"WHAT THE HELL IS THE MATTER WITH YOU." Imani wanted to cuss her out once she heard what Veronica told her.
"Ronnie you need to apologise, do you know how childish that is the man was only looking out for you and you do some shit like that. You are letting this damn promotion get into your head and I don't like it I already covered for you but as you obviously said you didn't have your phone. Calvin is new he is a temp, Mr Ross has been in a 2-hour meeting and I had already logged you in it was fine." She express she was really upset at what Veronica did because this isn't the first time she switches on people like that some would say she is a workaholic but she isn't she just doesn't want to be looked down upon.
"I blew it, I panicked, I have no excuse, oh gosh Imani I need to apologise to him, he probably thinks I'm crazy. I was just so scared I would lose my job.
"There are other advertising jobs even if you were to get fired."
"Yeah but then I would have to start again and I'm not doing that not even for him it is not as if I love him I don't even know if I like the guy yet ."
"Yeah I don't think he likes you either" Imani muttered
Veronica hit her " Shut up"
"Look since you're already at work just call him do not text him Lord knows ill be pissed if my husband ever texted me an apology maybe do something nice for him also, make sure you actually take accountability no fast-ass apology Ronnie that you do when you're stubborn."
"Yes ma'am" She saluted.
The next day Veronica went to his job with some food as a present she thought it would be better to have an in person conversation than a phone call where he could possibly decline her call. She remembered his assistant telling him when he had his lunch and made sure to stop.
She was proud to see the plaque for Gallington being made her talent going unnoticed. She walked to the front desk where she saw a young white woman with black hair who was already on the phone. When the woman finished speaking that's when she approached the desk.
"Welcome to Gallington enterprises how can I be of service."
"Hi, I'm here to see Ahmad Tate"
" Ok, do you have an appointment with him?"
"No, but he knows me if you would be able to ring him up I should hopefully be allowed to go see him.
"I'm sorry miss, but you need an appointment to see him as he is a very busy man."
"I know but i-"
"If you are able to book an appointment next time then you would be able to see him the next time you visit have a safe trip." She smiled and then went back to her office duties.
Have a safe trip my ass with that fake ass smile.
Veronica sighed and she went to turn to leave quite upset she wouldn't be able to apologise to him face to face.
"Perfect my wife would be please with the house I thank you again so much Mr Tate."
"You're welcome, I'm sure you will find our houses very homely."
Veronica froze hearing his voice she wanted to make sure so she turned around to see in fact that Ahmad was downstairs talking to a client. With quick steps, she quickly made her way to him ignoring the woman at receptionist's requests to leave.
"Ahmad"
He turned around at the voice and just looked at her. She tried to read him but his powerful gaze made her turn her head.
"Miss I already said you-"
"It's ok Kelly, Miss Calhoun come with me. "
They both made their way into the elevator the silence was filled with awkward tension, well in her opinion it was awkward she didn't know how he felt about the situation. They both walked into his office with him opening the door for her. He made his way to his chair and watched as she looked around his office. It was much better here than it was at Atlantic and even bigger.
He sat in his chair waiting for her to talk he noticed the container in her hand but didn't bother to question it. He wanted to know why she was there the way she left yesterday pissed him off he didn't like the way she spoke to him and wasn't going to let her think that was ok.
"Firstly, You have a very lovely office." She stood still it was obvious she was nervous.
"And secondly, I am so sorry I had no right to talk to you like that in your own home it was disrespectful of me. I had no valid reason as to why I did what I did besides me being scared of me losing my job and everything I worked for I know it's stupid and I can get another job if need be. I blamed you when it was my fault I shouldn't have spent the night and I shouldn't have forgotten my phone in my car. Also, I'm sorry for taking your hoodie I have it in my car washed and dried. She said with sincerity
Ahmad was impressed, she actually apologised while other women would have tried to defend their actions and think what they did was right but not with Veronica she owned up to what she did and. He couldn't believe it but that actually kind of turned him on.
"I appreciate your apology, and I also want you to know I will not tolerate that behaviour from you Veronica I respect you and your respect me and the next time you do try it."
He got out of his chair and walked up to her leaning to her ear.
"I will handcuff you to the bed and fuck you until you can't walk and engrave my name in that head of yours." He said looking at her while smirking.
Her mouth was wide open she didn't even know what to say to that but nod.
"What's inside the container" He questioned.
"I made you some cupcakes and brownies as a way of saying I'm sorry," She said shyly she still couldn't believe what he had just told her.
He grabbed the container and smiled softly at her kissing her on the side of her head.
"Thank you, this would be a nice dessert with my lunch on top of other things," He said while giving her full eye contact letting him know she would be his next dessert.