Chapter 4
I turned my back on him and was about to come out but I thought of a good deed.
I'll suggest to massage him.
I turned to Boss again, he was looking at the papers again.
"Boss—" I didn't finish what I was going to say because the door opened.
'' Hon! '' And it's Ma'am Kaye.
I felt jealous and bitter in life again.
I saw Boss look at Kaye, he smiled warmly and it's hurt in my side.
'' Hey, Hon '' Boss greeted weakly.
Ma'am Kaye approached Boss and kissed him on the lips. My heart ached even though I had no rights, but I really dreamed of being just Ma'am Kaye.
Ma'am Kaye looked at me, she smiled at me.
'' Hey, Thainah. I'm sorry if I didn't wait for you outside, I'm excited to take care of my baby '' she giggled.
I looked at Boss who was looking at me but I immediately avoided, I smiled at Ma'am Kaye.
'' You don't have to say goodbye when you come in here, Ma'am. You're Boss's fiancé so it's okay, Ma'am '' I said bitterly but I made it normal, it might be obvious that I have feelings for Boss.
'' Thank you '' she thanked me and I just bowed.
When I came out I had a weak knee. He really hurts in the heart. Even though I know I really have no hope. I just went back to my work. I finished at 8pm. Over time. I looked at Boss's office. Ma'am Kaye hasn't come out with them yet. I sighed. I stood up and arranged my belongings and bag. I never said goodbye to Boss when I left. I exited the building and walked to the side of the road.
I'm waiting for a taxi. I was about to park a taxi approaching me but it was immediately blocked by a car that stopped in front of me. I saw Ma'am Kaye and Boss inside.
When will they stop hurting my feelings?
"We'll just take you Thainah, it's embarrassing because you're overtime because of your Company's problem," said Ma'am Kaye.
Ma'am Kaye is kind so it's okay with me if she's the one Boss can stay with.
'' Don't be Ma'am, it's my job that's why I did it, Ma'am. I'm just a taxi '' I told her and showed that it was really okay but Ma'am insisted so I just took a ride.
The three of us kept quiet but Ma'am Kaye broke it right away.
'' How's your work with my fiancé, Thainah? '' She asked.
I caught a glimpse of Boss using the small front mirror. Our eyes met again so I avoided again. It's awkward because we seem to be hiding something.
'' It's okay, Ma'am. Boss is kind '' yes even though he shouted at me this morning.
Ma'am Kaye pouted, she's beautiful but I'm more beautiful.
'' Do you have a boyfriend, Thainah? '' He suddenly asked almost making me cough in panic.
'' Hon, that's too private '' said Boss.
"I'm just asking, Thainah is so beautiful so it's impossible that she doesn't have a boyfriend" Ma'am turned to me.
"Answer me, do you have a boyfriend?" He asked again.
I was about to answer when my cellphone suddenly rang in the bag, I hurriedly took it from the bag and answered the call
Thainah's Pov
'' Evander ... ''
"She has a boyfriend," Ma'am Kaye said to Boss as if she had won the bet.
"Tabia is in hospital because she had an asthma attack, your dad called me because your cellphone didn't answer earlier," Evander began.
I was immediately nervous, just now Tabia was attacked again. The last was when he was 9 years old and he almost died then.
'' Where? '' I asked immediately.
'' I'll drive you there, your dad ordered. Meet me at the hotel lobby. Claxton Hotel, I'll take you there, '' he said.
"All right, I'm going there," I answered quickly.
I was really worried about my brother, maybe what would happen to him.
"Boss, please take me down to the Claxton Hotel," I ordered.
I no longer cared if it was as if I was rude to listen to her order, I heard Ma'am applaud.
"You'll make a family huh" he teased, I just smiled at him because I can no longer speak on twitter.
'' Claxton Hotel, Honey '' Ma'am Kaye ordered Boss.
Boss didn’t speak and just drove me to the Claxton Hotel.
When I got out of the car, I immediately entered the Hotel. I saw Evander and he took me to the Hospital right away. I had not yet entered the Hospital when my cellphone flashed. It's a text from Boss.
[I'll be back there, what floor are you?]
I was in the Hospital for three days. I could not enter the Office for three days because of Tabia's surveillance. He has not come out yet because his asthma has become severe. I know what I did was wrong without knowing Boss but my family needs me more. There is no one else to watch over Tabia if not me. RafRaf is still studying. Then Dad, I don't want to be here all the time because he's old and easily tired.
