Bar

Third Person's Point of View

AYANA didn’t waste any time and immediately ride on the elevator. Evan already left. She was catching her breath when she entered inside Gavin’s office. She took fifteen minutes to go to his office.

Gavin was leaning in front of his desk while holding a wine glass. He was looking seriously at the goblet. He glanced at her grimly. His eyes were furious but she held his gaze.

“You’re late.” He drawled.

“Sorry, I just bid goodbye to Evan.” She lied. She wanted to slap on his face that she’s moving on and the rest of her life was not only about him anymore. Gavin gripped the goblet that caused a crack on it.

“You look good together.” Gavin was smirking again but there’s bitterness registered in his eyes. “Useless plus useless is equal utterly useless.” He smirked. “Perfect.”

She swallowed deeply before she sarcastically smiled. “You just don’t appreciate the worth of things until it’s gone.”

Silenced ensued between them before she decided to go out. Gavin just wants to make her angry the reason why he ordered her to go to his office even though there’s nothing he’ll say about. She was about to go out but she stopped when she heard the sound of a glass that got broke.

She looked at Gavin. The goblet was broke into pieces. Gavin’s eyes were blazing with anger while it settled on her. She saw blood escaping from Gavin’s hand.

“Put the pieces of the broken glass without using any kind of cleaner tool.” A devious smirked crept into his lips.

Is he insane? Why she would do that if she knows that it will just give her wounds?

“I’m not that fool, Gavin. Why would I do that if in the first place it will just hurt me—”

“Exactly! Why did you still choose to love me if in the first place, you already know that I will just cause you pain?”

Her jaw dropped. She looked away when pain flashed her eyes. Her heart started to beat fast.

A loud gasped escaped from her lips. “The two situations are different—”

He cuts her off. “It’s the same. I am just hurting you. Why are you still holding on?” His tone was way too serious.

Now she knew how words bleed, she was not sure how it stabbed her heart, too. It hurts so much right now. Emotion tightened her chest. “I choose to hold you even if it just causes me pain.” She looked at him straight to his eyes. She pointed out her chest. “Because that’s what my heart told me to do.”

She’s being dramatic again but she can’t help herself but burst out her hatred and her feelings toward Gavin.

She looked again to Gavin’s hand that full of blood now. He’s really insane. He broke the wine glass with the use of his hand.

Gavin sarcastically giggled. “You’re stupid.”

“Since I started loving you I became stupid.” She drew in a breath. “You’ve made me stupid.”

She gasped the moment she went out there. She pressed her hand to her trembling lips. She needs to be strong. She fixed herself before she went to their department.

“How was it? Did Mr. CEO shouted at you?” Mica asked worriedly.

“No.”

“Then, what did he said?” Mica asked again.

She sat down on her chair. “Please, I don’t want to talk about it, not now.” She tiredly said. Mica didn’t bother her again as she went to her cubicle.

But suddenly Stacey asked her. “Ayana, are you free tonight?” She didn’t bother to reply. “We’ll be going to the bar. Join us.”

Again, she didn’t bother to answer. She was just staring at her computer but there’s no information coming in her mind. Gavin occupied her mind.

She doesn’t understand why they became like that. Gavin used to care for her; treat her like a princess then it turns out like she was the most disgusting person that he ever has known. What happened? She needs an answer!

She was back to her senses when Loisa went to her place and elbowed her. “Hey, bitch! We’re asking you. Are you joining us?” Loisa asked. She nodded even though she didn’t fully understand where they’ll go. “Okay, let’s party!”

It’s time for them to off from work. She arranged her things. When she was about to go out Mica stopped her.

Where do you think are you going?” Mica’s eyebrow rose.

“Uhh, going home?” She innocently said.

“You’ve agreed that you’ll go with us to the bar tonight!”

“Her eyes widen. “Bar? We’re going to the bar?!” She incredulously asked. Mica nodded. She suddenly massaged her temple. “I never go there.”

“Then, tonight you’ll go.” Mica grabbed her hand. They went to the toilet and Mica arrowed a paper bag to her.

“What is that?” She confusedly asked.

“Open it.” Then, Mica pushed her inside the cubicle. “You can’t go to the bar wearing office attire.”

She glanced at the paper bag and she saw cloth. She removed her slacks and white polo and hangs it to the division of the two cubicles. Before she finally opened the paper bag, she frowned. “What the hell is this, Mica? Where did you get this shit? Do you really think I will wear this?!” She annoyingly shouted.

Even though there were people inside the toilet, she didn’t care anymore. Mica really getting into her nerves. She got the red fitted dress and to her calculation, the dress is just half of her legs. She never wears that kind of cloth.

“I’ve carried an extra dress for you.” She can hear Mica chuckle.

“You’ve planned this, don’t you?!”

“You don’t have to thank me.” Mica giggled.

“Thank you very much for this seductive dress!” She sarcastically said.

“You’re always welcome, Ayana.” Mica laughed.

“I’m not gonna wear this one.” She rolled her eyes. They were talking while they were inside on different cubicles.

“Yes, you will.” To her surprise, Mica suddenly pulled her clothes that she hung between the two cubicles.

“Give it back, Mica!” She was shouting angrily now.

“I’m sorry, Ayana. But you need to wear that one. Bye, see you in our department.” Before she could speak, Mica already went out while laughing demonically.

She heaved a deep sigh as she looked at herself almost naked. She doesn’t have a choice but to wear that red fitted dress that will expose her soul or go out naked. She even wore the four-inch black high heels sandals that include in the paper bag.

A few moments after, she went back to their department and all eyes were settled on her. Her curves were visible on the dress that she was wearing. She untied her hair that’s why her long black hair was swaying with air. She timidly walked towards her cubicle. Everyone was still looking at her with amusement in their eyes.

“Oh my gosh, Ayana! I can’t explain how beautiful you are right now!” Mica exaggeratedly uttered.

Everyone complimented her and it overwhelmed her. After that, they went to the bar. She was in Mica’s car because she didn’t use her car today. They arrived at the bar and loud music welcomed them. She was not comfortable with different lights, smoke, and people that staring at her. She hated too much attention. But she can’t back off and as if Mica will let her go home now.