..
Huh?
I looked at her weirdly.
When has she ever brought something like this for us?
“Thanks for this, Betty. You’re the most considerate person I’ve ever met.”Duvall jumped up from his seat and went to collect the drinks from her.
She left afterwards.
He came to drop one in front of us before resuming to his seat.
I stared at him as he opened the lid and made to drink it.
“What?”he scoffed when our eyes met.
“Nothing. I’m just eager to see how your death looks like.”
“See?, your uvula is moving up and about, I bet it can’t wait for that.”I pointed at his neck.
He swallowed hard before closing the juice and placing it down.
“I told you guys to be careful. Has she ever brought something like that for you in the past?”
They shook their heads and I grinned at Duvall.
He smiled back at me before taking his eyes away.
“I guess we’ve found our spy then. She is the one.”
“She?, as in Betty?”Snow asked.
“Think. She got here after things started getting messy between you guys, right?”
“Yeah.”
“There, you have your answer.”
*
The Boss(unknown)
I trailed inside the room and went to sit down.
A man came in and ran a quick survey of the room with his eyes before he proceeded to where I was.
He dropped a bag on the table and I rubbed my hand against each other before leaning out of my seat.
I unzipped the bag to confirm the goods and I smiled before closing it back.
I carried the bag that was beside me and placed it on the table also.
He checked what was inside and looked up at me.
“Is it complete?”he husked.
“Have I ever gave you an incomplete package?”
He sighed. “I belief your words.”he said hoarsely and stood up.
He moved towards the door but suddenly stops and gazed back at me.
“Boss said to be careful with that. It’s more dangerous than you’d think.”and he left.
*
Aysel’s pov.
I got a call from John after I’d closed from work and headed home.
I slumped on the couch with the phone still pressed to my ear.
“Did you have dinner?”he asked.
“Yes, I have.”I replied.
The other end was silent and I thought the line has been disconnected but when I took a peek at the screen, I realized the call is still ongoing.
“Do.. you have something to say to me?”I inquired whole eating my lips anxiously.
“Uhhh?.. no.. I have.. nothing to say.”he stuttered.
I scoffed. “Well, I’m disappointed. You should clarify the news of you and another girl getting married.”
“It’s.. I was going to sort everything out before telling you. Even though our parents wants us to get married, we are both opposed to that decision.”
I nodded as if he could see me.
“Does that make you angry tho?”he questioned.
“Of course not. I knew the news was fake and I decided to put my trust in you.”I nipped at my bottom lip.
“Thanks for trusting me.”he whispered.
“It’s no big deal.”I chuckled.
“You sound kinda down tho. Why?”
“I.. I was scared, so scared that I thought you wouldn’t believe me.”
“Babyyy. I will forever trust you. I really need to go to bed now. I’m really fagged out.”I yawned.
“Who gave you so much work to do?”
“Well, I was helping the guys to..”I blurted out and my eyes widened when I realized that I’d let the cat out of the bag.
Well, I can’t keep it a secret forever.
“Guys?”
“Yes. The DRS, you know them, right?”
“Oh, well, I think so. What’s your business with them?”
“We are partners so.. uhmm.. just partners you know.”I stammered.
“Alright. We will talk tomorrow. I love you.”
“Ditto!”I said before I hung up.
*
~Two days later.
At the office.
4:25pm.
“Let’s meet. When will you be chance?”I suppressed the tears that threatens to pour out.
“Why?. Is something going on?”
“I will text you the address. Meet me there by seven.”I ended the call.
*
7:00pm.
I walked inside the bar and went to sit in a corner.
He arrived after some minutes and scoured his eyes around for me.
I raised my hand up as a signal and he smiles and came to take the seat opposite mine.
He tried to take my hands which was on the table but I withdraw it back.
“Why do you want to meet?”he asked dejectedly.
“Let’s break up.”I dropped the bombshell.
His mouth drop opened and his eyes widened.
“Wh.. why?. I.. I already told you that my marriage with her will not stop our relationship. We’ve already agreed on that.”he stuttered.
I scoffed.
“You want me to continue being your girlfriend after your marriage?. You want me to engage in infidelity?. Do you know how that could ruin my reputation if words get out?. I guess you really don’t, since the woman is always the one that carries the blame. Let’s end it here, John. It.. this isn’t easy for me also. I went through a lot to make you mine but I guess fate doesn’t really want us together.”a tear rolled out of my eye.
“I will keep in touch, as a friend.”I added.
He shook his head.
“No, please. Don’t do this to me. I don’t think I can live without you. Please…”tears fell out of his eyes.
“Make your wife someone you can’t live without. Try to love her. I wish you nothing but happiness. I’m sorry.”I sniffed in and took his hands in mine.
“I love you. I always will. I’m sorry that we cannot be together. Go make that woman someone you love. I bet she would be sad if she find out you have another woman outside your marriage. I am a woman also, and I can’t possibly hurt someone of my kind.”
“We agreed.. we already agreed that our relationship wouldn’t affect our marriage. We will put on a show for the public but we would still be with our loved ones.”he held my hands tightly.
I scoffed ruefully. “No. That’s bad. You guys should try to love each other.”
“But we are getting a divorce after six months. Can’t you just wait till that moment?”
“I can’t. I’m moving up with my life.”I released his hands and stood up.
“I wish to see you happy with your wife the next time we meet. Bye.”I turned my back to him and broke out into tears.
*
Diana’s pov.
A soft music was playing in the bar when I entered.
I spotted Adrian from afar and moved to where he was then sat down.
“Why did you call me…”
“Let’s break up.”he interrupted.
“What?”I scoffed.
“Are you drunk?”I asked.
“I am not. I am completely sober now. For…”he paused to take a breath in.
“It’s better if we break up now. If we are meant for each other, I’m sure we would be together again.”
I chuckled bitterly.
“You’re breaking up with me, Adrian?. How dare you!”I grinded my teeth while pushing back my tears.
“I’m..”he choked on his tears.
“I want the best for you, Diana. You don’t deserve a jerk like me. Move on without me. Be happy. Stay healthy.”
*