Chapter 22 23
Chapter Twenty three.
Tess_
The light ray shone into my eyes, I felt a sharp pain around my waist and knee but at the same time the memories of last night came flooding in my head and it made my knees quiver.
I turned to see the bare body of the man that made me feel that way, a smile creeped on my lips, as my eyes rolled and fell on the wall clock that was sitting above. “Shit!” I was late for work, I don't care if the boss was my man, I have to get down to work early.
I got up, scanned through to get my dress, I didn't have time to put my pants back on, so I put them inside my bag, stood up to wear my dress. “You're leaving again.” Damien said as soon as he woke up.
I turned to see a frown on his face as he looked at me. “Good morning, I didn't know.. you're awake.” I said, awkwardly.
“That wasn't what I said, you're leaving me again right?” He repeated the question.
I stood still and had no clue on what to reply to him with. “Uhmm.. I have to get to work on time, I don't want to be late.” I defended myself.
“Get to a place you work for me? Or is it some other place I have no idea about?” Damien questioned.
I sat down and faced him properly. “C'mon, don't be like that…you know I can't go late to work because I am fucking the boss, people will suspect.” I said.
He leaned forward. “I don't care if people figure out that you're my woman, neither do I care if you go late to work, moreover you're my PA and you'll be going to work with me today.” He said and kissed my lips, making me lose balance and concentration.
‘I would be going to work with him? Huh?’ my brain repeated the word. “Hold on, did you just suggest I go to work with you?” I pulled away and asked him.
He nodded. “Yes, I did.. any issues there?” He questioned me back.
I moved back a little bit. “Uhmm, I think that'd be too soon, I am still on the point of not wanting people to figure out about..us so soon.” I said, trying not to get him mad.
He paused for a minute, looked at me, his eyes boring into my soul like he was searching for something. “Alright.” that was the only thing he said then he stood up.
I was confused and at the same time angry. “Alright? Alright? Are you being serious right now? What do you mean by alright?” I asked.
“You said your purpose and reason for not wanting to go to the office with me, I can't make you see otherwise so Alright.” He replied nonchalantly and headed to the bathroom.
I was so angry and I had no idea but somehow the way he responded to me really got me pissed. I was expecting him to try to change my mind or even suggest something better but he just agreed to it without any effort. “Right.” I said, picked up my bag, didn't bother to wear my heels and I walked out of the apartment.
He peeped from the bathroom. “Babe, Tess don't walk out of here, Tess, Tess.” he called out but didn't move further even when he knew no one was in the house.
I stood by the door, hoping he would follow me but after a few minutes of waiting and no one came, I walked downstairs and outside of the entire building, tears filled my eyes. I had no idea what was going on with me but I knew I was hurt a little bit.
“Hey, taxi.” I called a cab as soon as I hit the street, the cab stopped in front of me, I entered and told the driver where I was heading to and he drove off.
I got home, lucky for me Ana wasn't home to question me but it felt like she was watching me as I stared at my phone ring. “Did you hide a camera in here or something?” I asked as I pushed the door open and I answered the call.
“Yes, I shoved it inside your pussy…how're you? Are you home or are you still…having the best time of your life?” She asked and I knew she was smiling.
“I am good and it was good, don't ask me what happened between us because I really don't wanna talk about it.” I walked to my room, pulled my clothes off while the phone was connected to the homegirl.
“You know that can't work on me, spill it..what did the motherfucker do again?” She questioned sounding so uptight.
“I think I did something but still it is all his fault..” I said, trying to justify my actions, I entered the bathroom with the door opened so I could hear her properly.
“What happened? Stop making me curious.”
“I woke up and saw I was late for work a–” I began to say but ana interrupted me
“Who thinks of work after they just fucked their boss?” She teased. Anyways, continue.”
“I do think of work and you know how I take punctuality very seriously… Well, I wanted to leave without letting him know but he woke up and asked if i was leaving him again. I explained why and he seemed angry about it and suggested we went to work together.” I said as I turned the shower on..
“Ouu, that's a man right there, damn!” Ana said.
“But I turned it down and said I don't want people to know.”
“What? You did what?!” Ana screamed but lucky me the phone wasn't close to my ears.
“Why are you shouting? Did I do anything wrong?’’ I asked.
“You did everything wrong, every fucking thing wrong, why would you do that?”
“I thought it was the best thing to do, not rush everything, I don't want people to see me as the boss slut or plaything.” I said, defensively.
“Fuck that, no one would think like that..he offered to take you to work in his car, not like you begged to be driven to work by him…there are difference in this shit.” She said, convincing me.
“It doesn't change how people would think about it, I don't want him to see me as some cheap lady who jumps in on every opportunity she gets.” I replied as I walked out of the bathroom, drying my hair.
