Chapter five
Karen Donna"I got it!" I squeal in happiness, watching mum and Ralph scream.
"I m proud of you baby," mum's teary voice says, making me smile till my cheeks hurts."Thanks mum, I love you.""Is Mike coming home today?"Ralph asked, sipping a liquid from his favorite cup."Yea. He's preparing to." Sadness fills me again as I know he will be leaving me alone here. Even though he introduced me to Annie, I still want someone I know so we'll close by.
Ralph grins. "Good news for me, sad news for you."
I roll my eyes, almost tripping on my heels
I dumped on the floor. "I better get going now. I'm sure he's packed up already."They blow kisses, and hung up.I pack my loose hair into a bun, and walks to the living room to find Mike ready. He is on his phone, typing away, as usual.
He looks up the moment he sees me, tuckling his phone into his pocket."I'll miss you so much baby doll."Hurt flash in his eyes, as he wraps his arms around me. I feel relaxed as he hold me, totally squeezing me into him."Mike please, I can't breathe." I struggle for air. He chuckles and releases me."I'm sorry, but it's just hard to let you go." It hard for me too.l, living alone in New York City without my boyfriend or my family or best friend isn't really a big flex.
"I love you." I whisper in his lips as we lock lips."I love you too baby doll."I wipe the tears away from my cheeks. He gives me one last kiss before entering into the taxi that is waiting for him.
It drives away, with my boyfriend in it far away from me.
I enter into the house, everywhere is lonely but I don't try to think too much. It is my new life, and I have to live with it.
I pick up the rule book Elizabeth gave me and scan through it. Although it is a really small book with just a page, I couldn't help but be curious about the content in it.
I opened it curiosity.Rule 1 //. NO LATENESS
Rule 2//. Dress properly, it is an office, not a night clubRule 3//. No chitchats while at work.Rule 4//. No close relationship with your boss.Rule 5//. Learn to mind your business.Rule 6//. Anyone with bad/nonchalant attitude will be dismissed immediately.Rule 7//. No close relationship with your boss (Warning)Rule 8//. No eating during workRule 4 and 7 made my lungs hurt from too much laughing. I am sure Peter wrote the rule book. He is really strict with his privacy and i respect that.
I walk to the kitchen, and pour myself some orange juice. The spaghetti from the other day stares back at me, as if begging me to heat it up and eat. I tagged immediately and shut the fridge close.
I started too think of Making some pancakes for my breakfast. I looked around and found all the ingredients needed for my pancake.At least I have something to eat this morning compared to yesterday, she chuckles.The house is boring and I can't wait to begin work tomorrow.
I gulp all my orange juice and dump the glass into the sink with my empty plate of pancakes. 🔴🔴The Next Morning 🔴🔴I hurriedly wear my black heels, mentally cussing myself for falling asleep late. I am bothered about my hair that is in a mess. I am sweating profusely despite the slightly cold weather.My phone rings, and I quickly go for it.
"Hey." Mike's voice fills my ear. "Are you at work already?"Mike dear, "I m screwed. I woke up late."
I cussed myself again. I place my phone on my dressing table, and turn on the speaker. I quickly comb my hair, and putting it into a tight bun."Peter will understand. The time difference at oak hills and New York is so much."I scoff. "But I still have to be early, you can't understand what I am saying since you haven't ever been a job seeker before. Bye Mike. "I love you."
"I love you too baby doll."I hang up, pick up my bag and hurriedly leaves the house.I am lucky to catch a taxi and and get to the company before Peter's sees me coming in.
"Late on your first day? That's sad."I heard a voice saying. Elizabeth eyes me, as she sips her coffee behind her desk.I ignore her, and make my way to sign the attendance book.
"You look like pure shit. I wonder what Mr Peter's sees in you. I've been shooting my shot for years, not knowing he's with some kind shit looking girl."I roll my eyes, not allowing her words get me. Keep your cool Karen, I mutter to myself.You're ignoring me now? I'm sure you will need my help later.I turn to her, after I finish signing. The only thing I need your help for is to tell me where you get that hot steaming coffee from."Her grin widens, as she take one more sip. "I think I'll like you Karen. I got it from the new cafe town down the road."
"Thanks" I smile at her and walk away to the elevator.The elevator dings and the door pulls open. I walk through the hallway, and to my office which is consisted of glass, and close to Peter's office.Another office is close to mine. A guy with blonde hair. He is focused on the laptop in front of him.
I sit on my chair, a smile on my face.
I am slowly achieving everything. I planned out years ago.
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"Karen?" A voice called. blink. Wait, where am I?I raise my head up, drool plastered on my cheeks. I wipe it off with the back of my palm.
"Karen Donna!" A loud voice called, making me Flinch.
I look up to see Peter. His cold eyes piercing through my skin. His jaw clenches and his breathing rage."Yes Sir?"
