Rhoda scoffed in disbelief. "Weren't you all taught some ethical manners before you all were employed here?""I don't know where your husband is, Please take your leave, I've got work to do!"Rhoda's eyes met with a glass of water on Melissa's table. She reached for it and splashed it against Melissa's face, drenching her body.Mel instantly rose to her feet. There were splashes of water on her laptop and even some of the documents that she was working on."What the hell?" Mel shrieked, wiping her face with her hand. She was also trying to hold back tears. Today was already a rough day for her even before Rhoda's presence."That's for being rude to me and thinking you could come from nowhere to take my husband away from me.""You should be ashamed for forcing yourself on a man that doesn't give a damn about you." Melissa had no idea where she got her confidence from but she was determined not to show her weakness before this psycho."Wow! You've got so much confidence for a mere slut.
"I don't know what you are talking about," Melissa said, then turned her attention back to the table. She wiped her laptop with the dry clothe, closed the device, and put it in her handbag."What are you doing?" Betty asked. "You can't avoid all situations by staying quiet or walking away.Melissa heaved a deep sigh, turning sideways to look at Betty. "It's been from one thing to the other. Yeah, Damien and I are not on good terms but I thought I could manage to work here regardless but it seems really impossible as each day goes by.""I come here every morning with a positive mind but something tries to kill my mood every time. If I don't get into a heated argument with Damien, then it's something else. Only God knows what Rhoda is going to do to me next when she corners me alone. Maybe it's time I quit!""I can't believe she would come in here to ask for Damien's whereabouts especially when I don't know where he is. I've been trying to reach him too since last night and Please don't
"What would you have done if you were in my shoes?" Melissa said to Emily as she cuddled closer against the pillow.Emily sighed, taking a seat on the bed, and facing her younger sister. "I think I am proud of you. For someone who is gentle, you stood up against Rhoda and I'm glad you did.""Well, if I were to be in your shoes, of course you know I'm not gentle so I would have done something nasty. Probably hit her in return for splashing water on me but again I understand you were in a work environment and I commend your patience.""It's probably good that you only talked back to her because that bitch is psycho. She might have gotten you arrested if you laid a finger on her.""I honestly didn't think about all of these then but it's something she can do. I'm glad I didn't lay a hand on her." Melissa mumbled."I'm sorry all of this is happening. I know it isn't your dream to marry a dude who had a wife in the past but are you going to let that prevent you from being with the man you
The sachet was still as good as new, with no pill missing from it. She probably had an illusion that She took them when in reality she didn't take anything."Gracious goodness!" Melissa mumbled. She dropped the pill sachet on the counter, brought her hand to her forehead, and massaged her temple, mumbling incoherent words.The door to her bathroom flung open and Emily strolled in. Seeing Melissa's reaction, she suddenly had an idea of what had taken place. She took a glance at Mel, at the sachet on the table, and then back at Melissa whose eyes were suddenly filled with tears."I swear I don't understand why this looks untouched. I thought I took the pill. What the hell is happening?"Emily placed her hand on Melissa's shoulder and gave it a light squeeze. "Please calm down, Sis."Melissa shook her head. "What the hell am I supposed to do now? How could I have been so stupid that I didn't even take the pill?""Worry wouldn't solve anything, Mel.""Then maybe I should just shoot myself
"I don't know Em. My emotions are getting to me that I've got no idea what I am doing or how to even make proper decisions.""Try to stay strong and in the meantime, forget that you had a throw-up episode earlier today. At least until you confirm it.""You said you and Damien left off on bad terms so the first thing should be trying to clear the air with him and to also talk about Ryan.""Let your heart lead you and please do not be stubborn.""Okay, thank you, I'll let you know how it goes.""Yeah, I'm rooting for you. Take care!"Melissa heaved a deep sigh, dumping her phone in her bag. She nervously sat on the chair behind her desk and powered up her laptop to finalize the presentations for the meeting that was coming up in a couple of minutes..............................Damien was typing away on the laptop when the sound of someone barging into his office caused him to look up from what he was doing.He came face to face with Betty and strolled in like someone on a mission.Dam
Damien's voice took over the room, then the meeting started in full force.Presentations were made and then it got to Melissa's turn.She rose to her feet, linked her laptop to the projector, and started the presentation. Halfway through her slides, Mel started feeling funny but she managed to pull through by talking a bit slower.There were two more slides left when Melissa's sickness took over her. She brought her hand to her mouth and ran out of the conference room.Damien rose to his feet. Jackie did the same, excused herself, and ran out of the conference room...............Damien's eyes were on Melissa's body the moment she stepped into the conference room. He noticed how she was avoiding looking into his eyes and he also noticed that there was something off about her that he couldn't quite lay his hands on.Dam instantly rose to his feet the moment Melissa ran out of the conference room. Even though Jackie went after her, he still wasn't calm."Please let's all take a short b
Melissa couldn’t stop smiling as she sat at the back of the taxi, looking outside the window, at nothing in particular, as she was engrossed with her beautiful thoughts. Today was Zion’s birthday and she was heading over to his place to surprise him. Mel had no idea why she felt so excited as though it was her birthday.After what felt like a forever journey, Melissa arrived at her destination. She paid the taxi man and got down with three gift bags. She made her way into Zion’s apartment building and took the elevator up to his floor.She brought out a key from her purse, unlocked the door, and helped herself in.Hardly had Mel taken five steps into Zion’s apartment when she heard noises. She stopped in her tracks, the smile on her face slowly fading away. It wasn’t just any noise but sounds of moans and grunts.Melissa unconsciously let go of all three gift bags, letting them fall to the floor. They were filled with gifts for her boyfriend. She had even ordered some food and cake wh
“Come on, don’t be a party pooper. I didn’t bring you all the way here to keep thinking about that asshole.” Emily said through the loud music, playing in the background.“Yeah, it’s easy for you to say. You never liked Zion so you’re probably laughing at me in your head.” Melissa said, taking sips of alcohol from her cup.Emily sighed, occupying the high stool close to where her younger sister was sitting.“Look babe, I understand how you feel. You just got betrayed by a guy you dated for years and your so-called best friend. Of course, no one in his or her right senses would feel happy about that. I know you feel like a fool right now and all sorts but I promise you that those two idiots deserve each other.”“I forced you to come to the club with us because there’s no point in being sad because of them. Those bitches aren't worth your tears or worry.”“That’s not the point. I just feel so stupid.”Emily smiled sadly. She stretched her hand towards Melissa’s revealed lap and gave it