The Lives We Live

Chapter 5

After discussing Cheryl's salary and contract, the redhead took a deep breath and looked into Toni's eyes. "W-Who's Diane?"

Toni's head snapped to the woman's direction, she took a deep breath. "She's the editor of the newspaper. Anyways, how many years have you been married, Cheryl?" She asked changing the subject.

"I've known him since I was sixteen and we got married at the age of twenty. I've been with him for almost 13 to 14 years."

"They say thirteen is a horrible number."

"Maybe, but some people like that number." The redhead mumbled.

"And are you from those people?"

But before Cheryl could answer, the brunette's office door opened, revealing that Diane was the one behind it.

"Hey D, come in," Toni said standing up, Cheryl looked at the blond with a polite smile also standing up. "Did you meet Cheryl?" Toni continued eyeing the two.

Diane looked at Cheryl from top to bottom, with a smirk she responded. "No one introduced me yet."

"Cheryl Blossom, she's taking Veronica's place in IT." She then looked at the redhead, "Diane, the editor of the newspaper," She continued as Cheryl shook Diane's hand.

Cheryl shook the blonde's hand with a polite smile. "It's a pleasure to meet you."

"You too."

"And, my wife," Toni said looking at the two. In that moment, Cheryl's heart broke into millions of pieces. She looked at Toni and gave her a sad smile.

"I heard Veronica took you for a tour around the office, I apologize for not being in my office. Would you like to move to my office so we could discuss some more work related topics?" Diane asked in a very bitchy voice.

Before Cheryl could form a sentence, Toni interrupted. "We already talked about everything, I'll brief you with everything later on. But we decided that if she has a question or an idea that she'd pass it through me."

"And when are you going to start working Cheryl?" The blond asked.

"Tomorrow, because today was an introduction." Diane nodded in understanding.

They talked for a few more minutes and Cheryl began to feel uncomfortable. She sighed and looked at Toni. "If you excuse me, I have to get going. I'll see you tomorrow." She said nervously. "Have a good day." And with that, she left the blond and the brunette alone in the office.

As soon as Diane made sure Cheryl was out of the earshot, she turned to the brunette with an angry voice. "Why did you do that?"

Toni raised her eyebrow. "Did what? What are you talking about?"

"Why does she have to report to you and not me? Did you know how unimportant you made me feel?"

"If I agreed with her on something, it means that I made you feel unimportant?" Toni asked getting angry.

"YES!" She yelled. "Because I AM the editor."

"Did anyone say you aren't the editor?"

"I WAS SUPPOSED TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR HER"

"And now I am."

"Why?" Diane asked getting angrier.

"Because I said so."

"You NEVER interfered with employees you NEVER wanted to. Why the sudden change?"

Toni rubbed her face and sighed. "Diane, please lower your voice we are in an office."