80: Little sluts and fun.

KIKI.

The next few days were as hectic as the day that I rejected Mr. Giovanni in public. I felt bad about it but I also needed to be firm. Because I didn’t want him to get hurt in the long run neither do I want to get my hopes up because there was nothing he could do. I was just a nobody and he was someone that has a high position.

Although since that day, the snide remarks and the bullying hadn’t died down, they all blamed it on me and left Mr. Giovanni out of it.

I wasn’t going to let this stop me. I did all my activities and made sure that all my duties were done. I completed everything that I was asked to do. I started having a lot of free time which was shocking to say as being an EA was not an easy job. I also made sure that I wasn’t found alone in any place with Mr. Giovanni unless it was extremely important that I had to be there, once I saw him in a room or meeting I quickly left there.

I stuck to only greeting him as he passes or I would pretend he didn’t see me and would continue on my job. He tried to talk to me throughout but I always avoided him.

And right now, it was the last day of work, although we have closed for the day since it was a Friday, I still sat at my table looking at the invite in my hands. I was invited to NEW YORK Executive Assistants get-together/ networking party over and over wondering if this was a good idea.

This came in my fax a day before and I had put it aside. Now that I was free and had enough time on my hands, I went through it and saw that it was happening tomorrow being Saturday. I didn’t have an excuse to give because it wasn't on a work day.

I decided to battle this headache at home so that I won’t hinder the cleaners who always cleaned the offices as soon as everyone was gone. I packed my bag and made sure that everything valuable was put away in a safe place before I stood up and left. I smiled at the cleaners and commended them before leaving.

I got into a taxi and told him my address as he nodded his head and I got in. I sighed as I looked at the view. I never got tired of it, although I saw it everyday.

“Stress at work?” The driver asked as I nodded my head. Thankfully he picked up on my subtle do not disturb me look as he sighed and said, “Sorry” before focusing on his drive. I closed my eyes and in a few minutes I felt the car stop. I opened it and saw that we were parked in front of my apartment.

“Thanks” I said as I gave him his bill and got out of the car. I closed it behind me and waved as he drove off before I made my way to my apartment. I got to my apartment and I opened it as someone callled my name and I had a heart attack. Just a fright.

“Oh my God, Rose. You almost scared me, what were you thinking sneaking up on me “ I said as I pushed the door open and we both entered.

“Sorry about that. I didn’t mean it… oh what’s that in your hand?” She said as she took the invite from my hand and plopped right on the bed as I closed the door behind her and said, “That is an invite to a party for EAs. I am not going.”

I sat down beside her as she said, “But why? You are an EA. You have to go and look it’s on a Saturday. Tomorrow.” She said as I sighed and said, “Can we just talk about itater. I am very exhausted right now.”

The next day, after many gists and back and forth, Rose brought it up again, “I still think that you should go for the party. It will be a good thing.” She said the next afternoon as I was about to binge watch Netflix. She ended up sleeping over as usual and she had brought up this topic as often as she could. I knew ignoring her was not going to get anywhere so I decided to face it up front.

“You really think so?” I said as she nodded her head and replied, “Of course I know so.. there’s nothing wrong with you going there. You are an EA, I believe this will help you. You will get to communicate with other EA and also you look like you need a break from work. Take it and enjoy yourself. Get dirty and naughty a bit.” She said as I sighed and replied,

“I think I will go for this. You are right.” I said as as she smiled and hugged me.

“Perfect because I got out earlier and got you a dress. You will love it. Come on.” She said pulling me to the room as I followed in surprise. This lady knew I was going to give in to her? Sneaky sneaky.

Two hours later, I was standing in front of the venue. The party had already started and I could hear the music booming loud and clear. There was no going back now. I can do it. After all, I was Kiki Ajayi.

“My friend, Rose bought me this dress that suited me perfectly and I couldn’t let her down and run back home. I am not a quitter, I can have fun, I am not going to end up being an old woman with 7 cats. This was to relieve my stress and also have fun.” I said trying to convince myself why I should go in.

Holding my purse tightly I exhaled as I walked in slowly and steady. There was no going back now.

This was it… I was really going to the New York EA party.