Chapter 32
Erica's POV
I entered the office with my team members as we were welcome by uproar of happy cheerful staffs. We clinched the project from Oasis company against all odds. The atmosphere was filled with laughter, jokes and smiling faces.
As I worked towards my office I checked to see if Mr Wallace was on seat, but could not see him. Mr Wallace is the CEO of the company. It is very unlike him not to be in the office on a Monday.
As I got to my office, I sat down and was about picking the phone to call Mr Wallace, just to check up on him when Frank, one of my colleagues, entered my office.
He is the head of graphics design.
He is in his early thirties, fine face, moderate height and very good at what he does. Other than that, he is a jerk. He has been bugging me about us dating him for some time now. And he is not taking a no for an answer.
He thinks I do not know about his sexcapedes around the office, he has been rumored to be frolicking with most single ladies in the office. He plans to add me to the list.
"Good morning Erica" he said as he walked into my office with his both hands in pocket. He is looking good in his well laundered pants and shirt he has on.
"Good morning frank" I said rolling my eyes, he is one of the very few people that address me by my first name.
"How was your night?" He asked as his eyes scans around my office.
"Great! Thanks" I answered wishing he could just go away.
"I heard Mr Wallace called that he will not be around till Thursday morning, where he plan on having a meeting with us all" He said, while I felt his eyes poking me all round.
Good, That explains that.
I tried to keep myself busy, so Frank could go away but unfortunately he is not one to be easily laid off.
"Let's hang out tonight after work" He said, while he moves around my office, touching some of my office items that I don't allow other people access to.
"Frank its Monday, people don't go out on dates on Monday" I said hoping it's put him off my back.
"So when are we going out? He asked as he stopped to look at me across my desk again.
Oh God! pleases tell this man to leave me alone.
"Frank, we have talked about this, I'm not dispose at the moment to go into any relationship. But when I am ready, you will be my first choice" I said, as I watch him try to hid a glitch of disappointment that is trying to spread across his face.
I hate it when play boys think they can just play with anyone they want and get away with it. I have been fooled once, I will be stupid to allow myself fall doe the same trap.
I know your game dude and I'm just going to keep messing up with you, a tiny voice in my head said.
"Its not your fault, Erica" he said as I unconsciously looked at him in the eyes.
"I blame everything on the bastard who made you feel no one is worth your love. I genuinely care for you and you won't give me a chance because of some jerk" he said with his hands in his pocket.
I looked at him, speechless and when I tried defending myself, I found no words fitting enough to give him. He is right, I have been hurt by my ex and since then, I have never been the same.
But look who is talking about someone else been a jerk? Anyway I don't have to argue with him.
"Frank just give me time, okay?, But right now I need to work" I said getting irritated at his audacity.
"you have all the time you need, I will just see myself out of the door" he replied, as I watched him strolled out of the office, the arrogance and confidence on that dude though.
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Damian's POV
Monday morning are usually very crazy for me, that is when most people I kept in charge of my various establishments turn in their past week report.
I often go through them to see any irregularities. Fish out some of the elements that may want to fraud the system and also plan on how to execute new project with the various head of units.
I was still very much buried in my work when my secretary called to say Cassandra was around. Cassandra is my fiancee and and we plan on getting married soon. She is in her early twenties.
Cassandra is the only daughter to one of the my dad oldest friend turned partner. I actually promised my dad that I will get married to her before he died to straighten the family bond .
Arranged marriages work out well in the end so I have heard on most beautiful love stories.
She is a very nice, beautiful young woman, capable of making a couple of beautiful kids in the future. There is actually nothing I can say against her.
Just then the door opens, as she walks in wearing a jeans, a T-shirt and a leather jacket.
Did I mention that Cassandra does not like my gender?
Yeah, she is into her gender and yet we are getting married. guess that's my payback for what I did years ago.
"Hi Damian" she said as she sat on the chair with her legs up on my desk. She is actually very beautiful, I mean really beautiful, we are not just attracted to each other.
she is using me to cover up her sexual preference, her dad is yet to come in terms with what she wants. She does not want to be disowned by her parents, so she is using me as a shield.
While I on the other hand is using her to chase of any interested female that might want to come into my life. I have nothing left to give anyone, the only person I have ever truly love went away with my heart.
"Good morning Cassandra" I replied wondering why she was here this early. Its Monday for a starters, so I definitely was not expecting her.
"What do you want?" I asked,
"Dad asked me to come check up on you" she said looking into her phone.
"That's thoughtful of you or better still your dad" I said looking at her.
"Please can you tell my dad I will be spending the night at your place" She asked her eyes still on her phone.
"Where are you going to?" I asked as I watched her raise her head this time to reply me.
"A friend of mine is organizing her birthday party so I will be attending" she said.
"You don't need my permission Cassandra, you need your dad's permission and perhaps its Monday, who plans party on a Monday?" I questioned, and what I said seem to have caught her attention, as she reluctantly leaves her chair.
She walked over to my chair and places her hands on my shoulders to give it a gentle massage.
"let's not pretend Damian, you don't love me, and I don't love you either way. But since my parents won't have it my way, its only fair we both have a understanding" She said in one breath.
"how safe is this party of yours?" I asked reluctantly as I found myself relaxing from her soft massage.
"A hundred and one percentage safe" she said.
"No problem. I will have them send you an evening dress on Saturday for a little farewell party, just wear it and be ready in time, my driver will be there to pick you up" I said.
" Done deal" She said as she walks back to her previous position to pick up her phone. My shoulders suddenly missing her touch.
I can't even remember the last time I allowed myself to be touched by a woman.
"Just a thought though, why do I feel like I am been used as a scarecrow by you?" She asked and that made me smile mischievously a bit.
"I don't understand" I asked knowing fully well about what she meant.
she looked at me and giggled.
"I mean, I know you like girls so why don't you want to make yourself available for them? She questioned.
"its because unlike you some of us actually are committed to our relationships" I said teasingly While smirking at her. She laughed as she stood up heading towards the door.
"I have to be on my way now, see you around" she said as she walks out.
I really do need to go on a vacation or a getaway, but it will be completely useless with no one to spend it with. it really sucks to be me right now.
