Reminiscing

Work

Candice's POV~

In all of the time I had been working for Emerald, not once did I ever have an encounter with her at work.

I didn't even know who my boss was– a matter of fact– until the dreaded dinner.

The only other time I saw her here at the same building I worked at, was when she dropped by to bring me coffee.

So when I stepped in through one of the many Perez Incorporations buildings this morning and the first thing I spotted was an extravagant Emerald, I was quite surprised.

She was surrounded by a group of men and women in business suits.

Although there were many people surrounding her, she was the only one that caught my eyes.

She was dressed simply yet very alluring.

It was the way she made a simple button up shirt look so sexy and classy. Perfectly tucked in and the unbuttoned buttons at the top exposing her tan and busty chest. The way her black skirt clung to her curvy hips and thighs. The way her expensive Louboutin's made her legs look longer and desirable. Her wavy dark hair cascading down her shoulders and the way her plump lips moved while she talked to the people around her.

Her high cheekbones defining her face, making her look so beautiful and stern at the same time.

Then there were those deep, ocean blue eyes.

Her eyes lifted at that very moment, locking with mine for a split second, startling me as I quickly looked away, fumbling with the folder in my hands in a moment of panic. Thus causing the papers to scatter on the floor.

What am I doing? I thought to myself as I felt my face flushing.

I ducked my head in order to hide the deep red shade that had probably taken over my face.

This had to be one of the most embarrassing moments of my life.

You know, besides getting hit by a helmet in the middle of the school's hallway.

As I began to collect my papers from the ground, I noticed someone kneeling beside me and a smooth looking hand reaching out to collect papers as well.

"Don't torment yourself, hey, it happens to anyone." A woman I've seen at the reception offered with a smile.

"Thanks." I smiled as well.

"There's no time for comrades, she can gather the papers on her own. Get to work." I heard Emerald's sharp voice.

I clenched my jaw and glared at Emerald.

She wasn't looking at me though. Her eyes were focused on the woman helping me.

"Well, she seems rather pissed today." The woman muttered. "I'd love to help but its best I get back to work."

I thanked her once again as I finished collecting my papers.

I couldn't believe just how rude Emerald was being. I had no idea what had caused her to act in such a way with me. We were doing so well. Getting to know each other, yet it seemed like she was closing herself up.

It was almost as if she wanted to push me away.

Either way, I had no time for such games. If she couldn't figure out what it was she wanted then it would be her loss. Because I had my eyes focused on something else rather than her money. I was looking for love and honesty. If she couldn't provide me that, then I'd have to stop putting in an effort as well.

I wasn't going to be someone else's toy.

I wasn't going to be a mere object to be played with while her mind decided what it was she wanted. I had been put in a situation like that before and I wasn't looking for a repeat of that. I learned my lesson and I wouldn't fall into that pit again.

So with all of the pride I still possessed, I held my head high and I walked right past Emerald without acknowledging her.

It wasn't until I reached my office did I allow myself to react. And my heart beating sporadically was the first thing I felt. Then my nervousness got the best of me and I began to feel anxious.

My door was pushed open then and I almost died of a heart attack at that moment.

"I saw everything!" Audrey announced as she closed the door behind her in a haste. "And although you did a very good job walking past her, I knew you'd be in here panicking. So I came to help calm you down."

"God, Audrey, thank you so much." I almost sobbed as I threw myself in her arms.

She wrapped one arm around my waist while she ran the other one through my hair.

As my head rested over Audrey's chest and my ear pressed against it caught the sound of her steady heartbeat, I instantly relaxed and took a deep breath.

"Better?" Audrey questioned.

"Yes." I let go of her torso and took a seat at my chair. "Thanks for coming in."

"It's okay." She waved it off. "Anyway, I need to get back to work. Don't pay what happened any mind. Emerald was probably just jealous."

I nodded and decided to get some work done myself.

I was halfway done with entering the information to the business's records when my phone began to ring.

"Hello?"

"We're dropping by to bring you some lunch." I heard an all too familiar voice say.

"Jane?" I asked in shock. "You're in town?!"

"I am." She simply responded. "It was Nancy's idea to take your lunch and my idea to come along. Don't worry, we'll sneak in during your break."

Nancy thought about bringing me lunch?

It was kind of hard to believe, considering she had decided to let go of whatever we had in order to see me happy.

I was excited though.

Excited to know that she hadn't exactly given up yet.

I couldn't understand why that made me happy but it did. And even though I was excited by that fact, I wasn't exactly ready to see Nancy.

It was kind of awkward really.

Seeing her and not knowing what to do or how to act. I didn't want to remind her of what we once had because I wanted to move on from the past.

But Nancy was also a part of my past and I wasn't exactly ready to let her go just yet.

Who could possibly understand me?

I couldn't even understand myself!

I wasn't sure about what I wanted or who I preferred. I wasn't sure about what I felt towards one or another. I couldn't pick someone just yet.

Audrey was right—I needed to close a chapter in my life before beginning another one.

I had to speak to Nancy.

"Okay," I spoke into the phone. "See you then."

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