other.
"Sophia." I whispered, loud enough for her to hear me.
She didn't respond. Instead she looked away, tucking a strand of her hair behind her ear. She looked shy and nervous but still sexy as hell.
Ugh!
What I would give right now just to touch that beautiful hair of hers, even to hold her! My mind was playing different games with me as I began to imagine different things. Fighting the urge of something sensual, I let my eyes drift over her body. A vivid image exploded in my head as I measured the length of the short dress she was wearing, exposing her shapely legs.
I cleared my throat.
"What are you doing here by this time?" I asked softly. Its been so long since I'd spoken to her.
"I- I needed to see y- you." Although she was stammering, her voice still sounded angelic. "I w- wasn't expecting you this l- late."
It was 9:15pm.
"Its very late Sophia. You shouldn't have waited."
"I know. I'm sorry. I'll just come back on Monday." She turned to leave.
"Wait!" I stopped her before she could go. There was a letter in her hand and I was curious about it. "Is that for me?"
She hesitated for a moment before she nodded her head.
"What is it?"
Slowly, she walked closer towards my desk and I admired the movement of her hips.
Everything about her screamed sexy.
She handed the letter to me and I took it.
"Its my letter of resignation." I heard her say.
"What?!"
Resignation?!
The words shook me as they sunk in. I was about to open the letter but I closed it back immediately.
Something surged through me- a primal need to not let this woman go. The thought of her leaving enraged me so much. I could feel my fists clench so hard, my nails digging into my skin, my mind racing even as if I lost myself in a storm.
Tell me this is a joke, please. This has to be a joke...
"I'm resigning."
I heard her perfectly the first time but I choose not to believe it. We stared at each other for a while.
"You're resigning?" I needed to be sure I was hearing properly.
"Yes." She said, a little perplexed.
This wasn't a joke.
"Why?"
"Everything is explained in the letter. Its late and I need-"
I tore it into two right in front of her eyes and she gasped. After that, I put it in the shredding machine right beside me. The machine shredded it some more.
I couldn't bear the idea of Sophia resigning and leaving me. I cannot let that happen. Never.
"You were saying?" I said like nothing happened.
She folded her arms angrily but she didn't know how erotic her stance was. She had already keened my male interest from the start and her posture did little to dampen it.
"I'll have another copy sent to your email by tomorrow."
"No you won't. Because you are not resigning. What is the meaning of this?" I asked incredulously.
She took a deep breath, her chest moving up and down. The action made my eyes wander to places they shouldn't. Given the current situation at hand, I wonder how I still manage to remain perverse.
"Mr Wilson, I- I can't do this anymore." Her voice sounded shaky, like she was on the verge of crying.
Oh no! Don't cry... The last thing I want to see are tears in your eyes.
"Shhh, Sophia. Lets talk about this. Come." All I did was stand up but she took three steps back.
"No. There's nothing to talk about. I've made my decision, I'm leaving." Tears were running down the sides of her eyes now. I felt my heart shatter at the sight of her crying.
It was painful to see her like this. All I wanted to do was embrace her and let her tears soak through my shirt. I was the reason for all this, I was the one who left her.
The crying got worse. I could hear her silently suffocating with each breath she took holding onto her pride and wiping her face furiously. I ran my fingers through my hair in an attempt to calm the silent war within my mind.
"Don't go Sophia." She seemed adamant on her desire to leave and that was the only thing I could come up with.
She looked at me and shook her head, more tears flowing now.
"I have to. You were never going to fire me so I quit."
"Fire you? Why- What are you talking about? Why would I fire you?"
What the hell was she talking about?
"Because you don't need me anymore! You're doing fine without a PA. You've tuned me out completely and I can't keep going on like this. I might as well just leave."
"No no no, Sophia I still need a PA!"
"Then maybe I'm the one you don't need. Don't worry, now that I resign you can get yourself a new PA. Someone that you can actually be comfortable with. Maybe then you'll start showing up to your office again." She said bitterly.
