The Assistant's Dilemma

ch.23

(Tuesday morning) (Giovanni)

I walk into my building and the first thing I see is Alexis and April talking to Kim at the desk.

"Good morning Mr.Ford" Kim says as I try to get past them without talking. I can't ignore Kim though.

I put a smile on my face and look at her "Good morning Kim" I nod as Alexis and April turn my way. "Is that package for me" I ask Kim

"Ah yes yes here you go , it was dropped off right you left early yesterday" she hands me small rectangular box

"So I heard your assistant is on vacation?" Alexis speaks up and I look towards her "isn't that right Kim?"

"Yes , Ms.Rhodes is on vacation for the week"

"Oh I wonder why , it's just so sudden" she says sarcastically

"You ain't hear Kim just say she was on vacation for the week?!" I grow frustrated

"Right right , she needed to get away of course" Alexis says and with that she gives April a smile before the two of them walk away.

"Is everything okay Mr.Ford" Kim ask , I guess she can see the expression on my face.

"I'm fine"

(2 hours later)

Recently I was able to finally start writing that paper from yesterday. It's not much but it's more than my company name. I'm over this week already and it's only Tuesday. It feels odd sitting in my office alone. Courtney always is seated in front of me doing her thing. Her presence always seems to bring a different feeling to the room.

I'm just stuck in her silence constantly thinking. Thinking about her and how the fuck I'm going to fix this. I need to talk to her , I wanna talk to her so bad. I've lightened up on the calls and text to her phone but it doesn't matter I get no responds.

I know I should probably just leave her alone and wait until she's ready to talk but damn how long is that gonna take?

(Courtney)

"How many weeks do you think I can be off of work for?" I ask Angelina as her face appears on our FaceTime call

"Probably not another week? Also you aren't really on vacation"

"They don't know that"

"It's only Tuesday and you're bored out of your mind. What are you gonna do for 2 more weeks?"

"Sleep?"

"You have to get your ass up Courtney , we are going on Friday night?"

"I told you I'd think about that"

"Well I thought for you" she smirks which makes me shake my head "it'll be fun"

"I'm not getting black out drunk"

"You don't have do , a couple drinks won't hurt. You deserve some fun"

On her side of things I hear her bedroom door open and guys voice that I recognize. "Is that Dylan?" I ask and he pops his head in the camera

"It is" Angelina says with a big smile ok her face "we got back together"

"Hi Courtney" He waves

"Hey Dylan" I wave back as Angelina picks up the phone and walks out her room. "You didn't tell me you two got back together"

"It literally happened last night , thank god cause I missed my man" she sighs "which means I'm gonna hang up ans go fuck"

"Well thanks for letting me know" I say with sarcasm "have fun"

"Oh I will , call me though if you need anything just wait like 30 minutes first" she says "I love youuuuu" she blows a kiss to the phone

"I love you too" she hangs up and I toss my phone onto my bed before laying down.

Now this is the time I begin thinking. Late at night when it's very quiet as I just lay here. Just me and my thoughts. Very dangerous, wouldn't recommend honestly. I haven't been in a relationship in 6 years. Since right before I graduated high school. I've talked to guy and even kissed some but nothing more.

When I had sex with Giovanni that was the first time in 6 years. It didn't hurt or anything mainly because I use toys and shit when I'm alone. However there's nothing like being intimate with someone , transferring energy and passion. I don't have sex with just anyone but it was something about him. I just really enjoyed and liked about him. He made me feel good.

On the inside too just not in a sexual manner. Sou ties a real fuckin thing. When you have sex with someone you're basically giving a piece of yourself to that person. Plus the sex was really good and also just everything that came with it. The feelings , the way he 'cared' , the way he spoke to me and all of it. I caught actual feelings.

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My eyes flutter open and my room is now darker from time passing by. I didn't know I was so tired but here I am and it's almost 8pm. All that overthinking put me right to sleep.

I only get about a couple more seconds of silence before my phone rings beside me and it's Angelina.

"Hello" I place the phone on my ear

"Hey, I been calling you for like 10 minutes" she speaks "what are you doing?"

"Oh sorry I was asleep , you okay?"

"Yeah I was just checking up on you , Dylan and I just got back from the movies"

"How was is?"

"Bitch it was scary , and you know I don't like scary movies" she whines "but he wanted to go so damn bad , now I'm gonna have nightmares"

I chuckle a little bit "he'll be there to protect you"

"Oh he better , this is his fault" we both share a laugh before she starts talking again.

"You sure you okay? I can come by or even sleep over? You need anything?"

"No no it's okay , I'm okay" I am ok , I'm not great but I'm okay. "Don't worry about me , spend time with Dylan"

"Of course I'm gonna worry about you , you sure you don't need anything?"

But then it hits me.  "Actually"

"Yes?"

"I need a big favor , you think you could stop by at my work tomorrow and pick up something for me?" I ask her "I ordered it to the office last week before this whole mess and it should be there tomorrow, I'm supposed to be on vacation and I also don't wanna go there"

"Of course yeah I can do that" she agrees "does it matter what time?"

"Any time past 10am it should be there , thank you Ang"

"No need to thank me , I'm glad to help. That's what best friends do" I smile as she speaks

"I love you"

"I love you too Court"