I went back to my office to continue the search for the file which I later found in another file on my table. "How come?" I thought I took it out, matched to his office and dropped it with an I don't care attitude "What is that?" He asked "The file" I answered and went back to my office without looking back even though I could feel his eyes on me with every step I was taking Later in the day, Cynthia sent a text to me and I was about to reply when a very tall and beautiful young lady came into my office "Good afternoon, how can I help you?" I asked with my professional smile plattered to my face The woman gave me an irritated look and said just one word which broke my heart "Dixie" 'So she is Dixie. I was hoping she wouldn't come' I compared myself to her and I knew I have no chance of competing with her. After s

I pulled out some Doritos once I was in her apartment and sat in front of her TV to continue my Adam Lee movie since she too already have the movie Few hours later, Peter texted me 'Thinking about you' which I ignored. I continued my movie and have already started enjoying being unemployed when another message popped up on my phone 'Where the hell are you?' from Jason "Arrogant asshole" I murmured and continued my movie 'Why are you not in your office?' "Ask me one more time" I said with a mouthful of Doritos 'Lexi, for God sake where are you?' 'I owe you no explanation' I

I changed into a simple gown and waited for Peter, who showed up a minute past seven. The whole ride was in silence and I wondered what was going on. He packed his car and we made our way to a street bench, where we have sat on several times to enjoy the evening cool breeze "Congratulations" "For what?" "For being employed" "Thanks" "So how was work today?" "Great" "So Lexi" he said and breathed in and out heavily "Yes" "I'm sorry for not being able to satisfy you. I understand your pain and I'm ready to give in to you" I was shocked by his commitment but I wasn't feeling the spark I once felt for him "Really?" "Yes. I've thought about it and I realized that you are right. I'm ready to do anything for you. I love you" I hugged him instead because I couldn't say those words back to him. Not after tas

I went back to my office to continue the search for the file which I later found in another file on my table. "How come?" I thought I took it out, matched to his office and dropped it with an I don't care attitude "What is that?" He asked "The file" I answered and went back to my office without looking back even though I could feel his eyes on me with every step I was taking Later in the day, Cynthia sent a text to me and I was about to reply when a very tall and beautiful young lady came into my office "Good afternoon, how can I help you?" I asked with my professional smile plattered to my face The woman gave me an irritated look and said just one word which broke my heart "Dixie" 'So she is Dixie. I was hoping she wouldn't come' I compared myself to her and I knew I have no chance of competing with her. After spending an hour with him in his office, they left and Dixie waved and winked at me on their way out.<

Chapter 11