"Good morning." A beautiful wide smile greeted me when I stepped into the kitchen.
"Good morning Dwight." I smiled back at him. I walked towards his island, where I see a plate with eggs, bacon, pancakes and a cup of tea. Pointing towards the plate I asked if the food was mine.
"Yes, please sit. How are you feeling this morning?"
"I feel drained and it's only wednesday. I have a meeting at 2:00pm today, with the Senior Accountant, the Procurement Officer and the Director of Informations and Projections."
"Why does your face look like that?" He paused before he speaking again. "Dreading it?"
"Is it that obvious, remember I was telling you about Molly?"
He nodded.
"Well she's the Director of Informations and Projections Unit and I can't stand her. She pushes everyone around, expecting you to jump whenever she calls. You know she shouted at me the other day, over a silly mishap, that wasnt even my fault."
"Lia, calm down." He gave a little chuckle because I was waving my hands above my head.
"Sorry, I didn't even realize I was doing that." I sat down and put my hand on the island.
"Dont think about her, she's ruining your mood this morning. Just go into the meeting and don't focus on her, speak to her only if you need to, Ok?"
"Ok, I'll try that thanks."
"Good, dig in, we have to go in 30 minutes."
I lost my appetite after my little rant. Dwight turned his back to me and started washing his dishes, I looked up from my plate and fixed my gaze on his tonned back. The way his arm flexed when he opened the cupboard to put the cup away.
My subconscious decided that was the perfect time to step in.
GOD DAMNNNN, he's one fine specimen. He's like a tall Cadbury chocolate bar. I would eat him all day.
"Got that right." The words passed my lips before I could stop them.
He turned his head and glance at me, "you said something?"
Embarrassed beyond belief, that I've been caught, I blushed and gave out a weak no.
"You haven't touched your food, not hungry?"
"Sorry, lost my appetite."
"It's ok, just get something to eat when you get to the office."
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When we arrived at my work, I was 13 minutes late. I walked to my little office, feeling depressed.
Molly, stood before my door.
"Good morning Molly."
"I need you to sort out these invoices, I gave you some estimates a few weeks ago. Throwing the folder at me before walking away, which landed at my feet before I could catch it.
Reaching down to pick up the folder, I muttered a curse, "fucking bitch, I hope you break an ankle or both.
"That doesnt count, you should have said that to her face, she's such a vile, evil person, someone need to stand up to her." Mr Thomas, our Procurement Officer said as he walked pass me.
I stepped into my office, throwing my bag across the office, "I hate this fucking job, hate this fucking place. I need to resign, this isnt me."
You're right, this isn't you, you have two degrees in Forensics remember? Both BSc and MSc, why are you working here?
"I couldn't get a job remember?" I'm now pissed at my subconscious for reminding me, which in turn I'm now pissed at myself. Great, just great.
Remember you applied to Crenshaw's Justice Department for the Forensic Chemist position. I think you did extremely well in the interview.
"Yea, I'm guessing so did the other 50 applicants."
So negative, don't worry, the job is yours. They said they call you, why are you worry-
I tuned my mind out, I was starting to get a headache. Talking to yourself takes up so much energy.
I walked over to my bag, I don't know why the hell I did that, when I'm the one that has to pick it up. Ugh, giving myself extra work. I stretched out my hand and bent my knees to pick up my bag and the contents that spilled from it.
"Wow, I'm glad I decided to stop by. Loving the view Amelia."
I stopped dead in my tracks, I stood up straight and turned towards the door, looking at the face that haunts me. "What are you doing here Matthew?"
"I came to pay my girlfriend a visit." Extending his hand with a bouquet of cream coloured tulips.
"You need to go."
"It's not polite, if someone brings you something and you don't take it, take it."
"I don't want it Matthew, please go."
He stepped further into my office, closer to me. My pupils dilated a fraction. I couldn't fathom why he was in my office.
"Aren't you going to take them?" He said with a angry tone. Stretching his hand again towards me. This time I took them.
"See, that wasn't so hard." Moving even closer towards me, he reached out and stroke my cheek.
"I missed you, do you miss me? Let's stop this and pick up where we left off."
"We dont need to pick up anything Matthew."
The controlled look he had was now gone. Anger now marred his once handsome face. He grabbed my neck and pulled me to him, kissing my lips when my body hit his chest.
It was rough, desperate and sloppy. I pushed at his chest, trying to pry his lips from mine. Breaking the kiss, he bit my lower lip.
I screamed out, placing my hand over my lip where it was now bleeding.
"Get out, get out before I call security."
He ran his index finger over the thin layer of blood now coating his lips, moving it from side to side, then licking it from his lips. "I'll be seeing you Amelia." He sauntered out of my office as if nothing happened.
To say I was in shock, wouldn't describe it accurately. I was complete and utter dismay, he took my breathe away, not in a good away.
After my lungs chose to start working again. I quickly ran to the bathroom and got my lip cleaned. I returned to my office to get started on my work.
Sitting in my chair, I glanced at the folder that Molly left. "Today is turning out be such a shit day."
I didn't take Dwight's advice, I didn't get anything to eat. I couldn't, my stomach felt full and it stayed that way for the rest of the day.
The meeting was just as I expected, Molly behaving like a brat, expecting everything to go her way. I tuned everyone out after a while.
"Miss Banks any contributions?" The senior accountant asked.
I landed back to reality and looked at him. Unsure of what to say because I wasn't listening.
"No Mr. Gearson, not at the moment."
"Ok, I think we've come to end of our meeting. I want us to meet in two weeks, maybe then, we will be able to come to a decision, on how to proceed. Thank you for coming everyone. I'll see you on the 17th at 10:00 am sharp."
"We all walked out of the conference room heading to our respective offices. Looking at the time it was now 5:02pm. I sent a quick text to the girls.
To: Fiona (F), Erica (E), Nya (N) and Halley (H)
Me: Hey guys, what's up? Can we met up on Friday? Regular spot? I have something to tell you all.
I quickly turned my computer off and packed away all my files. My phone buzzed, picking it up I read the texts from the girls and Dwight.
N: Sure thing babe.
H: No problem sweetie.
D: Hey still st the lab. I'll be there a bit late.
F: Alright babe. I'll see you there. you know what, can you pick me up in not in the mood to drive?
E: Ok.
I dialed Dwight's number, he picked up on the fourth ring.
"Lia."
"Hey, I'm leaving work now, gonna take an uber to my place, I want to get more stuff and my car, then head back to your apartment."
"Sure you want to do that? I don't think that's a good idea, what if something happens?"
"It's ok. Nothing will happen, I'll be fine." I didn't dare tell him about what happened this morning. This is not wise because Matthew is so unpredictable, but I had a feeling he wouldn't show up tonight.
"Call me when you get to there, I want you to talk to me the entire time you're there. I wanna make sure you're ok."
"I will."
I requested an uber, waited 5 minutes before the driver showed up. Got in and he drove off. Sitting in the back seat, reflecting on what a terrible day I had.
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