Between The Two

Chapter 3

ANDREA'S POV

    The weekend passed fairly quickly. I didn't go to work on Friday and decided to just go on Monday.

     I have gotten dressed for work already. I'm going to get shit done and not let my personal life in the way of work.

     The bags under my eyes don't look too noticeable after I covered it with makeup. I dressed as I did everyday to work; a simple blue blouse, a black pencil skirt and black heels.
   
      I pick up bag and head out. Chucky already left for work earlier so I'll have to lock up.

        I ordered an Uber which was now waiting for me outside the apartment. I'll try my best to go through this day without any hitch and hopefully the rest of the week .....the year.

    After a twenty minutes drive, we finally stop at BRITTLESTONE ENTERPRISE. I immediately feel inferior. Though I've been working here for years, I've gotten used to how massive this place was.

    Unconsciously, I straighten my skirt and head inside. I greet a few people on the way upstairs. I didn't have friends which was good so I didn't have to stop on the way to talk to anyone.

      I arrive at the front of his door.

    'deep breaths Andy, you can do this'

    After much hesitation, I finally open the door. I see him at his desk typing away on his laptop. He doesn't even try to look up to see who entered.

      "Good morning Mr Brittlestone".

Once he hears my voice, he stops what he's doing and looks up at me. His expression is completely unreadable except his jaws clenching a little bit.

     "And what do you think your doing here?" He raises his brows, looking very irritated to see me here.

    "My job, sir, I'm here to do my job".

   "I thought I told you I don't want to see you again".

   "Yes you did but that was outside work sir. I believe I still have one more year before I'll be dismissed, and I'm determined to work that one year" I say with as much professionalism as I can muster.

      He looks at me like I'm some kind of disposable substance.

    "If you are so determined to work, why weren't you at work on Friday?"

    "A PERSONAL matter arose that I had to take care of, I apologize for my impromptu absence, it won't happen again". I say in a hurry.

     He stares at me then scoffs. Returning back to his work, I turned around to my desk.

   Yep that's right....my desk is in his office!!! He had it arranged when we were "together" so he can "access me better".

     I sit down and get to work. All the paper work from last week has been piled up and is looking like a real pain in the ass right now.

     Going through the paperwork, I realized that in just a span of three day that I was gone, we have had three different major companies sign multimillion dollar contracts with us.

     There are so many business information I have to go through and analyze then submit to Raymond for his opinion.

   And apart from from the three companies that we have contracts with, we have two others offering business proposals.

   All in all today is gonna be a very tiring and shitty day, I might as well get started if I want to make it to lunch time.

       About six hours have passed, going from one meeting to another, by now I'm completely exhausted. It's twelve o'clock and I need to get something to eat.

     "Mr Brittlestone, I'm going for a lunch break I will be back before one o'clock". I say then begin to walk towards the door.

     "Andy" my heart pounds as he mentions my pet name.

      "Get me my usual coffee" he says and continues typing.

    I don't move and he notices. He stops typing and looks up at me.

     " I just wanted to clear things up" I try steadying my shaky voice.

     "I would suggest that you address me as my full name or better still my last name as this is a professional environment, Mr Brittlestone. Calling me by my nickname or a pet name is highly unprofessional, .....sir". I say all at once with an intense amount of seriousness and professionalism.

      He looks taken aback at my outburst. After he regains himself, a smirk appears on his lips but I see his lips twitch abit, meaning he's mad.

      "Alright miss Andrea, if it's up to your liking, would you get me my coffee?". He scowls and starts typing.

       I won this argument, obviously,so why do I still feel like shit???!!!. I look up at his smug face and a sinister smile spreads across my face as an idea creeps into my head.

    "How would you like your coffee, Mr Brittlestone?" I ask with the most sweetest smile.

     I notice him flinch in annoyance.

   "What do you mean by that, Andy.....I mean miss Handler?". His brows furrow and jaw clenches.

      "I mean what coffee do you want? How do you want it made, sir?" I ask ever so innocently.

      "But you know my usual, miss Handler" my name slips from his mouth coated in venom.

      "But I don't, if not I wouldn't have asked sir". I'm enjoying this very much

      "But you do know it, as it is the same one you have gotten for me for the past four years now". He says almost yelling at me.

     "Ohhhhh I see the problem here now, sir. It seems you are mistaken. You see the person who has been getting you your usual coffee for four years is ANDY. The person standing in front of you is Andrea". I finish with a smirk then smile.

   I watch Raymond as his patience physically diminishes. I feel triumphant inside as I see him crack.

    "Are you playing with me, Andrea?" He says in a low growl.

   With a smirk I walk closer to him.

    "Wouldn't dream of it, sir".

The tension in the office is so tangible, you can almost see it.

Before he could reply, the door is swung open and two people burst in, one I identify as Raymond's secretary, Carmen.

     "I'm so sorry sir. I tried to stop her but she insisted on seeing you and just wouldn't let me stop her". Carmen says out of breath.

    The other lady is familiar in a way but I can't put my finger on it. She's...... excessive. Blonde hair, blue eyes, wearing a leopard skin print material she wants to call a dress. Her bright red lips is something that will make her standout in a crowd.

    The annoying clack clack of her heels begins to get to me.

     "Ray Ray, they wouldn't let me come see you" I recognize the whiney voice instantly.

    I didn't want to believe it but as I turn and see Raymond smile, a smile I could never get out of him, I realize who this lady is.....

       "Lyla, my love".

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