Chapter five

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 club

Rule 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 work

Rule 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.

                              *****

"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."