This was obviously about me ignoring her. She was hurt and I'm starting to regret ever doing it in the first place. How stupid of me.
"Don't talk like that Sophia." I went around my massive desk just to get closer to her.
"No! Don't come close to me! Just stay right there." She held her hand up and I stopped in my tracks, not wanting to scare her. She was already crying and vulnerable enough so I gave her space.
"I have made my decision so please... Respect it. Goodbye Mr Wilson." She said before she turned back and ran out of my office.
I stood rooted to the spot as I watched her leave. The thought of never having Sophia here in my office, working here or even close anymore gave me an anxiety attack. I couldn't let that happen and something was tugging me to run and beg her to stay.
After a few moments of contemplating, I decided to go after her.
To hell with respecting her decision!
Just as I got to the lobby I saw Sophia in the elevator a second before it closed. She was crying severely now and I could hear her sobs, her hands covering her face.
There was only one elevator so I took the stairs, running down as fast as I could. All the while I was panicking, my feet were moving madly fast. My brain was flooded with the dread and fear of loosing Sophia. It made my mind so hazy that I tripped and fell.
I bumped my shoulder and it hurt but I stood back up immediately, ignoring the pain.
I made it to the ground floor but not in time. I saw a taxi leaving and I just knew it was her's.
I screamed in frustration and tried to wait for another taxi so I could follow her but none came on time.
She was gone.
***
-The next day-
Sophia Parker
I woke up on Saturday with a massive headache after crying myself to sleep. Lily was beside me still sleeping. She came over last night to comfort me and keep me company, after the events of yesterday.
I looked into the mirror and groaned. I had two heavy eye bags on my face! My appearance was repulsive right now.
"Birthday girl in less than 24 hours." She grinned.
"That's the first thing you say when you wake up?" I laughed.
"Oh, Sorry. Good morning. And thank God for another wonderful day."
"Yes. Good morning to you too."
"What's today looking like?"
"I don't know." I sighed.
"We should do something fun, I mean something that would get your mind off the whole thing with Mr Wilson."
"Geez! Lily you're the one reminding me of him. He was never in my mind, now you just put him there."
"I'm sorry."
Yesterday was so over-emotional. I hadn't thought I would cry but when I saw him after a really long time, I couldn't help the tears. Although my resignation was for the best, I was crying because I was throwing everything away. My job, our relationship, him... I wouldn't most likely never see him again.
There was a knock on the door.
"Who is that?" Lily asked.
"I don't know. I'm not expecting anyone today."
"What if its him?!"
"Oh god I hope not!" I got terror-struck at the idea of him showing up at my door.
It was just 9am and I look like poop right now!
"Lily I don't want him here." I said anxiously.
"Don't worry, I'll get it. If its him then I wouldn't let him in."
"Okay."
She left the bedroom and went to open the door for whoever it was.
Something told me that I wouldn't be able to get rid of Mr Wilson easily. His reaction yesterday was nothing like I expected it to be. I thought he despised me? Why would he NOT want me to leave? I expected him to not care about my resignation at all. Probably just take the letter and approve it right in my sight before sending me on my merry way. Instead, he tore it! That meant he didn't want me to go. Does he still-
"Sophia! Its just Phoebe!" Lilly called out, interrupting my thoughts.
Oh! Thank goodness!
I came out and saw Phoebe smiling with a box of cakes in her hands.
Hmmm... Was that a peace offering?
"Hey Sophia, I'm sorry for not waiting with you last night. And I'm sorry I snapped. Its just that... I have something to tell you."
"No problem Phoebe. Im happy we've reconciled." I took the chocolates from her and hugged her. "What is it you want to tell me?"
She looked down at her feet, feeling slightly embarrassed.
Whoa! This has to be something serious.
"I- I kind of like Sean Edmund."
"No way!" Lily freaked.
"Shut up Lily!" I scolded her. But me too, I was freaking out as well!
