Olivia's POV
The moment I walked through that door, my whole life crumbled.
"Stop! you're choking me"
I guess It's true what they say, behind closed doors, secrets were waiting to destroy me.
It took just one glance, and my whole world came crashing down
***
"Hey Olivia, someone dropped this for you at the office this morning" Nelly my coworker said as she handed me a box that looked like a present
"You didn't tell me it was your birthday today" Nelly muttered, her voice laced with fake sweetness and a hint of jealousy.
I had only been with the firm for three months. I didn't bother to make personal relationships that carried conversations that included my date of birth.
And even if I wanted friends, definitely not Nelly she stinks of cruelty and jealousy.
"Oh! I'm sorry, I forgot to mention" I replied with a forced smile and a brief apology trying to shut down the conversation.
Nelly tightened her smile, her eyes were filled with jealousy "Well happy birthday, I'm sure it's just a coincidence that you're getting gifts and attention on your special day" she spat
I felt like giving her a piece of my mind. She had harboured so much bitterness and resentment towards me for unknown reasons.
I bit back the urge to confront her and focused on my present. "I wonder who they're from" I thought to myself.
I carefully untied the red ribbon and began to unwrap the gift, but before I could reveal the surprise inside, the office phone rang insistently.
I quickly picked it up, my heart skipping a beat as I heard the familiar authoritative voice on the other end. It was Mr Lawson, my boss
"Olivia, Meet me in my office, now!" His tone was so abrupt and commanding. What have I done this time?. My heart sank and I felt a knot in my stomach.
My experience with Mr Lawson since I got hired has been unpleasant. He was rude, proud and annoying. He cared less about how his workers felt.
"Oops, someone's in trouble" Nelly gloated, wearing a face of amusement.
I ignored her and dropped everything in a haste trying to find my way to Mr Lawson's office.
I knocked at the door and pushed open when I didn't get a response
I walked into the office already feeling a bit frazzled from the call but things were about to get a whole lot worse.
"Where's the Johnson's file you were asked to submit today?" Mr Lawson asked as he sat down with his blue tseudo and a fitted tie that elevated his looks.
Oh shit! I realized with a sinking feeling that I had left the file in my bedroom. I was supposed to have it ready for the important meeting today.
At this point,I prayed for the earth to open and swallow me cause why would I forget an important file today of all days?
"Eh um " I stuttered trying to find words to explain my negligence.
"Where is the Johnson File?" He repeated himself barking in a deep voice that sent a shiver down my spine.
I swallowed hard trying to explain " I'm..I'm so sorry Mr Lawson. I must have left it in my bedroom. I'd go get it right away"
I felt a wave of intimidation over me as Mr Lawson stared at me with my heart pounding in my chest. This was not going to be a good day.
"You'll get it right away?" he repeated, his voice dripping with disdain." "That's not good enough. I need that file now" he said to me with his eyes flashing with anger "when you're back, we'd discuss your performance"
What I felt was a mixture of embarrassment, anger and fear. My boss was a pain in the ass but I wouldn't want to lose my job at this point in time. I was too broke to be jobless.
I rushed out of his office, my feet trembling beneath me. I grabbed my keys and phone from my bag and hastily made my way home.
I burst through the front door, my mind racing with the urgency of retrieving the forgotten file. Mr Lawson's voice echoed in my ears "I need that file now!"
As I dropped my keys and purse on the table I noticed something odd. Martin's Jacket and belt was slung over the couch
I frowned wondering why he was still here. Shouldn't he be at work by now?
I shook my head, refocusing on my tasks.
I sprinted up the stairs, calling out, "Martins, Martins! Are you still home?" but there was no response
As I reached the top, I noticed something that looked like a bra lying on the floor outside my room. It looked quite big so I was sure those weren't mine and my curiosity got the better of me.
I bent down to pick it up and I noticed the door was halfway open
Only to be met with the shocking sounds of my bed creaking and a lady screaming
"Oh Daddy!" She moans as she rides on my boyfriend's dick naked.
What I had just heard made my blood run cold.
Martin's hands were all over her, one gripping her waist and the other fondling her breasts.
The air smelt like a mix of bodily secretions and scents.
I couldn't believe my eyes. I felt a painful lump form in my throat and I found it hard to breathe
This can't be real. I thought Martin and I had something beautiful. To make it worse he had to do it on my bed and on my birthday. I didn't notice when I shed a little tear.
Everything reminded me of how I lost my dad.
My Dad walked in on my Mom sleeping with his boss
He ran away that night and never came back
He was involved in a hit and run accident.
LVG421-I still remembered the customized plate number of the car that hit my dad and never looked back like it was yesterday.
I witnessed that incident with my parents a few years back and now I'm watching my boyfriend cheat.
I wasn't gonna let anyone die so I took a deep breath, I pushed the door open and entered the room.
"Holy, fuck!" Martins shouted and jumped out of the bed surprised to see me. He hurriedly grabs a pillow to cover his third leg dangling in-between his thighs while the lady hurriedly wraps herself up with the duvet "Honey, it's not what you think" he spat.
"Marian?, it's you, oh my goodness " I guess I wasn't done with surprises for the day. Marian was my best and only friend in town
Yes, you're right. My best friend and my boyfriend were fucking hard
I had only known Marian for a year but I never thought she could do this to me. The betrayal was too much she couldn't look at me in the face
"What did I do to deserve this treatment from you?"
I asked her with my eyes glistening with unshed tears. I wondered if Jesus felt this way when Judas betrayed him.
Marian couldn't say a word, she bowed her head in shame.
So this was the reason Martins was always too busy anytime I needed sex. I had flashbacks of the nights where I dressed in sexy lingeries to get his attention but he completely ignored me. "I have to work, I'm busy" he had said.
That night, I had thrusted a dildo in-between my legs to satisfy my urge.
While I was getting satisfied with a toy, my boyfriend was fucking my best friend hard. I couldn't remember when last Martins and I had something that deep and hot like what I've just witnessed.
I forced myself to stay strong, despite my shaking legs and eyes filled with tears. I searched for the file, trying to distract myself from the chaos. Martin approached me, his face creased with guilt. "Babe, it's not what you think," he pleaded. "She forced me."
Really? That was a dumb lie In my opinion
"Don't touch me with those filthy hands of yours"
I said as I carried the file from the dresser and left the room
I drove back to work with uncontrollable tears in my eyes. So this was the way Daddy felt when Mom did this to him.
My phone kept buzzing with so many messages and calls from Marian and Martins. I wasn't interested in any more lies they had to tell
I tried to put myself together.
I knew I had to stay calm and get back to the office. I fixed my face and added some powder and lipgloss to look a bit better before stepping out of the car.
I ran in with the file to Mr Lawson And the only thing he said to me was "you're fired"
Fired?
Did I just lose my Job?
How many surprises in just one day?