After Kayla informs Doreen and Francis about the situation with the HR rep, Doreen tells her about the upcoming high school reunion. Francis, who is usually reserved, uncharacteristically insists that Kayla attends this time. Kayla listens to Francis as she enthusiastically suggests that Kayla should attend the high school reunion. Kayla hesitates, unsure about the idea. While a part of her is intrigued by the possibility of reminiscing and reconnecting with old friends, another part of her worries about facing the demons of her past. Still, she knows how persistent and convincing Francis can be. She still refuses and remembering what she faced in school he agreed to leave the matter. As she walks she bumped into a man in a gray suit which made her phone fall from hee hands.
As Kayla hurries to pick up her phone,she looks up to be meet with black eyes filled with surprise and something else she can't exactly decipher.she sees Marcello Rossi,her high school bully grinning smugly at her. "Well, if it isn't our little high school embarrassment!" he says, his voice dripping with mockery.
Kayla feels her cheeks redden with anger and humiliation, but tries to retain her composure. "Excuse me," she says coldly, picking up her phone and straightening up.Marcello smirks at Kayla, clearly enjoying the chance to taunt her. "I see life still isn't treating you kindly, huh?" he says with a sneer. "You're still the same as you were in high school. Poor and pathetic and no doubt alone I guess karma is a bitch uhn"."Karma's a b*tch, isn't it? I remember you embarrassed me in front of my friends in high school. I still have nightmares about that letter"."I bet you won’t show up to the reunion next week. You probably don’t want to embarrass yourself by coming alone. But then again, you’ve never had a boyfriend, right? Must feel lonely.
"You know Marcello, karma's a b*tch indeed. And you know what's even more hilarious? I didn't even write that letter. Someone must've fake it. I guess you're not as popular as you thought, huh? As for showing up at the reunion alone, well, at least I won't be a pathetic loser who has to pay for a date."Marcello, taken aback by Kayla's response, grits his teeth in anger but tries to maintain his cool demeanor. "Yeah right," he mutters under his breath, "Who would fake a letter like that?"
Kayla, feeling empowered, continues walking away, a small hint of a smile on her face. She knows that she's left him speechless, at least for now.As Kayla walks away from Marcello, she can feel her heart pounding in her chest. A mix of emotions swirls within her, from anger to satisfaction. She's glad that she was able to stand up to Marcello and give him a piece of her mind.
On the phone, Doreen and Francis listen intently to Kayla's story and offer their praise for her comeback. They can sense the change in Kayla's confidence.Doreen and Francis agree that the encounter with Marcello has added more urgency to Kayla's situation.
Francis says, "Babe, with Marcello being at the reunion, you really have to find a partner for the work function now."
Doreen nods in agreement and adds, "Yeah, you're probably right. We should start brainstorming ideas on where you can find a date, and how to get you ready for both events in a short amount of time."Marcello's phone rings, and he answers it to hear his brother on the other end of the line.
Marcello's brother asks, "Marcello, why didn't you tell me you were back? I had to hear it from mom that you were already back in town."
Marcello replies, "Yeah, I just got back. I was about to tell you."
His brother changes the subject. "Anyways, how was your day?" Marcello sighs and shares the recent encounter he had with Kayla.Marcello's brother listens to the story, his interest piqued. "Interesting," he says after Marcello finishes recounting the incident. "So Kayla stood up to you huh?"
Marcello scoffs. "Yeah, but it was nothing. She got a lucky shot in, that's all."
Marcello's brother, however, doesn't seem so nonchalant. "You know, I could find out more about her. Find a weakness."Marcello's brother, Alex, a scheming and manipulative man himself, grins at the idea. "I could dig up some dirt on her," he suggests. "Find something that will make her crumble."
Marcello hesitates for a moment, but the idea of getting revenge on Kayla is too tempting to pass up. "Do it," he replies. "Find out whatever you can about her."
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LOVE BETWEEN CUBICLES
Romance"Kayla, a young professional, finds herself caught between her career and her heart as she navigates the treacherous waters of her workplace. Caught in a web of power struggles and conflicting emotions, she crosses paths with Luca, a mysterious, att...
