Insecurity (Edited)

Chapter 10: Visual Clue.

I got ready for my interview tonight, if I put it in words then you can think of it as a red carpet for CEO's instead of celebrities. I wore a colorful dress with sunset red, yellow, black, and white colored stripes, it had a black ribbon-belt around the waist and I wore black heels to match it. Last year I went wearing an electric blue blazer, a white blouse, and black skinny jeans, not the appropriate look for a new CEO that time but that was what I came up with then.

I grabbed my purse and I left the apartment only to meet a suited up Luke, "You look good.", he complimented, "Thank you. You look good too.", I told him, "Did they talk to you since you came back ?", he asked me as we walked to our cars, "They tried but I told Kate to tell them I wasn't around the office.", I admitted, "Savage.", he joked, I giggled, "Is it just me or are you not wearing an ounce of makeup ?", he asked, "Your eyes are not deceiving you Luke, I am not wearing makeup except for the lip-gloss.", I pointed to my lips, "You don't need it, you're naturally beautiful anyway.", he complimented, I blushed, "Nice red cheeks Rebs.", he smirked, I blushed more and giggled, "I'll see you there then.", he went to his car and I went to mine and we just drove off.

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(Lucas)

Beautiful. I can't find a word better than that to describe her. I see her and my heart just lightens up in her presence. She is just so natural and simple, even a week ago when she was at her worst she still captivated me. I could ask her out and give her the best time of her life but rejection from Rebecca Forde is already laid down in front of you before you even think of asking because she is not interested in dating. If only I could change her mind about those matters, if only I could tell her I love her without having to face rejection. Its funny, because now the man is afraid of a woman's rejection.

We arrived at the Visual Clue hall in their building, I wasn't one to be interviewed so I stood with other employees, I just need to wait a year more before I could start my own business. Not that I care about it but my ambitions are not staying in the employee stage, I want more for good. It was Rebecca's turn to be interviewed now, I stood just behind one of the interviewers and heard it all, "Ms. Forde, is it true you are having issues with the other 4 companies ?", asked one female interviewer, "Its not a big deal, no need to worry about that.", Rebecca retorted, she seemed so strong while answering their questions, its like she wasn't even in a devastated state last week, "Are you considering to move the company's location Ms. Forde ?", asked a male interviewer, "It is not decided whether I am going to move or not. However, I am looking forward to a better place for the sake of the workers if there is.", she answered and she walked away. The press was later escorted out of the hall and it was just CEO's and employees like myself.

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I saw her sitting at the bar alone again, so I did what I always do, company her. "You seem down.", I told her, "I am just not in the mood to be here. I would leave if I could but it would make my image look bad to people.", she said, "Since when do you care about your image in front of people ?", I asked, "I don't, its just that, as a CEO, people are always expecting allot from you. And leaving a Visual Clue invitation to a gathering will certainly raise questions. And I don't like interviews so much.", she retorted, I chuckled, "Well, they have a small garden at the back do you want to go ?", I asked her, "I know about the garden, I've never been there.", she said, "Well, you are going to be enthralled, come on.", I gestured to her with my head, she got off her seat and walked next to me, "Lunatic at 11 o'clock.", she whispered to me, I look slightly to the left and I see Scott, "Leave it to me.", I whispered back, "I thought children weren't allowed here.", he said as he held the hand of the tragic-excuse of a Barbie girl, "Leave her alone Scott.", I demanded, "Its Mr. Andrews for you employee.", he poked my shoulder, "Not with that attitude you're not. Beat it!", I got closer to his face and I swear I was going to punch the non-existent soul out of him until Hayden and Thomas stepped, "Whoa boys, what's the matter ?", Thomas held me back while Hayden took care of Scott, "Didn't you remind Visual Clue that kids are not allowed ?", Scott gestured to Rebecca with his head, "1. Just because you attempted to have sex with her, which is actually considered rape since she didn't want it doesn't make her a kid.", Hayden began, "2. She has more guts than us four men combined so you don't stand a chance.", Thomas added, "You get close to her one more time or even think of touching a single hair lock, God help me, I will rip you and your fake Barbie to pieces.", I released myself from Thomas's grip, "Lucas, enough.", he pulled me back and the four of us went to the garden alone.

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(Rebecca)

I never thought I would have Luke, Hayden, and Thomas stand up for me like that. I am not as close to Hayden and Thomas like I am to Luke but they are good people. "Sorry for setting you up with him Rebecca, if I had known his intentions I wouldn't have set you guys up.", Thomas said, "Its okay Tom, I took care of him when he attempted sex that night.", I admitted, "He said you almost stabbed him with a knife and strangled him.", Hayden said, "I did further than that. Just a few flips, a kick in his friendly area and 2 whip slashes on his back got him on the floor.", I told them, Hayden and Thomas were shocked, "Wow.", they both said, "I know.", Luke added, "The girls are worried about you Rebecca.", Hayden spoke, I rolled my eyes, "Look we know they are miserable, so does Jackson and Matthew, and because of us, but we're trying. Its their fault too you know.", Hayden continued, "Yea, Kelsey no longer wants to spend time with me, every time I tell her lets go out with the kids she tells me to spend time with my other girls. I don't have any other girls.", Thomas added, "Help us Rebecca, we're just as miserable as they are for pushing us away like that.", Hayden said, "And besides that, I found a pregnancy test in the bathroom, Kelsey is pregnant and she didn't tell me. I found out later from Riley, Andrea, and Jennifer.", Thomas added, so much happened while I was gone. "I can't talk to them and you know it guys.", I told them, "We know, we're not asking you to talk to them, we need advice Rebecca.", Hayden said, "I don't know what to do Hayden, I wish I could help, and I would if I could but as you know they are hard headed and never listen.", I reminded him, "I know that, but just tell us what would you do if you were in my position or Thomas, Jackson, or Matt's. All we ask for is advice.", he pleaded, "You're men, you should at least have one bit of control over them. Force them into a room and talk it out.", I told them, "Why do you think they're pushing you away ? They want you to fight back for them.", I added, "Try it.", I told them, "Thank you Rebecca.", they said, I nodded, "I'm going to the bathroom, continue your talk until I come back.", Luke left back inside and he was followed by Hayden later so it was just me and Thomas. I know for sure he is the one with most problems with Kelsey. "What do I do with Kelsey, Rebecca ?", he asked, "I just told you and Hayden.", I reminded him, "No I mean with her pregnancy, she didn't tell me and I don't like it.", he admitted, this was the first time I see Thomas like this, all sad and broken, "Did you talk to her about it ?", I asked, "No, she won't talk to me.", he told me, "Well you can try and-", before I could finish the sentence Thomas kissed me, I froze in my place for a second before I slapped some conscience into him, "Are you serious Tom ?", I snapped, "I'm sorry Rebecca.", he was wide-eyed and holding his left cheek, "You're wife is having your third child now, she is desperate for you to give her the attention she wants and you are here kissing me instead of going to her.", I was pissed off right now, "I'm sorry Rebecca, I really am, I don't know what has gotten into me.", he rubbed the back of his head, I know for sure he will sound sorry for doing such thing when he is a married man but I didn't like it, "I'll tell you what has gotten into you, you are getting bored and now you are going to play with girls, don't deny it Tom, every guy is eventually like that, so stop playing around and go to your wife now.", I ordered and he immediately went inside. I stayed a bit longer in the garden, with the silence, with myself. "This is messed up.", I whispered to myself.

The interviews were done and I headed home, its where I want to be right now.

Writer's Note: Chapter 10. Enjoy x