Royals'

Nine.

"Everyone up and about! We have to get ready to go on set." I said riding a scooter around my company. It has been about a month since I have been doing some actually work. Staying home taking care of Sherwin and Mason was a serious distraction.

"Mrs.Royals' there is someone down in the lobby awaiting your presence." A thin blonde woman, whom's name was absent to me at the moment.

"Who?" I asked.

"Um..I believe his name was Sherwin." She replied blushing.

"Thank you." I nodded, turning my scooter around I headed into the elevator to take me to the main floor; as I stepped on November ran inside after me.

"Hey girl! What's good?" She asked, causing me to chuckle. I took in her laid back appearance and slightly frowned. November was never in a rush to dress up a little for work. I am just glad that she actually wore jeans today instead of sweatpants or joggers like she normally did.

"I am eager to get on set. It seems like everyone is moving extremely slow today." I replied, pushing the elevator button.

"Girl you needa cut them off! Snip,snip! If they ain't acting right." She replied, biting her nails then spitting them onto the floor.

"Must you do that?"

"Do what?" She asked as she spit out another nail.

"Spit your nails out onto the floor." I said, while I looked up at the red led descending number on the top of the elevator.

"I'm not about to swallow them girl! What's wrong with you?" She asked as the elevator stopped on the main level. Sighing, I simply ignored her then rode off.

"What are you doing here?" I asked Sherwin as I neared him. He was supposed to be on bed rest for a couple more days.

"This is you, huh?" He grinned in amazement as he looked about the lobby. Frowning, I ran a hand over my face. He had a serious thing for deflecting questions.

"Yes, this is Cymplicity. Now what are you doing here; this is not a playground." I questionably stated.

"I can't come and see my favorite lady?" He asked loudly causing people to turn their heads towards us.

"Sherwin, I am very busy right now. Go back to the house." I snapped, attempting to walk away.

"Come on Yaz, you've been up in here all day, let me take you out for lunch." He pleaded.

"Please stop, I have work to do." I replied attempting to walk away. I did not get far before I felt a hand grab my arm causing shivers to shoot through my body.

"Yaz..." Sherwin pleaded.

"Fine! Twenty minutes."

"Girl I only need five." He replied winking and licking his lips. I then noticed November quickly walking towards us. Bracing myself for her ambush of a thousand questions, I slowly closed and opened my eyes.

"Who dis?" She asked looking Sherwin up and down with a mug as if she were offended that he had his hand on my arm. I watched as Sherwin released my arm then sized November up.

"Don't worry 'bout none of that fam, mind yo business." He replied grabbing onto my arm again. I could feel the tension quickly escalating in the massive room.

"November this is Sherwin. Sherwin, November. Now that introductions are made, November please find something to do until I come back from lunch."

"With that clown? I thought we would go to lunch together today." She pouted.

"I know, I am sorry. We always have lunch together, so missing one day can not be that bad. I will see you later,ok?" I said attempting to keep the peace between us. I have noticed that her temper was a very deadly one, so I would rather be on her good side.

"Iight." She said with an attitude then stormed off. Was that jealousy? Shaking my head, I looked over to Sherwin whom wore a smirk then walked ahead of him out of the revolving doors into the warmness of outside.

"What are you in the mood for beautiful?" He asked wrapping his arm around my waist. Immediately shaking it off of me, I squinted my eyes at him.

"I am MARRIED, Sherwin. Please behave yourself or go back to the house." I replied as one of my cars pulled up. I could hear him chuckling as we climbed into the backseat.

"Where is the old Yasmine? The one who wanted to have fun all of the time." He asked picking at the lace on my shirt.

"That Yasmine died when you disappeared." I mumbled looking out of the window. The remainder of the car ride was inaudible.

***

"Are you ready to tell my what happened to you?" I asked Sherwin as he took a large bite out of his sandwich that I had to pay for.

"Nah. Let's talk 'bout you instead. Like how did you end up with that busta." He nodded referring to Mason.

"Do not call him that. We met at his company, while I was an intern." I replied sipping on my lemonade.

"So he was giving you a lil sum more than just business skills huh?"

"I do not see why this is any of your business." I replied glancing at the time on my watch.

"You missed me?" He asked suddenly as his hand shot out across the wooden table to grab mine. Blushing I slowly looked away from his penetrating gaze.

"One could say that." I replied tightening my grip on his hand. No. What was I doing? This was wrong, wrong, wrong!

"You let that busta taste your cookie?" He asked causing my face to turn garnet red.

"Can we please change the subject now? You are making me feel very comfortable." I replied.

"Does he touch you like I did?" Sherwin asked coming around the table to sit next to me.

"Shhh...baby girl. Relax." He replied as he sat down then attempted to slide his hand below.

"SHERWIN!" I yelled jerking up. "That's enough." I stated firmly then quickly got up from the table and headed to the restroom with my head down.

Inside of the privacy of a stall, I flung myself against the wall panting. I really needed a wet wipe.

This was wrong on so many levels but I was secretly enjoying the thrill. I just hope it does not take me deep down under.