“You are thinking that way so obviously you'll feel that way as well but that's not how it is, Damien is into you and he wants to show the world he is, why are you pushing him away?” She asked and I went silent, I had nothing to defend myself with.
“I will call you back, I need to get ready for work, okay..bye, I love you.” I said.
“Are you trying to avoid everything?” She asked.
“I am not trying to avoid anything, I just wanna prepare for work and get this day over with.” I said.
“Alright, bye.. I love you too.” She said and the call got disconnected, I knew from her voice she wasn't happy but I can't force her to see what I am trying to say to her.
I got dressed in a black pants, a white top, a red neck scarf and a black heels, picked up my white bag , sprayed some cologne after checking myself again in the mirror, I walked out of the room, I had forgotten my phone on the bed. I locked the door and walked out of the street a little bit and in no time was on the road.
“Taxi.” I called a cab, entered and the man drove off as soon as I told him where I was heading to. I looked out of the window, the cool and calm breeze hit my face, making me smile. “I hope today turns out well.” I muttered out .
I got to the front of the company, I got down, paid the cab and just as I turned to leave the taxi and walk in, Damien's car arrived. He honked loudly to the taxi car but the man was trying to start his car.
“Move the damn car.” The driver that drove him yelled out but I guess Damien was too impatient, he got down, buttoned his suit and walked in as the guard opened the door and greeted him.
I got confused and wondered if he didn't see me. “Did he just ignore me?” I questioned myself loudly.
“Tess.” A familiar voice called out, I turned to see who it was, Leah.
“Hii.” I responded and waved at her while she crossed the road to meet me..
“How're you? Are you just getting to work?”
“Yeah, I arrived some minutes ago. What's up?” I questioned.
“I'm good, you are very well, I don't have to ask.” She said, concluding.
“What do you mean? Do I have a signboard on my head that Indicates that?” I asked as I touched my head sarcastically.
She laughed. “That's very funny but that's not what I meant, you look very good and you're also glowing.” She said,
I couldn't help but touch my face, I haven't taken so much note of that. ‘Thanks to the good dick of Damien.’ I said within myself but smiled brightly at the thought of that.
“Why are you smiling? Did you just remember something?” She asked also with a mischievous smile.
“Nothing, I just…I don't know.” I said as we entered the elevator and in no time the elevator door clicked and it opened in the hallway of the office. We walked down the hallway laughing and gisting till we got to the office.
Everyone's face was very moody, I began to wonder why but each person I asked happened to just sigh and not say anything to me. “What do you think might be going on?” I asked Leah as I sat on my desk.
“I have no idea but it has to do with the boss, oh my goodness…today is going to be a bad day, I can feel it in my spirit.” She said, groaning lowly.
I began to wonder why today was going to be bad, ‘what has this got to do with Damien? Is he fine? Or are these people just exaggerating?’ I had a lot of questions in myself but it was shortened as the intercom rang, my heart skipped a beat as I looked at the small screen displayed CEO, I was scared to pick it up and I had no idea why, I stared at the screen till it went mute and after a few minutes it rang again.
I picked it up and answered. “Good morning si–” I didn't even finish.
“In my office, now!” He interrupted me in a cold and harsh tone and hung up the call.
I looked at the screen displaying a disconnected call, I dropped the phone, stood up and walked straight to his office, knocking on the door.
“Come in.” He responded from inside.
I entered with my hands by my side and my head bowed slightly. “You called for me sir?” I asked.
“Is my schedule for the day ready?” He asked, his voice sounded so cold and mirthless.
“No sir but I was–” I was about to explain but I was cut short.
“Create just two activities for me today and clear the rest of the day for me, I have some other plans to do.” He said.
‘What plan? Where is he going? Should I ask him?’ I had a lot of questions in my head but couldn't bring myself to ask one.
“Is that understood?” He said, looking at me.
“Yes..yes sir.” I replied.
“You may leave.” He said and I turned to leave but stood.
“Babe, is there anything going on?” I asked, leaving out the professional aspect aside.
“Don't call me that at work, we don't want people to know anything is going on between us, remember?” He replied nonchalant and that hit a nerve in me
I hate when he acts all cold and like he doesn't give a fuck about me, it makes my skin crawl. I turned to leave in anger again.
“And nothing is wrong, get me the schedule before 10…please.” He added, I opened the door without saying a word back to him and closed it.
Walked back to my space, turned on my laptop and began to create a schedule plan for him and along the process I didn't know I was typing fuck you Damien.
“Just hope he doesn't see that.” Leah said as she saw the screen of the laptop, bringing my consciousness back.
“Huh?” I said, looking at her as she gestured to me to look at my laptop screen. “Shit!”