"I'm sorry, thats why I've been sort of mean to you lately. And thats why I agreed for you to quit your job. Normally, I would never be in support of that idea." Now I understand why she acts strange anytime we talk about him.
"Its okay. You should have told me earlier, that way I wouldn't have kissed him. Although, now I think we are kind of in a relationship."
"I know. Its too late. I can see that you already like him and he likes you too. I don't want you to end it with him, I just thought you should know."
"Thank you so much for telling me."
She smiled and we hugged.
Chapter 28
Adam Wilson
I threw the cup on the wall and it shattered into pieces. This was probably the third thing I've smashed this afternoon...
Still in the aftermath of yesterday's unpleasant situation, I haven't even blinked an eye to sleep. All night I tossed and turned up until dawn. I've spent my whole day drinking, but I'm not drunk.
I have work to do but I postponed everything because I wasn't in the right state of mind. Today my main focus was not on business although it was very related to it, it was on something much more personal. A slight clash between the two.
My mind was dwelling on something so exquisitely feminine and alluring that I don't know how I had managed to control myself last night and not go to that little apartment in Murray Hill, knock down the door and take Sophia hard and fast!
I can still remember how she looked last night seeing her for the first time in a long time. She was better than any fantasy I've ever had.
I frowned at the unwelcoming surge of desire that ran through me. Since last night, she has been causing me frustration of the most strategic kind.
I am so angry at myself for letting all this happen. Everything is my fault! I've never screwed up so stupidly like this before.
What in the world was I thinking?! Staying away from her was obviously going to hurt her feelings!
Ugh! I remember how crazy I went when she left to Virginia, I had to chase her down. She probably felt the same way during my absence, even worse because she didn't know where I was and when I was coming back.
At least she went away because her father was ill. Mine was just for stupid, selfish reasons! I took a break from her because I was fucked up emotionally and I needed some time to rediscover myself. Apparently I didn't know love was not a thing you could 'take a break from'.
All I did was waste my time and fuck shit up some more! When Sophia kissed me, I shouldn't have pushed her away. That was so idiotic of me. I was just trying to prove a point and it didn't work because if it did, I wouldn't be so hung up on her right now!
"Adam you fool." I chastised myself.
Maybe I should call her...
I picked up my phone and dialled her number but before it rung, I ended it because I hadn't thought of what I as going to say yet.
"What the fuck am I going to say to her??" I groaned.
When has talking to a woman made me so uneasy??? I felt like a nervous wreck!
I can't help myself sometimes, I even do stupid things a lot when it comes to Sophia.
I went to my bar and got out a new glass. I poured myself some more brandy, what I've been drinking all day.
As I took a sip I recalled the time I spent in Maui trying to get over her, Clearly that didn't pay off, I only went there to torture myself. I couldn't even look at any other woman without comparing them to Sophia, and not even one could size up to her. I turned down all the women down and went to bed alone every night. It was impossible for me to be with another woman after Sophia. No matter how hard I had tried to deny it, she was the only object of my affection. I thought about her every single day and night, wondering what it would've been like if she was there with me. Maui was such a beautiful place and I would have loved to experience it with her. I could just imagine how happy she would have been, playing around in the exotic beach right in front of the hotel, smiling at the radiant scene...
My phone buzzed and I picked up the call abruptly, snapping out of my daydream.
"Hello Mr Wilson, this is David from the security department, we have some footage that we think you would be interested in."
"What is it Dave?"
"Remember how you instructed us to keep an eye on Miss Parker and alert you the moment we find anything unusual? I think we've found something."
Ah yes! I remember telling my boys to stalk her a bit, but that was months ago when she tried to get involved romantically with my accountant, Sean Edmund. I instructed them to stalk him too, although he was a good friend and I'm sure he understood that I had taken interest in Sophia. I assumed his appetite for her had suppressed but then I found them having dinner at Nerai the other day, I instructed my boys to resume the duty. What could Dave have found?
"Send it to my email. Now."
"Ok sir."
