Love In Between

Though Mason employed a new important staff without her acknowledgement, she wasn’t going to just sack him. What were the other staff going to think of her?

The company wasn’t her private life where she would behave anyhow.

But why on earth does it have to be the stranger she met in the elevator.

Trying, her day was cursed.

Everything gave her a headache.

Ava looked up at Bruce with disgust. Their first meeting wasn’t okay and sacking him might give up the wrong message. And if he tells everyone what she had done, social media won’t haste.

“Can I have your papers?” Ava requested but Bruce’s frown has become his new mask.

“I hope you know, all documents are being submitted so, they should be on your desk.” Bruce said angrily.

” What is your name?” Ava asked as she flipped through some documents.

Even Roxie wanted to act because she didn’t understand why her friend was being harsh to the new staff. She wondered but only kept staring suspiciously.

Ava on the other hand, searched the desk and came across Bruce’s name written on a file. It was on top of the new staff list. She immediately grabbed hold of it and then glared at Bruce.

“Your name is Bruce?!” And he nodded.

“I must admit, you are not totally stupid as i have thought. You do have an impressive file ” Ava uttered while going through the files.

Finally, she had to agree.

“Should I thank you?” Bruce asked and Ava rolled her eyes.

” The job is yours to keep, but I will watch your every move in this company.” Ava threatened but Bruce smiled and left the office without taking permission.

“How dare he walk out on me like that?” Ava was about going crazy. She was boiling with rage.

” I won’t blame him for leaving in such a manner. You were quite harsh and rude. Do you not think it is too much for him as a new staff member?” Rolxe asked

Ava eventually realized her friend was still in the office too.

“I just don’t like him.” She said but didn’t want to talk about the embarrassment she underwent.

“Have you two met before?” Rolxe asked. Ava didn’t want to give a response.

“Not really. Just don’t feel relaxed around him.” Ava lied. She only felt angry because the guy she embarrassed herself in front of, got a good position and would be working alongside. She was scared he might expose her. If she had fired him, questions would be asked.

“What happened last night?” Ava intentionally changed the topic.

Rolxe raised her brow, noticing what Ava was trying to do.

” You drank so much, got so drunk and even vomited in the taxi. I had to pay up some extra cash.” Rolxe chuckled as if mocking Ava.

” I won’t be following those kinds of parties anymore. This is the reason I still have a severe headache and keep farting in the elevator.” Ava didn’t know what she spilled out until she heard her friend.

“What?” Rolxe exclaimed while trying to suppress the laughter.

“He was in the elevator too.” Ava spilled out again.

” Who?” She asked.

“Bruce. He was in the same elevator.” Ava finally confessed. It was too embarrassing that she didn’t look Rolxe direction but all she could hear was a never ending laughter.

“You have got to be kidding me, girl. Now I get it. The sudden harshness too on the new staff. You really have got to chill. It’s not his fault that you farted.” Rolxe said, admitting laughter.

” Not just once but three times.”

“Ooops… No, that’s not good. What did he say?” Rolxe kept asking to know like some sort of uncover spy.

“Exchange words.” Ava said and focused on the papers on her desk.

Rolxe wouldn’t stop laughing.

“Even so, you shouldn’t have been that harsh on your cousin. You need to calm that tiger inside you.” Rolex finally said as she folded her arms while staring at her friend.

“My head is aching. And I’m famished. Can you hear it grumbling?” Ava asked as she just couldn’t focus on what she was reading.

The drink she had the previous night still had an effect.

The words on the documents had different shapes and sizes. Her head felt like it was exploding.

If only she knew the right thing to take at the moment, to feel better.

Mason, after his shooting exercise, he drove back to the company and went straight to his office. At least, he was calm and well relaxed. He sat on his seat and sighed heavily like a tired man.

Ava wasn’t able to hold her hunger so, she finished the necessary things at her office and rushed down to the cafeteria.

Luckily for her, they do have a cafeteria in the company. She is a foodie and so, always wants it near her. Thinking of the time she’d take to drive down to the street. Even when she suggested it. Everyone agreed with her. Having a cafeteria was her best decision since she became CEO. Maybe, not totally.

As she walked majestically, “Thank God I didn’t wear heels. Would have been crawling or walking about without a shoe on.” She muttered to herself as she walked pass other staff that came to have one or two things.Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

And just when she was closer, she heard tummy grumble again.

“Please, coffee first.” She said to the woman before searching for an empty table.

Her eyes caught one but, on one side there was a cup of juice and tray of half eaten food.

It seems someone didn’t finish.

She sat down and waited patiently for the waitress to bring her coffee.

Just then, a figure approached the table she sat on. Catching her red handed stealing chips.

She took two chips again and turned to check around when her eyes saw the owner of the food, staring furiously at her.

“Why are you a load of trouble?” He asked with furrowed brows and a squeezed face.

Bruce had just left his food to attend to someone at the entrance. He told the waitress not to clear his table since he won’t be taking more than three minutes. Just for him to come back, and see someone stealing his chips. Not just someone, it was his annoying bitchy boss. Though he tried to calm himself down but deep down, he was exploding with anger.

“What’s your business with that?” Ava responded not minding she was caught but what she didn’t know was that Bruce owns the food.

“Here is your coffee, Madam. What would you love to have?” The waitress asked not minding the awkward staring the duo gave.

Ava is still pretending, “Get me my regular!” She said dryly and just as the waitress turned, Ava stretched her hand and took four more chips even as Bruce stood beside her.

“What the fuck!” Bruce exclaimed. This time his pretty crystal eyes were darker and he gave her a cold stare.

He hates her already. Not up to two days and his boss was making things unbearable. He just couldn’t hold it anymore, not when he heard.

“What are you just standing there for? Go back to work. I wonder why Mason let you get the job. I’m sure if I were to be the one, I would have found more capable people for it.” Ava said after eating the last she carried.

Bruce looked at his tray and his chips were almost finished.

“Though you are my boss. You definitely don’t have the right to eat my breakfast and even show no remorse. Is that how it is done in the company?” Bruce asked with his thick brows almost touching while Ava’s eyes almost popped out.