My return to the office

My return to the office
Chapter 31~Valerie's POV

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On the following day, I woke up on time even before the alarm buzzed.

I got dressed in a classy but elegant manner as I headed to the sitting room with my channel bag held in my hand.

Then I heard my mother's voice, "You are up early?" She said.

Chuckled I responded, "Yes Mom, I have to work you know,"

"Right, just be comfortable at work so it won't draw back your healing," She reminded.

"Of course Mom, I'm not a child, I'd be on my way now," I said to her.

"So.... How'd I look?" I inquired after agreeing to her shown care.

"Beautiful as always," She complimented.

"Thanks, Mama," I thanked her as I moved close and kissed her on her cheek.

"Alright ma, bye and take care of yourself," I said finally as I walked out of my apartment.

Stepping outside I knew it would be a long day for me as I saw no taxi in place.

So I took my phone out of my bag held it in my hands, and began clicking on the buttons, "I just hope there is an Uber close by," I said.

Then I continued scrolling through my phone and suddenly I saw a car driving its way to where I stood.

I was about to act out when I heard its hoot, subsequently, it was parked exactly in front of me.

"What the hell," I mumbled silently.

And suddenly, the window of the car was slowly wined down.

"Good morning Miss. Skye," An unrecognized man said to me.

I was in shock that he knew my name, "Who are you, if I may ask?" I quipped as I raised my question to him.

"Pardon my manners, Miss. Skye, I am frank, the new driver Mr. Dante hired to bring you to work every day, with the look of things, I guess he didn't tell you about it," The man said.

"So Dante is behind this," I murmured softly to myself.

Suddenly, my face brightened up with a smile.

"It's nice to meet you, Frank, so let's get to it," I uttered to him as I held onto the back seat door knob luckily for me it was open, so I entered and hooked down the locks.

"Shall we? Miss Skye," Frank questioned.

"Sure, please don't drive too rough," I alerted him as he started the car and drove off instantly.

A few seconds into the drive, we suddenly encountered traffic on the road and in that moment, I felt already dizzy, "Goodness me," I exclaimed, trying my best to hold back my vomit.

"Please can you turn on the car- cooler," I requested.

In a jovial tone, he responded to me, "One refreshing breeze right up,"

"Are you okay miss," He Inquired with presistent laced underneath his voice.

"Sure, I am," I said, trying to fit myself into my normal composure.

And suddenly, he reached the company's building, driving his way to the garage underneath it.

Instantly, I got out of the car, the moment he parked the car.

"Have a great day Miss. Skye," He said, as he drove out of the parking space, then I walked my way into the company.

Once I entered, it felt to me like I was in a place where I had never been to, instantly, as I continued my walk, I met Ruth on my way in.

"Good morning, Miss. Skye," She greeted.

"It's great seeing you again after the big incident, I'm sorry about it," Ruth continued.

"It's okay Ruth, I hope my office is in order, as I left it," I inquired.

"Ye-Ye-Yes, ma'am, I made sure of it," She responded to me.

"Alright run along," I spoke to her like she was a little child.

With that, she walked away, continuing her journey to where she was headed.

Then I turned and walked to my office, on my way there, I walked past Dante's office and I was close to being tempted to go in.

Suddenly the echoes of his word "Exclusive" rang in my head, so I continued my steps, and seconds later, I reached my office.

Entering my office, I felt the bliss and tranquility, trust me, I have missed my work so bad.

Inhaling every oxygen in the room into my nose, I took my seat on my chair and swung it around in circles, as I was elated about my return to work.

Amidst this moment, suddenly I heard an "Ahem,".

I was perplexed by the sound, so I turned my chair and positioned it properly I looked up, only to find Dante staring at me.

"Goodness me," I exhaled in fright.

"You scared me," I said to him.

"Why would you be scared?" He asked.

"Because when a person doesn't knock before entering someone's office then fright creeps in," I explained to him.

"Oh-oh-oh, I see," He said.

"I saw you walk passed my office?" He uttered, making me aware saw me.

I couldn't give a response because I didn't have the right words in my defense.

"Alright, alright, you caught me, I didn't want to bother you," I said.

"Bothering me, does this seem like a bother," He uttered as he brought out a flower from his back.

"Aww, you took my words personally," I stated.

"Maybe," Dante sneered, covering his grin.

"Anyways, I have to return to my office, so it doesn't create suspicion, that the boss is dating his Senior editor," He said in an attempt to leave.

I felt hurt by his words, but I couldn't make my emotional hurt evident on my face because we already agreed.

"Alright," I responded.

"Oh! Lest I forget, we have a conference meeting to attend your presence is needed as we have some potential authors in the market and your keen eyes for talent never fail, so once I am ready I will put a call through to you," He said.

"No problem, I am here and will be waiting for your call," I replied to him.

With that, he walked out of my office.

Some hours later, the telephone in my office chimed and immediately I placed the receiver on my left ear.

"Hello, Valerie, it's Dante," He said.

"Hey, I recognize your voice, you didn't have to let me know who it is," I responded to him.

"My bad, I apologize anyway, the meeting is now and our clients and authors are in the conference room, so..... Will I see you there in five minutes max," He asked.

"Of course, I'd be on my way now," I answered at the same speed as he threw his words at me.

Then, I ended the call, I inhaled a deep breath, and I exhaled it immediately.

So, I stood up, as I took some files, and left my office to find my way to the conference room.