..."Good morning sis,did you sleep well?" Bianca asked as she strode down the stairs
"Couples on the verge of divorce don't normally sleep well. I hate to admit it but I had a terrific night,I don't know about George though" I replied as I took a sip of the hot coffee I made
"He went out last night, didn't he?!" Bianca asked. She went straight to the kitchen to grab a cup
"Yeah..... totally understandable. He lied about taking the guestroom but I knew he couldn't. Or maybe I doubted him for a second?!" I said with a raised brow
"Well I know Reginald pretty well. He has a very classic and weird taste in ladies. He wouldn't just settle for a low class whore!" She replied with a grin
"And that gives a clear definition of??...." I asked her
"The other woman" she replied as she walked past me. She went straight to the living room and sat down to take her coffee
"I'm pretty sure I'm the other woman here Bianca!" I replied, grabbed my handbag and keys.
"Where to?" She asked
"Work. I still work for Mr George Cruz and I don't want to give him another reason to kick him out of his life,not that I haven't
given more than enough reasons!" I replied
"Ok,take care of yourself and call me if that old dog disturbs you!" She said with a serious look.
I gave her a flying kiss,turned to leave then remembered Samantha was still in the guest room.
"Sam is still here,can you handle her?" I asked feeling concerned. I knew Samantha was a tricky little bitch and there was no way I was going to leave Bianca in her care.
"Sister-in-law,you've definitely underestimated me haven't you?. Why do you think I woke up to caffeine,cause of that cunning sister of yours. You do not have to worry, I can take care of her!" She replied
"I trust you!" I said and then went out
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I drove into the packing lot and then checked my wristwatch. I was 30 minutes earlier than usual.
"Good!." I said to myself
I took a minute to fix my hair and utter some words of motivation.
"Alright Vanessa Cruz soon to become Fisher if she doesn't act fast!, are you ready?!"
I brought out my pocket mirror,stared at my reflection for a while but I couldn't stop the tears from rolling out.
"Come on,you've gat this!" I said to myself reassuringly.
I stepped out of the car and walked into the building. The air felt heavy for some reason and it felt like everyone had their eyes on me. I checked my outfit to see if there was a problem but then there was none.
I walked up to one of my colleague who was also an intern and asked her what was going on.
"There's a news circulating about your marriage. It's probably a rumour though" She said
"What news?!" I asked
I had my suspicions but I didn't want to admit it. There was no way George could've....
"Here" She said while stretching forth her phone for me to see and yes,it was the confirmation of my suspicion. It was an article stating the current condition of my marriage.
"George!" Was the only thing I could scream,too bad it was only in my head. There was no way I was going to scream out his name here.
"From the kind of look you have right now,I think it's true. Isn't it?!" She asked
"Yeah but can you give me a sec. I'll be right back!" I replied and was about to pay a visit to the one who made my life public but then stopped in my steps. What was I going to do when I already knew from where the article came?, Confront him?!. That would be the right definition of giving myself out.
"You know what?, The rumours are true. I was actually thinking George wouldn't come out with it but then he's full of surprises. Our marriage is actually a forced agreement I didn't want to get into. I got married to him in the stead of my Stepsister but what do I know?, I guess they're really meant to be so we're breaking off this marriage so he can get married to my "step sister". Funny right!!" I gave her a short but detailed explanation 'cause I knew words were going to spread from here.
"I don't believe you!" She replied
"What....what don't you believe?" I asked her
"Marriage without love you say?!. I don't think that's the definition of what you and Mr Cruz have. He wouldn't ask everyone to treat you right and special because you're his wife if that was the case!" She said
"He did?!" I asked her with a puzzled look
"Yeah duh. And you wouldn't say to get specially assigned as his P.A after your internship program if that was the case!" She said with a fondly smile
"Oh...I think you're misunderstanding my intentions here. I didn't say to get specially assigned as his P.A 'cause I had hidden motives..." I tried to come up with an explanation
"Say it till you believe it honey!" She replied and then walked away
"Wait did I just get lectured?" I asked myself as I stared at her exit the room
"And Hey...Just a friendly advice from a Divorced Mum of two and a colleague,if you really want a divorce come up with a good and reasonable excuse. Don't break off this beautiful thing because of your petty reasons." She said and finally walked away
"What was that?!. She's right,those are petty reasons. If I want to start a good rumour,I have to come up with a really good excuse. A fabricated lie the reporters won't want to miss!" I said to myself
"Vanessa!" A lady who had her goggles glued to her eyes called out
"Yes ma'am!" I replied
"Mr Cruz gave an order to end your internship program immediately!" She replied
"Wait you can't just fire me just like that!..." I replied sharply
"I didn't say you were fired Vanessa. I said your internship is over so you're now a permanent full time worker. Congratulations!" She replied
"Oh....Ok ma'am. I'm really sorry about that!" I said with a slight bow
"It's ok,given the current situation you're in right now.....it's normal to think Mr Cruz is a bad person even after cheating him!" She said while her eyes did justice to my body
"Excuse you?!" I replied feeling offended
Oh great... She's has never been nice to me so what did I expect. Miss Joyce was one of the ladies who had their eyes on George and now that the rumours about our divorce is circulating,she will definitely not miss out on a chance to make my life a living hell!.
