It's already 4 o'clock.
I have been going through the files given to me to get used to the workings of Curtis Corp, seated on this chair for so long that my butt hurts even though the chair is quite plushy.
And i missed lunch, that's never good for me.
Grrwwww!
I'm so very hungry. And I so miss and crave mama's nsala soup right now.
Ahhh! I miss home.
However, I think it's time I stop my rambling thoughts and focus so that I'll be able to leave soonest.
So far, I've been able to familiarize myself with the way things are here.
There appears to be a very strong hierarchy in the corporation and a Ben Curtis sits at the top of the top of the food chain as chairman. Probably Josh's father.
Woohoo!
I guess that means someone that can take that jerk a notch or two lower.
Thank goodness he's not the top man, else everyone here would be mashed potatoes.
But why did John introduce him as my boss?
Is he directly in charge of the attorneys office?
I'm going to ask John later.
I think I'm going to call it a day, I'm so good for my bed and late lunch/ dinner right now.
I grab my bag and some of the files that I'll go over at home, it's time to go.
Grrrrring! grrrrring!
My phone's ringing. I look at the screen, it's Gina. A smile appears on my face as I scroll up to answer.
"Hello babe!"
"Graceeeee!"
I hold the phone away from my ears with a grimace.
"Aww! My eardrums are going to be damaged one of these days by you". I put the phone on speaker and walk to the door and leave the office, closing it after me. I continue talking to Gina as I walk towards the elevator. As I pass John's office, I decide that I'll talk to him tomorrow.
"Girl?!"
And my mind is brought back to my call with Gina.
"Sorry, I'm just so excited. How'd your first day at the office go?"
"You realize that I'm still in the office?" Cue in eye roll.
"Duh! Of course, I knew that. I'm just asking. Tell me, tell me".
I can imagine her clapping her hands together. This girl won't grow up.
"So far, so good. I've been in my office since morning, I wasn't even been able to grab lunch".
"Grace? You know that isn't good for you, you are going to rouse your ulcer."
And suddenly she starts mothering me. I swear sometimes that she's bipolar.
"Don't worry, I'll be leaving right now, because my hours ended at 4. I'll grab a bite on the way".
"Better do"
"Yes mother".
"Hahaha! Stop it silly. But are you telling me that your whole first day was as dull and uneventful as you suggesting?"
"When did I suggest anything?"
"Meaning that it wasn't? Tell me then".
Another eye roll and a face slap this time.
" What do you want me to tell you?"
"Did you meet any cute guys? White or black, you know i don't discriminate"
And I roll my eyes again. I think one of these days, my eyes will be lodged permanently in my head at this rate.
"Yeah, yeah! My boy crazy bff.'
"What? Can't I fantasize about you finally getting some action in this boring life of yours?'
Say what now?!!
"Gina, we're so not discussing this right now."
"Then at home?" How am I able to hear a smirk in her voice? I can even picture her wiggling her brows now.
"That's not happening either because you are not here".
The elevator dings as it reaches the ground floor. The doors open and I go out of it. There are not much people around now, I guess most have left already.
I walk to the front exit. I stand by the road to flag a cab down and puts the phone back on my ear .
A car came to a stop in front of me.
Wow!
This Benz looks top notch.
Will I ever be able to drive a car again?
Not that I haven't enough cash to buy one, it's just that driving is now only a wistful thought for me.
I'm brought out of my melancholic thoughts as the car door opens and a beautiful woman steps out. A beautiful woman in a beautiful car? My best dreams. It's such a pity that I still get scared once I get behind the wheel of any car.
She catwalks gracefully into the building i just exited.
Hmmmm, who might she be seeing here?
Well it's none of my business which I'm reminded of as Gina practically screams in my ears.
Again.
"Graceeeee! Hello? Are you still there?
"Yes I am, just got distracted. And stop screaming, you are ruining my ears".
"Tsk tsk tsk. Where did your mind go?"
"No where, Gina, no where".
"Well that's by the way, back to what i was saying, you are wrong about that. You can't get rid of me that easily. Know why? Cos I'm on my way to your flat now."
"No way!" I'm actually surprised.
"Yes way! Ha ha!"a
" When did you get back?"
"This afternoon."
"Then I'll just go straight home, we can order Chinese".
"Now you are talking, we have so much gist to exchange."
"Yeah, I've missed you this silly girl".
"Tough love". Did she just?
"Missy, no need to get sarcastic with me".
"Alright, don't bring out the big guns, I just went through a lot of head and heartaches at home."
"Gosh! Baby I'm so sorry, what happened?'
"Come back, we'll talk here".
"You are already there? No worries, I'll be there in a minute or so".
"Okay, I'll be waiting.'
A cab finally stops for me. I enter and tell him my address.
In a couple minutes, i reach home, just in time to see a cute guy in an SUV talking to Gina outside my apartment building.
Uh huh, i can feel more gist heading my way.
" Gina sweetie.
"Graceeeee"
"Babe I have missed you so much"
"Me too. Me too." At least there's a smile on her face, I was so worried. I'm not letting her off until she spills everything.
"Let's go in" I push the door open and we walk in to the lobby. We take the stairs up to my first floor apartment. And I fish out my keys from my bag to open the door.
" Home, sweet home" With that Gina plops herself on the sofa.
"Babe, the delivery man should be here anytime now, I'm going to take a shower."
"No worries, I will get it from him".
"Alright".
I walk to my bedroom to undress. I then take my tired body to my bathroom to freshen up.
I lather my body with my strawberry scented soap, then rinse it off. I'm not washing my hair today because I still have my braids on. As I dry off with my towel, I hear the ding of my door bell. That must be the delivery man.
My stomach growls at the thought of food. I'm starving.
I go out of the bedroom, do my night routine then dash out of the room to go eat.
I can hear laughter coming from the parlour. I raise an eyebrow in wonder.
Who's Gina talking to in my house now?
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My Choice
Romance...Ben, you have to stop this" " Why should I do that when I find joy in this? Ben looks perplexed. "Why would you even ask that of me, Grace? Especially when you know that what we have is mutual" He moves closer to me, I go back and find myself p...
