NATE.

She was wearing a skirt, a fucking skirt to work for the first time since she started working here. I was suprised at first and thought maybe my play of getting her jealous was finally getting to her and she might start to want me again. But no, she wore a skirt for her man, a man who came to my office building to deliver her lunch and was all over her. He was touching what was mine and even dared kissing her. I couldn't believe what I saw for the second time today. Mitchel was always working on her desk and then when it was lunch time, she would dissappear and then stay in the lobby with her guy for around ten minutes and then come back to her desk. She would then proceed to eat her delivered lunch with Ben.

How I know this? Because I had decided to get the live feed of the cctvs on the lobby and outside my office to see what she was up to. She seemed happy chatting with the guy, kissing on the cheek, whispering things to each others ears and then laughing. It was messing with me. This had gone on for the past three days and I did not see her backing down any time soon. I was seething from watching their exchange today. Mitchel was still wearing a skirt today, it wasn't short but it wasn't long either. When she sat down, her lower thighs were visible. She greeted him with a kiss to the cheek and then a hug. I couldn't hear what they were talking but they were seated and talking intimately. He had his hand on her exposed thigh and leaned closer to her ear to whisper something every now and then.

She looked really happy with him and kept laughing and smiling every once in a while. I closed my laptop having had enough of seeing them together. I called my driver and told him to bring out the car.

I hadn't had lunch with Britney in a couple of days now and I was feeling like I needed an excuse to get out of the office. I got up from my sit and walked out without even acknowledging Ben who was at his desk. I walked straight towards the elevator and out into the lobby. I didn't care if people were looking at me because of the face I sure as he'll was making. I walked straight out of the building and didn't even spare a glance towards Mitchel. I got in to my car and he pulled out of the building.

He drives me to my favourite restaurant where I take a glass of wine and realize I am not that hungry. My mind keeps raising and I can't quite put a finger on how to deal with all of it. She is seeing someone now and so am I, but why can't I just let her go finally and just leave my life like I was doing before she came back to it. 'Because you still love her dumbass, she was your first and only love and now you can't help it that you are seeing her with someone else.' My mind says.

I have to come to terms with the fact that she has her own life and I need to get on with mine. Britney is my girl friend now and I need to understand that I need to show her some good treatment as a girlfriend. It was going to be tough but I had to do something about it.

Getting back to the office, I continue to work alone trying my best to forget about the afternoon. “Mitchel come to my office.“ I call her through the office phone.

She is there in seconds, standing infront of me with her note book at hand ready for instructions.

“Did you figure out what I told you to?“ I ask not looking up from my laptop.

“Yes sir. I looked at her social media and even her friends and I came up with a few thing that she might like. Here they are.“ She says handing me a paper. I do not take it and just continue typing. I wait for a few beats and then take the paper to read. It has famous brands written on it and I somehow don't get what they are for.

“Those are famous brands of bads, heels and jewellery that have a new steam coming out in the market in the next few weeks. Britney loves having such new lavish things and getting them for her would really be a nice thing. “ she explains. Getting Britney a gift wasn't really a priority for me but since her birthday was coming up and both families knew that we were dating,, I had to do something about it. She was stylish and if Mitchel thought all these would make her happy then I wasn't going to question. “Go ahead then and make the necessary calls to all the needed people and get the items before they get on the market. I need them delivered to her before the week ends.“ I sat placing the paper back on the desk.

“I already made the calls sir, they need you to confirm the purchase with your bank since they require a lot of money. They think it might be fraud.“ She explains.

“Okay, I'll deal with them.“

“Okay sir.“ She says.

The night was cold and rainy and as I got home I found Britney there waiting for me.

“Hey Nate.“ She called as I closed the door.

“Umm, hi, what are you doing here?“ I ask.

“I got tired of waiting for you to call me for another date, so I decided to come and wait for you, maybe we can go out to eat together tonight?“ She asks helping me take my jacket off.

I can feel myself getting pissed but I don't say it out loud. “How did you get into my house?“

“Your grandfather gave me the keys so I decided to suprise you.“ She explains.

Yeah right, now he was pushing her towards me relentlessly. I make my way to my bedroom trying to get away from her.

“So should we go out. There is thus new restaurant I wanna try they just opened and have really good food. Can we go?“ She asks.

“I am too tired to go out tonight so please I'll shower we can go another time. Please can you leave my house I'll call you tomorrow.“ I say getting into my room and locking it.

I get into the shower and let the cold water run down my body. Today had been so exhausting to deal with Britney. Just because my grandparents had chosen her, it didn't mean I had to just let them dictate everything I did with her. My mind goes back to Mitchel and can't help myself feel even worse. I was going to embrace the life I was given and live it as I want it which was ensuring I did everything to accept my new life.

After my shower, I get out of my room in my bathrobe and briefs shorts on, my chest on full display. I make my way to the kitchen for a glass of wine.

“Okay just place them there on the dinning table and bring out the plates.“ I hear Britneys voice. I rub the bridge of my nose already feeling tired pf hearing her voice. I walk into the opening of the dining room just to come face to face with Mitchel. She was in my house, at night, with Britney and I was half naked. I size her up and down and I can see her getting uncomfortable. “What are you doing here?“ I ask sounding irritated mlre than I could have liked.

“Babe, I called her to deliver us food for dinner since you said you were too tired to go out, she is just setting it up the. She leaves.“ Britney explains making her way to me. She holds my arm but my eyes are fixed on Mitchel.

“Excuse me, I'll just set up and leave.“ She says walking past me into the kitchen. She carries a few dishes and sets the dinner table. I walk into the kitchen and pour myself a drink.

“Ms. Britney, everything is ready, I'll be heading out.“ Mitchel calls.

I can't help looking at her and smiling, Britney is in the kitchen with me, my arm goes on the small of her back and one of her hand lands on my chest. Mitchel just looks at her and doesn't spare me a glance.

“Okay then, you may leave now. Babe let's go eat, we have a long night ahead of us.“ Britney says just as Mitchel turns to leave.

I do not replie and just look at the retreating image of Mitchel. I let her go immediately she's gone,” who told you to call my staff and order them around as you please?“ I ask Britney pinning her with a stare.

“You said you didn't want to go out, so I brought the food here, besides she works for you she should do her job.“ She replies sounding rude and entitled.

“Yes, she works for me not you, I should be sending her not you. Know your place.“ I replie.

I turned around and walked towards the door, “get out and don't get into my house again without my permission.“ I say opening the door for her to get out. She huffed but didn't say anything else, she just got out.

I didn't mind that Mitchel had seen us at all, no it was actually good she had, I just didn't like it when people came to my house uninvited. I walk to the table and looked at the food. I sat and ate just because it was ordered by Britney, it didn't mean I couldn't eat it. I would later send her a few gifts as an apology. She was too materialistic to be mad for long after she received them.