THREADS OF FATE

9

The weeks to come was seemingly normal, the boy continued working hard and providing for his family, he was as well saving up for the future, at his work place he was respected by his co workers and managers, he was the good example of a hardworking, honest man and he continued to work diligently.

It was rumoured one day that Clarence was back from her journey, the boy felt like the needle pricking always at him had returned, he wished she would not step her foot in the work place but the next day there she was.

"Didn't you miss me?" She asked when there was opportunity for the both of them to be alone,

He smiled and nodded in affirmation, cringing internally at this fakeness.

"I missed you as well and how is everything, how are you"?

"Fine"

"Really, I was thinking that we should go out for lunch sometime and eat and discuss more" she said, laughing at the end

"Hmm, I'm sorry, I can't, I have some work to do, I am so busy" he said politely,

She pouted sadly,

"Is it because of your wife?" She asked eyeing him.

"I thought you forgot that I was married"

"Well, I didn't, I don't know why you got married so young but sometimes you have to free up and have fun, party you know, you are a young man, you shouldn't be trapped at home with a woman" she spoke,

"I do not have time to party neither do I want to do that, I have responsibilities on my shoulders"

"Don't act like you are the only one busy, at least free up" she said, rubbing her hand on his chest and licking her lips seductively but he only felt disgust,

She pushed closer to him and tried to take advantage, by trying to kiss him, he gently peeled her off him.

"Clara, you know this isn't right, So please stop"

"My name is Clarence not Clara and please just stop all this, you are not a saint either, you are a man and I'm sure you want all this" she said twirling for a 360, showing of her body,

"Please just stop all this" he almost yelled,

"You can't stop me, okay?, I will get what I want at all cost and what I want is you" she said, eyeing him before walking off, he slapped his head.

He really hated this girl, she was trying so hard to be with him but he just wasn't feeling her, sure she was beautiful and a chubby with massive boobs, other men would have liked her but not him, he just found her disgusting especially her behavior, she was mostly rude to the workers and so unpleasant, she wasn't someone he wanted close to him, that was why he avoided her.

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"My guy, this chick likes you, don't you see" his friend Ben said,

"I don't care about that"

"Come on, she's so hot, If I were you I'd take her, she is beautiful and rich, two birds with one stone" Ben said,

"That is why, you are not me, I don't even like her, besides I have a beautiful woman at home"

"Don't be like this, this girl would put you in wealth then you and your woman can live in luxury"

"Ben I am not interested in her, if you still want to talk about her then continue, when I am not here" he said,

Walking away from his friend, who cussed at him.

He didn't like that most of his co workers was advising and giving hints for him to be with Clarence, it was like they didn't understand and this made his resolve stronger to stay away from her, she would bring nothing but trouble.