I knew that I looked good since a lot of men and women would look my way as I walked towards the office. I gave my self confidence a great boost. Just what I really needed.
I saw a young man in a bike making his way towards me and I transferred my packed lunch away from the direction that he was going. I do not want it to be ruined. He smiled and winked at me when he was near and since I was in a good mood I told him to be careful.
A honking car made me jump in surprise. I looked at the road and saw Jefferson waving at me inside the car. He was motioning for me to come over and I did.
"Morning, we're on our way too. Get inside. The traffic is getting heavier." he said.
I quickly got in and saw that Edison was driving.
"Good morning, Jeff and Ed. How was your weekend?" I asked.
"Wow! Are we in kindergarten?" Ed asked nastily.
"Isn't it too early for you to be in a grumpy mood. Did you not have breakfast?" I asked
"What made you think that I did not have breakfast?" he asked.
"I used to know someone who is really grumpy when he has not eaten. I thought all men are like that." I answered.
I saw Jefferson sadly shaking his head while Edison was read in the face. "Don't generalize." he snarled.
I wondered if I said something inappropriate. I think I did, I concluded when both men kept quiet until we reached the office.
***Edison's thoughts***
I am grumpy, nasty and rude. I know that. I just can't help myself. When I saw how good she looked I just lost it.
I wanted to cover her up so that no one can look at her. I wanted to tell her to change her clothes but can't since she was dressed impeccably and appropriately for a work environment.
I could not bring myself to tell her that she looked really delectable in her peach and white ensemble. Even her lips were painted in light red.
I do not like here wearing lipstick. It draws the attention of the people looking at her to her shapely lips.
I am really loosing it. I might end up biting her head off if this kept on happening.
***Jefferson's thoughts***
These two are at it again. Ed is really losing it. He could have just complimented Helena and be done with it.
And I don't know what is with Helena. Is she deliberately trying to get a rise out of Edison or is she just as clueless as a teenager. She should not have compared Ed with some other man she knew before. It is like placing a lighter beside a container with a ton of gunpowder.
They started arguing again. Not even five minutes with each other and they are already ripping each other off with their scathing remarks. It is going to be a long day, I sighed.
***Helena's thoughts***
What is wrong with this man while looking at him through the rear view mirror. I just asked how their weekend was and was called off already?
Did I asked the wrong question? Did something bad happen? If something happened, he should have cut me some slack. I don't know anything about what is going on with the both of them. I'll just keep quiet and wait until we are in the office.
The moment we got out of the car, I heard rhythmic sound of shoes nearing us and saw that Ericka was approaching. I unconsciously groaned and muttered, "Its too early to deal with grumpiness and nastiness."
That comment earned me a sharp look from Ed and a shaking head from Jeff. What? It is true. I do not need an early dose of grumpiness and nastiness. No one does.
"You got through?" she asked looking at me. "I guess you really have a powerful backer."
When she noticed that Ed and Jeff got out of the same car, she sneered and said "You are even hitch hiking? How low can you go?" She then went on her way.
"Arrrgggghh. I hate her. I really do." I half screamed. "Seeing her so early in the morning is a bad omen. It means nothing will go according to how I want it to go." I childishly complained at the guys.
Jeff chuckled while Ed was giving me a strange look. I think it was amusement mixed with gentleness. He had on what appeared at every parent who loves doting on their child. Weird.
"If that is how you think of her, then you are in for a long chain of bad luck since you will be seeing her everyday." Ed pointed out.
" I really hate it when you are right." I grumbled and pouted like a child. My comment did nothing but make him laugh. I saw Jeff looking at Ed with surprise. I guess he doesn't laugh that often too.
Well, that should change! From now on I promise to make him smile or laugh whenever we are together. No other women is allowed to do that.
Wait, what???!!! No way in heaven did I say that. I don't care as to how many women makes him smile or laugh. I don't care at all.
Since I am having inappropriate thoughts about Ed, I decided to start moving.
"Hey, shorty! Wait up!" I heard Ed calling after me.
I looked at him with daggers shooting from my eyes. But when I saw his entire length from a distance those daggers from my eyes were replaced by a flag of surrender.
I guess he is right to call me shorty. I think he is at least 6'4" compared to my 5'2" height without heels. a
Aaaarggh. I really hate it when he is right. Since I don't want to be called shorty again, I decided to wait for both of them. When Ed reached me, he immediately threw his arms around my shoulder and started guiding me to the entrance of building.
I was a little tingly when I felt his arms but I tried my best to act normal. This guy really has the most extreme mood swings. He might be bipolar but was just undiagnosed. I looked up at him secretly. Oh, he is too hot to be bipolar. I take back everything that I just thought about him.
While we were heading towards the company, I can feel someone's intense gaze on me. It made me stop walking unconsciously and made me look around. All I can see are columns of cars. But no one is here. Maybe it is just a figment of my imagination brought about by my excitement as well as nervousness.