BROKEN HEART

#9- OVERPAID.

   I didn't know when I fell asleep,but when I woke up, I was on the couch and Nicholas was no where to be found.

I raised my body to sit on the chair, but I was a bit surprised when I felt an unfamiliar weight on my thighs.

I looked down and that was when I saw my boss' large body below me, his head was resting on his arms, which were cautiously placed on my thighs while he sat on the floor.

Observing my body some more, I realized I was halfway covered in a grey blanket.

Did he fall asleep while trying to make sure I don't catch a cold?

But why?, I stared at his silky black hair in confusion, why was he paying so much attention to me.

Still in my state of confusion, I felt him moving and the first thing that came to my head was to lay back down,I didn't want to disturb him since he already did a lot for me.

I didn't think fast enough before I knew it , he was already awake, he lazily opened his eyes and raised his head up.

It seemed like he hadn't yet had a grasp on the situation until our eyes met.

When I looked into his beautiful  brown eyes , I saw a flash of panic in them.

He immediately moved away from me, and lowered his head shyly, I dropped my leg from the couch and turned to face him.

"Sorry I woke you up". He apologized in a low tone.

"Oh you didn't, I actually woke up a few seconds ago, I'll get to work now, I'm sorry ,I came here , ruined your shirt, slept on your couch and haven't done anything".

I stood up immediately and dropped the blanket on the chair, when I turned, he stood up too.

"It's late , you should go home". When I heard him, I turned towards the clock hung on the wall, it was really past 8 O'clock.

"I didn't know if it was okay to wake you up, so I let you sleep some more, when I realized the weather was cold  I brought you a blanket but accidentally fell asleep too". He explained.

"I'm really sorry sir!, I've troubled you a lot today, I'm also sorry about the shirt ".

I took a very deep bow, I was so embarrassed, I felt useless, I came to work but ended up making my boss take care of me.

"I told you it was okay, besides I wouldn't have let you work if you were not feeling okay ".

He looked at me again, his eyes were like that of a scanner, it went from my head down to my toes, then up again finally stopping at my stomach.

I realized he was trying to figure out how to ask me.

"Are you-" "oh yeah".

I put my hands a bit inside my trouser, he was caught off guard since I didn't tell him to look away, but when he saw my hands, he turned away immediately.

I smiled inwardly, some manners he had, when I got the toy out, I looked at him, he still had his back to my face, waiting for the command.

"You can look now". I finally announced, like an obedient dog, he turned to me.

I gave the toy a light dust before handing it to him.

"Thank you ". I added as he took the doll from my hand.

It was at that moment when I gave him the toy that something struck my mind.

How long was I sleeping for again?. Shit.

I didn't even want to turn to check my pants, deep down in me I knew the deed had been done.

"Is anything the matter?". He asked snapping me from my thoughts while I smiled awkwardly.

"Uhm, can you... could you please help me with a jacket".

I asked nervously with that awkward smile still on my face, he looked confused, I couldn't help but curse inside, how do I explain this to him.

"Wait here." He finally said breaking the silence, I stood as still as a statue till I saw him go in.

I immediately turned towards the couch and lifted the blanket up, luckily I didn't destroy his expensive furniture.

I folded the blanket neatly and placed it back on the couch. Just in case of anything, I turned my back to the couch and waited for him to return.

In what seemed like only a few minutes, he returned with a small jacket in his hand.

"It was the smallest I could find". He explained placing it in my hand. "Thank you, I promise to return it tomorrow".

"It's okay, your pay for the week is on the table, don't forget to take it before you leave".

I nodded and waited for him to go in before tying the jacket on my waist, it was my size, but it didn't seem like it belonged to Rebecca, I smiled again before packing my things and left.

I wonder if Elijah will be at home today, if I walk fast enough I will be able to meet the last bus to take me home......

When I got home, Elijah wasn't back yet, so I went ahead and prepared dinner.

Wether he comes tonight or not, I'm going to eat very well , I may not be very rich but my health should come first.

I waited a bit  for him, but considering that I didn't want to wait too long, I decided to call him.

I placed my finger over the call button hesitatingly before finally tapping on it.

He didn't answer the first three times I called but I wasn't ready to give up yet. I need to know if he'll return or not.

"What is it?". I finally heard him ask lazily. "Uhm babe, will you be returning home tonight?". I asked nervously.

"I'm currently busy right now, is there anything you want". He asked avoiding the question.

"I was about to have dinner and I was wondering if I should wait for you". There was a brief silence.

"You don't ask me other times do you?... I'll be back soon so wait if you want". "I-". *Beep. "Hello?".

He ended the call. He should've at least waited for me to end the call since I was the one who called.

How inconsiderate, he didn't ask about me nor answer my questions, instead he threw rude comments at me.

The relationship is between two people so why does it feel like I'm the only one trying.

It's like I'm giving out more than I'm receiving. Why's he more annoying these days

*Sigh. Be positive, relationships are bound to have problems.

I dropped the phone on the table in front of me and picked up my bag.

I took out the piece of paper from inside and smiled at it before unfolding it.

My expression soon changed when I read the content of the paper- not again.

Nicholas decided to pay me weekly, but of recent I had been noticing something different, aside from his unusual kindness, why was I getting overpaid?