'Did he? Did he know his friends would have broken into my house. Was he supposed to be here with them too?'
'Was that why he was gone?'
'Can I even trust him?'
"So you didn't then." Felix said, falling back into his chair.
"I- well." I said, then bit burger.
"What if he put them up to this? Told Jake hw to get into your house."
I didn't respond; it was as if Felix was reading my mind.
"Did you tell your father?" Felix got up to flip down on the bed that was in the room.
"No. My father would lock me up and never let me see the light of day, thinking he was protecting me from the dangers of the world."
"Damn, I thought you would have told bae or even papa bear."
I gave Felix a look; he knew how much I hated that stupid name, baby, bae, babe.
I rather to call Russell by his correct name. I loved the way it rolled off my tongue.
'Russell.'
"Next time, if they do it again. Call the co
I woke up to someone shaking me; I mumbled in my half sleep, then opened my eyes to see my father standing before me. "Daddy?" I let in confusion, wondering if he somehow knew what happened yesterday, but how could he? "Why are you sleeping around the counter?" I scratched at the back of my neck, not knowing what to tell him. "I came down for a midnight snack, must have fell asleep. What are you doing here?" "Just coming to check on my little girl. It worries me that you have to stay here all by yourself." "But I'm not completely alone. My friend Felix is here from time to time and so is Russell." My father nodded, "that isn't enough." "Not the security thing again." I groaned. "I remember I went on a business trip, and your mother thought it was a good idea to leave you in the house alone to go get a tan. Your grandfather thought it funny to leave a fake note saying I was taken, when he had really taken you to
Felix gushed over the various flowers and asked the shop's assistant about the different flowers he had. When we were done, I dropped Felix off at his place, then went on my own mission. Driving to where my mother used to live after her divorce from my father. The package was on the old, rotten door step. I pulled the goggles I had hidden under my scarf down, then used a Swiss knife to cut the box open. "Well, look at you." I peered inside the box, coving my nose with the pungent smell. I locked the flower in a metal case that was in my trunk, then went home to drop it off in the doghouse that I never use. After that, I took a shower, and made sure to burn the clothes. Soon enough I was back in the tacky little flower shop, where Isabella was forcing an old lady to buy some dried up poinsettias. 'Classless. I swear this girl is something.' I know that Felix and I gave her the cold shoulders earlier, but that still didn'
I drove home to where the poisonous flower stay hidden in my doghouse. I never got a chance to snatch that dog because of Jake, so it will remain empty and only be used when I have other things to fill it with.I might just leave Jake some flowers as a gift, but no. I have to think of his pregnant wife, wouldn't want her caught in the crossfire.Before I could even leave again to go do my task, Russell came over. It was a good thing all that I was going to need was already in the trunk."Hey, can I talk to you?""Sure, but can you make it quick? I have to help Felix with something.""Jake said he saw you at a flower shop today, one where our friend works."'Of course, that snake told Russell about our little run in at the flower shop. Of course Russell had to come here and ask me about it.'I leant my head to the side, like I always do when I'm confused."Yeah, so what's the big deal? I didn't even know the owner was a friend u
Ignore myself until she went away, and the external battle I was having died down. Before continuing messaging Lara.She didn't seem to care much about what I texted to her, saying she's tired of random messages from women."So this is not the first time?""I tell you, women are foolish when it comes to their men."I must know. Does she know about him?'Maybe they have a swinger marriage?''Maybe she will believe these pictures.'I hit send.Jake might think he was following me, but he was my prey.'Why is she calling?'I cleared my throat."Hello?""Who is this?""My name is Anna. I have been seeing your husband for a while now.""Why are you just coming to me with this, didn't you know he was married all along?""No, I found out about you from another one of his women, not too long ago."'I hope that sounds believable.'"And how does she know about you?"'S
The next morning I walked into Walker's Inc. like I owned the place. Well, I did."Good morning." I greeted the doorman, who tipped his hat in my direction.Today was a new day, and a day I have to conduct my interview for a new assistant."Good morning, Chelsea." Both women at the front desk said at the same time."Good morning. By the way Sam, I love your top."No, I don't and was only bullshitting. Not even my grandmother would be caught dead in something like that."Good morning, Chelsea." Someone else greeted, but I ignored them.I still won't forgive Greg for thinking he stood a chance with me.He had three kids, and that ring on his finger was hard to miss."Hey." Russell came up to me."Hey, you." I pulled him into a kiss."Wow, I’m- are you sure it's ok to have PDA in the workplace?’’“Daddy doesn't mind, so nobody else mattered." I said loud enough for those ar
"Good morning."I hope that this female isn't here to waste my time as well."My name is Wendy. Nice to meet you, Miss Walker.""You may take a seat."Wendy pushed her glasses up on her face, waiting for me to begin."Your resume is impressive.""Thank you.""Here is a question. If a client calls asking about our green energy, what do you tell them?""I would tell that Walker Green, isn't just the best in America but also in Europe, and soon The Caribbean. Where we provide natural energy to hundreds of homes and companies.""Ok, and why would you want to work at Walker's Inc?”“I am passionate about what I do. I also love to see a company strive and to know that I have contributed in some-"There was someone arguing outside and shaking the door open."Sorry about that, there are some crazy people out there today." I told her, continuing with our interview."And do you have wh
"Let me fix your tie." I told Ethan, straightening his golden tie, then looked at him. "You look perfect." I said.Ethan gave a smile, then looked away.'Shit, no, I'm allowing myself to get close to Ethan."Hey daddy, I have someone for you to meet." I poked my head through his door to see him with his hands in his pocket and looking down at the street below."And who might that be?" He said, not turning around."This is Ethan." I opened the door wider for him to step inside.My father looked him up and down."Nice to meet you, Mr Walker." Ethan held his hand out, but my father on
"I just know that my father is going to make you his- Hey Russell, I was just about to come and get you. Ethan here, got the job." I said, letting go of Ethan's hand."That's nice, welcome on board." Russell told him, but from the tone he used, he wasn't too happy about it. He didn't even remove his hands from his pocket to congratulate Ethan properly."Ok, let's go for lunch. We can go to the bistro." I suggested.Russell waited for me to get closer to him, to hold my hand. And again, I didn't miss the way he looked at Ethan. When he bent his head to kiss me, he did it again to make sure Ethan was watching.Wendy cleared her throat, then looked away when you pulled apart.I wipe at