Perpetual

Sasha

Something is definitely not right somewhere because there is no way in heaven’s name that I can be dressing up for Leo. We spoke as I was getting ready for work and he mentioned that he would be coming to the office this morning. I had to change what I planned on wearing to something else. I can’t even explain what this is about but with Gabriel being with Lona which of course I am not over, I feel like Leo is a better option.

Speaking of Lona, she has been so happy with her relationship with Gabriel and can’t see what she did to me. I feel like our friendship will never be the same again. There was a time I considered her my sister and we would share everything but I didn’t think she would go ahead and go after the man I wanted. She knew how much I wanted to be with Gabriel, it wasn’t just an obsession but something that I was going to work on no matter what.

My office door opens abruptly and I am about to yell my lungs out when she screams.

‘Someone looks amazing if I didn’t know any better I would think you are trying to seduce your work mates.’ She says.

I roll my eyes.

‘I am being honest, look at how your curves are showing in that dress.’

‘Good morning Lona.’ I respond instead.

I am clad in a khaki body hugging dress that falls just below my calves. It makes a long V behind that stops just below my shoulders making sure to expose my infinity tattoo. I am wearing my longest heels and my lips are painted red, if HR is not on my case by the end of day then they are not doing their job because I know this dress is inappropriate for the office.

‘And this perfume you are wearing, I know you only wear it when you want something or someone so bad. So spill.’ She says making herself comfortable on the couch.

I am about to respond when I notice that she is in leggings and a baggy t shirt.

‘You are not working?’

‘Advantages of being your own boss, your man says pack up a few clothes for a trip and you don’t need to sign any leave forms.’

‘You are going out?’

‘Paris baby, bags all packed now just waiting for the baby to finish working.’

That stings. Lona is living my life, this is not how this was supposed to play out. I was supposed to be Gabriel’s fiancé, I was supposed to be going on trips to Paris and me on that couch telling her about it not like this.

‘I am happy for you chomi, very happy. You deserve all the happiness in the world.’

‘Thank you bestfriend.’ She says standing up to come and hug me.

‘I know you don’t want to tell me the truth but I know you didn’t wear this dress for nothing so whatever it is, I hope the stars align in your favor.’

‘Go and pack your bags.’ I say faking laughter.

‘I promise to bring you all the goodies okay? I will make sure I bring every souvenir I can get my hands on because you are my best friend and I love you so much I will be thinking about you through out.’

‘Make sure you pack all the good lingerie because it’s Paris, those are dreams coming to life.’

‘Don’t worry I will live for the both of us.’

‘Of course you will.’ I say with a smile as she picks up her sling bag.

‘I love you, I will tell you just before we take off.’

‘I love you.’ I respond and wait as the door closes in my face making me feel like a dream coming to an end right in my face. Tears well up in my eyes and I am tempted to cry but I can’t let Lona have the last laugh. I pick up Leo’s file that I printed out and walk out of the office to Gabriel’s. His secretary tells me he is about to leave but I mention I won’t take long because I just need him to help me go through one file. She buys the lies and allows me in.

‘I thought I mentioned that I didn’t want to see any one.’ He says before he even sees who it is.

‘Good morning Gabriel.’ I say.

‘Sasha.’ He says and then I watch as his eyes trail my body and I smile inwardly

‘What can I do for you? Please sit down.’

I sit across him and cross my legs, I watch his eyes move with the little action.

‘I wanted you to help me with something.’

‘Okay.’ He says wetting his lips.

‘I have a file that I need you to look at for me.’

‘Can I?’ I quickly add.

‘Sure.’

I walk over to his desk and to where he is then put it on the table.

‘I have this file that I am working on and I need your input.’

He swallows hard. I am shocked that Gabriel is falling this easily, I expected more from him. So to tease him I walk away from the desk making sure he sees my back – my tattoo - my behind.

‘I am expecting someone, can I leave it with you?’ I ask not even turning around

‘Sure.’

With that I walk out of his office with a huge smile on my face.

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Kwenje’s Girl

Winnie

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