irene —-
Tears welled up in my eyes as I realized the damage that had been done. My actions had not only hurt myself and Miguel but had also exposed the fragile dynamics within our office. benjamin's presence had always been a catalyst for chaos, and now it seemed as if his impact had reached its peak.Feeling overwhelmed, I excused myself from their surrounding, escaping the conflict that had erupted. As I made my way to the solitude of my own desk, I couldn't help but question my decisions. Had I allowed my feelings for benjamin to cloud my judgment? Had I risked everything, including the trust and friendship of those around me, for achance at a love that may never truly be?I decided to prepare a coffee for myself, maybe that would make time race and I could finally return to my desk."I heard Miguel and benjamin are having a heated argument because of irene." My colleagues said behind me again, but this time it was very loudly which cleaIrene —Seeing Benjamine and Sofia playing and giggling together made me remember the old days, when we first met each other and the love he showered on both of us. It seemed like everything was going back to the old days."Irene." Benjamine called from a distance bringing me back to reality, I smiled at them before standing up from my bench and heading towards theirs."I want you to come to the celebration with Sofia, hope that won't be a problem." Benjamine asked as I got closer to them."I was already intending to take her with me." I said to Benjamine who smiled while Sofia started giggling around."Thank you so much mommy." Sofia said hugging me tightly meanwhile Benjamine won't stop smiling at me." I think the lunch break is already coming to an end and we need to return to the office." I said to Benjamine who nodded and Sofia gave me the puppy eyes." What's wrong Sofia?" I asked Sofia's face twisted into a frown as she looked up at me with her big, innocent eyes. "Mommy, can
Irene —-As I stepped out into the chilly evening air, I took a deep breath, trying to calm my racing thoughts. I was determined to quickly buy the groceries and return home to Sofia. The supermarket was just a short walk away, and I hoped that the late hour would mean fewer people and a quicker shopping trip.As I walked briskly towards the supermarket, my mind began to wander. I couldn't help but think about how different my life had become in the past few years. I was disowned by my father when he found out I was pregnant with Sofia, and I had been on my own ever since. I had no contact with my family, and the pain of their rejection still lingered in my heart.It had been a challenging journey, raising Sofia as a single mother and struggling to make ends meet. But I was determined to provide a better life for her, one filled with love and opportunities. I focused on my goals, working hard at Benjamine's company, and trying to provide for both of us.Lost in my thoughts, I rounded a
Avery's gaze softened, her voice filled with warmth. "You take it one step at a time, Irene. Rebuild those relationships slowly, with open communication and understanding. And remember, you don't have to face this alone. Lean on the people who love and support you."" Irene,are you done?" Suzy called from behind making me clean the tears on my face quickly before turning back at Suzy." Yes I am ready to leave." I said to her.As we walked towards the exit of the mall, I turned to Avery and said, "Hey, Avery, why don't we exchange our contact information? We can continue this conversation later, and maybe you can help me figure out what to do next."Avery smiled warmly and nodded. "That sounds like a good idea, Irene. I would love to be there for you and support you however I can."We exchanged our phone numbers and promised to reach out to each other soon. I felt grateful for Avery's presence in my life again and hopeful that she would be a source of strength and guidance.As we appr
Irene —-"Benjamin, it's not that I don't appreciate your support," I said, my voice filled with sincerity. "But right now, I need to focus on my own well-being. I need to find my own strength so that I can be the best mother to Sofia."Benjamin let out a sigh, his expression filled with resignation. "Alright, Irene. I understand. Just know that I will always be here for you and Sofia, whenever you're ready."Tears streamed down my face as I watched Benjamin walk away, a mix of relief and sadness flooding through me. It was painful to push him away, but I knew it was what I needed to do for now.As I entered the house, I took a deep breath, trying to collect myself. Sofia came running towards me, her eyes lighting up with joy."Mommy!" she exclaimed, wrapping her tiny arms around my waist.I scooped her up into my arms, holding her tightly. "Oh, Sofia, I missed you so much," I whispered, tears streaming down my cheeks."Mommy, why are you crying? And why did daddy leave like that …. E
I blushed, feeling my cheeks heat up as I tried to find the right words to respond. "Suzy, it's complicated. We have feelings for each other, but you know he's engaged and I have to be careful."Suzy raised an eyebrow, a knowing smirk on her face. "Feelings, huh? Isabella, everyone in this office can see the way you two look at each other. It's undeniable."I sighed, feeling a mix of relief and frustration. Suzy was right. We couldn't hide our feelings forever, especially not in such a small, observant office."But what about his fiancee?" I asked, my voice filled with concern. "I don't want to be the other woman. I don't want to cause any more pain than I already have."Suzy placed a comforting hand on my shoulder, her expression serious. "Isabella, you can't control who you fall in love with. And Enzo, well, he's a grown man. He has to make his own choices."I nodded, understanding Suzy's point. "But what if he chooses me? What if he le
Benjamin—-"I will be on my way now, I need to pick out clients up early in the morning tomorrow, so I can't stay up late." I lied before heading to the door and till I left she never made the motion to stop me.The next day I tried my very best to avoid her in anyway. After picking up the clients from the airport and taking them to their hotel suit, I returned to the office.As I walked through the company hallways, I consciously avoided Irene's desk, not wanting to face her yet. I couldn't shake the fear and uncertainty that had settled within me after our conversation yesterday. The thought of losing her, of hurting her, was too much to bear.But as I made my way towards my office, I couldn't help but glance towards Irene's desk one last time. And what I saw made my blood boil.Miguel stood there, leaning against her desk, whispering something in her ear. Irene appeared uncomfortable, her body language tense. My instincts flared, a surge of protectiveness washing over me.I quicken
I felt a surge of gratitude and relief wash over him. I knew that I had a long way to go to earn Irene's trust, but this small step forward gave me hope.Irene led me into her apartment, her movements cautious. The air felt heavy with unspoken words as we entered Sofia's room. I placed the gift box delicately on the bed, admiring the way the dress looked against the white sheets."I hope she likes it," I said softly, turning to face Irene. "And I hope...well, I hope you know that I genuinely care about both of you. I want to be a part of your lives, Irene. But I understand if it's too soon or if you're not ready."Irene didn't say anything at first, but her eyes softened as she looked at me. "I appreciate the gesture, Benjamin," she finally replied. "But there are things...things from my past that I need to address before I can fully open up to you."I nodded, My heart sinking slightly. I knew that there were still barriers between
Benjamin —-How could this be possible? Should I ask her about this picture?I can't do that, I can't invade her privacy and still ask her about it. That won't be right.I dropped the photo back inside her wallet and walked away. But my mind wasn't at rest at the thoughts that they knew each other, that would explain why Irene always avoided Aurora in anyway possible.I sat on my desk going through some files with one of my workers at my front when I sighted Irene returning back to her seat. I tried my best to hold in urge to tell her name out loud and demand for an explanation but I won't do that, it is obvious that they are school mates and from how different Irene looked in the photo."Mr Benjamin." The lady beside me called out to me, making me come back to my senses. I was actually writing rubbish on the piece of paper documents she gave to me."Oh