I went over to my study and turned on my desktop. I couldn't wait to see what Dave found. A little bird told me that Sean and Sophia had been hanging out a lot but when I confronted him that night they had dinner together, he assured me that everything was strictly professional and she was only assisting him because she had no other work to do.
I opened up my email and checked for new messages. There it was, one from Dave.
I downloaded and opened it.
It was a security camera footage, the one in Sean's office.
He was with Sophia and they were talking... no wait! Hugging!
What is this?
Soon they were kissing!
Anger and jealousy with a mix of possessiveness vibrated through me as I watched the video. They were practically doing 'IT' on his desk!
He lied to me! He told me there was nothing going on!
I checked the date of the footage only to find out that this happened just yesterday! Rage fumed through my body. I felt like a provoked wild animal, I was ready to kill anything in my way right now. I was angry at Sophia for kissing another man, but mostly Sean for kissing MY girl!
I went to my closet to grab my shoes and coat.
Sean is a dead man. I thought as I wore my clothes.
I grabbed my keys and stormed off.
***
It only took me a few minutes before I arrived at my destination, Sean's condo. I knocked rapidly on the front door. Moments later, the door swung open, revealing a confused looking Sean.
I wanted to murder him immediately but I took deep breaths, trying to calm myself.
"Adam, what are you-"
"You bastard!" I shoved him backwards, unable to control my anger. I invited myself into his house.
"Whoa, what's going on?" He held his hands up in the air.
"You told me there's nothing going on between you and her!" I spat.
"There isn't." He stated matter-of-factly.
That made my blood boil. The fact that he was able to lie conveniently to my face. Sean was one of my trusted people, we've been friends since college and I never expected him to double-cross me like this.
"Don't lie to me Sean." I tried to reason with him.
"It seems like you want me to, I've already told you the truth-" Lies!
My fist connected with his face.
The punch set him backwards knocking down a flower vase in the process. The vase shattered into huge pieces.
"Ugh! What the hell?!" He groaned.
"Stay away from her! She's mine!" I barked. Sean recovered and stood up.
"No she's not!"
"I'm going to kill you.' I grabbed him by the shirt.
I attacked with a big right overhand punch. He stepped out of range, but before he could bring his hands up to defend, I drove my shoulder into his chest, slamming him into the wall, where I started landing solid punches into his gut.
He threw a block with his left hand and hooked his left leg with my own, trying to throw me to the ground. I could tell he didn't want to fight but I was hurting him. He turned forward throwing us both on the ground. The impact caught me between his shoulder blades and the glass centre table broke into two.
We traded blows until we were both bruised and battered equally. We made a mess around the house and everywhere was now in shambles.
"You moron! You've destroyed my house!" Sean winced in pain as we both lay on the floor breathing heavily. His nose was bleeding and he had a burst lip. I had a cut right above my eye that was gushing out blood.
"I'm sorry." I said.
"Now that you've gotten a pointless fight out of me, would you like to talk like a rational human being would have done first?"
He stood up and held his hand out to me. I took it and he helped me up as well. Pain shot throughout my body.
"You know that I'm crazy about her." I said calmly for the first time.
"I do." He affirmed walking towards his bar and getting a drink.
"Then why did you kiss her?"
He looked at me shockingly like he didn't expect me to know about it.
"What are you talking about?"
"Yesterday."
"She kissed me first Adam. And I tried to but I couldn't resist it." He didn't even try to deny it. He poured two glasses for us both. I'm guessing it was whiskey.
"What? Is she into you or something?" I asked jealously. I took my glass and downed the contents.
"I don't know Adam. You left her, I was there for her. What do you expect? Although I don't trust her judgement." He drank from his cup.
"Do you know, she quit yesterday?"
"Yes. I tired to talk her out of it but she insisted that it was what she wanted. I think she's trying to get away from you because you're an asshole."
He's right... I am an asshole, a big one.
"And please I would like you to leave now." He said dismissively.
The blood from his nose was now trickling down his shirt and he needed to attend to it.
