Dripping Exclusives

(2) Office Affair

Ryan

Wednesday
5:45

And to me, you are the star of the show still

The song fills my office as I finish sending the last email of the day. It was in my plans to leave a bit earlier but the amount of documents on my desk says otherwise.

Clicking out the browser, I press the option to shut down the desk top computer. Pushing my chair away from the desk, I reach for my brief case and keys that sit on the counter behind me.

I turn off the light, the natural sun light still lighting up the room. That usually brightens up the dim mood that I kept in this room. There's time where I genuinely hate my job but it keeps the bills the paid and then some. In this economy, it's a win that most can't relate to so I try to be grateful.

Locking the door behind me, my eyes furrow hearing low talking. The tone sounding harsh yet melodic. "Really James, you had one fucking job bruh! One job and you can't even do that", I turn the corner, seeing Saniya to be in a moment of distress. I check my watch, wondering why she would still be here at this hour. "And what are you doing that's more important than picking up your wife...thank God someone isn't chasing me or some shit", she trails off, her face fuming.

Noticing me, she frowns deeply. "Whatever, i'm just gonna get a Uber or something. Stay where you at too, don't even come home", Saniya hangs up the phone and turns to look at me with a sheepish smile. "Don't mind me, this is so embarrassing", she says more so to herself.

"Need me to give you a ride?", I offer and her eyes widen.

     "Mr. Gears it's fine, I don't need you going through all that trouble", she waves me off.

    I touch her shoulder. "It's not trouble, I offered. I got time, Saniya.", I assure her, reaching around her to press the down button on the elevator.

   "Okay", she gives in, sliding a hand down her face in defeat. "Um, how was your day", she tries to start conversation on the walk down to my car.

    "It was good, I finished booking the flights and hotel rooms for our company trip in a few weeks. Preparing for this concert is taking a lot out of me", I vent. Our company has a bunch of employees and remembering all of their names and information takes a lot. On top of the other responsibilities that I have to finish. Something tells me I'll have to hire a assistant soon because it's becoming too much to bear.

     Saniya nods. "Yeah I saw the mass email about it. I'm actually excited"

   "Excited? It's a work trip"

    She shrugs, "We won't be working the whole time. There's still night time, don't a square", she nudges me, her mood seeming to be lighter.

      Saniya walks in front of me, slightly. I don't understand how someone could mistreat her. If she called or needed anything from me, I'll rush to be at her rescue. With beauty like hers, she could have anything she wants from me.

    Entering my car, I pass her phone so she can type the directions in. "This shit is nice", she comments, leaning back to put on her seatbelt. "Leather seats", she rubs a hand over the material. "I know this shit sucks when it's hot"