He's not my dad

Chapter 22

Monday morning had come around too quickly, I was still staying at chucks as he insisted It would be for the best while I was still upset. I had done my best to hide the dark circles that resided under my eyes. I had spent an hour writing out my resignation so I had not stopped crying. I loved my job and hated that I had to leave.

I loved my job I really did but I wouldn't be able to see Greg without getting upset. He had hurt me and I would he be able to bare being around him. It may have been easier if not everyone knew about us but they did. It was time for me to be a grown up and branch out on my own.

The office was busy when I arrived , everyone was behaving normally so it was clear that they weren't aware of the issues between their boss and me.  I quickly sat at my desk and saw I was inundated with emails from Greg. I deleted them without reading. 

Mr Benjamin wasn't in yet so I quickly dropped my resignation on his desk. When I left I saw someone from the mail room heading towards me with a large arrangement of roses. I took a harsh breath, I hoped that I was wrong and they were for someone else.

"Taylor white" the man said with a smile.

"Send them back please, I have hay fever" I said sharply.

The man looked uncomfortable but did as I asked.

"Mr Benjamin could i have a word" I said as he walked towards his desk.

"Of course Taylor, come in"  he was his usual chipper self, I hoped he would understand my decision.

I sat across from him and watched him pick up the envelope that held my resignation.

"Mr Benjamin that's my resignation, I wanted to tell you in person but I know it also has to be done in writing. I have really enjoyed working for you, I doubt I would ever get a better boss. But it's time for me to move on" my voice cracked betraying me.

"Can I ask why the sudden decision, do you have a new job"

I shook my head.

"You are aware you have to work the week out" he sounded surprisingly understanding.

"I do and I'm happy to help you hire my replacement, there's a lady in research that would love the chance"

He nodded and read the paper that laid in his hands. "Send me her name and I will contact her manager. I have to admit I'm shocked and disappointed to be loosing you but I'm sure you've thought it through"

My boss and I discussed his weeks schedule then he excused me back to my desk.

The familiar man from the mail room was again stood by my desk. This time he was holding a giant stuffed bear.

"Send it back, I'm not a child " I said before he spoke.

The man gave me a sympathetic smile and left, I had a feeling that it wouldn't be the last time I saw him today. It just showed how much Greg thought of me, if he seriously thought gifts were a good idea then he was an idiot.

I sent chuck a text to tell him about the mornings events, he sent me back a laughing emoji. I hadn't found it funny but when I thought about it more it was rather comical.

Tracy from research came to watch my work at 11, she was going to shadow me for the week as mr Benjamin had agreed to give her the chance. Tracey was watching everything I did, she really wanted to do a good job.

Tracy suddenly stopped paying attention to me and was looking at the back of the office with interest. I followed her eyes and saw basket headed my way, it was full of sweet treats.

"I'm on a diet" I called.

The man smiled apologetically and turned on his heel.

"What's that about" Tracy asked.

"Just some idiot sending me gifts"

Luckily Tracy took me for my word and didn't ask any questions.

I was just taking Tracy out for lunch when we ran into the man from the mailroom again.

"What's your name, I feel like we should be friends. I've seen you so many times today" I joked as he walked towards me.

"Shane, I've got another gift. I'm sorry about this , I told him you were just going to send it back but he wouldn't listen" Shane was smiling at Tracy, I felt like a third wheel.

"So what is it" I asked.

He handed me 2 printable tickets to see my favourite band.

"You don't like loud music" Shane said with a wink.

"Exactly" I said with a laugh.

Once me and Tracy was alone she asked what was going on, she thought I was playing hard to get.

"I was dating mr groves, we broke up yesterday. He's trying to win me back, fucking idiot. " my voice was neutral, I don't know how I managed it.

After an enjoyable lunch that consisted of real food and not desert. I was still sad I would be lying if I said I wasn't. I loved Greg and I wouldn't be able to get over him so quickly, however I had made my decision and I was going to stick to it.

When we got back to my desk I found Shane sat on it with a box in his hand.

"This is getting beyond a joke, can you hold the fort. I want to return this one myself" I took box  without looking at the contents.

I stormed to the elevator, my anger built more on the way up to his office. By the time I was at his door I was shaking, I didn't even knock at his door I just slammed the door open. Greg was in a call, he smiled at me until he saw my face.

"I'll call you later something important just landed on my desk" Greg said before returning his phone to the hook.

"You've got more chance of getting the president to blow you than having me on your desk again you prick" I shouted as I threw the red box at him.

He jumped from his chair as the box hit his head.

"You didn't like it"

"I don't want anything from you, I wanted this to end amicably but your forcing my hand." I was almost foaming at the mouth.

"Please Taylor , we need to talk. We both said things that we didn't mean"

I put my hand up to silence him "I didn't, I said exactly what I meant. We're done, I want things that you can't give me. Anyway why would you want to be with a foolish child"

"I didn't mean that, please Taylor" my resolve was wavering, I had to get out of there.

"If you ever had any feelings for me you would let me go, my hearts breaking. Please at least allow me to keep my pride intact" I closed this door and ran.