Babel Novel
Truly Over
LYDIA’S POV.
I was discussing with one of the representatives of the finance team, who was showing me the financial report from the hotel in the neighboring country. It was close to the end of the month, where I became extremely busy with reviewing the financial reports of the chains of hotels and restaurants they company owned and I would have to present it to the board members.
As he spoke to me where we were standing in front of the conference room, I sighted Andrew walking down the hall with his secretary behind him. He had an unpleasant look on his face and it was quite hilarious due to the fact it was quite early in the morning to have such a stank look. I dismissed the representative and informed him, I would review the reports before darting towards Andrew.
“Good morning, Mr Grumpy. How was your date with Macy?” I stifle my laughter walking fast to match his pace. He didn’t respond but I still followed him into his office like a lost puppy because I truly needed to know every single detail that happened last night.
“First of all, my ears hurt. No one told me, it was a fucking musical. Macy was screaming in my ears for goodness sake, I am never going out with her. I have been beaten twice now and my girl is pissed with me as well because she happened to have heard I was there from one of her noisy friends. But on another hand, I’m also meant to be annoyed with her for even telling anyone about our relationship in the first place. You females drive me insane, for real.” He ranted, losing his tie. He glanced at me waiting for some type of response so I gave him one when I bursted into a fits of laughter.
“Just get out.” His voice was both serious and playful at the same time.
“I’m sorry, I’m sorry. It’s just…” I continued laughing holding my belly as it was starting to hurt.
“It’s just Macy, Macy is crazy as always.”
The origin of crazy Macy began when she openly declared her feelings for Andrew in the cafeteria back in high school. She wasn’t always as pretty and model-like as she is now, then she had on braces with the largest glasses covering her eyes. None of that made her humble, she treated people like shit and bullied her bullies which was quite odd for someone who looked like that back then. She tried everything in her power to get Andrew but it didn’t work out.
“I’m just going to be open and tell everyone I’m in a relationship. It might not be right now but it’s time to stop playing games. I’m getting too old to be sneaking around and driving miles to go see the girl I love, it makes no sense.” I nodded my head in agreement.
I wanted to give advice and pester him to reveal who the secret love of his life is, but a knock followed by the entrance of his secretary interrupted me.
“Sir, it’s time for the meeting.” She announced and with a sigh he nodded.
“We will talk later, Dia.” He kissed my forehead then left me in his office. Calling my name like that brought flashbacks of Dia, a maid in the King’s Mansion as well as Lomi who was nothing but good to me. I wondered if she was doing well, and if she still worked at the King’s residence.
I remained silent in my own thoughts heading straight to my office. Before entering into mine, I scrunched up my face playfully as I observed Roseline was simply grinning from ear to ear gazing on me with a suggestive look.
“What?” I questioned walking into my office.
She shrugged following me, “I knew someone as pretty as you are would definitely have a secret admirer.”Content is © 2024 NôvelDrama.Org.
“What does that mean?” I turned around to ask, and she pointed at the bouquet of deep purple roses on the table.
I knitted my eyebrow in confusion picking it up, there was no card in it much to my dismay because I greatly detest suspense. To the left side, was a box of chocolates I loved dearly and I couldn’t help but wonder who would possibly put this together.
“Any idea who it could be from ma’am? I read deep purple roses mean romance, admiration and respect.” I brought out my phone, setting down the roses back to my table and took a quick picture of it.
“Get back to work, Roseline. You’re so nosey for real.” She giggled, raising her hand in surrender and heading straight out teasing me.
I sent the picture to Lorena because sadly I believed she could be the only one who would do this. She must have been busy with work because normally she would have been responding in a second. Besides, she was going through a lot, especially with Darren behaving strangely and refusing to listen to a single word she utters, I plan to go see him after his game tonight hopefully speak some senses into him.
“Meeting with the communications team in twenty minutes.” She announced and I nodded already aware.
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After my meeting, I pouted at the fact that Lorena had neither read nor replied to my message yet. Looking up from my phone, I saw Nathaniel coming out of my father’s office and I rolled my eyes.
I couldn’t help but wonder how extremely engaging a story where every single ill-treatment I faced in the King’s Mansion would be. Of course, what exactly happened won’t be stated upfront but through metaphors and other figures of speech, readers will get the idea. I laughed at it and was beyond excited to share it with Lorena and see what she thinks.
I need to get more friends or even a boyfriend, Lorena will soon get married and get tired of me soon. I thought to myself before coming face to face with him.
“Good morning.” He greeted me with a sexy deep voice but it meant nothing to me.
So I was truly over Nathaniel King? Wow…