I stared at the door that opened. RafRaf, by the way. I thought it was Evander. Evander was my guide in taking care of Tabia, because he is a doctor here. RafRaf came in and approached me.
Sister, this is your charger" he handed me my charger, never mind I've been low for three days.
I can't even call, I want to use my personal number to call because Boss might not believe another number.
'' Thank you '' I said and picked up the charger.
I looked for something that could be stabbed and when I saw that I immediately charged, I left my phone there and went back to sitting next to Tabia. Sister , I want to go home" said Tabia, the other day she insisted on going home.
I fixed her hair.
'Let's go home later '' I told her, her face brightening.
Really sister ?!" she exclaimed in happiness, I nodded.
Don't be so fussy outside, you know you have asthma" RafRaf whispered to us, Tabia sighed.
I'm sorry," she said softly, she's in fault and she knows that.
Let it happen again, just always be careful next time, Tabia. If you're not careful I'll really beat you '' I threatened him, he sighed.
Yes," was his simple answer.
In the afternoon, I took care of Tabia's Bill at the Hospital. I'm with Evander. Now I have proven once again that Evander is really good and doesn't look like a cheater anymore. We walk back to Tabia’s room while talking.
Thank you really Evander huh?" I'm not just thankful for his coming with us.
He also saw Tabia having an asthma attack, he said he came to us to pick up the t-shirt he left last week after he entered the house he saw Tabia gasping for breath. Dad is in non -school. Tabia's tuition is paid.
He tapped me on the shoulder.
It's not a big deal, I still owe you more," he said.
I stopped so he stopped too. I turned to him. I think the base on his face is really serious.
You cheated on me before but that was before, we're not in college anymore, so forget it," I told him.
It's true, why should I be angry with him for so long, I'm not young enough to make that a big deal.
He smiled but seemed strained.
I want to get back, Thainah ... I'm serious about you."
I felt sadness and pity.
How can I tell him that I'm dead to Boss and Boss is really the only one even though we're vague. I don't want to rely on Evander because he's so good and he doesn't deserve that. He is good and very handsome, I know there is more deserving of him.
'Evander hi— '' Before I could finish he inserted a word at me
Give me a chance to prove myself, I'll never demand something just give me a chance please '' he begged and who am I to get him right.
Not for being selfish but as long as I told him that I really can't, I've been telling him for a long time but he seems so persistent about having me again When I returned to the Hospital Room I saw Papa, fixing Tabia's belongings.
Let's go home," I announced to them, and Tabia shouted with joy.
Thank you, I can sleep well," RafRaf said, obviously happy because Tabia was fine.
'Son, I'm sorry about that? I should be the one to take care of Tabia and spend on her medicines, I'm a very useless father '' Dad said sadly, I looked at my siblings who were silent because of what Dad said.
I grabbed Dad by both shoulders and shook. What are you papa! You are the best and most kind father, of course I have to spend for you, how many years you fed and dressed us, I paid for it, we are your brothers, it's a pity and I can't free Mama so it's just you papa '' I Papa cheered up, he still smiled sadly at me.
Papa ..." I get hurt when Papa is like this.Your diligence is so Papa! Then you still go to my school. You bought my books in high school, then you also paid my sister and I's hospital bill when we were hospitalized because of our stupidity '' said RafRaf, I smiled.
Of course, don't be sad and drama, do you want Mama's corpse to live" Tabia threatened, RafRaf punched her.
''Thank you my children '' Dad.
We hugged in a group, I was really lucky with the family.
We got home in the afternoon. When we got home, Papa immediately took care of Tabia like a baby. Tabia continued to mumble. Because he is no longer a child. I went into my room and laid my things on the bed. I was about to close when my phone suddenly rang. I got up and looked at who was calling. Maxine. You are also my co -worker in the company. I answered the call.
'' Hello ''
'' Thainah! ''
'What's going on? '' Even I was nervous.
Go to Boss's condo, angry! '' He said looking scared.
"Why are you angry?" I asked.
I hope not for my absences, I'm really dead.
Hello? Girl! Three days without her secretary if she looks like the most beautiful woman in the world. Pamela heard earlier that Boss is planning to fire you! ''
My world stopped. I was overwhelmed with nervousness and fear. I quickly stood up and grabbed my bag. It's good that I can still walk.
Where's Boss? '' I asked as I went downstairs. He's in a condo. He went home earlier. Always angry. From the first time you were absent, he seemed to be a cannibal. He has already fired five employees because of his anger. ''
I feel guilty, they seem to be affected by my surprise.All right, I'm on my way," I said and dropped the call.
