I could not sleep a wink
I tried over and again but, I still couldn't sleep
Before it was 3:00 in the morning, I had already gotten out of bed and showered. I wore a white t-shirts with dark blue pants. I wanted to wear a tie, so I took a blue tie, along with a blue top on top of the shirt. I threw on a blue leather shoes then set out for work not bothering myself considering eating breakfast; I was not going to eat it anyway
Even though it was still early, I hope Mel would have arrived as I went to the office but, she wasn't. Apart from my office bag which was still on my chair since yesterday, nothing else gave the impression that someone had been to the office. Her bag wasn't even there but still, I went to the rooftop just in case. Tough luck.
The office would seem suffocating for me, so I just stayed at the rooftop. With the same spot of that day, I wanted to receive fresh air while waiting and hoping for her to come. Just like that day, I let sleep take over. Maybe this time, I would also wake up when she is here. I really need to apologize to her
7:20
Second tough luck
Where is she? When in the world is she coming? Does she know that I am in the office this early? That seemed possible. Anybody hearing me would think I am a high school boy in love but, I just need to apologize. I am not a fan of causing other people pain or hurt, and seeing her cry yesterday, I did. I agreed to wait- no as if I had a choice, I couldn't go back home- but this time, I would be awake
9:58
It was two minutes more for work to start and Mel still hadn't come. Maybe she was in the office? I walked down to the office
Nope. She wasn't in the office, and her bag wasn't there either. I walked over to my desk and sat down waiting for her to come
11:00
Still no sign of Mel. A knock came to the door
"Come in" I said to whomsoever it could be. Alex came in
"Hey" he greeted
"Hey" I said. I sat straighter. I forgot that I was supposed to see him this morning
"Mel would not be coming in today. She called me today to tell me that she would be unable to come to work today" he said
"Oh" was the only thing I could say. Such a wonderful extra dose of guilt
"Yeah. Just thought I should let you know"
"Thanks. And Alex.."
"No need. Mel also told me that you behaved that way because of a reason you can't tell. Just that it easy next time, okay?"
"Yeah"
I feel so ashamed and angry at myself.
"I must say, you guys really act like a team. The other time, you were the one who called me and told me that Mel was sleeping, and that you guys might come in a bit late. This time, Mel is the one getting concerned about you even though she is sick"
"She is sick?" I asked
"I guess. Her voice sounded off. Since she does not come out as a person who usually or easily cries, I guess she is sick"
"I guess so"
"See ya"
"See ya" I said then he left
I sat back down and ran my hands through my hair
*"I just want to help"*
She just wanted to help
'..Since she does not come out as a person who usually or easily cries, I guess she is sick'
I scoffed internally. Sick, my foot. But the frustrating thing was that I didn't even know what I said that caused her to cry. I would have thought that it was because of the way I shouted at her but, Alex was right; she wasn't someone who easily cries. Yet again, I went back to what I said
*"I just wanted to help!!"
"I did not know that was going to happen"
"I just wanted to help"*
That right! This was a little strange. It was as if she was trying to convince herself. But of what? It, for sure, couldn't be of me. Then what could it be of? A memory seemed the most reasonable. Maybe a memory of something really bad. I was about to pat myself on the back when a thought came to my head
*But what could it be?*
Why? Why are you asking yourself that? Do you want to find? After doing all that? After tossing her out, you want to find out what is wrong with her? After more than refusing her help, you now what to help her, you rubbish bamboo?! I told myself. I shook my head. I didn't have the right. I went back to what I came to do originally in this organization
"The customer you are calling is unable to answer at the moment. Please call back or.."
"Ugh" I complained as I tossed my phone on my bed
Am I the only one that hates this ring tone the most?
Ever since I came back from work, I had been trying to reach Mel but instead, I also get that annoying ringtone. I picked the phone again and dialed her number
"The customer you are calling is unable to answer at the moment. Please call back or send..." I cut it off once again. Apart from the few times I started calling her, I was playing a game. I listen to one more word for every time I call and I am getting bored
"Fine. Don't answer then, I just won't call" I said then went to get food. I was starving.
But, I was also lazy. Due to the laziness, I ordered two cartons of pizza along with mega bottle of sprite. I went to bed immediately I was done. It wasn't late but, neither was it early. I hope I will be able to sleep this night. Who are I kidding? I hope I won't wake up early tomorrow
I take that back!
It was 10:30 and I am not even on the road yet! I should have woken up at midnight. Not even noticing what I was picking, I just picked and put on some things sha. I took my car and sped down the road thanking my stars that I was caught by the road men or whatever they are called
11:15
The time I got to work.
"Hi Jace" Helen said with a smile as she passed me. I guess she was getting a coffee for Alex
"Hey Helen"
"Don't trip"
Just then I almost fell. She laughed while I just gave her a sheepish smile and continued zooming down the hallway
"Mel!" I said immediately I opened the office door
She wasn't here today also. Before I got to sit Alex walked in
"Yesterday you knocked, today you walked in. Tomorrow, don't bother coming in" I said with a smile. Luckily, he isn't aware of my almost lateness
"My unique principles" ha said with a proud look
"What is it?" I sat down
"Mel isn't coming today either. She called me yesterday to notify me. Hopefully, she comes tomorrow but, she had better come fully well. I can't afford to be caught with some diseases or sickness"
"Such a caring boss you are. And she does not have a disease. Sickness? Maybe. Disease? No"
"You never know"
"Thank you for coming to inform me. You can now take your leave" I said with a fake bow
He scoffed and left the office.
I also hope she comes tomorrow
I continued my game today, but this time, I was not only playing the game, I also wanted to talk to her although I didn't know what I was going to say if she picked
"The customer you are calling is unable to answer. Please call back or send a voicemail ..." I cut her at mid-sentence
"MEL!!!" I screamed into the phone
"What?"