Chapter 8
Mandy:
I awoke to find I was alone in the bed, I sat up straight and saw that on the nightstand beside me was a note. I picked up the letter and got out of bed, I walked to the bathroom and saw no trace of anything that belonged to Nick. In fact, I looked around the room, other than my things, it's completely empty.
I read the letter:
Good morning Ms. Fletcher,
Hope this letter finds you well. I regret not being able to greet you personally but something important came up thus requiring my immediate attention. Please do forgive me. As of today I will honor your request of us strictly only having a work-oriented relationship. Arrangements at work have been made consequently giving you a new title. Unfortunately, I was unable to return what belongs to you. I will in the distant future.
-Mr. Dragomir.
I felt uneasy after reading the letter Nick left me. His words are so dry and formal, yet, I had asked for this. Even though he was kind and gentle last night he still honored my request for accompanying him to the auction. I picked up my phone and dialed his number. It rang and rang but no answer.
My phone rang, "Hello?"
"Hello my name is Bethany calling on behalf of Dragon Invention's, we received a call from this number and would like-" I hung up my phone.
"Asshole," I say under my breath as I texted the number.
Me (8:15 AM): Not only is it rude of you to ignore my call but to have someone call me back is entirely objectionable Mr. Dragomir. I read your letter, I agreed with all but one thing. Give me what is owed to me now.
I threw my phone onto the bed and started a warm shower. My phone vibrated, I ran to the bed and fished up my phone. I walked back to the bathroom as I read his reply. I felt a knot form at the pit of my stomach as I saw he replied plentifully.
Nick (8: 27 AM): Ms. Fletcher, I do not understand the nature of your text. I have informed all of my hirelings that if they must reach me they must call my secretary or email me during the hours of 8-5 Monday through Friday and 11-4 on Saturday's to my business email. I only reply to you now to make that very clear, I strongly suggest this method of contact not to be used again in the future Ms. Fletcher. As for you mandating for the item to be back in your possession, I can assure you I will once I find the time. I wish you a good day, enjoy your day off.
My mouth ran dry, not even Mr. Fox ever texted me this way or talked to me in this manner. I replayed Nick's delightful smile in my head and how we had fallen asleep last night. It's all like a sick joke. My phone vibrated in my hands.
Nick (8: 40 AM): Antonio will take you home. There are fresh clean clothes folded up in the closet for you to wear. Antonio has also been instructed to get you breakfast before you go home. Be a good little Zaya and obey these simple requests, for they are the last I ask on a personal level.
My body shakes with rage. Who the hell does he think he is! I don't care if I get fired! I'm not going to let anyone talk to me like I'm inferior.
Me (8: 43 AM): Thank you Mr. Dragomir, but all of that won't be needed. I rather walk the streets naked than ever wear anything you have to give and the same goes for the food. I need to go on a diet anyways this was just the push I needed. As for my ride home, do not worry, I am grown and very well capable of handling myself. Do have a stupendous day, I'm turning off my phone now goodbye.
I walked in the shower and let the warm water run down my face then my back. There's a body wash that's half empty. Did… Did Nick use it? I just grabbed the shampoo which was closed and used it all over my body. I got out of the shower and wrapped the towel around me. Intake in a deep breath then exhale, I grabbed my phone and went out to the room. He had texted me, six times in fact and two missed calls. I put off the clothes that were neatly folded for me then grabbed the black Nike Air Max that we're there and put them on, I like this sporty set… too bad Ima have to give it all back.
My phone rang, it's him.
"Hello?" I say acting cool.
"Where are you?"
"None of your business." I retort biting my nails.
"Mandy, are you still in the room? I can call and see-"
"Why do you care Mr. Dragomir? Where I am right now has nothing to do with work this you're already breaking the agreement we have."
"Why do you deliberately defy me?" Nick sounds really furious. "You are going to do what I told you."
"Listen, other than being my boss you're nothing to me… you don't get to tell me what to do. In fact, I really don't need to be scolded for this time it's you who needs to apologize." I snap.
"I did nothing wrong."
"You left, you leave me a letter sounding all high and mighty then you send me a very distasteful text treating me lesser than a common employee. I don't need you Nicholia, drill that into your thick head!" I hung up then picked up my stuff and walked out of the room.
I walked fast and even hid a few times, I already can tell nicks men apart from everyone else. I go through my phone and ordered yet another Uber. I'm really going to pretend he doesn't exist!