COLLATERAL CORA

33

East

"You sent for me sir" That voice came making me look up and I see her.

Collateral.

She is on her chef uniform looking at me.

"Go get dressed. We are going out" I said looking back at my screen.

"S...sir?"

I look back at her. "Didn't you hear me?"

She shake her head slightly.

"Go get dressed. I want you to accompany somewhere."

She seemed surprised.

"Make it snappy." I said leaving no room for any protest as I focus on my laptop.

I sense her walk out of my office making me look up.

Looking at my wrist watch, it is pasted 3pm.

I closed my laptop and head out.

I head to my room and freshen up. I put on a dress shirt that has a design of golden and black colour. I put on a plain black trousers and shoes.

I did other things before heading out.

I got outside the mansion. I took the keys from the driver and walk towards the driver's door.

I sight collateral coming out.

She is wearing a blue dress that is knee length. Her hair is on her shoulder not tied up.

She looks simple but beautiful.

I entered the car and she quickly ran towards it and entered the passenger seat.

I put on my seat belt as I watch her fiddling with her fingers.

"Seat belt" I ordered and she quickly put it on.

I start the car and we drive off.

The ride was silent. Her head is down, focused on her fingers.

I make her unease.

I know that.

Also scared.

I scare her.

Thinking about her seeing Mona and I, she must be thinking Mona and I are a thing.

"You told Iris I kissed you"

She shifted on her seat, moving her eyes nervously. Her cheeks heated up.

I scoffed as i stirred the wheel.

"You both are that close huh?"

She doesn't respond.

The drive took few minutes before we got to the destination.

I pack my car aside as we get off and I lead the way to an outdoor restaurant.

All through, she was walking with me nervously, trying to keep up and at the same time trying not to be too close.