Lesley leans on the counter as she fix lunch, consisting of bacon, toast and coffee. Her thinking was of Gary. He had earlier called and said he wont be coming till the next day. She had actually tried to hold back her frustration..
Its obvious she was missing him. She served breakfast and took it to the dinning table. Hazel joined her and they eat up. Hazel couldn’t help but notice how withdrawn she looked. When she was done, she dropped her fork and gulped down a cup of juice.
“Lesley? How about we play hide n seek?” Hazel started. Lesley shook her head almost immediately.
“Sorry Hazel, but I don’t feel like it.”
A pout played on her lips.
“What’s the matter with you Lesley, you’ve been awfully quiet since!.” Hazel voice out in exasperation.
” Ite probably because stacy is still hospitalized.” Lesley shoved her hand into her hair. Is it really because of stacy, or Gary?. Hazel face fell.
“She would be alright Lesley…. c’mon let’s go downstairs and meet up with the maids. They are kind of entertaining.”
Although she didn’t feel like going, Lesley shrugged a shoulder.
“Alright, let’s go.” She finally conceded.
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Lesley showered and went into Hazel room. She was still wide awake.
“Lesley…. could you read me a book…. I’m finding it difficult to sleep. Lesley smiles
“Sure Hazel. She picked a fairy tale book and snuggle next to Hazel. She opened and began to read. By the time she was done reading Hazel had drifted up to sleep. She smiled, kissed Hazel hair and got off the bed.
She covered her properly and put out the lights. She walked into Gary’s room.
Her heart fluttered a million times as she saw the figure sitting on the bed. She stops in her track and take in a sharp breath. How does he make her feel this way!?.
“Miss me?” He says with a smirk..
She bite down her lip as Gary, in his loosely fitted shirt and shorts walked towards her. He wrapped his hand around her waist and kissed her softly.
She placed her palm on his broad chest and kissed him intensely. He had been away for just a day and it seemed like forever. They pull away after sometime and she poked his chest playfully.
“You said you weren’t gonna return till tomorrow!.”
“I missed you brunnie, and couldn’t get you off my mind while i was working, the reason I returned earlier.”
Her blush deepened. He cupped her cheeks and she leaned into it.
“I’ve never felt this way towards anyone, not even to Brie. what have you done to me brunnie?.” She batted her lashes.
“I don’t know Gary, but I felt the same while you were away.” He drew her to himself and kissed her, dominating and fiercely. She helplessly kissed back, threading her hands in his soft hair as they kissed. It was a feeling both enjoyed, feelings words couldn’t express, so they let their hearts do so.
“I could eat you right here.” He mutters into her mouth. Lesley smiled and pull away.
“Go have your bath Gary, I’d be waiting for you.” He shook his head and before she could blink her feet left the floor, Gary carrying her bridal style.
“We’re gonna be doing that together sexy.” He drawls. She giggled, hitting his arm playfully while he made his way to the ensuite.
LESLEY PERKINS’ POV
“Oh for fuck sake Stacy snap out of it!, can’t you see it obvious the dweeb is not in love with you!.” I yell at Stacy. she let out a tired sigh.
“You don’t just get it Les. you can’t just get up one day and decide not to stop loving someone, jeez!.” I nod in affirmation.
“Oh yeah I know, it hurts to love someone who doesn’t give a shit about you. But trust me when I say it kills you to stay with one who doesn’t love you.”
Stacy raked her hand through her hair as a tear dropped.
I sit next to her and pull her close. She began to sob. I rub her back as I let her release her pent up emotions.
“It’s gonna be hard, but you need to get over him stace,. you’re gonna get someone who loves and values you okay.” She sniffs.
“I’d try Les, although it’s gonna take a whole lot of time, I’d give it my best shot.” I smile as she wipe off her tears.
“That’s the spirit girlie, and you know what we all are hanging out together; me you, Gary and Hazel” She shook her head negatively.
“I’m fine Les… just wanna be alone” I sigh.
“You need a break Stacy, sitting all locked up here won’t do you any good. you coming with us and it’s final.”
“But…”
“No *buts* stace” I interrupt her and roll my eyes. She smile and clamp her mouth shut.
“Okay … when would you guys be leaving?”
“Hmm, let’s say four pm.” She nods.
“Alright, perfect. I’d take an early leave from work and meet up with you.” I nod and smile.
“How about we hold a girls night party when we get back tomorrow?.”
“Sounds fun” she squeals and began to tune the Tv.
“Everything is settled then, goodnight.” I peck her on the cheek.
“Goodnight Lesley, do have a sound sleep.”
I nod as she walk me out of her room. I get to my apartment and close the door behind me. Minutes later I’m in my nightie. I pick a picture on my bedside table and stare at her.
Tears flood my eyes and I let it drop. I’ve missed her, so much that it hurts. I’ve missed the times we spent together. I wish I could forget all that has happened in the past, Just lock them away and throw the key into a sea, never to be opened again.
