The next morning, I stop by Starbucks to buy Diether and myself a coffee.
When I have them, I quickly make my way to the office. I knock on Aidan's office door.
"Hey Gale. Come in." He already knows it's me. I knock the same knock every morning.
I open the door carefully and walk inside, closing the door behind me. Aidan is dressed in a beautiful navy blue suit again, his hair neatly done and finally, his smirk which could melt a girl's heart into a thousand pieces.
I smiled and place his coffee in the desk.
"Thanks." He says and sips it, "How did you know that I like this exact one?"
"Good guess." He raises an eyebrow, "I'm joking. I like the same drink, so I just ordered you the same. I didn't actually know what you like. However," I wiggle my eyebrows, "I know now."
He laughs, Shaking his head. "Anyway, today, I need you to reschedule my meetings. I'm meeting someone at an important company this afternoon at 3. However, it already clashes with other meetings." I nod.
He shows me to my desk just next to his office. It's white, with only a telephone on it. I take out my MacBook from my backpack, and my pencil case. A diary is also on the table. I open the diary to today. It's Aidan's schedule.
I phone the numbers and easily reschedule the meetings for a time that suits both Aidan and the other person. Aidan has me do other personal assistant stuff, it mainly consists of taking notes, phoning up and arranging meetings, and phoning Aidan's parents to say that he will be late for dinner tonight.
I check my watch. It's 3 o'clock. I sigh, pack up my two textbooks and my MacBook. I fling my backpack on my shoulder. I open the door to Aidan's office and instantly regrer it.
Aidan is French kissing a woman who is wearing a mini skirt. I close my eyes and close the door again. You have no idea how many times this happens.
"Gale?" Comes from inside the office.
"I- I'm leaving!" I say between gags, "Enjoy, Err . . . the rest of your evening Aidan." The door is still closed.
"Bye!" He says, and I think that they go back to whatever they are doing. That's disgusting.
I put on my helmet, and drive to the university. I have a lecture tonight, in preparation of the exam on Tuesday. I quickly walk to the hall, and make sure to push the disguising image of my boss kissing another girl.
He can do whatever he wants to. He's Aidan Johnson right? He can get any girl. Any girl except this one. Why am I even thinking this? I have Kevin. A gorgeous, smart, funny guy, whom I like very much. Yes Gale. I have Kevin.
I walk into the lecture hall and sit down. Let's get this thing over with.
The next morning, i get changed into running shorts, a sports bra and nikes. I tie my hair back, and plug my earphones in. I grab my water bottle, and head out for a jog.I pass the park where I grew up and run to my parents house.I reach their house in an hour. I ring the doorbell breathless. The gate opens and I run quickly inside."Hey Kiddo!" My Dad waves. He is working on his car again. He loves his cars a lot."Hey Dad." I run up to him and give him a hug. "Working on Firsty again?" I ask referring to the car. He smiles."Yup." He takes a spanner and winds it around. "Mom's is in the kitchen. She wanted to make muffins for our favourite doctor.""Sweet. Thanks Dad." I hug him again and jog inside the house."Hey Gale." My Mom says taking muffins out
I nod my parents goodbye and jog back home. I welcome the smell of my own home. I walk inside and make myself a sandwich, my phone rings."Hey baby." Kevin answers."Hey handsome." I bite my lip."Hey gorgeous. I'm coming to fetch you earlier tonight. I want to spend more time with you okay?" He says. I laugh."Alright. What time?""In an hour, is that okay baby?" He suggests."Yeah." He puts down the phone. I run up the stairs and quickly shower. Finally I throw on black jeans, a pink shirt and black nikes.I heard sounds and I grab my purse. I run outside and climb into the car."Hey beautiful." He says and we drive off.He drives and stops the car."Why are we stopping here?" I ask."We aren't watchi
"So what about my job at the hospital?" I inquire."I've thought about that, and I think that it would be a good idea if you quit your job and move with me in England. We are getting pretty serious. After all, we are going to start a family one day. You won't have to work then, as the job offers good pay, good enough for us to live in luxury. Gale, we are raising a family. What more could you need?" He squeezes my hand again. Hurt and disbelief rush through me."I haven't worked my butt off for seven years for nothing! How can you just expect me to just gather up my things and rush out after you? Yes, I want a family. I want kids of my own, but I'm still young. I have worked like a freaking dog this year, trying to pass my exams, I have had to get a bloody second job to pay of my student loan for goodness sake. I can't just up and leave all this! Quit my job, leave my family, I might as well chuck my degree in the dustbin,
