Chapter 3

The weekend ran like a breeze, I had no time for myself cuz I was trying to put together my presentation for Monday. I woke up really early today to have a quick practice before I go to work. Since there was enough time, I went to my gym in the basement to relieve some stress, I have been so restless all weekend, from tiredness to nerve they all channeled to my head and I feel so drained, it'll take just a nudge to get me on the floor but I have to do this presentation if not I'll let the company down and I've worked so hard to make them trust me. This weekend will be for my me time.

After my shower, I applied a little makeup and put on a white long fitted skirt with a high slit in front and a beige chiffon top with black stilletoes. When I was done I faced the mirror and I was really proud of the woman I've become, I looked like a woman who's been through shit and is still striving not taking no for an answer and with my long slender legs in view because of the high slit, the look made me feel confident at least. I picked my research, phone, laptop, bag and car keys, heading downstairs, taking some cereal, I rushed out of the house.

The office was a 20 minute drive from my house. Heading straight to my office, I sat down and started feeling a little light headed, I wasn't scared because the meeting was holding by 2pm so I had time to myself and since I cleared my desk on Friday before heading home,I had nothing doing I decided to check my phone, I got a text from mom and Cass wishing me luck, an unknown smile spread through my lips and I leaned my head backwards to rest.

Skyler came to remind me of the meeting 30 minutes before time. Preparing my research, I headed to the board room and after arranging everything, the company officials started walking inside. A smile was plastered on my face as I welcomed all the guests plus the company officials and not a second later, He walked in and headed straight for his seat, I guess he didn't notice me or he just didn't remember me, either ways, I'm really good with that. I started my presentation and finished with no interruptions, they were all silent till I finished. After the applause, I asked for questions and ended. Somehow all through my presentation I felt very confident and focused, could this be that all my nerves flew into thin air? I couldn't look at him and I felt he wasn't looking at me either because his head was down all through and I felt he wasn't listening to whatever was happening but sitting down all the nerve rushed through me, my throat became dry and I became so dizzy. As the seconds passed, it became worse, not able to withstand it anymore, I excused myself and before reaching the door, I fell to the floor and everything went black.

Opening my eyes, I find myself in a hospital, realizing what happened. I tried to make a move to stand up but someone shouted almost immediately.

"sit your ass back down" the person sounded angry but at the same time so worried, I knew it was Cass. She stood up and hugged me she looked like she's been crying, stroking her hair and making her lay next to me, I ask her.

"hey, hey what's wrong?" Lifting her head to look at me, she yells.

" you ask me what's wrong? Take a look at yourself, you fucking passed out you idiot what we're you thinking? The doctor said that you're lucky that you're awake at this time, he said your whole body shut down and I was so scared" she finished with her tears again. "what? But I wasn't sick or anything" the doctor walked in before she could reply me.

" Miss Startsone you're finally awake, hi I'm Doctor Jessi Arnold, I hope you're feeling better now?" He said. "yes I'm fine doctor please may I leave? I left a very important meeting and I have to be there" Cass tried to answer but the doctor beat her to it.

" ummm, I'm sorry miss but we would have to keep you under observation for the night I sincerely apologize, I will take my leave now if you need anything you can just press that button by your bed and the nurses will attend to you" he left immediately after. Great I'm so toast I might be fired by tomorrow. There goes all my hard work.

Crap!

Crap!