CHAPTER 3

I gonna admit me and Ly were kind off addicted to the beef steaks and lasagna served here that it became almost our usual.

“Isn’t obvious Mrs. C, we’ll never get tired of eating your beef steaks.  Come on now chop chop bring it here coz I’m more than hungry,” Laila says making all of us laugh.

“Alright coming right up darling,” Mrs. C says hitting Ly’s had playfully and leaves.

When Mrs. C leaves we are left at our table making small talk on matters concerning our lives.

“So tell me babe when are you planning on allowing men to take you out. You need to get a man Kira you’re getting old,” she jokes.

“Uumh…… not now ly but when I do get one I’ll let you know,” I tell her.

“Oh come on am getting tired of being the only one giving stories about how my love life is going. I need to hear you tell me stories about yourself and your man,” she whines.

Laila is three years older than me and she’s already married and has a two year old son. Jake Collins her husband owns a law firm. That doesn’t stop ly from working. She has a passion for business. That’s why she works for me at, despite her husband owning a law firm. Since they are both always busy with work they’ve hired a babysitter to take care of their two year old son Brandon. That boy is a little bundle of joy to everyone and he adores me so much.

Laila has been there for me since the time I finished school and started up my business. She has seen a huge number of me ask me out for dates but I reject them. I was so focused on building up my empire that I never had time for relationships. The only person I can say I liked was Josh Anderson back from high school. I used to have a little crush on him since middle school but he never once glanced my way. Despite that I continued my crush but it soon ended in junior year when he joined his girlfriend Melisa in bullying me. By the time we completed high school I hated him with every cell in my body seeing as I saw the other side of him that I considered evil. I hated him for causing so much pain.

I never really trusted any other man in my life other than my father since I thought they’d all be like the boys in high school and college. Most guys back in high school dated girls for fun or bets and dropped them like trash. I also saw this happen in college hence my decision to not make friends. Dylan was different though. He was gay and already had a boyfriend from another college who I never got a chance to meet. I had been put through so much humiliation in high school and I didn’t want a guy to break my heart. However, I was a believer in love matters and I always hoped to find a man who’ll love me unconditionally and give me a happily ever after. I was also a family person and it was my dream to one day has a big family of my own.

My thoughts were interrupted when Mrs. C brings our orders and leaves us to enjoy our meals. My office had a cafeteria where most workers went to lunch but ly and I mostly went out. We dig in to our meals with no worry in the world only savoring how good the food is. As soon as we are done Laila orders a passion drink and I buy some water. We order Paul’s favorite food as a takeout and head back towards the car.

“You didn’t have to buy me lunch Kira,” Paul complains as he gets on into the driver’s seat.

“You don’t have to pretend you’re not hungry Paul, the food here is the sweetest.  If you don’t want it I always got space for one more meal,” Laila says as she reaches for the takeout bag from where Paul has place it.

Paul swats her hand away and glares at her making her laugh harder. Laila picks up her phone to check up on Brad. I smile as soon as I hear his cute little giggles as his mom talk to the nanny. I really can’t wait for the end of the day to go see him. Brad is the cutest little guy with big dimpled chubby cheeks and the bluest eyes I’ve ever seen. He also smiles at everyone around him making everyone that knows him smile. I’ve gotta admit, I love that boy and usually I spoil him at every chance I get.

Whenever ly and Jake want to spend some alone time or go on a vacation, I offer to watch on Brad inorder to spend some time with him. Laila sometimes allows me to take him to my place for a sleepover. He is never stubborn therefore he’s very easy and fun to be with. I easy words he’s a happy baby. He also has a big crush on me and never wants to be far from me whenever I’m around.

Paul drops us off at the front of our office and we head to the elevator. As soon as we’re inside I press the button to the 40^th floor where my and Laila’s offices are. I have a meeting with a few clients who show interest in our latest designs. Laila heads to her office to compete her work. I told her to stay and finish up her work as I can handle the clients on my own. I head out to meet with the clients one at a time and without realizing it it’s already 7:00pm in the evening. As I’m heading back to the office to complete some work and close up, I get a call from Laila asking me to babysit Brad for the coming week since Jake had planned a surprise trip to London for the both of them.