"How the hell are you going to find a true love in such a short period?" Dora screams in her friend's face who seems to be lost in her own world, her fingers counts itself in repeats, capturing a light gasp of relief.
"What, have you cooked up one of your dramas again?" Dora ask resting on the chair set to the dinning table.
" Not quite, knowing myself so well I'll say it impossible to find me a true love" her words sends relief to Dora, only to be snatch by her plain smile and twitching eye. In low Dora sighs, known to her she has a ready made plan cooked in her head.
"Go on spill it" Dora question in resign.
"I can't find a true love that for sure, but I can get a fake true love boyfriend" she offers with a creamy smile.
Dora sighs evading the wild imagination of her friend.
"You're impossible. You just got caught on one lie and you're gonna form another"
"It shows business this things happens." She said snapping her fingers at Dora.
"I'm home". They faint their eyes on Jane who slips her shoes off her feet and joins them on the sofa.
"I hate work without you there" she says giving her back a rest on June's lap.
"Linda's tantrum has gone max z" she said folding her body up. It's much expected by the looks on June's face, she knows of Linda's marital problems and her struggles with her daughter.
Her daughter leaving did not only shattered her, her ex husband's new girlfriend has been able to win her daughter's heart, one which she couldn't with all the years.
"So what were you discussing?" Jane ask reading Dora's face, that details 'she's on to it again'.
"June?"
"Don't give me those eyes, I haven't done anything" she rush in her defense against Jane's hard gaze.
"Anyway, Linda had the HR investigate the leak of the video, soon we'll get to know who was behind it" she informs quiting to her room. The day has been hard on her, June's absence has her carrying most of their team works, and she could use some good rest.
"Don't you dare do it?" Dora threatens , pointing her index finger at June , while strapping the cotton bag on her right shoulder.
"I'm off to the book store" she informs grabbing a book from transparent circle table .
"Right the book store" June drag her tongue on the words, with an emphasize on the store. Dora stings her a shut up eyes and jumps into the low sneaker.
"Say hi to Edward for me" her legs slips out the shoe for seconds on June's request, her hands tighten on the book in her hand as she exhale calmly .
She could get mad but she knows her truth of being a constant visitor to the store. Her closeness with the store owner has grown by, she speaks little of it but within she is glad to meet someone like her, one that understands her and loves what she's doing. At first she wasn't certain but now she's sure he's the one. He might not be a business tycoon as her parents wants for their future son in law but he sure is the tycoon in her heart and they just have to make do with him.
"Very funny. I'll extend your greetings …and also there's nothing going on between us" she clean the slate before sending her body through the door.
"There's nothing going on between us" she mockery copies her friend's voice in the most silliest way.
"I know love when I see one". She assures herself in whisper.
....
"Your third date has arrive" James cripples his chuckles that early wants to bust out.
Dave rises from his seat to meet his third date for the day. After the conversation with his mom the other day he gave his words to attend the blind dates she set for him, but if he had know there were this many people then he would have break his poor mother's heart again.
The continuous meet with the ladies sends irritation to his spine.
Most are there for his family wealth , others have high demands and expectations of their so call future husband. One had demand her husband should get her an expensive phone on their every date out, the other wants a marriage of seven years without child, after their date she would consider whether to have a one or not.
"Hello, Dr Deen right?" The lady asks getting a nod from him,
"I'm Violet your next in line blind date" she joke getting a reward off his face. He offers the seat and they both occupied the available space made for him in the high grade restaurant. There isn't much people to scoop in his business, that he's glad about. The only voice to hear is that of himself and whoever his next date is.
"Is this your first time?, blind dating " she raise a brow at him for a respond.
"With a mother like mine it impossible for it to be my first" he confirms having her eyes spiked on each edge. Unlike the other dates she look nice, he sure isn't ready for a committed relationship but she definitely would make one fine wife .
"Not my first either my mom always guilts me in starting a family, so I gave in. What do you look for in a woman?" She questioned
"She should be decent, not rude, doesn't has temper,honest and respect my privacy" he details out skipping his mind in thoughts of June. Their first meet and her every traits that he stands against in a woman are seen in her.