"Yeah, of course." I wonder how he still manages to be polite, after all the trouble I caused him. "I'm terribly sorry about everything, I-"
"It's fine Adam just leave."
"Ok." I said then I left feeling stupid.
***
-Later-
Sophia Parker
I had fun with the girls today and now I'm back home. We've planned what we're doing tomorrow for my birthday. We're going to Electric cinema! I'm so excited and I can't wait.
Sean also said he would plan something for me and I hope it can fit in with Electric cinema. Maybe I should call him and inform him about it. All day I've been thinking about what his surprise was.
I rang him a few times and he finally picked up.
"Hey!" I said.
"Hey." His voice sounded drab unlike mine.
"You don't sound too happy."
"I'm just tired that's all." He sighed.
"What did you do today?"
"Nothing. I had plans but they fell through."
"Do you want me to come over? I have stuff I want to tell you." I tried to sounded excited.
"No. Please don't. Just tell me over the phone."
"No... I want to tell you in person. I'm coming over. No arguments." I ended the call. He tried calling back but I didn't answer.
I got ready and went out to take a taxi.
I got a text from him saying that he's not in but I know he's lying. I texted him back that I was already in a taxi and on my way so he could quit lying.
I wanted to see Sean and its weird that he didn't want to see me too. What was that about?
I caught a taxi and gave the driver Sean's address. We got there in a few minutes and I paid for the fare.
I used the elevator to reach his residence and knocked on the door.
A little while later Sean opened the door and turned away immediately.
"Hey, how are you?" I asked.
"I'm good. Good." He replied, not looking at me.
I came in and noticed that there was a lot of furniture missing like a giant blue vase that used to be at the corner. His centre table and carpet was also missing.
"What happened to all the furniture?"
"Oh, uh... I'm changing them."
"Why?" I tried to face him but he turned backwards. I felt like he was trying to avoid looking at me.
"I got bored with them." He said and walked off to the kitchen.
I followed behind him.
"Okay, well tomorrow my friends and are going to Electric cinema. I was hoping that whatever you have planned for me can be before or after then. We're going by 6pm, is that okay?"
"Yeah. That's fine." He said still turning his back on me.
He was just staring at the kitchen counter, not doing anything. Why is he acting so weird?!
"Okay."
There was a long silence. I wonder what the hell was going on! Things between us has never been this awkward before. Something must have happened.
"I resigned yesterday. You didn't ask me how that went."
"How did it go?"
"It didn't go how I expected to. Mr Wilson didn't want me to leave. How crazy is that?" I laughed a bit to lighten up the mood.
"Not crazy at all."
"What do you mean?"
"Nothing."
"Uh, ok."
Silence.
Again.
He was still staring at the kitchen counter.
"What are you doing Sean?" I asked confusedly.
"Nothing."
"Then why wouldn't you look at me?!" I raised my voice unconsciously. I was getting tired of his strange behaviour.
He didn't say anything.
"Is this about yesterday?"
"No Sophia this isn't about anything. Just go home. Thank you for stopping by." I heard him take a deep breath.
"You want me to go?"
"Yes."
Something was definitely wrong. He doesn't want to look at me and he even wants me out of his house. There was absolutely nothing that I could have done to him from the span of yesterday till now. So why is he giving me a cold shoulder?!
"NO Sean! I will not! I'm not going anywhere unless you tell me what's wrong! You're being very unusual to me and I don't like it. It hurts that you won't even look at me. Tell me what I did to you? Or was it something I said instead? Because it can't be anything I did, unless its the kiss. I'm sorry I ever did that. You should have told me if it wasn't something you wanted to do. I don't want to ruin our friendship so please don't- "
He turned around and what I saw almost made me scream!
"This is why I don't want to look at you. Because I don't want you seeing me like this. You shouldn't have come here." He folded his arms.
"Oh my goodness, what happened to you?"
