I woke up some moments later in the back room Deidra used for her staff.
"Dee, Syd."
Footsteps were heard as they came across the room to me.
"We're here. What the hell happened?"
"Syd let her rest. Ask what happened when she's up and okay."
"Fine, fine."
"How long did I black out for?"
Sydonie said, "just a little under 10 minutes. But don't worry u didn't even hit the floor before a sexy man caught you."
"Maybe he'll want follow up checks," I said laughing.
"Is that all you two think about? Even in your state Lila."
"No, how's the party? Everything still going smoothly?"
"Yeah and Mari proposing brought it on another level."
I couldn't verbally respond due to my feeling nauseous and lightheaded again, so I just nodded.
"Did you eat today?"
The telltale blush on my cheeks gave me away and Sydonie sighed. I could see she was biting back a feisty response.
"We've had this convo Lila. I'm going out to get something for you to eat because I know you won't leave before the party is over. I'll be back as soon as possible."
I smiled watching her walk out the room. Most people would see Syd as heartless but in reality she was one of the most caring persons I knew.
As Deidra was about to speak there was a knock at the door.
I couldn't see who was at the door but I could hear the conversation.
"I just came to check up on Lila."
Nah it couldn't be.
"Sure, come in. I know she'd like to thank the guy that helped save her from falling."
He was dressed in white pants, a white tee with a jeans jacket. As usual his stance had me thinking he belonged in a magazine. He was too sexy. But as I saw him I remembered I was beyond upset with him.
For 1, I kept thinking about him. Having dreams, wishing he'd call or something. I wasn't amused with him constantly being in my thoughts.
Then for 2, he hadn't been to the office to discuss his account but had emailed me saying he may work with another marketing firm so why was he even at the party and helping me at that.
"Lil, I'll be right back. I need to check on the bar."
"Always in manager mode."
He stared and so did I.
I thought our staring match would never end.
"You're welcome."
"What?"
"Well I'm assuming you were saying thank you and I just couldn't hear."
"You thought wrong, no one asked you to help me, furthermore acts of kindness shouldn't always require payment of any form."
I got up and started putting on my shoes when he said the unthinkable.
"I know why you can't seem to give a guy a break."
"Enlighten me, why is it."
"At first I thought you were batting for the other team but then I realized you just wanted someone you could never have."
I glared at him, daring him to continue.
"You're in love with Mari, right? It was pretty clear. I saw you at your nephew's birthday party and earlier when he proposed to Morgan. Your facial expression said it all. Longing. Want. Despair."
I said nothing so he carried on.
"It's actually funny. I'm sure many guys would jump at the opportunity to be with you and you won't give them the time of day because you secretly want your brother-in-law."
I think he had more to say but by then I was upset beyond words. I walked over to him and slapped him. I should be scared, he had a couple inches on me plus he was a muscular man but he had ventured in unspoken territory and I wasn't the least bit amused or scared.
"Next time, get your facts right before you assume and judge people, it will save you from another handprint in your face."
A/N Marcus said whuttt!!
Lila slapped Marcus!!! 🐸🍷
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