"As from now on,you'll work as Mr Cruz's Personal Assistant and Secretary!" She said
"What?!. Aren't I suppose to get just one task?!" I asked
"And how the fuck is that my business?!. You know what,here's an idea for you!, Quit!" She said with a straight face I could almost draw a vertical line out of it
"Nevermind ma'am!. Thanks!" I replied with a fake smile
"I'm sorry 'WE' won't be of much help.....Mr Cruz also ordered that you learn everything from scratch....All By Yourself!" She replied,gave me a final stare and then walked out
"Great...I knew they was no way George would allow me have the last word in this situation!. I might've been able to win our conversation last night but here,it's George territory. How dare me think of going scot-free!" I said to myself
I didn't know much about being a Secretary but I knew what I had to do as George's P.A which includes bringing him coffee!.
"Ok,let's get started with that!. You can do this!" I said to myself
I made sure the coffee was perfect.....there was no way he would actually complain about my first task. I got a coffee tray and placed my extra perfect coffee on it then headed for his office.
I got to the entrance,read the sign in Bold capital letter...."COMMISSIONER GEORGE REGINALD CRUZ" and then took a deep breath. I knocked on the door but didn't get a reply.....not that I expected any though. He probably knows I'll be bringing him coffee. Well George Cruz,enjoy it while it last!.
I knocked again just to be polite but still didn't get a single response so I just walked in.
"Mr Cruz!" I called his name.
"Mr Cruz!!!!" I called again,this time my eyes were doing justice to his office and then I realized he wasn't at his desk!.
"Where the heck is he anyways.....Mr George...Cruz!" I called his name again
The door which led to George's Office room was slightly opened so I placed the coffee on his desk and decided to take a look.
I walked in cautiously but then stopped when I saw George standing,soaked in his own sweat with a lady half naked on the bed trying to put on her clothes.
"Fuck it!" Was the only thing that popped up in my head
"Yes?!" George asked with a frown
"Uh..... uhm.....Good morning sir!. I brought your coffee!" I replied trying to control my anger. My fist was already rolled up into a ball,ready to throw a heavy punch.
George raised an eyebrow like he was asking about the coffee.
"Right,the coffee!. It's on your desk sir!" I replied with a forced smile
"Ok. You can leave!" He said
"Alright sir!" I replied then turned to leave
"Wait. Aren't you my new secretary and P.A?!" He asked as he slowly strode toward me. I had the earnest urge to take a step back but then I stood still. Thank Goodness.
"Yes sir....I am indeed your P.A and Secretary!" I replied with a raised chin. He stopped when his face was barely away from mine and then .....
"Then don't you think you should clean up after my mess!" He said proudly
Now it was my turn to get confused!. What the fuck is he going on about now?!.
"Clean the room..." He said and stood straight
"You can come out when you are done!" He finished his sentence with a smirk
"We have cleaners for that...Sir!" I replied through gritted teeth. Now he's getting on my nerves
"I know. But I want you to do it. Do you perhaps feel embarrassed?!. You were so bold when spilling those shits last night, weren't you?!" He asked
"Not at all sir!. I can do it!" I replied with a smile
"Good....Babe let's go!" He beckoned to the annoyingly sexy lady who was already dressed.
I watched as they both walked out hand in hand.
I stared at them and could only roll my eyes.....what was my darling husband up to now!.
I walked up to the wrinkled bed and slowly mustered
"Clean up after his mess or clean up his mess?!" But then something seemed off. Or maybe that's just me thinking too far.
It took a while to change the bed spread but I made sure to take my damn time. I sighed in relief and just sat down on the bed staring into space. Bring it on George,I'm tougher than you think!.
I walked gently out of the room,saw George's head buried In his computer... Literally speaking,closed the door after me and then gently and cautiously walked up to him.
"Mr Cruz,I'm done!" I said with a smile
"Hmmmnn!" Was all he said
Maybe he wants me to leave or to just stand there and anticipate his next move?!....
"Go over those files!" He said without raising his head
"What files?!" I asked and then he finally raised his head,eyed me from head to toe then pointed to the heap of papers on his center table
"Those files!" He replied and then slowly tilted his head
"Those files!" I repeated slowly
"You can't do it?!" He asked
" Sure sir,I can!" I replied
I walked up to the heap of files,sat down and got to work. I knew it was going to be a stressful day so I was mentally prepared but who knew I had to be physically prepared as well?!, 'cause it only took about an hour and half for me to dose off!.
"Vanessa!!!!!" I heard George's voice followed by a gentle caress
"Hmmmmmn!" I replied
"Wake up!" He said
"Hmmmmmmmn!" I replied again
"You shouldn't be sleeping here,do you want to sleep with me?!...."