I drag my knees to my chest and sob. I’m trying to act like I’m okay, but it ain’t helping everything reminds me of it. I don’t wanna think of it anymore. I lie on my chest and bury my face in the pillow as I muffle my cry. I just wanna have a better life. I’m sick and tired of having to remember my last life.
I sob till I could hardly feel my eyes. I sobbed till I had no tear left. I close my eyes as I let tiredness gradually lure me to sleep.
I woke up with a start. The bedside clock says I’m an hour early for work. I push myself out of the room and pad to my bathroom. When I stare at myself in the mirror, I notice the dry tears on my cheeks. I blew out my breathe and quickly freshen up.
I need to move on with my life… it would be best for me. Just like I had advised stacy.
When I was done bathing, I wrap a towel around my frame and step out of the shower cubicle. On getting to the room, my gaze lands on the bed and I froze to my spot. I frantically looked around me before returning my gaze to what was ok the bed.
It’s a bouquet of flowers. Who had come in to drop this?. I walk cautiously to the door and turned the knob. I had forgotten to lock it the previous night. I look down the hallway and seeing it empty closed the door. I walked over to the bed and pick up the flowers. There was a card attached to it. I took it and read.
“Even though you’re close to me, or a million miles away, you’d always remain in my heart. I will always think of you. And I will never let you go. Kisses from, Your secret admirer.”
I sit on the bed and read it over again. For some reasons I feel uneasy. The person who dropped this flowers could be someone who knows me well. I wracked my head for who could have done so. Gary wouldn’t drop flowers here when he knows too well that he could give them to me when I get to his apartment. I blew out a breathe and drop the flowers back on the bed
Ben was at the lot.
“Morning Ben.” I greet. He smiles a response and open the door for me. I get in and he drives out.
“How was your night ma’am.” H asks
“It was good Ben…. how about yours?.” Ben chuckles lowly.
“I don’t sleep at night.” I frown and adjust on my seat.
“Why?” He glance at me through the rear view mirror at me and face the road again.
“Well, I and two of boss men stay around your house to guard you.” I tuck my hair to the back.
“What! w–why would you do that, I mean I’m perfectly fine on my own!.” He shook his head.
“Everyone knows you’re Boss new girl, and there could be snoops around wanting to poke thier nose into his affairs, and Boss wants none of that.” I lean back in my seat. I never did knew. He is always waiting to pick me up. I thought he comes early.
“So how long have you been doing this?” He stops at a red light.
“Say, a week after you started working.” I arch my brows. I never had the slightest clue of that. The light turned green and he stepped on the gas and sped off. So who had dropped those flowers?. If Ben watches over my apartment then who could have done that. Could it Ben?. I take a glance at him as he focused on the road. Nah, Ben is a bit older than Gary and I, probably around his forties. it can’t be him.
“How about your wife and kids Ben?” I ask after some time. He looks at me briefly again.
“They all fine Miss.” And that was it. The rest of the ride his silent till he gets to the mansion.
He drives in and ride to the lot. He parks car and get out to open the door for me. I step out and he shuts the door.
“Thanks, for you know… watching over me all the time” He smiles and nod
“It’s my pleasure miss.”
I pat his arm and walk into the hall. I took the lift for Gary’s apartment. The door slide open and I step out. I punch in his code and the door opens. Gary is sitted at his swivel chair.
He looks up and winks on seeing me. I smirk and walk to where he was. I drop my bag on his desk and straddle him. He pulls me into a kiss. He rests his hand on my butt as we kiss. He kiss me down to my neck as I close my eyes briefly.
The door burst opens and Gary groans. I get off him to face Hazel who had a smirk on her face.
“Lesley it’s almost noon and I haven’t had my breakfast.” She archs her brows mischievously.
“Uh…. sorry Hazel…. let’s go fix breakfast”. I walk towards her. She winks at Gary and walk out the door with me. I chuckle as I hear Gary curse under his breath.
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I hold Hazel as we all step out of the car. As usual we are greeted with stares. Gary roll his eyes as some of them began to take pictures. Some girls were trying to get his his attention and for some reason I’m jealous. We walk into the kids park
“Wow!, this is so amazing!” Hazel squealed in excitement.
“You like it?” Stacy asks
“I love it stace!.” I smile as we walk to the icecream shop. The seller smiles on seeing us
“Welcome Mr Gauthier, a pleasure to have you here.” Gary nodded, it was obvious he was forced to come here. He hands us all a cup of Ice cream. we thank him as we took them. Gary didn’t take any.
“This tastes so heavenly.” Hazel says as she eats hers.
“Hmm…. yeah sure. Gary is missing a lot.” Stacy leans close to me and whisper.
” With the number of people taking us pictures, I’m gonna have a million followers.” I roll my eyes at her. Gary looks around suddenly.
“Where’s Hazel?” He asks. I frown and look beside me where Hazel was. She wasn’t there. we stop and look around.
“Where the fuck did she just go…. she was right here”. Gary ran his hand through his hair as I began to panic. Stacy widens her eyes trying to look for her among the large number of kids.
“Holy shit” I mutter as I look around too. panic settling down my body.