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Chapter 12

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Finally, the workday ended.

My colleagues filed out one after another.

I stood up, my eyes lingering on the office door.

He still was not coming out. He probably did not want to see me.

I type slowly, my words careful and tentative. [I guess I'll head home, then.]

[Wrap up and be careful on your way back, okay?]

I sniffled.

I pick up my bag, stand, and flick off the light.

Footsteps sounded in the elevator hall, and my heart started to pound like a drumbeat.

One step, two steps…

The
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  • The Wrong Attachment   Chapter 14

    She was tight with Cecilia, so I let her handle the invites.After setting everything up, I finally slept peacefully.However, the next day, I overheard her call with Janice.She said...What?A huge blowout? Complaining of a sore back and aching waist?Who had she been with until the wee hours of the night?I was ready to burst with frustration.That was why I texted her first, inquiring about her cold.She ignored my text, replying to Janice instead.Who would have thought? She ignored me and responded to Janice instead."We could go on another three hundred rounds."I was standing right next to Janice, overhearing everything.My world came crashing down.My little test had backfired.She really had spent last night with someone else.The documents I thought were for me had always been meant for someone else.That term of endearment–'Baby'--was not mine either.I blocked her.I told myself I would just stay her boss and nothing more.…As the higher-up, I should

  • The Wrong Attachment   Chapter 13

    The contents of the closet, an eclectic collection, sparkled before his eyes.He stood, petrified.Then, slowly, he turned to look at me.I buried my face in my hands and retreated under the covers."Is this part of your friendship, too?"I peeked out, defensive. "I'm straight, and so is she!"Edmund's lips curled into a sly smile. "So, what's our next move? We can't just ignore her heartfelt efforts, can we?"With that...The king slept through the morning bells, while the lessons went on around the clock.…(An Edmund Side Story)Out of the blue today, I got an encrypted email from Cecilia.The first line alone was enough to give me a jolt.Why on earth would she... send me stuff like that?I practically read it in secret.I thought about playing dumb, but then she messaged me, asking if I had made any headway.Did she really want to talk about the story with me? That did not seem quite right.I mean, I had been smitten with her for ages, but we had not made it offic

  • The Wrong Attachment   Chapter 12

    Finally, the workday ended.My colleagues filed out one after another.I stood up, my eyes lingering on the office door.He still was not coming out. He probably did not want to see me.I type slowly, my words careful and tentative. [I guess I'll head home, then.][Wrap up and be careful on your way back, okay?]…I sniffled.I pick up my bag, stand, and flick off the light.Footsteps sounded in the elevator hall, and my heart started to pound like a drumbeat.One step, two steps…Then he was standing right beside me.I kept my head down, avoiding his gaze."Like the shoes?"Out of nowhere, I was overwhelmed by a wave of sadness, and my eyes brimmed with tears.The elevator dinged on arrival.I did not budge.He had hurt me, and I refused to share an elevator ride with him."Come on." Edmund grabbed my hand authoritatively. Our fingers laced together in a tight grip as he pulled me into the elevator.I felt even more wronged."Why is it that you can ignore me when y

  • The Wrong Attachment   Chapter 11

    "Who's at home?"Edmund raised an eyebrow, giving the place a quick once-over. "Beats me. You'll have to check for yourself."…I have no idea where Edmund picked up that move.He hung up right after dropping that bomb, leaving me standing there, scratching my head in bewilderment."Cecilia... Are you ever going to rescue me..." Adrian's voice was barely a whisper in the living room.I dashed out of the bedroom."I've been calling you for ten whole minutes, and you finally grace me with your presence!"I felt like I was about to pass out. "What's this all about? Are you admiring yourself, or is this some kind of DIY job?""No, I thought these handcuffs were just a joke, that I could wriggle out of them. Who knew they'd be so sturdy!"These aren't love cuffs; they look like they're made for real criminals."I was so annoyed that I gave her hand a smack. "Hold on, I'll find the key for you."...An hour later, we were at a standstill."Where's the key?" she asked."Somethi

  • The Wrong Attachment   Chapter 10

    Her name was Adrian, truly one of a kind.An editor notorious for serving up racy pulp fiction to her readers like daily bread.In a stroke of pure genius, or perhaps madness brought on by the sweltering summer heat, she had buzzed off the hair at the back of her head.Despite that, she got that sweet, angelic look about her–the epitome of a wild child with a sugar-coated smile."I've got something awesome for you." Adrian tapped her overstuffed bag with a wink and a nudge. "You're gonna love it!"So, Edmund and I took the afternoon off, making it clear that our place was off-limits for the day.However, he had to ask, "Getting sick of me? Lost its shine now that you've got it? I've been better lately, haven't I...?"How about I bring over a blanket for the chilly nights?""... Cut it out," I had said.After some sweet-talking, I welcomed Adrian into my home.She spilled out her treasures like a bandit with loot.Boy, did my cheeks burn.Seriously, who would gift those at a

  • The Wrong Attachment   Chapter 9

    [You see, there's truth to the saying, 'Ignorance is bliss.' Isn't this like a textbook example shining in plain sight?][Reading between the lines: Keep writing for him. Use him as a tool to make your life easier.]Suddenly, it was as if a light bulb went off in my head.'Brilliant!' I thought to myself.…All because of the previous fiasco with the layoff misunderstandings.I had not managed to quit my job.Edmund had even called a meeting to clear the air with everyone.Why did the layoff rumor start? It was all due to Edmund's own misunderstanding.He thought my blog post was a subtle hint at him.Confused, he sought advice over the phone, and while discussing 'layoffs,' he was overheard by some colleagues.The good news: The confusion was cleared up.The great news: He ended up giving us all a raise.The office was in a state of collective joy.However, then, some knew about my desire to resign.They came to me, one by one, with their concerns."If you're feeling u

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