"What the fuck are you doing sleeping at this hour when you re supposed to be working?" He questions. My eyes search the floor in fear. I hear a Snicker, and I can't help but look. Its from the Blondie sitting at his office. Peter sends him a flare and the boy faces his laptop again.
"Follow me to my office! Now!." "Yes Sir."Please if it interesting tell me so I can know I love you all
Karen Donna👠 For a week now, things had very very sweet between Peter and I, he calls me every now and then to check on our unborn baby, what about chatting and video calls? He won't let an hour go without getting in touch with me. I love the way things were going between us, Peter was God sent to my life. Even the day I slept over in his house, the next day, Peter and I went on a date before he drove me back to Elizabeth's place; we had been all lovey dovey since then. That was how everything had been between us, and, this weekend would be especially sweeter because Peter would be coming over today, he's coming to officially meet mum. Mum and I were busy in the kitchen, we were making lot of foods as mum said she wants to serve him varieties of food. &nbs
Chapter Forty Nine Peter Wellington 😋 Karen head was on my shoulder while we held hands as the driver drove us down to my house. Yes... My house. I'm gonna take Karen to my home and let my family see that I now have a beautiful girlfriend and a serious relationship, ND an unborn baby. I wanted my family to see that I truly changed and I am in love, especially mum and Annie, they tease me too much, they say I am not capable of loving anyone because I am a jerk. Now, I will show them that it's not true, I am in love with Karen Donna and the sweetest part of it all is the fact that Karen loves me too. The
🍭Chapter Forty-eight 🍭Peter WellingtonMy joy knew no bounds. I'm super excited about the news Karen told me. I've never been so happy in my entire life.The past month have been hell for me. Not seeing her beautiful face hurts me. I'm used to her around. I feel bad that i couldn't do anything about it. She had left without a goodbye.I'm glad everything is back to normal."I can't find my lipgloss." Karen whines as she comes out of the bathroom. She's wearing my shirt that stops just at her thighs. Yes, I'm shirtless because she wants to wear my shirt."What do you need a lipgloss for? You're going to bed already."She sticks her tongue out before plopping here's down on the bed. "I want to look pretty."No one told me about going through all these with her. I still cherish the moment with her. I'm glad she came true to me. I draw close to her and wrap my arms around her. "You're pretty.
🍭Chapter Forty-seven 🍭Karen Donna"Karen." Elizabeth shriek as she pulls me into a suffocating hug."Get off me." I half yell, before pushing her off me. She stumbled and hold onto the wall for support.She frowns at me. "What the hell!"I use my palm to cover my nose. "I hate the smell of your perfume." I whine, moving away from her.Dylan chuckles behind me. I didn't know he was standing there until now. "So much drama for being pregnant." He murmurs, but I still hear him clearly.I turn to him with a frown. "Did you say something?"He shakes his head, and shoves his hands into his pocket. I give him a smile before I turn to Elizabeth. "You really need to change your perfume."It makes me feel like throwing up😒.Do you hear Eli?"Okay ma'am. Are you hungry?" She ask, taking my hands into hers."Yes. I'll have some Nutella, pizza, tea orange juice and
🍭 Chapter Forty-six 🍭 Karen Donna 🍂ONE MONTH LATER🍂 I have just gotten off work as a waitress at a restaurant. I love my job, my new self and my environment. Now, I can confidently say I'm proud of myself.I am happy. I'm proud of myself for taking that bold step. I'm proud of myself for loving me.It takes a brave woman to take the decision I made. I'm proud of my myself for putting every other person and thing aside just to be there for myself. I'm bold. I'm confident. I'm strong. I'm Karen Donna. I wipe my sweaty forehead with the back of my palm and heave a sigh of relief. It's been a really long day of stress. Here I am trying to make end meets when I have just quit from a well paying job about a month ago. I don't regret it, still I feel the burden😢 I pull my door open and walk into my small, but comfortable house. I let myself fall on the couch, allowing the tiredness wash thr
🍭 Chapter Forty-five 🍭Karen Donna"Mum, I'm fine." I groan, as I drag my box to the sitting room."No, Karen. Go get that job back!" She half yell on the phone. Why are some parents like this?"I know what I'm doing mum, I'm not a baby anymore. I'm twenty six!" I fling my left hand in the air, almost dropping my box on the stairs."And Ralph school? The bakery? The better life we wanted? You can't quit because you feel your boss is in love with you."I groan, already tired of the conversation. "I've made my decision, and I'd love if you respect it.""There's no way on earth I'm going with that decision. It's a crazy decision.""Oh my goodness, mum, chill. I'm a grown up woman, I know what I'm doing! I've made my decision." She's becoming hard to convince. I know she needs the money, but my mental health matters. Maybe I should tell her of the million dollars Peter sent. I've already budgeted everything I'll