MITCHEL.

Well it was on. Operation prove Ivy and Ryan wrong by proving Nate wasn't jealous was officially on. And today I decided to spice up alittle and wear a skirt, something I haven't done since I started working here months ago. We had talked and decided that wearing a skirt would be better when he sees me with Ryan later on. It would be out of the ordinary and a little better.

We had all put on bets for this and I was going to win the bet. Somehow I knew he was watching me but that didn't mean he was jealous that I had other men in my life. Same way I was trying to convince myself and others that I wasn't even jealous of Britney being around him all the time. We were both adults now and not how we were back in school and it kind of felt he was over what had happened years ago.

“ Yaaasss queen,” Ben exclaims.“ What's the occasion for the skirt today?“ Ben asks

“Its nothing special, I just wanted to try something new today. How does it look? I wasn't sure about it to be honest I don't think they are my thing. “ I ask spinning to show him the whole look.

“ Are you kidding me, you look beautiful in a skirt, you should wear it more.“ he explains.

“Thanks. You look good too, is that a new shirt and a watch?“ I ask making my way to him.

“Yeah, Michael got them for me for our anniversary. I couldn't wait to try them on.“ he explains.

“ They look beautiful. Is that a gay watch?“ I ask eyeing the black watch on his wrist. It has a white interior with a picture of two hot men in a hottube together with water splashing from the tub.

“Yeah. Isn't it cute?“ He asks.

“Yes it is. I have never seen one in real life. They really look cute in real life and looks expensive.“ I explain.

He looks really happy and proud and I really feel happy for him. He got the man of his dreams and a job that makes him happy, he's got it all. While I am here working to support my son and trying to make my son's dad jealous. How pathetic. I laugh lightly at myself as I make my way back to my desk.

When Nate arrives, Ben and I make our way inside his office to deliver his coffee and the days schedule. We both do different tasks and so when we get to his office we all get to finishing up our tasks and get ready to start the day.

“Good morning sir.“ Ben calls making his way to the desk to place the days schedule.

“Morning Ben, morning Mitchel.“ Nate replies removing his suit jacket and settling in his chair. That's when he looks up at me as I place his coffee on the table. I feel his eyes assessing me from up to down. I look in his direction and I can see his eyes on my skirt and going lower and then up until we are eye to eye. Something passes across his eyes but I can't read it because it's brief and he looks away and at Ben. I can feel myself smile alittle but I hold it in as Ben goes on about today's activities.

Nate listens as he takes his coffee slowly and after Ben is done, we start to leave his office.

“Mitchel, stay.“ He commands. I stand still as I watch Ben make his way out the door and locking it behind him.

I turn around to face Nate making sure I do not appear a little shaken or afraid. He is signing something on his desk his whole focus on it.

“Mitchel you are a woman and since you are my secretary and closer to me, I need your help in making up my mind about something.“ Nate explains closing the document infront of him and putting his focus on me.

“Yes sir, what do you need?“ I ask.

“Please have a sit.“ He welcomes pointing at the sit opposite him.

I make my way to the sit and settle down.

“Britneys birthday is coming up soon and I need to get her a gift but I do not know what gift to get her, so I need you to help me figure it out.“ He explains.

“Okay sir.“ I say opening up my note book to take notes.“ I will need your help also, what does she like? What makes her happy when she is talking about it?“ I ask looking at him for help.

“ I don't know, aren't all women the same liking all the same things?“ He asks.

“No, we are different and we have different taste in things. We are not all happy with make up or dinner dates or going out, some just like staying home and doing nothing.“ I examined in one breath.

“Okay let's start easy. Does she like shopping or going out with friends to new places for fun?“ I ask eyeing him.

“She likes, um….she likes girly things. That's your job to figure it out.“ He says,” so stop asking me such questions and do it.“

He opens another file and that signals my exit.

“Okay sir.“ I say getting up from the chair and heading out.“ I'll let you know once I figure it out.“

I am out of the office in a second and back to my desk. I can't believe that he doesn't even k ow what his own girlfriend likes. But with a person like Britney, who comes from a very rich prominent family it's might be hard to know what she really like because she has everything. I make it my days extra work to figure out what she loves best and make a decision. I stalk her Instagram account, her tiktok and even her twitter. She is truly a girly girl who likes jewellery and bags. But not just any bags but the newly released ones.

She is usually among the first people in the city to get the newest released bags, shoes or clothes. When lunch time comes, I have already written a few suggestions on what she might like.

“Mitchel, this is the front desk, you have someone here to see you.“ Jessica calls through the phone.

“ On my way.“ I replie cutting the call. “I'll be back going to get my lunch.“

“From where?“ Ben asks lifting his head to look at me.

“ Down stairs, Ryan just brought me lunch?“

“Again? Are you guys, you know, a thing?“ Ben asks.

“Noo he's like my brother.“

“Hmmm really? I do want to see him now. Is he cute?“ Ben asks.

“Like i said he's like my brother.“ I say.

“ But is he cute?“ he asks. “Girl stop lying to yourself.“

“You are a deviant Ben.“ I say laughing as I make my way to the elevator.

“Hey Ryan.“ I say hugging him tight.

“Hey. So where's Mr. Not jealous at all.“ Ryan asks helping me to sit on the bench.

“He's busy working, it's not like he follows me everywhere I go.“ I say. “What did you cook today?“

“Chicken pineapple fried rice with juice and chocolate.“ He says.

“Ooh wow sounds sweet can't wait to eat it. Hope you packed enough for two?“

“Yeah, I know you eat enough for three not just two.“ He replies laughing at my shocked face.

“Ryan,” I call hitting him on his arm and not taking my hand off.“ You don't have to say it out loud.“

He laughs even more and I join him. He moves alittle more closer to my ear and whispers,” well I have to, with that belly you are growing people might think you are pregnant.“

I can't help but burst out laughing some more. I hit him and he holds my thigh laughing along with me.

“Oops, I better get going or I will disintegrate into thin air.“ He says trying to get up from my side. I look at the direction he is looking at and I see Nate staring daggers at us. He is standing alone on the other side of the lobby.

“That's his problem besides its my lunch break. Anyway what are we eating for dinner tonight?“ I ask trying to find a topic to talk about with him.

“You haven't even had lunch yet and you are already thinking of dinner, you have a problem.“ he says chuckling.

“just tell me.“ I plead, moving closer to him with pleading eyes.

He looks at me and slightly touches my nose,” no, you will have to wait till then.“ He says getting up and helping me to get up too.

“ Fine then I'll wait.“ I say getting up and taking my lunch. “I'll see you later?“

“Yeah.“ He pulls me into a hug and makes a show of holding the small of my back and pulling me closer.

When we pull away he kisses my cheek and then winks at me as he leaves. I feel my heart doing flips for no reason as I turn to go towards the elevator but I don't see Nate at all.

'I knew it, he doesn't even care that I have someone, can't wait to eat Ivy and Ryan's money.' I say to myself as I get into the elevator.