Chapter Twenty-Three — A Terrible Feeling

Irene’s POV:

It’s crazy how after I and will confessed our feelings for Each other we have to pretend like we still aren’t on good terms just to put these good for nothings off. I wonder what Will’s Plan really is and I hope he’s able to pull it off successfully.

I have a really huge presentation today and I’m not even scared about the big client’s liking it I’m worried the executives won’t like it, and to think Davis is part of them makes me really sick, I hope I am able to put my hate for him aside and focus on my presentation.

I felt my heart fly out my chest as the office line rang. I don’t know why I have been feeling really scared and anxious since I got to my office today.

“Hello” I said.

“My love, I need you to report to my office now” Will said.

“Okay boss” I laughed.

We were trying so hard to avoid each other so Megan doesn’t know we are now together but I guess he just couldn’t do without me, and I felt the exact same way too. I picked up a few documents to take along to his office just in case someone sees me.

“Hey,” I said as I walked in and closed the door.

“You look so beautiful. You always do,” he replied as he walked closer to me and wrapped his arms around my waist.

“So, why did you ask to see me” I said.

“Because I miss you so much, I just wanted to see your beautiful face, and kiss you like this” he placed a soft kiss on my lips “And remind you that I love you and I am never letting you go” he said followed by a soft kiss on my temple.

“I love you too Will. But now I have to go and prepare for the presentation with the executives” I said and gave him a small kiss on his cheek.

“Oh, that’s true. Good luck with the presentation. And try to avoid looking at that jerk’s face so he doesn’t scare you” he said.

“Trust me. I will” I replied.

Somehow I had a terrible feeling before going into the conference room, now my laptop wasn’t coming on. I wonder what must have happened to it.

“Do you have your presentation in a flash” Davis said from across the table.

I wanted to ignore him but the other executives were there and I didn’t want to seem rude.

“Yes, I do” I replied.

“Then you can use Mine” he said.

Turns out he had his laptop with him. He brought it over to me and asked that I connected my flash to it. After I had connected my flash I started the ads video but instead of it to be displayed on the projector it wasn’t. I was hearing other people’s voices like another video was being played. I turned over and looked at the projector immediately to see a video of I and Will. It was a video of us this morning and how we kissed.

“Surprised?” Megan said as she walked in clapping her hands. “Well I don’t know how you are still in this company after trying so hard to destroy everything and everyone by having an affair with the CEO. My fiancé! You are really despicable, and it’s so sad that my clueless fiancé can’t see through your act and pretenses,” she said.

I couldn’t even feel my heart beat anymore. I just wanted to disappear and be far away from everyone. The tears wouldn’t stop now. Where is Will? I need him now more than ever. The executives all looked at me like I was some strange creature who had done so much evil. And Davis had a smirk on his face. I guess this was their plan all along. He must have been the one who did something to my laptop while I wasn’t in my office. I took out my flash, grabbed my laptop and ran out immediately. I guess it’s really over now. I got to my floor to see everyone looking at me strangely and whispering things to each other. I just don’t understand. It’s only the executives who saw the video so what were they possibly looking at?

I rushed to my office and started packing my things. Just when I was about rushing out, the office line started ringing. I hurriedly answered thinking it was Will but turns out it was my Boss. She asked me to report to her office immediately. I thought about not going to her office and running home. But I decided to go over to her. If she saw the video too, maybe I could explain what really happened to her and she would understand. She’s always been nice to me so she should understand.

“What’s the meaning of this article” she tossed the tablet to me over the table.

Just then I figured why people are looking and talking about me. It was an article saying the real reason why Megan’s engagement got cancelled is because a slut and a manipulator seduced her fiancé and hypnotized him to do what she wants. As soon as I read it I busted into tears. She has literally ruined my life. The article had my picture right there with my full name and it carried a lot of information about me. She put my phone number there and asked people to call and insult me for trying to steal her man.

After what happened with the executives, I didn’t bother to check my phone. People might already be sending me insulting texts. I felt like I was losing my mind. I was thinking about a lot of things.

“Irene,” Mrs. Katherine’s voice snapped me out of the thoughts I was drowning in.

“I was framed. All of this is a lie, I don’t even know how to handle all of this,” I cried.

“I know. And you don’t have to explain anything to me. Just try not coming to work for a few days and everyone would keep shut and mind their business,” she said.

I really didn’t even care about leaving for a few days. All I wanted was to leave and never come back to the company again. And now that Will wasn’t anywhere around to see me I have even more questions.

“Thank you,” I snuffled.

As soon as I got back to my office I packed my things and headed out. After getting outside I remembered I hadn’t ordered a ride yet. I took out my phone thinking I would be able to place an order for a ride but different calls kept coming in, and I knew they couldn’t be good obviously. I was stranded. I decided to walk far away from where the company was.

“Come in, Ma’am,” a voice said from a black car that stopped beside me. I looked to see it was Ike. Maybe will must have sent him. I rushed in immediately as he drove off. Another call from a strange number started coming in so I switched off my phone.

“Are you okay, Ma’am?” he asked.

“No I’m not” I said through sobs “Did Will send you to get me?"

That’s the only reason why he would be here for me in the first place.

“Yes. Ma’am,” he replied.

“But where is he? Why isn’t he here? Is he fine?” I asked.

“Uhm, Yes. He said he will be in touch with you soon and you should avoid going to work for now."

“Yeah, I know, he didn’t even have to tell me” I replied. With everything that happened today I didn’t need anyone to tell me I had to stay away.

I got home feeling really nauseous and tired. I thought my life was starting to make sense again and decided to give love a shot and then this is where it gets me. I’m really all alone. I wonder how everyone just switched on me immediately they saw the article. It’s almost as if they’ve been waiting for my downfall. I needed Will so bad. I scoffed as I remembered I still hadn’t collected his phone number and I didn’t even think to ask Ike because of how troubled my mind was.

Thank God I had another phone with a different sim card at home. I put a call through to my friend Felicia, thankfully she answered immediately I called her.