𝐼𝑛𝑘 𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑑 𝐻𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑡

Chapter 12: Starving

Okay, to say the least, this day felt extra long.I felt like Heather was piling more work onto me as a punishment. I mean once I was finished with one thing it was right onto the next.

And if that wasn't worse enough she wouldn't let me go to the cafeteria or to any place to get food until my work was done but, she kept giving me work so I never got a chance to eat. All I had was my chai tea from the morning and a pack of peanut butter crackers I thankfully found in my desk drawer.

I was running low on steam and I was feeling weak as I typed on. My hands were shaking a bit and I felt like I was going to throw up even though I had almost nothing on my stomach. I've never been this hungry.

I need to put my foot down. She can't starve me like this!

I get up and go to the door as fast as my legs can get me there with my current weakness. I walk down the hall and make it to her office taking a deep breath before walking in.

"Heather?"

"Ugh what is it?"

"I really need to get something to eat. I'm starting to feel really weak. I can't continue to work like this."

"Why can't you just not eat for awhile? It would be beneficial to you. You'll live." She rolls her eyes as she directs her eyes to her phone. She thinks the conversation is over but I know it's not.

"Listen Heather, you can say shit about my body all you want but I don't give a fuck just let me eat! You can't starve your employees that's neglect, if you wanna be 'better than Heather ever was' you can start by feeding your hardest working employee! Heather C was cruel but she never stooped this low."

She put down her phone and raised an eyebrow like she was a bit surprised by my outburst. Then she set her phone down and stood up before the loud bang of her slamming her hands on her desk made the room ring.

"I'm am way better than Heather C! You don't know when to shut your mouth do you? Im not changing my fucking opinion as much as you whine! Go back to your office before I fire you on the spot!"

"Well you seem so fed up with me for just wanting to eat so go ahead, fire me here!"

Then a wave of silence flooded the room. Heathers face seemed like you had just hit her with the most startling news ever. Her eyes shifted a little and I could tell she was thinking. She wanted to spite me and fire me but she knows that I do too much. I'm too valuable. So, she sits back down and gets back on her own phone.

"Just go back to your office." She says in a cold voice as she waves me away with her perfectly manicured hand.

I smirk, feeling satisfied with what I just did and make my way back to my office.

The feeling of satisfaction was cut short though as my body let me know I was still starving.

Well, I can't do much about it and her office is in a spot that she will see me if I try and get something. It's almost the end of the day though, I can do this.....at least I think I can...

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I get in my car and shakily put the keys into the ignition. Hopefully I can make it back home without collapsing at the wheel or some shit.

I drive out the parking garage as quick as I can but get stuck up on the city traffic.

"MOVE PLEASE!" I let out a frustrated yell in my car as the traffic seems to not move an inch.

This just needs to move then I'll be home. And home is where Jd is. And if I remember correctly he made dinner. So, if you don't mind CAN YOU GUYS PICK UP THE DAMN PACE!

-

Holy shit, I'm finally home. Only took me 45 minutes!

I open my door with desperation and step in. I instantly smell the delicious scent of herbs and seasonings as I shut and lock my door.

I walk further in and to the kitchen to set my bags down on one of the bar stools. I watch Jd for a second as he stirs something before turning towards me with a smile.

"Welcome home darling!"

He makes his way over to me and gives me a hug and kiss.

"Oh my god you don't know how hungry I am! You won't believe what she did to me!"

He then pulls away and gives me a concerned look with a touch of something else. I can't put my finger on it. Sometimes the looks he gives me could honestly mean a thousand words that I'll never be able to piece together.

"What did she do? Are you alright?"

"Well I'm fine I guess but she fucking starved me! She wouldn't let me get any sort of food until my work was done but just as I finished one thing she immediately gave me another! I had nothing to eat! Oh and to top it off I guess not eating is good cause It's 'beneficial for me'! She's punishing me and insulting me! I was just about to strangle her!"

His face shifts into one of pure anger.

"What the fuck! Veronica she can't do this to you. I'm going to talk to her. I'm not letting this continue! She won't get to say that shit anymore."

I nod a little as he talks.

"Also don't listen to a word she says. She's just another piece of phony shit trying to bring you down! You are the most beautiful, gorgeous woman ever! You are incredible the way you are and you don't need to starve yourself ever. I never want to see you do that okay?"

"I won't I promise. Can we just eat? I can't go another minute if I don't get anything in me."

"Of course," he guides me over to the stove "I hope you enjoy homemade spaghetti and garlic bread made by yours truly."

"Oh I'm sure I'll love it." I smile up at him and gladly take a big helping as my torturous day comes to an end.