Chapter nine

Cheryl's POV

Breakfast with Darrel at the Rose 🥀 and Tulips 🌷 restaurant was really nice. I realized how he sneaked glances at me but I pretended to have not noticed because of how my insides felt.

Besides, I've already tasted him...duh!

He wanted us to ride to the office together but I declined —knowing how well news spread so fast and I definitely didn't want to be their topic for discussion.

I walked in with graceful steps and I couldn't help but laugh when Jolly; the receptionist whistled- probably because of my outfit. She dragged me outside to take pictures of me and knowing her, he was going to spread it like crazy....

"I could report you for unprofessionalism you know" I said jokingly when I scanned my fingerprint

"I doubt I'd be fired if I state that the boss's assistant is always turning heads with her killer looks" she smirked

"If that's your way of complimenting me, then thanks" I said lightly and she gestured me to come closer

"Do you know that the boss came in early today? He doesn't come here before 11am on Fridays but I don't know why he suddenly came today"

Oh I know because I made him ...

I was about to respond when the sound of heels clicking noisily approached us.

"If it isn't our dearest head assistant" the blonde haired lady mocked.

"Hello to you too Bianca" I said with a smile.

This lady or woman doesn't like me and I don't know why...

Maybe because you're prettier...

I'm sure she's prettier than I am...but someone can't just dislike you for no reason...

"Nice outfit...though I can't say they're branded" she said as she look at me from head to toe in disdain.

People still worry about branded items? Oh...

I realized I had stayed at the lounge for too long so I decided to leave this unhappy lady behind as I walked towards the elevator

"What? Cat got your tongue?" She said loudly and people turned to look at us.

I hated attention but since she wants it, I'll give it to her.

"Thanks for the compliment Miss Bianca...and since you're so invested in branded items, you should know that I DON'T WEAR BRANDED CLOTHES . I wear CUSTOM MADE CLOTHES. And you don't need me explaining what custom made items are...do you?" I said with a smile and pressed the elevator button.

"And oh! Your outfit is last month's edition right? Don't be too proud about it"

Bianca ⬆️ (images available on Wattpad)

I shot her the evilest smirk and walked gracefully to the elevator.

Go bitchhhh!!!

Shut up consy! This is nothing extra...

I rolled my eyes at the little voice in my head.

"You're late Miss Coleman."

I got to my office only to meet Darrel— sorry Mr Darrel's stoic face

Uh 🙄

"I uh had a little problem at the lounge" I said without making eye contact.

"Oh? And is this the 'little problem'?" He asked, raising his phone to my eye level and I cursed inwardly.

Jolly will be the death of me!!!

She actually posted the picture on the office platform and tagged Darrel!

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@J.Baltimore—(@darrelMcClein isn't our head assistant beautiful?she didn't even pose!💚💚💚)

"Umm....it was Jolly's idea...I didn't know she'll post it" I sighed.

"Chill...you could have told me you wanted a picture" he said with a smirk

"I didn't—" he cut me off

"Anyway I'm saving it. Say thanks to Jolly on my behalf" he said and walked out, leaving me confused

Did I hear that right?

Yes you did consy...

He's saving our picture!!!

But why??

Because he likes you..you dummy!

He does??

Okay I'm out..you're so dumb

The voice became silent. I sighed and started my work for the day...

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"We'll be leaving at 2pm"

I looked up from my desktop to find Darrel— sorry Mr Darrel leaning on the doorframe with his arms folded while staring at me in what? Admiration?

Don't get me wrong but I don't hear or see anything else when I switch to office mode..

"Oh....okay" I replied, adjusting my glasses.

"The glasses look good on you though" he said and hurried off before I could say anything

Did he just—

I thought you were out

I was; but I had to come back for our darling..

Consy!?

What???

If this person living in my mind was real, I'd kill her a thousand times...

I never knew time could move this fast and it was two thirty already!

We left the office separately— after trying to talk some sense into Darrel for the previous minutes until he finally agreed to meet me two blocks away from the office.

We wouldn't want anyone getting the wrong ideas, would we?

We picked the kids from school and Brenda rambled about how she hadn't been to the park for a while with her brother as her backup vocalist

I feel sorry for my eardrums

"Okay okay.....we'll pass by the park. Just keep your voice down"

I said to them and they screamed in excitement while I could feel a death glare coming from Darrel.

"Don't glare at me Mr.... I had to protect my eardrums"

"Shouldn't you seek my approval first??"

Wait....is he angry?? But they're his kids—oh...

"Oh I'm sorry... I didn't think it was any problem because they seemed excited but it's fine if you don't want to—"

"Please dad say yes!" Brenda cut me off with her cute pout and even I rooted for their dad to agree.

"Okay fine!! You three look like you're going to cry so how can I refuse?" He said, rolling his eyes at me when I did a happy squeal with the kids.

I haven't been to the park in ages...

We had fun at the park—i meant the kids and I ; because Darrel just followed like it was the last place he wanted to be and I didn't care either. I put the kids to bed and retired to my room as well.

Sleep took over shortly and I drowned into a dreamless one....