M O N D A Y
| T.F. BUILDING |
– Reception level –
Fatima was just coming back from her appointment with Dr Bailey. She only had a few minutes to spare before her lunch break was over. As she walked in at the reception level, she was in a hurry because she had exactly 18 minutes to use the restroom, eat, and also pump.
Lola (the new receptionist): -waves- Ms Wilson, do you have a second to talk?
Fatima: (walks up to the reception desk) Lola, I've told you countless times to just address me as “Fatima.” You don't have to be formal, just because I'm the boss's fiancé.
Lola: I know and I'm sorry. I just… I'm still trying to get used to the people around here. Some of y'all prefer formalities, some don't.
Fatima: it's cool. So, what's up? I have to do quite a number of things in under… (She checked her wristwatch) 16 minutes.
Lola: Kelly requested that all the interns join her in the meeting room during the last 10 minutes of lunch. I tried to call you, but your cell phone was off.
Fatima: yeah, I had to turn it off for the duration of my consultation. Um… did Kelly specify what this unscheduled meeting is about?
Lola: nope.
Fatima: okay, that's good! That means that it's probably not important, so I'll just go see her after my lunch break is over.
Lola: but she said—
Fatima: (snaps) I know what she said Lola! Look, do me a favor… if she asks you about my whereabouts, please tell her that I'm not yet back from my doctor's appointment. Don't worry you won't get in trouble. I gotta go.
With that, Fatima hurried to the elevators and pressed the button that leads to the highest floor - aka Zac's office. Thankfully, when she got there, Bianca wasn't at her desk because she went out for lunch. Fatima knocked on the door a few times and Zac opened it, inviting her in.
Zac: hey ba–
Before Zac could even finish his greeting, Fatima shoved her bag of takeout along with her purse in Zac's chest.
Fatima: (knees pressed together) I gotta pee!!!
Fatima scurried off to the adjoined bathroom and handled her business. Afterwards she washed her hands and walked back into the office portion to join Zac.
Zac was seated at his desk, about to indulge in the juicy double cheeseburger and jalapeño fries combo that Fatima bought for herself. Luckily, Fatima walked out before he could even take a bite.
Fatima: (yells) ZACHARY!!! If you value your life you'll put that burger down, right now!!
Zac: (chuckles, proceeds to toss some fries into his mouth) yo you're tripping! (Takes a sip of her soda) *about to take a bite of the burger*
Fatima ran up to him and snatched the burger out of his hands. She then took the soda and fries before grabbing the seat across his desk.
Zac: yo Fatima, seriously! What the fuck is your problem? It's just a burger damn.
Fatima: (on the verge of tears) it's not just a burger Zac!
Zac: (confused) baby, are you seriously bout to cry over a stupid burger?
Fatima: (wipes her tears) be quiet! Nobody's crying.
Zac: (staring at her worriedly) are you sure that you went to see a doctor? And if so, why didn't she admit you, because you're exhibiting clear signs of delusions right now. That, or you're hormonal because you're pregnant.
