Come Back To Me, Audrey

Episode 2Ricky skidded off the bed, turned briefly to look at the woman on the bed. "Will be right back." He walked in long strides towards Audrey, grabbed her wrist, and said to her, "Now, you come with me!" He zoomed out of the room, dragging her with him even though she struggled with him. Downstairs, he finally let go of her wrist, spun around to glare at her. "What was that for?"Audrey sniffed, staring into Ricky's eyes with obvious pain. "For seven years, Ricky. Seven good years, I've loved you like a fool. I allowed you to push me around, use me like you wanted, but no, I'm not going to go on like this, Ricky. No." Audrey shook her head, allowing her chestnut curly hair cascade around her neck.Ricky watched her, shocked at her outburst. He couldn't believe Audrey could talk this loud and quick. It shocked him to the bone, but then, he wouldn't let her see how much she affected him. "You must be insane. Why are you like this? Is it because of Claire?" Audrey nodded, compreh

Episode 4"That's me." She replied again, clutching a file against her chest. Still shocked, Ricky looked from Audrey's hair down to her feet as he could not resist the temptation of looking. She wore a red armless low neckline top, and a black jacket with matching black straight pants. Her hair was neatly pack up, and some strands were left flying across her face. Ricky got hold of himself, realizing he was beginning to stare longer than necessary. He cleared his throat, and dismissed any expression that could betray him. "Audrey. I don't know...what you're doing here." "May I sit?" She asked, pointing at one of the four chairs surrounding the large desk. "Sure." Ricky replied, pointed to a seat directly opposite him. "Thanks." Audrey mumbled. She came forward, put her bag down and sat down. She placed the file in her hand on the desk, pushed it towards Ricky. "Will...you check?" Ricky stared at the file, his brows raised. "What are you doing?" "Trying to get employed." Audrey

066:30 am. The next morning came bright and clear with the sun scorching up in the sky, but it was a little bit cold as well. Audrey scuttled around in her bedroom, rummaging through her closet for an outfit befitting her first day at work.. She finally settled for her straight creamy below the knee gown which had a thin belt around the waist, and a low neckline that would surely showcase a little bit of her cleavage. She'd worn it once to a friend's birthday party, and the admiration she got from the outfit inspired her to pull it out from the rack. She placed it on the bed, turned to look into the mirror, and shook out her hair from the black band, reached for her hair oil, and applied it smoothly on her almost silky brown hair. She brushed it till it shone and dangled effortlessly around her shoulders. She put on her gown, found matching heels and a shoulder bag in her closet. Audrey returned to the mirror after she was done dressing and smiled with satisfaction. "Now,

08Ricky drove madly into the compound. With the speed of lightening, he got down from the car, dashed into the house that stood gigantically between other two mansions. The compound was large. While the other two houses belonged to his parents, the third one was rented out to another family which had become their tenant. The sound of breaking glasses filled Ricky's ears as he ran into the house, rushed up the stairs to his mother's room. Angie was on the floor, bawling. She grabbed something from the nightstand, flung it towards him. Ricky dodged, and rushed towards her. "Rafael, you're here!" Margarita cried, coming out from where she hid in the closet. "She has been like this all morning.""Mom!" Rafael scolded as he got to his mother and knelt in front of her. "That's enough!"Angie's hands froze in front of her as she stared up at her son with bloodshot eyes. Her young face was ruined as her mascara stains ran down her checks with her tears. Her long blonde hair was a mess,

10"Somebody looks so mad." Billy Caldwell chipped in as he walked across Audrey's cubicle, and saw her scowling at her computer. Audrey glared up, and managed a smile as she saw him grinning at her. "I will be fine," She mumbled a reply as she tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear. Billy walked into her cubicle, sat on the chair across her. "You're new here. I think you should be doing more of bonding than getting mad. Have you met all the staff yet?" Audrey shook her head, and smiled shyly. "Huh...do I need to...do that?" "Of course, you do. As the boss's main person, you need to know everyone, and all the things going on in the office. You also need to know all the corners of the building. Like the kitchen." Billy said, all the while, smiling.Audrey couldn't help smile back. He was the first person to make her feel welcomed. "Thank you, Mr. Caldwell. I really appreciate." "Don't mention. Let me be your tour guide." He replied with a mock bow.Audrey chuckled, but s