I woke up the next day to Chancelor leaving the bed probably going to the bathroom. I felt extremely empty and craved intimacy at this moment in my life. Brian was gone and I didn't exactly know what was going to happen and when he would return. I felt lonely and as if everything in my life was crumbling.
I couldn't call out of work again today so I was trying to mentally prepare myself for the day ahead.
"Babe," Chancelor called out to me interrupting me from my thoughts.
"Hmm," I hummed as I ran my fingers through my messy hair pulling it out of its loose bun.
"Where is your linen closet?" he asked as he adjusted the ties on his sweatpants.
"The door right across there," I pointed at the closet door. "There's extra toothbrushes and regular toothpaste in the medicine cabinet in the bathroom too," I told him.
"What's regular toothpaste?" He chuckled.
"Colgate," I slightly laughed. "I have to use sensitive toothpaste, my teeth are like babies." I admitted as he grabbed a hand towel and washcloth heading back to the bathroom.
My teeth were very childish and couldn't handle the ingredients in "adult" toothpaste resulting in my gums bleeding and toothaches after brushes which was extremely painful.
As Chancelor brushed his teeth, I laid my head back on my pillow just patiently waiting for his reappearance.
"You know it's 1:30?" Chancelor asked me.
"No I didn't know," I panicked as I hopped out of bed rushing to my closet.
"I'll get one of your suits out," Chancelor offered. "Go ahead and get in the shower," he said as I left the room and headed to the bathroom.
After my shower, I returned back to my room in a towel.
"I didn't know if you wanted to wear a skirt or pants, sooo I put both out" Chancelor said as he appeared behind me. "I made you some lunch," he told me before kissing the side of my neck slightly.
"Thank you," I said as I looked at the clock: 2:14pm.
I'm going to be late I thought.
As I was getting dressed, I settled on the skirt suit. Showing my legs boosts my mood and confidence for the day because skirts make my assets look good. I grabbed my heels and placed them at the door with my Rihanna stance socks that I planned on wearing.
"I put it in a container, so you don't be late. I can drive you," Chancelor offered.
"Thank you," I said as I went back to the door and grabbed my socks and heels placing them both on my feet.
As I grabbed my blazer and purse, Chancelor was behind me with my food in hand ready to go. We walked to his car and got settled in the seats. I grabbed my plate from him and started crushing. He made me two barbecque chicken wraps with banana peppers and lettuce in it. I took a sip of my water and thanked him again.
"No problem," he said as he parked his car in the garage.
We had seven minutes to spare. I finished my food and the rest of my water bottle before Chancelor broke the silence.
"Don't stress today, okay?" he said. "If you need a break, just come upstairs. I'll be bored," he slightly laughed.
"I will," I smiled. "Thank you for everything" I said as he leaned over the console and pecked my lips.
"It's cool," he said as he got out of the car walking over to my side to open my door helping me out. "You look good mama," he said as he watched me walk towards the elevator.
"Thanks," I giggled as he followed.
As the elevator came, I heard a voice requesting us to hold the elevator. Chancelor pushed the "door close" button on purpose, as I put my hand in the way holding the elevator for whoever wanted to catch the elevator too.
"Asshole," I mumbled as August appeared on the elevator.
"Hey B, thank ya. How are you today?" he asked completely ignoring Chancelor.
"I'm good, thanks. How are you and the fam?" I asked.
"Good, Kay came down to see you yesterday but you weren't there. I'll send her down today after school," he told me as I stepped off of the elevator.
"Okay, y'all have a great day!" I said as I eyed Chancelor as the elevator doors closed.
I walked to the front desk seeing it empty. I guess since I'm two minutes late, she couldn't wait? Well damn.
"Brianaaaaa" I heard Sasha sing.
"Sash," I said back.
"You know why I'm here," she whispered as she bought me a milkshake.
"Thanks boo," I said as I took a sip of this delicious drink.
"You're welcome," she said.
"Can you call Ryan?" She asked.
"Yep," I said as I dialed his extension.
"Briana, talk to me." He answered causing me to laugh.
"Sasha is here," I informed him.
"Tell her I'm coming," he said before he hung up.
"He's coming" I told Sasha as a smile formed on her face.
"I'll see you later," she said as she walked away with Ryan.
"Briana," Rayna said as she approached the desk.
"Hey Rayna," I smiled. "How are you?"
"I can't complain, just been having to visit the doctor more lately." she informed me. (If you wanna know the background to Rayna's health, go read Broken, it's an emotional August Alsina story)
"Ahh," I said. "I'll be praying for you," I said as she handed me a card.
"Kay wrote this for you," she smiled. "I'm going to get some groceries, do you need anything?" She asked.
"No, I"m fine. Thank you," I responded as I placed the card on my desk.
"You like cheesecake?"
"Mhm," I hummed.
"Well I'm going to bring you some. We can catch up and stuff, see you in a bit" she said as she left out of the front door.
"Hey B, Mariah's coming" Chancelor said as Mariah appeared behind my desk.
I rubbed her head as Chancelor called her so they could take a walk.
"See you later," he said as he walked out of the front door.
I then proceeded to actually doing my work. After a day filled with audits, requests, rude tenants, I was finally off. Chancelor met me at the elevator and drove me home.
"Want me to stay?" he asked as he walked me inside.
"Please," I whispered.
"I'm just going to get my bag," he told me as I nodded my head.
I kicked my heels off at the door and unbuttoned my blouse revealing my bra. I took my blouse off and pulled an oversized T-shirt over my head. I slipped my skirt off and climbed into bed. I was beyond exhausted.
As I was falling into a deep sleep, I felt Chancelor's arms around me.
"Goodnight baby," he said as he kissed the side of my neck.
"Goodnight."
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