Loving On A Borrowed Time

Loving on a borrowed time Larry was fixing his gaze on his desktop trying to decipher the numerical figures that were displayed on the spreadsheet in his ledger . He was looking nervous as he was struggling to balance the numbers that seemed to be confusing him every time he tried to look at them. He was having a meeting in a thirty minute's time. "Oh damn", he said as he was re-working on a same column that seemed to be giving him a hard time.Lucy his assistant, was standing on the other side of the office pretending to be busy with something. She was packing and unpacking a pile of books in a shelf opposite to Larry's desk. She kept reflecting her glances at him occasionally meanwhile sipping her coffee. She smiled a wicked smile and cleared her throat in an attempt to speak to him. " Seems like the past weekend has been hecting, judging by the way you are struggling to get things done around here", she said with a wide smile. 

Lucy the predator" Wow! If it's not the two love birds. Theo how are you darling? Lucy spread her arms to give a signal for a hug to Theodora. Theodora stood up and they met in the middle of the room and  hugged each other. Lucy was all smiles and she had already forgotten that she was all sombre earlier on. They had a brief chat and it was time for Theodora to leave. "Let me leave you two to carry on with what you are getting paid to do. See you later my love", she said giving Larry a peck on the cheek.Lucy was sitting still on her chair blinking occasionally. She flipped her pen between her fingers and her smile could show she was onto something. She had finally got a plan to worm her way to Larry's marriage. She and Theodora had one thing in common. They love the same man. What could make it impossible for them to be in the same level of minds. Not really friends but being friendly to each other. These were the thoughts that were invading

Mr CEO Larry was having a busy morning as usual. He had back to back meetings with the potential clients from different companies. He asked Lucy to re- schedule his diary for the following day so that he manage the intervals between the meetings. Lucy was over the moon. She could see her plans coming together. " Mr CEO is mine, nomatter what comes my way I will deal with it", she thought to herself. The memories of the previous weekend were replaying in her mind. The party she organised was a hit. They enjoyed themselves and Larry seemed to appreciate what she did for him and his fiancee. Little did he know that she was doing it for her gain.  She performed her daily duties with too much zeal that morning insomuch that she did not even noticed what time it was. She got signals from her colleagues that it already lunchtime. She even organised a lunch for Larry who was indulged in his work like there was no tomorrow.  After she had finished sorting out

The best friends"It's time to eat now, baby girl", Lucy said while she was taking the glass away from Theodora. Theodora was drinking the wine, glass after glass until Lucy had to intervene. She was not a drinking type though. She was that kind of girl who would drink her juice instead, even in big parties. But now Lucy had insisted she should take a sip. "I'm not an alcoholic but this wine of yours has that thing", she said gobbling another glass. "Yeah! Wine is a good combination of joyful moments and good food. You should try it more often. It's good even for your heart. Just one glass a day will make a cardiologist far from you. I learnt that somewhere". Lucy said bursting out laughing. Theodora burst out laughing as well and there was a splash of wine that was sprinkled all over the table  while she was laughing. Lucy shyed away as she felt a bit of awkwardness. She smiled and gave herself a silent congratulatory remark. "Not a bad job you are doing there

Theodora the explorerTheodora woke up the next morning feeling like she was run over by a train. She had heard it when people complained about having a hangover but it was her first time to experience it. Larry made her a cup of strong black coffee. He brought it to her while she was lying on the bed. "I think this will help you to blow away your hangover. "Oh! Thank you, a coffee in bed" said Theodora smiling as she sat on the bed. She sipped the coffee and Larry was looking at her. "I doubt you had one glass of wine, the way you were looking last night", Larry said looking at her fishing for answers. " It was just a glass of wine. Remember it was my first time to drink wine", she said remembering very well when she drank almost the whole bottle. Lucy was just holding a glass and sipping a bit between countable minutes while she was pouring a glass after glass for her. She did that in the name of showing her a good time, just like any friend would do. Those were