A small Crush (Fruk)

Chapter 16

I tried to look at blackmail laws, but she still had the upper hand in the situation. How is this possible!!! I rubbed my head and continued to walk into the building where the meeting was going to be. Francis and I haven't spoken since that night and I still don't know how to say anything to him. I'm worried for the worst, and in my defense, I should be. I told Yao what happened and he was really pissed but agreed that saying something was risky. This time I'm ready though! I'm going to record everything on my phone!

I sat down in my spot and began to set everything up, even my phone! I placed it on the table perfectly and it was ready to capture anything suspicious that she tells me.

Slowly but surely... she finally came inside. She gave me a huge grin and locked the door behind her. I began to feel sweat go down my forehead, but I tried to stay focused. "So these are the issues I found with your proposal and suggested a few things that would help make it work," I began. She took a seat beside me and began to come closer. "Here, let me make room for you," I laughed. I then began to move my chair three feet from her.

"So, I think I might be able to make my husband jealous... but I need good timing," she began. She was referring to the conversation we had before we kissed. "Oh really?" I asked, not caring too much. She nodded and came closer to me. "Maybe I'll tell you about it more next time, but for now, I thought that maybe we could talk to each other for a bit," she smiled. I looked at her, confused, and began to listen.

"I thought that maybe you and I could go somewhere together.... Just us," she suggested. I lifted a brow, confused, and closed the book in front of me. "Like a date?" I asked. Her face turned red, and she tried to look away from me. "No, but it can be if you want!" She giggled. "Why do you want that?" I asked. "I thought that since you and Francis are close, we can be close too," she answered. My eyes widened, and I began to feel her hand touch my thigh.

She knows that Francis and I are close?

"What do you mean?" I asked, confused. "Well, I connected the pieces, and I know that you and my husband might be close. However, I want to be closer. I've never been one to cheat on my husband, but I think that you and I could really find happiness within each other..." she spoke. I was so shocked that I didn't know what to say.

Amelia continued to grab my thigh, inching closer toward my private area. "Can you not touch me?" I asked. "What? You don't like this? Last week you practically threw yourself at me," she lied. I flinched in anger and glared. "You were the one that told me to because you threatened my job," I said.

"I had to; you would have left," she explained. That was a terrible reason to do that. "Do you think I'd love someone like that?" I asked. Her eyes widened, and she got angry. "What?" She asked, confused. "Why would I want to be with someone who did something to hurt me?" I asked.

I could tell she was starting to get angry. "Why does my husband get to have everything he wants but suddenly I can't?" She asked. I assume I am the object of want? "He didn't get anything! And neither will you," I said seriously.

Her eyes suddenly looked at my phone on the table and looked at me. "You have his number? I bet the two of you text!" She accused. She picked my phone up, and her eyes widened when she saw the recording.

"You were recording?" She asked angrily.
"I wasn't sure what you were going to do, so I-..."
"SHUT UP!!!"
"I-...."
"I had really high expectations for you, and you are breaking my heart! I'll let it slide this time, but next time!!! I won't be so happy," she hissed. Amelia then proceeded to delete the video entirely from my phone. I was so shocked and wished I had put in a passcode. I'm such an idiot!!

"Well, I'll take a look at your suggestions, and next week we will discuss it again," she smiled. Amelia stood up from her seat and began to leave the room quietly. How could I have fucked this up!?

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Once I got home, I decided that I wanted to see Francis. I wasn't ready to tell him, but I think I needed him more than I realized. This past week was terrible for me, and I didn't know why. Now, thinking about Francis and everything.... I would do anything to be beside him right now.

I opened my phone and began to send him a text to meet me at my apartment asap. I knew it wasn't an emergency, but I think there are a few more things I need to figure out for myself. For starters.... Why do I miss him so much? Having a crush shouldn't make me feel this alone being away from him. We are still basically strangers, yet I feel like I've known him forever.

Francis responded with "OMW," and I wanted to laugh at him. I could only imagine how fast he must be driving to get over here. "Well! I better not disappoint! I should make some snacks," I smiled. Maybe he will like cake! I haven't had some in a long time. I smiled, and I think that after last week, I was so shocked about what happened I didn't think about if I wanted to stay away from him. To only be a worker to him isn't what I want... I wanted to be friends at least and to see all the types of faces he has.

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