Kind Regards

5. Reign Hell

It has been two days since Sebastian left. Two days of utter boredom and binge-watching shows to distract myself from the fact that I missed his presence.

I had scheduled a meeting with my boss for 2pm. As much as I dreaded it, I needed to make ends meet for Athena's sake.

"Don't forget to drop off rent" She called out.

I smiled, waving it in the air before saying my goodbyes.

What's Sebastian doing? I can imagine his face right now; blank and lacking expression.

Ben grinned at me, knowing what time of the week it was. After about 20 minutes I was able to teach him how to use the computer.

"Oh" he looked up in shock. "It has all been paid off"

I laughed sarcastically, knowing very well that wasn't true. Athena and I only just make enough to cover rent and other expenses.

A smile grew on his face, nodding in approval. "That Sebastian Reign will take good care of you, kid"

Sebastian? What does he have to do with my rent? Oh my god.

I placed my hands on the desk, exhaling.

"Ben, please don't tell me he paid for this month's rent" I spoke up, taping my fingers against the table.

He swayed his head, hesitantly. "Well kid, he actually paid it all. You're rent free"

For the next five minutes, it felt like, I was frozen. Sebastian paid the entire rent. When did he- why did he? This man is crazy.

I pressed my lips before, shaking my head in shock as Ben continued nodding with confirmation.

"I- I'll deal with him after my meeting. Bye Ben" I stuttered, waving before leaving the apartment building.

The Uber ride there barely registered; I was on autopilot. That must've been so expensive.

The familiar scent of the office snapped me back to reality. The sound of keyboards clicking, phones ringing and people talking.

My boss was on the phone but gestured for me to come inside his office. I sat in the chair, placing the medical records on the desk as he continued with the call.

Three minutes and twenty seconds is exactly how long it took for him to hang up. I know that because I sat in silence, staring at the clock.

"Lenny, here are the records you asked for" I forced a smile, handing them to him.

He hummed, looking through them with a condescending look as he muttered.

"Yeah look I just don't believe it" He shrugged, dropping the file down.

I stared at him in shock. How could I have faked these? Why would I?

"I'm not sure how I can respond to that. Do you believe that these documents are forged?" I asked in disbelief.

A grimacing look appeared on his face which sent my body into a state of paranoia. I stood up immediately as he did, holding onto the files.

"Alexandra" he whispered, reaching for my shirt. "Show me"

I stepped away, shaking my head. As much as I wanted to punch him, I can't afford to.

"What?" he stopped, furrowing his brows. "You wouldn't report me to HR. I'm sleeping with Serena. I can do whatever I want with you"

His hand gripped firmly on my waist, applying pressure to my stitches making me wince in pain.

"Stop" I breathed through the pain, pushing his hand away.