obdurate

chapter three

»chapter three«

Resigned on friday,got employed on monday, I was more than fortunate, I jumped up in excitment as the elevator opened to usher me into the first reception , but something stopped me from moving,

a man was standing near the receptionist's desk, and there were conversing in a cordial manner, her girly laughter confirmed my thoughts, he was flirting with her and he was no other than my ex boss Jake, damm, what was he doing here

"Jake?",I said suprised, he turned quickly and I could vividly see the shock on his face , which quickly turned to a sly simper, "hi Sam"he said in a friendly tone that irritated me, "bastard, I said under my breath

"what are you doing here"I snapped walking to him

he chuckled "you are looking so good Sam"he playfully complimented, snobing my question

"What are you doing here Jake" I ordered ,I was three pace near him "nice hair" he smiled, shit I was trying so hard to control the anger that was at the verge of snapping, there were few people at the reception and the least I wanted was an embarrasing scene

"Jake" I murmured frowning,

the receptionist who had been so nice to me that morning , kept turning her gaze from Jake to me in total astonishment, Jake turned to her, smiling foolishly

"Annabel, meet my ex secretary Samantha , Samantha Annabel my.." he paused and stared at her, "your bed mate?" I thought

and stared at the receptionist who was patiently waiting for him to formally introduce her as his lover but no, "Annabel my friend"he said uneasily

she shot him a muderous look and angrily turned to her computer, "what were you expecting" I thought

"so what are you doing here"I asked breaking the silence

"Ben and I are friends " he nervously replied,

"good day Jake" I scornfully added and turned to the door, he cut my wrist before I could take another step,"what!" I snapped,which attracted the the stares of others, Annabel gave me a suprised look, "I'm sorry about..."

"dont you dare" I warned sternly, but my voice was down , and dragged my wrist out of his grip "you owe me no explanation Jake" I said calmly,and marched out "I will call you" he said

I didn't turn, I kept walking,fast , the stares weres petrifying,I gasped for air the moment I slammed my car's door ,

'what is wrong with you Samantha, I yelled at myself "why cant you control your damned emotion, "I continued "why are you been so pathetic" I sighed heavily "you own your life Sam"I said calmly, "I own my life"

I started my car and drove to my mothers, it was a nice fenced apartment in a very serene area, there were few people in the neighbour hood and most of them were married with kids, my mother had a garden near the house, and fruits of all sort,it was a natural area,

the scent of fresh tangerine leaves caught my breath as I walked in, I felt relieved ,for once in that day, I was not under pressure, I was not feeling nervy,or miserable, I was relaxed and safe , my son ran out to hug me, "mommy" he called cheerfully