Chapter Six

Chapter six.

What the heck was wrong with me.

It was morning and the effect of alcohol had left Emily, her head ache terribly as she tried to recall what had happened yesterday. “ No, it can't be, my mind is playing a trick at me”.

Rosie came into her room, “ You had a little too much to drink, must have cause you to behave in ways you obviously were not used to”

“ why didn't you stop me, you instigated the whole event, you told me you wanted to feel a little bit tipsy and get work totally off your mind”.

“ Emily, if there is anything you wish to talk to me about I am here for you, keeping things to yourself is not going to be good for you in the long run”.

Emily sighed “ I am fine, just had a little to drink yesterday, but how will I face my boss now after what happened yesterday it showed I wasn't responsible”.

“ That's totally a different you and you shouldn't allow him to use that to judge you, now hurry and get dressed or you will be late for work”.

“ I don't feel like going to work any more, my life is ruined Rosie can't you see”.

“ You can jeopardise your life because of one mistake you know mistakes don't define us, learn to be brave, strong and discipline Emily, you can't allow push you the way it want, I have known you as a force of inspiration and I am rooting for you always please don't let me down”.

“I won't Rosie, you have given me ten thousand why I shouldn't give up no matter what comes my way, I promise to make you proud”.

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Coming to office Emily felt a bit strange as she reminisced about last night but tried her best to compose herself. It's been a while since she had gone to perform her morning routine of dropping coffee and scheduling his appointment. She imagined his cold demeanor when he walked in. She wondered if he had had a relationship in the past and how he treated the one whom he loved. He would definitely be the same as he is at work.

“ I have checked your work and I must say I am impressed, he dropped the compliment, you are good at what you do and I must say I am impressed, the marketing and sales team have reported a huge improvement after implementing your strategy, the company is more than glad to have employed you”.

“ Thank you, I am just doing my job and nothing more, I am more than delighted that I get to contribute immensely to the growth of the company” she responded.

“ There will be a mini celebration by 7:00 pm after office hours kindly do me the honour of attending, there will be no alcohol presence at the gathering”

Emily felt ashamed as she recalled the terrible things alcohol had made her do in front of her boss yesterday.

She wasn't sure if she would want to come “sir, I wouldn't be able to come as I am not really into parties and all that stuff”.

“ I insist as your boss, you should obey my order, you know right”. He said firmly.

“ We are not going to take long just me, you and the sales and marketing team to mark this milestone”.

“ okay Sir. thank you for the priviledge”. She said as she walked slowly to her office.

She braced up as she recalled how mean he had been to her. What could have caused the change? She had not expected that he would be nice let alone acknowledge the fact she was useful. The universe was beginning to finally listen to her tears.

Emily kept smiling as she went about doing her daily activities. She checked her time and it was time to leave for home. She packed her bags amd quickly left the office to prepare for the event which she has been mandatory tk attend by 7:00pm.

“You are home early today, and what is with all the glow, there is something you are not telling me Emily”

“ Stop it” Emily insisted as Rosie teased her.

“ I had a great day at work, my effort is finally paying off, my boss now recognises my effort, and I am more than glad it all adds up. Thank you Rosie for being there for me”.

“ You deserve it girl, I can't be more glad that you did not come home with your usual moody face and sadness that marred your figure most tike of the day”.

“I have a small issue, I have an event to attend and I really don't know what to wear to the event, you know you are my go to when I need to look stunning for any event”.

“My wardrobe is more than open for you, and you can come in to select any dress of your choice”

“ This is different, this is not only about choosing a dress but the one that will announce the presence of Rosie, I need to look astonishingly beautiful”.

“ I got you girl, anytime, anyday, now let's begin with your hair, accessories, shoes, bags and the dress”.

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He almost didn't recognise her as she stepped into the building wearing a long red dress that stopped at her toes, deterring her shoes from showing. The back of her dress was so low it revealed some skin on her lower back. He slowly lifted his head to have a proper look at her. He gasped and gaped at her. He knew she was beautiful, he had seen her with official wear that made her look extremely pretty but he had never seen her this hot, sexy and stunning.

She smiled at him, he adjusted his black tuxedo suit properly styling his tall manly figure. He adjusted his suit and bent a little to arrange himself. Emily walked in elegantly,and they both exchanged pleasantries when someone came close to Liam holding him tightly. Emily was stunned. Who was she? Thinking the boss was single all this while when he obviously had someone in his life. What was she thinking to have thought she had a chance? He doesn't even care about her. She was nothing and will be nothing to him. Her heart shattered into tiny pieces.