The Lives We Live

Chapter 2

The next morning, the brunette was in her office, scrolling down her Facebook feed, she heard a knock on her door. Toni sighed. "Come in," she said as she turned off her iPhone and looked at the door to find Veronica walking into the office.

"Morning Tiny." She said as she took a seat in front of her sister.

"Good morning sis. Want something to drink?" She asked looking at her sister.

"I already told Jane to get us coffee. What's wrong? You look sad."

Toni shrugged. "Bored, tired and I'm really not in the mood to work. I just want to go to the mountains for a couple of days."

"Then go, are you worried about work? I'll handle it. Go if you want."

The newspaper owner shook her head. "I'm not worried about the work."

"Then what's wrong Tiny?"

"I'm worried if I made the right decision," She said looking at her sister hoping that she would understand what she means.

Veronica laughed. "Sis, what you did was absolutely wrong. We already talked about it and we have agreed that it was wrong. But you insisted."

"I'm still insisting!"

"Then why are you analyzing now if it's right or wrong? What? Do you regret it?"

Toni shook her head frantically. "Of course not! I don't regret anything Vee, if I didn't take that decision I wouldn't have lasted in the newspaper this long. I would have left New York and went to live in the mountains. Anyway, you should prepare yourself, in a year you are going to take my place in this company."

"Don't worry, I'm always here for you. A month, or a year. I'm always here for you." Veronica said as she kissed Toni's head.

"I love you, sis."

"Love you too baby."

"Cancel everything I have for today, I'm going to the mountains."

"What about that appointment you have in a few hours?"

Toni sighed. "I'm really not in the mood." She said as she got up from her chair and walked out of her office.

Veronica  sighed and picked up the phone dialing the new employee's number to inform her that her interview was postponed for next week.

As the day passed for Cheryl, she decided to continue her unpacking and started to organize everything.After she was done, she made her way to their bedroom window and sighed looking at the sky.

Closing her eyes, all she could see was how the stranger was leaning in and their noses were brushing against each other. Will I ever find her? What has she done to me? Cheryl, you are married! She thought as she shook her head and made her way back into the living room. She found Reggie sitting on the couch so she made her way to sit beside him.

"Kids went to sleep?"

The redhead nodded. "Yeah, how was your first day at work?"

"Surprisingly well. How was your day?"

Cheryl sighed. "As you can see I unpacked a few more boxes."

Reggie nodded. "Want a glass of wine?"

"Please? Thanks, baby."

Reggie stood up and made his way to pour his wife a glass of wine. "Here you go. Let's watch a movie."

"I don't want to watch a movie," The redhead said pouting. "I'm hungry."

"Want me to cook for you something real quick?"