Once In A Blue Moon

Chapter 6

"WHAT THE HELL SAMANTHA, I called all weekend, why are you going MIA on me, Explain yourself"

Quinn busted into my office on Monday morning, just when I was getting settled.

"Quinn Love, why must you shout?" I coo and stand up to hug her. "It's quite a beautiful day don't you think?" I sigh and let go of her then walk to my large office's glass window and take in the beautiful morning scenery of the city.

"Sam, are you on drugs or something?" After staring at me I laugh

"Quinn, you little muffin, why would you think that?" I turn and an idea clicks me"Let's take a day off"

"What?, On a Monday, "YOU" are asking for a day off on a Monday??!"

"Yeaah, we are the bosses after all, what's the worst that could happen?"She studies my face "You're bruises have faded, You eyes aren't weary like they always are and you just called me "Muffin".. Oh my Gosh Samantha!, Daniel left the country?!"

"That's right baby.. 3 weeks of no Daniel" I stand up and open my draw,looking for an envelope."Wait wait wait, Dan always leaves the country, sometimes even more than 3 weeks, I still don't understand why you're so hyper"

"Here it is" Handing the big envelope to Quinn

"What is it?" Looking at the side for a name of what contains inside it.

"Go on, open it" A smile widely at her

"Oukaay.." She pulls out what's inside "Divorce papers?!" She exclaims

"Yes!" Beaming at her "I slept on it when he left, A divorce is my answer, Honestly Quinn, I don't have a single reason why I shouldn't go with this"

"And you're absolutely sure he'll agree?"

"I guess ... I don't know but I have to try, If he says no then I'll take him to court" I assure myself

"Samantha, He's an out of control psychopath, This might provoke him" Quinn says like I'm missing the most obvious point.

"Argh, Quinn ! I could use some positivity here don't you think?"

"I know I know, this is the best idea but I'm looking out for you"

"So, you're saying I should keep being his little toy?"

"I'm saying you should give this to him in an open place, say A restaurant maybe" Placing the papers back on the table.

I sink down in my chair and sigh.

This morning, I felt like realization hit me hard.

We don't have any kids, It's not like we love each other like before and It makes perfect sense and what if he hits me again.

What if the next time he does that, I don't survive and I choke on my own blood, not being able to breathe properly then die.

I don't wanna die.

I'm 25 years old for crying out loud. I still have more goals and dreams I need to achieve.And thinking that Dan is the barrier to all that frustrates me.

I rub my temples and groan. " I swear I need like a year vacation far from planet earth"

"Heey, don't overthink" She moves to my side and brushes her palm on my back

"Thank you"

"You don't need to thank me that's what I'm here for" she assures me , then turns her attention to her phone that I didn't realize she was holding. "Now about that Day off"

"I'm not in the mood anymore" I don't know why I brought it up in the first place. I was a bit too overwhelmed I guess.

"Stop complaining and get up, we're leaving" Okay, so she's obviously not joking

"There's a lot of work to do" I whine

"We are the bosses after all, what's the worst that could happen" Mimicking what I said earlier and walking around like some dramatic designer.

I laugh "Is that how I sounded a couple of minutes ago?"

"Yes, now hurry up, I texted Yolande, she must be on her way right now"

Oh my gosh, Yolande

"How is she, I totally forgot to call her after I left"

"You and her have a lot to discuss, and you know how long her lectures last" She laughsShe wasn't kidding,

After Yolande came to pick us up, she lectured me entire ride, but I assured her I was fine.

We first drove to Yolande's office, she had something to sort out, and then drove around the city afterwards, going to random places, talking endlessly, after dining at a restaurant for lunch, we drove to the mall, did some shopping and went back to the offices.Relief washed over me after spending the day with the girls.I really missed them.

They were always there if I needed them and I feel so good to know they're part of me.

"Ma'am, this came in for you this afternoon" Emma my assistant stated while handing me a file when I stepped out of the elevator.

"What is it?" Taking and scanning it

"It's everything concerning our customer's tragic accident" Emma explains.

Louis Carter, our customer suffered a great loss when his car got crushed just after hearing news that his house was burnt down by someone that's now in prison.Lucky for him, He insured both the car and his house under the same causes that caused problem and As an Insurance Company, It's our job to help him.

"Did you go through it?" We walk to my office

"Yes, all we need is your signature here and here" She points out the blank spaces

"Okay thanks Emma, I'll go through it first then you'll come and pick it up in about ten minutes"She nods and spins on her heels going to her desk I slightly smile proud to choose Emma as my P.A.

She's very punctual and efficient and her mom makes the best cookies, I would know that because she is very fond of me and sends Emma to give me small parcels after the weekend.

Perks of being a good boss.Scratch that.Wonderful boss.

After invisibly fueling my self-esteem, I get into my office and go through the file Emma handed me a couple of minutes ago.

Seeing no errors were made, I sign the papers and decide to call Louis.Apart from being my client, he's also my friend.

"Samantha, I assume the papers got to you?" Louis stated after he picked up

"Yes they did, everything is settled, we're expecting the bank to confirm and you'll have a brand new car and house in weeks"

"That's the greatest thing I heard all week, It's been really hectic" I hear muffles in the background.

"I'm really sorry for what happened, where are you currently living now?"

"Thank you Samantha, I'm staying at my sister's until everything is back to normal" Someone calls out his name "Sorry, we're kind of moving the things that survived, that explains the noises"

"Okay, I wouldn't want to keep you waiting"

"Thanks for calling, Goodbye"

"Bye" I hang upI didn't realize how tired I was until I slumped myself on my office couch.

So I called it a day.Locked my office door and took a cab, I was too exhausted to drive, besides I had too many shopping bags to carry.

I checked my wrist watch, it was 9;45. That's a new record.

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