New Deal

My jaw drops open as my eyes meet a pair of gray ones, I swallow a lump I didn't know was in my throat as I rise to my feet.

“Who are you?" I ask, quickly running my eyes through him from his blue suit to his buzz cut that I can't understand how it fits him so well.

" I haven't seen you before.” I add, clearing my throat awkwardly as Pat swats my behind.

He doesn't speak, instead he runs his eyes all over my office from my pink table to my pink couch and shelves before slowly flickering back to me.

" I didn't know the CEO loves pink this much.” he says, his lips twitching in the mock of a smile.

"Oh– that's not me. His office is opposite mine, I am–was his manager.” I correct myself because his manager is his wife and I am not his wife anymore.

"Okay, wrong office then. By the way, I am Richard Vanguard, the new investor.” he says, his voice deep as he lets out a small smile.

“I am Miss Zoira Dia–Richard, Miss Zoira Richard." I say clearing my throat as I run my fingers over my skirt.

Not a Diamond anymore Zoira, don't forget it again.

“And I am Patricia Clifford, Miss Zoira assistant." Pat grins, practically drooling at the young man, he just nods, presses his large palm against the door as he steps out.

“Oh my goodness, that was hot. Our new investor needs some investing." Pat giggles, causing me to gasp at how inappropriate she can be.

" Don't say that silly.” I swat her hand away from my hair, my eyes automatically drifting to Caison's office.

“So, what is going to happen to the company?" Pay suddenly asks, plopping back down on the couch.

I arch my eyebrows as I move forward heading back to my desk, “What is going to happen to it?" I ask, not understanding her question.

“Zoison Beauty Care is a cosmetic brand that you and your soon to be ex husband built together and you both have equal shares. If you divorce how are you going to do it?” she asks, as if just thinking about it.

"Simply, we co-run the company together.” I say, shrugging my shoulders as I fiddle with the hem of my skirt again.

"Are you out of your mind? Two CEOs in one company, especially divorced couples? That's just a recipe for disaster.” Pat snaps, her eyes widen as she jolts up in her seat.

" What do you expect me to do? Sell my shares and move away? Let him think that he broke me? Let that idiot get away with having my husband?" I ask, my voice cracking as tears wells up in my eyes but I blink them away.

No more tears.

“Oh, don't tell me you have something in mind. Zoira you didn't tell me th–" 

“Because I know you will be against it. I can't just move on, I want them to pay. I want him to regret choosing her over me." I murmur, hoping she understands.

I refuse to walk away like a coward, I will make sure he begs to take me back and when he does I will walk away with a smile on my face.

He won't see it coming.

“Be careful Zoira, I don't want you to get burned in this." she whispers, letting out a deep breath indicating that I have won her over.

“So you will let me do this?" 

“I will do it with you bitch, what's the plan?" she grins, her blonde hair bouncing as she shuffles closer.

“I have none now but I will–” my words trails off as my door creaks open revealing Caison who is awkwardly standing by my door.

My entire mood goes sour immediately, “What do you want?" I bark, my words coming out harsher than I meant it.

“The Lawyer is here to finalize the papers." That's all he says before exiting the room again.

Fresh tears wells up in my eyes but I blink it away. How stupid could I be thinking he would not want to do this?

“You can do this, he isn't worthy of you anyway." Pat says rolling her eyes causing a choked laughter to escape my lips.

With a nod and a sniff I head towards his office. When I step inside, it feels odd. The lawyer is sitting in front of his desk and Chloe as usual she is by his side, her hand on his shoulder.

Deep breaths, you can do this.

" Have you signed the papers?” I ask, my voice coming out steadier than I was feeling.

" Of course he has. Who wants to stay with someone like you anyways?” Chloe says, eyes roaming down my body like she always does.

Caison jaw tightens as he turns to glare at her before turning back to me, she tightens her fingers on his shoulders.

What the hell is that?

“At this point you sound like a broken record." I hiss, sick and tired of letting her insult me and go free 

“That's not why we are here so let's focus. Mr Bellerie is here regarding the company and how much you are willing to sell your shares to me." Caison says, tilting his head to the side as he stares at me.

I scoff.

“And who gave you the idea that I want to sell, you scumbag? How about you sell your shares to me?" I snap, my fingers tightening around the hem of my skirt for the tenth time today.

“We both know you can't handle the company, so let's just get this over with. I already signed the papers. All you have to do is sell your shares so I can finally be with Chloe happily." Caison barks at me, his eyes brimming as he glares hard.

Heat crawls up my throat, my vision blurry at the edges. His words cut deeper than any arrow. 

This is what he wanted all this time, to divorce me and be alone with Chloe. I won't let this arrogant, cheating idiot tell me what to do.

" Unfortunately for you, I don't plan on selling . We will co-run this company together. You both should expect to see me everyday you idiots.” I snap, rising to my feet as I snatch the divorce papers on his table before storming out of there.

What was I even thinking?

Tears wells up in my eyes as I move past my office heading towards the elevator. I just need to get out of here, the thought of seeing them everyday makes me sick with dread.

" What do you mean by that mom?” my feet drag to a halt, stopping by a slightly ajar door.

I am about to move when the next words glues me to my spot, “I can't get my inheritance in a month's time if I don't have a girlfriend? Mom, that's just ridiculous." 

I can't help it, my body automatically pulls me as I take a peak.

“Whoa!" Mr blue suit is in deep trouble, my eyes trails as he paces about in the office his arms flexing inside his white shirt.

Seems like I am not the only one with a problem, I let out a sad sigh before turning around.

I think I have heard enough.

But the moment I take a step, a very unlikely and stupid idea flashes through my thoughts.

No, no, I shouldn't even be thinking that.

Even though I try to convince myself, I still find myself turning around and heading back into his office.

" What the hell? Can't you knock?” he snaps, eyes widening as he turns to glare at me.

Of course I ignore it.

"I have a deal for you. One that will save you from losing your inheritance." I breathe out causing his eyes to widen.

There is no going back now.