#11 :: Double Standards

Chapter 27.

Sasha

I was in the office listening to D'angelo and smiling at how much it reminds me of Orlando when Camilla came in.

"Hey girllll." I said to her.

"Her girl to you too. If you're going to use me as an alibi I would like to have a heads up."

"Huh?"

"Your husband called me. Said he hadn't seen you in a few days." She said with a raised eyebrow.

Uh oh. Covers blown.

"He needs to get a damn job then he won't be so up my ass!"

"Okay. But if you haven't been at mine, where have you been? Before you say your parents, don't lie because you can just about spend a hour let alone a week!"

"It's been 3 nights! He's exaggerating!"

"Okay. But you still haven't answered me. Where have you been?"

I sighed.

"I've been staying, with... my boyfriend." I said.

Did I just call Orlando my boyfriend?

"Sorry? I don't think I heard you. Did you just say your boyfriend?"

"Yes." I said with a smile.

"Sasha Marie Watson... and I hope you haven't forgotten that your last name is WATSON which is your HUSBANDS surname!"

"Shout a little louder why don't you. I don't think anyone can hear you!" I snapped.

"Okay. Sorry. But boyfriend? What the hell?"

"Okay so I've broken a rule or two. But do you know what? For the first time in years; I'm actually happy. I've found someone who gets me. Who is attentive, loving and caring."

"Who is he? Do I know him?"

"Yep. You do. Well know of him at least."

"What does that mean?"

"It's... erm... Mr Hull." I said.

Camilla gasped.

"I know I know! I know it's against company policy! I knowwww! So you have got to keep quiet. This is why when he's here we try to act as if we haven't just had morning sex!"

"I can't believe this. Not only are you cheating on your husband but with one of our kids father!"

"I knowww! It's so wrong but feels so right!"

"You know Troy is going to kill you."

"No he isn't. He ain't going to find out. When he does it will be too late. Besides. You are going through a really bad break up and I'm helping you through it."

"Yes... so I heard." She said.

"Don't judge me."

"I'm not. Just find it rich all of what you was saying the other day.."

"And that still stands. Pssshhh Troy has cheated on me most of our marriage. So payback is a bitch. Plus I am leaving him. I always said this, just waiting to take over. Once my salary changes I'll be handing him the divorce papers myself."

"Well. If you're sure. Whatever makes you happy. Just be careful."

"I will I will." I said with a smile.

"Good now fill me in girl because I feel I've missed out on so much."

"Girllll..." I said as I began telling her about me and Orlando. I had been DYING to tell someone and I was glad that I was able to tell my best friend and have her not judge me.

Once I got home my whole mood changed. Ever since Troy became unemployed he has become part of the furniture. Literally. I don't know what my sofa looks like anymore.

"And where have you been?" He says.

"Working. You should try it some time."

"Don't be so insensitive Sasha."

"Oh please. I have tried with you I really have but you don't want to work. All you want to do is sit on your ass and expect to sponge off of me. Then you want to question me as if you have a right. First thing in the morning, you're asking me where am I going as if to say I would be going anywhere else other than work. Then you're calling Camilla; asking her if I'm there as if I haven't already told you I'm there. She didn't want you knowing about her personal business yet there you are blabbing your big mouth. It's a sign that you really need to get a J-O-B!! I'll even give you the money to join up with Uber! Anything. Just to get you out of my hair!" I said very much frustrated.

Troy jumped up.

"You BITCH!!"

"I beg you pardon?!"

"You'd rather give me the money to join Uber but wouldn't when I was asking you to help me expand!"

"It's a good thing too! My money would have gone right down the drain!" I said.

Damn that was mean Sash.

"Look. I'm sorry. I was just trying to get you active. Working for Uber wouldn't have to be permanent. Just to save and start something of your own. You still have the connects. All you got to do is save. But you can't do that from sitting on your ass."

"I guess you're right. I'll think about it. I'll look into it tomorrow."

"Good. Now I'm going to cook dinner. Spaghetti bolognese?"

"Yeah. Sounds nice."

"Cool." I said as I stated cooking.

Unbeknownst to Troy I've been crushing up sleeping pills and adding it to his tea and dinner. Means I can slip out and he sleeps the whole night through.

"Dinners ready, your camomile tea is also there. I'm going to have a bath."

"Can't you eat with me?"

I rolled my eyes.

"Okay. Let me bath first." I said as I walked off to the bathroom.

Once I finished I put my robe on and went into the kitchen warmed up our food and sat down to eat.

"This is nice isn't it?"

"Yeah it is." I said just hoping the pills would kick in sooner rather than later.

"I was thinking about what you said and I'll definitely look into joining one of the cab firms. I need to get back on my feet."

"You also need to go back to counselling and anger management."

"Sasha..."

"What? It's true. You're going to be working for someone else. They will be above you. Your temper can and will get you into trouble. So... if you mean all of this and you really want to do this, you got to get help."

He sighed which lead to him yawning.

"Okay okay. Thanks for the dinner babe. I'm going to lay down. Feeling tired." He said.

I watched him lay down and I started to clean the kitchen. By the time I was done I could hear Troy snoring.

"Troy... Troyyyyy.... TROY!!"

Nothing. Not even a flinch. I took off my robe and flung on my heels and trench coat; I then grabbed my bag and headed out the front door...