Cape Point Building
The conference was a good opportunity to network, I even learned something about Onika
which too my surprise it got me thinking about what I had planned out.
After the conference we headed back to the hotel for a change of clothes, it was after 6pm when we arrived at a restaurant. I booked a table for two, I heard the seafood was amazing and thought to give this new joint a try.
A waitress was taking our orders and Onika asked me to order for her. While we were waiting on our food, I decided to converse with Onika. “having fun?” she looked up from the table “yes, it’s amazing here” she nodded in agreement. “we have Sunday off, you can explore this
city more” her surprised look warmed me “really? I’ve never been to the beach” she was in luck “we could go for a walk in the beach tomorrow afternoon” she smiled “okay” she agreed happily.
Our food was ready and the waitress brought it to our table, “please enjoy” and I replied with a thank you. “mmm… this is good” Onika moaned at the taste of her oysters. She put her hand for me to taste and I did. “you are right” we ate our food in a comfortable silence.
I didn’t have room for desert but I wouldn’t let that stop Onika from having hers. When it came, she looked
like a kid who just got sweets. “want to taste?” she held her hand with a spoon full of pudding, I shook my head no “please…” how could I say no to that. I opened my mouth to taste the pudding, I wasn’t a fan of sweet things but I could tell if something was good and it was delicious.
“see, amazing right?” I merely nodded.
I was outside her hotel room “good night Onika” she got in her room, “good night Beyonce and thank you for dinner” I nodded and waited for her to close the door. I let out a sigh relief as I made my way to my room. I went to bed with Onika on my mind, I am falling for this women and I can’t have her. I'm not even sure if she's attracted to woman.
After day 2 of the conference, I took Onika to the beach like I promised. She looked amazing in her summer dress, holding her flops in her hand as we walked on the beach. “wow, this feels great” we finally found a spot to sit and gaze the sunset. I sneakily took pictures of her, she noticed me while I stood behind and caught her laughing.
She chased me down the pier, of course I out ran her and laughed at her attempt to run. She gave up the chase, so I waited for her and she finally caught up out of breath. “You good?” I mocked, “I…gosh” she held her chest. I immediately felt bad “come, sit down” it was getting dark and we should probably get back at the hotel but a few minutes wouldn’t hurt.
We sat in silence and listened to the ocean waves “what?” I could feel her eyes on me. “I…you did this with your previous PA?” I remember her asking me the same question months ago. “We should get back” I got up, it was one way to avoid the question. “no…answer me first” she’s getting bold, “no I didn’t” I looked down to her level and held my hand out to help her up.
We went back to the hotel soon after.
As said, Sunday she went to explore the city alone.
Onika- you should had come with.
Me- watch you shop?
Onika- yes, that would be more fun than being at the hotel.
Me- okay, I’ll be there.
Onika- great, see you.
I found her at the mall in a jewelry store “someone special?” I whispered behind her back “Beyonce! You
scared me” I laughed at her dramatic self, “it’s for my babies, I promised to bring them something.” I started looking at the displayed pieces, they were made of sea shells and stones
amongst other things. I ended up getting something for Blue and hoped she liked it.
What is this woman doing to me “black or yellow?” she asked while holding two dresses in front of her body. “black woman” she rolled her eyes “be nice” and I rolled my eyes too, “black looks great” she studied the dresses and contemplated “I’ll take the yellow one” I gave her the ‘what the hell look", why did she even ask for my opinion?
I just got back from CPT this morning, things were soar between me and Onika. I realized the lines I blurred with my thoughts when she was buying lingerie and had to stop myself from crossing anymore lines, so I ignored her the entire flight back home. She was mad, rightly so and I had myself to blame.
It was Friday afternoon and I was parked outside Blue’s school waiting for the bell to ring. 5 minutes later, school was out and she got in the car and banged the car door. “the door did nothing to you” she huffed and took off her blazer “sorry ma, it’s been a long day” I left the school parking and drove home, she was silent the entire drive and glued to her phone.
Monday
“Miss, your 11am is here” Onika said coming through the door, “meet you in the boardroom” I replied softly and she left before me.
The meeting took longer than expected and just after 2pm I was officially famished. I went out for lunch at the mall and when I got back, Onika was already in my office. “the paperwork you asked for” I threw my blazer on the couch and approached the desk.
As if things couldn’t get worse, “did I do something wrong?” I was about to leave and Onika thought it be great to corner me, however her voice was filled with sadness. “Of course not” she looked at me “look Miss Minaj, I am your boss and as my employee I don’t need to remind you that we are not friends” without waiting for her reply, I left the office.
I guess Onika gave up and spoke to me when it was related to work and I remained professional on my end.
