"Can't I work at the company too, am getting bored at home" Rose told Arthur.
They were laying in bed with Rose in Arthur's arms. His left hand was caressing her baby bump.
Arthur sighed as he thought of what to do. He would have allowed her to return and work from the company but Rose's mood swings had proved otherwise. She was dangerous when angry.
It wasn't the same as when she heard little Arthur.
"Let me think about it," he said
"But don't take too long " Rose cried.
"Okay," he said kissing her lips.
The next morning Arthur told his assistant to get someone to help his wife with her work.
"But she has an assistant already," Arthur's assistant said.
" l know but still get someone capable of doing my wife's job just like her," he said.
His assistant left to complete the task he was given.
Sean and Arthur left for a meeting later in the evening. On their return, Arthur told Sean about returning Rose to work.
"Ahhh....do you remember what she did to me the last time "Sean yelled.
" I do but I don't care. Rose wants to return and work from the company, not from home "
" But will she be able to complete all of her work on time?"
" Am getting someone to help her so that a that doesn't need to do a lot " Arthur said.
" I know your doing all this cause you missed the lunch break with her at the office "Sean frowned.
" That's part of the reason "Arthur smiled.
Sean moved away watching his friend give him one of his empty smiles as his face grew darker. Arthur and Rose had no borders to expressing their love. And Sean knew better than anyone that Arthur didn't mind at all where they did it. He always bumped into them in his office or hers when they were busy with each other.
" I think I Should work from home then " he let out. But Arthur's face lost the fake smile as his eyes grew cold.
"I don't think I can allow it, "he said.
Sean wanted to yell at his friend but decided to fall silent instead after Arthur giving him a cold glare.
Rose had to wait for a month to get back to work. Arthur's assistant had finally got someone capable of doing her job just like Rose.
Arthur read her resume and agreed.
" Tell her to report to work tomorrow," he said.
Rose who had grown impatient finally kissed Arthur with joy when he told her that she would go with him to work the next day.
Richard was seated in a dark room like the last time with a glass of wine in his hands.
"You need to be careful not to get caught. Arthur and his friend and are clever and dangerous men " he said.
" You don't need to remind me, I know them better than anyone " a figure sitting beside him replied.
" Don't lay a finger on my daughter or the deal is off "Richard warned.
" I won't do anything stupid which will expose e. So don't worry about your precious daughter "
The stranger got up and walked out of the door with a smirk on her lips.
Rose woke up early than usual the next day. She got ready to go back to the company. Arthur woke up and watched her move up and down getting ready.
When they arrived all friends ran to her with smiles. But with Arthur beside her none dared to get so close to her.
Rose waited for her new replacement who would be working under her.
They walked in with Arthur's assistant. She was dressed in all blue with her black hair tied up into a bun. Her eye were blue just like Rose but with a cold feeling to them . The smile she heard on her face looked so fake it gave Rose a bad feeling.
" Morning, " she said in a very office like tone.
Rose replied . But the eyes of the new employee were directed at Arthur who wasn't paying any attention to them.
Arthur had turn the documents on his desk letting his wife talk to her employee.
" Your name please? "Rose asked.
Her cold blue eyes turned to Rose, " Ruth Ford " she said.
" Okay, Ruth you will be helping me with most of my work starting today " Rose explained.
" As you can see am pregnant so it's hard for me to do most of the work as i used to "
" I will do my best to help "Ruth smiled.
Rose turned to Arthur, "Love what about my other assistant?"she asked.
" She will be beside you at all times to help and serve you in other matt,ers "he said without looking up from his documents.
" Okay let's get started on our work" Rose getting up.
" Wait "Arthur said.
She stopped and watched Arthur get up and walk to her.
" Jus like last time you will be working from my offie , while this new one does everything you tell her in your office "he said pushing Rose back down in the seat.
Rose giggled as Arthur told the others to leave the office.
" You just want to take advantage of me being in the company " She laughed.
Arthur sat down next to her and smiled. He pulled her closer to him as his hand slid into her hair getting her head closer to his face
She saw his lips move to hers and with a smile Rose met his.
They pulled away from each other panting. Rose resting her head on Arthur's chest.
" I didn't like the cold look in her eyes" Rose said catching her breath.
" I don't like her either but she was the only capable one to replace you " he said.
" That is why I don't like her. Rose looked up at Arthr . What if she's so good that you forget about me "
Arthur laughed holding her swollen body in his arms. The pregnancy had added to her weight making her look like a balloon.
His hand held her head as he stared into her blue eyes. He kissed her again this time more intensely and longer.