"What of you " his hand lend aid to his lips,the hot tea in a cold day sends the body to warmth.
"I don't ask much, he just has to love me" Lizzy said with a smile, with a second look the dark gloves came in notice of her with the tissue he used earlier to clean the cup he was holding.
"You allergy to dirt?" She thought through
"No, just a usual habit" he brush it over with a white lie. Yes he should be honest but it is a first day and he doesn't want her to run off, not specially when he likes her calm behavior.
"I'm guessing this date went well, so let have a second" she root out with a card from her bag.
" my friends are having a party tonight, will you be my date?".
....
"Do you think a busy person like me will have time to watch your life stream" Linda asked June that is in her office again, she just won't let what she has work years for be taken away just like that.
"You know me Linda when I set my mind on something ,I go all out to get it. I'm not giving up on my show, I've worked my ass off to get it where it is"
"And you also set it to flames" Linda argue back
"Yes, but am fixing it. I'm owning up to my mistakes." She states in hard match glare at Linda, who quit out a second away with a sigh.
" Samantha is young and talented trust me you'll get along just fine "
Sharing her show with her is out of the question ,she doesn't wants to see her face even.
Everything about Samantha's feature is a copy of her mother, the copy that has been haunting her for years, that copy that stole everything from her.
"I don't need her to run my show, I can do just fine without out her young talent" her voice protest.
"How about this, get to meet her once and have a conversation with her, if you still find it hard to work with her we'll find you a new show to run".
"And have her run my show?, no" she firmly said staring straight at Linda. She could have share or walked away if it's anyone else but her, she can't lose to her, not this time.
"I'm not leaving my show for her, if anyone leaves that would be her. Find the new show for her, Bring love to life is my show " she states earning the respect from Linda, with every closed look she sees herself in her.
Not many people knows but to be on the top and owner of the top company in the country she worked her butt off. She worked as a low back reporter for years ,before having enough to join a show company. To rank up she did mistakes she wished to never recall , her past is a dark history.
"Okay, you have a week to boost the show to a new ranking and it yours again" Linda strike the deal with a return to her seat
"Till then can I have my office to myself ?".
The silver lining in her case is more like a thin lining, either way her heart was pleased the show is hers, well until a week. Sending her heels to the exit of the outer door ,her hands ruffled the edges of her dress with a deep stare on the man Infront of her.
"Dad" a whisper slide through the rose lips.
Is this for real?, is her father Infront of her?. The face is the same even with the white beard in present on his chin and jaw line , his eyes still as calm as ever.
Has he come to rectify his wrong?, to tell how much he misses her and would do anything to have her back in her life?.
The beat of her heart echoes in her ears as she stump her legs towards him. Visioning the warmth of his hands holding her , his hand would caress her cheeks as it should to when she was sad or had wronged her.
Think no more her legs moves in direction to him as he walks towards her, assured he's there to make things right.
"Dad" her open arms are dejected with the brush of his body to the person behind, cuddling his arms around her. Warmly he caress her body in his arms, his fatherly lips laid a kiss on her forehead, while she watch in display.
"Dad" Samantha calls feeing the love of her father's touch, her teeth showing its glow out .
"What're you doing here?" She asked getting a seize from his embrace.
"I wanted to surprise my beautiful darling daughter" he said pulling her nose
"Dad".
June's hands drops dead in sight of the scene,her body lost of weight she watch his arms warmly embrace Samantha while hers was denied any access. Her hand erase the first drop from her eyes, coaching her heart to rest. Has he forgotten her, can't he recognized her?, she's right infront of him yet he chooses his illegitimate daughter over her again.
This isn't how she pictured their first meet will be after the years, she had hope for him to recognize his little girl and hold her in his arms but..
Pushing her legs forward she grabs a seat in her car, drops her head on the steer wheel tearing her heart out.
"Why?, why did you have to hurt me again?. You couldn't even recognize me, again you choose her over me" her voice cracks through the shivering lips.
..….
"You look good" Lizzy complement Dave's looks in suit and tie that align in one with her outfit. She smiles in catch of his discomfort to her touch on his hand.
"Thank you for coming" she said getting his attention on her.
She can gladly thank James, he compelled him to attend the party and got the suit ready with all his excuses to evade.