I took a taxi right away, which was good and there weren't many passengers today. As I was inside the taxi my hands were shaking. I was thinking of an explanation. I can't lose my job.
When I arrived at the Condominuim I immediately went upstairs. Good and I know Boss's Condo unit. I get in the taxi and stomp my foot while waiting on the 30th floor. Opening the elevator I immediately ran to Boss’s condo unit. Because I know the password. I saw Boss so I remembered. In case I think of raping Boss, he's really just for me.
I opened the door. The dark condo nestled in me. It's so dark. I was still holding my breath as I walked inside. I was really nervous, I was afraid I would be fired. Digging the switch but I saw nothing so what I did was I clapped two. The light immediately turned on.
Wow! I saw that in the k-drama that Tabia was watching. Your clapping just ends open light. Good and umeffect. I immediately looked for Boss.
I feel like I'm going to vomit because of the strong smell. The whole condo smells of wine! Did Boss drink? I looked for Boss and found him at the counter, bar area. He sat in the high chair while drinking. He looks drunk. I slowly approached him.
Boss '' I nervously call him.
He looked at me quickly, his face suddenly darkened.
What are you doing here?" He asked coldly Boss, I'm sorry," I told him.
I didn't really mean to be absent. Then just now because I was absent so I thought I could. I'm being reckless. Of course! I’m no longer a student who’s okay not to come in occasionally.
He stared at me for a minute.
Did you give him? '' He asked me not knowing what that meant.
What gave him, Boss? '' I asked.
He groaned in frustration.
Don't be light-headed. Answer me directly! Did you give it up to him ?! '' he roared.
I was nervous especially since I couldn't really figure out what he wanted to say.
'' I don't understand B— ''
'' D*mn it! Did you give up your virginity to him ?! '' I think his patience was saved.
My forehead is more wrinkled.
What are you saying, Boss? '' How do I igagave up if I'm sure he's the only one I want to give? If only I could really tell him how I really feel.
He laughed dryly.
Playing innocent huh? '' He said sarcastically.
He drank wine again. I winced as I watched him. Isn't he bitter about what he drinks?
Suddenly my work came to me, I was alarmed Boss, don't fire me '' I begged.
It's hard to find a job now and only his company really has a very large salary, I have to save.
He looked at me.
''And why is that?''
'' I need my job, Boss '' he raised an eyebrow at me.
'' You need your job yet you didn't do your job properly, umabsent ka without any excuse, Ms. Harris '' he said.
Now he just called me by my last name, it looks like he’s really mad at me.
'' It will never happen again '' I assured him.
I hope he changes his mind.
It shook, I wanted to cry.
"It will never happen again because I'm firing you!" He said somewhere.
I couldn't stop crying.
'' Just give me a penalty, Boss. Reduce my salary for this month, just please don't fire me '' I begged while crying.
Now I think of Dad and my siblings who are just studying. I know I have accumulated millions in the Bank but that is not enough for all our expenses. Tabia is still going to college and RafRaf is not finished yet. I don't want my family to suffer again.
No. You're fired '' he said firmly.
I just dropped my shoulder and cried, how can I raise my family now?
I'm really sorry, Boss. If the problem was my excuse, I would have done it. My brother was hospitalized because he had an asthma attack, there was no guard because Papa couldn't get too tired and then my college brother was busy with his thesis. I'm so sorry for being irresponsible, the one at the Hotel, we didn't stay long. We just met because he visited his brother. He was the one that Papa called to take me to the Hospital because my brother and papa could not contact me at that time because I was busy with the documents you need. I'm sorry again, Boss. I'm leaving. '' I explained to him.
He didn't say a word and I turned around, I walked with a heavy load on my back.
'' Thainah ... ''
I heard Boss call me but I didn't look at him and finally came out.
I'll just look for a job again, this is probably the last conversation we had with Boss.
Boss's missed calls filled my cellphone for over five days. I told Dad that I had been fired, and they apologized even though there was no need to apologize. My phone was still ringing but I didn't really answer. It's not because I'm angry that my reason is different and that it might be difficult for me to move on from how I feel about him when I talk to him.
I adjusted myself and got off. I am carrying what I need to bring for the application. I will apply now. I can’t stop scrubbing life. I went down to the living room. I saw Evander sitting on the sofa while Dad talked..
To Be Continued...