I was so shocked to see him that way. He was bruised all over his face. The corner of his lip was cut open and he had a black eye and a red nose. He looked so terrible and I felt strongly for him. He must be in so much pain.
"Don't ask Sophia."
"Why wouldn't I?! Does it hurt?"
"Yeah..."
I rubbed his arm in attempt to soothe him but there were also some scratches there as well.
"Oh Sean!" I hugged him. "Why would someone do this to you? I want to know who the animal is that did this to you! Whoever that person is, they are horrible"
He hugged me back, putting his arms around me. I could feel myself tearing up. He must have had a tough time while I was out having fun. I looked up at him and held his face. I caressed his cheek lightly to try and ease his pain.
"Why are you crying Sophia?"
"Because you're hurt really bad and I don't like it."
"I'll be fine in a few days, I promise."
All I could see was pain in his eyes. I really wanted to nurse him till he feels okay. Maybe a kiss would distract him a bit.
I pushed myself up to my toes and reached his lips. He was still too tall so I gently brought his head down and kissed him. Gently and softly, we kissed. I tried not to make it rough because of his sores. I rubbed his back and ran my fingers through his hair. I heard him moan but it sounded more like agony.
He pulled back.
"No, Sophia. We can't." He shook his head, putting some distance between us.
"Is it because you're injured? Don't worry, I wouldn't strain you again. I'm sorry."
"No. It's not that. We can't keep doing this... kissing each other I mean."
"Why not?"
"Ugh, Adam would so kill me if he ever finds out about this" He whispered to himself but I heard every word he said.
"He dare not do any- Oh my gosh!" Realisation dawned on me. "Did he do this to you?! He was the one wasn't he! He is such a bastard and he will pay for this!"
I can't believe Mr Wilson! What an arrogant swine! Only him could be so violent enough to cause such injuries to Sean. Why in the world would he ever do such an irresponsible thing?!
"Did you tell him that we kissed?" Sean asked.
"Of course not! Why? Does he know?"
"Apparently he does. That's why I'm completely battered. He was here and we got in a huge fight. I'm no longer sure if I can make plans with you tomorrow."
"It's okay. But how on earth did he find out about us?"
"Since you didn't tell him, then i'm guessing through one of his surveillance cameras. I forgot I had one in my office because it's so unnoticeable.
"That's pathetic! Spying on his workers! Just because he deals with security doesn't mean he can pry into other people's lives. He's insane!"
"Do me a favour Sophia and talk to him. I'm sure you guys can work out whatever it is that is or was going on between you two, because he's not ready to let go. "
"No! I hate him! I don't want anything to do with him anymore. Not after seeing this, what he did to you. He is so ruthless. I can't even imagine-"
"I fought with him as well Sophia. It wasn't only him. I hurt him really bad too."
"I'm sure you did it only out of self defence. I bet he was the one who struck first." Sean nodded. "He's such an imbecile!"
"Easy Sophia." He said but then blood slowly oozed from his nose.
"Oh my goodness, you're bleeding!"
He put his hand on his nose and went to the sink to run some water over it.
"You need some ice packs. Do you have any?" I rubbed his back.
"Yeah... In the freezer."
I got our two of them.
"Come." I pulled him to his bedroom. "Lie down. You'll need to sit up straight, and tip your head slightly forward. Thats the only way it'll stop."
He lay on his bed and I sat beside him. I applied an ice pack to his cheeks and he flinched at the temperature. I felt so sorry for him. Sean was in such horrible condition all thanks to that moron. I can't believe he would fight over me... What was the point? He has proved that he's no longer interested in me so why fight when I kiss another man? He can get any girl he wants, I don't understand why he can't just let me be. Ugh!
"Thank you Sophia. You should go now." Sean held my hand.
"No, I'm staying here tonight."
"Thats not necessary."
"I want to. Plus, you need me. I will take care of you don't worry."
I climbed more into his bed and lay down beside him. I pressed a chaste kiss on his lips before snuggling up next to him.
He put his arm around me and held me like that all through the night.
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