"Shall we" she polite spreads her lips as she walks in along side him, inside the double size ball room that welcomes in glowing atmosphere. The first to catch is the change of event, he clearly recalls her saying it a casual party but the glamour gowns and masks plainly states for a ball. The touch of hands and twirling of feet on floor, kissing of wine goblets and murmurings of corner groups.
"Hi, wow !. Your date?" a lady approach their way, titling her fingers on feet of the glass in hand.
" He's hot" she says suezing the moment to inhale the aroma of the sparkling wine then throws in a hard gulp ovmf it harshness in her throat. Settling a dense stare at Dave that has got her attraction.
"Dave meet Terrisa and he's Dr Dave Deen a psychiatrist " Violet introduce
"Hi" she sends forward her hand for a shake only to draw back with a wary smile after an irgnore from Dave.
"My apologies, he isn't a contact person" Violet smooths out the awkwardness.
"He has a unique style that for sure" her friend tightly says with a flat smile.
"I see you brought my replacement " the awkwardness is swipe in with the husky voice, sending their eyes on the man with glass of wine in his hand.
"Hi am Sheriff, her ex boyfriend " the insecurities shows with the introduction and hard stare.
"What do you want?" Violet's asks getting irritate by his presence.
"Nothing, just want to see who you're replacing me with. He is not bad, just that the lens makes him look old and out of style " he provokes with a quick quaff of the wine.
"Your legs constantly move with your words , is it a habit?" Dave inquires ,causing him to pin his feet still.
"It shows your lack of confidence in yourself, you're trying to appear intimidating with your taunts, staging out my flaws to make you look mighty"
"Who the hell do you think you're? " he virulently ask clenching his fist.
"Dr Dave Deen, a psychiatrist and also specialist in anger management" he responds , owing the man to stiffen his posture as he huffs out.
"You think you're mighty, just so you know she only went to that blind date because I broke up with her. Her mom has been pressing her for months but she never went, you're only here because of me. She's using you to make me jealous" he burst out
"And it working" Dave said , having him take notice of his hard knuckles and unsteady body.
"You..."
The man's words are cut by the tone of Dave's phone, he goes in to his pocket and grabs it out.
"Yes" without a word he walks out the premises , speeding his car to it limits.
.....
"Give me another" she demand with a slam of her hand on the counter.
" Ma I can't give you anymore" the poor bartender decline, he has been on her case for over an hour, responding to her dictates and listening to her complains about her awful father. As much as he sympathizes with her pain , he just wish someone can come get her and save him.
"Another glass!!" She yells out, grabbing the poor guy on his collar.
To cure her heart she visits the one place that evades all problems even if it for a short period.
"Mis June" The voice gently calls saving the man from her grasp. In twirl she stares at the familiar face.
"Are you her boyfriend?" he ask getting a sore eyes from Dave.
"It doesn't matter, you have to pay for a the loss she has cause me" the man continue, revealing a long list of things.
"It you..!" june said disappointedly.
Without saying much he pulls her body down from the stool she is on and snatches the empty glass from her.
He still doesn't know why he came to the call, the owner had call him on June's phone to come pick her up, without a protest he's there on her aid.
"Mis June you're drunk so stay still"
"Drunk, am not drunk, you're drunk mad man" she said with a pinch on his cheeks, her dull laughter rose sweet melody to his heart.
"You look cute this way" she furthers in, playing with his cheeks.
"Mr, please pay her bills" the manager request
He grabs his card from his pocket and hands it to the plump man that shows a much joy on holding his card, he quickly swip through and returns his card to him.
"Let get you home"
"I don't want to go home, I only get sad when am home but am happy here. No one wants me, am the bad egg" she said closing her arms in locks.
" You ain't a bad egg, out there am sure there's a man to love you for who you're" he sincerely said. Sure she's a crack head but she's worth loving , frankly he isn't certain why but he'll be more please to love her.
And as that, she grabs his collars and pull him close, locking in their eyes in sync, she forwards her lips to his lips. She snatch a depth of his lower lip to her teeth, granting out a groan, she suck in for his upper lip breathing in space for him to rule his pace on her.