The next morning, I woke up and moped around the house. I ate almost a whole carton of Ice cream, and called my bestfriend, Criza and Yohan, who are currently sitting next to me and watching Netflix together.They have brought me a huge teddy bear, which is taking up half the room. They are currently eating chocolate, popcorn and a whole hoard of coffee. They are both still in their Pajamas, as I am."You okay?" Yohan asks me."Kinda." I say and shrug."Your phone is ringing." Lisa buts in. I groan, and climb off the comfy couch, and scratch around for my phone. It's Aidan.I clear my throat and answer, trying to sound alive."Hello Aidan." My voice comes out all weird, and then I manage to get into a cough attack, and so my whole alive and normal thing didn't turn out very well."Are you okay?" H
Criza turns to me."Go and shower. I'm going to do the same." Criza grabs her backpack and heads to the guest bedroom. I stomp up the stairs and let the cold water run over my body. I soak my hair and get out the shower. I throw on a sunflower sun dress, and leave off shoes, then I tie my hair into a French plait.Finally, Criza comes into my room. She puts her hand on her hips."Right. Here's a bag, we are putting everything and anything that reminds you of Kevin in here. We won't throw it away, but we will kept it out of sight. That's the best way to get them out of your head." She hands me a bag and starts throwing all the gifts I got from Kevin over the two years. She takes the photos of the wall. Then she walks over to my jewelry box."No!" I shout. Criza stops in her track."Why? Come on Gale." I shake my head. I walk over and hold
"We are not going shopping!" I say, "Don't try to convince me otherwise!"Three hours later, I have a thousand bags, and honestly, I feel really bad, because Criza paid for everything, because supposedly I'm dirt poor. Which is pretty accurate. Being a student is hard.She even bought me two pairs of heels. I tried to tell her that I'm not going to wear them, ever, but hey, she didn't force me into too much else. Being a tomboy and having a best friend like Lisa is the worst possible combination ever."I think I need a change." I whisper."What do you mean?" Criza asks, holding up the bags of clothes."I think I need a bigger change. I just don't know what." I sigh. I don't need a change. Something other than just clothes."Why don't you cut your hair?" Criza suggests, and then turns to me "You would look really great with
The next morning, I curled my short hair, leaving it down. I smile at myself. It is new and I am happy. I think its suits my features. I throw on a navy blue shirt, white jeans, and put on my motorcycle boots. I put white sandals into my backpack and I pick up my helmet. I climb onto my bike, and quickly ride to the office. When I arrive, I hear a commotion within the office. I can hear Aidan's voice from in the reception. He is a whole story above it. He must have had a fight with his mother. When I exit the elevator, I find Aidan standing in his navy tuxedo yelling at a poor employee, who seems absolutely frantic."Good morning Mr. Jonhson." I say amused. He does not turn around, as he is glaring at the poor intern, who seems to be terrified of poor Mr. Jonhson. I roll my eyes."Morning, Gale." His eyes never leave the young man, who has a pile of papers in his arms, as he greets me."I told you
"Why, thank you." I say taking a mock bow."I want you to sit in this meeting. I have a lot of critics in the room- my father's goons. He has told them to be harsh and question everything I say. I need them to realise that this is serious and that I mean business. Having my personal assistant in there will help them realise that. My father is testing me." He ordere and I nod, following him into the boardroom. There is a very long glass table in the center of the fancy looking room. Around it, sits men fully suited in their tuxedos, and their stereotypical businessmen frowns.To my dismay, I am the only woman in the room. I squirm uncomfortably as I feel their judgemental stares rake over my body. I feel like I can smell money in here. Money and power. I suddenly feel a wave of sympathy for Aidan wash over me."Good morning Gentlemen." I swear Aidan's voice went a few tones deeper. It almost scared